Echo Church / Rochester MN
We’re an imperfect church with imperfect people right here in Rochester MN. Our focus is simple: Jesus is key, and we are on a mission of rescue, as we step towards being fully restored into the vibrant and fulfilled life. The following are what we care about the most.
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Sunday Service // UP: Mt. Sinai // March 21, 2021
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Pastor Andy Cass
We're diving into ECHO's word-of-the-year: UP. Join us as we go up a few prominent mountains in the bible to seek out prominent points to apply to our lives.
TEXT: Acts 26:16, Exodus 19,20, Matthew 22:36-40
Sunday Service // UP: Mt. Carmel // March 14, 2021
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We're diving into ECHO's word-of-the-year: UP. Join us as we go up a few prominent mountains in the bible to seek out prominent points to apply to our lives.
TEXT: Acts 26:16, 1 Samuel 15, Exodus 17:14, Matthew 16: 24-27
NOTES:
-Our Pursuit of UP will testing our true character and will reveal our values
-Driven but let us not be destructive
-In our Upward calling let us be Driven but Determined to Keep Jesus at the center, and his people our purpose.
Sunday Service // UP: Mt. Ararat // March 7, 2021
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Pastor Andy Cass
We're diving into ECHO's word-of-the-year: UP. Join us as we go up a few prominent mountains in the bible to seek out prominent points to apply to our lives.
TEXT: Acts 26:16, Genesis 9:1; Mark 1:9-12; Mark 16:15,16
NOTES:
-God doesn’t just see the problem but he creates the solution
-“Your higher moments with God are meant to set up you for your down times.”
-Our pursuit of up, is meant to lead us back down!
-If following Jesus has never made you feel anxious or nervous, maybe you have never followed Jesus at all!
Sunday Service // UP: Word of the Year // Feb. 28, 2021
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Pastor Andy Cass
Dive into ECHO's word-of-the-year: UP. God is up to something new. God is asking us to live for Him and start seeking wellness.
TEXT: John 5:1-9 , Acts 26:16(MSG), 1 Corinthians 13:12
Sunday Service // Essentials: Jelly Bellys and Sabbath // Feb. 21, 2021
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Pastor Andy Cass
Press Reset! We are going back to the basics as a church. Tune in as we learn the rhythms of rest.
TEXT: Philippians 1:6, Ephesians: 2:8-10,Genesis 2:2, Exodus 34:21; 35:2, Matthew 12:8-12 Matthew 11:28
Find the Blessing in the 7 day rhythm:
1. Rest
2. Reassurance
3. Relationship
4. Worship
Sunday Service // VISION 2021 // Feb. 14, 2021
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass
Get ready for a powerful word from our Pastors Andy and Christy as they share the vision for Echo Church in 2021. We believe it is important to pause and reflect on all that God has done this past year, as we take steps into the plans God has for us in the upcoming months.
Extra bonus: You get to hear Echo’s word-of-the-year for 2021!
Sunday Service // Essentials: What's up with Communion anyway? // Feb. 07 2021
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Pastor Andy Cass
Press Reset! We are going back to the basics as a church. Tune in as we try to crack the code to communion.
TEXT: Exodus 2:23-25, Exodus 12:21-24, Luke 22:14-20
NOTES:
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNION
-Admit that we need a rescue
-Living in obedience
-Accept the invitation to the table
-Share amongst each other.
Sunday Service // Essentials: Prayer + Meal // Jan. 31, 2021
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Pastor Andy Cass
Press Reset! We are going back to the basics as a church. Essentials part three focuses on how we view prayer when we gather for a meal.
TEXT: Luke 11:1-3, 9:12-16, 17:11-19
NOTES:
Prayer is as Bread to our soul
Typical Prayer Cycle:
-We look and see what’s on our plates
-We ask for the blessing
-When it’s not Blessed, we break the cycle
Biblical Prayer Cycle:
-What is in your hands?
-Who’s in heaven?
-What should I bless God for?
-Who can I share it with?
Big Idea- May Bread be a reminder -
-God is a giver
-God is to be thanked, praised,
-When we Pray... ask Big
Sunday Service // Essentials: Your Calling Your Purpose // Jan. 24, 2021
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Pastor Sam Kemmet
Press Reset! We're are going back to the basics as a church. Essentials Part Dos: Calling and Purpose 101 with Pastor Sam.
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Sunday Service // Essentials: Oxygen // Jan. 17, 2021
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Pastor Andy Cass
Press Reset! We're are going back to the basics as a church. Essentials Part Uno: God's Word is as oxygen to our soul.
TEXT:
2 Timothy 3:14-17, John 1:1,2; Genesis 1:1; 3:1
NOTES:
-The Biggest Challenge of 2021 is whether we will take God’s word for it or make up our own.
Four Spiritual needs:
1. God to speak to us
2. God to hear us
3. God with us
4. God working in and through us
-If you want a creative work in your life than lean into the Creator’s Word
-If we need something in2021, let us need God’s Word
The Alternative Messages:
1. Discrediting the power and truth of God’s word
2. God’s Word is optional and not optimal
Sunday Service // Live Podcast // Jan. 10, 2021
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Echo Members
Get Pump! What a great Service to glean some wisdom as four Echo members share what God has been doing and speaking to them lately.
Sunday Service // Redefining Hope: Guts to Go There// January 03, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass
HAPPY 2021! Start this year off right! Focus on your HEALTH today! Lean in as Pastor Andy and Christy unpack Jesus' interaction with the woman who washed Jesus' feet in Luke chapter seven.
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TEXT:
Luke 6:46-49; Luke 7:35-50; psalm 62:6,7
NOTES:
-Move your mind and your feet will follow.
-Sometimes our bias is the biggest issue that we carry
4 steps to healing: (stepping from death to life)
1. Invite yourself to the party- have the guts to go there
2. Come carrying intentions
3. Hold nothing back
4. Stay humble with Actions
Three things to hold tightly to:
-Remember to love much
-Remember the humble state we received love first
-Remember that we’ve been forgiven
Sunday Service // Redefining Hope: Perspective // Dec 27, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass
It' time to focus on our HEALTH. When was the last time you look into the mirror and asked, how am I doing in my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical being? How about this one, could things be better? Lean in as Pastor Andy unpacks Jesus' miracles in Luke chapter seven in relationship to our health.
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Sunday Service // Cradle to King: J.O.Y. // December 20 , 2020
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass
CHRISTMAS AT ECHO! Our Cradle To King series is in full swing! Join us as our lead pastors tackle the idea of Jesus’ humble start and the epic exit.
TEXT: Luke 2:8-17; Nehemiah 8:10-12; Luke 24:52
NOTE:
-Jesus’ arrival is an invitation into joy
-Joy is not a new narrative in scripture, in fact it’s a command.
