Episodes
Episodes
4 days ago
Matthew 20:17-28 - Lessons in Suffering
4 days ago
4 days ago
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg brings us back into our study through the Gospel of Matthew. One of the common themes in the New Testament is the call to endurance and strength in the face of suffering. Why is this so common and how do we maintain a faithful pursuit of righteousness in the face of such trials? Jesus' interactions with his disciples in Matthew 20:17-28 gives us critical insight into this question.
4 days ago
On-target Worship - Psalm 63:1-3
4 days ago
4 days ago
Pastor Ron Eckberg offers a special message entitled, "On-target Worship". Every person worships something or someone—but who or what is it? In Psalm 63, even during a tough time in his life, David’s devotion to the one true God remains strong. This Memorial Day Sunday, we’ll reflect on the first four verses of this psalm and examine the focus of our own worship.
Saturday May 24, 2025
James 1:19-27 – Hearing and Doing: A Faith that Works
Saturday May 24, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
A special message from EEFC Elder, Ron Huisman. Knowing what to do and actually acting on that knowledge can be two wildly different things. But in the book of James we are urged to go beyond merely hearing God’s Word and commanded to do what it says.
Sunday May 18, 2025
Matthew 20:1-16 - Unexpected Results
Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series in the Gospel of Matthew. We often operate as if we have certainties about life. But what happens when we encounter the unexpected? In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus teaches us how to live in the peace of God's promises even when things do not work out according to our plans.
Sunday May 11, 2025
Matthew 19:13-30 - Three Barriers to Blessing
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, "All Hail the King." To live in faithful obedience to Jesus Christ is a difficult charge. Part of the difficulty is that we are all drawn to things that compete for our spiritual affections. In Matthew 19:13-29, we learn how to recognize and reject that competition as we cling to Jesus.
Sunday May 11, 2025
Matthew 19:1-12 - Divine Design
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us into our next series in the Gospel of Matthew, "All Hail the King," with a message from Matthew 19:1-12. God has established His created order in our world. Unfortunately, whether by rebellion or by ignorance, we too often choose our own design over His. this week, Jesus reminds us of and challenges us with the beauty and power of God's design for our faith, our lives, and our eternity.
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Easter 2025 (Sunday, April 20th, 2025)
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg brings a special Easter Sunday message. In Acts 2 Peter and the disciples, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, present the first Christian sermon ever preached. In it they tell us not just about who Jesus is, but about the power and purpose of His resurrection. This truth changes every life on earth. So how will we respond to it?
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Matthew 18:1-25 - Cultivating Christ-like Community
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg completes our series on the fourth main section of Matthew's gospel. Over the past few months we have seen how Jesus revealed His messianic identity. In doing so, He kicked off the events that would lead to His betrayal, death, and resurrection. He also began preparing the disciples for their calling to build His church. But HOW should they go about that mission? This week Jesus gives the blueprint for carrying out their divinely appointed work.

Erie Evangelical Free Church
Erie Evangelical Free Church (EEFC) in Erie, Illinois is a Bible-teaching, Bible-believing gathering of imperfect Christ followers who seek to know God and to learn to love our community better. We'd love to have you join us in person any Sunday morning at 10am!
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