Finding True Treasure – Genesis 25:27-34

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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 …

Defining True Faith – Genesis 25:19-26

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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 …

How the Mighty Fall – 1 Samuel 17

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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. 

Out With the Old – Colossians 3:5-11

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches the next message in our current series, “Unwavering.” In Colossians 3:1-4, Paul instructed us to set our focus on Christ. But what then? How do we take steps forward into Christ-likeness with our gaze set above? Paul gives us two practical pieces of advice. We find the first direction this week, in vs5-11.

Gospel-centered Service – Colossians 1:24-29

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins a new series, “Unwavering,” as we continue our study through the book of Colossians. In Colossians 1:1-23, the Apostle Paul lays out, in no uncertain terms, the truth and authority of the Gospel. But what does it look like for us to operate under that truth and authority? How do we know if we are acting …

How We Change – Nehemiah 8

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study in Nehemiah, “Rebuild and Restore.” In Nehemiah 7, we found several foundational requirements for growing and maturing in our faith. But knowing is only half the battle. Where do we go from here? In Nehemiah 8, God takes Israel through the next steps and shows us how we can build on that same foundation …

Seeing Things Through – Nehemiah 6:1-19

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our study through the book of Nehemiah, “Rebuild and Restore”. There are always roadblocks to the tasks before us. But the opposition feels more painful when the attacks become personal in nature – when others seek to derail our mission. How do we respond in a way that keeps us on track …

A Faith-filled Response – Nehemiah 2

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches week 2 of our study of Nehemiah, “Rebuild and Restore.” God has issued a call into each of our lives. He wants to use us for His glory and share with us the joy of living on mission. But how exactly do we do that? How do we push ourselves into the discomfort of purposeful mission? Nehemiah …

Doubt vs. Faith – Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:14

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our study in the book of Ecclesiastes in our series called, “Vs.” Solomon constantly looks at the world around him and struggles to make sense of it all. We’ve all felt his pain. At the end of the day, the disconnect between what we see and what we believe will drive us in one of two …

A Life of Righteous Prayer – 1 John 5:13-17

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the penultimate message in our study through 1 John. Even a very surface level study of the Christian faith reveals that prayer is significant. As we grow in our faith we are constantly learning how prayer is integrated into every aspect of our faith. In 1 John 5:13-17, the Apostle John tells us how righteous, Kingdom-minded …