The Tie that Binds – 1 John 2:7-11

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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 …

The Truth about the Dark – 1 John 2:1-2

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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? …

Because God is Light… – 1 John 1:6-10

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Spotlight,” as we study together through the book of 1 John. Last week we talked about the fact that God is light (1 John 1:5). And because God is light, our lives will look different. 1 John 1:6-10 shows us how. This Sunday we’ll discuss the practical implications for this …

Divine Authority – 1 John 1:1-4

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, “Spotlight,” as we begin to study through the book of 1 John. In this opening message, God shows us the authority of His purposes for our lives. In 1 John 1:1-4, we see that, through the message of the Gospel, we are united in the hope and mission of Jesus Christ.

Hope for our Weary Hearts – Advent 2020 (Week 1)

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our 2020 Advent series, “The Thrill of Hope.” Over the next four weeks we will take time to remember and reflect on the thrilling hope that accompanies the birth of our Savior. This week we want to acknowledge the weariness that comes with life in this world and recognize the only hope for our weary hearts.

Living in Anticipation – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches the next message in our series, “Hold the Line,” as we study together through the book of 1 Thessalonians. Sometimes in life we are so overwhelmed by events that we cannot figure out how to deal with it. In 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Paul takes a massive event – the return of Jesus Christ – and teaches …

Faithfully into the Unknown – Genesis 24:1-67

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our current series, “Risk and Reward,” on the end of Abraham’s journey. Our lives are rarely as clear-cut as we would like. We often move forward without knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are going the right direction. Genesis 24 shows us how, even in the midst of the unknown, we can move …