Echo Church / Rochester MN
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Echo Sunday Service // When I met Anxiety: 44 Days Ago // June 18, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Anxiety is a common struggle for so many of us, causing overwhelming feelings of stress and worry. But at Echo Church, we believe in the power of God's word to help us find the truth and tools we need to manage this difficult issue. Don't let anxiety hold you back any longer - let us come alongside you and help you overcome it. TEXT: Exodus 17 ; Matthew 24:35 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NOTES: BIG IDEA: "Anxiety is merely a surface-level issue; it serves as a symptom, one that may unveil a deeper core problem rooted in the need for control." Consider this with your Anxiety: 1. There is hope, 2. This isn’t forever 3. Your’e not alone
Echo Sunday Service // Graduation Sunday: Remnant // June 11, 2023
Pastor Isiah Lecea Lean in and enjoy a message from our youth pastor as he challenges us to embrace our role as a modern-day remnant in today's culture.
Echo Sunday Service // When I met Anxiety: Barking Dog & Wise Owl // June 04, 2023
Dr. Ron Ferguson and Pastor Andy Cass Anxiety is a common struggle for so many of us, causing overwhelming feelings of stress and worry. But at Echo Church, we believe in the power of God's word to help us find the truth and tools we need to manage this difficult issue. Don't let anxiety hold you back any longer - let us come alongside you and help you overcome it.
Echo Sunday Service // When I met Anxiety: Lord Says // May 28, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Anxiety is a common struggle for so many of us, causing overwhelming feelings of stress and worry. But at Echo Church, we believe in the power of God's word to help us find the truth and tools we need to manage this difficult issue. Don't let anxiety hold you back any longer - let us come alongside you and help you overcome it. TEXT: 1 Kings 17:7-16 ;Matthew 11:28; Matthew 6:8; Romans 8:31; 1 John 4:4; Philippians 4:13 NOTES: Big Idea- "God wants to partner with you, but so often we don't proceed, and as a result, we experience pressure and stress that we aren't meant to carry alone."
Sunday Service // When I met Anxiety: Negative Thoughts // May 21, 2023
Pastor Christy Cass Anxiety is a common struggle for so many of us, causing overwhelming feelings of stress and worry. But at Echo Church, we believe in the power of God's word to help us find the truth and tools we need to manage this difficult issue. Don't let anxiety hold you back any longer - let us come alongside you and help you overcome it.
Sunday Service // When I met Anxiety: No Stigma // May 14, 2023
Scott and Jami Shull Anxiety is a common struggle for so many of us, causing overwhelming feelings of stress and worry. But at Echo Church, we believe in the power of God's word to help us find the truth and tools we need to manage this difficult issue. Don't let anxiety hold you back any longer - let us come alongside you and help you overcome it. Text: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Sunday Service // When I met Anxiety: Liar // May 07, 2023
Pastor Christy Cass Anxiety is a common struggle for so many of us, causing overwhelming feelings of stress and worry. But at Echo Church, we believe in the power of God's word to help us find the truth and tools we need to manage this difficult issue. Don't let anxiety hold you back any longer - let us come alongside you and help you overcome it. TEXT: Luke 10: 38-42; Psalm 139:23,24; 2 Corinthians 10:5
Sunday Service // FLIP & POINT: Keep Asking // April 30, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Open your Bible, flip the pages, and point to a passage. What does it say? It's funny how God can speak through that simple gesture. Today is all about that concept, lean in and see what the Lord wants to speak to you. TEXT: Matthew 7:7-11 NOTES: 1. We Keep Asking because the Father knows best 2. We keep Asking because you can take what is yours 3. we keep Asking because it’s meant to be a personal exchange, experience, and encounter.
Sunday Service // COME OUT OF THAT GRAVE // April 23, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Jesus is Alive! Easter at Echo. Lean in and celebrate this fantastic Sunday service as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. TEXT: John 11:14-43 NOTES: Three Observations: 1. Jesus is selfless 2. Jesus is caring 3. Jesus is angry BIG IDEA: Jesus isn’t interested in just a small renovation of part of your heart but a complete resurrection of your life and situation.