-Joy is more of an action or habit than a one time experience
-Joy kept is Joy lost
-Joy shared is joy multiplied
J-ubilance
O-pportunity
Y-earn
Sunday Service // Cradle to King: Right time, Wrong Place // December 13 , 2020
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Our Cradle To King series is kicking off in full swing! Join us as our lead pastors tackle Jesus’ humble start and the epic exit he left.
In a year where we have been stretched and pulled, there is no better time for us to look within and focus on what really matters.
Echo Church is celebrating with you for BE THE CHURCH SUNDAY with our 2nd annual BUILD A BAG event. Because of your generosity and support, we are filling over 260+ bags for people in need today! It is our heart and mission to be a church that sees the need and MEETS the need!
TEXT: Luke 2
Notes:
The 4 Quadrants:
Right time Right place = ideal
wrong place Wrong time = embarrassing
Right time wrong place = confused or lost
Right place wrong time = early or late
Jesus is the one universal truth that fits in any of those two quadrant
Jesus is the perfect image of grace and generosity
Don’t be surprised when Jesus knocks at the most inconvenient time, place, and possibly through the most improbable people.
Thankfulness // God Speaks Through YOU
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We have loved hearing from YOU our Echo Church community! Thank you for your words, scriptures, lyrics of a song - thank you for loving yourself and those around you.
Its time to think beyond our current circumstances! Have something you want to share about what God is doing in your life? Send us an email at hey@wearetheecho.church
Sunday Service // 15 Days of Change: Rise Above // December 06 , 2020
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Change or be changed... As our normal has been disrupted once again, there is no better time to address our habits, structures, and systems to make positive steps in our lives. Pastors Andy and Christy lean into Jesus' teachings in Matthew to inspire us to follow God as he makes streams in our wasteland.
TEXT: Matthew 7:12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Malachi 3:10, Mark 7:15, Romans 12:2
NOTES:
-“If you have dreams and aspirations, it is worth investigating”
-“I need to encourage them to take risks”
-“We may not get luxuries but we all get opportunities to be an encouragement or a support”
-“It’s a good time to ask God, what can do above and beyond at this moment?”
Step 01: Create a System for Change
EveryDay Essential Checklist:
-Box #1 Address the Physical- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
-Box #2 Financial Stewardship -Malachi 3:10
-Box #3 The Spiritual- Mark 7:15
-Box #4 The Mental- Romans 12:2
Step 02: You can’ t do this alone
Step 03: Rise above operational norms.
Thankfulness // Gratitude Cont
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Hey - This is week two of hearing from some of YOU our Echo Church Community and what you are thankful for in this season!
There are so many things to be grateful for right now. And we want to reflect back on how God has been working in our community - we are in the middle of the 15 days of change - if you'd like to share with us what has been happening in your own life and home we'd love to hear from you!
Sunday Service // 15 Days of Change: Physical + Finances // November 29, 2020
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Change or be changed... As our normal has been disrupted once again, there is no better time to address our habits, structures, and systems to make positive steps in our lives. Pastor Andy and Scott Shull lean into Jesus' teachings in Matthew to inspire us to follow God as he makes streams in our wasteland.
TEXT: Matthew 7:7-11, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 22:7; Proverbs 21:20; Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 19:17; Genesis 14:20; Malachi 3:10
NOTES:
-"A deal isn't always a deal, but sometimes a deal has the ability to steal! Steal our peace, our personal prosperity, and our presence from the people we love."
-Physical and Financial
Three Intervals of Financial Strength
1. Live on less than you make
2. Invest into the future
3. Live for more than yourself
-"The Character of God is to Include us although we do not deserve it."
-" Abraham received something and his first response was to give"
Sunday Service // 15 Days of Change: Popcorn and Pearls // November 22, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass
Change or be changed... As our normal has been disrupted once again, there is no better time to address our habits, structures, and systems to make positive steps in our lives. Pastor Andy and Christy Cass lean into Jesus' teachings in Matthew to inspire us to follow God as he makes steams in our wasteland.
TEXT: Matthew 7:6; Isaiah 43:16-19
NOTES:
-A modern day interpretation: don’t throw your kernels to dad
-Life is like a bowl of Popcorn… until it’s empty
-I no longer want to be a victim of my circumstance, but a victor amongst my current moment.
-We can change or be changed... it’s up to us
- “Change is inevitable, growth is optional” -John Maxwell
Self Examination:
-If I were to change one thing in the next 15 days, what would it be?
-What are the wasted things in my life?
-Are there habits to eliminate?
-What should I gain?
-Where should my focus be?
Create the “Everyday Essential” Checklist
Give or Take
Create or Consume/Critique
Build or Tear down
Pause or Pacify
Reflect or Reject
Thankfulness // Heart of Gratitude
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Hey - we thought it would be fun to hear from some of YOU our Echo Church Community and what you are thankful for in this season!
There are so many things to be grateful for right now. And we want to reflect back on how God has been working in our community - when our services went online and having content for people to listen to all over the world on top of the songs and scriptures God has given us as a community.
Sunday Service // Divided Nations: Weapons and Water // November 15, 2020
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It's time to fight for together, rebuild our faith and unite our communities. Lean in as Pastor Andy reveals the enemy's tactics to divide us.
Text: Nehemiah 4, 1 Thes. 5:13-18, Romans 8:31-39
NOTES:
-Pause and Pray
-Pray and Participate
-Remember that the project is secondary to the people.
The Enemies Tactic against Unity
1. Trash talk
2. Taunting
3. to Turn our weapons upon ourselves
-Find the balance of truth and trash talk
-Can we be people who bring water to the table instead of our weapons?
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Sunday Service // Divided Nations: Legos of Leadership // November 08, 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
We all just voted and now it's time to lead towards unity. Lean in as Pastor Andy teaches out of Nehemiah 2, finding excellent, relevant, and practical leadership principles to apply to your life this week.
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Text: Nehemiah 2
Notes:
If you Share your vision it’s best to include your plan and details
Leading towards Unity:
1. Admit that you have influence
2. Lead with Honor and follow with honesty
3. Pause and Pray
4. Lead with Clarity
This world needs an unapologetic Christ-centered and clear leader who leads with honor, honestly, and prayer.
Sunday Service // Divided Nations: Pray for the USA // November 01, 2020
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Pastor Andy
ONLINE ONLY TODAY!!! ***WE WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON***
It's election week! Can anyone tell? When the world and our nation feels divided there is an answer. Lean into and listen to this creative message as we learn how to navigate through this week as Pastor Andy teaches from the first chapter of Nehemiah.
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TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-12, John 17:20-23
NOTES:
In the kingdom of God, when there is little left,God still wants to do more.
An Answer for our divided nation: Obedience to God starting with a pursuit of prayer.
An Answer for our divided nation: Our Pursuit of Unity Amongst the Church
This nation doesn’t only need you to vote, this nation needs you to pray
1. Confesses who God is
2. Confesses His own sins
3. Remind God what God has promised
-Don’t confuse unity with conformity
-Tweet this: “God is not asking us to be a bunch of twinkies”
-The new unity will be found in diversity
Redefining Hope // Nature, Nurture, Neutral, North, Next
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On this week's episode Katherine sits down with clinical therapist, Cindy Finch, to discuss ways on which we can move forward if and when we are having an anxiety attack, moments of mental distress and how to hold space for those around us.
