Epiclesis

Where does burnout come from in our lives? How do we get out of it? What do street racing, chickens, and star constellations have to do with any of this? Join us as we explore Isaiah 40, where the prophet identifies 2 key areas in our lives guaranteed to cause burnout, and how to overcome it by understanding 3 things about who God is.

Here's another installment of "60 Seconds with Robert Webber," a regular feature here at Epiclesis.

In this audio clip, Bob says that worship doesn't have a life of its own, that it doesn't proceed from us-- but rather does God's story. And when worship does God's story, some pretty remarkable things happen.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris looked closely at a place in Deuteronomy that documents a prophecy that God gave the people, through Moses. God promised the Children of Israel that one day He would raise up a prophet from among them who would be "like Moses." Is Jesus that ultimate Moses? Yes! Join us as we look at pivotal moments in the life of Moses and how they find their fulfillment in Christ.

Does the Apostle Paul give the worst wedding advice ever? Or, given the church's engagement to Christ as His bride, might it actually be the best advice? Join us for a look at how to stay happily engaged-- and how to get ready for the biggest wedding feast of all time.

Stories from Samuel and the Gospel of John gave us a chance to talk about calling. Are you being called? Pastor Chris takes a look at some tests we can use to discern a calling, then points to one that all Christians have been given.

Dr. Carl Peters was the guest on this episode of Ancient-Future Faith to talk about Cloisters. Epiclesis church is gearing up to form special small groups, "Cloisters," for study, prayer, and discipleship. What's a cloister? And why are they especially needed in this day and time? Join us!

In the baptism of Jesus, we see Him as the one in whom all things were created, as the one who "hallows" all waters, and the "New Noah." How? Perhaps a look a remarkable piece of art by painter Daniel Bonnell can help. Join us as we look very closely at the baptism of the Christ.

On this Sunday, we explore Ephesians 1, identifying 4 key areas where Paul reveals what it means for us to be “In Him”. We unpack what it means to be adopted, redeemed, chosen, and marked with the Holy Spirit. Our teaching time concludes with the question, “What does the incarnation of Christ mean for you as we enter 2021?

Epiclesis member Caris Fickenscher was our guest on this episode of Ancient-Future Faith to talk about a special project she's undertaking for the Mustard Seed School in Sacramento. Caris is partnering with the Loaves and Fishes inner city ministry to give access to quality education to homeless kids in our region. Want to help? Listen in and join us!

How can we rejoice always? That's what Paul told the Thessalonians to do. And give thanks and pray, too, in all circumstances. Seriously? Paul surely didn't know about Coronavirus. Or politics. Or murder hornets. Is it even possible to do those things? Mary shows us how.