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Erie Evangelical Free Church (Erie, IL)
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The weekly sermons from Erie Evangelical Free Church (EEFC) in Erie, Illinois. EEFC is a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching gathering of imperfect Jesus followers who seek to grow in their knowledge of who God is as we love the community around us.
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Genesis 46:1-50:14 - The Truth about Legacy
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the penultimate message in our study through the life of Joseph. Everyone wants to be well-remembered. But what if that's not what God wants from us? That's not to say we don't strive to live a remarkable life, we should! But as we read about the end of Jacob's…
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Genesis 45:1-28 - Opened Eyes
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next lesson in our walk through the life of Joseph in Genesis. When a London journalist confused Mark Twain's cousin for the famed writer, Twain said, "The report of my death was an exaggeration." As Jacob's sons described the death of their brother to the…
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Genesis 44:1-34 - Cheat Sheet
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through the life of Joseph. It's easy to think that maturity is a destination. Learn our lessons and life is smooth sailing after that. But our growth is far from linear and our lives are full of new challenges. We see the difficulties of, and joy sin,...
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Genesis 43:1-34 (Sunday, August 2nd, 2026)
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us back into our study of the life of Joseph in Genesis 43. Even from the peaks of our lives we cannot escape the reality that we are broken in our humanity. We are constantly confronted by our failures and limitations. But even in these moments – especially in...
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Deuteronomy 34:1-12 (Sunday, July 26th 2026)
Pastor Ron Eckberg delivers his farewell message and teaches the final sermon of a 3-week series on Moses' life.
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Genesis 42:1-38 - The Blessings of Famine
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us in the next passage through the life of Jospeh. Last week we talked about how great it is to enjoy the peaks of life and how important it is to remain faithful through them. But, once again, we're reminded that the valleys are important too. That's because, not…
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Genesis 41:46-57 – The Joy of Divine Success
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us back into our study on the life of Joseph, "Peaks and Valleys." We know that there are many lessons we draw from our defeats. But it's still fun to win, isn't it? But it's what we learn from defeat that helps us to respond with humility and grace in victory.…
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Matthew 5:14-16 - The Light of the Family
Pastor Ron Eckberg shares a special Father's Day message.
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Genesis 41:27-45 – The Power of Wisdom
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us in the next chapter of Joseph's life. Wisdom is highly valued by every culture and in every situation in the world. And yet, not all that is seen as "wisdom" is created equal. In Joseph's interaction with Pharaoh and his court we see true, divine wisdom at the...
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Genesis 41:1-39 – The Rise of the Righteous
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next lesson in our series, "Peaks and Valleys." To this point, Joseph's story seems to be a series of successive valleys, each feeling deeper and darker than the last. But in Genesis 41 we see how his faithfulness puts him right where God wants him when divine...
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Genesis 40:1-23 - Prison Dreams
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us back into our study of the life of Joseph in the last section of Genesis. Sometimes we feel like we've done everything right and yet the results we get are disappointing and frustrating. We may even feel abandoned by God. Through one such season, Joseph shows the...
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And Some Gave All - John 21:15-23
Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special message for memorial day weekend from John 21. Over the 250 year course of our nation’s history 42 million Americans have answered the call to serve in our military. 1.3 million died answering that call. As we reflect on their sacrifice this Memorial Day we...
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Genesis 39:1-23 – Palace Predicament
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study of the life of Joseph. Are you a starry-eyed optimist or a cautious skeptic? We all at least lean one way or the other. And our natural disposition affects the way we see the world around us, especially in times of turmoil. But regardless of how we view…
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Genesis 38:1-30 – All that's Broken is not Lost
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches an unusual Mother's Day message, but one that reminds us of God's grace and goodness through the next chapter of Genesis. Over the past two weeks we've seen Joseph's righteousness compared with his brothers' wickedness. The contrast is stark. And yet, God chooses…
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Genesis 37:12-36 - From the Ground Up
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg walks us into week 2 of our study of the life of Joseph. Life is full of ups and downs. The highs are great, but the question is: Are we ready for the lows? They are always on the horizon so we don't need to be caught off-guard. In Genesis 37:12-36, Joseph and his brothers...
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Genesis 37:1-11 - Start with the Ending
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches into the final section of Genesis in which we study the life of Joseph. Life can quickly and dramatically vacillate between the highest peaks of joy and success and the lowest valleys of failure and frustration. But God's faithfulness is our constant comfort. From...
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Held and Known - Psalm 23
Ron Huisman (EEFC Elder) teaches from Psalm 23. There are plenty of times in our lives when we feel a disconnect between what we believe about our God and what we experience as we make our way through a broken world. It is important for us to understand how to bridge that gap in our hearts and...
