Evanston Avenue Church Podcast

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?

The attention of a glad heart has a specific focus. Is your attention in the right direction?

from Psalm 19

God is preparing hearts to receive the good news about Jesus. Will you show up to close the deal?

Happiness is not found in material possessions, but in our heart’s position.

This week we have guest speaker, Mark Olsen, preaching from Matthew 5:1-5.

Powerful Witness begins with proximity to Jesus. Let's draw near to the flame together.

The World needs a Witness and Jesus is sending YOU.

Our familiarity with Jesus might be our greatest obstacle to experiencing his work in our lives. How do we close the gap?

Jesus is near. Will you let your desperation drive you to him?