Evergreen Church - Bloomington Messages

Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus carried your burden to the cross so you wouldn't have to"Action steps:1. Tell the truth — Confess it2. Cast the care — Give Him the worry3. Accept the verdict — You are not condemned

Sermon in a Sentence: “Whatever your “not again” moment is, is not the final verdict.”Action Steps:1. Stop running from the place you failed2. Be honest about what actually happened3. Take one step forward again

Sermon in a sentence: "Because Jesus is alive, we don't just survive—we are raised to life."

Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus didn't come to make you better—He came to make you alive."Action Steps: It's a Gospel message so "receive the gift by believing"  

This week, we set out to answer all your questions about baptism wrapping up our Worship Proclaim Baptize series.3:00 Why is baptism important?11:27 What are the basic requirements to get baptized?15:19 Does baptism save you?20:12 What about the verses that imply baptism saves?32:36 Why do some churches practice infant baptism?46:21 Is there an age when a child can make the decision to get baptized?52:25 Is there a difference between a christening and baptism?53:09 Mode of baptism: Immersion, sprinkling, pouring55:50 Can we change the mode of baptism for special circumstances?57:47 Can someone get re-baptized?58:07 Should I get re-baptized if I was baptized as an infant?59:46 Should I get re-baptized if I didn't understand the gospel in my first baptism?01:02:51 Should I get re-baptized if I wandered from my faith?01:05:46 Who is allowed to perform baptisms?01:08:02 Can I get baptized privately?01:11:21 What is baptism for the dead? Should we practice it?

Sermon in a sentence: "Followers of Jesus don't just celebrate baptisms; they help create them."Application: Have you taken the step of baptism yourself?Who are you helping take their next step toward Jesus?

This week we explore the practice of baptism through the Scriptures and who it connects back to the Old Testament to reveal its true meaning.

Sermon in a sentence: "Baptism isn't secondary; it's central to our faith"Action Step: Make Baptism central.

This week we take a look at how John Jesus and the Apostles carried on the message from the Old Testament and fulfilled the story it began.

Sermon in a sentence: "The Gospel is Too Good to Keep to Ourselves!"Action step: Pray for boldness to proclaim the Gospel.

As we continue to look at our new Church vision, Worship Proclaim Baptize, and how these words were used throughout the Bible, we ask the question, how was the gospel proclaimed in the Old Testament?

Sermon in a Sentence: "We proclaim not religion, but resurrection power."Application: 1) This week, identify who is “the Marcus” in your life? 2) What does “the Marcus” in your life need to hear?

Sermon in a Sentence: "We proclaim not religion, but resurrection power."Application: 1) This week, identify who is “the Marcus” in your life? 2) What does “the Marcus” in your life need to hear?

As we continue to unpack our new church vision, we take a look at what changed in regards to Worship from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

As we continue to unpack our new church vision, we take a look at what changed in regards to Worship from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

Sermon in a sentence: "Your entire life is the stage for your worship."Application: What's your Isaac?

Sermon in a sentence: "Your entire life is the stage for your worship."Application: What's your Isaac?

Worship Proclaim Baptize. This is our new church vision for how we plan to carry out the mission to make healthy disciples who passionately love Jesus and authentically love people. Join us as we explore what each of these words mean through the Old and New Testament.

Worship Proclaim Baptize. This is our new church vision for how we plan to carry out the mission to make healthy disciples who passionately love Jesus and authentically love people. Join us as we explore what each of these words mean through the Old and New Testament.

Sermon in a sentence: "You can most effectively proclaim what you truly treasure."Application: What would change in your life if Jesus truly became the center of your worship?

Sermon in a sentence: "You can most effectively proclaim what you truly treasure."Application: What would change in your life if Jesus truly became the center of your worship?

As we reach the end of our 40 Days of Transformation, hear from a variety of Hometown Church pastors and leaders as they share how they've integrated their faith into their everyday lives.

