Sermons
The Party Platform of God’s Kingdom
Pastor Chris Seay invites us, in the midst of an election cycle marked by division and insult, to remember the allegiance we pledge in Christ to a different course of action; a Kingdom response to the issues of this nation and world, shaped by the Word as revealed in Jesus the Anointed.
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week Two
Mike Yager continues our Lenten teaching series on the historical and practical meaning of repentance, offering a message on conversion and forgiveness. Join us for the remainder of the series, Wednesdays at 7pm through March 16th.
Hymns: Horatio Spafford, Finding God's Mission Through Suffering and Pain
Pastor Chris Seay teaches from the American Colony in Jerusalem, founded by Horatio Spafford, writer of the Hymn, It Is Well With My Soul.
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week One
Dr. David Capes leads the first week of our Lenten teaching series on the historical and practical meaning of repentance, offering a message on sin and freedom. Join us for the next three weeks of the series, Wednesdays at 7pm through March 16th.
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.
Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, we gathered for a time of contemplation; preparing our hearts for the Lenten journey that awaits. We prayed in repentance, lifted voices in worship, and received ashes as a reminder not only of our mortality and brokenness, but also as a reminder of our identity as God's beloved children. Our hope is that each of us would be changed in these coming weeks; that in setting certain distractions, vices, and comforts aside, we might create space for God to transform us in ways that would continue far beyond our Resurrection celebration.
Here are pieces from our Ash Wednesday liturgy.
The Lenten Journey Awaits
Our guest teacher, Jim Nutter, offers insight into Transfiguration Sunday, the journey of transformation that lies ahead in Lent, and the invitation of Jesus to more fully live into His death, that we might also share in His promise of life made new.
The Good News About Hell
Pastor Chris Seay concludes our series on Heaven and Hell with a discussion about choices we make; to submit ourselves to His better plan, or reject our rightful identity as His image bearers.
The Long View
Pastor Chris continues our series on heaven and guides us through scripture on what Heaven will be like and how amidst this broken, temporary life, we can experience and share moments of heaven on earth.
Heaven Changes Everything
Pastor Chris Seay begins a new teaching series on how Heaven changes everything. We are invited to live as people who find hope not in this world, but in a God who is making all things new.
Hymns: John Newton Encounters Gods Amazing Grace
Pastor Chris explores the life of John Newton, the writer of the Hymn, Amazing Grace, and invites us to explore this amazing grace that is for everyone
The Good Gift
Pastor Josh Hilburn asks about how we view God, and invites us to receive God's good gift of himself; transforming our identity and rhythms of love for one another.
Live in the Light
Pastor Chris Seay continues our Advent teaching with a call to live in the light as followers of the coming King. We are joined by musical guests the African’s Children Choir, our friends and water partners in Uganda. To support water projects with the African’s Children Choir visit ecclesiahouston.org/advent
Advent Teaching Series Week 3
Jack Wisdom and Steve Turley complete our in depth teaching of the Magnificat, also known as Mary's song—a song of anticipation and praise for the coming King.
Us Means Everyone
Pastor Chris Seay continues teaching on our Advent journey, as we anticipate the arrival of a radically new kind of king. Our King who comes to liberate all people, inviting us to embrace citizenship of his eternal kingdom.
Advent Teaching Series Week 02
Jack Wisdom and David Capes lead us in an in depth teaching of the Magnificat, also known as Mary's song—a song of anticipation and praise for the coming King.
A Light in the Dark
Pastor Chris Seay continues our season of Advent with invitation to enter God’s story of light in a dark world.
Advent Teaching Series Week 01
Jack Wisdom and David Capes lead us in an in depth teaching of the Magnificat, also known as Mary's song—a song of anticipation and praise for the coming King.