Eastbrook Church Sunday Sermons

"Jesus, the Perfect High Priest" Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus Pastor Matt Erickson Leviticus 8-10; 18-20; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 2:17; 3:1; 4:14-15; 5:1-5, 10; 6:20; 7:26-27; 8:1, 3; 9:7, 11, 25; 10:1-18 March 23, 2025 Leviticus in many ways is an instruction book for the priests in how to maintain right relationship between God and God’s. There are instructions about how they should ad...

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Greg Marshall and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Greg's message from March 16, 2025 called "Jesus, the Perfect Offering." They answer questions from Eastbrookers about a broad range of topics, including: this week's message, the offerings in the book of Leviticus, trusting God, and more!  Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at...

"Jesus, the Perfect Offering" Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus Greg Marshall Leviticus 1-7; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 9:23-28; 10:1-18 March 16, 2025 The first seven chapters of Leviticus describe five ritual offerings for God’s people: burnt offering, grain offering, peace offering, sin offering, and trespass offering. Each of these represent ways in which relationship wi...

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into Pastor Matt's message from March 9, 2025 called "Jesus, Holy God With Us." They answer questions from Eastbrookers about this week's message, about the book of Leviticus, and even about the Nicene Creed! Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can also send us an...

"Jesus, Holy God With Us" Holy God, Wholly Given: Lent in Leviticus Pastor Matt Erickson Leviticus 1:1; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; 1 Corinthians 3:16 March 9, 2025 One of the central themes of Leviticus is the presence of God with God’s people. God is the One who delivered His people from enslavement in Egypt and now stands at the center of their identity and direction. God is with them. So, too,...

"The Hidden Power of Patience and Prayer" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Pastor Matt Erickson James 5:7-20 March 2, 2025 James’ final exhortations call the believers to deeper patience in suffering and persevering prayer amidst sickness. Why might these be the final words he wants to offer to them?

"Making the Most of the Time" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Jenny Ellefson James 4:13-5:6 February 23, 2025 How we live each day reflects our sense of what matters most and how much time we have. In the churches that James is writing to, people’s lives were reflecting misplaced priorities and a false sense of security in the future. But James steps forward to correct them with h...

"Fighting the Right Enemy" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Gabriel Douglas James 4:1-12 February 16, 2025 The church is often known as a place where people fight with one another. But there is only one enemy worth fighting and that is the devil. And there is only one way to resist the devil successfully and that is by submitting to God.

"Living Well in God's Wisdom" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Pastor Matt Erickson James 3:13-18 February 9, 2025 There are many forms of so-called wisdom out there, but not all of them help us live well. What does it look like to find God’s true wisdom and how does it shape our everyday living?

"Tame Your Tongue" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Pastor Femi Ibitoye James 3:1-12 February 2, 2025 James has already encouraged us to be quick to listen and slow to speak, but now he investigates more deeply the challenge of controlling our mouths and what we say.

"Faith That Works" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Steven Jaehnert James 2:14-26 January 26, 2025 Today we explore one of the most well-known passages within James about how faith is shown by how we live in our actual lives. We are saved by grace, but our faith should be visible in our works.

"Faith That Doesn't Play Favorites" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Pastor Matt Erickson James 2:1-13 January 19, 2025 The way we treat others, especially those who might be considered “lower” or “outcasts,” says a lot about our faith. As we mark MLK Day, it is a good time to consider whether our faith is healing our prejudices and shaping our love for others.

"What We Hear, Say, and Do" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Pastor Nic Fridenmaker James 1:19-27 January 12, 2025 James cautions believers to be good listeners and also to be slow to speak. There is a relationship between what we hear and receive in our lives, and how that translates into the way we speak and act. Sometimes our mouths can get ahead of us.

"When Trouble Comes" Authentic Faith: Growing with James the Disciple Pastor Matt Erickson James 1:1-18 January 5, 2025 This week we will set up the book of James, offering helpful background, and plunging into James’ exploration of how to respond to trials and temptations.

"Remember, Remain, Refocus" Pastor Jim Caler December 29, 2024 A call to renewed purpose as disciples of Jesus Christ as we come to the end of 2024 and look to 2025. 

"Making Room" Pastor Matt Erickson December 24, 2024 A Christmas Eve message from Pastor Matt Erickson.

"The One Who Restores" Who is He? Titles of Jesus the Messiah from Isaiah Pastor Matt Erickson Isaiah 49:1-7 December 22, 2024 Jesus the Messiah is the One who can truly restore. “To restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:6).

"The One Who Brings Justice" Who is He? Titles of Jesus the Messiah from Isaiah Pastor Matt Erickson Isaiah 42:1-9 December 15, 2024 Jesus the Messiah is the One who brings justice to the nations. “Here is my servant…I will put my Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations” (Isaiah 42:1).

"The One Who Comfots" Who is He? Titles of Jesus the Messiah from Isaiah Pastor Matt Erickson Isaiah 40; Matthew 3:1-3/Mark 1:1-3/Luke 3:4-6 December 8, 2024 Jesus is the Messiah sent to bring comfort to a world that is hurting. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God” (Isaiah 40:1).

"The One Who Rules" Who is He? Titles of Jesus the Messiah from Isaiah Pastor Femi Ibitoye Isaiah 9:1-7; Matthew 4:12-17 December 1, 2024 Jesus is the Messiah sent by God to rule in a way that reflects who God is. “And He will be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, the everlasting father, the prince of peace” (Isaiah 9:6b).

"I am a New Creation in Christ" Who Are We? Identity in Christ Pastor Ruth Carver 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Ephesians 1:7 November 24, 2024 Becoming a follower of Christ means the end of one life and the beginning of a new one.  I We see things from a new perspective, we do things with a new power, I have a new mind, spirit and heart driving my actions.  We no longer live as slaves to human desires b...

"I am the Temple of the Holy Spirit" Who Are We? Identity in Christ Pastor Nic Fridenmaker 1 Corinthians 6:19; Ephesians 2:21-22 November 17, 2024 Our bodies matter. God the Father created our bodies, God the Son redeemed them, and God the Holy Spirit indwells them. If God meant simply to express the idea that the Spirit lives within believers, He could just have used words such as “home,” or “hou...

"I am a Part of the Body of Christ." Who Are We? Identity in Christ Greg Marshall 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Romans 12:4-5 November 10, 2024 The body of Christ can be a remarkable thing when it works well together.  A variety of giftings and resources coming together to see God’s Kingdom built.  But just like when part of our physical body isn’t accomplishing it’s role – if we’re not contributing our...

"I am a Citizen in God's Kingdom." Who Are We? Identity in Christ Pastor Jim Caler 1 Peter 2:9-12; Ephesians 2:19-20 November 3, 2024 As a citizen of any country, there are things we come to expect. For example, in the U.S. we have the right to vote for our leaders, the right to express our opinions on things, the right to a fair trial by jury, etc. Regardless of where you live or grow up, if you...

"I am a Child of God." Who Are We? Identity in Christ Pastor Femi Ibitoye Romans 8:15-17; Ephesians 1:3-10 October 27, 2024 Different families often pass along reputations and traits that identify their members. Some families are marked by red hair. My mom’s side of the family is marked by big ears, my dad’s by the boys have big “Adam’s apples.” Having God as our Father brings with it many identif...