Evergreen Church - Bloomington Messages

“But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!  John 15:7

Sermon in a sentence: "When His words abide in you, your life is shaped by the power of Christ."

As we continue with our 40 Days With The Word series, Pastor Kitt Guerrier joins to dive more into the introduction to the Gospel of John. What does it mean for Jesus to be the Word? Why is the incarnation significant? And how does this affect the way we read Scripture? Contact us at podcast@hometownchurch.com

“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” John 1:14

Sermon in a sentence: "To know Jesus is to know the Word, for He is the Word made flesh." Is your view of Jesus, the Word, too small? Join us for the journey of 40 days with the Word.

As we prepare to begin our 40 Days with the Word journey, this week’s message, Discovering Jesus in the Word, sets the stage for what’s ahead. Many of us long for a closer relationship with Jesus but struggle to experience Him in a personal way. What if the Bible holds the key to that connection? Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:15, we’ll explore how Scripture reveals Jesus, leads us to trust Him, and inv...

Drawing from Exodus 20:8-11 and Matthew 11:27-30, Isaac will explore how embracing rest is an act of trust, reminding us that Jesus is enough. It’s a meaningful way to start off the new year with a focus on what truly matters.  Sermon in a sentence: "Sabbath rest is the act of remembering that Jesus is enough." Application: Try a full day of rest to use the gift of Sabbath that God has given us.

Sermon in a sentence: "Christmas gives us one heart to worship one king."

Sermon in a sentence: "Christmas gives us one heart to worship one king."

Semon in a sentence: "Christmas gives us one heart to worship one king."

Sermon in a sentence: "The good news of Jesus’ birth is for everyone, everywhere." Action Steps: This Christmas, bridge a divide—offer forgiveness, reconnect, or show love to someone different.

In our last episode of 2024 for the Hometown Church Podcast, Pastor Tim Weber joins to wrap up our Spiritual Disciplines series. So far we taken a look at a number of inward practices, but to finish things off we wanted to look at some outward practices that can help you connect to God by loving people. Tim walks us through the B.L.E.S.S. lifestyle to help us learn who we can be a blessing to the...

Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus heals hearts and homes." Application: 1. How can you apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to my situation? 2. Would you be willing to see people through the eyes of Jesus?

This week Pastor Jeff Groen joins to talk about the practice of Sabbath and how he has implemented the practice into his life.

Sermon in a sentence: "God came near to us so we could be near to him." Application: 1. Identify what distracts you from Jesus. 2. Take a step toward Jesus.

Luis Camacho joins to talk about fasting as we continue our series talking about spiritual disciplines to end the year.

Sermon in a sentence: "We are not identified by what we DO, but we DO out of how se see ourselves." Action step: View yourself as an ambassador: represent Christ well over the holidays.  Verses used in this message: 2 Corinthians 5:20, NLT 1 Corinthians 12:12-14,27 NLT 1 Peter 2:5, NLT 1 Peter 2:9, NLT  Revelation 1:6, NLT Hebrews 10:19-22, NLT 1 Timothy 2:1, NLT

As we look ahead to the new year, many people have New Years resolutions on the mind and are setting goals for the year. These goals are often centered around self-improvement, achieving new fitness or financial goals. But we wanted to take out some time on this podcast and encourage you to think about ways that you can improve your spiritual life and get closer to God this year. So, over the last...

Sermon in a sentence: “When we see ourselves as a NEW citizen with a NEW allegiance then we experience a NEW freedom." Action Step: Pray the Lord’s Prayer. 

This week we wrap up our series on Apologetics with a conversation about what makes Christianity unique from every other world view. Why can there only be one true religion? What is the difference between objective and subjective truth? Why should someone choose Christianity?

Sermon in a sentence: 'Freedom flows when we feel we are passionately loved despite what we see in the mirror." Action Steps: 1. Sing.  2. Pray the Psalms.  More verse references: Job 38:4–7 Psalm 33:1 Psalm 98:4 Colossians 3:16

This week the team dives into the question of whether faith and science contradict each other. The idea that faith and science oppose each other has grown in popularity, but is that really true? Do we have to choose between faith and science or can they be compatible? How do we address popular scientific theories such as evolution and the age of the earth? How do we engage with people who disagree...

Sermon in a Sentence: "To live free means accepting that we are innocent no matter how much we fail." Application: 1. Call yourself a “saint.” 2. Make the choice to worship.  Additional verses used: John 11:43-44, NLT Romans 1:7, NIV

This week we circle back to a question that was briefly touched on a few weeks ago. For many, the problem of evil is the biggest issue preventing them from believing in God. How can an all-good and all-powerful God allow evil and suffering in the world? What does the Christian faith say about the origin and purpose of evil and suffering? How does Christianity provide hope and comfort for those who...