Echo Church / Rochester MN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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!

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

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?

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.

Pastor Andy and Christy continue in the Artmas Series talking about finding Joy on the Journey.

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.

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.

Pastor Andy speaks about finding the balance of trust and action with a local friend Dan Fifield who leads a great organization in Rochester.

Pastor Andy and Christy discuss the challenges of living out a generous trust and faith in life.

Deep Dive: Wealth, Generosity, and Zuppa Toscana by Echo Church - Rochester MN

Generous With Our Wealth / Nov 10, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN

Generous With Our Words / November 3, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN

Generous God / October 27, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN

With Purpose + On Mission / Oct 20, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN

The Table / Oct 6, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN

Soft Heart Open Hands / Sept 29, 2019 by Echo Church - Rochester MN

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.

Listen into our launch Sunday sermon and quick recap with pastors Andy and Christy Cass.

Lead pastors Andy and Christy have a conversation about breaking out of a nitrous spiritual rut.

Lead pastor Andy and Christy have a conversation about the importance of healthy relationships and how Echo Church will focus on creating community.

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.

Join Andy Cass during a recent message at Canvas church in Northfield, MN.

Lead pastors Andy and Christy Cass talk about what Echo Church will actually look like.

Lead pastors, Andy and Christy Cass talk about their their story and how they are living life outside the box. http://wearetheecho.church/

On our first podcast episode, lead pastors Andy and Christy Cass talk about the origin story of the name ECHO CHURCH.