Sermons by Pastor Matt Erickson (Page 25)
Shared Joy
This week of our “Unshackled” series on Philippians focuses on the call from Philippians 2:12-30 to shine like stars and two examples of joyful service in Timothy and Epaphroditus. Sermon Outline “Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.” (Philippians 2:15-16) Working Out a Life of Joy (2:12-13) The obedience of salvation Our work and God’s work Living with Increasing Joy (2:13-18) Joy beyond grumbling Joy that holds…
Joy that Gives
This week focuses on God’s people as the community of joy under Christ, the ultimate bringer of joy as Messiah. Key text: Philippians 1:27-2:11 Sermon Outline “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:5) Our New Citizenship: The Joyful City (1:27-30) Citizens of a new kingdom Living that citizenship Our New Mindset: Joyful Service (2:1-4) True joy in the God who gives True joy in serving one another Our New Example: Jesus the…
The Joy of Faith
An introduction to the book of Philippians, the letter and its themes, the situation of the Apostle Paul, and the situation of the Philippian believers. Key Passage: Philippians 1:1-26. Sermon Outline “And I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith.” (Philippians 1:25) The Setting (vss 1-2) Paul’s situation The Philippian church Joy in ___________________________ (vss 3-11) Gratitude overflowing into joyful prayer Centered in the Gospel partnership Intercession aimed at love and glory Joy…
Praise
The end of the journey with God is unmitigated goodness. We see this in Psalm 134, a celebration psalm, which invites us to focus our lives on blessing God, so that our lives are a blessing from God. SERMON OUTLINE “Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 134:1) Bless the Lord (vs 1) “Come…” The invitation one to another Praise the Holy God with holy hands (vs…
Mercy
Psalm 130 describes guilt, points to God’s forgiveness, and then shows the hope that comes as a result of living guilt-free. If we call ourselves children of God, we are able to walk through your guilt confidently and at the same time receive the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. This freedom marks our journey with God! SERMON OUTLINE “Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.” (Psalm 130:2) The Mercy of Prayer (vss 1-2) The depths of life The…
Help
In Psalm 121, the psalmist is looking to the hills, and asking where his help comes from? His help comes not from the hills themselves, but from the hill that is God Himself. God helps those that say they need help, this psalm is a form of conversation convincing the reader that looking to God is possible. SERMON OUTLINE “I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord,…
Peace
Oftentimes, lies that people tell us hang over our head for years. They cause distress and unrest in our souls, leaving us without any sense of God’s peace. We need to do the soul-work necessary to receive the truth that matters most is in our lives: God and His word. This message from Senior Pastor Matt Erickson kicks off a new sermon series on the Psalms of Ascent, Ascend, beginning with Psalm 120. SERMON OUTLINE I call on the Lord…
Faith and Grace
A sermon from Senior Pastor Matt Erickson as a part of Eastbrook Church’s commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with a weekend focused on two major Reformation themes: “Faith and Grace.” This message includes historical background and context of the Reformation, an exploration of three Scripture passages central to Reformation thinking on faith and grace (Romans 1:16-17; Romans 3:21-24; and Ephesians 2:8-10), and two cautions of the Reformation: division and hero worship. SERMON OUTLINE “For in the gospel…
God of the Displaced Ones, Part 2
Pastor Matt concludes our second week MissionsFest with a message on the displaced and vulnerable ones in Scripture and in our society and what the church’s response can be. SERMON OUTLINE “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 19:33-34) What is Holiness, Really? Holiness, Cleanness, and…
Sexual & Gender Identity Q&A
This informative Q&A, moderated by Senior Pastor Matt Erickson, followed the “Sexual Identity, Gender Identity and the Christian Faith” seminar with Dr. Mark Yarhouse on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Eastbrook Church. Dr. Yarhouse was joined by Drs. Lisa Sinclair and Dave Seemuth to answer questions from the audience on the topics of sexual identity, gender identity, and our Christian Faith.
God of the Little Ones
SERMON OUTLINE “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew 19:14) The Triune God, the Mission of God and Jesus’ Incarnation The Triune God Who Sends and Gives Jesus shows God’s Character and Activity Jesus, His Followers and Children (Matthew 19:13-15; 18:5-6) “Let the little children come…” “Do not hinder them…” “The kingdom belongs to these…” The touch of Jesus Living with God…
God of the Lost Ones
SERMON OUTLINE ““The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” (Matthew 25:40) The Triune God and the Mission of God The Father sending the Son The Father and Son sending the Holy Spirit The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit sending the Church Blank Spaces and the Bible Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar (Genesis 16-17, 21) Joseph (Genesis 37-41) Ruth (Ruth 1-4) Where…