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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our series in the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. Sometimes we have a goal or a purpose in mind and, while it takes great effort, we can work our way to achieving that goal. But then what? It’s easy to let down our guard and slip back into old habits. …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us through the next passage in our study of the Gospel of Matthew. After John the Baptist has called God’s people to repent, Jesus immediately shows up to begin His ministry. The interaction between John and Jesus is one of common practice conducted with unique purpose. As we read the scene we see the unique joy and meaning …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the second week of our introduction to the book of Matthew. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promised Messiah. But how did he come to be a part of OUR story? And what do we learn about faithful surrender from that moment when he burst into His creation? Our answers come as we celebrate Christmas in …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, “Hello!” This series is the first part of our study through the Gospel of Matthew. Sometimes introductions are not necessary. At least not in order to identity a person. But even when we know a person’s identity, to really know them we need an introduction. In the opening verses of the book of Matthew …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg delivers the final message in our 2023 Christmas series, “Simple Christmas.” This Christmas Eve morning message sets our sights on why the simplicity of our perspective of this season is so crucial to enjoying the fullness of the celebration of the birth of the Messiah.
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks off our 2023 Christmas series as we look to regain the majesty of Christmas story in a series titled, “Simple Christmas.” In this first week we discuss slowing down to grasp the peace of Christ in the midst of the chaos of the season.
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the sermon in our current series, “Keep the Fire Burning.” Few things are maintained without some hands-on effort. The fire of our faith is no different. After describing the approved worker and warning against the ways of the false teachers, Paul now comes back, in 2 Timothy 3:10-17, to show Timothy – and us – how …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through the book of 2 Timothy in our series, “Keep the Fire Burning”. Last week we were confronted with three questions to help us keep our fire burning. But how do we know when we are dealing with a flame that is flickering out? This week we see the evidence of a dying …
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 continues our study of 2 Timothy in our series, “Keeping the Fire Burning”. The flames of a fire may look remarkably similar even though they burn from very different sources. The same is true of the passion of those who claim faith in Jesus. And yet, we have all seen false flames burn hot and bright before …
