Eagle Brook Church Podcast

Elijah was one of the most famous prophets in the Bible—yet, even he wavered between great faith and great fear. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt challenges us to get rest, get help, and get back in the game rather than giving up when facing doubt, depression, or fear.

Have you ever felt defeated or abandoned, with nowhere to turn? The prophet Elijah certainly did—but it was in that valley that God showed up in big ways. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt challenges us to turn to God in total dependence—for provision, for healing, for hope.

Who do you typically turn to for wisdom? This weekend, Pastor John Alexander reminds us that the decisions we make determine who we become—which is why it’s so important to surround yourself with wise people and seek godly wisdom when making decisions, big and small.

Ever felt like you were in over your head? At the beginning of 1 Kings, we see King Solomon take the throne—and feel totally inadequate. In this message, Pastor Jason Strand challenges us to follow Solomon’s lead and turn to God for wisdom, strength, and direction.

Our phones help us in so many areas of life—but for many of us, they have also become an obstacle to real relationships. In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand challenges us, in the midst of this digital age, to set our phones down, prioritize the people we love the most, and carve out time to refresh our souls.

Smart phones and social media have left many of us feeling more connected—and insecure—than ever. So what can we do about it? In this message, Pastor John Alexander explores steps we can take to fight insecurity and find our value in Christ.

Managing our relationships can be difficult, and the people in our lives can drain us. We pour into them all day long, and too often we rely on them to refill us—which only leaves us disappointed and empty. In this message, guest speaker Ted Cunningham challenges us to turn to Jesus alone as our source of life.

Thanks to technology, we’re easily distracted. We talk to one friend while texting another, or we scroll through social media while eating dinner. But it’s important to take the time to put our phones down and be still before God. In this message, Jason Strand reminds us that it’s in moments of stillness with Him that we can receive the guidance, wisdom, and love that we need.

The apostle Peter turned his back on Jesus. But that didn’t keep Jesus from offering him forgiveness. In this message, Pastor Jason Strand reminds us that, like Peter, we’ve all failed big time. But because of Jesus, our failures aren’t final—because God isn’t done with us yet.

When we encounter success, it’s easy to take all the credit for it. But the more prideful we become, the less glory we’re giving to God. In this message, Pastor Bob Merritt looks at the life of Israel’s first king, Saul, how his arrogance lead to his ruin, and how we avoid these same pitfalls.

King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived—but he eventually fell hard because of his undisciplined pursuit of more. And we can easily fall into that same trap. In this message, Pastor John Alexander encourages us to identify our top priorities, cut back on commitments and possessions, and focus on a disciplined pursuit of less.

We are most susceptible to fall when we’re the most successful. So how can we avoid common pitfalls like pride and arrogance, yet remember to honor God in our success? In this message, Pastor Jason Strand outlines simple steps we can take toward humility and glorifying God.

What wows you? Is it creation—flowers in the springtime, the beauty of a sunrise, or the vast ocean? Perhaps it’s human beings, with all of our unique complexities, quirks, and passions. In this message, Pastor Bob Merritt digs into the joy of being wowed and explores how we can develop an increased awareness of what God has created for us and what He created each of us for.

What wows you? Is it creation—flowers in the springtime, the beauty of a sunrise, or the vast ocean? Perhaps it’s human beings, with all of our unique complexities, quirks, and passions. In this message, Pastor Bob Merritt digs into the joy of being wowed and explores how we can develop an increased awareness of what God has created for us and what He created each of us for.

Enough is a word rarely used today. Our culture tries to convince us that whatever we have is never enough—that if you don’t have the latest phone, the newest car, or the biggest house, you’re missing out. In this message, Pastor Bob Merritt explores what it takes to say enough in our busy, stressful lives and find true rest and contentment.

A lot of us don’t like asking for help—but no matter how smart, strong, or good we are, all of us will get to points in life where we need it. In this message, Pastor Bob Merritt challenges us to identify people in our lives who we can rely on for help and encourages us to use the abilities God has given us to help others as well. Read Your Bible   //    Find Support

Gratitude is a mindset, a way of seeing the world. It’s what helps us turn toward God rather than dwelling on all of the things we don’t have. In this message, Pastor Jason Strand unpacks what it looks like to practice gratitude—and how that practice develops a dependence on God while improving our overall well-being.

Every day, we are faced with decisions—some small and inconsequential, and others that will change the trajectory of your life. When it comes to these major crossroads, we have to be willing to say no to some things so we can say yes to the most important things. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt digs into the life-changing power of saying no.

God made 7,457 promises to us in the Bible—promises to save us, forgive us, strengthen us, guide us, and resurrect us after we die. But how do we get in on these promises? In this message, Pastor Jason Strand shows us how one simple word is the key to receiving these promises. Because all we have to do is say yes to God.

We all have chasms in our lives, relationally and spiritually. But God's power shows up best in chasms. In fact, that's what Easter is all about. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt takes a look at the greatest chasm ever crossed: when Jesus bridged the gap between us and God. He rose from the grave to heal us, forgive us, and restore our relationship with God and others.

God wants us to grow in all areas of life and faith. But that growth doesn’t always come easily. In this message, Pastor John Alexander challenges us to put in the time and effort to grow, in order to truly become who God created us to be—moving us from unhealthy to healthy, broken to whole.

Faith is something that most of us are familiar with on some level. We have faith that the sun will continue shining or that our car will start in the morning. But faith in Christ is a little different. In this message, Pastor Jason Strand teaches us that genuine faith in God means believing in something we can’t see and trusting Him even when life isn’t going well. And this kind of faith—well, it’ll change your life.

God’s grace is greater than any sin ever committed. And that’s good news, because we all sin on a daily basis. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt unpacks the beauty of grace—how it frees us from guilt and shame, transforms our lives, and allows us to live a life of freedom that can only be found in Christ.

Sin is something we all deal with. And it shows up in uncomfortable ways—often through shame, fear, and blame. It’s the cause of every hurt, lie, and injustice in this world. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt reminds us that regardless of our flaws, God can take whatever is wrong in our lives and make it right; He sees all of our sins and forgives us anyway.