Ecclesia Houston

In a week marked by grief, fear, and overwhelming noise, Pastor Chris reflects on what it means to stay human, connected, and curious when the world feels too loud. Drawing on wisdom from Fred Rogers, Scripture, and lived experience, this sermon invites us to name our feelings without shame, resist the pull toward withdrawal and outrage, and move toward one another with courage and compassion.

What would change if we truly believed we are loved exactly as we are? As we begin a new year, Pastor Chris invites us into a radically countercultural way of living: resting in God’s love rather than striving to earn it. Drawing from the life and presence of Fred Rogers and the Gospel of John, we explore what it means to live as the beloved, to abide in love, and to carry that love into our relat...

As Ecclesia closes out 2025, Pastor Chris invites us to imagine the kind of people we are becoming together in 2026. In a world shaped by division, power, and isolation, this message asks a simple but demanding question: what does it look like to be a truly good neighbor? Drawing from the life and wisdom of Fred Rogers, the teachings of Jesus, and the call of Scripture, we explore a posture of pre...

Ericka Graham reflects on the candle of love and what it means to truly see one another as God sees us. Ericka explores how love multiplies when it is shared, how stories move us to action, and how faith calls us to run toward people in their lowest moments rather than away.

Pastor Chris explores generosity not simply as something we do with our money, but as a way of life that shapes who we are becoming. From giving to those we love, to caring for people we may never meet, to the quiet beauty of anonymous generosity, we are reminded that God blesses us so that we might be a blessing. True generosity loosens our grip on comfort and opens us to joy, freedom, and deeper...

"The dominant script of our culture is one of anxiety and scarcity. But the story of Jesus is one of abundance, generosity, and enough." – Pastor Chris This Advent season, Pastor Chris continues our Advent Conspiracy series with a powerful message on spending less, not just to save money, but to reclaim freedom, joy, and purpose. Drawing from Philippians 4 and 1 Timothy 6, and layered with stories...

In this first week of Advent, we explore how the arrival of Jesus invites real and often uncomfortable change. Through the story of Herod, the wise men, and the themes of Advent Conspiracy, we are reminded that worship is more than songs or rituals. It is the offering of our whole lives. Like the baby in “The Luck of Roaring Camp,” the birth of Jesus disrupts our patterns and reshapes our prioriti...

This week, Ericka Graham guides us through a heartfelt exploration of Psalm 22, the very words Jesus turned to on the cross, and reminds us why the Psalms still matter today. With raw vulnerability and powerful storytelling, she weaves together scripture, motherhood, Ruby Bridges, OCD, and the search for belonging into one unifying truth: There’s a Psalm for that.

Pain touches every one of us. Some of it was handed to us. Some of it we created. And some of it cut so deeply that it muted our voice and made us forget who we are. In this powerful message, Pastor Chris walks through the Psalms to show how God meets us in every kind of hurt and leads us toward healing, restoration, and a new song. Whether you are carrying wounds from your past, regret from your...

Life is hard, and even people of deep faith face seasons of fear, pressure, and uncertainty. Pastor Sean invites us into David’s story of going into the wilderness to learn how Psalm 63 becomes a prayer for anyone wondering how they’re going to make it. When fight, flight, freeze, and fawn aren’t enough, we’re invited to thirst for God, trust deeply, and fall into grace.

In this message from our series Songs of the Shepherd King, Pastor Chris Seay explores how King David’s greatest strength—his big heart—was also what led to his greatest breaking. Drawing from Psalm 51, this sermon invites us to see how our own strengths, left unchecked, can become our undoing, and how God’s grace can restore us to rhythm again. From David’s story of failure and repentance to our...

We’re kicking off a new series called "Songs of the Shepherd King" exploring the life and songs of David, the unlikely king, the vulnerable poet, and the one “after God’s own heart.” In this message, Pastor Chris invites us into the honest and emotional world of the Psalms, a book that trains us in honest prayer, where nothing is off-limits before God.

