Eastbrook Church Sunday Sermons

This week we look at the curious episode of the entrance of the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, accompanied by great fanfare.  The fanfare includes a great host of singers and dancers, and King David becoming undignified in his worship and celebration, much to the shock of his wife (and Saul’s daughter), Michal. What does it mean to show honor to the King of all kings with our lives, no matter...

This week explores the ways Saul pursues David but also how David chooses to spare Saul’s life when the opportunity for revenge arises. This message also will put this into the context of the end of Saul’s life. "Wait For It" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Matt Erickson July 6, 2025

This message explores David's wanderings while running away from Saul and also how we expresses a heart of trust and worship even in challenging times in caves and wilderness spaces. (1 Samuel 21-23; Psalm 63) "Worshiping God in the Wilderness" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Matt Erickson June 29, 2025

"The Gift of True Friendship" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Will Branch 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:1-42 June 22, 2025 This message explores the friendship between David and Jonathan, the son of Saul.

"Spiritual Self-Destruction" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Jim Caler 1 Samuel 18:5-30; 19:1-24 June 15, 2025 This message looks at Saul’s gratitude for David that transforms into opposition to David because of jealousy of David. What happened to Saul?

"Faith to Face the Giant" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Matt Erickson 1 Samuel 17 June 8, 2025 This week we explore the work of God in David’s encounter with Goliath.

"The Pursuit of God" The Pursuit of God: The Life of David Pastor Matt Erickson 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Philippians 3:12-14 June 1, 2025 With the beginning of this series, we set the tone for who David is, introducing his life, and exploring the beginnings of his calling from God.

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Senior Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Matt's message from May 25, 2025 called "Seeing Jesus Ascended." 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 D...

"Seeing Jesus Ascended" Seeing Jesus for the First Time Pastor Matt Erickson Luke 24:50-53 May 25, 2025 The Gospel account of Luke concludes with Jesus’ ascension to the Father. What happened here and what does it mean for us to know and see that Jesus ascended to the Father’s right hand?

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Greg Marshall and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Greg's message from May 18, 2025 called "Seeing Jesus as True." 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 C...

"Seeing Jesus as True" Seeing Jesus for the First Time Greg Marshall Luke 24:44-49 May 18, 2025 After Jesus’ word of peace, He teaches them about Himself from the Scriptures and then encourages them to live as witnesses to who He is. What does this mean for us as well? 

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Femi Ibitoye and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Femi's message from May 11, 2025 called "Seeing Jesus as Peace." 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 P...

"Seeing Jesus as Peace" Seeing Jesus for the First Time Pastor Femi Ibitoye Luke 24:36-43 May 11, 2025 Jesus’ word of peace to His disciples after His crucifixion and resurrection speaks about more than a peaceful easy feeling. What is it that Jesus means by peace and why must we see this to live the full life?

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Matt's message from May 4, 2025 called "Seeing Jesus Here." 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 Produ...

"Seeing Jesus Here" Seeing Jesus for the First Time Pastor Matt Erickson Luke 24:13-35 (Part 2) May 4, 2025 The story of the disciples encountering the resurrected Jesus on the road to Emmaus and sharing a meal with them is one of the most insightful glimpses into the presence of Jesus with His people, while also emphasizing the power of the eucharistic meal.

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Matt's message from April 27, 2025 called "Seeing Jesus as the Fulfillment." 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, Gabr...

"Seeing Jesus as the Fulfillment" Seeing Jesus for the First Time Pastor Matt Erickson Luke 24:13-35 (Part 1) April 27, 2025 The story of the disciples encountering the resurrected Jesus on the road to Emmaus begins with a powerful exploration by Jesus of the ways He fulfills all the Scriptures. 

"Seeing Jesus Resurrected" Seeing Jesus for the First Time Pastor Matt Erickson Luke 24:1-12 April 20, 2025 Luke’s accounts of Jesus’ resurrection with reflections on whether resurrection is possible and what it means if it is.

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Matt's message from April 13, 2025 called "Jesus, the Jubilee." This week, they dig into the year of jubilee, forgiveness, economics, creation care, and more.  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.  ------...

"Jesus, the Jubilee" Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus Pastor Matt Erickson Leviticus 25, 27; Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:14-21 April 13, 2025 In Leviticus 25, God speaks about the sabbath year and the Jubilee. These rhythms of freedom and liberation reflect who God is and are intended to mark the life of God’s people. When Jesus began His public ministry, He spoke of the freedom that had come t...

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Ruth Carver and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Ruth's message from April 6, 2025 called "Jesus, the Atoning One and Scapegoat." This week, they dig into the sacrificial system of Leviticus, substitutionary atonement, and much more! Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can also send us an email at info...

"Jesus, the Atoning One and Scapegoat" Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus Pastor Ruth Carver Leviticus 16; Hebrews 10:3-4, 19-20; 1 John 2:2 April 6, 2025 Since sin’s entry into human experience in the Garden of Eden, a great separation has existed between God and humanity. Such a gulf could not be crossed by human effort, but only through the gracious gift of the Creator God. The day of at...

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Matt's message from March 30, 2025 called "Jesus, the Holy Obedient One." This week, they dig into the holiness codes of Leviticus with a pletheora of questions from Eastbrookers about a wide range of topics.  Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can al...

"Jesus, the Holy Obedient One" Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus Pastor Matt Erickson Leviticus 11-15; 18-20, including 19:18; Matthew 5:17-20; 22:34-40; Romans 5:19; 13:9; Galatians 5:14; James 2:8 March 30, 2025 Significant portions of Leviticus are devoted to what it means to live holy before God. To live holy is a description of a life well-lived with a God who is totally present and t...

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Matt's message from March 23, 2025 called "Jesus, the Perfect High Priest." They answer questions from Eastbrookers about a broad range of topics, including: Hebrew Bible vs. Old Testament, who can be a Pastor at Eastbrook, different denominations' approaches to the priesthood, and why do we need an...