Keep the Main Thing

It is June 19, 1988, and it is Father’s Day. The title of this sermon is “Exasperation to Exaltation”. Pastor Lee uses Ephesians 6:4 as his basis for this sermon. Pastor Lee asks a very simple, fundamental question, “do you exasperate your children?” Or are you bringing them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord? Pastor Lee explains why those parenting behaviours are so different. And what will be the probable outcome for your children and with your children as they get older. 

Podcast 34 is titled “Moving out of Misery”. From the title, you would not think it was a sermon on repentance. However, Pastor Lee makes it clear that if we produce changes in our hearts and mind – which is the definition of repentance – we may be able to rid ourselves of a lot of misery. Pastor Lee uses an interesting juxtaposition of  our obsession with changes to our outwardly appearance, to the more vital need to focus on internal transformation. This message from Pastor Lee asks us, are we willing to do the harwork of repentance, to be sanctified in Christ? To gain a more profound relationship with our Creator while also building richer relationships with those around us. 

Pastor Leland Evenson presents a marvelous message based on Hebrews 4. His gift for creating meaningful metaphors, impactful analogies, and fun play on words, makes all of what the Apostle Paul shares in Hebrews, applicable and inspiring.

Pastor Lee gives a great motivational sermon on marriage. This is a great message for all married couples. But pastor Lee makes it clear that this message is also for those who are single. This sermon is filled with encouragement and inspiration. It is a call for Christian couples to think of their marriage as a Christian witness and an opportunity to demonstrate and reflect Jesus’ love and grace. Pastor Lee reminds us that, “marriage is not the result of love, but the opportunity for love.” 

Pastor Lee uses Bible passages from Psalms 116, Isaiah 50, and Mark 9, to make his point about listening for the Lord’s voice. Emphasizing that if we are not in tune with the Lord, we are out of tune with everything else. Pastor Lee encourages us to persevere. That life is not always easy and simple. He reassures us and explains how not to give up. Imploring us to be strong and courageous. Salt and light to a world that is hurting.  A world that needs Jesus.

This Easter message from Pastor Leland Evenson is one you for sure want to listen to. It is an inspirational message that will stay with you for a very long time. We certainly encourage you to share this sermon with others who could use a good dose of hope in their lives. Pastor Lee’s 1988 Easter message is timeless and timely as well.

This message titled “Top of the Line” was first given on September 11, 1988. Once again Pastor Lee delivers a sermon that spans generations. This message from 1988 is as relevant, if not more relevant today, as he speaks to parents and teachers about raising our children. He knew the important role and responsibility that particularly parents had for bringing up children the right way. He gives us practical tools that will help all of us build better relationships with our children. Ways to guide them, lead them; reminding us all along the way that children are watching us more than they tend to listen to us. He passionately drives home his points on raising children with a lot of emotion and strength. His compassion for the next generation comes through loud and clear. 

We live in a world with plenty of alternative lifestyles. But did you ever consider there are alternative death styles? That is the title of today’s sermon from Pastor Evenson. Pastor Lee uses John 6:53-70 and Joshua 23 along with marriage metaphors, to bring home the idea that we face choices every single day. And a wrong choice will usually lead to another wrong choice. Pastor Lee leaves us with a choice, a big question. Which we will all have to answer. We might have answers to many of life’s small questions, but do you have the answer to the biggest question of all?

Celebrating Pastor Leland Evenson’s 20th anniversary at his then parish, Vision of Glory Church, he presents “Christ’s Say-So”.  From June 26, 1988. Pastor Lee starts out his message by naming practically every possible fear we could have. But then playing off the old cliché, “who says so?” he reminds us that we have nothing to fear because Jesus says so. Pastor Lee has packed this message with anecdotes and Bible verses that emphasize the important point that Christ is always present, He loves us and is utterly concerned for us. And his absolute Lordship allows us to defeat fear and know He is in control.

Pastor Leland Evenson delivers a Mother’s Day sermon in 1988. It is a wonderful message especially encouraging mothers, but there is something in it for all of us. It is the first Mother’s Day sermon Pastor Lee delivers after the passing of his wife in July 1987. He uses John 15 and notes from his three children as a way to help us raise the standard of living in our homes and in our lives.