The ECC Podcast

If I’m to take seriously the call of Jesus to be Salt and Light, then something “in” me has to be ready. Throughout the Bible, we see God working in the life, the hearts and the minds of his people, including Jesus. God works “in” them first and then “through” them.  The key to being Salt & Light is not only our availability but our commitment to seek God first and the inner work He wants to do in us and then allow it to overflow through us.  Ken Pierce continues with pt2 of Everyday Missionaries speaking from Mark 1:32-39.

Looking at Matthew 5:13-16, Andreas Russell shares about how we are all called to be salt and light in the world, as we seek to add value to the world and relationships around us.

Ken speaks from Matthew 14:13-33 where Jesus' disciples face a difficult situation. They feel somewhat helpless.  Jesus invites them to bring what they have, what they can, and let Him do what only he can do. The application for us today is encouraging/good news!

Ken speaks from Psalm 19:11 and Ephesians 5:15-18.  God has established guard rails in our lives to keep us from danger and to lead us to holiness.  In life, our greatest regret could probably have been avoided (that ditch we rolled off into) if we would have had some guard rails in areas of our life.  He commands us to pay attention to those boundaries and in doing so, “there is great reward.”  We find those guard rails in scripture.  Let’s begin the New Year with some clear guidance.

Elaine Dee reads a Christmas story called "The Christmas Cricket" and shares some thoughts and questions about how the story connects to God's bigger story of love, to save the world.

Gray Poehnell speaks from Matt. 1:18-25. The story of Joseph reminds us all that God delights in working in and through the lives of ordinary people. He shows us that one of the most important things that we can pass on from one generation to another is a godly example of always seeking to do that which is right, that which God would do.

Ken Pierce brings us the second message of Advent from Matthew 1:1-17.  Looking over the genealogy of Jesus we can find many stories. And those stories stack up and have significant meanings.  Just like our own stories from our families as well as the stories we’ll leave behind once we are gone.  No matter what our story is, when Jesus steps into the story, we have reason to celebrate.

Each week in our advent series "FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION..." we will see how the work of God is always unfolding—in and through us. Like a tapestry woven throughout time, the Christmas story weaves us in—to remember and to behold the presence of Emmanuel, God with us.  More about this Advent Series

Angela Henze brings us the first message of Advent.  Living in the space between fear and the hope promised, Mary's story encourages us to look for God right there with us. 

Each week in our advent series "FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION..." we will see how the work of God is always unfolding—in and through us. Like a tapestry woven throughout time, the Christmas story weaves us in—to remember and to behold the presence of Emmanuel, God with us.  More about this Advent Series

Guest speaker Darrell Johnson speak from Matthew 11:25-30, what he considers to be "the essential discipleship text."  He makes seven key observations. One - the essential verb of discipleship and ministry - "come." Two - the essential noun of discipleship - "Me." Three - the people Jesus likes to call - "weary and overburdened." Four - the essential promise - "I will rest you." Five - the essential symbol - yoke (surprise!). Six - the essential blessing - "My yoke." Seven - the essential posture - "learn."

Psalm 103:1-5