Evergreen Church - Bloomington Messages

Sermon in a sentence: "If you want uncomplicated relationships, love like Jesus loves."Action Steps:1. Ask, “Who's hard for me to love right now?”2. Do one unexpected act of love3. Invite Jesus to love them through you.

Tom McManus joins the podcast to discuss the importance of teen ministry at Hometown, his new role as deacon and how we go about discipling our youth.

Sermon in a Sentence: “Godly friendships create sparks that lead to stronger faith.”Application: • Find a Friend Who Causes Friction• Actively Build Strength• Multiply Your Impact 

Sermon in a Sentence: "Lead with faith, love with grace, and trust God with the rest"Application:For parents of young children: Model faith in daily routines and let your child hear you pray this week.For parents of teens: Listen to your teen's heart, share your story, and encourage them—no matter what.For parents of adult children: Pray for your adult child daily and choose one way this week to show support without controlling

Pastors Jeff Groen and Mike Langlois join the podcast to talk about one area of our Divine Focus as a church: Small Groups. Over the last few years, we have narrowed down our church's focus into 5 specific ministries to become more effective in carrying out our mission to make healthy disciples who passionately love Jesus and authentically love people. Pastors Jeff and Mike oversee one of those five; small groups. They join to share more about their role, the importance of small groups and where we hope to go in the future.

Pastors Jeff Groen and Mike Langlois join the podcast to talk about one area of our Divine Focus as a church: Small Groups. Over the last few years, we have narrowed down our church's focus into 5 specific ministries to become more effective in carrying out our mission to make healthy disciples who passionately love Jesus and authentically love people. Pastors Jeff and Mike oversee one of those five; small groups. They join to share more about their role, the importance of small groups and where we hope to go in the future.

Sermon in a sentence: "A strong marriage isn't built on feelings but on Christ-like love and sacrifice."Action Steps:Pray together 3x this weekServe intentionally dailyEncourage daily, speak life over your spouse

Sermon in a sentence: "A strong marriage isn't built on feelings but on Christ-like love and sacrifice."Action Steps:Pray together 3x this weekServe intentionally dailyEncourage daily, speak life over your spouse

Sermon in a sentence: "When we live a life of love, we begin to truly love life even when we don't have a love life."Application:Face the PastForget the FutureLive in the PresentAdditional verse used: Mark 12:29-13

Sermon in a sentence: "When we live a life of love, we begin to truly love life even when we don't have a love life."Application:Face the PastForget the FutureLive in the PresentAdditional verse used: Mark 12:29-13

This week we break down the final chapter of Colossians and look back on the message of Paul's letter as a whole.

This week we break down the final chapter of Colossians and look back on the message of Paul's letter as a whole.

Sermon in a sentence: "Faith that lasts is faith that multiplies."Action step: Be intentional

Sermon in a sentence: "Faith that lasts is faith that multiplies."Action step: Be intentional

This week we continue our journey through the Letter of Colossians. Paul begins to move away from the behaviors and attitudes that we need to avoid and into the behaviors and attitudes we must adopt. How do we live out the new nature in Christ? How do we express that new nature? How does that new nature affect our relationships?

This week we continue our journey through the Letter of Colossians. Paul begins to move away from the behaviors and attitudes that we need to avoid and into the behaviors and attitudes we must adopt. How do we live out the new nature in Christ? How do we express that new nature? How does that new nature affect our relationships?

Sermon in a sentence: "If you want a faith that lasts, let Christ shape how you treat others."Action step: Where do you need to “put on” Christ this week?

Sermon in a sentence: "If you want a faith that lasts, let Christ shape how you treat others."Action step: Where do you need to “put on” Christ this week?

This week we continue into chapter 3 of the Letter to the Colossians as Paul begins to describe what the transformed life of a Christian should look like beginning with putting our old life to death.

This week we continue into chapter 3 of the Letter to the Colossians as Paul begins to describe what the transformed life of a Christian should look like beginning with putting our old life to death.

This week we continue our journey through the Letter of Colossians unpacking Paul's warning to beware of false teachings.

This week we continue our journey through the Letter of Colossians unpacking Paul's warning to beware of false teachings.

Sermon in a Sentence: "You don't need to earn what Jesus already gave—just stay connected to Him."Application:- Am I building my sense of spiritual worth on anything other than Christ?- Have I let “extra rules” creep in—things Jesus never required?

