Evergreen Christian Community podcast

#Religion #Big Ideas #Jim Ladd

30:55

A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

Evergreen Christian Community

Feed

Thanks for checking us out! We are a church based out of Olympia, WA in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We sincerely hope these messages help you along on your spiritual journey.

668 episodes

Evergreen Christian Community

updated 17 days ago

Feed

Thanks for checking us out! We are a church based out of Olympia, WA in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We sincerely hope these messages help you along on your spiritual journey.

668 episodes

#Religion #Big Ideas #Jim Ladd

All episodes

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Our Identity: Joyful Exiles 37:52

17 days ago37:52

37:52

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: 1. We are PILGRIMS 2. We are DIFFERENT but ENGAGED The Test To Know How You’re Doing (vs. 11-12) 1. Are you winning over your SINFUL DESIRES? 2. Are you living a GOOD LIFE? 3. Are you misunderstood and OFFENSIVE? 4. Are you irresistibly ATTRACTIVE? What is a good life? SUBMISSIVE to authority Living in FREEDOM RESPECTING everyone Skilled at experiencing UNJUST SUFFERING How Do I Get The Power To Do This? 1. Know WHO I am: 2. Know the power of WHOSE I am. Exodus 24…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Mind Renewal 43:28

17 days ago43:28

43:28

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 Point 2: The Filling 2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ESV 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV Titus 3:5 NIV Ephesians 5:18-20 NLT Point 3: The Practice Philippians 4:8–9 NLT 2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT (From The Message) “Our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like him.”…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
ECC's Next Chapter

17 days ago

—

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Andy Raatz 34:33

17 days ago34:33

34:33

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Jesus is Supreme - Week 2 34:30

25 days ago34:30

34:30

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 Job 23:12 Psalm 40:8 Psalm 119:105 Jeremiah 15:16 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 John 17:17 People of the Spirit (Strength) Colossians 1:11a Luke 24:49 Acts 1:8 Ephesians 1:19-20 Romans 15:19 People of Gratitude (Thanksgiving) Colossians 1:11-14…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Jesus is Supreme - Week 1 42:27

5 weeks ago42:27

42:27

Colossians 1:1-8 FAITH, HOPE, LOVE Colossians 1:3-5 1 Corinthians 13:13 1 Thessalonians 1:3 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Job 13:15 COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Colossians 1:6 HOLY SPIRIT LOVE Colossians 1:7-8 Romans 5:1-5 1 John 4:19

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 14 39:56

7 weeks ago39:56

39:56

Mark 16 DECLARATION Mark 16:6 John 11:25 Romans 8:11 WAS – ISN’T – IS WAS Galatians 2:20 2 Corinthians 5:17 Colossians 3:3-4 ISN’T Mark 16:3-5 Romans 6:3-5 Romans 8:38-39 IS – Forever Mark 16:7 Mark 14:27-29 Mark 14:72 Mark 14:28-29

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 13 40:03

8 weeks ago40:03

40:03

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, 43a…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 12 40:24

9 weeks ago40:24

40:24

They didn’t recognize WHO JESUS WAS Mark 14:60-64 Ecclesiastes 3:11 They didn’t understand WHAT HE WAS DOING Mark 14:57-58 Mark 14:29-31 Mark 14:46-50 Mark 14:71-72 Mark 8:35 They didn’t VALUE HIS PRESENCE Mark 14:1-9 Mark 14:34, 37-41

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 11 45:52

10 weeks ago45:52

45:52

Mark 13:32-37 1. PURPOSE Mark 13:1-2, 5-8 1 John 4:1 2 Timothy 1:6-7 2. PERSEVERANCE Mark 13:9-13 James 1:2-3 [NIV] 1 Peter 3:15 Matthew 5:3-12 [NIV] 3. PROMISE Mark 13:24-37 Micah 6:8b [NIV] Romans 13:11 Ephesians 5:15-17

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 10 41:25

11 weeks ago41:25

41:25

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 24:19-21 Exodus 22:22-24 Psalm 68:5 HOW Mark 12:41 NLT 41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Mark 12:41 NASB 41 And Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large amounts. Mark 12:41 NKJV 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. Mark 12:41 CSB 41 Sitting across from the temple treasury, he watched how the crowd dropped money into the treasury. Many rich people were putting in large sums. 1 Samuel 16:7 Genesis 4:4-5 Hebrews 11:4,6 Romans 4:16 WHAT Mark 12:43-44…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 9 42:30

12 weeks ago42:30

42:30

Change The World, Part 9 March 16, 2025 | Luke Cunningham Mark 11:8-11 SCENE 1: THE KING Mark 11:7-14 Jeremiah 8:13 Mark 11:20-21 SCENE 2: THE CASTLE Mark 11:15-19 Mark 13:1-2 John 2:19 SCENE 3: AUTHORITY Mark 11:27-28 Mark 12:1-12

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 8 52:27

13 weeks ago52:27

52:27

Mark 10:47-52 SCENE 1: BLINDNESS OF THE PHARISEES Mark 10:1-9 SCENE 2: BLINDNESS OF THE DISCIPLES Mark 9:37 Mark 10:13-16 SCENE 3: BLINDNESS OF THE RICH MAN Mark 10:17, 21-27 SCENE 4: BLINDNESS OF THE DISCIPLES… AGAIN Mark 10:32, 35-38, 41-45 SCENE 5: BLINDNESS OF EVERYONE BUT BLIND MAN Mark 10:47-48, 52 John 9:35-41…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 7 43:09

