Evergreen Chapel Sermons

In the sermon we explore what the Proverbs have to say about wise and foolish speech. We are called to put off speech that dishonours our Lord, and put on speech that glorifies him. The tongue can either be a source of great blessing, or a source of great pain. How are you using your words? 

For mother's day, we look at the description of an excellent wife from Proverbs 31. Though the Bible's description of an excellent wife may be very countercultural, it is biblical and comes with many wonderful blessings! 

Today we look at the very "acceptable" sin of sloth and laziness. Our culture is defined by a distaste for work. We are always looking for the most comfortable life we can live, and rarely are desiring to put in the hard work (in all things) that God calls us to. In this sermon we look at the sin of sloth, why it is dangerous, and how to fight it in our lives! 

Paul followed Jesus in willing self-subjection to suffering--so should we.

Why does the resurrection matter? If Jesus died on the cross to remove our sin, why did he need to rise again? In this sermon we look at the significance of the resurrection in both the past, the present, and the future. 

In this sermon we look at some of the final words of Christ on the cross, "It is finished". What is finished? What did Christ begin? How is God going to solve the problem of sin, and the dilemma of showing love to sinners, yet remaining just and holy? We look at all of these questions and more, as we glory in our Redeemer this Good Friday.

The fool is a common theme in the book of Proverbs. In this sermon we look at 14 characteristics of the fool. You may be surprised how many of them apply to you, and how much you need the grace and wisdom of God! 

Solomon reminds his son on several occasions to watch out for the adulterous woman. Why? Because sexual sin is a very dangerous sin. It has a unique way of luring us in and enslaving us. In this sermon, we look at the dangers or sexual sin, and how to avoid it. 

The theme of this passage is that when we walk according to ways of God, we can expect that things will go well for us. God has designed the world to work in a particular way, and flourishing comes when we stick to that. In this sermon we explore some biblical exhortations and the subsequent blessings that come from obedience to them. 

This is the first sermon of a new series in the book of Proverbs. In it, we look at the purpose, necessity, and foundation of the book of Proverbs, and why everyone should set their hearts on the pursuit of godly wisdom. 

In this sermon we look at one of the more difficult parables of Jesus. Jesus explains the activity of a dishonest manager, who, to everyone's surprise, is commended in the end. No why would Jesus do that? What is Jesus trying to teach us about money and stewardship? 

We look at three familiar parables in this sermon. The lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Each parable reveals to us the attitude of God towards sinners that we must make sure we are modelling as his chosen people. 

Crucifying the flesh is not a phrase our world likes. In fact, rather than crucifying the flesh, the call of the world is to indulge the flesh. But Christ has called us out of that into something new. Join us as we study this passage

In this passage, Jesus doesn't hide what the costs of following him are. He requires your full allegiance and first place on your priority, and if he can't have that, then you can't have him. Too many people have bought into an "easy believeism" that is actually keeping them out of the kingdom of God. May the Lord gives us eyes to see and ears to hear! 

In this passage Jesus gives the familiar parable of the Mustard Seed. It is a parable that is meant to give us hope. God's kingdom will prevail. Your labour is not in vain. The gospel has power to save and accomplish it's purpose. So keep pressing on! 

Jesus is invited to a dinner party at a Pharisees house, and he has some sobering words to offer up to them in the form of two parables. He is going to challenge them, and us, on how we view ourselves, how we view others, and how we view God's call on our life. 

One question that has been hovering over the ministry of Jesus is whether or not the Jews would recognize him as their Messiah and submit to him. Will they bow to their king? And a second question, is that if they do not, well then what will God do to them? Will this be the final straw for this rebellious people? Is there any hope for them after their rejection of Christ? 

In this passage, Jesus gives a strong warning about many of the ways people think are the road to salvation, when in reality, they have deceived themselves. There is only one way to salvation, and that is through the narrow door of Jesus Christ. Have you found the true way of salvation? Or have you been deceived? 

Jesus clearly has a problem with the Pharisees and religious establishment of the day. But what exactly is his problem? Well there are several. And in this sermon we tackle on of them. And that is the problem of traditionalism. 

In this sermon we take a closer look at the doctrine of repentance. What does true biblical repentance entail? and why is it so necessary for Christian salvation and life? 

If Christians are to be effective in the mission God has given the church to exercise dominion and make disciples, then we must be a people who understand the times we are living in. In this sermon, we look at what it means to understand the times, and some areas Christ warns us to be aware of. 

In this sermon we answer one of the most important questions, why did Jesus come? For what purpose would God leave his heavenly throne and take on the form of a man? And what is the only response to it? 

In this sermon, we look at Luke's first extensive teaching on the return of Christ. A great truth of the Christian faith is that Jesus will return again. But in the meantime, what are we to be doing? How are we to be counted faithful servants, and not unfaithful? 

In this sermon we deal with the topic of anxiety, worry and stress. What is it? Is it a sin? How do we overcome it? 

Greed is a sin that is so common in our world today. And unfortunately it is common in our churches as well. We need to be on guard against it in our hearts and urgent and severe in our fight against it when it arises. In this sermon we look at the danger of greed and how to overcome it.  Apologies regarding the audio. The first few minutes of the sermon were not recorded. 

The Sermon on the Mount reveals what it truly means to know Christ and to be a citizen of His eternal Kingdom. As born-again believers, we can experience His power, peace, and blessings both now and forever, despite the suffering and challenges we may encounter in this life. As faithful followers, we are called to put Him first, seeking His Kingdom above all else, as stated in Matthew 6:33.

In this passage Jesus addresses the idea of who we ought to fear. When faced with situations in our life where we have to chose to do the right thing or not, one of the motivations is going to be fear of God versus fear of man. If we are going to follow Christ, we must fear God, which isn't always easy. 

