Pastor Philip Jackson brings us a timely word from Deuteronomy about the importance of the Word of God.

Paul does not leave believers with a simple list of religious duties to perform. Rather, he calls us to a noble purpose, a higher life. He now explains the theological foundation and eternal motivation for living the Christian life and taking the gospel to the entire world. Authentic Jesus-followers are motivated by grace to do amazing things.

Having identified both elders (biblical leaders) and enemies (dangerous influencers), Paul now describes what ordinary church members ought to look like. Emphasizing life stages, he reveals how individual spiritual maturity is designed to have a positive impact on the entire family of faith. At Evergreen, it’s called “sharing life.”

Paul next explains why the selection of godly elders is so necessary for a healthy church—because there are always individuals with ungodly agendas who masquerade as devout believers. This challenge demands loving confrontation by the pastors as well as Spirit-filled discernment by the membership.

Pastor Nick Dyer brings us encouragement through Testimony. 

God’s standards for leadership in the church are high, an extremely crucial truth that many churches today ignore. This is the starting point for a God-honoring church; and it is the first priority for Paul in the manual of church life that he sends to his faithful son, Titus.

As Joshua’s leadership comes to an end, he turns the eyes of Israel to unfinished tasks. The call for God’s people is to settle always the question of spiritual loyalty and to finish well what you have begun with God. This attitude is especially crucial as a man leads his family.

Pastor Emilio Lartigue brings us a timeless message on the Gospel. 

As the division of the Promised Land unfolds, Caleb again enters the story as a prominent example of what God does with one man of singular commitment and vision for God’s glory. Who will be a Caleb for the people known as Evergreen?

The next chapters of Joshua present the most criticized writings in all the Bible. God’s use of nature as a tool of judgment and His call to completely annihilate the enemies of Israel are often claimed as proof that the God of the Old Testament is not worthy of worship. Simply put, the critics of God are wrong again.