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Passionate followers of Jesus: The kind of people who shape the world by their thoughts, words, and actions. Knowing the Text is central to being a passionate follower of Jesus. The Text shows us God's heart and the path for our lives. As a part of learning, loving, and living out the text, Evergreen is pleased to offer this teaching. As you use it, let it guide and lead you into and even deeper passion for knowing Jesus and living for Him. For more information, check out www.egm.org!
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Series Theme: We Rise and Build as we Fall on our Knees and Pray James 4:10 Big Idea: God WANTS to be the Hero in your story. Overview of the Books of Ezra & Nehemiah: Ezra 1-6 Ezra 7-10 Nehemiah 1-7 Nehemiah 8-13 Zerubbabel Ezra Nehemiah Temple Torah/Law Walls Spiritual Renewal King Cyrus King Artaxerxes King Artaxerxes Nehemiah 1:1-11 It’s easy t…
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Mark 2:1-12 Big Idea: Individuals in your traffic pattern depend on you to introduce them to Jesus. Context • There was an understanding that sickness was caused by sin. John 9:1-3 • Jesus preached the word Mark 1:14–15 Who are you in the story? 1. The Crowd “Stop trying to change non-believers’ behaviors towards your morals” - Pastor Ryan “New Dad…
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Romans 10:1-17 Big Idea: A gospel of depth leads to declaration. 1. The Good News Isaiah 52:7 Romans 1:2-7 (The Message Translation) The sacred writings contain preliminary reports by the prophets on God’s Son. His descent from David roots him in history; his unique identity as Son of God was shown by the Spirit when Jesus was raised from the dead,…
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Where you call home matters. 1 Peter 2:11 Jeremiah 29:4-14 Big Idea: Your community is a gift from God, treat it as such. 1. Pray for the Transformation of your Community Jeremiah 29:7 You can love where you live, but can you love where you left? Matthew 5:43-44 2. Embrace God's Truth Jeremiah 29:8-9 What grounds you, grows you. “A Bible that's fal…
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You spoke, we listened! We're thrilled to dive into four exciting conversations on the topics you care about most. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore:🌟 The Power of Prayer⚔️ Spiritual Warfare💛 The Healing of Forgiveness😌 Overcoming AnxietyGet ready for an engaging, inspiring, and uplifting series that you won't want to miss. Let's g…
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Esther 4:12-16 Big Idea: You have a “such a time as this” role in your community. 1. Don’t ignore/suppress reality If you are not moved by anything You are most likely distracted by everything Luke 4:18 2. Find Strength in the Lord Isaiah 40:31 3. Pursue the Wisdom & Favor from the Lord 2 Chronicles 20:12 Isaiah 58:6-9 Proverbs 19:2 James 1:5 4. Do…
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Walking With Jesus Week 4 - Our Identity: Joyful Exiles May 21, 2017 Jim Ladd The Big Idea: Following Jesus means living as resident aliens in this world, looking forward to being home in the future. 1 Peter 1:1-2; 1 Peter 2:9-12 What is this theme of how to live? We are EXILES and are to live as FOREIGNERS. We are RESIDENT ALIENS Two Implications:…
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You spoke, we listened! We're thrilled to dive into four exciting conversations on the topics you care about most. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore:🌟 The Power of Prayer⚔️ Spiritual Warfare💛 The Healing of Forgiveness😌 Overcoming AnxietyGet ready for an engaging, inspiring, and uplifting series that you won't want to miss. Let's g…
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Big Idea: The church pursues full purpose when it extends past its property. Luke 19:1-10 1. See Mark 12:29-31 2. Seek Romans 10:14-15 3. Sacrifice 1 John 2:6 4. Save Acts 4:12 Romans 10:13 RESPONSE • Know Your Why - Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the da…
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Big Idea: God has a mission for us Matthew 28:16-20 1. The discipleship journey starts with the Gospel 2. God asks us to join Him on this mission 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 3. We make disciples when we live out the G.O. principle G - Intimacy with God O - Investing in others Mark 5:19 Matthew 5:14-16 A - Admit B - Believe C - Choose Response • Look for …
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Have you ever come across a life hack that has made your life a bit better? Who knew adding vinegar to your whites was a thing?! One of the reasons life hacks are so trendy is because we want to be good and better at life. Whether it be cleaning, relationships, money, parenting, work or spirituality, we need wisdom to live well in God's big world. …