Jesus has just laid into the Pharisees, and now he has a few words for the lawyers as well. May we take the rebukes Jesus' here seriously, and evaluate if we have fallen into the same sins and need to repent. 

In this passage Jesus take aim at the Pharisees and some of the glaring sins. Let it be a warning to the church, that we might not fall into these same sins, and be brought to repentance in the areas where we have looked more like the Pharisees than Christ. 

In this sermon we look at the foundational doctrine of the Protestant Reformation, Sola Scriptura. Is God's Word sufficient as the infallible rule of the church, or should we be looking for another? Join us as we look at the history of Sola Scriptura and why it still matters today. 

One analogy used of the local church of Jesus Christ is the body. In this sermon, we look at what it means to be a part of that body and why every Christian should be part of a local body. The beauty of the body is that though there is diversity in its parts, there is unity in its purpose. 

The book of Proverbs can be difficult to study. We can sometimes get overwhelmed. Well in this sermon, we look at the value of wisdom, and an introductory sermon on how to study the book of Proverbs to reap all of its wisdom and value. 

In this sermon, we look at what it means to give thanks in all circumstances. Paul, who went through more than most of us ever will, was able to say these words. But how? And how can we? 

This is a difficult passage, but a great treasure of God's word. In this sermon we look at Jesus Christ as the light of the world, how we embrace that light, and how we become that light for the advancement of his kingdom. 

In this passage Jesus addresses those who would ask for a sign, despite the truth being before their very eyes. We don't need signs, what we need are changed hearts. 

One of the greatest dangers to a church, a marriage, a friendship, or any other relationship, is a lack of unity and division. The New Testament authors constantly warn churches against the danger of disunity, and in this sermon we look at one of those warnings. How can you become more united as a church and in any relationships you have? 

Wouldn't it be so great if our world embraced the morals of the Bible? We may not be able to win them to Christ, but what if we could win them to the morals of Christ instead? Well it sounds good, but there is a big problem with that. Moral reformation without spiritual regeneration leads nowhere but down. Join us as we study Luke 11:24-28 to see Jesus' teaching on it. 

In this passage we look at an instance of Jesus casting out a demon. But the focus of the passage is not so much on the individual demon, but on the power and authority of Christ in the cosmic war that is raging on. How do we respond to this power and authority and what is our role to play in the battle? 

In the previous sermon, we looked at the question of "what we pray" and the Lord's Prayer. In this sermon, we follow that up and look at our attitude in prayer. What can we expect from God in our prayers? How bold should we be in our requests? What type of God are we approaching? 

Prayer is an area where very few people will say they are satisfied in their current prayer life. Which is sad, because prayer is so foundational to our Christian walk. In this passage we look at the famous "Lord's Prayer", and how we can pray in the way our Lord commanded us. 

In this sermon, we look at the three important questions: Why do we sing? What do we sing? and how do we sing? Music was God's idea and invention that was gifted to mankind to be used for his purposes. God takes it seriously when we stray from those purposes, or when we begin to think we have the freedom to do whatever we want when it comes to singing. We want our purposes, our songs, and our actions surrounding worship to be thoroughly biblical. Join us as we examine these questions! 

We live in a busy world. We are very production oriented. There is lots to do in this world for our families and our churches and our community. But is it possible that we might be missing Jesus in the busyness of life? Join us as we look at how to serve and love Christ supremely in a busy world. 

In this sermon we look at the very familiar passage of the Good Samaritan. We all know the story and the lesson from it. Love your neighbour as yourself, be a compassionate person, help those in need, and so on. But what if the parable of the Good Samaritan is less about how to be a good neighbour, and more about how you're not a good neighbour, and need the mercy of God? 

God has created and redeemed his people to be builders. This building must be done in faith, and requires us to develop certain qualities of character. This week we will consider the qualities of faith-filled builders. 

We encounter a very similar passage to the one we looked at in Luke 9 when Jesus sends out the 12 apostles. And once again we are reminded of the responsibility of the church to partake is the spread of the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is the theme of the Bible, and it must be as important to us as it is to God. Listen to find out what Christ is calling you to do! 

The passage we look at in this sermon is certainly one of the more challenging passages in the Bible. Jesus doesn't pull any punches, and very clearly re-establishes the cost of being his follower. And the cost is huge. But it is worth it!  

Rejection and opposition can be very frustrating. And because it is something that Jesus promises will happen as we are being obedient to him and his mission, it is something the Christian needs to learn how to deal with. So how do we respond to rejection and opposition in a Christlike way? 

In this passage, Jesus gives his disciples yet another rebuke. And this time, he is rebuking them for how they view others who aren't part of their group. How should we view and relate to other Christians who aren't part of out group? Are they competition or companions? Enemies or allies? How does this play itself out in our conversations and relationships? 

We define greatness in many ways, but how does God define it? In this sermon we look at the danger of pride and the blessedness of humility. How do we fight our greatest enemy, pride, and cultivate our greatest friend, humility? Join us and find out! 

In this passage, the disciples encounter a particularly evil demon. They are unable to cast it out. Now is that because of lack of skill, lack of trying, or lack of faith? Turns out it is the latter. And there are serious consequences when the people of God are lacking faith! 

G.K.Chesterton said, "For when we cease to worship God, we do not worship nothing, we worship anything". We are people who are made to worship and behold. When we sin, we are worshipping something that shouldn't be worshipped. The solution to our worship problem, is not to stop worshipping, but to start worshipping the only one who is worthy of our worship. To set our eyes on a greater glory and pleasure than our sin. And that greater glory is the glory of Christ!