Echo Church / Rochester MN

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Sunday Service // RE_ Reveal // October 27, 2024 Oct 27, 2024

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Pastor Andy Cass Explore Peter's journey of obedience and how Jesus redefined his purpose (Matthew 16:18). In Luke 5:1-11, we uncover how trusting Jesus leads to abundance and revelation beyond expectation. TEXT: Matthew 16:18, Luke 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17 NOTES: "Nets" represent acts of obedience, often outside of reason; they are steps of faith that don’t always make sense but serve God’s purpose. "Boats" are the tools and resources God has given us to fulfill His call—such as finances, home, business, platform, role, family, time, creativity, skills, and experience. "Obedience comes first, and often abundance follows." "Beyond your act of obedience lies a revelation waiting to be uncovered." "What are your nets, and what are your boats?" "It's one thing to respect a teacher, but it’s entirely different to respect His authority in your life." "When Jesus tells you to flip the switch, step out in obedience." "I may not understand it, but I give it for the use of the Kingdom."

Sunday Service // RE_ Renovation // October 20, 2024 Oct 20, 2024

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Pastor Andy Cass God, the ultimate renovator, transforms our lives from the old to the new. Just like Chip Gaines says, “I’m the fixer, not the decorator,” God does the hard work of breaking down and rebuilding, even when it's messy, but in the end, it’s worth it. Based on 2 Corinthians 5:17, this message reminds us that in Christ, we are a new creation—imperfections and all! TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Hebrews 13:5, Colossians 1:17 NOTES: -Renovation is hard to live through, but it's worth it. -God sees us through our imperfections and transforms us into something new. -The tension of living between the "old" and the "new." -Sustaining through Renovation requires 1. People 2. Vision 3. Jesus

Sunday Service // P3: Our Place // October 13, 2024 Oct 13, 2024

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Pastor Andy Cass Place is less about physical space and more about God's presence, drawing parallels to the Israelites in Exodus 33. He encourages Echo Church members to embrace the new building as a space where God continues to meet with them, while emphasizing that true transformation comes from being in God's presence, wherever He leads. TEXT: Exodus 33:1-15, Numbers 1-10, Psalm 27:4, John 14:2-3, Acts 16:25-30 NOTES: God's Presence Over All: You can have all the things, but without God's presence, even the best place or building is just brick and mortar. The Problem with Place: -When we make the place the main point. -When we get too comfortable. -When we lock the doors to change or remain stuck. Promise of Place: God's promise is that His presence will go with us, and we will find rest, echoing Moses' plea for God’s presence in Exodus 33. "Church is a place to practice God’s presence, learn His voice, and accept His love." BIG IDEA: "Place is less about a physical space and more about who is present with you." "All the Milk and Honey in the world and no presence of God, is like soggy Honey Bunches of Oats. Might as well eat oatmeal." God’s Provision: "What we all need is the presence of God and whatever He provides, wherever He leads." The Problem with Comfort: "Discomfort is a blessing before the blessing." Church's Role: "If the Holy Spirit isn’t present, then this place isn’t much different than your gym, school, work, or favorite coffee spot." Invitation: "There’s a place for you—the true you, not the fake you." Prayer: "Jesus, I surrender, I have more questions than answers, and I choose to follow You anyway." Leave a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. Connect with us https://theecho.churchcenter.com/people/forms/113001 Support what Echo Church is doing at https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Watch Echo Online Sunday Service at 9 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

Sunday Service // P3: Our People // October 06, 2024 Oct 06, 2024

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Pastor Andy Cass Explore Genesis 11:1-9, where humanity's drive for self-glory in building the Tower of Babel mirrors our modern use of technology. Discover how this story calls us to embrace our God-given purpose, shifting from self-centeredness to unity, service, and making His name known. TEXT: Genesis 11:1-9, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Deuteronomy 7:6, John 3:30 NOTES: WE THE PEOPLE: An Echo Declarative -We Strive to be Selfless -We Serve -We Serve -We Do Hard Things "You were made for more. You won’t see that by looking in the mirror, but through the window." "One People, Unified. One Language, with One Vision. Nothing Is Impossible." "The enemy perverts your need to be seen, heard, and loved into 'I want to be seen first, heard the loudest, and loved the most.'" "What we need is not self-centered Christianity where God becomes a part of our story. We need an approach to spiritual formation that sees Christ as the center, in whose story we are a footnote." — A.J. Swoboda "Friendship is like peeing your pants. Everyone around you can see it, but only you can feel the warmth it brings."

Sunday Service // P3: Our Purpose // September 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024

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Sunday Service // P3: Our Purpose // September 29, 2024 by Echo Church - Rochester MN

Sunday Service // P3: 5 Year Celebration // September 22, 2024 Sep 22, 2024

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Pastors Andy and Christy Cass Join us as we reflect on Echo Church's journey and challenge ourselves to move from "your" to "our," from "me" to "we." It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines and step onto the field, embracing our role in God's mission to make disciples and impact future generations together.

Sunday Service // DUE NORTH: The Finish- Flood Sunday // September 15, 2024 Sep 15, 2024

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Pastor Andy Cass Finish what you start, both in life and faith. Pastor Andy encourages us to "look up and live up," emphasizing that baptism is just the beginning of the journey, and the goal is to be a church that perseveres. Through stories and scripture from Colossians 3 and Hebrews 12:1, the challenge is clear: fix your eyes on Jesus and run the race with endurance, trusting you are more capable than you think. TEXT: Colossians 3:12, Colossians 3:16-17, Hebrews 12:1 NOTES: "You are more capable than you think."

Sunday Service // DUE NORTH: THX // September 08, 2024 Sep 08, 2024

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Pastor Andy Cass Pastor dives into Colossians 3 and explores the theme of thankfulness, reminding us to "look up and live up" as God's chosen people. Through scripture, stories, and practical applications, we are encouraged to embrace gratitude, even in life's challenges, and to turn back in thanks to move forward. TEXT: Colossians 3:12, Colossians 3:15, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 18:18, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 26:4, Luke 17:11-17 NOTES: Truth: You are blessed, highly favored, loved, and seen by God. BIG IDEA: Being thankful is more than just a thought; it's about turning back in gratitude so that you can move forward. The 'what' you have in your hands should never replace the 'who' gave it to you. There is power in the practice of thankfulness: See it, say it, share it. It's never too late to say thank you.

Sunday Service // DUE NORTH: Love is the Belt // September 01, 2024 Aug 30, 2024

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Pastor Sanders Poe Guest speaker Sanders Poe joins us in the "Due North" series, illustrating how love acts as the belt that holds all the Colossians 3 attributes together TEXT: Colossians 3

Sunday Service // DUE NORTH: Peace in Community // August 25, 2024 Aug 25, 2024

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Paul Hurkman from Venture discusses finding peace in community by being mindful of those who need extra help. His message highlights how offering support can deepen connections and create a more fulfilling communal life.

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