Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches message #4 in our final series in 1 John, “A Different Kind of Love”. John has spent significant time teaching about God’s love and instructing us to know it and share it with others. But what does it look like to live this out? In John 4:11-21 we get three aspects of a love that is …
The Confidence of Love – 1 John 3:19-24
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads the second week in our series, “A Different Kind of Love” as we continue to study the letter of 1 John. We began this new series talking about 3 facets of God’s love. When we grasp the immensity of God’s incredible love, we find the strength to live out our Christian life on a daily basis. …
The Benefits of Abiding, Part 2 – 1 John 2:28-29
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!
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 …
Who Will Write Your Story? – James 4:13-17
Pastor Ron Eckberg concludes our mini-series on the blank page God has set before us. In his book, Epic, John Eldridge writes, “Life, you’ll notice, is a story.” As we have seen over the past two weeks this life we have been given is a blank page, a story waiting to be written. The question that must be answered is …
Making the Most of the Blank Page – Ephesians 5:15-21
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg finishes up our short series on dealing with the unknowns of our present situations by teaching from Ephesians 5:15-21. This week we discuss how to actually live in the midst of the doubts and questions that swirl around and engage in the opportunities God has given us through the blank page.
Devastation or Joy? – Genesis 9:18-29
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Genesis 9:18-29 as we start our new series, “Battle Ready.” Temptation to sin is a constant in our lives. No matter where we go or what we do we cannot escape it. And it always concludes in one of two consequences: the devastation of sin or the joy of obedience to Lord. This Sunday we …