The Roar of Victory – Matthew 21:1-11

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches our Palm Sunday sermon from Matthew 21:1-11. As Jesus enters Jerusalem to begin the final week of his earthly ministry, he does so to the roar of the crowd. But even those cheering could not conceive of how great a victory they were about to witness. Even in the midst of chaos, Jesus offers them, and …

Praise in the Valley – Psalm 18:1-3

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches a special message from Psalm 118:1-3 titled, “Praise in the Valley.” We look at the words of King David and discover three strategies for finding purpose, hope, and joy even in the midst of the most difficult times of our lives.

The Fullness of God’s Promises – Genesis 18:1-15

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our current series, “Promises, Promises” in which we study Abraham’s wait for God to fulfill His promises. Sometimes you feel like you just can’t take any more. This had to be how Abraham felt in the 25th year of God’s promise with no fulfillment in sight. But in Genesis 18, God reassures Abraham and we see …

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 …

Waiting on God’s Promises – Genesis 16:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through our study of the life of Abraham in our current series, “Promises, Promises.” Waiting is an unnatural posture. But if we believe in the certainty of God’s promises, then we must be ready and willing to wait for Him to come through. But that unnatural act takes work. Genesis 16:1-16 shows us …

The Certainty of God’s Promises

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, “Promises, Promises” by exploring Genesis 15:1-21. We read God’s promises in Scripture and feel encouraged for a moment. But when life gets dark, times get difficult, or when we simply get distracted… how do we stay grounded in those promises? Genesis 15 gives us a picture of how to live in the certainty …

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. …

Living an Enduring Faith – Genesis 14:17-24

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our current series, “New Horizon,” as we discuss faith that lasts. Last week, we talked about the weight of every choice we make. But even when we choose the Spirit over the flesh, the battle isn’t over. Often our faithfulness requires that we endure trials and testing. How do we persist in our faith in the …

The Weight of Choice – Genesis 14:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg discusses Genesis 14:1-16 in the next week of our series, “New Horizon.” We make thousands of choices each day. We consider some decisions to be major while others are thought of as relatively minor. But what if we realized that EVERY choice made a lasting impact on our lives? Genesis 14:1-16 shows how the decisions of Lot …