Eastbrook Church Sunday Sermons

This message will specifically address marriage relationships from a biblical point of view. How does our faith work its way into our everyday decisions in marriage? "Faith-Shaped Marriage" Everyday Ordinary Faith Pastor Matt Erickson February 15, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/everydayordinaryfaith

Join host Gabriel Douglas, along with Pastors Matt Erickson and Laure Herlinger as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, February 8 on Faith-Shaped Parenting. Resources on Kids & Technology: Taming the Technology Monster by Sissy Goff The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch Every Parent's Guide to Navigating our Digital World by Kara Powell  "Being the Village" at Eastbrook: Black History Mont...

In connection with child dedication, we want to do some discussion of how our faith shapes our everyday parenting. We also want to address how this is important for the non-parents in the room as well (e.g., “it takes a village”). An opportunity to encourage others to pour into the next generation more broadly. "Faith-Shaped Parenting" Everyday Ordinary Faith Pastor Matt Erickson February 8, 2026...

Join host Gabriel Douglas, along with Pastor Femi Ibitoye and Katherine Riebe as we talk about Femi's message from Sunday, February 1 on Faith-Shaped Relationships. Resources on Relationships and Resolving Conflict: Ken Sande's Peacemaker Ministries The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande Emotionally Healthy Discipleship   One to One Care Ministry at Eastbrook...

This week will explore how our relationships should be shaped by our faith generally, exploring aspects of family relationships, friendships, and relationships in different spheres of life. "Faith-Shaped Relationships" Everyday Ordinary Faith Pastor Femi Ibitoye February 1,, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/everydayordinaryfaith

Join host Gabriel Douglas, along with Pastor Matt Erickson and Greg Marshall as we talk about Greg's message from Sunday, January 25 on Faith-Shaped Work. Resources on Work: Why Your Work Matters by Tom Nelson Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller God at Work Series at Eastbrook (2015) Resources on Calling and Vocation: The Call by Os Guiness The Second Mountain by David Brooks Let Your Life Speak by...

This message will explore the ways in which our faith shapes how we live each day with our work, establishing godly habits, entering into rhythms of work and rest, and letting God shape our use of time.  "Faith-Shaped Work" Everyday Ordinary Faith Greg Marshall Matthew 28:18-20 January 25, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/everydayordinaryfaith

Join host Gabriel Douglas, along with Pastors Matt Erickson and Dan Ryan as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, January 18 on Faith-Shaped Engagement. Resources: Pastor Matt's Bibliography on Faith + Politics World Relief   Compassion and Conviction by the AND Campaign The Political Disciple by Dr. Vince Bacote God in Public by N.T. Wright The Desire of the Nations by Oliver O'Donovan The Ca...

This message will explore how our commitment to the gospel and the kingdom leads us to engage with the world around us in a unique way as Christians. It will touch on themes like evangelism, influence, leadership, and engaging with the public square.  "Faith-Shaped Engagement" Everyday Ordinary Faith Pastor Matt Erickson Matthew 6:33; Acts 1:8; Jeremiah 29:4-7 January 18, 2026 ------ Find a full s...

Join host Gabriel Douglas, along with Pastor Matt Erickson and Nick Carver as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, January 11 on Faith-Shaped Finances. Resources: Practicing the King's Economy by Michael J. Rhodes and Robby Holt GenerousGiving.org Financial Peace University Class Christians and Wealth Stewardship Class Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 9...

This message looks specifically at our finances and how our faith shapes our financial lives. We will talk about tithing, saving, honoring God with our finances, and the place of faith and wisdom. "Faith-Shaped Finances" Everyday Ordinary Faith Pastor Matt Erickson January 11, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/everydayordinaryfaith

Join host Pastors Matt Erickson and Jim Caler as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, January 4 on Faith-Shaped Pursuits and Priorities. Resources on the Sermon on the Mount: Bibliography for Becoming Real Series   Bible Project Podcast on the Sermon on the Mount Reading the Sermon on the Mount by Charles H. Talbert Becoming Real Series on the Sermon on the Mount (Eastbrook Church) The Divine...

