Unexpected Results – Matthew 20:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series in the Gospel of Matthew. We often operate as if we have certainties about life. But what happens when we encounter the unexpected? In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus teaches us how to live in the peace of God’s promises even when things do not work out according to our plans.

Christmas and the Old Testament

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us into our new series, “Christmas Parties”. In a season where Christmas parties abound, it’s easy to get lost in the moment and only see what is right in front of us. But, in order to rejoice more deeply in this Christmas season we have to go back to see what the birth of Jesus meant …

Finding Peace – Genesis 29:31-30:24

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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 …

Peace in the Wilderness – Genesis 28:10-22

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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 …

Frustration vs. Peace – Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series through Ecclesiastes called, “Vs.” Solomon has talked about a lot of the futility of human life. And, from a certain perspective, we can easily see and agree with his point. But we still have a choice in how we respond to such futility. It can either frustrate us or lead us to peace. How …

Hope for our Weary Hearts – Advent 2020 (Week 1)

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our 2020 Advent series, “The Thrill of Hope.” Over the next four weeks we will take time to remember and reflect on the thrilling hope that accompanies the birth of our Savior. This week we want to acknowledge the weariness that comes with life in this world and recognize the only hope for our weary hearts.

Greater Peace – Matthew 1:18-25

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our 2019 Advent series, “Greater Gifts,” by discussing how Jesus’ birth brings the gift of peace. Peace is a grand ideal. Yet, when it comes to actually finding or having peace, it seems that it’s more of a wishful thought than an attainable goal. This week we see how Jesus brings peace not to some degree, …