Yale Medicine Quote – “You think you’re doing OK when out of the blue it hits: a vague uneasiness—a nagging awareness that something isn’t right. You’re waking up in the middle of the night or you’re snapping at your spouse. You miss people, but you don’t call them. Fear, loneliness, uncertainty, or some other aspect of the pandemic—and the changes you’ve had to make—is getting to you.”
“The pandemic directly affects everyone’s lives and, for some, the threat feels even greater because there is no clear end in sight, and the trauma is compounded by financial stresses and the ongoing political divisions of the last several years, she says. “I think all of this is really having a profound mental health effect on the population”
Sunday Service // Redefining Hope: Mental Health // October 25, 2020
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It' time to focus on our HEALTH. When was the last time you look into the mirror and asked, how am I doing in my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical being? How about this one, could things be better? Lean in as Pastor Andy unpacks Jesus' miracles in Luke chapter seven in relationship to our health.
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TEXT:
Luke 6:46-49; Luke 7:11-16; Psalm 62:6,7; 2 King 4:8-36; Ephesians 4:26
NOTES:
Principles to apply to improve your mental health:
1. She went Immediately
2. She asked for help (vs24) (choose wisely)
3. She was honest (27) (
4. She was persistent (30)
Jesus displays the balance of power and compassion, and the ability to make a difference
Let compassion become our compass
The level of darkness we touch, will be the level of light we will experience.
Jesus showed his compassion was more important than his own purity
Redefining Hope: Jesus shows “It hurts like hell but I will to go there with you”
Redefining Hope // Beauty + Brokenness
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Christy sits down with good friend, mentor and author Karrie Garcia to discuss what hope looks like and means to her.
We are in the middle of a series called Redefining Hope - what does it look like to you? How can we have hope rise through brokenness?
Sunday Service // Redefining Hope: Assessment // October 18 , 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
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We are super excited to kick off our new month-long series focusing on HEALTH. When was the last time you look into the mirror and asked, how am I doing in my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical being? How about this one, could things be better? Lean in as Pastor Andy unpacks Jesus' miracles in Luke chapter seven in relationship to our health.
TEXT:
Luke 6:46-49; Luke 7:2-10, John 16:33, Psalms 62:6,7; 2 Kings 5:1-17
NOTES:
It’s ok to not be ok!
“Jesus doesn’t ask us to fake it he asks us to face it.”
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -AW Tozer
"Good health is a product of Good Faith"
Where are you on the scale? Closer to death or life?
Redefining Hope // Things of QUALITY rarely are a QUICK fix
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Ps Andy sits down with Todd Dube from Austin, MN to discuss our current 'state of humanity' and how can we navigate our relationships - at home, work, with our friends, with our family.
Ps Andy shares on Luke 7 and you can find the rest of the redefining hope series in some of our previous podcasts and those to come:
Sunday Service // Celebrate Every Victory: Echo Be // October 11 , 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
Celebrate Every Victory. Take a moment and look forward as Pastor Andy DEFINES what a future win looks like.
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TEXT:
Joshua 5:8-6:22, Colossians 2:6-7, Matthew 1:1, Hebrews 11: 30,31, James 2:25
NOTES:
Define the Future Victory:
1. Echo a place of healing
2. Echo a place for restoration-
3. Echo a place of ongoing Celebration and Thankfulness
4. Echo a place of humility and surrender
5. Echo is to be a blessing
The question to ask is not “Are you with me, God? The better question is to ask, “Am I with you, God?
You may feel UNNAMED in the worlds eyes but you are KNOWN and loved by God.
Never forget the power of one small act of kindness
Sunday Service // Celebrate Every Victory: Stones // October 04 , 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
Celebrate Every Victory. Let us be people who look back at what God has done and let us remember the small and big miracles. Lean in as Pastor Andy shows us how Joshua taught the Israelites how to remember all that God has done.
TEXT:
Joshua 3:1-17; 4: 4-6;
NOTES:
God gave them the instructions:
1. Follow the Ark (symbol of the presence of God)
2. Stay Close- (but not to close. Respect and reverence)
Take away:
1. Define your stones today.
2. Put your feet in the water
3. Give yourselves to God
Sunday Service // NOW WHAT: Josh, John, and Jesus // September 27 , 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
NOW WHAT? After traumatic events one should ask a simple question... Now what? The bible has a lot to teach us when it comes to moving forward.
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TEXT:
Joshua 1-9, Matthew 3:13-17
NOTES:
Who are you living for beyond your six foot bubble?
Be Strong, Be Bold, stay Focused
Don’t downplay simple obedience, because your faithfulness and failures can set up the win.
Can we be this type of church? Called, Creative, and Courageous
The “Now What” Action: Obedience not only when it’s Easy, but when it’s hard
Sunday Service // NOW WHAT: Gideon + Water // September 20 , 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
NOW WHAT? A brand new series starts this week. After traumatic events one should ask a simple question... Now what? The bible has a lot to teach us when it comes to moving forward.
TEXT: Judges 2:16; 3:15; 6:11-15; 1 John 4:4
NOTES:
"Can we be A church who doesn't have to; but who gets to worship?"
"In the midst of a changing world we are not to be passive people but we are to be prayerful people."
"A man can hide from those around him, but a man can never hide from God."
Here’s the key! If you are afraid, go with someone!
Faith can exist with fear, but faith can not exist without movement
Sunday Service // NOW WHAT: The Ark // September 13 , 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
NOW WHAT? A brand new series starts this week. After traumatic events one should ask a simple question... Now what? The bible has a lot to teach us when it comes to moving forward. Join us! Plus, we are super excited to share with you FLOOD SUNDAY! Echo's first baptisms on the Zumbro River.
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TEXT:
Genesis 8:15-9:1,Philippians 4:16
NOTES:
Don’t let the last 6 months determine your 2020, but the next 3 months define it.
The same God who calls you into the waters, calls you out of the waters”
Generous isn’t when you have a lot it’s when you have little and still give
We enter the waters to exit the waters to be a blessing, to bare fruit, and to multiply what we’ve experienced in those chaotic places.
Sunday Service // WHAT THE? The One // September 06, 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
"What The?" Let's be honest, we all have a lot of questions! We believe that Jesus has the answers. Join us as Pastor Andy teaches on a few of Jesus' parables. Luke 15:1-7 A Shepherd will leave the 99 to find the 1.
TEXT: Luke 15:1-7, Matthew 18:14
NOTES:
Jesus contrasts the sinner and the saint
A good owner looks until he/she finds that which was lost
Jesus defines what it means to be a good Shepherd
Be careful not to gather around and begin to grumble about
Echo church is meant to congregate with and celebrate for each other
“This is not cheap grace” -Barton
We serve a God that is reckless, relentless, and unreasonable
Sunday Service // WHAT THE? Treasure // August 30, 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
"What The?" Let's be honest, we have a lot of questions! We believe that Jesus has the answers. Join us as Pastor Andy teaches on a few of Jesus' parables. Matthew 13:44-46 a man finds a treasure hidden in the field.
