Wednesday Bible Study | Evergreen Church

Psalm 103 is a call to praise the Lord with our inmost being. David pours out a description of God's benefits, revealing to us the dramatic extent of the love God has for His children. As we are reminded of His benefits, this should spur us to praise God alongside all of creation.

1. To You, O Lord (vv. 1-7)2. The way of the Lord )vv. 8-14)3. Hope in the Lord (vv. 15-22)

Pastor Philip Jackson will be addressing how Christians should engage government today.

Pattern 1: Faithfulness Without Control ● Faithfulness in the Exodus (Exodus 32:9-14) ● Faithfulness in the Kingdom (1 Samuel 24:6-7). ● Faithfulness in the Exile (Daniel 3, 6; Isaiah 45:1-7; Esther; Nehemiah; Ezra) Pattern 2: Trusting Power Over God (Romans 12:14-21) Pattern 3: Mixing Church and State (2 Timothy 4:1-4) Pattern 4: Reactivity and Withdrawal (Matthew 5:11-16)

"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us” -A.W. Tozer

This passage reveals that spiritual transformation is not achieved through information alone but through God’s active work in the heart. The psalmist models a dependence on God to teach, lead, incline, and revive him through His Word. It shows that Scripture is not merely to be studied but to be internalized and lived out. A life shaped by God’s Word is ultimately a life surrendered to God’s work.

A profound declaration of confidence in God, amidst fear, urging believers to seek the Lord's presence, trust in His protection, and patiently wait on His timing.

The greatest and most influential of the American founding fathers, George Washington was the perfect man to lead the colonial army and serve as the first president. He was a man not given to seeking power and a leader deeply aware of his place in the providential plans of the Sovereign God for human history. America was shaped by his quiet faith and confidence.

The founding of a new nation requires convictions regarding the relationship of a people to Almighty God, a clear definition of justice, and a trustworthy source for determining right actions. The colonial fathers were convinced that God was directing the course of human events and, as a result, they acted with boldness to change history.

Pastor Roger Brumley teaches on Judges 1:1-2:3

In tracing the emergence of religious liberty in America, Joseph Dawson concluded, If the researchers of the world were to be asked who was most responsible for the American guarantee for religious liberty, their prompt reply would be, James Madison.'" However, Dawson continued, "If James Madison might answer, he would as quickly reply, John Leland and the Baptists.'"

Many scholars of colonial Christianity regard Isaac Backus as the greatest spokesperson for religious liberty in America. Arguing that the struggle for liberty of conscience was a fundamental issue of the Revolution, Backus acted in strategic ways that produced two significant freedoms eventually enshrined in the U.S. Constitution-religious liberty and the right to present grievances to the govern...

Sydney Ahlstrom refers to the First Great Awakening as “America’s conversion experience.” This profound revival did more to create a single national identity than any military or commercial venture ever could. Thirteen separate colonies would unite under the banner of the United States only after God’s Spirit swept the land and created a bond that had previously been non-existent. Spiritual awaken...

William Wilberforce; a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the Atlantic slave trade. Through a mixture of grace, faith, and hard work William changed the world by fulfilling his God ordained two Great Objects: the suppression of the Slave Trade and the Reformation of Manners. How can we use the example of William Wilberforce to make an impact on our own cult...

Tonight Justin Schell brings us a word from Psalm 45, we pray that it is encouraging for you.

Pastor Michael Gabbert continues in his series surveying American Christian history.

Influenced by the horrors of the Thirty Years War, Roger Williams saw the disaster of religious orthodoxy enforced by political favor. He increasingly believed that the combination of church and state always resulted in coercion, persecution, and conflict; and that only institutional separation could prevent such evils in the future of the new world.

One of the most influential sermons in American history was delivered in 1630 by John Winthrop, governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Entitled, “A Modell of Christian Charitie,” he painted a compelling vision for the future of American society. Repeated by presidents and patriots for 400 years, these words became a prophecy of a God-centered political experiment.

Tonight, Pastor Matt O'Mealey dives deep into Proverbs chapter 1 to explain God's wisdom.

Pastor Roger Brumley brings us a word about the life of Mephibosheth in the books of Samuel.

What began as the year of Warrior Mindset has become the year of Salt and Light. But we must remind ourselves that we are at war. This is not just an analogy; it is a way of life. As we continue to set our eyes on displaying the gospel, we have to also set our minds on cultivating the strength to endure.

News of the combat deaths of Saul and Jonathan reveals the greatest character strength found in David, Israel’s next rightful king—an unshakable belief in the sovereignty and providence of God. Grief stricken, David utters the most stirring tribute to fallen companions recorded in all the Bible. David loved God’s will more than the King’s crown.

One of the most difficult challenges for any developing leader is surviving under toxic leadership. David’s long-term success as King in Israel is shaped in the crucible of Saul’s hatred and pursuit. Responding appropriately is key to one’s future credibility as a leader.

The greatest stories in the Bible tend to be the ones where a simple man rises to a great challenge because he trusts completely in God: Joseph before Pharaoh…Moses in the wilderness…Daniel in the lion’s den…and David facing Goliath. In each case, the hero thinks outside the box of traditional practice. God often orchestrates situations which demand change so that He can act in mighty ways.

As Samuel comes to the close of his life, he is left with a final significant task to perform: the identification and training of a leader for the next generation. At the end of life, he makes his greatest contribution to God’s work, securing godly leadership for the future.