Eastbrook Church Sunday Sermons

This message explores John the Baptist’s words about being a friend of the bridegroom, and “he must become greater, I must become less.” "Friend of the Bridegroom" Pastor Matt Erickson John 3:22-36 June 28, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/lookforthesigns .

This message explores Jesus’ midnight conversation with Nicodemus. "Clearing the Way to God" Pastor Dan Ryan John 3:1-21 June 28, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/lookforthesigns .

This message explores Jesus cleansing the Temple. Why does John place it here when the other gospels place it later? What is the writer trying to tell us? "Clearing the Way to God" Pastor Matt Erickson John 2:13-25 June 21, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/lookforthesigns .

This message explores the first sign of John’s Gospel, where Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding of Cana in Galilee. "The First Sign: Water Into Wine" Pastor Nic Fridenmaker John 2:1-12 June 14, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/lookforthesigns .

This message explores the first calling of the disciples, who leave John the Baptist to follow Jesus. They may not know what they are getting into but they still follow. "Come and See" Pastor Matt Erickson John 1:35-51 June 7, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/lookforthesigns .

This message explores the witness of John the Baptist, who knows he is not the Messiah, but the one running ahead of and pointing to the Messiah, who is the Lamb of God. "Look Over There" Pastor Matt Erickson John 1:19-34 May 31, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/lookforthesigns .

This message will talk about the glory of God revealed in Jesus, with an aside to give attention to the Holy Spirit as the revealer of truth. "Made Known" Greg Marshall John 1:18 May 24, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/theword .

Here we savor the grace upon grace given in Jesus, the grace and truth revealed in Him that exceeds the law given through Moses.  "Grace and Truth" Pastor Matt Erickson John 1:15-17 May 17, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/theword .

Looking at this powerful verse, dwelling in it, and explicating what it means that Jesus tabernacled among us.  "The Tangible, Glorious Word" Pastor Jim Caler John 1:14 May 10, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/theword .

Coming soon: A new podcast from Eastbrook Church! On June 1, we’re launching a brand-new podcast called Eastbrook on Mission. At Eastbrook, our mission is to proclaim and embody the love of Jesus Christ in the city and in the world—and this new podcast is all about exploring what that actually looks like in real life. Through stories, conversations, and thoughtful questions, Eastbrook on Mission w...

“I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:15) A special message for Serve Sunday from Pastor Matt Erickson of Eastbrook Church.  "We Serve Because He Served" Pastor Matt Erickson John 1:12-14; Matthew 20:28; John 13:1-17; 1 Corinthians 12:1-12 May 3, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org . Learn more about serving at ea...

This message explores themes of Jesus as “the true light that gives light to everyone”, with further light/darkness in John’s gospel.  "The True Light" Pastor Femi Ibitoye John 1:9-12 April 26, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/theword .

A look at the life of John the Baptist and what it means to ‘bear witness’ to Jesus the Word and the Light. "Bearing Witness" Pastor Matt Erickson John 1:6-8 April 19, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/theword .

An exploration of the concepts in the first 5 verses of John 1, with particular attention to Jesus as the Word, plus some mention of themes in John. "The First Word" Pastor Matt Erickson John 1:1-5 April 12, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/theword.

An Easter Sunday message from Pastor Matt Erickson.  "A New Day Coming" Pastor Matt Erickson Mark 16:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15 April 5, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org.

Join Pastors Matt Erickson and Ruth Carver as we talk about Jesus' tears of anguish and trust from Luke 22:39-46. Resources: Spurgeon on Resting in the Promises of God compiled by Jason K. Allen Bible Promises for You, NIV Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can also send us an email at info@eastbrook.org.  -------------- Behind the Sermon Podcast Te...

This message will explore the second of two types of tears we see in Jesus as He prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, the tears of trust. With these tears we see God showing the pathway of true humanity through humble trust in Jesus’ prayer before His trial and crucifixion. "Tears of Trust" The Tears of Jesus [Lent 2026] Pastor Matt Erickson Luke 22:39-46; Hebrews 5:7; Matthew 26:36-44 March 29, 202...

This message will explore the first of two types of tears we see in Jesus as He prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, the tears of anguish. In these tears of Jesus, we see God as One who mysteriously enters into the anguish of human experience through Jesus’ incarnation. "Tears of Anguish" The Tears of Jesus [Lent 2026] Pastor Ruth Carver Luke 22:39-46; Hebrews 5:7 March 22, 2026 ------ Find a full s...

Join Pastors Matt Erickson and Nic Fridenmaker as we talk about Jesus' tears of mercy and anger from Luke 19:28-42. Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can also send us an email at info@eastbrook.org.  -------------- Behind the Sermon Podcast Team:  Audio Engineer, Jackson Dreger Host, Gabriel Douglas Producer, Liz Carver

This message will explore the second of two types of tears we see in Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, the tears of anger. These tears shows how our God is angered by the ways in which religion at times adds more barriers to those whom God is seeking. "Tears of Anger" The Tears of Jesus [Lent 2026] Pastor Nic Fridenmaker Luke 19:28-42; Matthew 23:37-39 March 15, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline...

This message will explore the first of two types of tears we see in Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, the tears of mercy. In these tears, we see our God moved by mercy over the plight of a world that needs God but often will not turn to God. "Tears of Mercy" The Tears of Jesus [Lent 2026] Pastor Matt Erickson Luke 19:28-42; Matthew 23:37-39 March 8, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study gui...

Join host Pastors Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as we talk about Jesus' tears of compassion and frustration from John 11:1-44.  Resources: A Liturgy for a Time of Widespread Suffering Eastbrook's 2026 Lenten Devotional, The Tears of Jesus Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can also send us an email at info@eastbrook.org.  -------------- Behind t...

This message will explore the second of two types of tears we see in Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus, the tears of frustration. Through these tears we see our God’s frustration over the impact of sin and death on human experience that was made for more. "Tears of Frustration" The Tears of Jesus [Lent 2026] Pastor Gabriel Douglas John 11:1-44 March 1, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study g...

This message will explore the first of two types of tears we see in Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus, the tears of compassion. These tears reveal our God who is moved by compassion over human loss and grief. "Tears of Compassion" The Tears of Jesus [Lent 2026] Pastor Matt Erickson John 11:1-44 February 22, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/everydayordinaryf...

Join host Gabriel Douglas, along with Pastors Matt and Kelly Erickson as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, February 15 on Faith-Shaped Marriage. Resources: Eastbrook's Human Sexuality Paper Love · Sex · Body Sermon Series Sermon on Singleness by Steven Jaehenert Ephesians, Volume 42 by Andrew T. Lincoln Ephesians: An Exegetial Commentary by Harold Hoehner Men & Women in the Church by S...