I often refer to fasting as an important spiritual growth tool in our lives. Some time ago, I wrote a number of posts on the subject of fasting and I am gathering all of those together here as a resource for understanding fasting in general. These posts also address a number of specific aspects of …
Joy That Grows
This last weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances" from the letter to the Philippians. This weekend we looked at Paul's description of spiritual growth, including things that help and thing that hinder growth, from Philippians 3:10-4:3. I touched on having the right examples for growth, learning that crucifixion comes before resurrection, …
Deep: Changed with God (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Deep: Changed with God," which is the second part of our series "Jesus Changes Everything" at Eastbrook Church. This study walks through Philippians 2:12-13. When have you experienced the need for a total change in your life? What lead you to that place and what happened next? We …
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Ministry Kick-Off Weekend
I'm looking forward to kicking off a new ministry year this weekend at Eastbrook Church. Let's go deep - wide - multiplied.
The Son (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this past weekend on Jesus as the Son of God. Discussion Questions: 1. What comes into your mind when you hear the name ‘Jesus’? What do you think comes into the minds of others you know? 2. We are looking at Jesus as …
Matthew Erickson 