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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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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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App users: We are moving our app to Church Center - a much more seamless way for you to connect to all things Evergreen! The current app will no longer be available as of tomorrow, May 19. Download the new app today at https://evergreenpnw.churchcenter.com/setup Romans 12:1-2 NIV 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 NLT Point 1: The Goal Colossians 1:1, 9-10 NLT …
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App users: We are moving our app to Church Center - a much more seamless way for you to connect to all things Evergreen! The current app will no longer be available as of May 19, download the new app today at https://evergreenpnw.churchcenter.com/setup Luke 1:47-50 Colossians 1:9-14 Psalm 16:5-11 People of the WORD Colossians 1:9-10 Colossians 3:16…
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Mark 15:33-37 Three Things About Life & Death 1- Death is not the end. (Easter is the celebration that death does not win) 2- God has a purpose for our pain. 3- The way you see your life shapes your life. John 20:19-20 “The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you discover why.” – Mark Twain Mark 15:15, 21, 39,…
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Mark 12:13-44 Question 1: Pharisees — Taxes to Caesar Mark 12:13-15 Question 2: Sadducees — Divorce + Remarriage in the Resurrection Mark 12:23-24 Question 3: Teachers of religious law — The most important commandment Mark 12:28-31 Question 4: Jesus — Whose son is the Messiah Mark 12:35-37 Psalm 110 Mark 12:38-44 WHO Mark 10:21-22 Deuteronomy 24:19…
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Mark 3:33-35 Mark 3:7-11 Mark 3:20-22 Mark 3:31-35 Mark 10:28-31 Jesus’ family is NOT based on BLOOD… but it’s based on Blood John 3:3-4 John 8:31-35 1 John 1:7 Hebrews 10:19 Ephesians 1:7 Jesus’ family is not based on BEHAVIOR… but it’s based on… Mark 10:18-22 1 John 1:8-9 Ephesians 2:9-10 Philippians 3:5-9 Jesus’ family is not based on BELIEF… bu…
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Luke 4:18-19 Scene One: Jesus is the Son of Man Mark 2:5-11 Daniel 7:13-14 Mark 14:61-62 Scene 2: Jesus Sits with Sinners Mark 2:13-17 Scene 3: Jesus is a new SEASON Mark 2:18-22 2 Corinthians 5:17 Scene 4: Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath Mark 2:27-28 Scene 5: Jesus heals on the Sabbath Mark 3:1-6 -------- Order your copy of The Gospel of Mark to read…
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Mark 1:1-8 Jesus is the new creation. Mark 1:2-3 Jesus is the new deliverer. Mark 1:5-6 Jesus is new life in a new land. Mark 1:7-12 Jesus is new power. Mark 1:14-15 Gospel by Invitation Mark 1:16-20 Mark 8:34-37 Mark 10:28-31 Gospel by Authority Mark 1:22-24 Mark 1:27 Gospel by Power Mark 1:31 Deuteronomy 28:22 Mark 1:40-41 Leviticus 13:45-46…
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Joshua 1:1-9 Isaiah 43:18-19 2 Corinthians 5:17 Joshua 1:6 1. Be strong and courageous… BE A LEADER Exodus 32:7-10 Exodus 32:21-25 Judges 2:6-10 Joshua 1:7-8 2. Be strong and courageous… OBEY GOD’S WORD Joshua 1:9 3. Be strong and courageous… DON’T LET FEAR AND DISCOURAGEMENT STOP YOU Isaiah 43:1-3 Romans 15:4 Galatians 5:1 John 10:10…
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Hebrews 6:13-20 1. HOPE IS AN ANCHOR FOR OUR SOULS Hebrews 6:19 Psalm 62:5-6 2. HOPE GIVES US ACCESS Hebrews 6:19 Hebrews 10:19-20 Hebrews 7:19 3. HOPE GIVES US AN ADVOCATE Hebrews 6:20 (NLT) 20 Jesus has already gone in there for us. He has become our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:20 (ESV) 20 where Jesus has gone as a …
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Luke 2:8-12 Psalm 105:43 Isaiah 51:11 Joy comes from God Psalm 4:7-8 Psalm 16:11 (ESV) Luke 2:10 (ESV) Philippians 4:4 Philippians 1:12-14, 18 Nehemiah 8:10 Joy is renewed and sustained by the Holy Spirit Romans 14:17 Romans 15:13 Galatians 5:22 Luke 10:21 Philippians 1:4-6 Joy shines in trials 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Philippians 2:17-18 Colossians 1:2…
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2 Timothy 4:1-8 Context • The drink offering was the final part of the sacrifice (Numbers 15:3-10). • Paul was near the end of his life and this was his final letter. Hebrews 12:1-2 Big Idea: Hold nothing back; pursue and proclaim Christ! 1. Proclaim the Gospel 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2. Fulfill Your Ministry “What the heart most wants the mind finds rea…
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Discipleship is a long obedience in the same direction. Big Idea: In a world filled with deception and division, God’s Word equips us to live with discernment, integrity, and perseverance in our walk. 2 Timothy 3:10-17 1. Stay Grounded in Godly Example Hebrews 13:7 We are not meant to be the end-users of the gospel but links in a chain of disciples…
