Echo Church / Rochester MN

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Sunday Service // Mix Messages & Clear Response // March 15, 2020 Mar 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 Mar 10, 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 Mar 02, 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 Feb 25, 2020

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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 Feb 21, 2020

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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 Feb 11, 2020

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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 Feb 09, 2020

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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 Jan 28, 2020

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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 Jan 20, 2020

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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 Jan 15, 2020

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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

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