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Who or what has shaped your view of sex? Whether we like it or not, we’ve all been shaped by influences that have distorted our view of sexuality in some way. What is God saying to you in light of this bigger picture of sexuality? Sexuality is an integral part of our bodies and our lives that creates intimacy with Him. Join us today as we delve deep into God’s word how sex is a gateway to a divine...

Over the last few years, we have seen significant cultural shifts around the topics of gender, sexuality, and the body. These changes have left many of us feeling insecure or confused about how to respond with the unconditional love of Jesus, but also with faithfulness to God's Word. Our desire for this series is to build bridges, not walls. We want every person in the Bay Area to know their...

We all know our time here is limited, but have you ever wondered if death marks the end of everything? Or perhaps there's something beyond? And if there is, does it overshadow every other concern we have? Regardless of our beliefs or current state of mind, the curiosity about life after death is universal. Sometimes we forget that there's a historical figure who supposedly conquered deat...

Do you feel like you have everything and nothing at the same time? Or do you feel like what you have is never enough? We often find ourselves working hard but producing little, gaining much but feeling empty, or consuming more yet being less satisfied. God set the people free, so that they could bring hope and freedom to others, but they got comfortable and forgot the reason they came back to the...

Our circumstances do not limit God’s blessings. Even during tough times, we have His favor. However, we often forget this when faced with hardships. We may think it’s okay to compromise on our values under the pressures we face today. Are your choices leading you to the life you want? God’s desire is for us always to make choices that will bring blessings into our lives. He values our character mo...

What comes to your mind when you hear God saying you are made for greater things than just running a healthy or wealthy life on Earth? Do you feel like God is using you for His work, or do you feel blessed that He has chosen you to do so? Whatever you feel, above and above all, God cares more than you about what you are already holding in your personal life. Doing the work doesn’t mean we are doin...

Have you been too busy and stopped to think about what it means to be blessed by God? Is a blessed life always prosperous? Do you have questions on why some people have certain blessings while others don't? This message is for you! Let's embark on a journey of discovering the true meaning of blessing through our new series Blessable. Let's learn how to be a blessing to our family, f...

Have you ever forgotten something that you promised to your child, family, or friend? Or have you ever taken on more than you could handle for a group project as a student? Breaking promises happens to many of us at some point. Yes, words are powerful. As God’s children, why is it important to keep the promises? What would happen if we became unbreakable with our promises and words? How would bein...

What first comes to mind when you see a person in need on the street? Do you have compassion for them or do you look the other way? Jesus loved the marginalized, gave attention to the neglected, and showed love to all humans. We are called to continue this mission to see all people with equal value and worth. What can we learn from the Bible about ourselves and those around us? What did Jesus teac...

Everybody wants their hard work to be fruitful. We don’t want our efforts to end with us but we want them to impact and endure in a way that they are never wasted. But how to create an enduring impact with the work we do? How can we become a blessing to the next generation and the generations to come? How can we make sure that what God has done in and through us is passed down to our kids and thei...

Most people today are quick to give up on relationships, back out of agreements, and run from discomfort, but what if the very commitments we avoid are the keys to a life of increased impact and stronger relationships? With all our imperfections, God created us to accomplish beautiful things TOGETHER. But how do we understand the right relations? How do we recognize the enemy whose only goal is to...

We know what it feels like to fall short of expectations or have work be frustrating. And we have also seen the joy in bringing order out of chaos at our workplace or in our daily life. Where are we getting these feelings from? That is because we were created to work and to manage and to create. But is it always practical to say “Work is Worship?” What does God say about Work and Worship? How can...

Isn’t it alarming that loneliness is rising even though there seem to be people all around? Today, building and cultivating connections takes intentionality. God created us to flourish in partnership with one another. The enemy tries to isolate us from others, knowing we are weaker when we are alone and divided. Jesus modeled the power of community by inviting others to do life, work, and pray wit...

Identity is a popular topic that is prevalent in today’s world. The question “Who are you?” can stir up anxiety. Parents, coaches, influencers, personality tests, and countless voices around us convince us who we should be. It seems like everyone is searching for someone to tell them who they are. But trying to be anyone other than who God created you to be is exhausting. How can we understand the...

Have you ever struggled to understand why and how to spend time with God in prayer? We might approach prayer out of obligation, a sense of guilt, or neglect praying altogether. You might feel shame for your past and believe that you aren’t worthy of having a loving relationship with God. But our Creator wants to build an intimate relationship with you! He wants this relationship to be real, so he...

🌟 Join Us for Echo. Church At Home! 🌟 🗣️ Pastor Filipe on Healthy Rhythms in 2024: Discover how to establish healthy rhythms for a fulfilling year. Pastor Filipe explores Jesus’ life as a guide and shares insights on intentional living. Learn practical steps for a purpose-driven life. 📝 Download the Healthy Rhythms Worksheet: https://www.echo.church/wp-content/up... 📖 God’s Wisdom for Healthy...

How many people do you know are stressed out this Christmas season? Buying the right gifts, finishing work and school tasks, and putting up those who cause our heads to spin. :) I want to invite you to take a breath. This year, let’s make Christmas different and awaken wonder together. Join us today as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and awaken the wonder that was felt over 2000 years ago!...

In this busy world, how often do you stop and think about what matters? We often go through the motions and lose sight of what should be our primary concern. But, how do we know what we should give our focus to? In the ‘Parable of the Net,’ Jesus communicates a difficult topic by using fishing imagery to communicate an important truth. We are forced to evaluate our priorities as this parable chall...

Have you ever wanted something so bad that you were willing to take great lengths to get it? We often get so busy with life that we forget to assess whether or not the things we are pouring energy and time into are still worth it. Jesus shared stories to help us open our eyes to things we’ve become blind to and show us areas where we need to upgrade our perspective. Choosing to surrender to Jesus...

Do you know why you feel lost at times when you don’t find a purpose in your life? It is because you were designed to flourish and mature into abundance. Your steps have influenced our church and the Bay Area in huge and impactful ways. And there are more small steps God is calling you to take to become a high impact on healing relationships, restoring families, breaking addictions, and more. The...

Did you ever experience facing bigger and unexpected challenges when trying to catch up with something important? Be it with a project deadline, an assignment submission at school, or just running your chores hastily to catch up with an appointment on time. We all have moments in life where things didn’t go as planned and we end up messing up more. More often than not, our gut instinct is to feel...

Have you ever been in a situation where you experienced something totally different than another person, though you were in the same place as them? How can two people be in similar environments, see similar things, yet be impacted very differently by those situations? Do you believe it’s our attitudes, beliefs, and posture toward situations in our lives that have a lot to do with what we get out o...

Maybe it was a friend that helped you navigate a difficult relationship. Or an encouragement from a manager to throw your hat in the ring for a promotion. Or that could be anyone who did or said something that benefitted you in some way. How did you show your gratitude to them? Showing gratitude might not always sound like a  very proactive thing. But what does God say about being grateful towards...

In your relationships with your partner, children, family, or friends - did you ever feel like you failed them somehow and felt the need to make it up to them? Humans tend to balance out our wrongs with rights. Does doing what is right erase what we did wrong? Do we need to do good things to eliminate the bad we have done? Does doing what is right determine God’s love for us, or is it something el...

Out of nowhere, have you ever experienced the echoes of words from your parents, teachers, or bosses decades after you actually heard them? Words are powerful and have a high impact on building our lives. But how do you know which words are worth basing your life upon? What if you pick the wrong ones? Christianity and a few other religions consider following the word of God to base their lives upo...