Evergreen Church Podcast

In the first message of our new series Listen to Jesus, we step into one of His most challenging teachings: forgiveness. This message unpacks Jesus’ call to forgive not just occasionally, but continually—even when it’s difficult. Through the parable of the unforgiving servant and Jesus’ own words, we’re reminded that forgiveness is a willful decision to let go, not something driven by feelings. It...

In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, we explore the foundation of the Christian faith—the resurrection of Jesus—and why it changes everything. In a world marked by quiet desperation, Paul points us back to the Good News: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, witnessed by many and proclaimed with unwavering conviction. Contrasting the tombs of history’s great leaders with the empt...

In Philippians 4, Paul brings his letter to a powerful and deeply practical conclusion. Because Jesus is near, every part of our lives takes on new meaning. This message walks through Paul’s final encouragements to the church, reminding us that nearness to Christ isn’t just a comforting idea—it’s a transforming reality. As we learn to rejoice, pray, think rightly, and live with contentment, we dis...

What does it look like to have joy when life feels chaotic? Philippians reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven—not in the temporary things of this world. When our identity is rooted in Christ instead of comfort, success, or circumstances, we can experience lasting joy even in the middle of chaos. This challenges us to pursue spiritual maturity, examine where our lives may be misaligned, and...

Chris Combs brings a message about how real, lasting joy is formed through mature faith in Christ. While the world often defines joy by circumstances, Scripture shows that true joy is deeper—an enduring peace and contentment rooted in knowing Jesus. In this message, Chris explores the difference between joy as a state of the heart and rejoicing as an action, and why the Apostle Paul warns believer...

In a world driven by status, comfort, and fairness, the way of Jesus looks radically different. True impact doesn’t come from power or influence, but from humility. Jesus modeled this perfectly—laying aside His status, taking the form of a servant, and serving others even to the point of death. The Christian communities that have made the greatest impact have not been the ones with the most power,...

In Philippians 2:1–11, Paul shows us that the kind of community that transforms the world is not marked by power, platform, or prominence—but by humility. Because we are united with Christ, comforted by His love, and filled with His Spirit, we are called to lay down selfish ambition and value others above ourselves. The greatest Christian movements in history were not fueled by status, but by self...

Even when life feels chaotic—both around us and within us—Scripture calls us to a deeper, steadier joy. In this message from Philippians 1, we wrestle with the question: Can I find joy in the midst of the chaos? Paul’s answer is clear. His joy was not anchored in comfort, success, or control, but firmly rooted in the Lord. From prison chains to uncertain outcomes, Paul shows us that joy is possibl...

In week one of our new series Joy In Chaos, we open the book of Philippians with Paul’s letter to a church living in real-world pressure and uncertainty, yet marked by joy, gratitude, and confidence in God’s work. From the opening verses, we see that joy is not rooted in circumstances but in shared partnership in the gospel and in God’s faithfulness to finish what He starts. This message explores...

Jonah 4 reveals a surprising tension: Nineveh repents, God relents, and Jonah becomes angry. The prophet who once ran from God now struggles with God’s mercy. Jonah admits he fled because he knew the Lord is gracious, compassionate, and slow to anger. Through a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind, God exposes Jonah’s misplaced priorities—caring more about his comfort than a city of 120,000 people....

Jonah 3 shows us that repentance is more than feeling sorry—it’s a change of mind that leads to a change of direction. When the people of Nineveh respond to God with humility, we see the heart of a compassionate and merciful God who desires all to be saved. This passage explores what repentance reveals about God’s character: a God who is quick to show mercy, slow to condemn, and eager to restore....

In Jonah 2, we find Jonah rescued not because he deserved it, but because God is merciful. From the depths of the pit, Jonah prays—and discovers that it’s impossible to escape God’s presence or His grace. In Rescue (Prayer in the Depths), we see how God uses our circumstances not as punishment, but as an invitation to pray, repent, and return to His mission. Just as Jonah’s rescue points forward t...

In Jonah 1, we see a prophet who runs from God—not because he doesn’t know Him, but because he resists God’s heart for people. In this message, Running From God’s Heart, we explore how Jonah’s story points forward to Jesus and reveals a God who desires all to be saved and to come to repentance. As we begin our For the Sake of the City series, this sermon challenges us to stop running from God’s co...

