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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study through the letter of 2 Timothy. We all know the power of words. With our tongues we can build others up or just as easily tear them down. In 2 Timothy 2:14-19, after affirming the power of the fire of faith (v8-13), Paul tells Timothy how a hot and bright fire purifies a believer, …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through our study of 2 Timothy. Through the first section of Paul’s letter he has implored us to do the hard work of tending to the flame of their faith. But now, in 2 Timothy 2:8-13, we find a shift to remind us of the power of the flame we’ve been discussing and …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next lesson in our study through 2 Timothy. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen the necessary elements for building and protecting the fire of our faith. But how do we GROW that fire? Paul instructs Timothy on the work needed to build an increasingly bright and hot faith in 2 Timothy 2:1-7.
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the second week in our study through the book of 2 Timothy. Last week we discussed the fuel God has given each of us to keep the fire of our faith burning hot. But even with that fuel, we have work to do to keep the fire burning. What does it take to keep the fanning that …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins a new series on the book of 2 Timothy called, “Keep the Fire Burning”. It is an easy thing, over time, to lose a bit of our passion for even the most important things. Once that fire begins to “settle down” can it be rekindled to a blazing flame? Of course! Paul shows us how God gives …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series, “Behind the Shield.” Everyone wants to live a life worthy of being remembered. But what is our standard for what we deem worthy of remembrance? Genesis 36 offers us a comparison between two lives and two legacies. This comparison gives us two godly guidelines for how we can leave a faith-filled legacy.
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through our current series, “Passing the Torch.” We will often be met with roadblocks and challenges to our faith in Jesus. Sometimes the conflict is with the world around us and other times it results from the fear within our own hearts. In Genesis 26:1-11, God reminds us that He is in control and …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches week 2 of our current series in the book of Genesis called, “Passing the Torch.” Our lives are all lived in pursuit of treasure. Some pursue the treasure of financial prosperity, others the treasure of fame, others the treasure of peace and fulfillment. The question is, how do we identify treasures that are worth the energy …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our brand new series, “Passing the Torch.” We read many of God’s promises in Scripture. It is comforting and encouraging to know that our God never fails to deliver. But what is the condition for His continued blessings? It is faith. So, what does it look like to live a life defined by faith that clings …
Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special messages to EEFC. Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath, but how well do we really understand the significance of this great confrontation? Join us Sunday as we open to first Samuel 17 and revisit the story of David and Goliath in a study titled, How the Mighty Fall.
