In 1 Samuel 1, we saw the boy Samuel given as a gift to his mother. Now we see him given as a gift to Israel, a godly prophet/pastor with the anointing of the Spirit of God on his life. God’s greatest works are generally given through individuals made great by His power.

In a generation obsessed with mechanics of leadership, people seldom consider the Bible as a source of leadership instruction. In fact, the Bible is especially useful in this because it identifies something critical—how the presence of God impacts the success of a leader. I Samuel details great leaders; but God remains the primary actor in the human story.

Paul expresses a deep desire to visit a place he has never seen, with the hope of establishing a mission base before continuing on to Spain. He writes this letter to introduce himself and to remind both Jewish and Gentile believers of the only true Hope the world has for rescue from the power of sin.

Tonight, Daniel Schlagel brings us a word from Philippians 4 on the heart of God for the nations. As you listen, ask God what he would have you do to further his mission of gospel transformation in your sphere of influence.

Tonight, Pastor Zach Dietz concludes our series through the book of Ephesians as he walks through chapter 6.

Ephesians chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of living in a manner that reflects God's love and righteousness. It encourages believers to walk in love, avoid immorality, and instead promote gratitude and encouragement among one another. The chapter also discusses the relationship between Christ and the Church, likening it to the bond between husbands and wives, urging mutual respect and love in marital relationships.

Because salvation is 100% a work of God, received by grace through faith, making enemies into children, bringing those who were far off near to God, creating one new people...

The Mystery of the Gospel seen in the imprisoned minister, and the people empowered by God’s Gospel promise. They both point to the Church being key to God’s plan of redemption.

After praising the preeminence of Christ and his extravagance toward believers, Paul prayed for deeper understanding of the spiritual condition in his readers. He then set out to break down the fundamental spiritual realities for all those “in Christ.” Like the Jews and Gentiles of Paul’s day, we too need God to reinterpret our past and present in light of Christ.

Pastor Roger Brumley kicks off a summer series through the book of Ephesians brought by a collection of pastors at Evergreen.