Dangerous Denial – 2 Timothy 3:1-11

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches a special message from 2 Timothy 3:1-11. Denial is the shock absorber for the soul,” writes C.S. Lewis, “It protects us until we are equipped to cope with reality.” The problem is that sooner or later we must cope with that reality whether we want to or not. This week we will look at the danger …

Approaching God’s Promises – Genesis 17

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Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches the next message in our series, “Promises, Promises,” as we study the life and faith of Abraham. What God promises God delivers. Sometimes we have to wait but we can be assured he will always come through as we see in the life of Abram (soon to be Abraham). God made an incredible promise and would …

The Caleb Heart, Part 2

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the second message of a two-part series on Caleb. This week we look at the characteristics of this bold and faithful man and discover how we can mold our lives after his.

The Caleb Heart – Numbers 14:24

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Pastor Ron Eckberg begins a special 2-week mini-series on the life of Caleb. Sadly, life can beat us up. It can give us the wrinkles and battle scars that leave us grumpy and bitter. Yet, some come through those same fights with a smile on their face and a light in their eyes. They live with grace, purpose, and passion. …

How the Mighty Fail – Genesis 12:10-20

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Pastor Ron Eckberg continues our study on the life of Abram in our series, “New Horizon.” One of the great things about the Bible is that God does not sugarcoat the actions and character of even the greatest of the men and women within its pages. Abraham is a case in point. While being one of the great models of …

The Story of Us

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Pastor Ron Eckberg shares a special message as we close out 2019 together. In “The Story of Us” we see how no matter our circumstances and no matter our qualifications (or lack thereof), God’s grace and power are poised to work in and through us in the coming year. Our story is still yet to be finished!

Greater Faith

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Pastor Ron Eckberg continues our 2019 Advent series, “Greater Gifts,” by teaching on the gift of faith. Our celebration of Christmas centers on the manger and the birth of a baby. This child was, as the writer of Hebrews tells us, “the author and perfecter of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2). Join us this week as we look at another of …

The Battle Within – Galatians 5:16-26

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Pastor Ron Eckberg leads us through the next section of our study in the book of Galatians, “The Real Thing.” In every minute of every day we face countless choices. The Apostle Paul presents us with our greatest minute-to-minute choice in Galatians 5:16-26, the choice to walk according to the Spirit of God or to follow our own fallen nature.

Binding Our Brokenness – Galatians 3:15-29

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Pastor Ron Eckberg continues our study through the book of Galatians, “The Real Thing.” The appendix is an odd part of the human anatomy. While it may have once had a purpose, it is now useless to the human body. Similarly, over the past few weeks, we’ve seen how the law is left useless in light of God’s grace. In …

The Power in the Gospel – Galatians 2:1-10

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Pastor Ron Eckberg continues our study through Galatians by teaching from Galatians 2:1-10. We live in confusing times and nowhere is that confusion more prevalent and tragic than in the church. As more churches turn from the truth of the Gospel, more believers find themselves asking Pilate’s question; “What is Truth?” The answer is simple: the Gospel of Jesus Christ.