Sunday Service // FLIP & POINT: Passion // April 16, 2023
Pastor Sam Kemmet Open your Bible, flip the pages, and point to a passage. What does it say? It's funny how God can speak through that simple gesture. Today is all about that concept, lean in and see what the Lord wants to speak to you. TEXT: Matthew 6:16
Sunday Service // FLIP & POINT: Four Poor Leaders // April 09, 2023
Pastor Christy Cass Open your Bible, flip the pages, and point to a passage. What does it say? It's funny how God can speak through that simple gesture. Today is all about that concept, lean in and see what the Lord wants to speak to you.
Sunday Service // FLIP & POINT: Panel // April 02, 2023
Pastor Andy Leads a Panel Open your Bible, flip the pages, and point to a passage. What does it say? It's funny how God can speak through that simple gesture. Today is all about that concept, lean in and see what the Lord wants to speak to you.
Sunday Service // Contending For Us: Fight Right // March 26, 2023
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass We believe that all good things are worth fighting for. Although every relationship is complex and unique the Bible displays simple concepts for relational training. Lean in and become the contender that God has called you to be. TEXT: Songs of Songs 5:2-6; Genesis 30:1-3; James 4:1-2; Ephesians 4:15,26,32; Matthew 18:15 NOTES: BIG IDEA: Every relationship has fights, but every HEALTHY relationship learns to fight right and fight fair 4 Tools For Relational Construction 1. Find a way instead of my way 2. Avoid Criticism 3. Speaking the Truth in Love 4. Respect
Sunday Service // Contending For Us: Contentment // March 19, 2023
Pastors Andy We believe that all good things are worth fighting for. Although every relationship is complex and unique the Bible displays simple concepts for relational training. Lean in and become the contender that God has called you to be. TEXT: Genesis 29:31-35; Hebrews 13:5,6; Romans 12:18 NOTES: BIG IDEA: Every person in a relationship hopes to find contentment but Every person in a healthy relationship creates and contends for contentment.
Sunday Service // Contending For Us: Forgiveness // March 12, 2023
Pastors Bruce Kallies We believe that all good things are worth fighting for. Although every relationship is complex and unique the Bible displays simple concepts for relational training. Lean in and become the contender that God has called you to be.
Sunday Service // Contending For Us: Committed // March 05, 2023
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass We believe that all good things are worth fighting for. Although every relationship is complex and unique the Bible displays simple concepts for relational training. Lean in and become the contender that God has called you to be. TEXT: Genesis 32:22-31; Neh. 4:14 NOTES: BIG IDEA: All Healthy Relationships are committed to the same team, not just on one. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU HAVE TO LET GO OF IDENTIFY WHAT YOU ARE HOLDING ON TO TELL THAT PERSON WHO YOU ARE COMMITTED
Sunday Service //Contend For Us: Count the Right // February 26, 2023
Pastors Andy and Christy Cass We believe that all good things are worth fighting for. Although every relationship is complex and unique the bible displays simple concepts for relational training. Lean in and become the contender that God has called you to be. TEXT: Nehemiah. 4:14; Genesis 29:13-19; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NOTES: The score box: Every healthy relationship has clear and defined ways to add to your team’s score.