This message sets up the series by making a case for the fact that our faith in God should connect with our ordinary lives, then gives focus to it by drawing attention to our pursuits and priorities as we start the year. "Faith-Shaped Pursuits and Priorities" Everyday Ordinary Faith Pastor Matt Erickson January 4, 2026 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/every...

This message focuses on the end of the book of Acts in Rome, the center of power for the Roman Empire. There is attention to Paul’s speaking the message of Jesus at the centers of power, with some reference to his previous proclamation to the Sanhedrin, Felix, and Festus after his arrest in Jerusalem.  "Jesus, King of Kings" Jesus, King of the Nations: Acts, Part 3 Pastor Jim Caler December 28, 20...

This message focuses on Paul's voyage toward Rome and his service in love of people along the way, during the shipwreck, and the resulting visit to Malta. Paul proclaims and embodies the Gospel.  "Jesus, King of Love" Jesus, King of the Nations: Acts, Part 3 Acts 27-28 Pastor Matt Erickson December 21, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/kingofthenations...

This message focuses on Paul’s ministry in Ephesus, including the confrontation with evil and idolatry, as well as the riot in Ephesus because the gospel was disrupting both spiritual and economic forces. "Jesus, King of Joy" Jesus, King of the Nations: Acts, Part 3 Acts 19:1-41 Pastor Gabriel Douglas December 14, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/kingo...

This message focuses on Paul’s ministry in Athens, including his contextualized evangelism, his connection with philosophers and artists, and the peace brought by Christ into the God-shaped hole of the altar to an unknown God. "Jesus, King of Peace" Jesus, King of the Nations: Acts, Part 3 Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Matt Erickson December 7, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online...

Join host Pastor Gabriel Douglas and Pastor Matt Erickson as we talk about the season of Advent: why it matters, why we celebrate it at Eastbrook, and what is up with those Advent wreaths?  Resources: Understanding Advent Video 2025 Advent Devotional, "Jesus, King of the Nations" Ancient-Future Time by Robert Webber Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. Yo...

This message focuses on Paul and Silas’ ministry in Philippi, including God’s deliverance of them from prison and the hope that is brought to the Philippians jailer and his family through Christ. "Jesus, King of Hope" Jesus, King of the Nations: Acts, Part 3 Acts 16 Pastor Matt Erickson November 30, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/kingofthenations . 

Join host Pastor Gabriel Douglas and Pastor Matt Erickson as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, November 23 on the Biblical figure of Barnabas.  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...

This message looks at Barnabas, the son of encouragement, giving particular attention to his ministry to the church in Jerusalem, his ministry to Saul who becomes the Apostle Paul, and his ministry in and from the church in Antioch.  "Barnabas: The Son of Encouragement" Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Work: Acts, Part 2 Acts 4:36-37; 9:26-28; 11:22-30; 12:25-13:3 Pastor Matt Erickson Novemb...

Join host Pastor Gabriel Douglas and Pastor Matt Erickson as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, November 16 on the Biblical figure of Peter.  Resources & Links: The LIfe of Peter on Pastor Matt's Blog Your Mind Matters by John Stott Augstine's Confessions Eastbrook's Discipleship Pathway Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can also send us...

This message looks at Peter’s unique paradigm shift through a vision from God that leads toward the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s new community. His vision on the rooftop in Joppa, his visit to the centurion Cornelius, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, his explanation of his actions, and perhaps a reference to the Jerusalem Council.  "Peter: God's Good News Vision" Ordinary People in God's E...

Join host Pastor Gabriel Douglas and Pastor Femi Ibitoye as we talk about Femi's message from Sunday, November 9 on the Biblical figure of Phlip.  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 Carv...

This message looks at Philip as an example of someone who is given unique spiritual gifts and abilities/skills that are used by God. His work in Samaria, his work with the Ethiopian eunuch, his ministry in Gaza, and the movement of the Holy Spirit. "Philip: Moved by the Holy Spirit" Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Work: Acts, Part 2 Acts 8:1-40 Pastor Femi Ibitoye November 9, 2025 ------ Fi...