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TEXT:
Matthew 13:33-45
NOTES:
Three reason why we don't jump:
1. Recoil
2. Routine
3. Reason
God doesn’t ask for us to be reasonable, but he calls us to be obedient
Where are you currently in your faith? Blind, Open Eyes , or Searching to find?
Sunday Service // WHAT THE? Jesus' Parables // August 23, 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass
Echo is kicking off a brand new message series that we are calling "What The?" Let's be honest, we have a lot of questions! We believe that Jesus has the answers. Join us as Pastor Andy teaches on a few of Jesus' parables.
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TEXT:
Hebrews 13:8,12; John 10:9, Luke 13, Matthew 7:13,14
NOTES:
What is the Balance between grace and the grind?
The invitation is free but the following of Jesus is hard
You will not find what you are not looking for when it comes to the kingdom of God.
Sunday Service// Outside the Walls: Purpose and More // August 16, 2020
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Pastor Christy Cass
Pastor Christy brings the heat and takes a few moments and talks about purpose and calling as a follower of Christ.
TEXT:
Philippians 4:-9, Romans 8:28, Psalm 94:15, Acts 17: 26-28
NOTES:
“Don’t let 2020 be a wasted year, yet allow it to be a WILDERNESS year.”
” Heartaches can either mold us into confident worshippers or defensive doubters.”
A purpose will motivate you.
A purpose will keep your priorities straight.
A purpose will develop our potential.
A purpose will give you power to live in the present.
A purpose will help you evaluate our progress. -John Maxwell
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” -Corrie Ten Boom
Sunday Service // Outside the Walls: Action Cam with Jeff Wendt // August 09, 2020
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Pastor Andy Cass and Pastor Jeff Wendt
Pastor Andy busts out of the four walls of the church and has a conversation/preach session with Pastor Jeff Wendt from Canvas Church while kayaking. Join us for this super creative and fun expression of online church.
TEXT:
Psalm 23:1-3
NOTES
“When you don’t know what’s next, it’s so hard to grasp what’s happening now.”
Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Worth It // August 02, 2020
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Pastor Christy Cass and Katherine Walker, and Pastor Andy Cass
Join us as we continue in our series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Christy Cass sits at the table and has a great conversation with Katherine Walker about what God is doing in her life and her favorite song.
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TEXT: Hebrews 10:36-39, Numbers 22:12, Revelation 1:3
NOTES:
“Worth it All” By: Rita Springer
Delayed obedience is still disobedience
God always comes through, but we often forget
Bizarre situations are meant to bolden our steps with God
Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Screen // July 26, 2020
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Karrie Garcia(guest speaker)
Join us as we continue in our series, SUMMER PLAYLIST as Karrie Garcia sits with the Echo staff and shares a message about the screen on our chest. You won't want to miss this online service.
TEXT:
TEXT: Psalms 40:1-4, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 1:27,Psalm 139:13, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:25, John 3:16
NOTES:
"If you aim to be perfect you will become a pretender. ,If you surrender you will be saved" -Andy Cass
Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Storytellers // July 19, 2020
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Join us as we continue in our series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Christy Cass sits at the table and has a great conversation with Jami Shull about what God has done in her life and her favorite song. You don't want to miss this conversation.
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TEXT:
Luke 8:38,39, Acts 2:1-13, John 7:37-39
NOTES:
1. We cannot falsify joy or fake fulfillment
2. We are not able to to create joy,
3. Don’t confuse happiness with true joy
4. Joy is a gift
5. Joy is promise from God
"Joy that comes from a substance is only a substitute and no substance will sustain or satisfy you
Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Need to Breathe // July 12, 2020
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Join us as we continue in our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy takes a road trip with his friend Isaac Molin while having a conversation about God and one of Isaac's favorite song. You don't want to miss this conversation.
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TEXT:
Psalm 40:1-3, Exodus 19:5,6; 32:11-13, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 26:51-53, Proverbs 21:21
NOTES:
Song By Need to Breathe- “Forever on Your Side”
Candid Convo // Fruit of the Spirit
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Pastor Christy Cass and Pastor Sam Kemmet sit down and have a candid conversation on Galatians 5:22 - 23 NLT version: "22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!"
What is the Fruit of the Spirit how does it apply to their lives and how can we match them with the enneagram? Echo Church had a 'You Who' series you'll love if you haven't had a chance to listen to or watch online for more information and reference!
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Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Blank Pages // July 05, 2020
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Join us as we continue in our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy sits down with one of our Echo team members, Jen Becker. You don't want to miss this conversation. Jen shares with us one of her favorite songs and the story behind it.
TEXT: Psalms 40, Psalms 103, Deuteronomy 1,2; Proverbs 3:5,6;11,12
NOTES:
Lessons in to the Israelites-
1. God goes before you!
2. God seeks out the right places
3. God guides you by unique ways
"God has the decoder"
"God heals, redeems, surrounds you with goodness, grace and compassion, and desire to bring vindication and justice."
Race, Religion + Riots // What do you see through your lens?
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On this podcast Pastor Andy Cass sits down with Ken Henry, the Advertising Director at the Post Bulletin a local newspaper.
They discuss how sitting with a variety of individuals - all races with different life lenses is vital in making a difference locally but also within us.
What does it mean for you to slow down long enough to really be able to listen and hear those around you?
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Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Diamonds // June 28, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Sam Kemmet
Join us as we continue in our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy sits down with one of our Echo team members, Sam Kemmet. You don't want to miss this conversation. Sam shares with us one of her favorite songs and the story behind it.
TEXT:
1 KING 19, Genesis 2:7, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 55:9, Hebrews 12:9, Acts 2:1-4
NOTES:
1. God’s not done with you! You might be, but God is not.
2. You aren’t alone. We are the Echo Church
3. This season isn’t just for you, it’s for the one who comes after
“Don't give up, don’t walk out, get down on your knees, and lean in, God is calling you by name.”
Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Hear You Me // June 21, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Scott Shull
Join us as we kick off our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy sits down with one of our Echo team members, Scott Shull. You don't want to miss this conversation. Scott shares with us one of his favorite songs and the story behind it. We believe music is powerful and that God uses songs to speak to us! Every week, we will unpack a new song, story and scripture from one of our team.
TEXT: Psalm 40:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:5-9,16 Psalm 30:11 Isaiah 61:3, John 2:7-9
NOTES:
Song by: Jimmy Eat World- “Hear You Me”
God is moving us from mourning into motivation
God is calling us from grieving to gladness
God is transitioning us from the unknown to the open spaces
Enneagram // Not Your Everyday Roadtrip
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Enneagram // Not Your Everyday Roadtrip
Continuing on from our YOU WHO series - we had another fun conversation with an enneagram 5 and 7 married couple along with an enneagram 1 and 3!