Sunday Service // Do You Follow Jesus This Close? Work and Worship // February 19, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says, "Do you follow Jesus this close?" Although it's slightly humerus, it is a solid reminder for us to press toward Jesus with the hopes to catch his leading and hear his voice. TEXT: Exodus 19:3-6; Colossians 3:22-24 NOTES: BIG IDEA: Closeness may not be just for your comfort but for Christ to be with you in your context. 1. Work with excellence 2. Work with integrity 3. Work with joy 4. Work with community in mind 5. Work for Kingdom impact
Sunday Service // Do You Follow Jesus This Close? Listening Prayer // February 12, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says, "Do you follow Jesus this close?" Although it's slightly humerus, it is a solid reminder for us to press toward Jesus with the hopes to catch his leading and hear his voice. TEXT: Hebrews 11:3; 1 Kings 19: 11-14; Acts 15:28; John 16:13; Romans 1:20; Psalms 19:1 NOTES: Big Idea: Say less, hear more, Less lies, more truth More of God, Less of me. Practical: Ways the Lord Speaks -His word -His Holy Spirit -His people -His Creation Ways to confirm His Voice: -His word -His Holy Spirit -His Community -Reason Practice of Listening Prayer: -Pause -Silence -Posture -Listen -Observe -Record -Confirm -Ask
Sunday Service // Do You Follow Jesus This Close? Firsts // February 05, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says, "Do you follow Jesus this close?" Although it's slightly humerus, it is a solid reminder for us to press toward Jesus with the hopes to catch his leading and hear his voice. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 10:6,8; 12:1; Deuteronomy 4:28,29; Hebrew 11:6 NOTES: BIG IDEA: What we consult first will construct what we form in the future
Sunday Service // Do You Follow Jesus This Close? Host // January 29, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says, "Do you follow Jesus this close?" Although it's slightly humerus, it is a solid reminder for us to press toward Jesus with the hopes to catch his leading and hear his voice. TEXT: 1 Peter 4: 7-10; Leviticus 23:22; Luke 6: 32-35 NOTES: Big Idea: Jesus never commends hospitality that includes people they like, but he commends those who include people who they don’t yet, like.
Sunday Service // Do You Follow Jesus This Close? Gather // January 22, 2023
Pastor Andy Cass Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says, "Do you follow Jesus this close?" Although it's slightly humerus, it is a solid reminder for us to press toward Jesus with the hopes to catch his leading and hear his voice. TEXT: Acts 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:24,25 ; Acts 20:7-12
Sunday Service // Do You Follow Jesus This Close? Evaluation // January 15, 2023
Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says, "Do you follow Jesus this close?" Although it's slightly humerus, it is a solid reminder for us to press toward Jesus with the hopes to catch his leading and hear his voice. TEXT: James 1: 2-4 NOTES: Chris Hodges Dials: 1. Faith Life: My relationship with God 2. Marriage Life: My relationship with my spouse 3. Family Life: My relationship with my family 4. Office Life: My job/school 5. Digital Life: My time on my devices 6. Ministry Life: My purpose in life 7. Financial Life: My earning, spending, saving, and giving 8. Social Life: My time with friends/others 9. Attitudinal Life: My approach to life. 10. Creative Life: my dreams and plans for the future 11. Mental Life: My mind and my thoughts 12. Physical Life: My body
Sunday Service // Christmas Eve Recap // January 08, 2023
Not sure if you know this, but all of our online services are delayed by two weeks and because of that you get the opportunity to watch and worship through our Christmas Eve service. It was very impactful and relevant to all of our lives. We hope you enjoy it. Pastor Andy Cass
Sunday Service // Around The Tree // January 01, 2023
Echo Staff Happy New year! Today is one of our favorite traditions, we call it around the tree. The staff take a few minutes each explaining how a movie clip and a scripture could change our lives. Grab some popcorn, sit back and enjoy the show.
Sunday Service // Merry Christmas // December 25, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Merry Christmas friends! We hope you have a great day celebrating our saviors birth. Pastor Andy takes a few moments to remind us that Mary was willing to go through momentary troubles to bring peace to earth. Are you willing? TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Daniel 8:17, 27; Daniel 9:20-23 NOTES: You may not know the reason for your troubles, but that doesn't mean you won’t find peace. Don’t let your circumstances determine your faith, but allow your faith to define those circumstances. BIG IDEA: What trouble are you willing to go through for someone else to find peace
Sunday Service // Jesus and George: Risk it // December 18, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Why does Jesus talk about money and wealth so much? Let's tackle and consider what Jesus says in his parable about the treasure in the field. TEXT: Matt 13:44-46 NOTES: What would stop you from doing what these people did in the text? “The greatest investments risks that I have taken were first challenged by my greatest fears” "Calculated risks are possible because of calculated trust built upon passing calculated test with the father in heaven." "God can help you do more with your 90, than you can do for yourself with your 100."