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Matthew 28:11-20 - Here We Go!
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our study through the Gospel of Matthew. Last week we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is alive! But... now what? As we close our study in the gospel of Matthew, we see the call to action that results from the incredible nature of Jesus' life…
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Matthew 27:62-28:10 - Full of Joy
Christ is Risen! Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches on the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Emptiness is something most of us try to avoid: empty stomachs, empty gas tanks, empty bank accounts, empty relationships. Empty is bad. But the greatest outlier in the history of mankind is the empty tomb…
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Matthew 27:45-61 - Delivered in the Dark
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches on Christ's surrender of His life as we prepare for next week's Easter message. It is often in the darkest moments of life that the light is most powerfully evident. Nowhere in Scripture is that clearer than at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 27:45-61…
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Matthew 27:32-44 - March to the Cross
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us in the next passage of our study in the Gospel of Matthew, "Wood and Stone." After a pair of unjust trials, Jesus is marched to the crucifixion. In this movement of death, betrayal, abuse, and rejection, we learn three valuable lessons in surrender and living in...
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Matthew 27:11-31 - Truth on Trial
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to teach through Matthew 27. Contrary to cultural opinion, truth is a constant standard of reality. But what happens when the world seems to operate contrary to that constant standard of reality? In Jesus' trial before Pilate, we are taught three principles that...
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Matthew 27:1-10 - Fighting Faux Gospels
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us through the next message of our study through the gospel of Matthew. Like a dog chasing its tail, we can get sidetracked by things that look appealing but will fail to satisfy. When that happens we end up more empty and miserable than before. So how does our faith...
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Matthew 26:57-75 - The Tale of Two Tragedies
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes Matthew 26 in our study of Matthew's gospel account. After Jesus' arrest, we walk into the early morning hours of Good Friday. There are two deeply disturbing events that feel heavier and heavier the deeper we examine them. And yet, as with most of life's...
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Matthew 26:47-56 - The Weight of Response
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next passage in our study of the Gospel of Matthew. We all encounter varying degrees of difficulty on a regular basis. So how do we manage the circumstances of life with joy and purpose? So often it comes down not to the details of the situation at hand, but…
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Matthew 26:31-46 - Praying in the Dark
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through the Gospel of Matthew in our current series, "Wood and Stone." On the precipice of fulfilling His divine calling, Jesus leaves the last supper and steadies Himself for what the coming days would bring. As we study His final hours of freedom we...
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Matthew 26:26-30 - The Feast of Redemption
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg takes us through the next message in our study of the final chapters of the Gospel of Matthew, "Wood and Stone." At the last meal of Jesus' earthly ministry, a passover celebration, He lays out very clearly what the events of the next hours would change everything. This...
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Matthew 26:17-25 - Prepping for the Mission
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg walks into the next passage of our final study of the Gospel of Matthew, "Wood and Stone." Sometimes we find ourselves in situations we don't feel equipped to handle. But when we walk by faith, we find that God always gives us what we need. As Matthew leads us through…
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Matthew 26:1-16 – Because Jesus is Lord
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg launches us into our final series in the Gospel of Matthew with a study of Matthew 26:1-16. As we move to these final chapters of the gospel of Matthew, we see Jesus' ministry accelerate into his intended purpose. Over the next few months we will read about his final steps...
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The Value of Focus - Luke 4:16-22
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our new year with a special message from Luke 4:16-22 on the importance of being focused on our mission and how we go about remaining steadfast in our calling for the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Lamentations 5 - Praying Lament; Finding Rest
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our study in Lamentations. As we close this book, we are presented with a poem that sums up the entire book. As one final lament is offered, we see how prayers of lament are crucial to our own experience of suffering. Lamentations 5 lays out the hope, peace, and...
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Lamentations 4 - The Hope that Holds
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the 4th week of our current series in the book of Lamentations, "How?!" While the poems in the book of Lamentation are dark and painful, we saw last week how they hinge on the hope of the goodness of our God. But our hope can take a hit in our suffering. So how do…
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Lamentations 3 - Grounded in Goodness
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads into the third week of our study in the book of Lamentations. Lamentations 1 and 2 are dark chapters of pain and suffering. But the third chapter rejoices that, even in the midst of deep struggles, there is hope that rests in the goodness of God. This poem reminds us...
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Lamentations 2 - The Joy of Restoration
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study in the book of Lamentations. Lamentations 1 presented the foundational realities that we must accept in regards to our suffering in this life. In chapter 2 Jeremiah expands on the trials of the people in Jerusalem, but we begin to see the glimmers of…
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Lamentations 1 - How?!
