Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Pastor Eric”
What does Jesus require of us in order to enter into His kingdom forever. It is simple. Just be born again. What does that mean, though? Jesus explains the meaning of this supernatural reality in this text. This new birth will be explained further in next week’s sermon. John 3:1-15 3 Now there was a man of the Pharisees …
Jesus knows everything about you. Does that statement bring you comfort of fear? Your answer depends on your understanding of the gospel. John 2:23-25 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. 24 But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people25 and …
Jesus is passionate about how we worship God. So passionate that he give his life to make true worship a possibility. In this scene from His early ministry we learn that we simply can’t worship God without Jesus.
Jesus provides for a young bride and groom, and in so doing demonstrates the extent of his love for us. Jesus stands as the bridegroom who takes the responsibility upon himself to make sure that we have all we truly need. John 2:1-11 2 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus …
As we witness Jesus calling his first disciples to follow him, we learn a lot about how he changes each one of us. John 1:35-51 35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they …
It is important for us to remember who we are and who we are not. It is even more important to remember who Jesus is. John the Baptist helps us to understand that we are not, but Jesus is. John 1:19-34 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are …
As we begin a new series in the book of John, we will be examining how Jesus is the God that we need. This week we focus specifically on Jesus’ work of being the center of God’s mission. n other words, he is God’s ultimate missionary. John 1:1-18 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word …
The devil is an adversary who prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. How can we remain unappetizing to a predator like this? Peter concludes his letter by giving us direction on how to stand strong against a defeated devil. The “Who Am I?” list referenced in the sermon is available below. 1 Peter 5:6-14 6 Humble yourselves, …
As we step back into 1 Peter, we receive a prescription from the Apostle that will help cure us from the “fallout of suffering” and make us to be a flock that pleases our Chief Shepherd. 1 Peter 5:1-5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a …
In our final message of “The Big 3” series, Pastor Eric shows us that God not only expects us to be a people on mission, but he also gives us direction and power in order to accomplish the task. 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us …