Sunday Service // Jesus & George: Greed Test // December 11, 2022
Why does Jesus talk about money and wealth so much? Let's tackle and consider what Jesus says to the man who asked Jesus to tell his brother to split his inheritance with him. Pastor Andy Cass TEXT: Luke 12:13-15 NOTES: "There is an unseen enemy that shreds a person from the inside out and his name is GREED" Big IDEA: The Antidote for Greed is Giving
Sunday Service // BUILD A BOX // December 04, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass It's a Be the Church Sunday. We pause our normally planned service to pack hundreds of boxes for those who are in need in our community. We call the event, Build a Box but truly it's so much more to us as a local church.
Sunday Service // Jesus & George: Shrewd or Rude? // November 27, 2022
Why does Jesus talk about money and wealth so much? Let's tackle and consider what Jesus teaches in Luke 16:1-14 Pastor Andy Cass TEXT: Matt 7:24; 10:16; 25:2; Proverb 3:5-10 NOTES: BIG IDEA: The Man who was Once viewed as wicked and is now viewed as wise! Why? Because he made a quick shift from being wasteful to a Person with a willingness to give. -What are you wasting?
Sunday Service // Jesus & George: Money & Trust // November 20, 2022
Why does Jesus talk about money and wealth so much? Let's tackle and consider what Jesus teaches in Matthew 25:14-30 Pastor Andy Cass NOTES: God trust you. Will you trust him? What have you earned? What have you given back?
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: Satisfaction // November 13, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass // You are a leader! Lean in and see what tool you can take out of your backpack that might effectively lead those around you. TEXT: Matthew 4:1-10; Pslam 23 NOTES: Leadership temptation #3- When you reach a summit you will be tempted to look beyond it, unto the next and not be satisfied now. "Satan cannot create; he can only manipulate."
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: Limits // November 06, 2022
Pastor Christy Cass You are a leader! Repeat after me, "I'm called to lead in my context." So what's next? Lean in and see what tool you can pick up today to effectively lead those around you. Leave a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. Support what Echo Church is doing at https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Watch Echo Online Sunday Service at 10 AM https://www.youtube.com/TheEchoChurch Become our friend and/or watch on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wearetheechochurch Follow us on Instagram: @wearetheechochurch Join our ECHO ONLINE FAM to stay connected at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearetheechochurch
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: Self Control // October 30, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass You are a leader! Pause this video and look in the mirror and repeat after me, "I'm called to lead in my context." So what's next? Lean in and see what tool you can pick up today to effectively lead those around you. TEXT: Matthew 4:1-10 NOTES: -2nd Temptation- Your achievements will tempt you to shift your focus from what matters most to impress your audience. -Are you faithful in your leadership or has there been a leader-shift? -God is more interested in you improving than your impressing.” -A lack of self-control will encourage small changes, and small changes eventually lead to subtle exchanges -Jesus understood, Self-control comes from self-controls
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: Karrie Garcia // October 23, 2022
Karrie Garcia You are a leader! Now what, what do I do next? Lean in as Karrie helps us understand the importance of our faithfulness in the mundane. TEXT: Matthew 25:35-40
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: Character // October 16, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass You are a leader! Pause this video and look in the mirror and repeat after me, "I'm called to lead in my context." So what's next? Lean in and see what tool you can pick up today to effectively lead those around you. TEXT: Matthew 4:1-10, NOTES: Good Character is made up of: 1. Integrity- 2. Self-control 3. Satisfaction First Temptation: Your Insecurity will tempt you to compromise your integrity. “No one falls off a cliff that they first don’t climb up.”
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: Live Podcast Panel // October 09, 2022
Leadership Panel You're looking at a live podcast, leadership style! This is a must watch or listen to episode as four Echo leaders from four different industries talk leadership and influence in their context.
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: SHAKE IT UP // October 02, 2022
Pastor Andy & Christy Cass In leadership there is always a ton to learn. Lean in and listen to what Pastor Andy and Christy, as they give a few tips to shake up your leadership journey. TEXT: Hebrews 10:24; Luke 6:32-48; Judge 9:7 NOTES: “Lead on Leader, with Patience, Humility, and Forgiveness”
Sunday Service // Back to the School of Leadership: Ambition and Achievement // September 25, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Today we kick off our band new collection of talks about leadership. Lean in as Pastor Andy discusses finding the balance between ambition and achievement.
