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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 …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us through the next passage of our study in the book of Genesis, “Passing the Torch.” Sometimes our sin is obvious to us. But sometimes we don’t realize the depth of our depravity until we are confronted with its consequences. In Genesis 29:15-30, Jacob is faced with a reminder of his own sin. Through this scene, …
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 …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next sermon in our series, “Dive Deep.” One of the most important questions we ask ourselves before taking on any difficult task is, “Why?”. What is it that will give us the strength to power through the work at hand? In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul shows us the power that provides the life-changing truth of the …
