Truth on Trial – Matthew 27:11-31

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to teach through Matthew 27. Contrary to cultural opinion, truth is a constant standard of reality. But what happens when the world seems to operate contrary to that constant standard of reality? In Jesus’ trial before Pilate, we are taught three principles that strengthen and encourage us when truth is put on trial.

Fighting Faux Gospels – Matthew 27:1-10

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us through the next message of our study through the gospel of Matthew. Like a dog chasing its tail, we can get sidetracked by things that look appealing but will fail to satisfy. When that happens we end up more empty and miserable than before. So how does our faith in Jesus and the true nature …

The Tale of Two Tragedies – Matthew 26:57-75

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes Matthew 26 in our study of Matthew’s gospel account. After Jesus’ arrest, we walk into the early morning hours of Good Friday. There are two deeply disturbing events that feel heavier and heavier the deeper we examine them. And yet, as with most of life’s calamities, if our eyes are open, we can spot the glory …

The Weight of Response – Matthew 26:47-56

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next passage in our study of the Gospel of Matthew. We all encounter varying degrees of difficulty on a regular basis. So how do we manage the circumstances of life with joy and purpose? So often it comes down not to the details of the situation at hand, but our response to the situation. It’s a matter …

Praying in the Dark – Matthew 26:31-46

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through the Gospel of Matthew in our current series, “Wood and Stone.” On the precipice of fulfilling His divine calling, Jesus leaves the last supper and steadies Himself for what the coming days would bring. As we study His final hours of freedom we are reminded of how our gracious Heavenly Father prepares …

The Feast of Redemption – Matthew 26:26-30

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg takes us through the next message in our study of the final chapters of the Gospel of Matthew, “Wood and Stone.” At the last meal of Jesus’ earthly ministry, a passover celebration, He lays out very clearly what the events of the next hours would change everything. This applied not just to His followers present at the …

Prepping for the Mission – Matthew 26:17-25

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg walks into the next passage of our final study of the Gospel of Matthew, “Wood and Stone.” Sometimes we find ourselves in situations we don’t feel equipped to handle. But when we walk by faith, we find that God always gives us what we need. As Matthew leads us through Jesus’ authoritative journey to the cross we …

Because Jesus is Lord – Matthew 26:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us into our final series in the Gospel of Matthew with a study of Matthew 26:1-16. As we move to these final chapters of the gospel of Matthew, we see Jesus’ ministry accelerate into his intended purpose. Over the next few months we will read about his final steps in the journey to the cross and …

How?! – Lamentations 1

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us into a new series called, “How?!” Over the next 5 weeks we’ll walk together through the book of Lamentations. We know God is in control of all things. But, sometimes, we look around and we struggle to feel it. How can we faithfully follow Jesus when we are struggling to see through the difficulty of …