In this message from our Moving Forward with Jesus series, we confront the gap between identifying as a Christian and actually living as a disciple. Drawing from Jesus’ call in Mark 1:17 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28, we unpack what it truly means to follow Jesus: to be shaped by Him and to live on mission with Him in every area of life. Challenging the idea of a “separation of church and...

This week’s message traces the story of Jesus’ return from Egypt in Matthew 2:19–23 and shows how God is faithfully at work through both history and heartbreak. By examining the prophecies from Hosea and Jeremiah, we see how events surrounding Jesus’ early life carry deeper meaning—revealing Him as the fulfillment of Israel’s story and God’s plan of redemption. The message concludes by pointing us...

We explore Matthew 2 and the contrasting responses to the birth of Jesus. While the Magi humbly seek and worship the true King, Herod reacts with fear, pride, and resistance. This message reminds us that when it comes to discerning God’s will for our lives, our greatest need is not more information but deeper humility. As Scripture reveals the fuller meaning of God’s promises—from Micah to Matthew...

This week we looked at the Virgin Birth and how Jesus stands as the fulfillment of Israel’s story. Through Joseph’s encounter with the angel and Isaiah’s prophecy of Immanuel, we saw the deeper meaning woven throughout Scripture: God keeps His promises, and God is with us. As we enter Advent, we’re invited to respond by putting our faith in Jesus, drawing close to Him, and listening to His voice.

In the final message of our Rooted series, we explore why the church is essential by looking at the rhythms of the early believers in Acts 2 and the vibrant community in Antioch from Acts 11. Scripture shows that the church wasn’t a once-a-week event—it was an everyday family marked by devotion, shared life, generosity, and encouragement. We’re reminded that Jesus calls His people to be a “city on...

In this week’s Rooted message, we look at Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and learn that our job is simply to plant seeds while God brings the growth. Sharing our faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about telling the story of what Jesus has done in our lives. We explore simple rhythms for everyday mission—praying, listening, sharing meals, serving, and telling our story—and we’re reminded th...

In this message from our Rooted series, we look at what Scripture teaches about generosity and why our view of money is a key part of discipleship. From Israel’s willing offerings in Exodus to Paul’s call to cheerful giving in 2 Corinthians, we see that God desires hearts that trust Him—not money—as our source. This sermon unpacks how consuming and hoarding distort our view of God, and how living...

This week, we look at one of Jesus’ most well-known parables — the Good Samaritan from Luke 10. In this message, we discover that the story is more than just a call to be kind; it’s a revelation of how Jesus redeems us and shows us what it truly means to love others. Jesus not only tells us what to do, but why we are called to serve those around us.

What does it really mean to make the most of your life? In this message from our Rooted series, we explore what Scripture says about calling, grace, and purpose. God’s grace doesn’t just save us—it equips us. Each of us has been uniquely gifted by Jesus to serve, build up the body, and invest in others. Through Ephesians 2 and 4, Pastor Nick unpacks how we are called by grace, shaped by grace, and...

There’s an invisible war raging all around us—not against people, but against spiritual forces that oppose God’s purposes. Yet we don’t fight from fear or defeat. In Christ, the victory has already been won. This week’s message reminds us that our everyday actions carry spiritual weight, and that God has fully equipped us to stand firm. Through His truth, righteousness, faith, and prayer, we can f...

Suffering raises one of the most difficult and personal questions we face: Where is God when life hurts? In this week’s message, we explore how God meets us in the middle of our pain, offering comfort, hope, and the assurance of His presence. Even when sorrow feels overwhelming, He is with us, bringing peace and strength that carry us through the hardest seasons.

This week in our Rooted series, we explore the question: How does God speak to us? Looking at Paul’s example in 1 and 2 Thessalonians, we see that prayer is one of the primary ways we hear and respond to God’s voice. Our pastor introduces the TACO method—Thankfulness, Adoration, Confession, and praying for Others—as a practical guide for shaping our prayer lives. Learn how to recognize God’s prese...