Who is the Holy Spirit?

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the first message in our series, “Back to School: We’ve Got Spirit.” This week we talk about the nature of the Holy Spirit and why this is so important for us to understand as we seek to live out our Christian faith.

Hope for the Rich and the Poor – Mark 12:35-44

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg walks us through Mark 12:35-44. Ever find yourself going through the motions? Like you’re doing what needs to be done but find no joy, no fulfillment, no purpose in it? In this week’s passage we discuss the difference between empty religious action and the hope of active faith.

The Characteristics of True Love – Mark 12:28-34

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Mark 12:28-o34 and asks, “Have you ever feel overwhelmed by the Bible?” It’s a big book with a lot to say about God and our lives. And yet, in its simplest form, it boils down to understanding, accepting, and living out God’s perfect love. This week we’ll see Jesus’ conversation with a curious man where …

A King and a Kingdom – Mark 12:13-17

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches from Mark 12:13-17. There is a growing challenge in navigating the waters of American politics. How do we love the way God loves and trust in authority when the world around us seems bent on opposing God’s truth and will? In this week’s passage Jesus answers just such question and shows us how to live out …

God’s Unreasonable Love – Mark 12:1-12

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg starts our new series, “On the Threshold” by walking us through Mark 12:1-12. W are all keenly aware of our own shortcomings and inability to live up to God’s standards of perfection. So then, how does a perfect God deal with our imperfection? Standing on the threshold of the entire purpose of His life and ministry, Jesus …

How to See in the Dark – Mark 11:27-33

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Mark 11:27-33. We have all had moments or seasons where we had questions about our faith. Does Jesus really love me? Is God’s plan really best for me? Through Jesus’ response to the religious leaders in this week’s passage, we see how even in the darkest moments we have a clear path to trust in …

Bearing Fruit in a Barren Land – Mark 11:12-25

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Mark 11:12-25. In this weeks message we see how we are naturally a people who seek our own glory and fulfillment in every situation. We know this is unhealthy, but it can be a difficult problem to recognize, let alone fix. But Jesus offers us the tools to diagnose our sickness and grab ahold of …

The Beauty in the Mess – Mark 10:46-52

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Mark 10:46-52 as we begin our new series, “Thunderhead.” Sometimes in our lives we feel like everything is a complete mess. Maybe it is only for a fleeting moment, maybe it seems an endless season. But how can we view even the messiness of our brokenness as a valuable asset in our walk with Jesus? …

Our Great Reward – Hebrews 11:32-40

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches the final message in our series, “The Gospel,” by discussing the rewards of faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Such faith benefits the believer in earthly and eternal ways. We see how, by faith, we can know a greater fulfillment and joy in every aspect of our lives.