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Make Every Effort
The life of faith is built on the grace and power of God. Yet we are twice invited to “make every effort” in growing with God in character and confirmation of our calling and election. (2 Peter 1:5-11) SERMON OUTLINE “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith…” (2 Peter 1:4a) Background of the passage: A review A farewell discourse Feed my sheep (John 21:15-17) Stay on course Motivation for ethical behavior: For this very reason……
The State of Discipleship at Eastbrook
This mission to grow disciples is too important for us to simply guess at how we’re doing or hope we’re being effective. To help bring clarity to our current state of disciple-making and to identify where we can improve in our efforts, in the fall of 2023, we asked the entire Eastbrook congregation to take an anonymous assessment. On Monday, October 30, 2023, Pastors Matt Erickson and Jim Caler presented the survey results and key takeaways to a group of…
God’s Great and Precious Promises
The author reminds his readers of the power of God available to them. Through faith in Jesus Christ we have access to God’s “very great and precious promises” so that we have “everything we need for a godly life.” 2 Peter 1:3-4 SERMON OUTLINE “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3) God’s Power (2 Peter 1:3a) Divine…
Grace and Peace in Jesus
This first week of the series will enable us to introduce the series and the book of 2 Peter. It will focus on the simple phrase opening the letter: “grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord”(2 Peter 1:2). SERMON OUTLINE “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (2 Peter 1:2) The Story Behind 2 Peter The story of Peter The…
The Next Chapter of Eastbrook Missions
A message from Pastor Dan Ryan, from Romans 10:13-17 to conclude our 2023 MissionsFest, “Sent.” Sermon Outline What’s Next? A _________________________ not a _________________________ Our Good Story Our Plot Our Setting Our Characters Our Next Chapter Continuing the Good – Acts 20:36-38 What’s New: From _________________________ to _________________________ Who is key: _________________________ Workers & _________________________ Workers, Philippians 2:6-8 Our International Focus Areas Horn of Africa Levant Region Crossroads of the Himalayas Navigating the Unknown Discussion Questions Reflecting on Jack’s time…
The Call, Belief, and Proclamation: How Can They Hear Without Us?
A message from Rev. Dr. Jack Sara, President of Bethlehem Bible College, from Romans 10:13-17 to kick off our 2023 MissionsFest, “Sent.” Sermon Outline Romans 10:13-17: The Call, Belief and Proclamation, how can they hear without us? Introduction & the work of the Bethlehem Bible College An overview of the book of Romans and its themes. The importance of faith and the role of proclaiming the Gospel. Unpacking Romans 10:13-17 The Promise of Salvation (Romans 10:13) A. “For everyone who…
Growing and Growing
This week will explore examples of believers who move from initial steps of faith to a life of growing and deepening discipleship. We will look at the believers in Jerusalem (Acts 4:32-37) and Berean (Acts 17:10-15) as examples of growing faith exemplified in learning, praying, sharing, and growing. Then we will examine the life of Barnabas (4:36-37; 9:26-28; 11:22-23; 13:1-3) as an example of someone who centers their life in Christ, faithfully serving and investing in others. Sermon Outline “So…
Beginnings of Transformation
When Peter preaches sermon to a crowd of Jews and God-fearing Gentiles gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost, there is a dramatic response. We are told that about three thousand became disciples of Jesus that very day. Perhaps the story of Cornelius (Acts 10) could be referenced as well. This week we explore the beginnings of life change that leads us into the pathway of discipleship to Jesus. (Acts 2:1-47) Sermon Outline “When the people heard this, they were cut to…
Seeking Understanding
When Philip encounters an Ethiopian eunuch who is seeking to understand the words of the prophet Isaiah. The eunuch actively asks questions and seeks answers, and that becomes an opportunity for transformation. Philip is present with him to ask questions, guide him into understanding about the Messiah, and lead him to a next step of faith. Philip exemplifies how disciples of Jesus can be present and ready to explain to those seeking understanding. (Acts 8:26-40) Sermon Outline “Philip ran up…
Prison Walls Falling
We explore the ministry of Paul and Silas in the Macedonian city of Philippi, particularly their interactions with the jailer where they are imprisoned. When an earthquake strikes, the jailer’s traumatic experience captures his attention and leads him to become a Jesus follower. Paul and Silas were present in his life, ready to respond as “God opens a door.” (Acts 16:11-40) Sermon Outline “The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought…
Praying Outward
This week we will explore the third movement of prayer: praying outward. We will investigate what it means to connect with others and God in prayer. We will develop what it means to pray “out” in terms of praying for others on our own, praying for others in person, and praying with others for others. (John 17:1-15) Sermon Outline “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.”…
Praying Inward
This week we will explore the second movement of prayer: praying inward. We will search out what it means to connect with ourselves and God. We will develop what it means to pray “in” in terms of praying from our need (“help!”), praying about our sin (“I’m sorry!”), and praying out of gratitude (“thank You!”). (1 Kings 19:1-15a) Sermon Outline “There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the Lord came to him: ‘What…