The ECC Podcast

As we conclude our Habakkuk series we hope to pick up some ideas and suggestions from the man Habakkuk (our “traveling companion”).  He begins with being rather annoyed by what he sees around him and shares that annoyance with God in the form of a complaint. But he ends with a song of rejoicing. How does he move from complaining to rejoicing?

In this message, we will be focusing on the final verses in which Habakkuk proclaims that even if he loses everything, he will still rejoice in the Lord.    
Is it really possible to be joyful in the midst of suffering and pain?  Can this be true for us? 
Dwight will dig deeper into Habakkuk 3 and will share some thoughts about what it was that may have moved Habakkuk from a posture of protest to a posture of praise.

I’m tired of waiting!!! Most of us struggle to wait, especially in the face of wrong. Join us as we continue in our series of Grappling with God, as we review chapter 2 of Habakkuk. Dan Russell will discuss the challenge of waiting for God in the midst of injustice and evil.

This week, we look at Habakkuk's response to God's plan to use the Babylonians to deal with the evil in Judah. We will see how Habakkuk questions God's plan. In using the Babylonians, does this not contradict everything that God stands for? Why is God using evil to rid evil? How can we make sense of this?
In this message, we will see how Habakkuk's faith holds on in the midst of doubt, especially concerning God's integrity. When things don't make sense and when we question the very things we know about God, Habakkuk models for us the importance of crying out to God, continuing to "stand watch" and waiting for God's answer, be it one of reproof.

The book of Habakkuk is a must read in today’s broken world. Habakkuk shows us how we can look the hard things of life in the face and still find faith and joy. It shows us that we are called to a defiant faith and joy that keeps going no matter what we have to go through in life.

The first 4 verses of Habakkuk introduce us to his prayer…or maybe we should say his protest. He asks: Where is the God of Heaven? And why is He taking so long?” Maybe we’ve wondered that ourself even? There are several things to learn from Habakkuk as we are on our journey with Jesus. Ken will share 2 key things we can learn from Habakkuk from these first 4 verses.

With sinful leaders, injustice all around and an invading army, most Jewish prophets cry out to the people to repent and turn to God.  Not Habakkuk.  He complains to God. And he stands with his hands on hips waiting for God to reply.  And God does reply indeed. But he dislikes God’s reply and complains once again. And back and forth he goes with God.
At some point, Habakkuk begins to see things differently...that maybe there’s more to what’s going on than he realizes.

Easter is one of those days that many of us know about, that some of us celebrate and some of us don’t quite understand it’s significance.  Why is it so important to so many people? It happened so long ago, does it really make any difference today in this century? Do I have to wear pastel colours on Easter? And, will I get a discount on a chocolate bunny on April 21?

As we close the “Being Human” series ,we take one final look at the life of Jesus and his followers. We find his followers arguing over who should be the greatest when Jesus sets up his kingdom.  In other words: Who will his right hand man be?  His response certainly surprised them and caught them off-guard.  Jesus’ response may surprise us too.

How do we find real rest and renewal in our demanding world?  Sabbath, that ancient practice, has particular relevance for us today.  In this message, Dan Russell will lead us as we consider Sabbath in 2025: Rest & Fun, Resistance, and Worship & Renewal.  It is an amazing gift from God to us all.