Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches on Easter morning. The faithful disciple of Jesus Christ knows that Easter is an important day for our faith. It is the reminder and celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Why is Jesus’ sinless life and sacrificial death not enough? Why is it so crucial for us that Jesus rose from the dead? In this Easter …
How We Purposefully Embrace Death
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the second week of our Back-to-School series, “The Final Bell,” in which we discuss the biblical significance of embracing death. Last week we discussed the need to embrace the reality of death in order to allow Jesus’ victory to sharpen our focus, clarify our purpose, and deepen our joy even in the loss and pain of physical death. …
Jesus is Alive! – Luke 24:1-12 (Easter 2023)
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches our very special Easter message. “Jesus is alive!” It’s our glorious, worshipful cry of Easter morning. But in the midst of our celebrations, do we stop to ask: What does that mean in the face of the busyness, trials, and triumphs of our daily lives? We celebrate and consider this foundational truth in Luke 24:1-12.
New Day, New Life – 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches a special Easter message entitled, “New Day, New Life.” The resurrection of Jesus Christ is much more than a historically miraculous event. It is the event that washed over the darkness, fear, and doubt that filled the preceding weekend. In doing so, the dawn of Easter morning changes everything about our lives and our world. How so? …
Living with Hope Beyond Death – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series, “Hold the Line,” as we study the book of 1 Thessalonians. One of the few certainties in life is death. That sounds a bit morbid, but it’s true! So how does our pursuit of the holiness of God and the love of Christ change the way we deal with the mortality of our lives …
The Power in Resurrection – Galatians 2:11-21
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Galatians 2 as we continue our series, “The Real Thing.” Sometimes what we know and how we are are worlds apart. Shouldn’t it be easier to turn our right knowledge into right action? In Galatians 2:11-21 Paul confronts Peter for letting his actions run contrary to what he knows. In doing so, he shows us …
Life in Eternity – Revelation 21:1-7, 22-27
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our conversation on how the resurrection is about more than Easter morning. Last week we discussed how our faith changes every aspect of how we live our lives in this world. But that’s only a sliver of time in relation to eternity. So what does our belief in the resurrected Savior affect our eternity? We find …
Life in this World – John 15:1-8
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg follows up on our Easter Sunday gathering. Last week, we celebrated the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. But how does this incredible, victorious display of His sovereign authority change our everyday lives? In John 15:1-8 we discuss how our resurrected life in Jesus changes how we daily engage in the world around us.
4 Responses to an Empty Tomb – Easter 2019
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg shares our special Easter morning message. We all respond to events and situations in our own unique ways. Regardless of our style, some events demand that we react in some way. This Easter we’ll see how the biblical story shows us four distinct responses to an empty tomb and how our response to the Risen Messiah will …
The Power of a Word – 1 Corinthians 1:18
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from 1 Corinthians 1:18. The resurrection of Jesus is the most defining event in human history. As we celebrate this Easter, we recognize that such a profound truth requires a decisive response. And the Apostle Paul shows exactly how every person, including you and me, will respond to this reality. How will we respond?