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When the things you place your trust in get destroyed, what do you do next? Today we study the first 3 of the 10 plagues—aka, the signs and wonders Yahweh communicated to Egypt. The people’s responses can help us consider our own. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Do we want justice against evil in our world? Yes. Yet do we still hope for grace? Usually… As we begin Exodus 7, we see Pharaoh’s hardening heart yet feel tension. Do we hope for his demise so Israel can be free? Yes. Do we see Yahweh giving another chance to choose good? Also yes. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

COMMUNAL:   During our worship service this Sunday, we will read from the perspective of God's people who cried out because they were oppressed. We're giving ourselves permission to follow their example and honestly express our lament to Yahweh—on behalf of our community and from our own pain. PERSONAL:   We'll divide our worship into two segments—communal and personal lament.&...

Failure is something we've all experienced, and Moses was no exception. We'll look at internal and external failure and how we can come through on the other side. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

In part 2 of the conversation at a burning bush, we see Moses resist his calling to participate in Yahweh's plan to liberate . We’ll be challenged to find the courage to step into our own calling from Yahweh—the God who delights in partnering with people. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

After 40 years living in Midian, Moses got a startling encounter with his Creator. Find out what the conversation revealed about God's name, God’s identity, and God’s desire to be in relationship with people. And what it means for us to be invited to call upon that name. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

In Exodus 2 we meet Moses. From the beginning of his life, he faced outsider status—born in one family, raised by others; born in one culture, raised in another. While he begins to recognize oppression, Moses doesn’t deal with it well. In this next step of the journey, we look at the way God provides, even when Moses runs away. ***TECH NOTE: the opening was cut off, but the items you did not hear...

Today we begin the exodus, a journey for God’s people to GET OUT of Egypt. And we consider the ripple effects our responses to fear can have on others. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Before we step away from the life of Jesus and dive into the great Exodus of God’s people, we ask: who was Egypt? Sermon by: Steve Carr, Elder Connect with us: echochurch.org

This Sunday we're doing a little bit of new and a little bit of things we missed out on when the blizzard interrupted our Christmas Eve service: We will listen to God’s Word from Luke 2 about Simeon meeting baby Jesus at the temple and finish our Hark! series together. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Begin the new year with us. We'll gaze at the stars together (at least in our minds) and consider the wonder that Jesus was to the world—and still is—as we wonder what's in store for our own lives in 2023. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

What is your favorite choir song? Some shepherds in Luke 2 got a startling serenade from a wild-looking celestial choir. This has us contemplating how we deal with the gladsome tidings Jesus brings to our lives today. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today we’ll look at Luke from a musical perspective: Mary busts out with an I Want song, and there’s an interesting message about something bigger than herself in the lyrics. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Music fills the Christmas story—from prophetic hymns in Isaiah that we read last week to the upcoming solo by Mary and an angel choir. But this week is different. This week we look from Joseph’s perspective. And he gets no song. What does he learn in the silence? What do we? Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

What connects Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with the ancient hymn of Isaiah 9? The universal themes of waiting, watching, and wondering. Join us for our first week of a melodic look at Advent. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today we will practice using words and actions to express our gratitude to God and to others. If you’d like to download the adult coloring page options we’re using in service, click HERE . Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

This week we finish up our study in 1 John with one final encouragement: remain. We'll have an honest conversation about what it means to remain in community, remain in Jesus, even when our faith feels unsure. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

This week's study reveals the apostle John offering encouraging reminders and steps toward healing after a church has experienced trauma (1 John 3). Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

What does Tariq, the famous Corn Kid, have in common with the first century church? It’s all about love! Today Echo Kids and Echo adults gather together for our worship service as we study 1 John 4 together. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Do the right thing, and that equals righteousness. It’s simple to say but challenging to live out. Let’s consider how John encouraged the first century church and what it means for us today to imitate Jesus, our role model. (1 John, part 2) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

In John’s first letter to a church in crisis, his goal is to remind the followers of Jesus what they believe so that they can live it out. John begins with Jesus and light. (1 John 1 + 2) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Peter ends his letter to the house churches with a reminder to throw all their cares/worries/anxieties upon God because he cares. In this, we find the key to being stewards of God’s grace in Jesus—carrying the weight for one another. (1 Peter 5) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

As we strive to live for Jesus in this ever-changing culture we live in—and as we truly consider what it means to be Christlike in all the different roles we embody—it comes down to humility. (1 Peter) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

While beautiful structures have been created throughout history for people to worship inside—in 1 Peter we’re reminded that God chooses to dwell in people; we are living stones in his spiritual house, with Jesus as our cornerstone. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

At times we’ve all felt like an outsider. Peter encouraged the early Christians to lean into what made them distinct as followers of Jesus: seek peace, share hope, and make the place where you dwell better. (Please note: the audio clears up after the first minute and a half!) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org