Echo Church / Rochester MN

Pastor Andy Cass It's Sabbath Sunday! An online only weekend at Echo. Lean in as Pastor Andy has a special message for you while you're enjoying this holiday weekend. We're super pumped to unpack the details of this short book of Jude that gets straight to the point and apply it to our everyday Christian lives. TEXT: JUDE 1:20; Mark 1:35-37; Mark 6:35; Mark 14:32 When to Pray: Pray in the Morning Pray on the Mountaintop Pray in our Mourning

Pastor Andy Cass Our Summer Series is here! Why do you have to be so rude Jude? 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: “We can’t and won’t remember something we’ve never heard, never read, or never experienced! TEXT: JUDE 1:24,25; Luke 18:21, Psalm 141:1-10

Pastor Isiah Lecea Our Summer Series is here! Why do you have to be so rude Jude? 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. Lean in as our Youth Pastor honors graduating seniors and preaches a relevant message to all of us.

Pastor Andy Cass Our Summer Series is here! Why do you have to be so rude Jude? 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. TEXT: JUDE 1:24,25; Luke 18:21, Psalm 141:1-10 NOTES: Who’s Jude? 1. Brother of James 2. Brother to Jesus 3. A Devoted Servant to Jesus 4. A Traveling Teacher Does God have your ear? Who beyond God is keeping watch for you? Who has permission to speak that you will listen to?

Pastor Andy Cass We love sharing stories at Echo. Pastor Andy connects the Pintos' story to biblical lessons that we can apply to our lives. TEXT: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 23:4,5; John 3:14-17

Pastor Andy We love sharing stories at Echo. Pastor Andy connects Jess' story to the biblical lessons that we can see from Isaac's ancient stories and family dynamics. TEXT: Genesis 25:21-28 NOTES: "Isn’t it funny, how what we pray for can become what we protest and complain about so quickly"

Pastor Christy Cass Pastor Christy Cass delivers a timely message for all, teaching us to dig into J.O.Y. for our everyday lives. TEXT: Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews 3:13 NOTES: J-esus O-utlook Y-ield

Pastor Andy Welcome to Echo's next chapter. Pastor Andy leverages the first week at Mayo High is a reminder to dream again as we are planted in a whole new atmosphere. TEXT: MATTHEW 11:25-30; Acts 2:17,18

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass How do we find the balance between passion and passivity within our faith? Lean in TEXT: Acts 12:5-17; 1 Peter 5:8.; John 10:9,10 NOTES: "Sometimes we wait for God to do what God is waiting for us to do."

Pastor Andy Cass A healthy spirituality understands that Hope received is hope shared, Lean in today as we reflect on palms and how they may be relevant to our faith. TEXT: Mark 11:7-11; Zech. 9:9; Proverbs 3:27; Romans 12:12,13 NOTES: Three Questions: Where does your hope come from? What hope are you holding unto? Who are you giving that hope too? Say it, show it, Pray it P/H balance = prayer and hospitality

Pastor Andy Cass The story of Easter and the personhood of Jesus confront four types of thinking. Lean in and let resurrection change everything. TEXT: John 12:24-26 NOTES: Skepticism buried in Jesus can produce sureness and security - (Thomas) Excess buried in Jesus can produce and attitude of Enough (Judas) Ego buried in Jesus can produce Employment in the Kingdom of God (Peter) Despair buried in Jesus can produce Delight (Mary)

Happy Easter Everyone! Living a healthy spirituality is an art. Lean in as we ask you three simple questions. Where are you seated? What are you storing up? Who am I seeking? Pastor Sam Kemmet

Pastor Andy Cass Healthy spirituality doesn't mean that you live on the mountain top. Thumb-down moments are inevitable; how will you navigate through them? TEXT: Genesis 37: 23-25; Acts 7; John 16:33

Pastor Andy Cass Healthy spirituality is a forward movement. We have an exciting service with a great message and also inspirational stories of life change through an amazing local nonprofit. TEXT: Daniel 4:4

Pastor Andy Cass Pastor Andy brings up the "!" emoji as he addresses our natural ways of judgement on oneself and others. Lean in as we seek spiritual health and how to navigate in a stone throwing culture. TEXT: John 7:10-30; John 8:1-11 NOTES: Judge Correctly: -Jesus does not condemn you -Judge Self in light of Jesus’ words -Judge other’s less

Pastor Andy Cass & Dr Ron Ferguson Pastor Andy has a great conversation with one of Echo's favorites Dr. Ron Ferguson about faith and ambivalence; the right to be unsure. Lean in as we seek spiritual health and how to navigate unanswered questions through life.

Karrie Garcia join us as we kick off our new message series Emoji, as we pursue a healthier spirituality.

