Evergreen Chapel Sermons

Hebrews 11 - God Creates and Redeems So We Can Build - June 30, 2024 - Alex Kloosterman

God has created and redeemed his people to be builders. This building must be done in faith, and requires us to develop certain qualities of character. This week we will consider the qualities of faith-filled builders. 

Luke 10:1-24 - Living as Kingdom Builders - June 23, 2024

We encounter a very similar passage to the one we looked at in Luke 9 when Jesus sends out the 12 apostles. And once again we are reminded of the responsibility of the church to partake is the spread of the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is the theme of the Bible, and it must be as important to us as it is to God. Listen to find out what Christ is calling you to do! 

Luke 9:57-62 - There Are No Half-Committed Followers of Jesus - June 16, 2024

The passage we look at in this sermon is certainly one of the more challenging passages in the Bible. Jesus doesn't pull any punches, and very clearly re-establishes the cost of being his follower. And the cost is huge. But it is worth it!  

Luke 9:51-56 - How to View Those Who Oppose You - June 9, 2024

Rejection and opposition can be very frustrating. And because it is something that Jesus promises will happen as we are being obedient to him and his mission, it is something the Christian needs to learn how to deal with. So how do we respond to rejection and opposition in a Christlike way? 

Luke 9:49-50 - How to View Other Christians - June 2, 2024

In this passage, Jesus gives his disciples yet another rebuke. And this time, he is rebuking them for how they view others who aren't part of their group. How should we view and relate to other Christians who aren't part of out group? Are they competition or companions? Enemies or allies? How does this play itself out in our conversations and relationships? 

Luke 9:46-48 - True Greatness - May 28, 2024

We define greatness in many ways, but how does God define it? In this sermon we look at the danger of pride and the blessedness of humility. How do we fight our greatest enemy, pride, and cultivate our greatest friend, humility? Join us and find out! 

Luke 9:37-45 - A Call to Faith - May 19th

In this passage, the disciples encounter a particularly evil demon. They are unable to cast it out. Now is that because of lack of skill, lack of trying, or lack of faith? Turns out it is the latter. And there are serious consequences when the people of God are lacking faith! 

Luke 9:28-36 - The Glory of Christ - May 12, 2024

G.K.Chesterton said, "For when we cease to worship God, we do not worship nothing, we worship anything". We are people who are made to worship and behold. When we sin, we are worshipping something that shouldn't be worshipped. The solution to our worship problem, is not to stop worshipping, but to start worshipping the only one who is worthy of our worship. To set our eyes on a greater glory and pleasure than our sin. And that greater glory is the glory of Christ! 

Luke 9:18-27 - So You Want to Follow Jesus, Do You? - May 5, 2024

In this sermon, we look at one of the most challenging passages of Scripture. Jesus begins by clarifying who he is, and he goes on to instruct his disciples on what that entails for them. If he truly is the Christ, what does that mean for those who are going to follow him? It's not a stroll in the park, that's for sure! 

Luke 9:10-17 - Jesus is Jehovah Jireh - April 28, 2024

In this sermon we look at the very well known parable of Jesus feeding the five thousand. One clear truth is being communicated in this passage: God provides! And though we all probably know that, when difficult times come, we often forget it. May this serve as a reminder that the Lord will provide for you your every need!