Erie Evangelical Free Church (Erie, IL)

Genesis 32:22-32 - Lessons in the Dark

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series, "Behind the Shield," as we look at the life of Jacob. Ever work hard on a problem, only to come to the end of the day and think, "Duh! I should have known that!" It can be easy to miss truths that should be obvious. Sometimes God uses the dark of night to teach us lessons we should have learned in the light. We see how as we follow Jacob's night of learning in Genesis 32:22-32.

Genesis 23:1-21 – Faithfulness in the Face of Danger

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new series, "Behind the Shield," as we look at the closing scenes of Jacob's journey. Sometimes we feel like life moves us out of the frying pan and into the fire. This is how Jacob feels as he begins his journey back to his homeland. As he faces the ever increasing danger ahead, God shows him (and us!), through Genesis 31:1-21, how faithfulness is the key to endurance.

When 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? We find these answers as we look at Hebrews 10:19-25.

Luke 24:13-35 - Re-Launch

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg follows our Easter message with a special sermon titled, "Re-Launch". It's easy to get off track and to let fear, doubt, or disappointment take our focus off who we are meant to be and what we are called to do. But Jesus' resurrection was the exclamation point on His restoration of our lives. So, even when we wander, how does the reality of the resurrection re-launch our Kingdom focus? Luke 24:13-35 gives us the answer.

Luke 24:1-12 - Jesus is Alive! (Easter 2023)

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches our Easter message. "Jesus is alive!" It's our glorious, worshipful cry of Easter morning. But in the midst of our celebrations, do we stop to ask: What does that mean in the face of the busyness, trials, and triumphs of our daily lives? We celebrate and consider this foundational truth in Luke 24:1-12.

Genesis 31:1-55 - Headed Home

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our current section of Genesis and our series, "Passing the Torch". There's no place like home, right? In Genesis 31, Jacob feels God calling him to return home. Through the ups and downs of his return, Jacob shows us how we can return to God's calling in our own lives. 

Genesis 30:25-43 - Credit Where Credit’s Due

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches another lesson in our series, "Passing the Torch". Trials in this life are many... but so too are blessings! While we talk often about how we handle the difficulties in life, it is also important that we know how to handle God's blessings with grace and faithfulness. In Genesis 30:25-43, we find three instructions in how we engage with God's blessings.

Genesis 29:31-30:24 - Finding Peace

Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the next message in our series through Genesis. In John 14 Jesus promised to give us peace yet that peace seems to continually elude us. We are restless, peace-less, dissatisfied and always wanting more. This Sunday, as we continue our study of the Genesis story, we learn how to find the peace that Jesus spoke of as we look at the lives of three people who failed in the pursuit.