Pastor Christy Cass and Friends There is no better time than the present for us to live out the Fruit of the Spirit attributes: LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Today we invite a few Echo family members to share what God has been speaking to them though this series. TEXT: Galatian 5:22,23

Pastor Andy Cass There is no better time than the present for us to live out the Fruit of the Spirit attributes: LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Yep, you heard that, self-control, something we all need help with. TEXT: Galatian 5:22,23; 1 Peter 5:8; Matthew 12:33-36; Acts 24:22-27; Psalm 19:15 NOTES: Big ideas: -Self Control is the fruit of soul control -Self-Control isn't as simple as elimination, it’s actually about choosing addition. Have you exercised self control with the following? Television Your job Social media Travel Online shopping Your children Studying Serving Friendships Food Sex.

Pastor Andy Cass There is no better time than the present for us to live out the Fruit of the Spirit attributes: LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Today we chew on the fruit of faithfulness. TEXT: Galatian 5:22,23; Galatian 5:19; Matthew 3:8-10 NOTES: " Faithfulness is the long-game of trust" "In today’s society sin is all around and at the same time it does not exist, everyone has their own definition. Are you trusting in your own navigation system?" Three areas of temptation(anti-fruits) 1. Spiritual 2. Mental 3. Physical

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass It's Vision Sunday! As always we look back in order to look forward as a local church. Lean in as Pastors Andy and Christy Cass present the concepts and goal to "Dream Again." TEXT: Joel 2:28; Acts 15:28; Ephesians 3:20

Pastor Andy & Christy Cass There is no better time than the present for us to live out the Fruit of the Spirit attributes: LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Watch this message, as we learn how to provide places of peace and be people who endure with one another. TEXT: Galatian 5:22,23; Matt 13:3-9 NOTES: 4 Types of People Planted/ Places people are planted -Open heart/closed mind -Hype but no health -Fail to focus- -At Peace and Patiently Placed Be People intentionally Placed -Placed to produce -Placed to be pruned -Placed to protect “The Place you're planted and the people you are surrounded by will determine what fruit you will produce in your life”

Pastor Andy There is no better time than the present for us to live out the Fruit of the Spirit attributes: LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Watch this message, as we unpack kindness and goodness in light of the fig tree. TEXT: Galatian 5:22,23; Luke 13:6-9 NOTES: "If Kindness and goodness are not evident in our lives it may point to a lack of commitment and care to the symbiotic relationship between Holy Spirit forgiving work and our hearts." If forgiveness is present… Goodness will prevail or grudges Gratitude over grievances Grace will cover the grave Generosity outdoes greed

Pastor Andy There is no better time than the present for us to live out the Fruit of the Spirit attributes: LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Watch this message, as we unpack the word LOVE. Because, Jesus's love is different. Text: Galatian 5:22,23; John 15; John 13:34,35

Pastor Andy 100% Juice! When squeezed, what comes out? In 2022 we have the goal to go deeper as we cultivate our souls and lean into the Holy Spirit to do his work. We welcome more love, more joy, more peace, more patience, more kindness more goodness, more faithfulness and more self-control. TEXT: Matthew 7:15-20; Galatians 5:22,23 NOTES: Work and Worship Perspective: 1. Seeing all work as holy 2. Working as unto the Lord 3. Offering high-quality work "If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo painted picture, like Shakespeare wrote poetry, like Beethoven composed music; sweep streets so well that all the host of heaven and earth will have to pause to say, “ here lived a great street sweeper, who swept his job well.” -Dr King.

Pastor Christy, Isiah Lecea, Sam Kemmet, Scott Shull Today is one of our favorite Sundays of the year! As we move into the new year we unwrapped a few thoughts in order to look forward in faith and practice. Text: Romans 12:13; Isaiah 26:1-4; 2 Samuel 7:11-16

Pastor Andy Happy New Year! If we need more of anything, we need more Joy! Enter into 2022 with the expectation of receiving the gift of Joy. Let's not forget The Prams lead us in worship and in service concert. Text: Matthew 2:1-11; Psalms 45:7,8; Exodus. 30:23-31

Pastor Andy Merry Christmas, Christ is born to us. Pastor Andy revisits Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus and the Magi's response to the Messiah. Text: Matthew 2:1-11, Philippians 2:9-11

Pastor Bruce Kallies Be the Church Sunday is a special day! We pause our normal planned service to be the hands and feet of Jesus as family. Take a moment and see what this day is all about and watch as we create over 200 Build a Bags for those in need in Rochester, MN. Also enjoy Pastor Bruce's Story and his message of hope.

