Thankful for our Adoption – Gratitude (Week 3)

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our series on gratitude. Over the past two weeks we’ve been reminded of the gratitude that should pour out of us when we consider the salvation of Jesus Christ and the renewal of the Holy Spirit. But as we think on these things we also remember that, in Christ, we are adopted into the family of …

Thankful for Renewal – Gratitude (week 2)

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the second week in our 3-week series on gratitude. Last week we built a foundation for gratitude. It develops when we never forget the beauty of our salvation. This week we’ll see how the grateful heart that rejoices in the salvation of Jesus continues to live in celebration and with great joy because of God’s restoration …

Thankful for Salvation – Gratitude (week 1)

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks off our new sermon series that leads us through the Thanksgiving season. We live in one of the most prosperous times and cultures in human history. And yet, depression, anxiety, and discontent seem to be the norm rather than the exception. So how do we grasp the fullest joy possible? We gratefully consider the true riches …

The Journey of Praise – Psalm 134

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Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches a special Thanksgiving message. Thanksgiving is a day we set apart to express our gratitude for all we have been blessed with. But why should we need to be reminded? Why must we set aside a day to encourage us to give thanks, especially when we have so much to be thankful for? This week we …

Just Another Day? – Psalm 118:24

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Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special New Year’s Day message from Psalm 118:24. Together we discuss the importance of grateful hearts and praising lips when we think on the incredible blessings God has given us as we look to the year ahead.

Celebrating the Victory – Nehemiah 11-12

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to teach through our series on the book of Nehemiah. Most of us would agree that we don’t truly celebrate nearly enough. But when God restores our hearts to His calling and His purposes for us, then we get to live in the glory of Jesus’ victory as well. Nehemiah 11-12 shows us how we can …

Thank God – Galatians 6:1-18

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our series in the book of Galatians with a message from Galatians 6 entitled, “Thank God”. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to remember all the things we are, well… thankful for. As Paul concluded this letter, he shows us four blessings for which we can be grateful regardless of the situations we find consuming our lives.

Relentless Gratitude – Colossians 2:6-7

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Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches a special Thanksgiving message from Colossians 2:6-7. Henry David Thoreau once wrote that his thanksgiving was “perpetual.” Giving thanks to God for all we have and have done should be more than a once-a-year endeavor, it should indeed be perpetual. We should be relentless in giving thanks.

The Foundations of Gratitude

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches on the need and joy of gratitude in our lives. Do you know any truly grumpy, ungrateful people? You probably do and perhaps that describes you. There are too many ungrateful people in the world, and, sadly enough, in the church. Fortunately, we can change that. Join us Sunday as we dive into the Scriptures and …