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The closing section of Judges is very dark indeed. Chapters 17-18 deal with the religious and spiritual chaos in Israel as a problem of idolatry. The closing chapters focus on the moral chaos resulting from rampant national immorality. Oh, how far the chosen people of God have fallen away from Him!

Tonight, Pastor Taylor Gabbert wraps up his miniseries on the life of Samson as we continue in our series through the book of Judges.

Pastor Taylor Gabbert continues in our study of the life of Samson as we make our way through the book of Judges.

Join Pastor Taylor Gabbert as he begins a three week study of the life of Samson. Tonight we dive deep into his birth story and the depravity of the day.

The next chapters of Judges are mysterious in the detailed accounting assigned to a godless usurper who was not even a judge as compared to men of spiritual stature who are barely mentioned. The historical facts are sparse, but the spiritual lesson is obvious: sin is a trap that always destroys the sinner.

While Gideon passed the tests of criticism and non-cooperation, he sadly failed at other, more crucial tests of leadership. He relaxed in his role and lost the sense of humility needed for godly success. The tests of leadership require constant spiritual effort.

No great deed was ever accomplished without opposition. Leaders recognize the obstacles to success and yet still pursue the goal. The problem often emerges, however, after success is achieved. Tests for successful leaders demand personal spiritual determination.

Tonight, Pastor Philip Jackson introduces us to the discipline of systematic theology with the doctrine of Scripture.

As God grows a leader in his faith to make him ready and prepared for the tasks assigned him, God also uses the influence of that leader to strengthen the faith of the people around him. Influence follows dependence. Accordingly, a leader's steady dependence on God requires his awareness and acknowledgement of three faith affirmations.

Although the Holy Spirit had come so powerfully on Gideon, he was still very weak in faith and clearly daunted by the task before him. God often condescends to leaders in order to make His will and His power clear.

Identified by God as a “mighty warrior,” Gideon now begins the process of spiritual preparation. Like Elijah in coming days, Gideon must become in private what he will finally display in public. God develops leaders by strengthening individual character in believers and then expanding influence.

These chapters tell the story of a single event but from different perspectives, the historian (ch.4) and the poet (ch.5). Considered one of the great literary works of the ancient world, Deborah's song of victory pulses with exultation and ultimately directs praise to God for His mighty works on behalf of His people Israel.

These chapters tell the story of a single event but from different perspectives, the historian (ch.4) and the poet (ch.5). Considered one of the great literary works of the ancient world, Deborah's song of victory pulses with exultation and ultimately directs praise to God for His mighty works on behalf of His people Israel.

Listen in as Pastor Matthew O'Mealey brings us a word from Paul's letter to the Colossian church about the wonder of Christ and how that affects us.

Judges recounts the history of Israel under thirteen leaders whom God raised up during Israel's decline and disunion after the death of Joshua. It is the tragic account of seven periods of apostasy, seven periods of slavery to pagan nations, and seven noticeable deliverances. In days of weakened faith, God remains faithful.

In an interesting twist, the author of Hebrews reminds us that even as we look to the faith heroes of the past, they also are watching us—believers bound together in the plan of God throughout eternity. But as strong as their example of faith is to us, there is another…

Spiritual preparation and supernatural courage always go hand in hand. The final two personalities in this listing of heroes displays exactly what the entire chapter was meant to display—a person of faith is a tangible display of the awesome workings of Almighty God!

Apart from Jesus Christ, no person in history has made as deep or lasting impression on the world as Moses, the “bond-servant of God” (Revelation 15:3). The secret of his influence is in his commitment to walk with the invisible God in everyday life. His example is desperately relevant for a world lost in the visible realm only.

A person of faith recognizes that God still works tangibly in the lives of people today. In fact, life makes sense only when the sovereignty of God is considered within the simple and mundane events of everyday life. This recognition animates faith and focuses action daily!

Our generation lives “on the run.” Jacob lived like that. He was literally born “on the run,” trying to outfox everyone around him. He ran from his brother Esau. He ran from his father-in-law, Laban. He was really running from himself. Yet a day came when he ran out of resources and ran into God. At that moment, everything in Jacob's life changed!

A man of faith is often formed by both his acceptance of a past heritage of faith and his adoption of God's promises for the future, what was received and what is to be passed along. Isaac is often seen as the lesser of the patriarchs; and yet his role in the drama of redemption is both vital and irreducible. Faith elevates the quality of lesser men to greatness.

Catch up on the latest 6 mission trips the Evergreen family participated in and hear what is to come!

Everyone leaves a footprint of faith. Yet, not all footprints are the same. What legacy of faith are you leaving for generations to see? When people recall your name, what will they acknowledge you for?

How do we live the life to which believers have been called? How do we please God? The answer to both questions is the same—faith. Faith is the commitment to live life according to unseen realities and unbreakable promises.

This author's survey of Old Testament heroes continues with the lives of the patriarchs of Israel. These summary verses take us through the end of the book of Genesis and remind the reader that faith was God's standard long before the Law was ever put into place.

Hebrews 11 continues with mention of Noah, a singular man of faith in his generation. Flawed but faithful, Noah was used by God to impact the drama of redemption for all generations of man. What was his secret for standing alone in a hostile world?

The Christian life can be exhausting at times. Serving God is fulfilling, but it takes a toll on us when we begin to lean on our own strength. But God is faithful in showing us our limitations so that He can display His power. Unfortunately, the only way we can see it is often when we are pushed to the end of ourselves. As He faithfully provides storms to get our attention, we should not rush to pray for relief. Instead, we should listen for the voice of the one who allowed it in the first place.

