Ecclesia Houston

Pastor Mike Yager brings us to the closing episode of Joseph’s story, which has guided us over the past several weeks. As we witness an encounter of repentance and forgiveness between brothers, God is calling us to examine the places in our own past that reveal how God has been working throughout our stories to heal, shape, and urge us forward in faithfulness.

Pastor Sean Palmer leads us in our continued journey through the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. Through several encounters of veiled identity, we are reminded that while masks may help us get what we think we want, healing can only begin once they are removed.

Pastor Chris Seay continues our journey through Joseph’s story in the Book of Genesis. Though we will all face disappointment, or be forced to navigate frustrating and long seasons of waiting, there are critical rhythms that help us to remain attentive and ready to respond when God’s appointed time arrives.

Continuing our mini-series on navigating disappointments and setbacks, Pastor Sean Palmer guides us to seek insight in the unfolding story of Joseph. Wrongly imprisoned, Joseph perseveres in faith; trusting in the presence of God which sustains us in hope during endless seasons of waiting and circumstances beyond our control.

Pastor Chris Seay continues our mini-series centered around navigating setbacks and disappointment; seeking guidance from the story of Joseph. On multiple occasions, Joseph’s circumstances changed dramatically and suddenly, but he nevertheless continued to walk and trust in a path of faithfulness.

Pastor Sean Palmer continues our series on navigating setbacks and disappointments, as we seek guidance from the life and winding tale of Joseph. The obstacles and circumstances we face are so often beyond our control, and we are not immune to the effects brought on by the destructive choices of others, but we always have our own choices to make in response. May God bless and direct you in the cho...

As we begin this new year of possibility, we find ourselves navigating yet another Covid surge; which continues to disrupt our present realities and our dreams for the season ahead. Pastor Chris enters the stories of Nicodemus and Joseph to ask us to consider how the setbacks we experience may be God urging us into a time of soul rebirth.

Ericka Graham teaches from the Epiphany story of the Magi; led in faithfulness to follow a mysterious course toward the infant Christ. So much of our story in recent seasons has been unlike anything we could have anticipated. We pray that Ericka’s message will be of deep encouragement as you seek to see and follow the star guiding you along unexpected paths into and throughout this new year of hop...

Pastor Mike Yager leads in our continued celebration of the season of Christmastide; asking us to consider what happens after the decorations are put away, and after those gathered at the manger have departed. What happens after Christmas when we feel as though little in us has changed? Mike invites us to be attentive to the new life God is growing within us as we look ahead in hope.

Throughout Advent and in celebrating the Christmas season, we have sought to be a community who Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. Teaching Pastor Sean Palmer leads the final week; urging us to embrace and embody Jesus’ directive regarding the demands of love. Then, Community Pastor Mike Yager offers a final invitation to participate as we look to gather our best gifts for Jesus a...

In this second week of the Advent season, Pastor Chris Seay invites us to consider the story of a particularly extravagant gift extended to Jesus, and our call to generosity as springs from hearts of genuine worship. Our hope is that the whole Ecclesia family would join together in offering our very best gifts to Jesus in these weeks; partnering with efforts to bring clean water to vulnerable comm...

Pastor Sean Palmer ushers us into the Advent season with a rich call to generosity and justice. Join us throughout these sacred weeks; as we look to Christmas as a time that we as a family would worship fully, spend less , give more, and love all. Visit ecclesiahouston.org/advent for ways that you can take part as we await and celebrate Jesus’ coming.

Episode 5: Grateful The final episode in this contemplative series; Wander is an invitation to take a walk, whether in your neighborhood or in nature, and cultivate attentiveness to God’s presence. All you need is a pair of headphones and comfortable footwear. Voices will guide you through scripture, music, and reflection as you take part in this spiritual practice. We thank you for taking part, a...

Pastor Sean Palmer offers an important word as our fall Enchantment series draws to a close. Engaging once again with the story of Moses, we are reminded that enchanted encounters with God, at their essence, are invitations which point us toward sacrificial love. Our sincere hope is that this series has been impactful, challenging, and has led you into a deeper attentiveness to the presence of God...

Pastor Sean Palmer continues our Fall series on rediscovering an enchanted faith; offering a vital reminder from the life and ministry of Jesus on living in the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. May the truth reverberate as you receive this message, that the Spirit continues to move in the world, and in you.

Episode 4: Letting Go As the fall weather comes (at last!) to greet us, we invite you to take a walk, whether in your neighborhood or in nature, and cultivate attentiveness to God’s presence. All you need is a pair of headphones and comfortable footwear. Voices will guide you through scripture, music, and reflection as you take part in this spiritual practice. New episodes will be released every o...

Pastor Chris Seay continues our Fall series on rediscovering an enchanted faith, considering the ways that the Book of James, the life of St. Patrick, and Celtic spirituality guide us into lives of service. Chris also offers an important update on our newly opened campus in Lindale Park; operating as a community center that will meet significant needs for our neighbors and leading us into beautifu...

Continuing our fall series on rediscovering an enchanted faith, Ericka Graham taught during our online liturgy at The Worship Table, while Pastor Chris Seay led at the downtown campus. We consider the rhythms of contemplation, curiosity, and attentiveness which help us to not miss the burning bushes all around us.

Produced by: Mike Yager Written and Narrated by: Alexandra Rieke Mike Yager Editing and Sound Mixing by: Wes Cortiaus “Gravity of Love” Music and lyrics: The Brilliance Performed by: Paul Pelc “Heaven Is Here” Written and Performed by: Dani Hooper Additional Music: “Tranquility” by Lincoln Davis “Under The Stars” by Analog Heart “In Time” by Steven Gutheinz Graphic Design: Dani Hooper

Community Pastor Mike Yager contributes to our fall series on rediscovering an enchanted faith. Mike invites us to consider the liturgical rhythms which have guided Christ followers for centuries, and how ritual and sacrament might help us to develop an embodied faith.

Our dear friend Gideon Tsang returns to contribute to our fall series on rediscovering an enchanted faith. Gideon invites us to contemplate our spiritual practices, and how they can help to guide us from anxiety and the internal voice of critique toward gentleness and peace.

Written and produced by: Mike Yager Readings by: Mike YagerHannah Rodriguez Editing and Sound Mixing by:Wes Cortiaus “From The Rising Of The Sun (Psalm 113)”Music and lyrics: Sandra McCrackenPerformed by: Matt Broaddus “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”Music and lyrics: U2Performed by: Paul Pelc Additional Music: “The Myth of Balance” by Kurtis Parks“Waiting” by Acreage“The Part Where Th...

Pastor Chris Seay follows up on the beginning of the sermon series which will guide us through the fall; helping us to rediscover an enchanted faith within an increasingly disenchanted age. Chris suggests a few possible remedies to the lies that attempt to put boundaries around God’s presence — practices of imagination and meaning-making that could profoundly change the way we see the world and ou...

Written and produced by: Mike Yager Readings by: Mike Yager Alexandra Rieke Edited by: Wes Cortiaus “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Music and lyrics: Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman Arrangement, guitar, and vocals: Paul Pelc Piano and vocals: Matt Broaddus “Near” Music and lyrics: Paul Pelc Additional Music: “Aura” by Kollen “Before Dawn” by On Earth “Motionless” by Steven Gutheinz Graph...