Echo.Church

Everyone worships something. And what you worship is where your time, money, energy, and thoughts often go. In today's world, filled with anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction, it's crucial for us, as God's children, to be mindful of how and what we worship. Are you aware of what you truly worship and how it influences your life? What is worship anyway, and how are we supposed to...

Have you ever started a job with excitement, only to later feel dissatisfied with what you have become because of it? Have you joined a school or a group of friends with enthusiasm, only to realize that something was missing? Have you tried to find meaningful connections on social media or other apps, but ended up feeling empty? If you’ve experienced anything similar to this, you are not alone. No...

Every one of us will be remembered for something, but not everything we chase in life truly lasts. What really matters is the kind of impact and legacy we leave behind. Today, in a living-room style conversation, Filipe & Mandy Santos and Billy & Sarah Rogers will share stories from their families and explore what it means to invest in things that matter most. Join us as we discover how fa...

What do we do when someone we love, whom we believed to have good character, turns out to be a fraud with ulterior motives or, worse, malicious intent? This kind of broken trust can leave us heartbroken and cause deep pain and wounds. Are you someone struggling to discern whom to trust in a world where authenticity seems rare? This message is for you! How can we identify true character by examinin...

Have you ever felt the disappointment of discovering that something you read was fake or something you saw was unacceptably wrong? Have you noticed people becoming so connected to bots and other forms of technology that they overlook the importance of personal, real connections? We know AI has its own boon today. On the other hand, we also understand its rapid advancement - hard to know what and w...

Have you ever felt too broken or inadequate to be a part of a beautiful relationship or a loving community? Perhaps you worry that your secret habits wouldn’t fit in anymore with the atmosphere around you. Or You might doubt that your struggles with depression or addiction can be accepted in those spaces, and wish to pull away. Yet deep down, you know that you can find God’s love, even if guilt fr...

Have you ever experienced disappointment in a relationship? Perhaps you had certain expectations of a friend or your partner. Or maybe you believed a community would be more friendly than you expected. Or maybe a place wasn’t as perfect as you thought.  What if you encounter similar feelings when you seek to deepen your faith, and the experience isn't what you anticipated? You might have come...

Have you ever felt a tension or imbalance between faith and fear? When faced with challenges, part of you may want to believe in miracles, while another part focuses on practicalities. You might wish to rely entirely on God, yet feel uncertain about whether that will truly help. You might want to go deeper in faith, but somewhere, is there a fear of the changes it may bring, feeling confused or un...

Are you someone who feels drawn to Jesus but has ever felt repelled by the church? Or perhaps you feel distant from getting involved with a church because you don’t think you fit in or you question whether the church is worth it?  Or maybe you grew up with the perception that Christianity is all about “Do this and don’t do that,” and you reached a point where you just couldn’t handle the pressure....

As Christians, we often talk about fearing a God who embodies ultimate love and kindness—a comforter and provider—who sacrificed everything to grant us a new life. But shouldn't our fears be directed towards evil rather than God? Isn’t it natural for us to fear things like heights, creatures, death, missing out, being alone, or failure? So, why should we fear such a loving God? What does this...

Have you ever wondered why you are created the way you are? Have you ever wondered why you are where you are? Or have you ever regretted your choices of life, place, career, etc? You were not created by accident. God knows your purpose even before you were placed in your mother's womb. Do you sometimes feel lost and alone? Or do you sometimes feel abandoned, betrayed, and helpless? If you hav...

You may have heard that Jesus exemplified a Christian life, serving as the ultimate symbol of love, suffering, and sacrifice. Have you ever wondered if it is truly possible for us to follow His example on this Earth? At some point, many of us have yearned for a lasting peace and freedom—the intimacy and connection with God and to live and love like Him. But is this realistically achievable? Perhap...

