Erie Evangelical Free Church (Erie, IL)

Matthew 6:19-7:12 - Guarding a Kingdom Heart

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next message in our series in the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. Sometimes we have a goal or a purpose in mind and, while it takes great effort, we can work our way to achieving that goal. But then what? It's easy to let down our guard and slip back into old habits. When it comes to hearts that pursue the Heavenly kingdom, Jesus teaches us how to guard them from falling apart.

Matthew 6:1-18 - Developing a Kingdom Heart

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us back into our study of the book of Matthew. Information is important, but it doesn't do us much good unless we figure out what to do with it. In the second half of the sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us what it looks like to live as citizens of the Kingdom he described in Matthew 5. In Matthew 6 he tells us that it all comes back to the state of our hearts.

Rise Up! - Easter Message 2024

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches on Easter morning. The faithful disciple of Jesus Christ knows that Easter is an important day for our faith. It is the reminder and celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Why is Jesus' sinless life and sacrificial death not enough? Why is it so crucial for us that Jesus rose from the dead? In this Easter message, we discuss the beauty and promise of the resurrection.

Fans or Followers - John 6

Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special Palm Sunday message to EEFC. We celebrate as Palm Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem and was met by a multitude of adoring fans. A few days later he faced the cross—mostly alone, abandoned, and denied. Will we be those adoring, fickle fans that run when the story doesn’t go our way or will we be faithful followers that follow in Jesus’ steps no matter where they take us?

Matthew 5:17-48 - Raising the Bar

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study of Matthew as we look at the next section of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by reminding his disciples of their calling to and blessing in His alternate kingdom. But how, then, does this change His disciples lives? In the next section of His teaching, Jesus raises the bar on the expectations of what it looks like to live in THIS kingdom. 

Matthew 5:1-16 - A Different Look

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches the second week of series, "The King and His Kingdom." Last week, Matthew introduced the call to the Kingdom of Heaven through Jesus' ministry. But what does it look like for us to live in and for such a kingdom? We see Jesus begin to clearly define the life of a Kingdom disciple in the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).

Matthew 4:12-25 - The King and His Kingdom

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks off our brand new series, "The King and His Kingdom". Last week, Matthew introduced the call to the Kingdom of Heaven through Jesus' ministry. But what does it look like for us to live in and for such a kingdom? We see Jesus begin to clearly define the life of a Kingdom disciple in the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).

The Challenge of Worship - John 6, 12, and 18

Lay preacher Aaron Thede brings us a special message on the challenges and value of worship. The Christian life is very simple, but it's not easy. The challenges of walking faithfully with Jesus through our day-to-day lives requires that we live in constant recognition of our opposition so that we might overcome them by the power of God's Word, Christ's sacrifice, and the power of the Holy Spirit.