Evergreen Church - Bloomington Messages

4 Week Mini-series, July 11-August 1 Christians aren’t supposed to blend in. If we do, we’re doing it wrong. We’re supposed to stick out, but in a good way. When we follow Jesus, the result should be an uncommon life of humility, service, and resilient joy. Plus love…we should love people! Our lives ought to cause others to scratch their heads and wonder what the secret is. Let’s dive further into...

It’s no secret that family life in America has become increasingly dysfunctional and we are paying a terrible price. Is there any hope? YES! God has timeless wisdom for today’s families. He cares for us and wants to bring a wonderful transformation to all hearts and homes. In this way, we can experience a wonderfully “uncommon” family life that the world notices. Let’s learn together God’s wisdom...

YOU HAVE A ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH BODY You have a body with all kinds of specific parts, each with distinct and important functions. Similarly, the local church is God’s body and is comprised of individuals with specific giftings. When each person exercises their gifting, the body is healthy and strong. You can flourish by being a part of a thriving body! Learn more about your part in Ho...

SERIES OCTOBER 10-NOVEMBER 7 Wouldn’t your life be less stressful and more enjoyable if you didn’t have to worry about money? Now imagine not just having enough money for today’s bills, but enough to provide for a bright future…enough to help others and make an eternal investment through generosity. Wouldn’t that be exceptional…and fun?! Dave Ramsey has helped thousands of people to get out of deb...

Most people will tell you they will go to Heaven someday, but this isn’t always true. Don’t take your eternity for granted! Not everyone who says, “I believe” will find peace and joy in Heaven later. You can know for certain for yourself and the people you love. Take the “certainty tests” we find in the book of 1 John. You CAN be sure!

The Most Unlikely Hero Christmas is a time for surprises. An unexpected gift. A familiar carol that touches us in a new way. But the greatest surprise of Christmas is the unlikely hero we have in Jesus Christ. God entering this world as a humble child born into poverty? Who could have guessed? This Christmas, join us as we celebrate the most unlikely hero of all. Watch the Promo video above!

Quick Quiz: What is the #1 Health problem in America today? COVID? Heart Disease? Cancer? If you guessed depression, you’ve been paying attention...or perhaps you’ve been affected. Across every demographic and regardless of economics or gender, the silent thief robbing Americans of quality of life is depression. From milder forms like S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder – seen in colder climates…l...

Stay Strong, Live Ready 1 Thessalonians "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows." -Jesus “I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden.” -Lynn Anderson, Country singer Just because you’re a Christian, God never promised you a simple existence on this planet. In fact, life can become harder when you follow Jesus. This was the experience of the church at Thessalonica. To help t...

3-week message series: September 11 - 25 All around us, people are hurting, demoralized and need encouragement. Why don’t we say something? Words can be more life-giving than we realize. In the book of Proverbs, we learn encouraging words are like a cup of cool water to a weary soul. God wants to work through us to speak encouraging words to other people. Discover with us how to love people throug...

5-Week Series: October 2-30 Ever browse social media and feel anxious or depressed? Or read the news and you’re filled with fear or fury? Ever walk into a social gathering and experience outright terror? Or get criticized and long to roll up into a ball or bludgeon the messenger? We all overreact sometimes, but why? These reactions flow from what we believe and why we believe it. God can help you....

Hazard signs signal danger. They alert us to dangerous situations, bad ideas or potential problems. The Bible contains many “hazard signs.” The prophets had specific warnings for Israel, and the Apostles had important warnings for churches. What hazard signs might God post for the American church today?

Presents? Check. Decorations? Check. Tree? Check. What are we missing? Sometimes we overlook the most important thing of all. Come with us as we savor the first chapter of the book of John to remind ourselves who Jesus is. His identity, his forgiveness and his majesty. Together, we’ll be inspired as we make sure we’re not overlooking anything this Christmas. Watch the promo above.

When you hear the word “grace”, what do you think of? - The song, Amazing Grace? - Saying “Grace” before dinner? - Someone who is an elegant dancer? How can we know we want God’s Grace if we’re not sure what it is? God’s Grace is big and all-encompassing. Great enough to change lives. Want your life changed? For 40 days, we are sailing full steam ahead into understanding God’s amazing Grace. This...

Feeling uninspired? Do you crave a bigger, bolder, more love-filled life? God’s grace is greater than any lukewarm heart. His Grace can ignite new passions, overflow us with love, and supersize our whole life. God’s grace is that amazing! Building on our “Greater Grace” journey, come and find fresh inspiration for your life! WATCH THE PROMO VIDEO ABOVE

A therapist once said, “We are all carrying backpacks that we continually load up. We keep packing them full until one day they can’t zip and our stuff overflows all over the place.” Do you feel weighed down and spilling out? We all carry invisible emotional weights. Grief, anger, fear, regret, and more. Travel with us and learn how to finally lighten your load.

Many people in the Bible took big, bold steps of faith. In a moment of excitement, Peter ventured out of his boat to walk on the water. The priests under Joshua stepped into the powerful river Jordan. Both times, wonderful things happened. In our new series “Big Steps”, we’ll study five “risk takers” who took some big steps of faith. As a result, God blessed them. Discover what faith looks like an...

God hard-wired us to have a compelling purpose and mission for our lives. This is why we are attracted to epic movies about great quests. This is also why we feel empty with endless daily routines that lead nowhere. To live well, we need a compelling purpose that is much bigger than ourselves. Please join us as we discover how God invites us into the greatest purpose in the universe. His mission w...

Even when our world seems in decline, God is working everything out for His purpose. Plus, He has created you to play an important part in His grand plan. Will Esther’s example inspire you during this time? Or will you miss the opportunity God has for you in favor of a “shadow mission”? Learn what all this means for you in our new series, “Esther”.

More than ever, Americans feel alone. So much so the Surgeon General has issued a warning about the epidemic of loneliness that is costing us emotionally and physically. We are created by God to have close relationships, but most adults only have practical and transactional relationships. This includes Christians! But God shows us a path towards life-giving relationships. Let’s see what God says a...

How do you build a healthy family? Have you ever wondered why some families struggle? Tension between mom and dad, the kids off in their rooms behind closed doors. In our “Family Four” series we’ll outline four different biblical principles that form the foundation of a healthy, gospel-centered famil

“I can give you more. More stuff, more power, status…and safety”. Money does talk, and it talks loud! But should we listen? Why not? Don’t we all want what money offers? Isn’t that the point of earning and saving more? Money talks, but so does our Lord. In this 4-part series, we’ll discover what God’s Word has to say about money.

Why do Christmas cards often say “Peace on Earth”? Our world is anything but peaceful. There’s conflict between people and between nations. There are heated discussions at the dinner table and war in the news. If Jesus came to bring peace, where is it? Is it really possible or realistic to have harmony in this world? Peace with others, or even ourselves? In this series, we’ll turn down the noise a...

Have you ever felt like you’re taking God for granted? Maybe losing sight of his magnificence, glory, and majesty? Many of us need to recapture our holy fear and reverence of God. Everyone’s soul longs for to experience something bigger and greater than ourselves. The answer is to remember we have a God who should be revered. That’s why we are taking a journey as a church to reawaken our awe of Go...

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Did anything stand out to you? How have you adjusted to each other in the past? How might God be calling you, today, to adjust to harmonize with your spouse in this season of life?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you been quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger? If not, what do you need to confess to both God and your spouse in terms of your tongue? And your listening? What do you specifically need to “make every effort to put on” in your marriage…compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness or patience?  What does this look like for you, practically?