Pastor Christy Cass Flood Sunday is our favorite Sundays of the year. Join us as we celebrate with those who are walking into the waters of obedience as Pastor Christy speaks about wanting to be like the one in ten. TEXT: Luke 17:11- 21, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass TEST ME! The Bible says, "Give and it will be given back." It's a principle! When push comes to shove will we be faithful through our generosity? TEXT: Malachi 3:8; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 4:8,9, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Pastor Andy Cass TEST ME! Jesus teaches us the art of giving and its starts with allowing him into the conversation of our finances. TEXT: Malachi 3:8; Matthew 17: 24-27; Matthew 21: 12-14; 1 Cor. 6:19

Test Me // Using your generosity as a gift // Shulls

Pastor Andy Cass TEST ME! Contentment can and should be learned within our lives and our finances. TEXT: Malachi 3:8; Numbers 11:1-5; Deut. 5:21; 12:20; Genesis 3:6

Pastor Andy Cass TEST ME! Have you considered what's in your heart? If you walked through one of life's test would you be proven blameless, upright, in reverence, and moving from evil? TEXT: Malachi 3:8; Job 1:1-12;Psalm 139:23,24 NOTES: Spiritual Pop QUIZ -What makes me anxious, -What do I fear? -Where do I spend most of my time and money? -Where, when, and how often does God fit in? -What do I trust most? -Could I trust God more?

Doug and Debbie, share on how offering, tithes, giving above and beyond is another means of worship for them. Their heart for the Lord and to see John 12:44 - "light to shine in the darkness" in every area of their lives, those around them and others inspires them to keep pressing into the Lord. Seeking him through prayer, worship, and reading the Bible helps guide them as they navigate not only their day to day lives but in their financial giving to the church, community, others and beyond.

Paul Hurkman What's all the rage at Echo Church? Generosity is our response. Guest Speaker Paul Hurkman inspires us to stay on mission and live an impactful narrative.

Test Me // Trusting God with our Finances // Leceas Listen in on this week's conversation with our very own Lizzie and Isiah Lecea; recently married and navigating their lifestyles together be encouraged on how they are obedient, honor God and love doing ministry together. Scriptures referenced: 2 Cor 9: 6-8 2 Cor 9:7 "You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. "For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." 2 Cor 9:13 Exodus Ch 35 Matt 6: 1 -4

Pastor Andy & Christy Cass KEY HOLDERS. What's all the rage at Echo Church? Lean in as Pastor Christy and Andy continue to look at some of Echo's core values. We are Key Holders. TEXT: Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8,9; Luke 11: 9,10

Pastor Andy SIMPLE CHURCH. What's all the rage at Echo Church? Lean in as we continue to look at some of Echo's core values. Today Pastor Andy define four critical practices of our faith. TEXT: Acts 2:42-46,Nehemiah 8:10

Pastor Andy What's all the rage at Echo Church? Lean in as we take the next month to look at some of Echo's core values. Today Pastor Andy deconstructs the table and its importance in our faith. TEXT: Luke 7:36-40, 10:38-42, Luke 11:37-40, Luke 14:1-6

What's all the rage at Echo Church? Lean in as we take the next month to look at some of Echo's core values. Today we celebrate Child Dedication and biblically prove that "Kid's matter most. TEXT: Matthew 18:6; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Exodus 20:12; Psalm 127:3; Mark 9:37; Luke 18:16-17

Pastor Andy & Christy Cass Two Legit to Quit! Echo Church turns two years old, and we love an excuse to have a party. Pastor Andy and Christy look back and celebrate what God has done in a short period of time and also defines what the church's main focus will be. TEXT: Colossians 2:6,7; Colossians 1:27; 1 John 4:4;

Pastor Andy Cass Pastor Andy dives deeper into the Holy Spirit and his impact in one's life. TEXT: John 16:7, Acts 8 NOTES: "The Holy Spirit isn’t meant to be a transaction, it’s suppose to be a relationship that leads to transformation" "God has called us to be conduits, but many of us are entangled, tied up, and overwhelmed." 3 Knots for the Spirit to untie: 1. Poisoned by bitterness 2. Bound by injustice 3. Driven by Power and position

Pastor Andy Cass Pastor Andy unpacks the history of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testament and leaves us with ample practical applications. Text: John 14:16,26; 15:26 ; Numbers 11:29; Act 1,2; Exodus 35:30-35, Proverbs 25: 4

Pastor Andy Cass Flood Sunday is all about the new life found in Jesus! Join us as we joined 18 individuals who walked into the waters of obedience with the spiritual practice known as water baptism.

Live Podcast Press Play! THIS IS IT! It's over, Summer's done, but Playlist's Live Podcast is one last summer's must! Check it out and be inspired by Echo's own and their stories. TEXT: Proverbs 3:5-6; Ephesians 5:14; 1 Peter 2:10

Press Play! Summer Playlist is coming to the end! Pastor Christy sits down with Karry to talk song, story, and scripture. Pastor Christy SONG COVER: "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones TEXT: Romans 8:17, Mark 16:17

Press Play! Summer Playlist is in full swing. Pastor Andy climbs a tree just to talk song, story, and scripture with Drew. Pastor Andy SONG COVER: "Heaven Sent" by SteelDrivers TEXT: Isaiah 43:3, 2 Samuel 23:13, Philippians 4:13

Pastor Andy Cass Press Play! Summer Playlist is rounding the corner as Isiah and Andy take a road-trip up north to talk song, story, and scripture. SONG COVER: "Bridges" by Johnny Swim TEXT: Matthew 8:27