Sunday Service // FLOOD SUNDAY // September 18, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Flood Sunday is our favorite service of the year. This particular day, 25 individuals decided to enter the waters of obedience with excitement in following Jesus as their savior.
Sunday Service // Summer at Echo: Sam Kemmet // September 11, 2022
Pastor Sam Kemmet Summer's over but we have treat for you. Lean in and listen to what Pastor Sam has to say about "worship."
Sunday Service // Summer at Echo: The Shulls // September 04, 2022
Scott and Jami Shull It's summer at Echo and this week we have treat for you. Lean in and listen to what Scott and Jami Shull have to say about "The Fight." Leave a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. Support what Echo Church is doing at https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Watch Echo Online Sunday Service at 10 AM https://www.youtube.com/TheEchoChurch Become our friend and/or watch on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wearetheechochurch Follow us on Instagram: @wearetheechochurch Join our ECHO ONLINE FAM to stay connected at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearetheechochurch
Sunday Service // Rude Jude: Praise // August 28, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Our Summer Series is here! We're super pumped to unpack the details of this short book that gets straight to the point and apply it to our everyday Christian lives. Sneak Peak Quote: "Your “NOW” is the best opportunity to Praise" TEXT: Jude 1:24,25; Matthew 4:10; Psalms 139:13,14; Psalm 100:4; Joshua 6:16,20; Romans 14:11 NOTES: Praise Our Purpose -Praise a Path to God’s Presence -Praise a Change of Perspective -Praise a Posture of Surrender -Praise a Practice
Sunday Service // Rude Jude: Save and Snatch// August 21, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Our Summer Series is here! We're super pumped to unpack the details of this short book that gets straight to the point and apply it to our everyday Christian lives. Sneak Peak Quote: "One day we will stand before the Lord and not just hold account for our sins but for how many people we snatched out of the fire." TEXT: Jude 1:23; 1 Corinthian 5: 14-20
Sunday Service // Summer at Echo: Donald Osborn // August 14, 2022
Pastor Donald Osborn // Church Planter It's summer at Echo and this week we have treat for you. Lean in and listen to what Pastor Donald Osborn has to say about Grace!
Sunday Service // Rude Jude: Mercy // August 07, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Our Summer Series is here! We're super pumped to unpack the details of this short book that gets straight to the point and apply it to our everyday Christian lives. Sneak Peak Quote: "Your religious box checking exercises are worthless if you don’t live within the God’s movement of mercy.” TEXT: Jude 1:21; Matthew 5:3-7; Matthew 9-Matt 12
Sunday Service // Rude Jude: Stay in Love // July 31, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Our Summer Series is here! We're super pumped to unpack the details of this short book that gets straight to the point and apply it to our everyday Christian lives. Sneak Peak Quote: “Many of us have an infantile understanding of “God’s infinite love” TEXT: Jude 1:21; Jude 1:12; 2 Peter 2:13; John 14:15,21; Matthew 22:36-40
Sunday Service // Summer at Echo: Emma Davies // July 24, 2022
Pastor Emma Davies It's summer at Echo and this week we have treat for you. Lean in and listen to what Pastor Emma Davies has to bring this week!
Sunday Service // Summer at Echo: Peter Haas // July 17, 2022
Pastor Peter Haas It's summer at Echo and this week we have treat for you. Lean in and listen as Pastor Peter Haas brings it this week!
Sunday Service // Rude Jude: Called to Build // July 10, 2022
Pastor Andy Cass Our Summer Series is here! We're super pumped to unpack the details of this short book that gets straight to the point and apply it to our everyday Christian lives. Sneak Peak Quote: "You’ll never construct something you’re consistently deconstructing and you’ll never Build Up someone you’re constantly criticizing.” TEXT: JUDE 1:20, Matthew 7:24; 2 Peter 1:3, 5-7; Luke 14:28-30; 1 Cor. 3:10-13