Evergreen Church Podcast

In this message from our Moving Forward with Jesus series, we confront the gap between identifying as a Christian and actually living as a disciple. Drawing from Jesus’ call in Mark 1:17 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28, we unpack what it truly means to follow Jesus: to be shaped by Him and to live on mission with Him in every area of life. Challenging the idea of a “separation of church and...

This week’s message traces the story of Jesus’ return from Egypt in Matthew 2:19–23 and shows how God is faithfully at work through both history and heartbreak. By examining the prophecies from Hosea and Jeremiah, we see how events surrounding Jesus’ early life carry deeper meaning—revealing Him as the fulfillment of Israel’s story and God’s plan of redemption. The message concludes by pointing us...

We explore Matthew 2 and the contrasting responses to the birth of Jesus. While the Magi humbly seek and worship the true King, Herod reacts with fear, pride, and resistance. This message reminds us that when it comes to discerning God’s will for our lives, our greatest need is not more information but deeper humility. As Scripture reveals the fuller meaning of God’s promises—from Micah to Matthew...

This week we looked at the Virgin Birth and how Jesus stands as the fulfillment of Israel’s story. Through Joseph’s encounter with the angel and Isaiah’s prophecy of Immanuel, we saw the deeper meaning woven throughout Scripture: God keeps His promises, and God is with us. As we enter Advent, we’re invited to respond by putting our faith in Jesus, drawing close to Him, and listening to His voice.

In the final message of our Rooted series, we explore why the church is essential by looking at the rhythms of the early believers in Acts 2 and the vibrant community in Antioch from Acts 11. Scripture shows that the church wasn’t a once-a-week event—it was an everyday family marked by devotion, shared life, generosity, and encouragement. We’re reminded that Jesus calls His people to be a “city on...

In this week’s Rooted message, we look at Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and learn that our job is simply to plant seeds while God brings the growth. Sharing our faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about telling the story of what Jesus has done in our lives. We explore simple rhythms for everyday mission—praying, listening, sharing meals, serving, and telling our story—and we’re reminded th...

In this message from our Rooted series, we look at what Scripture teaches about generosity and why our view of money is a key part of discipleship. From Israel’s willing offerings in Exodus to Paul’s call to cheerful giving in 2 Corinthians, we see that God desires hearts that trust Him—not money—as our source. This sermon unpacks how consuming and hoarding distort our view of God, and how living...

This week, we look at one of Jesus’ most well-known parables — the Good Samaritan from Luke 10. In this message, we discover that the story is more than just a call to be kind; it’s a revelation of how Jesus redeems us and shows us what it truly means to love others. Jesus not only tells us what to do, but why we are called to serve those around us.

What does it really mean to make the most of your life? In this message from our Rooted series, we explore what Scripture says about calling, grace, and purpose. God’s grace doesn’t just save us—it equips us. Each of us has been uniquely gifted by Jesus to serve, build up the body, and invest in others. Through Ephesians 2 and 4, Pastor Nick unpacks how we are called by grace, shaped by grace, and...

There’s an invisible war raging all around us—not against people, but against spiritual forces that oppose God’s purposes. Yet we don’t fight from fear or defeat. In Christ, the victory has already been won. This week’s message reminds us that our everyday actions carry spiritual weight, and that God has fully equipped us to stand firm. Through His truth, righteousness, faith, and prayer, we can f...

Suffering raises one of the most difficult and personal questions we face: Where is God when life hurts? In this week’s message, we explore how God meets us in the middle of our pain, offering comfort, hope, and the assurance of His presence. Even when sorrow feels overwhelming, He is with us, bringing peace and strength that carry us through the hardest seasons.

This week in our Rooted series, we explore the question: How does God speak to us? Looking at Paul’s example in 1 and 2 Thessalonians, we see that prayer is one of the primary ways we hear and respond to God’s voice. Our pastor introduces the TACO method—Thankfulness, Adoration, Confession, and praying for Others—as a practical guide for shaping our prayer lives. Learn how to recognize God’s prese...

