Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Abide.” In John 10:10 Jesus tells us that he came that we might “have life and have it abundantly.” What a wonderful promise! There is a catch, however, and it lies in the extent to which we abide in Him. The more we abide, the greater the blessings!
The Benefits of Abiding – 1 John 2:26-27
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series, “Abide,” as we read through the book of 1 John. Faith, like anything good, is hard work. And if we think of it only as a matter of our eternal state, it can be frustrating to work and feel like we have little to show for it. But when we remain in the Lord …
The Benefits of Abiding – 1 John 2:26-27
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins a new series in 1 John called, “Abide.” After spending the opening section of his letter telling the church about the difference between the light and dark, John begins to beg the believers to remain (or “abide”) in that light. How do we do this? John begins this instruction in 1 John 2:18-25.
The Line in the Sand – 1 John 2:15-17
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our series, “Spotlight,” as we work our way through the epistle of 1 John. Over the past few weeks John has taught us about the nature of God and about the distinction between the light of our faith and the darkness of the world. This week, he confronts us with a choice and draws a line …
A Family of Faith – 1 John 2:12-14
Pastor Ron Eckberg leads the next in our current series, “Spotlight,” as we walk through 1 John. In the past few weeks, John has spoken at length about the call of the believer to walk in the light of Christ and to be conformed by and to God’s love. But our lives are constantly changing. So what does this singular …
The Tie that Binds – 1 John 2:7-11
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study of 1 John, “Spotlight.” We live in a frantic and fragmented world. Information and decisions often come at us faster than we can sort them out. So how do we tie the details and big picture elements together to find a unified approach to living out the light of Christ? John tells us how …
Proof of Faith – 1 John 2:3-6
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Spotlight,” as we walk together through the book of 1 John. Last week, John addressed the reality of sin in our lives. Although sin is ultimately defeated by Christ, we still struggle with it. How then can we be sure we’re saved? In 1 John 2:3-6 John offers two pieces …
The Truth about the Dark – 1 John 2:1-2
Pastor Ron Eckberg continues our study through 1 John. While God is light and we understand our call to walk in the light of Christ, John acknowledges that we still live in a world where sin is a constant battle. So, as believers who have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus, how should we approach the topic of sin? …