As we reach the end of our 40 Days of Transformation, hear from a variety of Hometown Church pastors and leaders as they share how they've integrated their faith into their everyday lives.

Sermon in a sentence: "What we practice on Sunday is meant to transform how we live every day."Application: What is one specific place where God would want your faith to be more evident?

Sermon in a sentence: "What we practice on Sunday is meant to transform how we live every day."Application: What is one specific place where God would want your faith to be more evident?

As we continue our 40 Days of Transformation, here from Hometown pastors and leaders as they share their experiences going from being disciples to making disciples.

As we continue our 40 Days of Transformation, here from Hometown pastors and leaders as they share their experiences going from being disciples to making disciples.

Sermon in a sentence: "You haven't fully followed Jesus until you've helped someone else follow Him."Action steps: Identify one person you can intentionally invest in.

Sermon in a sentence: "You haven't fully followed Jesus until you've helped someone else follow Him."Action steps: Identify one person you can intentionally invest in.

This week we continue our 40 Days of Transformation by hearing stories and reflections of shifting focus from ourselves to others.

This week we continue our 40 Days of Transformation by hearing stories and reflections of shifting focus from ourselves to others.

Sermon in a sentence: "When Jesus is your focus, serving becomes your joy."Application: How can I make someone else's life easier today?

Sermon in a sentence: "When Jesus is your focus, serving becomes your joy."Application: How can I make someone else's life easier today?

Hear from a variety of Hometown pastors and leaders as they share reflects and stories about going from knowledge to obedience during our 40 Days of Transformation.

Hear from a variety of Hometown pastors and leaders as they share reflects and stories about going from knowledge to obedience during our 40 Days of Transformation.

Sermon in a sentence: "God's Word was meant to be obeyed, not merely observed."Action steps: What's ONE thing you know God is asking you to do? Do it.

Sermon in a sentence: "God's Word was meant to be obeyed, not merely observed."Action steps: What's ONE thing you know God is asking you to do? Do it.

Members of Hometown Church share their thoughts and reflections from Week 2 of our 40 Days of Transformation series.

Members of Hometown Church share their thoughts and reflections from Week 2 of our 40 Days of Transformation series.

Sermon in a sentence: "Mature disciples bring a towel, not a menu."Action Step: Serve at least once during these forty days in ways that cost you some comfort.  

Sermon in a sentence: "Mature disciples bring a towel, not a menu."Action Step: Serve at least once during these forty days in ways that cost you some comfort.  

Hear from a variety of Hometown Church pastors, leaders and attendees as we reflect on the first week of our 40 Days of Transformation.

Hear from a variety of Hometown Church pastors, leaders and attendees as we reflect on the first week of our 40 Days of Transformation.

Sermon in a Sentence: "Ground-zero for transformation is the local church."Action Steps:Step into our morning Zoom prayer time. Step into a small group. Step into your small group with a high view.

Sermon in a Sentence: "Ground-zero for transformation is the local church."Action Steps:Step into our morning Zoom prayer time. Step into a small group. Step into your small group with a high view.

Sermon in a sentence: "Most of us aren't lacking truth—we're lacking surrender."Application:Go all-in on "40 Days of Transformation"-Take Him at His word. -Walk closely with Him. -Use your Transformation Journal each day.-Join a small group.-Join the morning Zoom prayer-Stay consistent in worship. -Invite others to come along.

Sermon in a sentence: "Most of us aren't lacking truth—we're lacking surrender."Application:Go all-in on "40 Days of Transformation"-Take Him at His word. -Walk closely with Him. -Use your Transformation Journal each day.-Join a small group.-Join the morning Zoom prayer-Stay consistent in worship. -Invite others to come along.

Sermon in a sentence: "Don't start a new year. Start the year renewed."Application: Live as the person you already are.

Sermon in a sentence: "Don't start a new year. Start the year renewed."Application: Live as the person you already are.