Evergreen Bible Chapel Sermons

As we begin a new series in the book of Philippians, we look at the history of the church, and some of it's challenges and strengths. 

We all love a happy ending where the good guys win and the bad guys lose. But when we look out at the world, it is hard to see how that will be the case. Serving the Lord doesn't appear to offer any advantage to those who do, and rebelling again him doesn't seem to bring much disadvantage. In this sermon, we look at that claim, and come to see that it is not in vain that we serve the Lord, and that one day, the righteous will be rewarded, and the wicked punished. 

If God were real, and if he cared about justice, wouldn't we see him intervening more in this world when evil is done? Where is the God of justice?... Maybe you have asked this question before. Maybe you are wondering if you are allowed to ask this question. Well in this sermon, we dive into answering it and more. 

The Israelites were engaging in unauthorized divorce, and God is not happy with them. In this sermon, we look at why divorce is wrong (in many cases), and how we can work towards a divorce free marriage that honours the Lord. 

Christ must always remain at the forefront of our hearts. Let us fix our eyes on him and pursue him with all that we have and all that we are. 

**There is a microphone fix that lasts from 1:50-3:07.

The priests in Malachi's day had been given a special and privileged role. One that they sadly failed at. In this passage, they are rebuked and exhorted to return to their God-given duties. This passage, however, has application not just for Old Testament priests, but anyone whom God has called to lead, and also for his whole church, who are priests unto God. 

As we wrap up our series on being faithful and fruitful, we finish our time looking at the importance of remaining faithful to the end. There can be the temptation to grow weary in walking a holy and obedient life, but we must overcome by looking to Christ, remembering his promises, and walking by his Spirit's power. 

If you want to be faithful and fruitful, you need other believers. A "solitary" Christian is going to struggle with the Christian life. But thankfully, God has saved us into community, and we must make the most of it! 

Has the church of Christ lost it's zeal for God? Have we embraces a consumerist, lazy Christianity, rather than the fervent and zealous one our Lord calls us to? In this sermon we look at the dangers of passivity, and Paul's command to be fervent in Spirit. 

Sin is terrible. Like a disease, it will corrupt, blind, and inhibit us in our walk with the Lord. If we are to be faithful and fruitful, we must, by the Spirit, put to death the sin that still remains in our life. In this sermon we talk about WHY we must do that, and HOW we do that, so that we can be the servants God calls us to.