Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches on the need and joy of gratitude in our lives. Do you know any truly grumpy, ungrateful people? You probably do and perhaps that describes you. There are too many ungrateful people in the world, and, sadly enough, in the church. Fortunately, we can change that. Join us Sunday as we dive into the Scriptures and …
Practical Sabbath – Mark 2:23-28
Pastor Jonathan closes our back-to-school series, “Recess” by looking at Mark 2:23-28. We have discussed what Sabbath is and why we reject it. But, how do we actually implement a biblical Sabbath rest into our lives? This Sunday we see Jesus confronted about His “work” on the Sabbath. From this we draw four foundations for Sabbath practice in our own …
Sabbath Diagnostics – Why We Reject Rest
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our back-to-school series on God’s Sabbath rest. Last week we discussed the gift of Sabbath and why it is valuable for our lives. But why then do we so often reject it? This week we will look at reasons we reject Sabbath, the idols that lie behind them, and how we can overcome them to embrace …
Rest For the Restless – Exodus 20:8-11
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks off our back to school series, “Recess,” by teaching on the beauty and blessing of God’s Sabbath rest. Our world moves FAST! It often feels like we have to work harder and harder to keep up. This, inevitably, leaves us all feeling worn out. But this is not the way we were created to live. This …
Generous Hearts – 2 Corinthians 8-9
Pastor Jonathan concludes our series, “DNA”. We serve a generous God. One who gives us His unmerited love, forgiveness, and blessings. Understanding this, we respond to Him and to those around us with generosity of our own. We give not because we have to, but because we get to. This week we see how this plays out as part of …
The Needed Conversation – Mark 1:35-39
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our DNA series by discussing why we must be a people and a church of prayer. Few would argue against the importance of prayer in the Christian faith. But many of us struggle to understand WHY it is important. This week we look at why prayer is a vital part of our time together and why …
The Power of Praise – Isaiah 6
Pastor Ron Eckberg continues our series on why we do what we do at EEFC. We are creatures of habit and as such we run the risk of forgetting why we do the things we do. This is especially true in our corporate worship experience. We are in the midst of our DNA series – exploring the “why” behind our …
Eat and Drink – Luke 22:14-20
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our current series on the DNA of the church by teaching from Luke 22:14-20. Sometimes the smallest things carry great significance. In the Christian faith a small bit of bread and a sip of grape juice are more important than those outside the church could think possible. This week we take a look at the Lord’s …
To Tell the Truth – Acts 2:14-38
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, “DNA” by teaching from Acts 2:14-38 and the central role of preaching in the Christian life. Preaching is about proclaiming biblical truth. This is an important part of our Sunday gatherings, but it is also a part of the mission for every believer. This week we see why this is necessary and how …
Reviving Fatherhood – Ezekiel 37
Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches a special Father’s Day message from Ezekiel 37. From time to time we all find ourselves a little empty, a little dry, and in need of renewal. This Father’s Day we will look at Ezekiel 37 and see how God shows that the sustaining power of revival depends not upon our circumstances, but on His presence.