Learn the ways they have used the enneagram as a tool for understanding how to better navigate conflict, parenting hacks and planned (or unplanned) roadtrips!
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Race, Religion + Riots // A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
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On this week's podcast we listen to Pastor Andy Cass have a conversation with Dr. Ron Ferguson on anger, change and how to implement that within ourselves so the overall system will then also change.
You'll hear reference to John F. Kennedy's quote, "Rising tides lift all boats" and how if one individual(s) isn't doing well but those around them rise up they too will be lifted as well.
We also hope you will press into the Lord and what he has for you -simply you right now with what our world is going through and what is God wanting to do in and through your own life.
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Echo Sunday Service // The Art of Anger // June 14, 2020
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Pastor Andy teaches through the account of Jesus flipping tables in the Temple and talks about managing anger amidst pressurized situations.
TEXT:
Mark 11:1-25, Psalms 118:25,26 Ephesians 6:12, John 21:25, Proverbs 14:29, James 1:19
NOTES:
4 observations on Jesus flipping tables:
-Jesus looked and listened first hand -
-Jesus collected his thoughts -
-Jesus made his statement and stand
-Jesus set up and lived into his legacy
Learning the Art of Anger:
-Allow yourself to get angry, but remember this war isn’t over flesh and blood
-Limit the use of anger and it will become louder // 37:1 Ratio
-Quick anger is a sign of sick anger
-Make your statement, take your stand, be the change, but don’t let your cause get in the way of following Jesus first.
Allow Jesus to flip the tables of your heart:
-Welcome him into your life
-Let Jesus clean house, call and curse bad fruit
-Allow Jesus to Flip and destroy our strongholds and misplaced roots
-Pray, Make me a person of prayer for ALL NATIONS
Race, Religion + Riots // Righteous Anger Pt 2
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This is part two of Pastor Andy and Christy Cass's conversation with Chris and Sarah Griffith. Church planters in Chicago, Illinois give us a little more insight on what it means for them to apply righteous anger in their own lives and those around them.
Not only is it important for us to speak up as the church and christians but also just as important to really listen to those around us and hear the perspectives of the many while staying true to who God has called us to be.
You'll hear Chris say this and we couldn't agree more "It's not a black or white problem but a HUMAN problem"
Race, Religion + Riots // Meet the Griffith’s - Pt 1
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Meet the Griffith’s and part one of a conversation Pastors Andy + Christy Cass have on race, religion and riots.
In this first part of the conversation we learn a little bit about church planters Chris and Sarah Griffith - how they were brought to Chicago to plant a church, ways they have been navigating that call during Covid-19 and more recently the protests, riots and conversations many of us are having around racism.
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Echo Sunday Service // The Art of Listening // June 07, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass have a conversation about race, riots and religion with Church Planters Chris and Sarah Griffith.
TEXT: John 16:33, 2 Peter 3:14,
NOTES:
"When there is chaos, peace is five feet away."
Enneagram // Psalm 23
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Pastor Andy Cass and Tom have a conversation on how the enneagram tool can be applied to various scriptures in the bible in part one of two conversations. On this #echochurchpodcast they discuss the Lord's prayer and how it was applied in a Sunday Message and start matching the #enneagram with Psalm 23.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23
Enneagram // Psalm 23 Part 2
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Pastor Andy Cass and Tom have a conversation on how the enneagram tool can be applied to various scriptures in the bible this is a continued conversation on Psalm 23 and how it applies
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23
Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Gut Triad // May 31, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass
YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram.
TEXT:
Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 8:2-5, 9:7-10, Luke 22:19, Ephesians 4: 25-27, Matthew 11:28,29
NOTES:
Jesus isn’t just quoting a verse, he’s making a statement!I am the new Moses,I am new Deliverer; I am the new King, I am the new Priest, Jesus is the Challenger, Jesus is the Refiner, Jesus is the Mediator
“It’s not your job to turn stones into bread”
Wilderness Lessons:
Learn the art of anger
Receive a humble heart
Learn the voice of our Shepherd
Enneagram // Not Your Everyday Staff Meeting
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Not Your Everyday Staff Meeting
Recently, some of the Echo Team sat down (for the first time in weeks) together and had a candid conversation about how the enneagram helps us function as a unit, the difficulties, and controversies. Yet, ultimately there is one goal in mind - what is the Lord saying and how can we get there while also implementing his heart for our community and those around us along the way.
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Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Head // May 24, 2020
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Pastor Andy and Christy Cass
Guests: Drew and Emma Davies
YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram.
TEXT: Matthew 4:1,2 and 5-7, Psalms 91:10-14, Matthew 14:22-33
JESUS' THREE TEMPTATIONS
1. Stone to bread,
2. Jump and catch,
3. Kingdom and worship
NOTES:
-“Life isn’t just about the end, it’s about living in the now.”
-“Get out of the boat of fear and figure it out later, but before you do, consider who’s calling you out of the boat”
-“Faith is always harder than wisdom, But you need both.They are like a right and Left hook. Wisdom is Easier to control.
-“At the end of me came the beginning of faith and the beginning of Jesus.”
-“Just because it hurts doesn’t mean that God isn’t in it.”
-“The biggest Breakthrough has come from the most seemingly weakest stance that we are reduced to trust in God.”
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Enneagram // Respect Time
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Pastor Christy Cass sits down with some individuals in our community discussing how they found their 'enneagram number' the different journeys they went on. We hear applicable ways on how using the enneagram as a tool in our relationships not only brings awareness but provides the ability to give empathy to others.
Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Heart // May 17, 2020
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Pastors Andy and Christy Cass
YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram.
TEXT: Matthew 3:17; 4:1,2;8-10, Deuteronomy 10:20
NOTES:
-Jesus' baptism and temptation are the contrasting images of the affirmation of the father and the confrontation of our foe.
-How do we receive the affirmation of our father and overcome the allurement of our foe?
-What we Learn Here in the wilderness, will help us there.
-Shame is like a mountain we put on our shoulders, it’s simply a weight too heavy to carry.
JESUS' THREE TEMPTATIONS
1. Stone to bread,
2. Jump and catch,
3. Kingdom and worship
HEART TRIAD INFORMATION
-The enneagram two will PLEASE in attempt to achieve their goal
-The enneagram three DECEIVE in attempt to achieve their goal
-The enneagram four will WITHDRAW in attempt to achieve their goal
HEART TRIAD QUESTIONS
-Are you serving in hopes that those who you serve will notice you, and praise you?
-Are you stretching the truth in hopes of taking a short cut to the top?
-Are you on this journey alone in hopes to stand out?
HEART TRIAD ACTION STEPS
-Enneagram 2- TAKE a seat at the table
-Enneagram 3- Seek God’s TRUTH, believe it and live within it.
