Our guest teacher, Paul Unsworth from Kahaila in London, invited us to consider our preparation to enter the promised land as a people consecrated before God. As we ask God in faith for the extraordinary that only he can orchestrate, and as we learn to reach out in humility to invite the help of unbelievers, we begin to see the greater fullness of his story at work in his people, and all around us.
Two Are Better Than One
Pastor Chris taught from Lusaka, Zambia; calling our community to consider how we gather together resources and offer our unique giftedness to engage the work of the Gospel, impacting families and communities in ways that are far beyond what any one of us can do alone. He also offered an important update on an exciting new development for the future of our Ecclesia family.
Shaming Shame
Dr. Dan Allender joined us to further engage the discussion of shame that Pastor Chris Seay began last week. Considering our experiences of shame, and our tendency toward hiding, blame, and contempt, Dan offered a beautiful and vital reminder of Christ's victory over any curse or accusation that would attempt to claim power over us.
Free: "I'm Shameless"
Pastor Chris finished our series on sin, judgement, and forgiveness, and the lasting freedom and peace found only in Christ. As we are honest about our brokenness, we begin to see ourselves as God sees us, as his beloved. Freed from shame, our identities are no longer defined by our failures, but by the eternal love of the Savior that paid our debt, inviting us to new life.
Free: "The Good News About God's Wrath"
Free: "Misdiagnosis"
While It’s Still Today
Jack Wisdom opens the scripture in Hebrews, inviting us to consider the state of our hearts, and God’s call that we would live with gratitude and joyful urgency, saying “yes” as he speaks to us through Jesus, creation, and one another. Today is a precious gift, and is always the day to rededicate our hearts to our Lord and Savior.
Dig Deeper
Pastor Chris Seay offers an update on the work that God is doing in Nicaragua, and throughout Latin America; how we’ve been called to be involved through our partnership with Living Water International, the fruit that is already being borne, and our invitation to other communities of faith to join us in this vital mission.
The Anointed Ones
Pastor Josh Hilburn opens the scripture in Acts to explore Jesus' "sending" of his followers; a people chosen and called to continue his ministry. The Resurrection means that we as the Church, the ecclesia, the "called out ones", are no longer spectators or guests, but instead hosts of the continuing celebration, performing signs and wonders in community, pointing toward Heaven, and orienting our whole lives toward participation with God's renewing work in our world.
Easter Sunday: Because He Lives
As we gathered in the heart of downtown Houston to celebrate Jesus’ glorious Resurrection, Pastor Chris taught through the disciples’ story in John 20. Because the tomb is empty, because we are witnesses to His glory, because He lives, we are invited into new life in Christ, led no longer by fear, but by faith. We thank you all for being a part of this great celebration!
Palm Sunday: The Unexpected King
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week 4
The Ends and the Means
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week 3
The Party Platform of God’s Kingdom
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week Two
Hymns: Horatio Spafford, Finding God's Mission Through Suffering and Pain
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week One
Extravagant Love
We’re so grateful for our brother Bob Goff for joining us this weekend, offering a message of deep love and encouragement. A renewed embrace of a playful relationship with God, letting go of the harmful things we’ve held onto for too long, and extending love in extravagant ways to all people. We are unable to podcast the message from this week, but invite you to learn more about Bob and his work with Restore International HERE
Jesus Is What God Has to Say
Our guest teacher, Brian Zahnd, explores the story of the Transfiguration as a transition point from the Old Testament to the New; God declaring His Son the fulfillment of the law and the prophets, the Word made flesh.