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1 Timothy 6:11-21 Big Idea: The Fight is Real and the Cost is Worth it 1. Battle Tested - Eternally Worth it “Fight the good fight” literally means “agonize the good agony” 2 Timothy 4:7 Romans 8:18 "I would rather be in this wheelchair knowing Jesus than on my feet without him." Joni Eareckson Tada 2. God can be Trusted - Riches can not 1 Timothy …
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1 Timothy 4:1-5 1 Timothy 4:7-16 Big Idea: In order to live into the example of Christ, we need to train. The Discipline to Avoid Proverbs 19:2 Proverbs 3:5-6 The Discipline to Adhere 1 Timothy 4:8 James 1:22 “True prayer should pour out the whole soul and every inward feeling before him.” - John Calvin The Discipline to Follow Through John 13:15 P…
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Big Idea: God calls for leaders who exemplify godly character, manage their households well, and demonstrate faithful service. 1 Timothy 3:1-13 1 Timothy 2:12 2 Peter 3:16 1. Godly Character is the Foundation of Leadership “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. Maxwell James 3:1 "A true and safe leader is li…
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1 Timothy 1:3-11 Big Idea: Your perception of truth determines your reaction to it. 1. What is it? 1 John 1:6 2. What do we do? 2 Timothy 2:14-16 3. Why do we do it? 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Titus 3:4-7 RESPONSE • Be sober minded. - 1 Peter 5:8 • Live in the truth. - John 8:32 - Galatians 5:22-23 • Prepare yourself for the good work - 2 Timothy 2:20-21 DI…
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Nehemiah 13:6-9 Nehemiah 13:15-22 Context - The thirty-second year of Artaxerxes would have been around 433 BC and this is when Nehemiah returned to Persia and was there for some time before he requested he visit Jerusalem. His return visit was around 430 or 429 BC, and he tells us what he found in Jerusalem (vv 6-7). - Tobiah and Eliashib were som…
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Nehemiah 12:27-30 Big Idea: We find freedom from conformity through our surrender to transformation. 1. The Humility To Remember Where We Come From 2 Chronicles 36:15-19 Nehemiah 13:17-18 2. The Humility To Be Honest With Where We Are Currently At 3. The Humility To Accept What We Are Called To 1 John 2: 6 Philippians 2:5-8 Response: • Remember whe…
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Nehemiah 6:15 Nehemiah 8 Big Idea: Pursuing and Celebrating the Right Thing Brings Fulfillment. Spiritual Renewal - Hunger for God is greater than our hunger for the things of the world 1. Temporarily Satisfied - Spiritually Lacking It doesn’t matter how well rounded you are, If it’s at the expense of being well grounded Mark 8:36 2. Attentiveness …
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Nehemiah 5:1-19 Big Idea: Generosity is an outward expression of our love for God and others. Context - Hunger - Famine - Taxes - Slavery - Lending money with interest under these conditions was wrong Exodus 22:25-27 Deuteronomy 23:19-20 1. Generosity should be a mark of His people Credit Card Debt (per person) by generation: Generation Z $3,262 Mi…
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Nehemiah 4:15-23 Big Idea: Spiritual warfare is prevalent, but we’ve been equipped to prevail. 1. Be all in Nehemiah 4:23 Romans 8:12-14 "The devil is a better theologian than any of us and is a devil still." A.W. Tozer Ephesians 6:10-12 2. Armor up James 4:7 3. Work with your weapons Nehemiah 4:17 RESPONSE • Kill the flesh • Speak the Name • Lean …
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John 3:1-15 Big Idea: How do you SATISFY the curiosity of your soul? 1. New Birth John 3:3 2. New Spirit John 3:5-8 3. New Life John 3:12-15 John 7:50-52 John 19:38-39 DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY ► Connection questions: 1. What are you thankful for? 2. What is a challenge you are facing? 3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement? ► Have at le…
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Nehemiah 3:1-5 Big Idea: The restorative work of God in our lives begins with acknowledging we are broken. 1. Fortify the Gates “He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk” - John C. Maxwell The devil is on the hunt for the weakest part of your wall 1 Peter 5:8-9 "Confession is not a weakness. It shows the power of grace in…
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Nehemiah 2:1-20 Big Idea: Have the courage to believe what only God can do. 1. The Courage to Ask “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt Ezra 4:19-21 Nehemiah 1:11 2. The Courage to Be Honest With Reality “This is the lesson: never give in, never give …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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