Lighting the Gospel Fuse – Mark 14:12-26

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Mark 14:12-26 in our current series “The End is the Beginning.” We all know that we have a mission that flows from our faith. We also know there are many roadblocks that keep us from that mission. But in this week’s passage, as Jesus prepares to fulfill His mission, we see three distinct hurdles and …

Two Responses to Jesus – Mark 14:1-11

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our series, “The End is the Beginning.” Over the course of the next several weeks we will see Jesus take on the culmination of His earthly ministry. But before that, we’ll find a scene that reveals the two responses we have to choose from when encountered by Jesus’ sacrifice and how each response changes every aspect …

Why Do I Need the Holy Spirit?

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our 3-week conversation on the Holy Spirit. Over the past two weeks we have discussed who the Holy Spirit is and what he does. But have you ever wondered why the Holy Spirit matters in your everyday life? This week we look at the direct influence of the Holy Spirit on our lives and how this …

What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the second week of our series, “We’ve Got Spirit!” Last week we established who the Holy Spirit is but this still leaves us with a question of what He does. How does the Holy Spirit work? This week we will break down the Holy Spirit’s work into several broad categories and see how this changes who …

Who is the Holy Spirit?

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the first message in our series, “Back to School: We’ve Got Spirit.” This week we talk about the nature of the Holy Spirit and why this is so important for us to understand as we seek to live out our Christian faith.

The Return of Routine – John 21

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches us from John 21 on the asset, danger, and springboard of routine. “I’m ready to get back in a routine!” How many times have you heard (or said) that line recently? Let’s face it, after a summer of sports, swimming, vacation and any number of other activities, we look forward to getting back to a “routine” …

Hope for the Rich and the Poor – Mark 12:35-44

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg walks us through Mark 12:35-44. Ever find yourself going through the motions? Like you’re doing what needs to be done but find no joy, no fulfillment, no purpose in it? In this week’s passage we discuss the difference between empty religious action and the hope of active faith.

The Characteristics of True Love – Mark 12:28-34

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Mark 12:28-o34 and asks, “Have you ever feel overwhelmed by the Bible?” It’s a big book with a lot to say about God and our lives. And yet, in its simplest form, it boils down to understanding, accepting, and living out God’s perfect love. This week we’ll see Jesus’ conversation with a curious man where …