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Ecclesia Houston - Sermons

Finding Joy in the Silence


As we continue from our Lenten series, Pastor Chris explores the spiritual discipline of silence and its power to reconnect us with God, ourselves, and one another. Drawing from voices like Blaise Pascal, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, and even a Buddhist monk, this sermon invites us to turn down the volume of our lives—externally and internally—and rediscover the presence of God in the quiet.

Rumination vs Self Awareness

Ericka reflects on the beauty of collective joy, the tangled relationship between self-awareness and rumination, and the deep grace of Jesus that transforms our shame into hope. From unexpected tears at Chuck E. Cheese to her personal stories of OCD, addiction recovery, and healing, Ericka weaves story, vulnerability, and deep truth into a message rooted in John 8 — the woman caught in adultery. She invites us to ask: Are we stuck in shame-fueled rumination, or are we allowing grace to lead us into new life?

Rumination vs Self Awareness
Ericka Graham

The Hero Complex

Pastor Sean reflects on our deep desire to be heroes in our own stories—whether through success, beauty, influence, or achievement. But what if true purpose is found not in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday moments of faith? Through scripture, personal stories, and a prayer for daily surrender, Pastor Sean invites us to step away from self-centered striving and rest in the reality that we are already fully loved by God.

Ending the Hustle: Finding True Worth in Christ

Are you tired of constantly striving for more, only to feel like it's never enough? In this inspiring sermon, we explore what it means to end the hustle for worthiness and embrace God's grace. Through relatable stories, biblical wisdom, and the powerful contrast between Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we uncover the truth that our value isn’t in what we do—but in who we are in Christ. Join us as Pastor Chris shares how the freeing reality that there is nothing we can do to make God love us more or less. Be encouraged, find rest, and rediscover the joy of simply being in His presence.