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Jesus died but that was not the end. The apparent end was the beginning of new life. This day we celebrate the wonder of the resurrection. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. This weekend at Eastbrook Church I gave a message entitled "Beginning to Live" about how the crucifixion and resurrection …
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When a person dies, there is a sudden and unsettling stillness that settles into their body. It feels and looks unnatural because there is an utter stillness. Unlike sleep, where the rhythm of breathing usually conveys a peaceful and restorative rest, the stillness of death seems harsh. Jesus died on the cross. His brutalized body …
Please consider joining us or inviting others to join with us for worship on Good Friday at Eastbrook Church. We will have two services this year: 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The services will include music, video, readings, sermon and interactive elements. You will not want to miss this worship experience of drawing …
I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God. (Romans 1:16) When we consider the power of God, we may think of a variety of things. We may think of the ferocious winds during this past week that tangled trees in utility wires, peeled weak walls off buildings and fueled …
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While I am a little belated in posting this, you can listen to the message I gave at Brooklife Church on March 28th (Palm Sunday) entitled "The Cross...What It Demands of Me." This was the third of four messages in a series at Brooklife called "The Cross." I was speaking from Luke 9:23-26, where Jesus …
Matthew Erickson 