Evergreen Church Podcast

Merry Christmas Hill City West! In this message, Pastor Nick Duffel helps us ponder the Christmas story in its original cultural context. From being laid in a feeding trough after his birth, to being exalted high as Lord of all in the midst of hostile Roman occupation, Jesus humbly came down to bring us the gift of salvation. We hope this Christmas message blesses and encourages you today! You can...

In this message, we look at one of the characters of Christmas who is often overlooked, Simeon. In this message, hear Pastor Nick Duffel explain how the story of Simeon from Luke chapter 2 is a story of a man of devout faithfulness and hope in a world that often feels hopeless.  This message was also paired with a short film titled, "Simeon" made by Vantage Stories. You can view the short film at...

As we continue our Advent series, the Characters of Christmas, we take a look at the character of Mary. Mary is a wonderful example of childlike faith in the midst of some scary circumstances. Listen as our Youth Director Brennan lays out how Mary sets the example of the type of faith we are supposed to have.  You can find out more about Hill City West as hillcityboise.org/west

As we enter the Advent season, we are taking time to highlight some of the characters of the Christmas story. This week, we look at the character of Zechariah and how and how his life provides an example to us for how to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus.   You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

For over 2,000 years, the church has remained devoted to the practice of breaking bread and remembering the gospel through the act of Communion. While we often associate this practice with rituals performed during church services, the original context of this meal wasn’t a formal service or one filled with background music—it took place during a simple, intimate meal similar to a Thanksgiving feas...

Nick Duffel wraps up our series, Love Your Neighbor, discussing the final practice from our B.L.E.S.S. practices, the practice of sharing your story. In this episode, Nick gives very practical advice on how to share God's Story, as well as your own story to help bring our neighbors to Christ.    You can find more about us at hillcityboise.org/west

Josh Branham continues our series, Love Your Neighbor. In this episode, Josh talks about the first S in our B.L.E.S.S. method of evangelism, Serving, and how Jesus set the example for us to follow when it comes to serving others. 

Nick Duffel continues our series, Love Your Neighbor. In this episode, we discuss Eating, the third practice in our B.LE.S.S. method of evangelism, and how Jesus used to it to reach out to those on the fringes of society.  You can find more info about us at hillcityboise.org/west

Josh Branham continues our series, Love Your Neighbor. In this message, Josh continues our discussion of our B.L.E.S.S. method of evangelism by explaining the art of Listening.  You can find more info about us at hillcityboise.org/west

Nick Duffel kicks off our new series Love Your Neighbor, introducing the B.L.E.S.S. Method of evangelism and talking about the first part, Begin With Prayer.  You can find more info about us at hillcityboise.org/west