Eastbrook Church Sunday Sermons

Join host Pastor Gabriel Douglas and Senior Pastor Matt Erickson as we talk about Matt's message from Sunday, November 2 on the Biblical figure of Stephen.  Resources: World Watch List 2025 from Open Doors: https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/ .  Missions Prayer Class at Eastbrook every Sunday at 9:30 am: https://eastbrook.org/events/missions-prayer/ Find an upcoming Perspectives...

This message looks at Stephen as an example of someone who has a unique heart or passion for God. His witness, his persecution and martyrdom, his vision of Jesus. "Stephen: A Heart for God" Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Work: Acts, Part 2 Acts 6:8-7:60; Psalm 139:13-14; Various Pastor Matt Erickson November 2, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/...

Join guest host Senior Pastor Matt Erickson and special guest Pastor Dave Choi as we talk about Dave's message from Sunday, October 26: The Great Commission Prelude.  Resources: Mission Beloved: missionbeloved.org Bible Reading Plans: eastbrook.org/bibletours/ 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.  -----...

Guest preacher Pastor Dave Choi brings a standalone message on the great commission out of Matthew 28.  "The Great Commission Prelude" Matthew 28:16-17 Pastor Dave Choi October 26, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/missionfest2025.

Join guest host Pastor Dan Ryan and special guest Dr. Sujith as we get to know Sujith better.  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

Dr. Sujith concludes our 2025 MissionsFest with a message from Luke 18. "The Good and Faithful Servant" MissionsFest 2025: GO! Luke 18:18-23 Dr. Sujith Thomas October 10, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/missionfest2025.

Join guest host Pastor Dan Ryan and special guest Rev. Dr. Francis Omondi as they go behind MisisonsFest 2025, Francis' message, and more!  Resources & Links: Shrouded Witness TSM-USA Anne's Prayer Ministry 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 E...

Rev. Dr. Francis Omondi kicks off MissionsFest 2025 with a message out of 1 Kings 19. "What Are You Doing Here?" MissionsFest 2025: GO! 1 Kings 19:9-13 Rev. Dr. Francis Omondi October 12, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/missionfest2025.

Go behind our "Essential Church" series with special guests Pastor Jim Caler and Jay Thorson as they dig deeper into the early church, Acts 1-6, and discipleship. Resources & Links: Eastbrook's Discipleship Pathway 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: ...

This message explores the selection of the deacons in response to the needs of the church in Jerusalem, enabling the Apostles to stay focused on their ministry, but also releasing others into ministry.  "Raised and Released" Essential Church: Acts, Part 1 Acts 6:1-8 Pastor Matt Erickson October 5, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/essentialchurch . 

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Senior Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into the fourth message in our new 3-part series on Acts called "Radically Generous."  Resources & Links: Bread of Healing Clinic's Wishlist The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn Financial Peace University at Eastbrook Church Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ronald J. Sider Listen along and te...

This message will explore the life of the Jerusalem Church, whose generosity was shocking and surprising, even in the face of persecution.  "Living Family" Essential Church: Acts, Part 1 Acts 4:32-5:16 Pastor Matt Erickson September 28, 2025 ------ Find a full sermon outline and study guide online at eastbrook.org/essentialchurch . 

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Senior Pastor Matt Erickson and Greg Marshall as they dig deeper into the third message in our new 3-part series on Acts called "Born by the Holy Spirit."  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 Hos...

This message will focus on the Gospel proclamation and healing by Peter and John at the beautiful gate in Jerusalem, and the resulting pressure that came on the early Christians. This reflects our mission to “proclaim and embody the love of Jesus Christ.” "Living Family" Essential Church: Acts, Part 1 Acts 3:1-4:31 Greg Marshall September 21, 2025

This message will focus on the way God formed His life into the early Jerusalem church.  "Living Family" Essential Church: Acts, Part 1 Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Matt Erickson September 14, 2025

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Senior Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into the first message in our new 3-part series on Acts called "Born by the Holy Spirit."  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.  Here are some of the resources Pastor Matt mentions on today's episode: A Guideb...

A message about Pentecost, waiting, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and God’s beginnings of a Revelation 7 type of community. "Born by the Holy Spirit" Essential Church: Acts, Part 1 Acts 1:1-2:41 Pastor Matt Erickson September 7, 2025

Near the end of 2 Samuel, we come to the conclusion of David’s life. What does he sing to God and say to others as he concludes his life?  "A Song to the God of My Life" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Matt Erickson August 31, 2025

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Senior Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into our summer series on the life of David.  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.  Here are some of the resources Pastor Matt mentions on today's episode: Joyce G. Baldwin, 1 & 2 Samuel (Tyndale Old Testa...

"Generous God, Generous King" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Femi Ibitoye August 24, 2025

This message explores the complicated final episode of David’s life, which includes sin within his children that David fails to deal with adequately, betrayal by his son, flight from the kingdom, accusations from those who do not like him, and the eventual restoration to power. What can we learn from David’s complicated legacy?  "Cracks in the Legacy" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor M...

This message explores Nathan the prophet’s rebuke of David and David’s response to Nathan’s rebuke. At first, David’s sinful brokenness is exposed and then David lets himself become broken in repentance before God. David could have chosen other responses, such as denial of his wrong, silencing his confronter, or something else altogether. What can we learn from David here? "Broken and Broken" The...

This message explores the failure of David and Bathsheba, evaluating what happens and what could have gone differently. This will explore the nature of sin and temptation but also grapple with the apparent failures of those we might respect. This message is paired with the following week. "When the Respected Fall" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Kelly Erickson August 3, 2025

David extends mercy to the household of Saul through Saul’s grandson (and Jonathan’s son), Mephibosheth. Why does David do this and what does it mean to show mercy to the undeserving? "Invited to the Table" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Matt Erickson July 27, 2025

In chapter 7 of 2 Samuel, David wants to build a house for God but, after the prophet Nathan’s initial excitement, God says “no” to David’s plans. What do we do when God says “no”? Note that God does say “yes” to building David’s house, which is a “yes” David didn’t expect. "The 'No' of God and the 'Yes' of God" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Ruth Carver July 20, 2025