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Ecclesia Houston episodes

June 05, 2022 The Blessing of a Limp
In a return to our new summer series, seeking wisdom from the stories and
voices of women throughout the Christian tradition, Pastor Mike Yager
shares insights from the life and unique calling of Joni Eareckson Tada and
the story of Jacob in Genesis; in both cases, journeys transformed by the
reality of disability. A perspective often neglected, stories like that of
Joni and so many others challenge the ableist assumptions within our
culture (the church included), and are a resounding call to the vitality of
vulnerability.
26 min
May 29, 2022 How We Respond to Tragedy
Pastor Chris Seay preaches from Uvalde in the wake of the deadly mass
shooting at Robb Elementary School. As we process this horrific tragedy,
and other recent events that have left us similarly shaken, Pastor Chris
seeks guidance from the words of Jesus to prompt us into healthy and
meaningful ways to respond as people of hope in the midst of such grief.
27 min
May 26, 2022 A Lament for Uvalde
Following the horrific tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, our
team gathered to shape and share this time of prayer and lament. We
continue to pray for the families of the victims, and a community in the
midst of deep trauma and mourning, but our response as a church will not
end with prayer. Join us this weekend as Pastor Chris will invite us into
specific ways that we will engage as a family in the days ahead. Lord, have
mercy.
24 min
May 22, 2022 The Short Life of St. Agnes
Pastor Sean Palmer continues our new series exploring the vital stories and
voices of women throughout the Christian tradition, inviting us to consider
the tragic circumstances faced by Agnes of Rome. Through her story, and the
teachings of Jesus, we are reminded that earthly pursuits do not sustain
us, that conviction is costly, and that we worship a God who sees and joins
us in places of pain.
28 min
May 15, 2022 The Gospel According to Anna Spafford
Pastor Chris Seay invites us into the beginning of a new series which will
unfold over the course of the summer, exploring the stories and voices of
women in Scripture and throughout Christian history. This week, we consider
the story of Anna Spafford and how her response might help us reflect upon
our own in facing the inescapability of grief. We hope you’ll continue
joining us for more of these powerful, beautiful, and crucial stories of
faith.
30 min
May 08, 2022 God as Mother: The Feminine of God
On Mother’s Day, Pastor Mitzi Mak shared vulnerable perspective from her
own story, and invited us to explore the many instances in which the
Scriptures speak to the feminine character of God. Today we pause to
celebrate the many diverse forms of motherhood, wonder at the unique and
miraculous experience of childbirth, and worship together our God who is
nurturer, comforter, and protector.
26 min
May 01, 2022 Home, Not Alone
Pastor Mike Yager leads us to consider Jesus’ “Great Commission” and
subsequent ascension as a call into shared purpose and connection as a new
kind of community. In light of the invitations shared, how might you be
called to more fully participate in the life of the church in this season?
30 min
April 24, 2022 You Can't Do It Alone
Pastor Sean Palmer closes the series which has guided us through the Lenten
season; utilizing Mike Mantel’s Thirsting for Living Water as a resource to
help us consider our stories in light of God’s greater movement of
redemption for all people, places, and things. Sean enters the story of the
early church in Acts to examine our call to become the kind of genuine
community through which the Holy Spirit would turn the world upside down.
24 min
April 10, 2022 Ukraine and The Bread of Life
On this Palm Sunday, as we enter into Holy Week, Pastor Chris Seay teaches
from Lviv, Ukraine. We have connected with local pastors, and are
identifying ways we can partner with efforts to care for those fleeing
violence, and those continuing to defend their homeland. As we engage with
Jesus’ story, today and throughout the week, we are reminded that the Body
of Christ is always called to move towards in these times of extreme trial.
26 min
April 03, 2022 Hope in Action
Ericka Graham continues our Lenten series utilizing Mike Mantel’s
Thirsting for Living Water as a resource to help us consider our stories in
light of God’s greater movement of redemption for all people, places, and
things. Ericka invites us to look at the story of Noah’s Ark with fresh
eyes; as an invitation into a hope grounded in the reality of covenant.
28 min

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