Everwell Church

n “Seek First the Treasure,” we explored Jesus' words in Matthew 6:19–24 and the critical question of where we place our treasure and attention. Jesus does not ask if we treasure something, but where we treasure it. The central truth is this: you can build your life on what can be taken, or you can build your life on what cannot.Jesus invites us to examine our calendars, our finances, and our attention, because these reveal what we truly treasure. Earthly treasures are always vulnerable. Like thieves that steal not only possessions but also peace, time, and joy, what we build our lives on can quietly master us.The good news is that Jesus treasured us so deeply that He gave everything on the cross, positioning Himself between two thieves to purchase us as His treasure. The gospel is not about trying harder to love God, but about letting ourselves be loved by God. When we grasp that we are His treasure, our hearts begin to reorder, our attention begins to heal, and rival masters begin to loosen their grip.Takeaways from the message:Name your treasure honestly. What would genuinely upset you if you lost it? What consumes your thoughts, time, and resources?Reclaim your attention deliberately. Attention is never neutral. What we focus on forms our souls. Redirect your gaze toward Jesus, who brings light rather than darkness.Choose one costly obedience joyfully this week. Practice generosity, create space for silence and solitude, or release control where a rival master has taken hold.

This message confronts us with a profound truth: we are always being formed by something. Whether we realize it or not, our lives are being shaped by what we worship—money, power, beauty, efficiency, or the endless scroll of our phones. The call to 'seek first the kingdom of God' isn't about adding more religious activities to our already busy lives. Instead, it's an invitation to walk with Jesus in the midst of our ordinary, messy existence. Drawing from Matthew 4, 11, and 28, we see Jesus offering three simple yet transformative invitations: follow me, learn from me, and live with me. Discipleship isn't about becoming spiritual Navy SEALs who have mastered every Bible verse and spiritual discipline. It's about proximity—learning a way of life by staying close to Jesus, watching what He does, and moving with Him. The beautiful paradox is that Jesus doesn't demand we clean ourselves up first. He called fishermen while their nets were still in their hands. He runs to the prodigal son before any confession is made. The Christian life isn't about trying harder; it's about training better by allowing Jesus to rearrange what's already in our lives around His presence and love.

Advent tells the truth about the human condition. We wait. We ache. We hope. We long for God to come close. Christmas answers that longing with a single breathtaking declaration: Christ is born, and because of His birth, something new can be born in us.The Advent series "BORN: Christmas Life Begins" explores how the birth of Jesus gives new life to the deepest parts of our souls. The manger is not simply a moment in history. It is the doorway through which God enters the human story and invites us to see the unlikely places where hope, peace, joy, and love are born.

Advent tells the truth about the human condition. We wait. We ache. We hope. We long for God to come close. Christmas answers that longing with a single breathtaking declaration: Christ is born, and because of His birth, something new can be born in us.The Advent series "BORN: Christmas Life Begins" explores how the birth of Jesus gives new life to the deepest parts of our souls. The manger is not simply a moment in history. It is the doorway through which God enters the human story and invites us to see the unlikely places where hope, peace, joy, and love are born.

Tired of measuring your faith by output and activity? This message on Philippians 3:1–16 invites you to trade performance for grace and fix your eyes on Jesus.

Holy grit isn't about following Jesus through willpower. It's a joy-fueled resilience and an obedience that is its own reward. Paul wrote to a church he deeply loved, a community pressed by persecution yet resisting with the power of joy. In this series, we're asking God to shape us into that same real, gritty expression of His kingdom.We'll learn that the way of Jesus isn't through trying harder. It's moving into a deeper joy that produces lasting grit. A faithfulness that endures because Christ is our joy. Not grit alone, but a holy grit that perseveres through the joy that comes from Christ.

In this message, we're reminded that God's presence is the ultimate gift, far greater than any earthly outcome. The story of Jacob and Joseph in Genesis 45-46 teaches us about trusting God's guidance, even when entering unfamiliar territory. Just as God promised to be with Jacob in Egypt, He promises to be with us in our own 'foreign lands' - whether that's a new job, a challenging relationship, or an unexpected life change. We're encouraged to be 'pilgrims' in this world, grateful for God's provisions but always aiming for the better country He has promised. This perspective shift can revive our spirits, helping us see beyond our immediate circumstances to the eternal hope we have in Christ. As we navigate life's journey, let's remember that our true home is not in this world, but in the new Jerusalem that God is preparing for us.

Abandon All Outcomes: Formed Through Unseen GoodThe good life isn't about getting what you want. It's about trusting the God who is always good—even when life isn't. Through Joseph's story, discover how to let go of anxiety and striving, and live with grace, peace, and purpose.

The sermon explored the story of Joseph, focusing on how God-given dreams often begin with disruption rather than immediate realization. This sermon shows that our spiritual growth often occurs through unseen good, even when visible circumstances seem challenging. This perspective invites us to trust God's work in our lives, even when outcomes are unclear or difficult.

What's filling your life? This teaching from Ephesians 5:15 21 calls us to be filled with the Spirit, not distractions that leave us empty.We explore what it means to wake up, redeem our time, and live with intention in a world that numbs us. You were made for God's presence.Are you letting the Spirit fill every room of your life—or settling for lesser loves