-Enneagram 4- TRUST beyond yourself
Enneagram // Conflict + Resolution
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Echo Church // Echo Enneagram Couple Conversations
On this week's episodes we continue with our YOU WHO series by having some real, raw and vulnerable conversations with some local couples in the community! Listen in on how a few couples attempt to play some trivia virtually, navigate common arguments and more.
Bringing a variety of enneagram mixes and 'matches' through relationships we hope these conversations will encourage you to have conversations with those around you. Allowing yourselves to see the changes you are making through the Lord's leading while also using the enneagram as a tool.
Listen in and let us know your thoughts! Stay tuned for more Echo Enneagram Couples Convos to come.
Enneagram // We are runners
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Echo Church // Echo Enneagram Couple Conversations
On this week's episodes we continue with our YOU WHO series by having some real, raw and vulnerable conversations with some local couples in the community!
Bringing a variety of enneagram mixes and 'matches' through relationships we hope these conversations will encourage you to have conversations with those around you. Allowing yourselves to see the changes you are making through the Lord's leading while also using the enneagram as a tool.
Listen in and let us know your thoughts! Stay tuned for more Echo Enneagram Couples Convos to come.
Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Triads // May 10, 2020
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Pastors Andy and Christy Cass
YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram.
TEXT:
James 1:23, Psalms 139: 23,Matthew 12: 28-31, Deuteronomy 6:5, Psalms 139:14, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 14:12, Genesis 3
NOTES:
We are part heart, part soul, part mind
We are part dust, blood, brain
We Are part heart, part hand, part head
The three basic needs of every human: love, security, worth
We are more similar than we are different
Triads- Heart, Head, and Gut
HEART
Driven by your Feelings
You avoid shame at all costs
When I don’t feel it, I should lean on my mind to remember God’s truth and promises
HEAD
Driven by security
You avoid experiencing fear
When I am uncertain and I don’t have the answer, I should lean on my gut and follow God’s voice.
GUT
Driven by Control
You avoid Chaos
When I am angry, stop and lean on my heart to feel God’s acceptance
Human Reactions: Fear, Shame, Anger
God’s Response:
Calls us by name
Gives us another chance
Covers us with forgiveness
Directs and leads us
Enneagram // Gut Triad
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Enneagram 1 // The Reformer // You are a moral perfectionist, conscientious, sensible, ethical, responsible, idealistic, serious, principled, purposeful, self-controlled
self-disciplined, and orderly. You are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change. Traps: repressing anger that leads to continual frustration and dissatisfaction with themselves, others, and the world for not being perfect, being rigid and unmovable. Expecting people to live at the same level of order and detail. Core fear: Being wrong, bad, evil, inappropriate, unredeemable, or defective.
Enneagram 8 // The Challenger // You are a natural leader, you leave a mark on your environment, you don’t fear confrontation. You can be protective, decisive, inspiring, a champion for those without a voice, logical and fair. Traps: Resisting vulnerability, being controlling, appearing unapproachable, bulldozing over others. Core fear: Being controlled or hurt by others.
Enneagram 9 // The Peacemaker // You put others first, seek harmony, and are receptive to your environment. You can be loving, empathetic, calming, open-minded, down-to-earth, modest, and trusting. Traps: Stubbornness, laziness, asleep to yourself. Core fear: being in conflict, tension or discord, feeling shut out or overlooked, and losing connection with others.
Enneagram // Mind Triad
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Echo Church // Enneagram Mind Triad 5, 6, 7
Enneagram 7 // The Enthusiast // You are highly interested in life itself, you are spontaneous, generous, optimistic, adventure seeking, flexible, relational, playful and positive. Traps: Trouble finishing things you started, follow-through because you’ve moved on to the next idea, avoiding heavy conversations, and acting argumentatively. Core fear: Being deprived, trapped in emotional pain, limited, or bored; missing out on something fun.
Enneagram 6 // The Loyalist // You are the kindest and most generous human being. You always have a backup plan, have faith, are courageous, loyal, and effective. You are committed, thorough, problem solving and hardworking. Traps: Bound in anxiety, worry and doubt, overthinking decisions. Core Fear: Feeling fear itself, being without support, security, or guidance; being blamed, targeted, alone, or physically abandoned.
Enneagram 5 // The Investigator // You are extremely smart, intellectual and competent. You seek fairness, and are self-reliant, a subject expert, a researcher, intense and knowledgeable. Traps: Observing instead of participating in social situations, appearing to be a “know-it-all” and intimidating people, pushing people you love away. Core fear: Being annihilated, invaded, or not existing; being thought incapable or ignorant; having obligations placed upon you or having your energy depleted.
Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Attributes // May 03, 2020
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Pastors Andy and Christy Cass
YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram.
TEXT:
Luke 1:1-4, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:22-23
NOTES:
-Humans attempt to fix an eternal problem with a temporary solution.
-Jesus is the perfect picture oF the fullness of God amongst man.
-“What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -AW Tozer
-Ennea = 9 Gramma = Graph
-God wIll not fix what we fake, It’s time to get real.
1. The Enneagram is like your Cell phone...Greater good And Greater evil
2. The enneagram is a tool, not the ticket.
3. Those once useful tactics for survival have now expired.
4. The enneagram is an image(picture) of the fullness of God
Our Prayer: God, please rewrite the scripts of our heart and minds
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Enneagram // Heart Triad
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One of the best parts of the Enneagram is learning how others are wired, so we can give more grace to those around us. On our latest podcast episode, a few Echo folks in the "Heart Triad" are sharing their own Ennea-journey with us. Click on the link in our bio to listen to this week's episode, and share it with a friend! #wearetheechochurch
Enneagram 4 // The Individualist // You are creative, unique, and determined to build a meaningful identity. You are empathetic, passionate, and in tune with your feelings. You crave authenticity from others and have tremendous capacity for deep, meaningful connection. Traps: Fixated on what is missing, tendency to turn inward or withdraw in times of difficulty, overly idealistic and envious of others. Core fear: Being fundamentally flawed or lacking, having no significance
Enneagram 3 // The Achiever // You are driven to achieve success, goal-oriented and focused on being excellent. You are active, busy, efficient, and self-assured. People know you to be competent and capable - a natural leader. You inspire others to perform at their best. Traps: Seeking validation through accomplishments, becoming out of touch with your feelings, being overly image-conscious, impatient. Core fear: Being unworthy or unloved, failure and worthlessness.
Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Enneagram Introduction // April 26, 2020
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Pastors Andy and Christy Cass
This Sunday is our kickoff for our new series YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram.
TEXT:
James 1:22-25, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 22:37,49
NOTES:
“The biggest roadblock to restoration can be yourself”
Katanoeo: Perceive / understand / consider attentively
Genesis: Origin / Ancestry / Genesis
Paraphrase: "Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who considers attentively his roots and wiring in a mirror, and after looking at himself, he goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."
