Jon Brands (EEFC Elder) shares a special message with us on the call to servanthood. Scripture is abundantly clear that part of our calling as followers of Jesus is to serve others. No reasonable believer would argue otherwise. But why is this so important, how do we do this, and what is the purpose of being a servant? These are questions we …
The Rest in Done over Do – Matthew 12:1-14
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through our study of Matthew 11-13 in our current series, “Polar Exploration”. Last Sunday we heard Jesus offer peace in the midst of spiritual chaos. It is no wonder that those who opposed Jesus would next challenge that peace in the physical realm. As Jesus is confronted regarding the Sabbath, He shows us the breadth …
The Certainty of Judgment and Rest – Matthew 11:20-30
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the second week in our study of Matthew 11-13. Is Jesus who He says He is? Our answer to that question changes not only the stability of our faith, but our peace in living out that faith. Either we are left with a hefty burden of our own achievement or we find the peace of security in …
The Pull of Faith and Doubt – Matthew 11:1-19
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us unto a brand new series called, “Polar Exploration,” as part our study through the gospel of Matthew. The ministry of Jesus drew a myriad of responses. Some people whole-heartedly accepted Him, others followed with reservations or in search of entertainment, still others violently opposed Him. In the end, as is the case today, our faith …
Sanctification Through Christ – Romans 6:14
Josh Green offers a special message on living for Christ. The moment of our salvation is an eternity shaping event. Whether we feel the magnitude of it or not, it is the single most important instant of our lives. But… what then? How does the immensity of that powerful moment shape our everyday lives? Paul explains in Romans 6:1-14.
A Simple Faith – Micah 6:8
Pastor Ron Eckberg brings us a special message from Micah 6:8. It’s amazing how hard we humans work at turning the simple into something complicated. For example, “Love your neighbor” means “Love your neighbor”, right? In the Old Testament we find God giving us a simple formula to fulfill what he requires of us.
The Cancellation of Cancel Culture – School Colors (Week 3)
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our 2024 Back-to-School series. It’s easy to accept that no one is perfect. What’s hard is dealing with the imperfections that hurt you. The cultural approach to such infractions is to seek personal retribution so that failure is immediately punished to our own satisfaction. That may sound fair, but it’s unhelpful, unhealthy, and ungodly. So how …
The Nature of True Love – School Colors (Week 2)
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us through the second week of our Back-to-School series, “School Colors.” The idea of “love” is central to our culture. It is needed, sought, and sometimes even weaponized. This is because the word gets used with varying meanings behind it. So, for the Kingdom-centered life, how is love understood and employed differently compared to the worldly-centered life?
When Good is Never Good Enough – School Colors (Week 1)
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us into this year’s Back-to-School series called, “School Colors”. Nearly everyone wants to be a good person, to leave a good legacy, to feel good about who we are. And yet, in the kingdom of this world, with all the striving for good, we see an abundance of misery, bitterness, and anything but “good” all around …
Breathing Life into a Dying World – 1 Peter 2:9-10
Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special message from 1 Peter 2:9-10.