What do you think of God? Is He the ultimate expression of love and kindness? A comforter and provider? Or perhaps the one who sacrificed everything to give you a new life? If that’s the case, why do we as Christians talk about fearing such a God? Why should we fear the one who offers us forgiveness for all our wrongdoing? Should we really be afraid that He will condemn us to hell if we don’t repe...

Every summer at Echo. Church we unpack the stories behind some of our favorite films, how they speak to our lives and faith. We had an opportunity to sit down with Pastor Sarah Rogers this week to unpack the film: Inside Out 2. We had an in depth conversation about how our emotions connect with our spirit, the role of anxiety and gaining greater self-awareness! At The Movies Services at: https://e...

Every summer at Echo. Church we unpack the stories behind some of our favorite films, how they speak to our lives and faith. We had an opportunity to sit down with Pastor Jason Hutchinson this week to unpack the film: The Forge. We talk through themes of forgiveness, character and manhood. Have a listen, and share your thoughts in the comments below! At The Movies Services at: https://echo.online....

God has endowed you and me with unique talents. He bestowed His gracious presence on His children for a purpose. Throughout history, from the creation of the world to the early church in the Book of Acts, we see God's desire to be close to His people. Are there barriers in your life that prevent you from experiencing God's nearness? How is God communicating to us through the Bible about...

Did you ever wonder what really a God so divine chose to come onto the Earth for us? What was His mission when He could have governed His laws from Heaven? What did He want to show us in person? What different story did He aim to convey about His kingdom and His love for us in person?  What is the importance of the Bible in pointing Jesus and His Kingdom to us? Join us as we continue to explore th...

What does the Bible mean to you? Is it merely a book of laws that governs your life, or is it a source of truth that intimidates you? Does it offer you comfort during troubled times, or is it something that liberates you from your struggles? Or perhaps it holds a different significance for you altogether? Are you someone who is sometimes confused how to understand the Bible? Are you unsure of how...

📺 LIVE ONLINE SERVICES each Sunday at 8:30 am | 10:00 am | 11:30 am PT Did you ever think about why the world is fair to some and so unfair to others? Did you ever think why God favors one nation and allows suffering to other innocent people? Were you ever in a debate about Him showing preference to one gender over the other? Are you curious to understand more if God really has favorites? This me...

You may often hear the saying that you can achieve anything and everything. However, the reality is that there are certain things we cannot attain, no matter how hard we try. It might be a relationship or a health issue. It might be your career. It may involve significant aspects of life or seemingly minor details that feel entirely beyond your control. Have you ever felt as though things are slip...

Isn't it easy to fall into addictions? And isn't it very hard to break free from them? It's easy to get out of shape, but hard to get into shape. It is indeed easy to love those who are lovable, bless those who are kind, pray for friends, and give to those who are generous. But what about the person who hates you, curses you, angers you, hurts you, steals from you, or hits you? That...

We know everything is expensive these days. We know we never have enough time. And many of us have reasons to complain about not having enough. Since the beginning of time, humanity has grappled with a fundamental misconception: the belief that what God has given us is insufficient. However, God's desire for us is to experience a life of abundance. But is it truly possible to live abundantly?...

You might be someone who invests wholeheartedly in genuine friendships and a purposeful community. But what do you do when someone hurts you deeply? How do you respond when a friend betrays or disappoints you? When is it okay to walk and unfriend someone? Although forming strong friendships can be challenging, it is one of the keys to a flourishing life. As God's children, how can we navigate...

Have you ever had a friend with whom you enjoyed spending time, someone with whom you could share thoughts and finish each other’s sentences? Did you ever experience defending one another, celebrating each other’s strengths, and accepting each other’s differences while still making one another better? This message is for those who embrace such friendships or for those who are seeking to build such...

Have you ever felt like an outsider in a community? Perhaps you've experienced being the new kid at school, starting a new job, or relocating to a different city or even a new country. In those situations, did you feel welcomed in an entirely unfamiliar place? Or have you ever played a role in making someone else feel welcome? Indeed, the power of friendship that truly brings life requires at...