Sermons by Pastor Matt Erickson (Page 25)
Multiplied Joy
Philippians 4:4-23 highlights the call “rejoice in the Lord always” as Paul brings this letter to a close. Sermon Outline “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Choosing Joy (4:4-7) The decision for joy The gentleness of joy with others The resulting peace in prayer Thinking Joy (4:8-9) The joyful virtues Practicing virtues that bring joy The resulting peace in life Reciprocal Joy (4:10-23) Paul’s joyful contentment in God (4:10-13) The Philippians’ joyful sharing…
Joy that Grows
This week, Pastor Matt unpacks Philippians 3:15-4:3 and explores themes of spiritual growth in relation to joy. Sermon Outline “Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters.” (Philippians 3:17) Paul’s Example of Growth (3:10-14) Knowing Christ fully, in His death and resurrection Forgetting the past and straining for what is ahead Unfinished but pressing on for the prize The Right Mindset for Growth (3:15-21) The maturing mindset (3:15-16) Learning from good examples (3:17) Turning from bad examples (3:18-19) Looking…
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.