Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches week 2 of our Back-to-School series, “Assembly,” in which we dive deep into the purpose and meaning of the gathered church. If you’ve ever read your Bible or attended a church service, you probably have some idea of what it means to be a part of the church. But how does gathering with the same people …
Upward – Assembly, Week 1
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks off our 2022 edition of our Back-to-School series called, “The Assembly.” We live in a digital age where nearly every interaction we have can be managed without a personal touch. So why do we still need to physically gather as a church family? For the next few weeks we’ll look at 4 important aspects of the …
Father’s Day 2022 – Faithful Leadership
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg presents a special Father’s Day message. As we celebrate the men God has used in each of our lives to help lead us into a deeper and richer faith, we reflect on what faithful biblical leadership looks like in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. In doing so, we consider how we, no matter our position, can faithfully lead others …
Colossians 1:21-23 – The Depth of the Gospel
Pastor Jonathan concludes our series in the first section of the NT book of Colossians with a message titled, “The Depth of the Gospel.” Last week we talked about the centrality of Christ and the power it brings to the Christian faith. This week we’ll discuss how that power leads us to a deeper appreciation for the Gospel and for …
Colossians 1:15-20 – The Power of the Deep
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next sermon in our series, “Dive Deep.” One of the most important questions we ask ourselves before taking on any difficult task is, “Why?”. What is it that will give us the strength to power through the work at hand? In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul shows us the power that provides the life-changing truth of the …
Colossians 1:9-14 – Dive In
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series in the book of Colossians. Paul has shown us the basis of deep waters of the gospel and told us how they change our lives. But how do we get there? What do we need? Paul gives us the answer through his prayers for the church in Colossians 1:9-14.
Colossians 1:3-8 – Marked by the Deep
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches the second message in our series on Colossians 1, “Dive Deep”. Last week, we set the stage with the deep waters of faith in Jesus Christ. This week, as we read Paul’s words of gratitude for the faith of the Colossian believers, we see three distinguishing marks of a life that is fully engaged in those deep …
Colossians 1:1-2 – The Deep Waters
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks off our new series in the book of of Colossians called, “Dive Deep.” It’s easy to stay comfortable in the waters we know. But there’s life changing beauty in the deep waters. The Apostle Paul greets the church in the city of Colossae by reminding them of the incredible nature of the deep water in Colossians …
A Mother for the Times – Exodus 1:15-2:20, Isaiah 49:15
Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches a special Mother’s Day message. No human being on earth can come closer to understanding the heart and the hurts of God as does a Godly mother. As a mother weeps over her children, so does God; As a mother rejoices over her children, so does God. And those bonds will never change. Join us for …
Faith Comes from Hearing – Romans 10:9-15
Mitch Saad brings a special message to Erie Evangelical Free Church. Mitch is an EEFC sponsored missionary currently serving in Vietnam. We are grateful for Mitch’s faithfulness and for the blessing we have of supporting his kingdom work there.