Evanston Vineyard

It can be hard to locate joy when life is difficult or in transition. Paul shows us where to locate our joy and how it sustains us.

Today we are beginning a new series in the book of Philippians. In this beautiful, uplifting letter, we find Paul full of joy. Why? Can we share in that joy, and if so, how? The first 11 verses get us off to a good start.

In our liminal space, between what was and what will be, we are reordering our lives. Jesus helps Peter and us through this process with love and kindness. 

What does the miraculous catch have to teach us about the return with great joy? Much, as it turns out. The future and the past hold the sea. But Jesus calls us to the present, where he is on the shore, so that we can breakfast with him.

As we return with great joy, there is room for our doubt and uncertainty. In fact, we can meet Jesus in our doubt and ask for His help. Thomas’s encounter with the risen Jesus shows us what’s possible.

Today we begin a new series looking at four episodes from the book of John of life after the resurrection. Can we return to life after Covid with “great joy”  as the disciples returned to Jerusalem after the resurrection? We believe we can. Mary Magdalene shows us how this week.

Message to the church on the importance of God’s intervention.

The resurrection is not just for when we die, it’s present power for today. Luke 24 shows us four ways resurrection breaks into our present.

The Triumphal Entry demonstrates the “lifelong mismatch between what we think we need and what we need.” The Jews wanted another Judas Maccabaeus. They got Someone far better. That’s good news for us, too.

The parables of Jesus expand our imagination and vision for the kingdom of God. Watching the Father and his two sons, we see that God loves us so very much. He searches for us and rejoices when we come home to be with Him.