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Let’s sit back, read Luke 12 together, and tell a scary story or two. Wait—what? In this chapter Jesus shares some stories with his followers, and the underlying thread throughout is fear: how fear is used by those in power, how fear can get our attention, and where we should focus our energy instead. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Giving or getting critique these days—personally, globally—is quick and easy. But is it always helpful and godly? There is a way to receive and hand out critique with care. Jesus demonstrated for us. (Luke 11:14-54) As we observe what is going on in our world, the invasion of Ukraine breaks our hearts and affects people we know and care about. We had a special time of prayer during our worship ser...

We all face rejection—and at some point we may be rejected because we love Jesus. How do we cope? (Luke 10:1-24) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Through life’s seasons of wins and losses, we examine the costs of following Jesus and reassess our commitment to him: am I still all in? (Luke 9:37-62) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Just like Jesus’ disciples, today on our own journey of faith, we must grapple with his question: Who do you say I am? (Luke 9:18-36) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Examining two more meals with Jesus, we find him challenging all his disciples to get out of their comfort zones. Similarly we’re asked to embrace both blessings and burdens as followers of Jesus (Luke 9:7-17; 10:38-42) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Jesus provided two miraculous healings in one walk through a crowd. But he didn’t keep such power to himself. See how God’s Spirit was at work through ordinary humans as well—the same Spirit promised to us. (Luke 8:40-56, 9:1-6) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

As we see the way Jesus gave dignity and value to others, we are reminded that we can take part in helping restore people to health, to community, and to purpose in God’s kingdom. (Luke 8:1-3, 26-39) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

An awkward meal that Jesus experienced causes us all to look inward and ask: who do we struggle to invite to the table? (Luke 7:36-50) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Interactions with our childhood family may shift over time. But Jesus invites us into his eternal family. As part of that family, he will stay right with us, through every storm of life. (Luke 8:19-25) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today’s story from Jesus’ adolescence is complex—in the way life is complex for all of us. Because growth and expectations, family and faith can have a lot of losts & founds. (Luke 2:41-52) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today as we regard two interactions that people had with the infant Jesus, we are reminded that all of us can be used by God to sharpen one another. (Luke 2:21-40) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today we take a realistic view about the nativity scene. While it was a holy night, it was surely not all silent, calm, or bright. Real sacrifices were being made in Bethlehem. (Luke 2:1-21) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Did you ever realize that the people in Scripture sometimes act like they’re in a musical? They burst into song occasionally! Today we’ll consider one of those scenarios. (Luke 1:26-56) This week we begin the second segment in our Journey of the Redeemed series: Crown of Joy, Song of Praise. We’re flashing back this month to where Jesus’ earthly journey all began. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pasto...

As we finish off the first chapter in our Journey of the Redeemed, we come back to John the Baptist and consider a question he asks Jesus. (Luke 7:18-35) To view the video of the ostrich mentioned in the sermon, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotWv4MCxNI Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Two interactions. One empathetic Savior. A role model for us: look for and listen to the stories of others. (Luke 7:1-17) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

With a twinkle in his eye, Jesus shared 3 amusing metaphors to round out his sermon—but they held deeper points, causing us all to self-evaluate. (Luke 6:39-49) Opening audio clip from KCAL 9 News in Los Angeles. Find the original video of deck collapse here: https://youtu.be/3TUSVdmITXY Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Jesus set a high standard for us to follow that upends our human concepts of love and mercy. But it gives us pause to consider what life would look like if we actually lived it out. (Luke 6:27-38) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

For some people, costumes are meant to hide; for others, they reveal. In his sermon, Jesus showed people that there’s more going on than meets the eye. (Luke 6:17-26) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Jesus was critiqued for what he did and didn’t do by people who cared more about the HOW than the WHY. Jesus’ responses cause us to consider the WHY of our own worship. (Luke 5:33–6:11) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Jesus reached out and healed those in need with care and through physical contact. We may feel isolated, and we may feel like we have no way to help others, but we can and should simply reach out. (Luke 5:12-26) Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Jesus told stories, shared meals around dinner tables, and called people to something greater. His invitation remains open to all today—and it requires something from us. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

As Jesus’ ministry began, there was a push and pull by people who had different expectations for him. We’ll learn how to navigate the push and pull in our own lives as we follow God’s better plan. See episode website for photos of statues: https://www.echochurch.org/messages/2021/10/3 Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor

Today we hear about some voices that came to Jesus right before he began his ministry. One was a very good voice and one was a very troubling voice. Just as we do today, Jesus had to decide which to focus on. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org

Today our journey in the book of Luke takes us to a desert wilderness and by the waters of baptism. What we discover is the call for our own lives to be life-giving. Sermon by: Kelly Carr, Lead Pastor Connect with us: echochurch.org