Life is full of seasons that require rebuilding. When children leave home, when loss changes everything, when dreams shift, or when the future does not go as planned, we face a choice to start again. Pastor Sean turns to the book of Zechariah to learn what it means to rebuild not just structures, but our very lives. Through stories of transition and faith, we explore how God calls us to break old...

This week in our series on the Minor Prophets, we turn to the final book of the Old Testament, Malachi, to ask a deeply honest question: Will we ever learn? In a world that often feels like it’s falling apart personally, politically, and globally, it’s easy to fall into despair or hopeless repetition. But God’s invitation through the prophet Malachi is not just to repent. It’s to remember.

hen life feels like rubble and the past looks brighter than the present, how do we find the courage to start again? Ericka Graham invites us to look at the story of Haggai and how God called His people to rebuild the temple before they felt ready, to choose hope over cynicism, and to trust that His presence makes even small beginnings holy.

Pastor Sean invites us to step out of hiding, confess what has been concealed, and experience the God who welcomes us back with joy. Through the prophet Zephaniah, we hear a call to face the sin we would rather ignore, not to shame us but to draw us back to the One who loves us. God’s invitation is not just to acknowledge what is broken but to come home to His heart, where judgment gives way to me...

This week Pastor Chris continues in our series on the minor prophets called Disorienting Hope and he shares from a place few of us expected: the tiny Old Testament book of Obadiah. Though only 21 verses long, this prophetic word speaks directly into the brokenness of our modern world — where nationalism, tribalism, and indifference often drown out the call of compassion and Kingdom faithfulness.

In a week filled with tragedy and noise, we pause to ask a deeper question: Who are we becoming? The prophets remind us that God’s concern is not just with our actions, but with the kind of people we are being formed into. Hosea’s marriage to Gomer—a story of unfaithfulness met with relentless love—stands as a living parable of God’s covenant with His people. Though we often place our hope in poli...

Pastor Chris shares stories that remind us of the power of generosity, community, and faith in action. Pastor Chris invites us to consider how our gifts—whether small or great—can be used for miracles when we offer them to God first. He also introduces a bold new vision: transforming a vacant office building in southwest Houston into safe, affordable housing with wraparound services for families i...

We weren’t made to do this alone. From the stars above us to the songs we sing together, God reminds us that gathering is not a performance but a spiritual practice. Ericka Graham invites us to reflect on why worship matters and how community brings light into our darkest places.

We live in an age of connection and yet, many of us feel more alone than ever. In this message, Pastor Sean shares stories of sending his daughters to college, reflections on his own freshman prayers for friendship, and practical steps for building the kind of community our souls crave. Whether you’re longing for deeper friendships, curious about why relationships matter so much, or looking for en...

Pastor Chris shares six rhythms that shape a meaningful life of faith: being real, being kind, being hospitable, seeking beauty, seeking God, and serving others. These rhythms invite us to live with honesty and vulnerability, practice everyday kindness, open our homes and hearts, notice God’s glory in creation and culture, prioritize His kingdom, and lift our eyes off ourselves to serve others.

Pastor Chris explores what it truly means to walk with God—not through grand miracles or public recognition, but in everyday moments of connection, humility, and love. Through the story of Enoch, we discover how faith shapes who we become, helps us serve others, and frees us from fear—even in life’s hardest moments.

The internet has become an enemy-creating machine. Scroll long enough and you’ll start to believe the lie that everyone who disagrees with you is someone to fear, shame, or destroy. In this week’s message, Pastor Sean challenges that narrative by exploring Psalm 23 and the life of David, who had real enemies and yet chose rest, trust, and the table of God. What does it mean to sit at the table in...

This week, Pastor Sean shares the story of Noah. A man who built an ark over decades with nothing but a single word from God to guide him. In a world obsessed with speed and control, we’re invited into the slow, steady path of trust. Explore what it means to walk with God through silence, confusion, and long seasons of waiting. Discover how the power of obedience isn’t about control—it’s about tru...