1. Clean the mirror
2. Look deep within
3. Let God’s Word shine in
Make known our strengths
Reveal our weaknesses
Make known our traps
Echo // Young Adult Life
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Some of our Echo Young Adults sit down and discuss how life has been for them during this new 'corona' season. How they are clinging to who God is and what he has for each of them even in all of the unknowns.
Echo Sunday Service // Hear Me Roar: Haircuts and Helpless // April 19, 2020
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The final installment of the Hear me Roar Series. A story about adoption and its journey. Pastors Andy and Christy Cass speak about haircuts and the helpless.
TEXT:
Leviticus 19:2,19,27, 1 John 4:19, Isaiah 40:29-31,James 1-4
NOTES:
“Refinement will require for us to submit our roadmap to Jesus.”
”There’s a balance between the waiting and the willing”
"Don't be surprised when God shows up when you are on E"
1. Joy in the moment
2. Patience in the waiting
3. Help in our working
How Can We Help Our Children Through Covid
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Listen in on an engaging conversation between administrators, teachers, and homeschool teachers on how each household is trying to navigate this new lifestyle change most of us are living.
How do you do online learning, work from home and continue to bring normalcy, hope and excitement into your days? Need resources on how to explain what the coronavirus is to your young children?
Hear Me Roar: Jesus // April 12, 2020
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Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19.
Happy Easter! Pastors Andy and Christy Cass continue diving into the message series, Hear Me Roar. Jesus is King!
TEXT:
Mark 9:22-24, 10:17-27, 14:35-42, Mark 16
Notes:
"When I read the story of Jesus, I read a story of tension"
"The best way to navigate through tension is with trust"
"There's a moment when you need to just let everything go"
"When I read the story of Jesus, I read a story of tension"
Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting Continued
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Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting Continued by Echo Church - Rochester MN
Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting
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Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting by Echo Church - Rochester MN
Hear Me Roar: A Whisper // April 05, 2020
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Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19.
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass continue diving into the message series, Hear Me Roar.
TEXT: Matthew 21:7-10, Mark 4:37-39, Deuteronomy 5:9,10
NOTES:
"If we are going to have substantial and sustainable roar, we are going to have to stick together"
“There is no Virus, Wave, Storm, Or Economic Issue, That Will Define Who God is!”
“Set Aside our Egos and Logos” -Dino Rizzo
God is Love
God Forgives
God Of Fresh Starts
God Brings Peace
God is a Jealous God
Echo Church // Hearing from God
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Listen in on ways to pray, journal and words of encouragement during this time.
Pastor Andy Cass and Scott Shull have a candid conversation on how they do this in their own personal lives.
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Hear Me Roar: Deep Well // March 29, 2020
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Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19.
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass continue diving into the message series, Hear Me Roar.
TEXT: Isaiah 12:2-4, Revelation 7:17, Proverbs 4:23
NOTES:
“If you want a louder roar, you’ll need a deeper well”
"Life is more than the absence of fear, life is meant to be filled with joy."
“God wants to reveal the roar that he placed in you.”
Echo Church Candid
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Quotes:
"Jesus touched unclean things with purpose"
"Reckless at the right times"
"Everybody needs to get on their knees and ask God, what about me?"
Hear Me Roar: The Lion Pit & The Gorge // March 22, 2020
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Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19.
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass kick off the brand new series, Hear Me Roar.
TEXT: Daniel 6, Proverbs 19:21,
NOTES:
"To roar like a lion, you first must enter the pit with the lions" -Andy Cass
“This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” -The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952)
People of Prayer
People of Surrender
People of Thanks
Today is a Good day: How to find the good in everyday.
Find that moment
Create a moment.
Realize the moment.
Savor that moment.
Give thanks for that moment.
Sunday Service // Mix Messages & Clear Response // March 15, 2020
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Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19 and CDC's suggestion of limiting large gatherings.
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass talk about how to navigate today's mix messages with a clear response. Prayer
TEXT:
Acts 12:1-5, Mark 9:28,29,2 Chronicles 7:14-15, Ephesians 6:12, Philippians 4:6-7
NOTES:
1. Pray for those Affected
2. Pray for First Responders
3. Pray for Our Leadership
4. Pray Against Powers and Principalities
US: I Can be Single and Satisfied / March 08, 2020
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Pastor Andy concludes the Us series with talking about finding satisfaction no matter if you have much or little.
Text: Exodus 20:17, Matthew 5:3-6, John 4, Genesis 2:9; 3:6
Notes:
Chamad- (Hebrew word)to desire, covet, take pleasure it, delight in
"To covet is to look, desire, and to fixate on what is just beyond your hands."
"Coveting demands our full attention and will eventually capture our hearts."
"A person who covets is like a person who willingly walks into a prison cell and closes the door behind him/her without the key."
"If you can’t find blessing on the floor of the valley, you won’t be satisfied on the mountain top!"
"When we are single we have a tendency to focus on what we don’t have and when we’re married we focus on what we once had and become unsatisfied"
Four Reminders to Remain Satisfied- (scripture revealed)
1. Poor can not define me
2. Loss will not limit my life
3. Meekness is not Weakness
4. Thirst for the right things
US: Honesty is an Opportunity / March 01, 2020
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Pastors Andy continues the discussion on relationships expectation focusing on honesty and non-truths.
Text: Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:33-37, Proverbs 24:26, Proverbs 12:22,Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 John 3:18
Notes:
Healthy relationships(community) hinge on honesty as a central value.
"Moses wrote the ten on Stone, but Jesus wants them written in flesh."
The Three Honesty "Shoulds"
1. Honesty shouldn’t be an option, it should be viewed as an opportunity.
2. Honesty should help more than it hurts.
3. Honesty should be heard.
Poet Eulogy written by Pastor Andy Cass
"On March 1, 2020 my good friends fear and untruth were laid to rest.
We had great times together. We had many moments of victory, cheer, and happiness in exchange of honor. You two have been my lifelong companions. You’ve never left my side. But today I said goodbye. Goodbye to the moment. Goodbye to small victories. Goodbye to the temptations. I’ve learned a lot from you, but as I part I look to the way, truth, and life. His name is Jesus, and he will guide me from here. I will now exchange those small moments, for memories of breakthrough. I was exchange small victories for winning the war of love. I will Exchange. Temptations for truth telling. I will Exchange “My way” for the “Best way." I’m going to admit to my sin and refuse to submit to my sinister nature. This will not be easy, but it will be worth it. Oh Mr. Liar rest in peace."
Relational Expectations.
1. Honor
2. Give Life
3. Be Committed
4. Have Integrity
5. Speak Honestly
6. Find Contentment and Satisfaction
US: Eye to Hands / February 23, 2020
42 perc
30. rész
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass(with the help of some mentors) discuss the common lenses that this culture perceives relationships through.
Text: Exodus 12, Matthew 5:27-30, John 8:1-11
Notes:
The Three Common Lenses
1. Lens of Entertainment
2. Lens of Judgement
3. Lens of Grace and Truth
"How you manage your eyes and shape your perspective will determine the health of your relationships."
