Eastbrook Church Sunday Sermons

"We are Christ's Ambassadors" MissionsFest 2024: Week 2 Pastor Dan Ryan October 20, 2024

"The Call to the Ministry of Reconciliation" MissionsFest 2024: Week 1 Dr. Célestin Musekura October 13, 2024 The Greek word for reconciliation is καταλλάσσω and it means to reestablish proper friendly interpersonal relations after these have been disrupted or broken. It also means “to bring together again.” Christ’s work on the Cross makes reconciliation with God possible but also a duty to becom...

"Following Jesus Means Taking Up Our Cross" Mark 8:34; Luke 14:26-33 Pastor Jim Caler October 6, 2024 Choosing to follow Jesus means we are often saying no to many things: no to the what the world calls success, no to what the world call pleasure, no to what the world calls popular.  Are we consistently willing to pay the cost of standing apart of Jesus, no matter the cost?

"Following Jesus Means Serving Others" John 13:12-17; 34-35 Pastor Dan Ryan September 29, 2024 Jesus says the truest sign others will have that we love Him is when we show love towards each other. One of the clearest ways to demonstrate this love is by serving each other!

"Following Jesus Means We Have a Mission" Matthew 28:16-20 Greg Marshall September 22, 2024 Every disciple is called to make disciples.  When we become followers of Jesus we are instantly tasked with helping others become fully devoted followers of Jesus. 

"Following Jesus Means We Will Be Transformed" Matthew 4:19 Pastor Femi Ibitoye September 15, 2024 Jesus takes ordinary fishermen and tells them they will become something more.  Being a follower of Jesus is different than following someone on X (twitter) it leads to a transformation of our heart, mind and character.

"Following Jesus Means Knowing the Truth" John 8:31-32 Pastor Jim Caler September 8, 2024 There are a lot of places people look to for “truth” – themselves, their heroes, their parents, their friends, famous philosophers.  Jesus says He is the source of truth and that those who follow Him will not only walk in the truth but experience freedom because of it.  Why does knowing the truth set us free?

"We Need Each Other" 1 Corinthians 16 Pastor Dan Ryan September 1, 2024 Paul concludes this letter with a wonderful look at the interrelationships that exist between him, various people, and the Corinthians believers.

"Resurrection Matters, Part 2" 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Pastor Ruth Carver August 25, 2024 Chapter 15 explores the resurrection of Jesus. This second part of that chapter focuses on the reality of resurrection bodies through faith in Jesus.

"Resurrection Matters, Part 1" 1 Corinthians 15:1-34 Pastor Matt Erickson August 18, 2024 Chapter 15 explores the resurrection of Jesus. This first part of that chapter focuses on the Jesus’ resurrection and the possibility of resurrection from death.

"Worship that Makes Sense" 1 Corinthians 14:1-39 Pastor Matt Erickson August 11, 2024 Paul spends a lot of time bringing together threads from chapter 12 and chapter 13 to explore how we worship in a way that glorifies God and also makes sense.

"The Way of Love" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Pastor Matt Erickson August 4, 2024 The most beloved chapter in 1 Corinthians applies to more than weddings. How do we learn to love together?

"The Church as Body: Unity and Diversity" 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Pastor Matt Erickson July 28, 2024 Building from his exploration of spiritual gifts and God’s role in shaping and assembling the body of Christ (the church), Paul talks about how we live into that unity within diversity together.

"Spiritual Gifts and the Church" 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Pastor Matt Erickson July 21, 2024 Paul talks about the significance of spiritual gifts and God’s role in shaping and assembling the body of Christ (the church).

"Fleeing from Idols" 1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1 Pastor Dan Ryan July 14, 2024 Paul looks back at the history of God’s people to grapple with the temptation to turn toward idols. How do we live in relation to the created world for God’s glory above all else?

"Worship that Centers in the Lord" 1 Corinthians 11:1-34 Pastor Matt Erickson July 7, 2024 Paul explores the nature of true worship, giving attention to the celebration of communion as well.

"Run Like You Want to Win" 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Will Branch June 30, 2024 Paul explores the way that discipline factors into life with God. A great chance to focus on spiritual formation and discipleship.

"Living Free, Living Bound" 1 Corinthians 9:1-23 Pastor Matt Erickson June 23, 2024 Paul has utter freedom as a disciple of Christ, but he uses that freedom in ways that helps others encounter Jesus and grow with Jesus.

"Living for the Good of Others" 1 Corinthians 9:1-23 Pastor Matt Erickson June 16, 2024 Paul has utter freedom as a disciple of Christ, but he uses that freedom in ways that helps others encounter Jesus and grow with Jesus.

"Marriage, Divorce, and Singleness (Part 2)" 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 Steven Jaehnert June 9, 2024 Continuing his exploration of relationships, Paul turns toward an exploration of singleness.

"Marriage, Divorce, and Singleness (Part 1)" 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Matt & Kelly Erickson June 2, 2024 Paul explores how our relationships are part of our discipleship by exploring marriage and divorce.

"Honoring God with our Bodies" 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Greg Marshall May 26, 2024 Freedom in Christ is not permission to do whatever we want. Instead, we are called to flee sexual immorality and honor God with our bodies. 

"A House Divided" 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Pastor Jim Caler May 19, 2024 The Corinthians have such great divisions that they cannot solve them apart from going to court. Paul says they have already been overcome by their own divided ways.

"Living Alive and Free in Christ" 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Pastor Matt Erickson May 12, 2024 Using the startling example of sexual incest occurring within the Corinthian church, Paul calls the believing community into discernment about what holiness means in our sexuality, as well as how to live holy as God’s chosen people in every area of our lives.

"Fools for Christ" 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Pastor Matt Erickson May 5, 2024 The Apostle Paul unpacks what it means to be an apostle for Jesus and why servant leadership is what is most needed in the church and beyond.