Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the second week of our 2023 Christmas series, “Simple Christmas”. With Jesus as our central focus of our season we have peace in the busyness of the weeks ahead. But, how does this help us move from walking through mere tradition or mindless activities to a purposeful service to the Kingdom and to those around us? …
The Journey of Praise – Psalm 134
Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches a special Thanksgiving message. Thanksgiving is a day we set apart to express our gratitude for all we have been blessed with. But why should we need to be reminded? Why must we set aside a day to encourage us to give thanks, especially when we have so much to be thankful for? This week we …
Responding to “What if…?” – Philippians 4:4-7
In a break from our current series, Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches a special message on responding to the unknowns in our lives. Everywhere we turn we face the “what ifs” of life. Some will come to pass, most will not. So how should God’s people respond to the continued negativity of our world and, sometimes, our own minds? The Apostle Paul …
No Greater Love – John 15:9-17
Pastor Ron Eckberg delivers a special Memorial Day message at EEFC. Memorial Day should be a somber day of remembering those who paid the ultimate price defending freedoms we enjoy. For Christians, however, there is a greater “Memorial Day” called “Every Day” – for every day, hour, and minute should be a reminder of the price Christ paid for our …
Why We Gather – Hebrews 10:19-25
Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special message to our morning service called, “When We Gather”. Every believer understands that gathering to worship with the body of Christ is important. But why? Whey can’t we just engage in online Bible studies and virtual services? What happens when we gather that makes that time so vital to our spiritual growth and maturity? …
Finding Peace – Genesis 29:31-30:24
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 …
Our God Reigns – Psalm 42
Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches a special message from Psalm 46 entitled, “Our God Reigns”.
Fighting Against Desire – Genesis 26:34-28:9
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 …
Just Another Day? – Psalm 118:24
Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special New Year’s Day message from Psalm 118:24. Together we discuss the importance of grateful hearts and praising lips when we think on the incredible blessings God has given us as we look to the year ahead.
Christmas from the Chaos – Genesis 1:2a
Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the second week of our Christmas series, “Let There Be Light.” Last week we discussed the perfection of God’s creation and how the birth of Jesus is a continuation and restoration of that perfection. But what about when life isn’t perfect? How does the Christmas story reflect God’s work of overwhelming the chaos that is all …