In the opening week of our Rooted series, we ask one of life’s biggest questions: Who is God? Looking at the first chapter of John, we discover that the clearest picture of God comes through Jesus Himself. He is the Word made flesh—the visible image of the invisible God. When we know Jesus, we come to truly know who God is and what He’s like.

In this week’s message, we explore what it truly means to be a witness of what Jesus has done in our lives. From Jesus’ final words to His disciples in Luke and Acts, we’re reminded that being His witness isn’t just about knowing the story—it’s about living it out and sharing it with others. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are called to proclaim the hope and transformation that comes from...

In Luke 5, a paralyzed man’s friends stop at nothing to bring him to Jesus—even lowering him through a roof. Their bold faith reminds us what Christian community is all about: helping one another encounter Christ. This week’s message unpacks how small groups are more than just gatherings—they’re essential spaces where we learn, grow, and live on mission together. Discover how your faith, paired wi...

In this message from our What Matters Most series, we look at Luke 6:27–36 where Jesus teaches us what true love looks like. The call to love our enemies goes against everything our human instincts tell us, yet it’s at the heart of what it means to be changed by Jesus. Discover how God’s transforming love reshapes the way we treat others—even those who oppose us—and why this kind of love shows the...

As we celebrate the launch of Evergreen Church, we are taking time in our first series to talk about What Matters Most. This week, we're talking about what it means to Follow Jesus with everything. You can find out more about Evergreen Church at evergreenboise.org

What does the gospel have to do with the way we treat each other? In this message from our Galatians series, we explore how gospel-shaped relationships bring restoration, compassion, and humility. We’ll see that the gospel calls us to gently restore those caught in sin, come alongside others to carry their burdens, and celebrate God’s work without comparing ourselves. When we truly love people, we...

This week, we are blessed with a message from Pastor Jesse from Northstate Church ahead of Hill City West's merger with Northstate next month. Starting in September, we will go forward as Evergreen Church! In this message, we explore what it truly means to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh. We take an honest look at the difference between those who bear the fruit of the S...

Some prisoners get so used to life behind bars that they choose to go back, even after they've been released. Pauls writes to the Galatians with a similar warning: don't return to the chains Jesus has already broken. In Christ, we're not just freed from guilt, shame, and legalism. We're freed for a life of love, purpose, as truth. It's time to walk out of the prison, shake off the chains, and step...

What do Harriet Tubman, ancient covenants, and Paul's shocking allegory in Galatians 4 have in common? A powerful call to live free and bring others to you.  You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west  

Pastoring is both beautiful and brutal. In this message from Galatians 4, we get a glimpse into the raw, personal heart of the Apostle Paul -- a pastor who's deeply burdened for people he loves yet sees them drifting from the gospel. If you've ever loved someone who walked away from Jesus, or if you've felt the pull to go back to the very things Christ set you free from, this sermon is for you. Yo...

This week, we continued our series through Galatians with a message titled “Inheritance,” exploring Galatians 3:23 through 4:7. In this passage, Paul paints a beautiful picture of what it means to belong to God—not just as saved sinners, but as adopted sons and daughters. Because of Christ, we don’t just get salvation—we receive the full inheritance of a firstborn child. That means access, identit...

This week, we continued our series through Galatians with a powerful message from our guest speaker, Mario Romero, titled “Law & Promise.” Teaching from Galatians 3:15–22, Mario helped us explore how the law, while not opposed to God's promises, has limitations—especially when it comes to our witness and fully experiencing the life God has promised us in Christ. If you've ever wrestled with ho...

In this passage, the Apostle Paul speaks directly to a confused and drifting church—reminding them, and us, of the only way we can truly be accepted by God. It’s a powerful confrontation that gets to the heart of the gospel: What kind of person does God accept? How do we live in the freedom and power of the Spirit, rather than falling back into relying on our own efforts? If you've ever wrestled w...