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us into a new series called, "How?!" as we study the book of lamentations. We know God is in control of all things. But, sometimes, we look around and we struggle to feel it. How can we faithfully follow Jesus when we are struggling to see through the difficulty of…
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The Blessing of Belonging, Part 2 - Ephesians 4:1-16
Pastor Ron Eckberg concludes a mini-series on church membership. Being a member of a church means far more than waiving a membership card or pledging our allegiance to a flag. It means living a life of sacrifice and service for the purpose of furthering the Kingdom of God and His church. “The...
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The Blessing of Belonging, Part 1 – Ephesians 2:8-3:12
Pastor Ron Eckberg begins begins a 2-week mini-series on our role as members of the body of Christ. As followers of Christ (and therefore members of the universal church ) we are called to submit to the authority of a local church. With that membership comes a calling to sacrifice and service.…
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Matthew 25:1-46 - The King is Coming!
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg finishes our series in the current section of the gospel of Matthew with a message titled, "The King is Coming!" In Matthew 24 Jesus called on his followers to be wise about his return but to not be deceived by the evil that exists in the meantime. He concluded this lesson...
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Matthew 23:1-29 - Three Questions of Authentic Faith
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Matthew 23 in our current series, "All Hail the King." The more regular a task becomes, the easier it is to do it without thought or intention. As we live out our faith, we ought never to practice thoughtless religion. But how do we protect our minds and…
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Matthew 24:1-51 - Destruction and Instruction
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to lead us through the book of Matthew in our series, "All Hail the King." Most of us would, in at least one situation in life, to know the future. But we never really know what's going to happen next. In Matthew 24 Jesus reminds us of a long-term promise, but...
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Matthew 22:23-46 - Overruled!
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next lesson in our study through the Gospel of Matthew. When a powerful force collides with something of greater strength, which one wins? In Matthew 22:23-46 we find another round of Jesus interacting with the religious leaders of Israel. Here Jesus shows His...
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Matthew 22:15-22 - Exponential Power
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg brings us back into our study through the Gospel of Matthew. The appearance and existence of power are often two different things. What appears to be strong may, in fact, lack any power at all. In Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus shows us the nature of true power as He rejects the...
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The Song of the Righteous - Psalm 1
EEFC Elder, Jon Brands, brings our weekly message. For the past few weeks we've talked about living faithfully in the face of lifes trials and struggles. We do by seeking to live righteously before the Lord. But what, exactly, does that look like. In Psalm 1 we get a beautiful picture of the life...
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The Fruit of Endurance (Sunday, August 3rd, 2025)
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg guides us in the second week of our Back-to-School series, "Detention." Life is full of struggles and trials. Sometimes these are the results of God's discipline, other times they come through the difficulty of a sin-filled world. Fortunately, for those who trust in Jesus,...
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Discernment in Trials (Sunday, July 27th, 2025)
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg begins our 2025 Back-to-School series in which we discuss living the Christian life in the midst of trials. Many Christians find themselves perplexed at the struggles of life. If we follow Jesus in righteousness, should we be able to avoid suffering? But the reality is…
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Matthew 22:1-14 - Join the Party!
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues to take us through the gospel of Matthew in our series, "All Hail the King." Jesus entered into the darkness of humanity not to make us happy in the dark, but to call us out of darkness and into His light. In Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus' explains how, through His...
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Matthew 21:18-46 - Glory in Authority
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us in the next message in our study through the gospel of Matthew. In Matthew 21:18-46, we find Jesus' divinely appointed authority, once again, brought into question. Through this confrontation we see the true and glorious power of His sovereign reign not just over...
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Matthew 21:1-17 - Victory in Full
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads us back into our study of the Gospel of Matthew. Most of us want to grow and mature in our faith. But we all know that that task is easier said than done. While our rebellious hearts create barriers between us and the Lord we are blessed to remember how Jesus'…
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The Effective Father - John 15:9-15
Pastor Ron Eckberg brings a special Father's Day message. No father is perfect. Try as one might, every earthly father falls short. Rather than see this as a picture of failure, we see it as a revelation of God's grace. And as fathers, mothers, leaders, and every other position the Lord puts us…
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Matthew 20:29-34 - Two Kinds of Blind
Pastor Jonathan Eckberg preaches the next message in our study in the Gospel of Matthew. Throughout Jesus' earthly ministry we see him addressing the physical needs of those who come to him. But in every situation He points them to a greater healing. This is the same healing needed in our world...
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The weekly sermons from Erie Evangelical Free Church (EEFC) in Erie, Illinois. EEFC is a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching gathering of imperfect Jesus followers who seek to grow in their knowledge of who God is as we love the community around us.
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