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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our current section of Genesis and our series, “Passing the Torch”. There’s no place like home, right? In Genesis 31, Jacob feels God calling him to return home. Through the ups and downs of his return, Jacob shows us how we can return to God’s calling in our own lives.
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches another lesson in our series, “Passing the Torch”. Trials in this life are many… but so too are blessings! While we talk often about how we handle the difficulties in life, it is also important that we know how to handle God’s blessings with grace and faithfulness. In Genesis 30:25-43, we find three instructions in how …
Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the next message in our series through Genesis. In John 14 Jesus promised to give us peace yet that peace seems to continually elude us. We are restless, peace-less, dissatisfied and always wanting more. This Sunday, as we continue our study of the Genesis story, we learn how to find the peace that Jesus spoke of …
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 leads us back into our study of the third section in the book of Genesis in our series called, “Passing the Torch.” Faithfulness is never easy. It requires commitment to stay on track with purpose and to see our works in the faith completed. In Genesis 29:1-14, Jacob works his way through God’s calling. In doing so, …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study through the book of Genesis. We all want our days to be filled with peace. In Genesis 28:10-22, we find Jacob in a chaotic time of life (can you relate?). We also find God intervening to grant the peace that Jacob needs in that very moment. Through this interaction we see three avenues through …
Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Passing the Torch”. In the well known story of Jacob stealing Isaac’s blessing (from Genesis 26:34-38:9), we see how the deep-seeded issues in God’s chosen family lead to dire consequences and struggle. In doing so we see the dangers of conflict and are encouraged to see how faith overwhelms our …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series in the book of Genesis. We know that our God is a God of blessing – always giving His children all we need. And yet, how easy it is to lose our way and begin to feel that the well of His blessings has dried up. Genesis 26:12-33 gives us a look at God’s …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through our current series, “Passing the Torch.” We will often be met with roadblocks and challenges to our faith in Jesus. Sometimes the conflict is with the world around us and other times it results from the fear within our own hearts. In Genesis 26:1-11, God reminds us that He is in control and …
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches week 2 of our current series in the book of Genesis called, “Passing the Torch.” Our lives are all lived in pursuit of treasure. Some pursue the treasure of financial prosperity, others the treasure of fame, others the treasure of peace and fulfillment. The question is, how do we identify treasures that are worth the energy …
