Echo Church / Rochester MN

Pastor Andy Cass Blessing in the Kingdom is never the finish line; it’s the starting point. The question isn’t if God has given, but how we will respond. Will we live like winners who steward what God has entrusted, or like takers who believe the lie that there’s never enough? TEXT: Luke 19:1–5, 8–13; Luke 12:48, Matthew 4:8–10 NOTES: Zacchaeus encounters Jesus and responds with generosity and res...

Pastor Andy Cass In Whiteboard Faith, we walk through the story of Jesus stepping away from momentum, crowds, and success to seek the Father in prayer. We’re reminded that our perspective is limited, but God’s is not. TEXT: Mark 1:35–38, Ephesians 1:18, Acts 9:17–18, 2 Kings 6:16–17, Mark 2:18–20 NOTES: The Problem: We have limited patience and limited perspective. -Wake Up -Stay & Pray -Prayer Br...

Pastor Andy Cass and a conversation with Chelsea Reynolds God brought the good news close. Not to kings. Not to priests. Not to the powerful. But to shepherds, ordinary people doing ordinary work in the middle of the night. TEXT: Luke 2:15–20 NOTES: Big Question: What are you selling? What are you giving away that you’ll never get a return from? Two Callings, One Life All are called to share the g...

Pastor Christy Cass In Glory to Glory, we invite you to rediscover joy not as something you perform, but something you can return to. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Luke 2:8–20, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 21:16 NOTES: Big Idea- Glory is God coming close and rejoicing is us coming alive. Stay Connected: Give: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Online Service: Sundays 9 AM (YouTube & Facebook Live) Connect:...

Pastor Andy Cass ’Tis the season of noise—commercials, carols, wrapping paper, and endless hustle. But what if the greatest miracle of Christmas isn’t found in the noise… but in the silence? In this Christmas message, Pastor Andy explores the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1, reminding us that sometimes God speaks loudest when we finally stop to listen. Big Idea: Silence is not the absen...

Pastor Andy Cass A puzzle that’s 99.9% finished is still 100% frustrating — because every piece matters. In this message, Legacy, Pastor Andy reminds us that God has called each of us to start, continue, and complete projects that will last beyond our lifetime. Through the stories of Abraham and Saul, we see two men, two trees, and two very different postures. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree — a s...

Pastor Christy Cass Most of life isn’t lived on the mountaintop — it’s lived in the middle. In the ordinary, the consistent, the everyday. And that’s exactly where God forms faithfulness. In the Middle God builds His church not only through bold moments or passionate highs, but through steady obedience in the mundane. From “go get the donkey” in Matthew 21 to rebuilding walls in Nehemiah 4, we see...

Pastor Alan Pastian Every puzzle piece connects — not by its tabs (strengths), but by its blanks (weaknesses). It’s the spaces where we lack that allow connection, grace, and God’s power to fit perfectly. The Blanks, Pastor Alan reminds us that our weaknesses don’t disqualify us — they position us. Through the story of Gideon in Judges 6–7, we see that God meets us in our insecurity, redefines our...

Pastor Andy Cass A puzzle that’s 99.9% finished is still 100% frustrating — because one missing piece changes everything. You are meant to be placed in the puzzle, a unique and essential piece in the beautiful picture God is putting together. Every piece matters. Every person has purpose. God has entrusted each of us with something valuable; time, gifts, opportunities, and influence. He expects us...

You are meant to be part of something bigger — a piece in the beautiful picture God is putting together. In this message, Tabs and Blanks: Placed in the Puzzle, every person has a place, a purpose, and a design that fits perfectly within God’s plan. Pastor Andy Cass TEXT: Matthew 18:1–5;Matthew 15:10; Mark 8:34; Matthew 10:1; Romans 12:6; 1 Samuel 3:10 NOTES: Question- Where are you in this? Where...

Pastor Andy Cass Kids are naturally bold—honest, unfiltered, and fearless. Somewhere along the way, though, we lose that sense of daring faith. In Bold Go, Bold Stay, we’re reminded that boldness isn’t just about personality or volume; it’s about posture—a Spirit-led conviction rooted in God’s Word. Through Acts 17, we watch Paul and Silas live boldly and proclaim truth, even when it meant chaos,...

This week’s message features three voices from our Echo Church community — Ron Ferguson, Marc Becker, and Bethany Von Steinbergs — each sharing powerful 10-minute messages on courage, calling, and how God works through ordinary people. From Moses, David, and the disciples, we see that God has always chosen imperfect people to accomplish His perfect plans. Each story reminds us that bold faith isn’...

