Erie Evangelical Free Church (Erie, IL)

Colossians 3:12-17 - In with the New

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next messages in our series on the book of Colossians, "Unwavering." Most of us are fairly adept at recognizing things we need to change. Where we often struggle is in identifying what we need to change TO. Last week we identified the old nature, which we put away when our focus is set on Christ. In Colossians 3:12-17, we learn about the proper replacement for that old nature.

Colossians 3:5-11 - Out With the Old

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches the next message in our current series, "Unwavering." In Colossians 3:1-4, Paul instructed us to set our focus on Christ. But what then? How do we take steps forward into Christ-likeness with our gaze set above? Paul gives us two practical pieces of advice. We find the first direction this week, in vs5-11.

Colossians 3:1-4 - Setting our Focus

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next lesson in our study through the book of Colossians. Focus. While some may harness it better than others, we all have the ability to focus. The question is: Where and how do we direct our focus? Even in our spiritual lives, where growth and maturity is a gift from God, the extent to which we utilize that gift comes down to a matter of focus. How so? Paul explains in Colossians 3:1-4.

Colossians 2:20-23 - The Power of Grace

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 find Paul explaining WHY our efforts can never be enough and how God's grace is everything we need.

Colossians 2:16-19 - Growing Up True

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to walk us through the book of Colossians in our series, "Unwavering." It's easy to tell the difference between a toddler and a full-grown adult. All you have to do is look! But how do we tell the difference between a mature and an immature believer? How do we know if our own walk with the Lord is growing? Paul gives us some insight into these questions and more in Colossians 2:16-19.

Colossians 2:8-15 - Understanding True Freedom

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg brings us back into our study through the book of Colossians. Freedom is a buzz-word in our American culture. We stand for it. We value it. We want it. But do we really know what "freedom" truly is? In Colossians 2:8-15, Paul shows how we often have a skewed perspective of freedom. Fortunately, he also reveals how we can have our vision clarified as we grasp the reality of true freedom.

In Jars of Clay - 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches a special message for our church. Far too many Christians feel as though they have no ministry calling because they are so “ordinary”. Nothing could be further from the truth. Ordinary people, those of us the Apostle Paul refers to as “jars of clay”, are the ones God most often chooses to accomplish his purposes.  Join us Sunday as we dive into II Corinthians 4:7-8 in a message titled, “In Jars of Clay”. 

Colossians 2:1-7 - Serving in the Name

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from our current series, "Unwavering." As followers of Jesus, we have a mission to love God and to love others. But often we struggle with the thought of how we get there. In Colossians 2:1-7, Paul gives us three thoughts to remember in helping us plot a course toward God's calling in each of our lives.