Sermon in a Sentence: "You don't need to earn what Jesus already gave—just stay connected to Him."Application:- Am I building my sense of spiritual worth on anything other than Christ?- Have I let “extra rules” creep in—things Jesus never required?

We continue our journey through the letter of Colossians discussing the suffering of Paul and the mystery of the gospel.

We continue our journey through the letter of Colossians discussing the suffering of Paul and the mystery of the gospel.

Sermon in a sentence: "In ourselves we are unstable, but in Christ we are secure."Action steps:Everyday remember…1. You're needy and weak 2. What God has done & is doing 3. To overflow with thankfulness

Sermon in a sentence: "In ourselves we are unstable, but in Christ we are secure."Action steps:Everyday remember…1. You're needy and weak 2. What God has done & is doing 3. To overflow with thankfulness

As we continue our study through the book of Colossians, we unpack Paul's poetic description of the identity and supremacy of Christ and what that means for us today.

As we continue our study through the book of Colossians, we unpack Paul's poetic description of the identity and supremacy of Christ and what that means for us today.

Sermon in a sentence: "The more you see who Jesus really is, the more solid your faith becomes."Application: What's One Area You're Still Carrying?Your stress?Your parenting?Your finances?Your dating life?Your guilt?Ask Jesus: What would it look like to trust Jesus here too?

Sermon in a sentence: "The more you see who Jesus really is, the more solid your faith becomes."Application: What's One Area You're Still Carrying?Your stress?Your parenting?Your finances?Your dating life?Your guilt?Ask Jesus: What would it look like to trust Jesus here too?

Continuing our study in Colossians, this week, we unpack Paul's intercessory prayer for the church in Colosse (Col. 1:9–14), exploring what it means to discern God's will, identify spiritual fruit, persevere with gratitude, and celebrate God's redemption and rescue.

Continuing our study in Colossians, this week, we unpack Paul's intercessory prayer for the church in Colosse (Col. 1:9–14), exploring what it means to discern God's will, identify spiritual fruit, persevere with gratitude, and celebrate God's redemption and rescue.

Sermon in a Sentence: "Pray for what lasts, not just for what fixes."Action Step: Add ten minutes to your prayer for people.

Sermon in a Sentence: "Pray for what lasts, not just for what fixes."Action Step: Add ten minutes to your prayer for people.

Sermon in a sentence: "Growth starts with grace, not grit."Action Step: Start with who you are, not what you do.

Sermon in a sentence: "Growth starts with grace, not grit."Action Step: Start with who you are, not what you do.

Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for this to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the second in a two part conversation where we first looked at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith which was last week's episode. This week we will go practical and discuss how to go about sharing your faith and the methods we have used as a church.

Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for this to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the second in a two part conversation where we first looked at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith which was last week's episode. This week we will go practical and discuss how to go about sharing your faith and the methods we have used as a church.

Sermon in a sentence: "Jesus didn't give up on you, so don't give up on them."Action steps: Identify someone in your life who seems disinterested or resistant, and pray for them.

Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for the next couple of weeks to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the first in a two part conversation where we first look at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith.

Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for the next couple of weeks to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the first in a two part conversation where we first look at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith.

Today we are continuing our look ahead to MTOC which is our annual local mission trip that we do as a church. And in preparation for that we wanted to have a few conversations centered around outreach and sharing our faith. And so joining us for the next couple of weeks to help us get ready for this is Pastor Rob. Today will be the first in a two part conversation where we first look at 10 lies that people believe that prevent them from sharing their faith.

About two months ago, we sent a team to Milan, Italy to work alongside our mission partners at Le Refugio church led by Pastor Frank Apisa and his wife Pam as well as missionaries, Justin and Amanda Lehtonen, who moved to Milan several years ago to help build the church and bring the gospel to the people of Italy. This week, we have assembled all 9 members from that trip to share some reflections and lessons learned from our time in Italy. 04:33 Mike Langlois12:19 Danielle Jacobsen22:56 Zelphia Brown41:26 Noah Brown54:06 Kitt Guerrier01:02:20 Micah Metzger01:19:12 Jennifer Hoffman01:28:17 Ethan Hasz01:38:21 Jesse Roskamp