Erie Evangelical Free Church (Erie, IL)

The Vintner, the Vine, and the Branches - John 15:1-5

Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special message from the Gospel of John. Wine is mentioned well over 200 times in the Bible and its usage reveals several aspects of God’s revelation to us and his calling upon us. No passage is more profound on both counts than Jesus words recorded in John 15. 

Boundless Calling - Matthew 9:35-11:1

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our series, "Passport." Knowing who we are is important, but it only matters if we know how that identity shapes what we do. As we close this section of Matthew, we find Jesus sending out the disciples and are reminded about the boundless nature of our own calling through our identity in Jesus Christ.

Matthew 9:9-34 - Boundless Life

Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the next message in our current series in Matthew 8-10. Good. Better. Best. We want to enjoy the “good” life but that will never be enough so we move on up the ladder. Sadly, we fail to realize that the best life has to offer will still never be enough. What we really need is “new” life, the life Jesus offers. This week we examine how Jesus gave this new life to different people through different avenues.

Matthew 9:1-8 - Boundless Hope

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through the book of Over the past few weeks we've observed Jesus' display of His authority and God's grace. Why are these so important in our day-to-day lives? Matthew answers this question in the next story of healing. In Matthew 9:1-8 we find the boundless hope of the Messiah's identity and mission.

Matthew 8:18-34 - Boundless Authority

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches week #2 in our study, "Passport". It's a very "Christian" thing to say that Jesus has all authority in our lives? But does He? Matthew 8:18-34 shows the magnificent power and boundless reach of the authority of Jesus as it challenges us to decide whether or not we are willing to submit fully to that authority.

Matthew 8:1-17 - Boundless Grace

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us into our new series, "Passport." Understanding who you are is vital to knowing your purpose and mission. When it comes to our faith, our identity as disciples of Christ shapes our everyday actions. In Matthew 8:1-17 Jesus' identity as an expression of God's boundless grace leads us forward in our own identity and missional calling in His Kingdom.

His Call to Blessing - Acts 1:1-8

Ron Huisman preaches a special sermon at Erie Evangelical Free Church. As we open to Acts 1:1-8, we focus on how God wants to use every one of us for the mission and purpose of His kingdom. 

Matthew 7:13-29 - The Response of a Kingdom Heart

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the conclusion of our current series, "The King and His Kingdom," on the first book in the Gospel of Matthew. In the final teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew relays how Jesus leaves His followers with a choice and it's the same choice we face today: How will I respond to Jesus' call to follow Him in His Kingdom?