The Effects of Sodom – Genesis 19:30-38

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study through Genesis by finishing a short excursion into the life of Lot in Genesis 19:30-38. We are all probably tired of talking about viral spread and various methods of containing it. But have we spent time considering the viral spread of sin and how to contain it? This week we see the damage done …

The Fate of Sodom – Genesis 19:1-29

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Next Level,” as we continue to study through the life of Abraham. Most know the story of Sodom and how God destroyed the city. Many outside the Christian faith point to this as a picture of an angry and violent god. But when we understand the full story, we see …

A Righteous Intervention – Genesis 18:16-33

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, “Next Level.” Whenever we recognize a deeper depth to who our God is, it requires us to take our obedience to the next level. Genesis 18:16-33 shows a clearer picture of God’s justice. How does Abraham respond to this revelation? How should we? We find out in a message titled, “A Righteous Intervention.”

The Fullness of God’s Promises – Genesis 18:1-15

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our current series, “Promises, Promises” in which we study Abraham’s wait for God to fulfill His promises. Sometimes you feel like you just can’t take any more. This had to be how Abraham felt in the 25th year of God’s promise with no fulfillment in sight. But in Genesis 18, God reassures Abraham and we see …

Approaching God’s Promises – Genesis 17

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Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches the next message in our series, “Promises, Promises,” as we study the life and faith of Abraham. What God promises God delivers. Sometimes we have to wait but we can be assured he will always come through as we see in the life of Abram (soon to be Abraham). God made an incredible promise and would …

Waiting on God’s Promises – Genesis 16:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through our study of the life of Abraham in our current series, “Promises, Promises.” Waiting is an unnatural posture. But if we believe in the certainty of God’s promises, then we must be ready and willing to wait for Him to come through. But that unnatural act takes work. Genesis 16:1-16 shows us …

The Certainty of God’s Promises

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, “Promises, Promises” by exploring Genesis 15:1-21. We read God’s promises in Scripture and feel encouraged for a moment. But when life gets dark, times get difficult, or when we simply get distracted… how do we stay grounded in those promises? Genesis 15 gives us a picture of how to live in the certainty …

Living an Enduring Faith – Genesis 14:17-24

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our current series, “New Horizon,” as we discuss faith that lasts. Last week, we talked about the weight of every choice we make. But even when we choose the Spirit over the flesh, the battle isn’t over. Often our faithfulness requires that we endure trials and testing. How do we persist in our faith in the …

The Weight of Choice – Genesis 14:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg discusses Genesis 14:1-16 in the next week of our series, “New Horizon.” We make thousands of choices each day. We consider some decisions to be major while others are thought of as relatively minor. But what if we realized that EVERY choice made a lasting impact on our lives? Genesis 14:1-16 shows how the decisions of Lot …

Faith in the Face of Conflict – Genesis 13:1-18

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next sermon in our series, “New Horizon,” as we study the life of Abraham in Genesis 13:1-18. Conflict is unavoidable. The question for us, in regards to conflict, is not about whether or not we will encounter it. The question is: How do we respond faithfully and productively when conflict arises? Through Abram’s encounter with …