Jon Brands (EEFC Elder) shares a special message with us on the call to servanthood. Scripture is abundantly clear that part of our calling as followers of Jesus is to serve others. No reasonable believer would argue otherwise. But why is this so important, how do we do this, and what is the purpose of being a servant? These are questions we …
Simple Christmas #2 – From Shopping to Serving
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? …
Shine the Light – 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our series in the book of 2 Timothy, called “Keep the Fire Burning.” As we come to the end of this letter, we find in Paul’s farewell a last call to the task at hand. In building a hot, bright fire of faith we are not presented with a picture of how we put this fire …
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? …
Counter-cultural Love – Colossians 3:18-4:1
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us back into the book of Colossians we are met with Paul’s description of how the church is to act in the Christ-like love of the new nature (Col 3:14). In Colossians 3:18-4:1, Paul uses three examples to counter any culturally defiled conceptions of love with the deep, true, and meaningful love that is displayed through …
Gospel-centered Service – Colossians 1:24-29
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins a new series, “Unwavering,” as we continue our study through the book of Colossians. In Colossians 1:1-23, the Apostle Paul lays out, in no uncertain terms, the truth and authority of the Gospel. But what does it look like for us to operate under that truth and authority? How do we know if we are acting …
Married For Life – John 13
Pastor Ron Eckberg shares a special message from John 13. For better or worse. For richer or poor. In sickness and in health. Those phrases—so often heard in wedding ceremonies—define the depth a marriage relationship. But how many of us apply those same characteristics to all our relationships? We examine this topic through the lens of God’s Word in a …