14 weeks ago43:09

43:09

Change The World, Part 7 March 2, 2025 | Luke Cunningham Mark 9:30-39 Challenge #1: Be a servant Mark 9:34-35 Challenge #2: Welcome EVERYONE in Jesus' name Mark 9:36-37 James 2:1-9 Challenge #3: Be a cheerleader Mark 9:38-41 TEACHING Mark 9:42-50

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 6 36:29

15 weeks ago36:29

36:29

Mark 9:34-36 Mark 8:16-21, 31-36 DENY - I no longer do whatever I want to do Mark 9:43-48 Luke 14:33 Colossians 3:5 Galatians 5:24-25 DIE - Who we are Matthew 10:38 Matthew 16:24 Luke 9:23 Luke 14:26-27 Philippians 3:7-11 Galatians 2:20 Galatians 6:14 DECIDE - Who we become Joshua 24:15 Revelation 3:15-16…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 5 47:24

16 weeks ago47:24

47:24

Mark 8:17-21 1. Jesus Establishes Provision Mark 6:30-34 2 Kings 4:42–44 Mark 6:39-52 2. Jesus Provides Healing Mark 7:5-9 James 1:5 Revelation 3:15-16 Matthew 15:23 Mark 7:27-28 Romans 1:16 3. Jesus Provides Understanding Mark 8:1-10 Mark 8:14-19 Matthew 6:25

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 4 43:53

17 weeks ago43:53

43:53

Mark 9:38-40 Matthew 12:30 Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:38-41 Daniel 7:2-3 Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Man Mark 5:1-7 Mark 5:15 Mark 5:18-19 Jairus and Woman with Issue of Blood Mark 5:27-34 OUTSIDERS Mark 6:4-6 Mark 6:11 Mark 6:18-20 Mark 6:25-26

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 3 39:46

18 weeks ago39:46

39:46

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… but it’s based on… Mark 3:35 Matthew 7:21 Mark 1:23-24 Mark 1:34 Mark 3:11 James 2:19 John 1:12…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Part 2 53:46

19 weeks ago53:46

53:46

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 along and take notes during this sermon season! Pick up in the lobby on Sundays or at Reception during office hours. https://evergreenmill.square.site/product/the-gospel-of-mark-alabaster-co/363?cs=true&cst=custom --------…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World 1 - A New Era 53:18

20 weeks ago53:18

53:18

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…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Change the World Intro - From Failure to Future 56:42

21 weeks ago56:42

56:42

Acts 12:1-5 Acts 12:12 Acts 12:25 Acts 13:5 Acts 13:13 Acts 15:36-40 Mark Didn’t allow failure to define his faith Colossians 4:10-11 Philemon 23-24 2 Timothy 4:11 Mark didn’t allow failure to stop his journeying 1 Peter 5:13 Mark didn’t allow failure to stop his future Mark 1:1-2 Mark 16:15 Mark 16:19-20…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Be Strong And Courageous 46:59

22 weeks ago46:59

46:59

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…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Go Big Don't Go Home (More Than These) 42:40

23 weeks ago42:40

42:40

John 21:1-19 1. “I’m going fishing.” (v3) Philippians 3:13-14 2. “Do you love me more than these?” (v15) Matthew 22:37-40 3. “Follow me.” (v19)

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Advent 5 - Hope 44:46

23 weeks ago44:46

44:46

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 forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Advent 4 - Peace 50:34

24 weeks ago50:34

50:34

Revelation 12:1-18 1. The WAR on peace has been WON - PEACE IS COMING Isaiah 9:6-7 2. The PERSON of peace has COME - PEACE HAS COME Luke 2:11-14 3. The GIFT of peace has been GIVEN – PEACE LEFT BEHIND John 14:25-29

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Advent 3 - Joy 48:57

26 weeks ago48:57

48:57

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 1:24 Romans 5:3-4 Hebrews 12:1-3 2 Corinthians 6:10…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Advent 2 - Love 50:56

26 weeks ago50:56

50:56

1 John 4:7-11 THE SOURCE OF LOVE - We Receive 1 John 4:7-8 1 John 4:16 THE PURPOSE OF LOVE - We Become 1 John 4:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:15 THE MISSION OF LOVE - We Give. 1 John 4:11 1 John 2:10 1 John 3:11 1 John 3:16 1 John 3:18 1 John 3:23 1 John 4:21 Luke 7:47

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Advent 1 - Intro to Advent 54:41

27 weeks ago54:41

54:41

Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 7:5-9 Isaiah 7:13-14 Isaiah 8:5-8 Isaiah 8:20-22 Isaiah 9:1-6 1. DARKNESS TO LIGHT Isaiah 9:1-2 Isaiah 42:16 Isaiah 60:1 John 1:5 John 8:12 2. REJECTION TO REJOICING Isaiah 9:3 Isaiah 7:20-23 Isaiah 53:4-6 3. SLAVE TO FREE Isaiah 9:4-5 Isaiah 61:1 Luke 4:16-18 Isaiah 9:6

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Foundations 6 - Hold Nothing Back 39:30

28 weeks ago39:30

39:30

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 reasonable, the emotions find valuable, and the will finds doable.” - Timothy Keller 3. Don’t hold anything back Ephesians 3:14-19 RESPONSE • Keep your eyes on Jesus • Be bold in talking to others about Jesus • Get ready for the adventure 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 least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words ► Individual answers to five questions: 1. What stands out to you? 2. What does this passage tell us about people? 3. What does this passage tell us about God? 4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement) 5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)…

Evergreen Christian Community

1
Foundations 5 - Every Step Counts: Walking with Purpose in a World of Pain 37:24

29 weeks ago37:24