Pastor Jonathan Eckberg jumps back into our study of Genesis in our series, “Behind the Shield.” Sometimes the responsibilities, concerns, or even joys of everyday life can steal our focus and leave us in a “rut”. This isn’t necessarily wrong, until it steals our attention from what God has called us to do. In these times we must reset our …
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 …
Three Guides for Gracious Living – Genesis 33:18-34:31
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study of the life of Jacob in our series, “Behind the Shield.” Genesis 34 is a dark chapter in our study of Jacob’s life. It is full of lust, deception, and murder. Not exactly an uplifting example of godly living! However, through this darkness God shows us three important guides to help us live gracious …
Surprised by Forgiveness – Genesis 33:1-17
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Behind the Shield.” No one likes to be wrong. Most of us like admitting our errors even less. In Genesis 33, Jacob must come face to face with the mistakes of his past. But through this meeting and shocking reconciliation, we learn three important aspects of faithful forgiveness.
Lessons in the Dark – Genesis 32:22-32
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series, “Behind the Shield,” as we look at the life of Jacob. Ever work hard on a problem, only to come to the end of the day and think, “Duh! I should have known that!” It can be easy to miss truths that should be obvious. Sometimes God uses the dark of night to teach us …
Faithfulness in the Face of Danger – Genesis 32:1-21
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, “Behind the Shield,” as we look at the closing scenes of Jacob’s journey. Sometimes we feel like life moves us out of the frying pan and into the fire. This is how Jacob feels as he begins his journey back to his homeland. As he faces the ever increasing danger ahead, God shows him …
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? …
Re-Launch – Luke 24:13-35
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg follows our Easter message with a special sermon titled, “Re-Launch”. It’s easy to get off track and to let fear, doubt, or disappointment take our focus off who we are meant to be and what we are called to do. But Jesus’ resurrection was the exclamation point on His restoration of our lives. So, even when we wander, …
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.
Headed Home – Genesis 31:1-55
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our current section of Genesis and our series, “Passing the Torch”. There’s no place like home, right? In Genesis 31, Jacob feels God calling him to return home. Through the ups and downs of his return, Jacob shows us how we can return to God’s calling in our own lives.