Guarding the Flame – 2 Timothy 1:13-18

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study of 2 Timothy in our series, “Keeping the Fire Burning”. The flames of a fire may look remarkably similar even though they burn from very different sources. The same is true of the passion of those who claim faith in Jesus. And yet, we have all seen false flames burn hot and bright before …

The Power of Grace – Colossians 2:20-23

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to teach through the book of Colossians in our series, “Unwavering.” Ever feel like nothing you do is enough? You’re not happy enough, you aren’t successful enough, you can do enough for your family, etc.? The reason is that our best efforts were never meant to be enough for us. As we read Colossians 2:20-23 we …

Gospel-centered Service – Colossians 1:24-29

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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 …

Testing for Truth – 1 John 4:1-6

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Pastor Ron Eckberg continues our series, “A Different Kind of Love.” On the night of his arrest and trial Jesus stood before Pilate who asked the age-old question, “What is truth?” Two thousand years later the answer to that question seems to be as elusive to our world as ever. The problem, of course, is that we continue to look …

The Benefits of Abiding – 1 John 2:26-27

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins a new series in 1 John called, “Abide.” After spending the opening section of his letter telling the church about the difference between the light and dark, John begins to beg the believers to remain (or “abide”) in that light. How do we do this? John begins this instruction in 1 John 2:18-25.

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.