"The heavier the commitment the harder it is to maintain the health of the relationship"
"Want to save or redeem your relationships? Start with serving within it."
Relational Commands:
1. Honor
2. Give Life
3. Be Committed
4. Have Integrity
5. Speak Honestly
6. Find Contentment and Satisfaction
US: It's a Mind Thing / February 16, 2020
39 perc
29. rész
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass dive deeper in the US message series discussing the mind battle that rages in relationships.
Text: John 15, Exodus 12, Matthew 5:21-24
Notes:
"God has created guide rails for our freedom, so that we would experience His joy"
Relational Commands:
1. Honor
2. Give Life
3. Be Committed
4. Have Integrity
5. Speak Honestly
6. Find Contentment and Satisfaction
US: (SNOW DAY MESSAGE)Life Giver / February 09, 2020
15 perc
28. rész
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass have quick conversation at home about how to apply the Ten Commandments to our relationships.
Text: Exodus 20, Galatians 5:22
Us: Real With God, Real With Others / February 02, 2020
31 perc
27. rész
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass kick off of new message series discussing Relationships.
Text: Genesis 12
Notes:
“God doesn’t need Super heroes, he prefers using normal people in normal relationships to shape the world around them.”
4/1 Theory- What if in our relationships we would give 4 times more than we would expect in return?
Happy New You: Sabbath / January 26 2020
36 perc
26. rész
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass discuss the challenges of finding the balance between work and rest. The Sabbath, (7th day rest) isn't the great suggestion it's part of the great commandments.
Text: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11 , Mark 2:23-28
Notes:
How to Sabbath better together
-SCHEDULE
-INVITE
-PLAN
Why should we join the Sabbath rhythm?
1. REMIND you to rest
2. RELATIONSHIPS matter
3. RENEW weekly
Start your Sabbath at the table:
-Light a Candle
-Have Communion
-Enjoy Conversations about God and each other
"You were never made to live life like a freight train, you were made to live a life like your morning commute with Strategic Stops and a scheduled plan" -Andy Cass
Vision Sunday 2020
46 perc
25. rész
It's Vision Sunday! Pastors Andy and Christy Cass both look back and celebrate what God has done in and through Echo during 2019. They also look forward and present what Echo Church could accomplish in 2020 and beyond.
Text: 1 Samuel 17
3 Bold Statements about Echo Church
1. Echo Church is here to fight(make a difference in Rochester and beyond)
2. Echo Church is full of creators, influencers and leaders
3. Echo Church is not able, but God is!
Happy New You: Helium / January 12, 2020
30 perc
24. rész
Pastor Andy continues in the Happy New You series.
What if we could experience a brand new soul wealth in 2020?
2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 29: 1,18, John 3:1-10
Spiritual Practices:
Communion
Water Baptism
Giving / Tithe / Offering / Generous Life
Word / Study
Prayer
Fellowship
Sabbath / Rest
Fasting
Happy New You: Chicken Feet / January 05, 2020
33 perc
23. rész
Pastor Andy continues in the Happy New You series using "chicken feet" as an example of a once wasted thing that created great wealth, because someone looked at it differently. What if we could experience a brand new soul wealth in 2020? Will we set our Gaze on God?
Happy New You: December 29, 2019
35 perc
22. rész
Echo Church does their very first live podcast during the normal message segment time. Special Guest Sam Kemmet, Scott and Jami Shull, Issac Molin, and Christy Cass share a few minutes each about the word that best defines 2019. Also, Let us not forget our lovely host Cordie Walker and his humorous co-host, Tom Flessland.
Artmas: The Magi / December 22, 2019
24 perc
21. rész
Pastor Andy and Christy continue in the Artmas Series talking about finding Joy on the Journey.
Artmas: Who is Uncle Frank / December 08, 2019
28 perc
20. rész
Pastor Andy continues in the Artmas Series using the Home Alone character Uncle Frank to paint the picture of who Mary and Joseph were in their cultural day. He also gives a few practical reminders on how we can relate to difficult people in our ordinary lives as we try to keep Jesus at the center of the holiday season.
Artmas: Who is King Herod / December 01, 2019
21 perc
19. rész
Pastor Andy uses King Herod and his architectural art and ability to glean a few lessons on how to keep Jesus at the center of the Holidays.
Generous With Our Work / November 24, 2019
28 perc
18. rész
Pastor Andy speaks about finding the balance of trust and action with a local friend Dan Fifield who leads a great organization in Rochester.
Generous With Our Worship / November 17, 2019
29 perc
17. rész
Pastor Andy and Christy discuss the challenges of living out a generous trust and faith in life.
Deep Dive: Wealth, Generosity, and Zuppa Toscana
35 perc
16. rész
Deep Dive: Wealth, Generosity, and Zuppa Toscana by Echo Church - Rochester MN
Generous With Our Wealth / Nov 10, 2019
31 perc
15. rész
Generous With Our Wealth / Nov 10, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN
Generous With Our Words / November 3, 2019
43 perc
14. rész
Generous With Our Words / November 3, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN
Generous God / October 27, 2019
35 perc
13. rész
Generous God / October 27, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN
With Purpose + On Mission / Oct 20, 2019
42 perc
12. rész
With Purpose + On Mission / Oct 20, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN
The Table / Oct 6, 2019
34 perc
11. rész
The Table / Oct 6, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN
Soft Heart Open Hands / Sept 29, 2019
32 perc
10. rész
Soft Heart Open Hands / Sept 29, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN
Simple Church with Excellent Expressions / Sept 22, 2019
38 perc
9. rész
Pastor Andy and Christy discuss a couple of the Echo Church values and express the importance of find a balance of worship and work within life.
Launch Sunday Recap / Sept 15, 2019
43 perc
8. rész
Listen into our launch Sunday sermon and quick recap with pastors Andy and Christy Cass.
Breaking the Cycle
19 perc
7. rész
Lead pastors Andy and Christy have a conversation about breaking out of a nitrous spiritual rut.
Have You Found Your People?
15 perc
6. rész
Lead pastor Andy and Christy have a conversation about the importance of healthy relationships and how Echo Church will focus on creating community.
Cultivate the Ground / DEEP DIVE
28 perc
5. rész
In our first Deep Dive episode, lead pastor Andy Cass sits down to answer some questions about a recent message he gave at Canvas Church.
You need to start taking this ONE thing seriously
8 perc
4. rész
Join Andy Cass during a recent message at Canvas church in Northfield, MN.
What will Echo Church look like?
21 perc
3. rész
Lead pastors Andy and Christy Cass talk about what Echo Church will actually look like.
Living Life Outside the BOX
14 perc
2. rész
Lead pastors, Andy and Christy Cass talk about their their story and how they are living life outside the box.
http://wearetheecho.church/
Why the name ECHO CHURCH?
18 perc
1. rész
On our first podcast episode, lead pastors Andy and Christy Cass talk about the origin story of the name ECHO CHURCH.