Hebrews 11 is a brief catalogue of Old Testament heroes of the faith. It is compiled as one long illustration of what pleases God in the earth, namely the faith of His people. Writing to a Jewish audience, the author shows that Judaism had become mired in self-effort, self-salvation, and self-glorification. In contrast, whether OT or NT, faith is always God-focused.

The book of Philemon shows us the behind the scenes story of redemption, forgiveness, and love from a master to his former slave. We see that through Christ all people are equal and are brothers and sisters in the great family of Jesus.

Restoration as a Kingdom Priority is accomplished when the Lord chooses to use Christ followers through the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel by putting the mighty works of God on display through testimony in our words and actions.

Jesus was intentional in all that He did during His time on earth. His life mission was always to do the will of the Father. This passage starts with a one on one engagement between Jesus and a broken Samaritan woman at a well. Through this one engagement, other conversations continue to flow throughout the chapter at the same well. John tells us in 1 John 2:6 "the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked”. Let's look for some ways that Jesus modeled His life and how He engaged people to see how we can mimic that intentionality at our own mission "wells".

Israel has lost its great leader and now sits poised to see the long-awaited promises of God fulfilled. Joshua, having been raised up under the leadership of Moses for several decades, is finally called upon by God to lead the people into prosperity, but victory would require more than status.

Outline for this episode: 1. The God of Mission 2. God's Mission in the Old Testament 3. The Missionary Messiah 4. The Triumph of the Lamb

God uses a seemingly strange relationship to paint a picture of an unfaithful Israel. In this prophetic relationship, God calls His people to repentance from adultery and into covenant relationship with Him alone and offers a promise of hope to His children. This same promise has application for us today.

The book of 1 Samuel shows us the early years of Israel when they demanded a king. They rejected God as king, and wanted a man they could follow like all the other nations. Through the man of Saul, God shows us what happens when we try to follow God in our own efforts and strength.

Join us as Pastor AJ Gonzalez, Pastor of Discipleship at Evergreen, brings us a word from Scripture.

The Babel account is not the end of early Genesis. If it were, the story would conclude on a sad note of human failure. But, as always, God's grace again supersedes human sin, insuring the continuation of the redemption promise. Now, the author traces out the line of Shem until he comes to that point where the chosen line develops into one distinct people—Israel.

Genesis 10-11 give us the historical summary of the postdiluvian world. They show us the ways of men in this new world—in revolt against God and seeking to glorify and deify themselves; and they set before us the principles and judgments upon which this world is founded. They also connect the days of Noah to the story of Abraham.

After a merciful deliverance from the flood, after such a demonstration of holy wrath against sin, after a new beginning marked by blessing and provision, certainly mankind will now forever walk the path of righteousness before God. But, wait!

It seems obvious that the natural world today is different in significant ways from the ancient stories told of creation in cultural legends from across the earth. There seems to have been dramatic changes. How can this fact be explained? And how does the biblical story of the flood fit into the narrative of man's redemption?

Genesis 7 is set in time seven days before the onset of the global deluge. The construction of the ark is complete. The supplies are stored. The living cargo alone remains to be housed. The high drama of judgment and salvation is about to be unveiled.

As the depravity of rebellion accelerated in human history, God intervened. This chapter is misunderstood when described as the story of the flood. It is the story of a righteous man named Noah, a parenthesis in the genealogy of Seth. In every generation and despite sin, God succeeds with men and women of holiness.

Following the account of human sin and death, Genesis now sets out the genealogy of Adam through Seth to show the faithfulness of God's promise even amidst the continuing effects of sin. Chapter 4 traces the descendants of Cain. Now we see the rest of the story.

In Part 3 of Campaigns and Christianity, Pastor Philip explains the inner workings of the political process and how Christians can get involved. Informed believers can become influential believers. Come join Pastor Philip through a study on one way that Christians were meant to exercise influence over our communities.

In Part 2 of Campaigns and Christianity, Pastor Philip discusses federal and state civics. Informed believers can become influential believers. Come join Pastor Philip through a study on one way that Christians were meant to exercise influence over our communities.

From the beginning, God has ordained that families create communities and those communities have been organized and ordered for the benefit of their members. As those communities grow, they take on the names of significant leaders and develop into nations. This community order has come because God has designed us for social connections. Come join Pastor Philip through a study on one way that Christians were meant to exercise influence over our communities.

Once the story of humanity takes on the element of sin, the infection of rebellion and unrighteousness develops real momentum. Men eventually revel in their sin and celebrate their fierce independence from God. This momentum of sin is slowed only by the direct intervention of God.

The story of Jonah is like holding a mirror to our own life. We're going to take a deep dive into what the Bible actually says about this satire like story of Jonah. It's a little more complicated than the kids stories make it out to be. Do we run away from what God wants us to do? Are we comfortable with the fact that God loves our enemies?

The most tragic chapter in the Bible, Genesis 3, presents the story of man's fall from innocence. This story is basic to the rest of the Bible, for it gives the reason for God's redemptive plan with which the remainder of Scripture is concerned. The realities of this chapter encompass the life of all humanity still today.

Genesis 1 presents creation as a line of ascendancy from the lesser creatures to superior mankind. Chapter 2 presents a topical order of formation of life, giving priority to man's role as steward of creation. The earth is the stage for human history, and the drama begins with the definition of two genders and the establishment of procreative marriage.

In the Ministry of Reconciliation we see Christ's love compel us to serve others as the Spirit remakes us into new persons, enabled to answer the Father's call to join Christ's mission of reconciling the world to Himself.