Reach Sermon Archive

Have you ever wondered what it would take to not worry about things? In this lesson, Sam Steele explores one of the great lessons of all time and what Jesus meant when He told us to not worry. 

Deep down inside this is the most common question we ask ourselves. No matter how big or how small, every challenge we face is met with one big question, is God enough? Is He enough to satisfy us in singleness, or our job, or career, or marriage? In this message, Philip Jackson shows us that it is God's desire to prove to us that He is enough for whatever comes into our life.

Every season of life will have moments when you don't know what to do. God designed our lives to be filled with problems and solutions. He does this so that we can see His provision in our lives and teach us to trust Him. In this lesson Philip Jackson teaches how God meets our needs in moments of uncertainty.

One of the greatest fears of our lives is the fear of failure. It is significant because it speaks to our perceived value. Sure, we acknowledge that we need a savior from our sin. But, we live with the constant temptation to measure our worth by what we deem successful, not what God has said about us. This lesson focuses on the profound truth that God expects failure from us without compromising H...

The fear of missing out is driven by a selfish perspective wrapped around perceived value. The story of the rich young ruler is famous because he was not willing to give up his known comfort, for the unknown of what God offered to him. This story is a cautionary tale for those who are trying to decide between being safe and being godly.

"Obedience" Part II - Jonah 1-4

Have you ever been busy but unproductive? In this passage of scripture we see God calling Gideon to obedience when he is hiding in a wine press. His life is full of activity, but there is no movement forward. Check out what God's word has to say about obedience in the face of busyness.

The most prominent attribute of God is His love. It is characterized by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The most prominent attribute of sinful human beings is pride. This is characterized by selfishness and a petty hatred toward anyone who denies it. In this passage of 1 John, we begin to see how God guides His children to live out His character with others even in the midst of conflict. But...

For many people, their gene pool is strong. They carry their parent’s likenesses every day and there is no escaping who they belong to. The same is true for the children of God. They share a hidden likeness that is only seen fully by God. When Christ appears they will be fully seen as He sees them. Their spiritual family tree also has deep roots that keep them stable when there is conflict with th...

“REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled, “Divine Genetics" from 1st John 2:3-11”

In the mid-to-late first century, the church was bombarded by false teachers who began to teach that what the Disciples had taught was not the full gospel of Jesus. A group who called themselves “Gnostics” (from the Greek word, “gnosis” for knowledge) claimed that they had been given a special understanding about God and were teaching untrained Christians a false gospel. In his first lesson on 1 J...

It's payday and you have some cash in your account. But what does the Bible say about how you should spend it? Better yet, what does God's word teach us about stewardship regarding all of our possessions? In this message about money, Pastor Philip Jackson digs into one of the most famous passages of scripture, the Sermon on the Mount and gives a testimony about money in his own life.

James tells us in his letter that a person who asks God for help in the middle of a trial and then refuses to trust His provision will not receive anything from Him. He aptly describes that person as “double minded” and unstable. As we face challenges during our lives we are confronted with constant waves of emotion as we respond to a sinful world. But how trustworthy are those emotions? Are they...

“REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 featuring guest speaker, Taylor Gabbert from the series Frequently Asked Questions entitled, "Lunch Money" about forgiveness from Matthew 18:21-35”

Sometimes there is a natural conflict between parents and their children. Letting go of someone you have been a steward over can be difficult. But what happens when healthy stewardship becomes an unhealthy desire to get in the way of God’s plans in the life of your child? In this lesson from Mark 3:20-35, Pastor Philip Jackson explores Jesus’ reaction as His family comes to force Him to leave His...

Jesus’ life was defined by complete reliance and obedience to the Father. His submission to the Lord did not undermine His earthly parents, but instead He honored them and subjected Himself to their authority until the time was right. This passage shows a willful submission to Mary and Joseph because Jesus understood that God had given Him parents for a reason. Our challenge today is to learn to b...

On June 9th, 2020 Pastor Philip Jackson lost his younger brother Stephen to a long battle with alcoholism. Stephen's story is more common than most people of faith will acknowledge publicly. The realities of addiction do not discriminate and they have a profound effect on everyone. This message contains the lessons Philip learned through his 15 year journey with his brother. It is intended to be a...

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 featuring a stand alone message by guest speaker Taylor Gabbert entitled, "Even If" from Daniel 3.

The final message from James circles back to where he started in chapter 1. We must always be vigilant to not be double minded. He challenges those who have made comfortable living their god and directs the saints to focus on waiting expectantly with an eternal mindset. He challenges them to remember that God is the one who directs our lives and we have no authority to make promises. He finishes b...

Your theology is the most basic thing about you. How you see God will determine how you see the rest of the world. He will not allow us to live arrogant, selfish lives with His divine power. A selfish life is a life with no supernatural presence. God actively works against the proud because they breed destruction in His creation. But He gives grace to those who acknowledge their pride and humble t...

The words we use matter. We live in a generation that is intimidated by silence. There is always a new video to watch, post to like, or game to play. The heart of a transformed life understands that the things coming out of our mouth will either bring life or death. Even more so for those who are given influence in God’s kingdom. How they use that influence will come with increased accountability....

A transformed life sees people with compassion. But our world always focuses on the opposite of what God sees. The foundation of the kingdom of God is built on lives that have total trust in Christ. Just like Jesus, we are called to lay ourselves down in total commitment to God’s will. This chapter focuses on the need for action behind our faith. It is normal for human beings to favor what the wor...

Everything good comes from God. Separate from Him, there is only destruction. Just like a fish out of water, when we separate ourselves from God and try to call our own shots, we immediately begin to die. For the children of God, the constant draw we feel because of sin becomes a tool God uses to transform us. As we sacrifice ourselves and turn control back over to Him, we begin to see that even t...

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled 'Transformations in the Wilderness - Tests & Trials' from Matthew 4:1-11.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled "Transformations in the Wilderness - Prophets and Promises" from Mark 1:1-11