The ECC Podcast

2 Corinthians 5 calls us to be people of restored relationships. Reconciled to one another and reconciled to God. In this message Andreas Russell shares the story of reconciliation by showing us this thread of restoration and re-creation throughout the Bible.

The gospel writer Matthew includes a story of murder (Matthew 2:13-18) right in the middle of the Christmas story. It really messes with our “Hallmark” mentality that surrounds Christmas. So, how does this fit? How is this part of the “good news” story?  Ken concludes our series on Hyperlinks to Jesus.

Matthew Heyn shares from Matt 1:18-25 exploring the story of Joseph when hearing the news of Mary’s holy conception. Walking with Joseph’s experience draws us to a very important hyperlink to Jesus – Isaiah’s confrontation with Ahaz to stand with God because “God is with you (us).” Contrasting the two responses between Ahaz and Joseph. One falls and one stands.

During our first Sunday of Advent, Dan Russell looks at Luke 4:14-22/Isaiah 61:1-3 to show hope – that this good news is for all people. He will challenge us to consider how we can bring this good news, this freedom, this recovery of sight, to those on the margins.

Andreas Russell takes a look at Matthew 5 and explores how Jesus sees himself as the fulfilment of Old Testament law and gives us a new way of reading and applying it in light of Him.

Peter & Valerie Reynolds will continue our series on "Hyperlinks to Jesus". The Tabernacle is a hyperlink from the Old Testament of the Bible to the role of Jesus in the New Testament. It serves as a reminder that Jesus has fulfilled the role of ultimate mediator between the Most Holy God of Creation and the people – the crowning glory of His creation. Jesus has bridged the gap - He has broken the veil!

Ken introduces our new series "Hyperlinks to Jesus." He shares how the Old Testament links to Jesus and shares how Jesus fulfills it all. 

In a stand alone sermon, Andreas will be sharing about his transition to the work of the Navigators next year. He will be looking at Matthew 9:35-38, as well as Jesus' way of coming alongside others so that they are equipped to do His work.

Andreas concludes our series on the The Upside of Brokenness by looking at James 1:2 and Romans 5:3-5, which call us to rejoice in suffering, because of the possibility of growth it can produce.

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another..." Jesus says this, but we often have a hard time with doing this. And this very thing, love from one another, is crucial in helping us land on the "Upside of Brokenness."