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Have you ever come across a life hack that has made your life a bit better? Who knew adding vinegar to your whites was a thing?! One of the reasons life hacks are so trendy is because we want to be good and better at life. Whether it be cleaning, relationships, money, parenting, work or spirituality, we need wisdom to live well in God's big world. …
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Acts 2:42-47 You that are members of the church have not found it perfect and I hope that you feel almost glad that you have not. If I had never joined a Church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all! And the moment I did join it, if I had found one, I should have spoiled it, for it would not have been a perfec…
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Have you ever come across a life hack that has made your life a bit better? Who knew adding vinegar to your whites was a thing?! One of the reasons life hacks are so trendy is because we want to be good and better at life. Whether it be cleaning, relationships, money, parenting, work or spirituality, we need wisdom to live well in God's big world. …
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“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” - Brennan Manning What cancer is to the body, hypocrisy is to the church. Big Idea: Living authentically means committing to …
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Matthew 18:21-35 BIG IDEA: Forgiveness is hard, yet freeing. “Stop beating yourself up because of your past bad decisions. No one's past is spotless. Learn from your past and start over. God's mercies are endless." -Terraine Francois 1. Forgiveness is a Priority Ephesians 4:31-32 Everyone has the right to be bitter, but none of us can afford to be …
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Three of our young adults unpack the famous line from Spider-Man: "With great power, comes great responsibility." We will discuss how this influential quote was really communicated by Paul, way before it was in any comic book. Discover the power and responsibility given to each of us by Christ through our different life experiences and backgrounds!…
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Big Idea: The Church: Ordained by God, messed up by man, still God’s plan. Matthew 16:13-18 1 - The Church is different from any other organization or organism. The Church originated with Christ. "Church" comes from the word "ekklesia" meaning “Called out ones” Christ is The Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:19-22) Christ is Head of the Church (Colossians 1…
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Lamentations 5 Big Idea: As anointed people, we still fall to the pitfalls of sin. 1. Anointed, and still afflicted Lamentations 4:20 Psalm 20:6 Psalm 28:8 1 John 2:20 Romans 8:11 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 2. History repeats, His story redeems Lamentations 5:19-22 Proverbs 26:11 Proverbs 16:6 3. Hidden hope John 10:28 John 5:24 2 Chronicles 7:14 Lament…
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Did you know that YOU have been gifted a very personal & powerful gift? Jesus empowers His people through the Holy Spirit! He knew that we couldn't do the highs, lows, and everyday life on our own, so Jesus made way for the incredible, daily gift we receive in the Holy Spirit. Join us this month as we talk about GIFTED and discover the beautiful an…
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Did you know that YOU have been gifted a very personal & powerful gift? Jesus empowers His people through the Holy Spirit! He knew that we couldn't do the highs, lows, and everyday life on our own, so Jesus made way for the incredible, daily gift we receive in the Holy Spirit. Join us this month as we talk about GIFTED and discover the beautiful an…
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BIG IDEA: No matter our circumstances, we can, in Christ, live with hope Lamentations 3:25-33, 40-42 1. God wants us to Live with Hope in Him Psalm 130:1-2 Depths without hope can lead to despair Depths with Jesus can lead to hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Life is: Never so good - it couldn’t be better Never so bad - it couldn’t be worse 3 Quick Step…
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Lamentations 3:22-26 Big Idea: Through honest lament and unwavering trust, we find hope in the midst of suffering. The pain and suffering of the individual does not go unnoticed by God. 1. Acknowledge Your Pain Lamentations 3:1-3 Lamentations 3:17-18 2. Talk Yourself into It Lamentations 3:21 Jeremiah 17:9-10 We move in the direction of our predomi…
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Did you know that YOU have been gifted a very personal & powerful gift? Jesus empowers His people through the Holy Spirit! He knew that we couldn't do the highs, lows, and everyday life on our own, so Jesus made way for the incredible, daily gift we receive in the Holy Spirit. Join us this month as we talk about GIFTED and discover the beautiful an…
