Echo Church Online Messages

After centuries of separation, Jesus ushered in a new era of connection between Yahweh and all people. Come join our conversation about Hebrews 9 and step into his holy presence. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

What does it mean to be in a committed relationship with the Lord of the universe? We'll look at the idea of Jesus bringing a new covenant from Hebrews 8. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

We’ll look at the second half of Hebrews 7 today, having us consider: what is Jesus up to? What is he doing in heaven, right now, every day? The key is found in verse 25: Jesus always lives to intercede. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

From a mysterious king and priest, we glimpse Jesus—and see that part of our worship is taking care of one another. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

What can we learn from swords, milk, conditional logic, and native vs. invasive plants? Join us to find out. This Sunday's passages from Hebrews are filled with object lessons. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

It’s good for our hearts to be reminded that caring, empathetic leaders do exist. That’s a message that’s ancient as well as modern. Today we’ll read in Hebrews about Jesus as an empathetic, humble high priest. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today let's talk about something we all crave—rest. We'll be in Hebrews 4, looking at the meaning of Sabbath.  Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

As we read Hebrews 3, we receive the same challenge as the first century believers—not to let our hearts harden because of oppression in this world but live in opposition to it, with Jesus’ hope. (Sneak peek: this takes community & consistency.) Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

In Chapter 2 of Hebrews we consider a conversation about expectations vs. reality when it comes to the way God moved and spoke through Jesus. We’ll be reminded to pay attention in our own lives for the Spirit’s messages in the simple, the ordinary, the everyday. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today we begin our study in the New Testament book of Hebrews—our quest into ancient history to unearth the truth about Jesus and establish trust in his unshakeable kingdom. We dig into the background and the mysteries of this letter and read Chapter 1, where Jesus is elevated above all messengers who came before him. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Through the life and art of Van Gogh, we take a fresh look at how we see people. Today our message is brought by Steve Carr, an elder at Echo. Sermon by: Steve Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

We’ll look at our calling to be peacemakers as Jesus’ followers. On this last day of 2023, we’ll pray about what we need to let go of to be ready to bring Yahweh’s peace into 2024. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

We'll look at Jesus' origin story through the lens of a stressful betrothal: Mary + Joseph. And we'll consider the relationships that bind us together and some that strain our peace. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Come sit in the sandals of the shepherds for a bit and have a conversation about fears and anxious thoughts—and how Jesus shows up to meet us in our darkness. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

This week we’ll search for some Peace of Mind. On that theme, we’ll stand with the Magi and stare up at the stars, considering the both/and thoughts of wariness and hope, suspicion and trust that we might experience during this season. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

We could all use some peace. More of it. Always. As we kick off the Christmas season, we’ll look at the true peace Jesus came to earth to bring. How are we sharing Jesus’ peace? Let’s take time to be still in the peaceful presence of Jesus’ Holy Spirit, resting assured that our eternal peace is held in his hands—and after that stillness, let’s go out and live intentionally, trusting that Jesus wil...

Come break bread with us as Gary Benton digs into an ancient festival of thanks, an unexpected move of the Spirit, and what impact it all has on our faith today. Sermon by: Gary Benton Connect with us: echochurch.org

We come to the end of the letter of Galatians, and Paul urges each person to look at their impact on the whole church. He invited the church then—and we’re invited as the church now—to share each other’s burdens as we live out the fruit of the Spirit. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Deconstruction: sometimes we need to tear things down to see what pieces are worth holding onto. It’s a modern term but an ancient concept. As we look at an illustration in Galatians 4 today, let’s ask: what are we rebuilding? Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today in our study of Galatians, we take a fresh look on a delicious passage: the fruit of the Spirit. Special note: Echo Kids are joining us for a family service this morning. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Words matter. They are tools to communicate. Yet even though words have serious purposes, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun and add some style to our communication. Today in Galatians, we find some play on words as Paul communicates to his friends. It has us thinking—do we allow others to speak into our lives? Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today in our study of the letter of Galatians, our identity as followers of Jesus is revealed: we’re all the adopted children of God. And that makes us family. We also celebrate as a church family—Echo turns 18 this week. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

In week 3 in our study of the letter of Galatians, we will find a challenge to consider: are we working so hard in an effort to earn something in our relationship with God? or are we trusting the work of Jesus and flourishing with him? Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

This week in our study of Galatians, we consider the table—how sharing a meal with someone sends a message and why Paul confronted Peter over his choice of dinner companions. Sermon by: Kelly Carr Connect with us: echochurch.org

Everyone has a past: things we did, things we believed, things we survived. But Jesus offers everyone a future. Freed from trying to earn our way forward, Jesus redeems our stories and makes us all one in his name. Through his Spirit in our lives, we find new ways to bear fruit and care for one another. The church in Galatia needed a reminder of this powerful good news. We need it today too. Week...