Evergreen Church - Bloomington Messages

#sermoninasentence: "No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace."

Listen in on the stories shared from MTOC at each of the services on Sunday, 7/28.

Pastor Brent joins the show again to talk about the churches relationship to politics. With so much going on in the political sphere, how should Christians be responding, how should the church handle political issues and how do we keep the main thing the main thing with so much disagreement?

#sermoninasentence: "Government is a two-edged sword. It has the power to persecute and to protect."

This week Pastor Kitt joins to talk persecution of the church. We explore the anomaly of the American church, different kinds of persecution, and how we can prepare for and endure persecution in the future. Contact us: podcast@hometownchurch.com

There is a lot of talk surrounding miracles today. On this week's episode, the team breaks down the Cessationism vs Continuitionism debate, the strengths and weaknesses on both sides, how and why miracles happened throughout the Bible and how our views on miracles should affect our lives now. Reach out to us at podcast@hometownchurch.com

"Miracles still happen today - but not exactly in the same way as Acts." Verses used are in the link below and also John 2:1-11 

Pastor Brent joins to talk all things church leadership covering everything from leadership positions we see in the New Testament to women pastors to stumbling blocks for pastors today as well as some listener submitted questions.

Pastor Brent Knox joins the podcast yet again to discuss the local church. What did the church look like in the first century, how has it changed over time and what should it look like today? All this and more on this week's episode of the Hometown Church Podcast. Contact us at: podcast@hometownchurch.com

"Find your faith, find your friends, find your purpose."

This week Pastor Brent Knox joins to talk more about the Holy Spirit. There are a lot of questions surrounding who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does. Join us as we unpack those questions as well why there is so much disagreement in the global church today around the Spirit.

Acts 1:8, Acts 2, Acts 9:31 Acts 11:15 John 14:15-26 John 16:5-15 Romans 8:18-30 Galatians 5:16-26 Ephesians 5:15-20 1 Corinthians 12-14

Pastor Spencer Bernard joins the show to help breakdown the question: "What is the Gospel?" The Gospel is a word often used in the church. We are commanded to preach the Gospel, but rarely do we sit down and actually define what that Gospel is that we are supposed to be preaching. Join us as we sit down and explore that question. Reach out to us at podcast@hometownchurch.com

"Their story, your story, His story"

God is a miracle-working God. But He has purpose for His miracles. Sometimes His purposes change. Therefore, our expectation of certain miracles should change. In other words, just because people miraculously spoke in tongues in the Biblical record, does not necessarily mean we should expect to speak in tongues today.

Pastor Brent Knox joins the podcast to talk more about the Great Commission and the Ascension. We take a look at the last words of Jesus from each of the gospel accounts to unpack the Great Commission and what it looks like to live that out. We also talk more about the significance of Jesus ascending to heaven and being seated at the right hand of God.

"If you miss God’s will for US, you will miss God’s will for YOU." - Brent Knox

This summer we will be going through the Book of Acts in a massive 13-week sermon series. Pastor Brent Knox joins the podcast to preview the series as well as diving into all the background information surrounding Acts.

While Memorial Day honors the sacrifices made to secure our earthly freedoms, it also serves as a powerful reminder of the ultimate sacrifice. Just as we remember those who fell to defend our nation, we reflect on the profound act of Jesus, who gave his life to liberate us from spiritual bondage. Both observances call us to cherish the hard-won freedoms we possess, both physical and spiritual. "We...

This summer, unlock the power of hospitality! Explore 3 John and discover how welcoming others reflects God's love. Learn practical ways to open your doors and hearts to build a thriving church community. Get ready to fire up your grill!

We're back with the Hometown Church Podcast. In honor of Mother's Day, we wanted to highlight and hear from one of the moms of Hometown Church. Terri Schelkoph joins to share her experience as a mom raising her kids to honor Christ. Materials Mentioned: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - Paul David Tripp Premeditated Parenting: Foundational Christian Parenting...

Pastor Mike has a panel discussion with his wife, Cathy, his mom, Linda and daughter, Kristen.