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Did you know that YOU have been gifted a very personal & powerful gift? Jesus empowers His people through the Holy Spirit! He knew that we couldn't do the highs, lows, and everyday life on our own, so Jesus made way for the incredible, daily gift we receive in the Holy Spirit. Join us this month as we talk about GIFTED and discover the beautiful an…
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Big Idea: God’s judgment of sin becomes the seedbed of our hope. Lamentations 2:10-19 1. Sin has consequences 2 Kings 21:1-2, 9 Romans 6:23 2. Do not be led astray Jeremiah 14:13-14 Galatians 5:19-21 3. Be broken for the broken Lamentations 2:11-13 4. Pour yourself out to God and change your mind Romans 7:21-25 Romans 8:1-2 Lamentations 3:22-26 Res…
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Big Idea: Lament Introduces Purpose out of Pain. 1. WHAT’S HAPPENING? Lamentations 1:1-11 Hebrews 5:7 2. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Colossians 3:17 “We live in a world that is beyond our control, and life is in a constant flux of change. So we have a decision to make: keep trying to control a storm that is not going to go away or start learning how to li…
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If you don’t first live in God’s revealed will, then you can't possibly hope to understand His concealed will. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Big Idea: God’s will cannot be discovered by seeking IT, it unfolds as you seek HIM. Fix Your Eyes Forward Galatians 5:1 Live for the name on the front "Play for the name on the front of the shirt and they will rememb…
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Romans 11:33-36 Big Idea: We discern God’s will when we submit our whole being before Him as an offering. Romans 12 Be a people of love and mercy Romans 12: • “Let love be genuine” (v 9) • “Contribute to the needs of the saints” (v 13) • “Bless those who persecute you” (v 14) • “Weep with those who weep” (v 15) • “Associate with the lowly” (v 16) •…
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John 20:1-18 Big Idea: Redemption began and is fulfilled in the Garden. John 20:30-31 Angels and the Entrance John 20:11-12 Genesis 3:23-24 John 20:1 "The tomb that sealed the body of Jesus became the womb of our salvation." -Max Lucado Face-to-face with the Gardener John 20:15 Genesis 3:8-9 Genesis 2:22-23 "Easter tells us that every ending is a n…
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Big Idea: God’s great plan for salvation provokes a response in all of us. Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 The Temple Ezekiel 10:18-19 Ezekiel 43:1-5 Messiah from the line of David 1 Kings 1:32-35 2 Samuel 7:11-13 Zechariah 9:9 Palm Branches (Independence) John 12:12-15 Hosanna (Save, we pray) Matthew 21:9 Psalm 118:22-26 Who are you becoming in th…
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Philippians 4:4-13 Big Idea: Life carries worry, but Jesus carries peace. 1. Worry Won’t Win Philippians 4:4-7 “You cannot stop the birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair” - Martin Luther Jeremiah 23:23-24 Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 22:37-40 2. Invest in the Whatevers Philippians 4:8-9 Psalm 139:23-24 M…
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Jesus revolutionized his relationships with both outsiders and insiders, attracting some while repelling others. Wherever he went, people either drew closer to him or felt compelled to move away. This dynamic still applies today. The question is, which direction are we being drawn? Join the conversation every Sunday leading up to Easter.…
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Big Idea: We find joy in Christ as we grow in spiritual maturity Philippians 3:15-4:1 Growth in Christ is a natural part of our maturity Philippians 3:9-14 1 Corinthians 13:9–11 Our model at Evergreen for growth: • Powerful Worship Gatherings • Purposeful Relationships • Spiritual Disciplines • Meaningful Service "I think if you had asked Jesus abo…
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Jesus revolutionized his relationships with both outsiders and insiders, attracting some while repelling others. Wherever he went, people either drew closer to him or felt compelled to move away. This dynamic still applies today. The question is, which direction are we being drawn? Join the conversation every Sunday leading up to Easter.…
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Philippians 3:1-14 Big Idea: In pursuit of Christ, abandon false confidence and press on toward the prize of knowing Jesus. 1. “Beware of Dog” Philippians 3:2 Romans 2:28-29 Reality with God is not a matter of outward conformity to religious rituals, but rather of obedience that results from God changing your heart. 2. Everything, to nothing, back …
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