In this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Ken Polk, father of Pastor Jason Polk, shares a moving message at Echo Church centered on the healing of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5.

Ken reflects on the themes of faith, persistence, and the courage to reach out to Jesus even in the midst of a crowd. Drawing on personal anecdotes, biblical teaching, and reflections on the nature of crowds and faith, he emphasizes how Jesus responds not just to casual contact but to sincere, faith-filled hearts.

Ken encourages listeners to consider their own condition—whether physical, spiritual, or emotional—and challenges them to press through life's obstacles to make a personal connection with Christ. He reminds us that Jesus sees and responds to those who reach out in faith, offering healing, peace, and transformation. The message culminates in a call to honest confession, public faith, and the assurance that only Jesus can truly satisfy the deepest needs of our souls.

No matter how overlooked or hopeless we feel, Jesus notices a heart of real faith. Step out of the crowd, reach for Him, and He will respond.

In this message, Pastor Jason continues the Encounters series by teaching on Jesus' conversation with the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19. Through this story, we're reminded that it's possible to do all the "right" things, ask all the "right" questions, and still miss what truly matters if we're unwilling to fully surrender to Jesus. Pastor Jason challenges us to examine our own hearts: What are we holding onto that's keeping us from fully following Christ?

This message invites us to reflect on the barriers — whether possessions, pride, intellect, or comfort — that prevent us from laying our lives fully at Jesus' feet. True encounters with Jesus demand everything, but in surrender, we find the only thing that truly satisfies: life with Him.

In this message, Pastor Jason continues the Encounters series by teaching from Mark 2 about the paralyzed man whose friends lowered him through a roof to reach Jesus. Pastor Jason challenges us to consider: What if the thing you think you need most isn't actually your greatest need? Jesus surprises the crowd by forgiving the man's sins before healing his body — reminding us that restoration of our relationship with God is our deepest, most urgent need.

This message also calls the church to reflect on how we're living out our faith. Are we creating space for others to encounter Jesus, or are we standing in the way? Through both conviction and encouragement, Pastor Jason reminds us that we are called not only to be changed by Jesus but to actively help others experience that same life-changing encounter.

In this message, Pastor Jason kicks off our new series, Encounters, by looking at the radical transformation of Saul in Acts 9. He reminds us that Jesus is still in the business of interrupting lives, changing hearts, and sending people out with purpose.

Through the story of Saul's encounter with Jesus, we're challenged to reflect on our own moments of transformation and consider how God might want to use us to bring others into proximity with Him.

If you've been feeling stuck or distant, this message will encourage you to seek a fresh encounter with Jesus — one that doesn't just change you but leads you to change the world around you.

In this episode, Pastor Jason of Echo Church unpacks what it means to be a true disciple of Christ. Drawing on Luke 14, he highlights five essentials: loving Jesus above all else, willingly bearing your cross, counting the cost of commitment, fully surrendering control, and remaining "salt" that preserves and flavors the world with the gospel.

Through illustrations—like building a tower or a king seeking peace—Pastor Jason challenges believers to move beyond mere faith toward radical, lifelong devotion.

He closes with an invitation to recommit: lift your hands in surrender, stand in worship, or come forward for prayer, and join Echo Church in making disciples who make disciples.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason invites us to reflect on what it truly means to be the church—a flock led by the Good Shepherd. Rooted in John 10, this message unpacks the rich imagery of Jesus as both the Door and the Shepherd: the only way into the Kingdom and the one who protects, guides, and knows us by name.

Pastor Jason reminds us that following Jesus isn't about performance or religion—it's about relationship. He challenges us to ask hard questions: Do we recognize the Shepherd's voice? Are we following Him together as one flock? And are we willing to walk in the direction He's breathing life into, even when it doesn't match our own plans?

Whether you've wandered or stood faithfully in the fold, this sermon will realign your heart with the Shepherd who doesn't just save, but walks with you daily.

04:14 The Importance of Community and Service 07:27 Metaphors of the Church: Flock and Shepherd 12:43 Understanding Our Role as Sheep 20:00 Jesus: The Door and Good Shepherd 28:44 Jesus as the Door and Good Shepherd 31:03 The Role of the Good Shepherd 35:44 Jesus Conquers Death for His Sheep 39:33 Expectations of the Sheep 51:44 Following the Shepherd Together

In this sermon, Pastor Jason emphasizes the importance of unity and love within the church, particularly in the face of diversity and differing opinions. Drawing from Romans 14 and 15, he discusses how to navigate conflicts and maintain a spirit of acceptance and understanding among believers.

The message encourages listeners to prioritize the Word of God over cultural influences and to engage in ministry together, preparing for both challenges and opportunities in the church community. In this conversation, Pastor Jason emphasizes the importance of loving confrontation among Christians, highlighting that our first instinct should be to love and welcome others before pointing out their flaws.

