The Joy of Restoration – Lamentations 2

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study in the book of Lamentations. Lamentations 1 presented the foundational realities that we must accept in regards to our suffering in this life. In chapter 2 Jeremiah expands on the trials of the people in Jerusalem, but we begin to see the glimmers of hope in how God deals with His people. In this …

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 …

The King is Coming! – Matthew 25:1-46

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg finishes our series in the current section of the gospel of Matthew with a message titled, “The King is Coming!” In Matthew 24 Jesus called on his followers to be wise about his return but to not be deceived by the evil that exists in the meantime. He concluded this lesson by telling us to be prepared. …

Destruction and Instruction – Matthew 24:1-51

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through the book of Matthew in our series, “All Hail the King.” Most of us would, in at least one situation in life, to know the future. But we never really know what’s going to happen next. In Matthew 24 Jesus reminds us of a long-term promise, but gives us some short-term instructions …

Overruled! – Matthew 22:23-46

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next lesson in our study through the Gospel of Matthew. When a powerful force collides with something of greater strength, which one wins? In Matthew 22:23-46 we find another round of Jesus interacting with the religious leaders of Israel. Here Jesus shows His sovereignty over their self-centered interpretations of the law. In doing so, He explains …

Exponential Power – Matthew 22:15-22

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg brings us back into our study through the Gospel of Matthew. The appearance and existence of power are often two different things. What appears to be strong may, in fact, lack any power at all. In Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus shows us the nature of true power as He rejects the appearance of the religious leaders’ authority.

The Fruit of Endurance (Back-to-School, Wk 2)

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg guides us in the second week of our Back-to-School series, “Detention.” Life is full of struggles and trials. Sometimes these are the results of God’s discipline, other times they come through the difficulty of a sin-filled world. Fortunately, for those who trust in Jesus, God’s Word is clear that the trials of life do not defeat us. This …

Discernment in Trials (Back-to-School: Week 1)

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our 2025 Back-to-School series in which we discuss living the Christian life in the midst of trials. Many Christians find themselves perplexed at the struggles of life. If we follow Jesus in righteousness, should we be able to avoid suffering? But the reality is that we face suffering for different reasons and for differing purposes. There …

Join the Party! – Matthew 22:1-14

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to take us through the gospel of Matthew in our series, “All Hail the King.” Jesus entered into the darkness of humanity not to make us happy in the dark, but to call us out of darkness and into His light. In Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus’ explains how, through His authority, we are welcomed into the joy and blessing …