Portia Allen Your passion for reading God’s Word shapes your life more than you realize. The Bible isn’t just ancient text—it’s a living anchor for bold living today. In Bold and Bible, Portia Allen shares how a growing love for Scripture fuels courage, conviction, and Spirit-led living. We explore Ephesians 6, where Paul—an “ambassador in chains”—prays not for comfort, but for courage. From the B...

Two thousand years ago, Jesus lived, died, rose again, and sent His Spirit to embolden His followers. Two thousand years later, the same Spirit still empowers His people — and Echo Church is part of that story. This message, Ambassadors, calls us to rediscover what it means to live with courage and conviction in a culture of compromise. We are not spectators of faith — we are participants, proclai...

Welcome to At the Movies! Because this series uses copyrighted movie clips, most of the message and service cannot be shown online. However, we’ve included a portion of worship for you to enjoy wherever you are. We’d love for you to join us in person for the full service and our next message series that is called BOLD & BIBLE. Until then, may this time of worship refresh and encourage you today. S...

Welcome to At the Movies! Because this series uses copyrighted movie clips, most of the message and service cannot be shown online. However, we’ve included a portion of worship for you to enjoy wherever you are. We’d love for you to join us in person for the full At the Movies experience — it’s the best way to see it all. Until then, may this time of worship refresh and encourage you today. Stay C...

Pastor Andy In a world that feels divided and heavy, how do we keep moving forward in faith? This week’s At the Movies message is a prequel to mission: the Co-Mission. We look at Matthew 28, where Jesus gathers His disciples—worshippers and doubters alike—and sends them on the greatest mission ever given. The good news? Doubt doesn’t disqualify us. Jesus still calls and commissions us. Just like M...

Pastor Andy Cass What if the tension you feel at the table isn’t a problem to solve, but an opportunity to grow? This week in At the Movies, we explore the tension at the table. In Luke 22, Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples, but arguments rise about greatness, expectations, and who deserves the best seat. Communion was never meant to be exclusive—it was always meant to be expansive. At...

Pastor Christy Cass As we close the Made to Garden series, this message reminds us that fear doesn’t have to drive us into hiding. From Genesis 3, we see the first humans cover themselves with fig leaves and hide when shame and fear entered the story. Yet God’s response wasn’t condemnation—it was an invitation: “Where are you?” Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 3:1–10, Proverbs 8:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, J...

This message explores Mark 12:1–12 and the parable of the vineyard, showing how God has intentionally planted, invested, and entrusted us with His resources — and what it means to live faithfully as caretakers of His garden. Pastor Andy Cass Key Themes & Takeaways: God is intentional: He planted, built, and provided — showing His deep care. We are renters, not owners: What we’ve been entrusted wit...

Bethany von Steinbergs Welcome to Echo’s Made To Garden series — a journey through purpose, passion, and spiritual growth. In this message, guest speaker Bethany von Steinbergs helps us explore how God designed us to cultivate a life of meaning, humility, and service. Scripture References: Galatians 6:1–10 – A call to creativity, generosity, humility, and perseverance. Key Themes: Finding balance...

Pastor Andy Cass In this message, we explore what it means to truly "garden" the life God has entrusted to us, using the parable of the talents as a guide. Learn how Managing, Nurturing, Offering, and Protecting (MNOP) can transform your faith, relationships, and purpose into a flourishing harvest. TEXT: Genesis 2:15, Matthew 25:14-19, Proverbs 16:3, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Leviticus 19:9-10, 2 Corinth...

Pastor Holly Wagner Life can feel overwhelming, but God has placed you in a garden—a place of growth, opportunity, and blessing. Learn how to handle pressure through prayer, alertness, and gratitude so you can thrive in every season. TEXT: Genesis 2:15, James 1:2-4, Colossians 4:2, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 4:16, Luke 12:54-56, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 77:3, Philippians 4:11-13 NOT...

Pastor Andy Cass What if you realized you’ve been placed in a garden — not just physically, but spiritually? In this message, Pastor Andy unpacks two roots every follower of Jesus must grow deep: humility and faithfulness, because what you plant today will be what you live on tomorrow. TEXT: Genesis 2:15, Deuteronomy 6:10–12, James 4:10, 1 Corinthians 3:6–7, James 5:7–8 NOTES: Big Question: Are yo...

Pastor Josh Kruger What does it mean to Garden God’s Way? Discover how Jesus invites us to cultivate our lives and communities with purpose, multiplication, and discipleship rooted in His Word. TEXT: Genesis 1:11-12, Genesis 1:22, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8, Matthew 21:28-32, John 15, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Timothy 4, Revelation 21–22