The discussion moves into the necessity of calibrating our conscience to align with God's standards, encouraging believers to engage in meaningful conversations about differences while maintaining love and acceptance.

Pastor Jason stresses that the ultimate goal is to build each other up in faith, following Christ's example of love and service, and challenges listeners to love others in ways that resonate with their unique needs.

00:00 Opening Prayer and Heart for the Church 01:12 The Importance of Expositional Teaching 03:37 Preparing for Summer Ministry 05:35 Unity in Diversity: The Church's Challenge 09:53 The Influence of Culture on Christian Behavior 12:11 Adjusting Expectations in the Church 14:31 Love and Diversity of Opinion 17:51 The Greatest Commandments as Our Filter 19:12 Context of Romans: Addressing Conflict 27:28 Accepting One Another in Christ 29:24 Loving Confrontation: The Christian Approach 34:29 Calibrating Conscience: Understanding Right and Wrong 43:12 The Aim of Love: Building Each Other Up 47:01 Following Christ's Example: The Ultimate Model of Love

This week at Echo Church, Pastor Jason takes us into Hebrews 10 to answer a profound question: Why do we gather?

In a powerful and heartfelt message, he unpacks the deep spiritual significance of the church community—not as a duty, but as an invitation into something sacred.

He reminds us that gathering weekly isn't about obligation; it's about opportunity—an open door into the Holy of Holies made possible through Jesus, our Great High Priest.

Pastor Jason challenges us to see church as the place where we live out the confession of our faith, where confidence is nurtured, and action is inspired. It's more than a meeting—it's a glimpse of heaven.

Church is the closest thing we have to holy fellowship with the angels and saints this side of eternity—a sacred rehearsal for the everlasting worship and unbreakable community we'll one day experience forever.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason walks us through the foundational marks of the early church, highlighting how believers responded after Christ's resurrection. Beginning with a celebration of worship, Pastor Jason reflects on the importance of the resurrection and how it ignited the formation of the early church.

Pastor Jason explores how the church was never meant to be just an institution but a dynamic, Spirit-empowered movement. Through the empowerment of the disciples by the Holy Spirit, the early believers lived lives radically devoted to God's purposes.

This sermon focuses on five key devotions that shaped the life and impact of the early church:

• Devotion to the Word of God – A commitment to truth that grounded their faith.

• Devotion to Community and Fellowship – Living in authentic, sacrificial relationships.

• Devotion to Worship – Honoring God with hearts full of praise and reverence.

• Devotion to Witness and Evangelism – Boldly proclaiming the gospel and expanding the Kingdom.

With a heartfelt conclusion and call to action, Pastor Jason challenges us to rekindle these devotions in our lives today, reminding us that the same Spirit who empowered the early church is still at work in us now.

00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Worship 02:34 The Importance of the Resurrection and Early Church Formation 06:23 Understanding the Church as a Movement 10:42 Empowerment of the Disciples and the Role of the Holy Spirit 14:29 Devotion of the Early Church 20:23 Devotion to the Word of God 24:30 Devotion to Community and Fellowship 28:20 Devotion to Worship 32:26 Devotion to Witness and Evangelism 36:17 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Polk leads us through the heart of the Easter story—where Jesus conquers death, leaves the grave empty, and invites us into resurrection life.

Pastor Jason declares that if Jesus got out of the grave, there's hope for all of us. He shares the significance of the resurrection—not just as a historical event, but a present reality that changes everything. The resurrection invites us to confront the empty tomb and ask ourselves: Why are we still searching for life in dead places?

We hear the voices of angels echoing from Luke 24: "He is not here—He has risen." And from there, Pastor Jason takes us into the weight of that truth: If it's real, it's everything. He unpacks common doubts about the resurrection, highlights the bravery of the early disciples who were willing to die for what they saw, and challenges us to consider what we're doing with the hope we've been given.

This message is more than a celebration—it's a commissioning. Because Jesus lives, we are:

• Saved from our sins.

• Empowered by His Spirit.

• Victorious over death.

It's an invitation to run—not to the grave, but to the Savior. To make a new commitment, to stop hiding in shame, and to step into resurrection power.

This Easter, Pastor Jason reminds us that the grave has no grip, death has no sting, and hope has a name: Jesus.

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Community and Worship 03:14 The Heart of the Church: A Place for Everyone 05:28 The Resurrection: The Foundation of Our Faith 11:00 Exploring Theories of the Resurrection 16:29 The Evidence of the Resurrection 20:24 The Question of the Angels: Seeking Life in Dead Places 25:55 Resurrection Power and Hope 30:45 The Disciples' Encounter with the Risen Christ 33:40 Understanding the Scriptures and Fulfillment of Prophecy 36:54 The Living Hope for Followers of Jesus 44:01 Responding to the Resurrection: Commitments and Worship