Evanston Avenue Church Podcast

What if our prayers have gotten smaller—not because God is limited, but because our confidence has? Paul reminds us that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine—and that our prayers are meant to lead to His glory, not ours.

What if the deepest need of your life isn’t more effort—but more fullness? In Ephesians 3, Paul prays that the church would have power to grasp and experience the immeasurable love of Christ—and be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. This message explores: Knowing vs. experiencing God’s love What it means to be rooted and established in Christ Why fullness comes through the Holy Spir...

If we’re going to seek God first, we’re going to need strength that doesn’t come from ourselves. In Dwell, we continue walking through Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 and discover that prayer is not just something we do—it’s how Christ makes His home in us. As we ask God to dwell in our hearts, He strengthens us from the inside out, forming a life that is rooted, steady, and deeply connected to Him....

Kneel is a call to begin the year not with self-improvement, but with surrendered, dependent prayer before a loving Father who has already redeemed us and made us His family.

In this week’s message from our Christmas at Evanston series, we turn to 1 John 4 to explore one of the most familiar—and most formative—claims of the Christian faith: God is love. Not as a vague sentiment or emotional response, but as God’s very nature, revealed fully in Jesus.

Joy isn’t something we chase—it’s what grows when God draws near. In this message, we reflect on Luke 2 and the good news of great joy that Jesus brings to those who need Him most.

In Isaiah 9:6–7, the birth of Jesus is announced as the arrival of a new and better authority—One whose rule brings unending peace. This message explores why peace feels so temporary in our lives, how Christ alone can establish true and lasting peace, and why experiencing His peace requires surrendering to His authority. Whether you're facing internal anxiety, relational strain, or circumstantial...

Discover the hope of Advent as we explore what it means that Jesus came, is here, and is still to come. Pastor Adam unpacks the rescue Jesus brings from sin and the story of God dwelling with His people, culminating in the promise of Revelation 21. In a broken world, even small moments of goodness point to Jesus’ ongoing presence and future return. This message invites you to experience the nearne...

In Mark 10:35–45, Jesus flips our ideas of greatness upside down. While the disciples dream of honor and position, Jesus shows that true greatness is found in humble service. In this message, we explore what it means to follow a Savior who didn’t come to be served, but to serve—and how His example invites us to a different kind of life.

A wealthy man had everything money could buy but walked away from Jesus heartbroken. Why? Because he discovered that the one thing he lacked was the only thing that truly mattered. What would you do if Jesus asked you to surrender what you value most? Sometimes what we think makes us secure actually keeps us from the security we're really seeking.

When Jesus is transfigured, God’s voice clearly articulates who Jesus is and what we are to do. Are we willing to follow his voice?

We are saved in order to display the work of God to others!

Tired of spiritual burnout and religious performance? Jesus offers something radically different. In Matthew 11:28-30, He invites the weary to find rest not through doing more, but through becoming like Him. What if spiritual growth isn't about accumulating knowledge or checking off activities, but about proximity to Jesus? Discover how beholding Christ transforms us into His gentle and humble lik...

Ever wondered what makes God's family different from every other group? It's not about rallying around TV shows or sports teams—it's about being led by the Spirit of God. When you become a Christian, you don't just get salvation, you get a new identity as a child of God with full inheritance rights. You're not a slave living in fear, but a beloved child with complete access to your heavenly Father...

What if you approached God's presence with the same desperation you feel when you forget your keys or phone? Moses refused to move forward without God's presence, even when offered all the blessings without the relationship. Are you living with routine faith or desperate hunger for the Holy Spirit? What might God do in your life if you consistently cried out like Moses: Show me your glory?

Your soul is longing for something the world can't provide - God's Word - which offers healing, wholeness, and transformation that nothing else can. Only Scripture carries this divine power to reshape your heart as intended. The question is: will you give it access to your soul?

Is your faith just about someday, or is it transforming your today? Jesus didn't just rise from the dead to secure your future—He launched God's renewal project right here, right now. Where He is embraced, broken things are being healed and reconciled. Are you positioned to experience this new creation? Now is the time to step into the warmth of Christ's renewal and join Him in making all things n...

What if the key to finding your life is losing it? Jesus asked His disciples, 'Who do you say I am?'—but their answer required more than words. It demanded surrender. Are you trying to follow Jesus while keeping one hand on the steering wheel of your life? Discover the paradox of discipleship where surrender leads to freedom and losing your life for Christ means finding it fully.

Are you blaming your circumstances for your behavior? Jesus reveals a challenging truth: the problem isn't coming from outside you. What flows out of your heart in moments of stress—anger, bitterness, selfishness—was already there. Your circumstances didn't create these issues; they just revealed them. The good news? Jesus offers healing for your heart. Discover the source of what truly defiles us...

Are you exhausted from rowing against life's winds? In Mark 6, Jesus walks on water to rescue his struggling disciples - not because they called out first, but because He saw their distress. Where are you straining today? The God who treads on waves is drawing near to you right now. Will you recognize Him when He comes?

In Mark 6:35-44, Jesus performs the miracle of feeding 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish. This story reveals how Jesus meets our scarcity with His abundance. When the disciples faced an impossible situation, Jesus asked them to bring what little they had, and He multiplied it beyond imagination. This teaches us that God doesn't need our abundance—He needs our obedience and willingnes...

Continuing in our Summer Series through the Psalms

When we turn our lives over to Jesus as our Good Shepherd, we get a companion and host in all of life’s challenges.

Furthering the Gospel through discipleship is our mission and Jesus is worth any hardship we might encounter.

Where will you take the big challenging questions you face in life?