Evergreen Church - Bloomington Messages

Pastor Kitt Guerrier joins as we continue our 40 Days Through The Word. Have you ever felt stuck in your prayer life? How can we utilize Scripture to guide our prayers? Praying through the Word can be a great way to both think through Scripture in a new way and inspire your prayers.

“Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:17-18 

Sermon in a sentence: "Pray the Word."Action steps/Application: Join the Zoom prayer time. Pray the Word

Pastor Mark Stiglicz joins the podcast to discuss the power of the Word. What makes the Bible unique in how it affects people? What prevents people from experiencing the power of the Word? And how do we know if we are actually hearing from God?

“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”Hebrews 4:12 

Semon in a sentence: "God’s Word is not just information; it’s a powerful force that transforms lives."Engage with the daily reading plan through the 40 Days.Read like you’re reading it for the first time.

This week we take a look at John 15 as a part of our 40 Days With The Word. What does it mean to abide? How does abiding affect us? And how can we inspire people to get into the Word?

“But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7

Sermon in a sentence: "When His words abide in you, your life is shaped by the power of Christ."

As we continue with our 40 Days With The Word series, Pastor Kitt Guerrier joins to dive more into the introduction to the Gospel of John. What does it mean for Jesus to be the Word? Why is the incarnation significant? And how does this affect the way we read Scripture?Contact us at podcast@hometownchurch.com

“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” John 1:14

Sermon in a sentence: "To know Jesus is to know the Word, for He is the Word made flesh."Is your view of Jesus, the Word, too small? Join us for the journey of 40 days with the Word.

As we prepare to begin our 40 Days with the Word journey, this week’s message, Discovering Jesus in the Word, sets the stage for what’s ahead. Many of us long for a closer relationship with Jesus but struggle to experience Him in a personal way. What if the Bible holds the key to that connection? Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:15, we’ll explore how Scripture reveals Jesus, leads us to trust Him, and invites us into a living, dynamic relationship. Join us as we rediscover the purpose and power of God’s Word and prepare our hearts for the transformative weeks ahead.Sermon in a sentence: "Knowing the Word without knowing the Author leads to information, but knowing Jesus transforms your life."

Drawing from Exodus 20:8-11 and Matthew 11:27-30, Isaac will explore how embracing rest is an act of trust, reminding us that Jesus is enough. It’s a meaningful way to start off the new year with a focus on what truly matters. Sermon in a sentence: "Sabbath rest is the act of remembering that Jesus is enough."Application: Try a full day of rest to use the gift of Sabbath that God has given us.

Sermon in a sentence: "Christmas gives us one heart to worship one king."

Sermon in a sentence: "Christmas gives us one heart to worship one king."

Semon in a sentence: "Christmas gives us one heart to worship one king."

Sermon in a sentence: "The good news of Jesus’ birth is for everyone, everywhere."Action Steps: This Christmas, bridge a divide—offer forgiveness, reconnect, or show love to someone different.

In our last episode of 2024 for the Hometown Church Podcast, Pastor Tim Weber joins to wrap up our Spiritual Disciplines series. So far we taken a look at a number of inward practices, but to finish things off we wanted to look at some outward practices that can help you connect to God by loving people. Tim walks us through the B.L.E.S.S. lifestyle to help us learn who we can be a blessing to the people in our lives this next year.