Evergreen Church Podcast

In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas remind us that following Jesus isn't measured by comfort, popularity, or visible success, but by faithful obedience. As they face opposition, rejection, and hardship, they continue proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and giving God the glory for every open door He provides. Join us as we discover why the same gospel produces different responses, why suffering is...

As Paul and Barnabas proclaim the gospel in Acts 13, we see that the good news of Jesus is for everyone. God's promise of salvation is fulfilled through Christ, offering forgiveness, freedom, and new life to all who believe. But the message also calls for a response. In this message from our Road Trip series, we'll explore what it means to hear the Word, humbly accept the Word, and faithfully spre...

In this message from our Road Trip series, Hope Bringers: Set Apart and Sent, we look at the church in Antioch and its example of living on mission. Through Acts 11 and 13, we see a diverse, Spirit-led church that cared for others, embraced God's call across cultures, and sent people out to share the good news of Jesus. As we explore the sending of Barnabas and Saul, we're challenged to consider w...

We’re kicking off our summer series, Road Trip, by exploring the missionary journeys of Paul and what it means to be sent by God as hope bringers, Spirit followers, and Kingdom builders. In this message, we look at Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus, the faithful obedience of Ananias, and the intentional investment of Barnabas. Their stories remind us that God is the one who reaches people—but H...

What did Jesus actually teach about the end times? In Matthew 24, Jesus answers His disciples' questions about the destruction of the Temple, His return, and the end of the age. This message explores the difference between the events surrounding Jerusalem's fall in AD 70 and the future return of Christ, while addressing common misunderstandings about biblical prophecy. Most importantly, Jesus remi...

What does it look like to build a table that reflects the heart of Jesus? In this message from our Listen to Jesus series, we explore Jesus' teaching on hospitality and His example of welcoming those who are often overlooked, excluded, or pushed to the margins. Through His words and actions, Jesus challenges us to move beyond comfort and convenience, creating space for genuine relationships, deepe...

In a world that constantly tells us to accumulate more, what does Jesus say about our relationship with wealth, time, and identity? This week, as we continue our Listen to Jesus series, we welcome guest speaker Mario Romero to share a powerful message rooted in Luke 12:13-21. Looking closely at the Parable of the Rich Fool, Mario challenges us to look beyond what we are holding onto and discover t...

In our Listen to Jesus series, we wrestle with one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings: divorce and the nature of marriage. Looking at Matthew 5 and Matthew 19, we explore God’s design for marriage, the pain and complexity of divorce, and the grace Jesus offers in the middle of brokenness. This message is both honest and hope-filled, reminding us that God’s grace fills the gap between where we ar...

What happens after this life—and how should it impact the way we live today? In this message from our Listen to Jesus series, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 and what they reveal about eternity, judgment, and the kind of life that reflects true faith. Jesus makes it clear that a genuine relationship with Him produces humility, compassion, and love for others—especially those in need. We also...

What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples to buy a sword? In this week’s message, we unpack Luke 22:35-38 and explore the context surrounding one of the most misunderstood statements of Jesus. Looking at cross references in Luke 9, Isaiah 53, and the events of Jesus’ arrest, we see that Jesus was not calling His followers to violence, but preparing them for the opposition they would face as t...

Worry has a way of taking over our thoughts, our priorities, and our sense of peace—but what does Jesus actually say about it? In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus addresses worry head-on, revealing both why we are so prone to it and how we can begin to live free from it. From our desire for control, to focusing too far ahead, to losing sight of God’s presence and priorities, worry often grows when our persp...

In a world where political tension runs high, it can be easy to let our loyalties drift toward people, parties, or platforms. This message challenges us to re-center our devotion where it belongs—on God alone—and to allow our beliefs to be shaped by His truth rather than cultural narratives. It calls us to reject the instinct to diminish or devalue those we disagree with, choosing instead a postur...

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...