Erie Evangelical Free Church (Erie, IL)

Matthew 13:53-58 - The Danger of Familiarity

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches our new series, "The Spark," as we jump back into our study through the Gospel of Matthew. We all like to be comfortable. But what happens when our comfort in what we think, like, or do becomes the ultimate standard by which we measure our lives? And how do we prepare to respond when Jesus calls us to move beyond our comfort?

Christmas in a Dark Age (Sunday, December 22nd, 2024)

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg finishes out our Christmas series. Over the past few weeks we've talked about how the birth of Jesus provides every generation of God's people with reason to celebrate. But the incarnation is bigger than just the believers. This week we discuss how Christmas matters to all mankind.

Christmas and the New Testament (Sunday, December 8th, 2024)

Pastor Ron Eckberg leads us through the second week of our Christmas series, "Christmas Parties." Last week we discussed how the coming of the Messiah is a celebration for the faith of the Old Testament. This week we move forward to see how the birth of Jesus was the perfect act to bring hope and celebration to the faith of the New Testament believers.

Christmas and the Old Testament

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us into our new series, "Christmas Parties". In a season where Christmas parties abound, it's easy to get lost in the moment and only see what is right in front of us. But, in order to rejoice more deeply in this Christmas season we have to go back to see what the birth of Jesus meant to God's people in the OT to truly appreciate what it means to us today.

Gratitude - Week 3 (Sunday, November 24th, 2024)

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our series on gratitude. Over the past two weeks we've been reminded of the gratitude that should pour out of us when we consider the salvation of Jesus Christ and the renewal of the Holy Spirit. But as we think on these things we also remember that, in Christ, we are adopted into the family of God. This adoption changes our lives and gives us yet another point of gratitude in our faith.

Gratitude - Week 2 (Sunday, November 17th, 2024)

Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the second week in our 3-week series on gratitude. Last week we built a foundation for gratitude. It develops when we never forget the beauty of our salvation. This week we'll see how the grateful heart that rejoices in the salvation of Jesus continues to live in celebration and with great joy because of God's restoration that is granted to the one who trusts in Him.

Gratitude - Week 1 (Sunday, November 10th, 2024)

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks off our new sermon series that leads us through the Thanksgiving season. We live in one of the most prosperous times and cultures in human history. And yet, depression, anxiety, and discontent seem to be the norm rather than the exception. So how do we grasp the fullest joy possible? We gratefully consider the true riches of the person and work of Jesus. 

Matthew 13:44-53 - Picking Sides

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our study through Matthew 11-13 with a final message titled, "Picking Sides." Over the past several weeks, we have heard Jesus establishing a choice of how every person will respond to Him. As we close out this section of the gospel of Matthew we find Jesus addressing His disciples and showing them the value of choosing wisely.