Evergreen Beaverton: Sermons and Lessons

Evergreen PCA, Beaverton Oregon
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A ministry of Evergreen Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Beaverton, Oregon.

  1. 1d ago

    Presumptive Religion

    Proposition: Ritual without repentance is presumption. True repentance is a gift from God, born of faith. 1: Right Question, Wrong Answer: A Failure to Repent (vv.1-3) 2: False Confidence: Presumptive Religion Resembles Paganism (vv.3-9) 3: God's Answer: The Love of Defeat (vv.10-11)

    29 min

  2. May 24

    Forgotten, but not Forsaken

    I. Providential Imprisonment (v. 1-4) God sovereignly orchestrates the circumstances of our lives. The imprisonment of Pharaoh’s officials was not a mistake, but a divine appointment placing them directly in Joseph’s care. II. Sovereign Revelation (v. 5-19) When the troubled officials dream, Joseph points them away from human wisdom and boldly declares that interpretations belong to God. He faithfully delivers both the good news and the bad. III. The Forgotten Faithful (v. 20-23) Human loyalty is conditional and quick to forget, but God’s steadfast love never wavers. Joseph was forgotten by man for two more years, but he was never forsaken by God. Christ-Centered Conclusion: Joseph only asked for a release, but God was arranging a throne. In the same way, Jesus was falsely imprisoned between two criminals—not because God had abandoned Him, but because He was arranging an eternal throne and salvation for His people. No pain in the pit is ever wasted.

    31 min

  3. May 24

    All Things, Part 2: What Do “All Things” Do?

    Main Point: God orders the circumstances in which his people live such that all things cooperate in bringing about the good purposes of delivering his people and creation from the effects of sin. Outline: 1. God’s Goal: Our Good 2. God’s Means: Gifts and Groaning

    42 min

  4. May 17

    Book Introduction: A Heart Aflame for God

    Pastor Parker introduces A Heart Aflame for God, a book the church is distributing to every family as part of Evergreen's strategic vision for mature discipleship in 2026. He walks through the book's core themes, which include a distinctively Reformed approach to spiritual formation, the "Reformation Triangle" of Scripture, meditation, and prayer, self-examination, the natural world, and Christian friendship. Pastor Parker explains why each of the practices matter for growing as a follower of Christ. A companion study guide is available at evergreenpca.com/heartaflame for individual or group use.

    51 min

  5. May 17

    All Things, Part 1: Does God Control “All Things”?

    Main Point: Scripture teaches that God is sovereign over “all things,” and there is nothing that ever happens which is beyond God’s Fatherly control. Outline: 1. Sovereign Over the World Around Us Is. 45:5-7; Job 37:11-12 2. Sovereign Over the Wills Around us Genesis 50:20; Ezra 1:1; 2 Sam. 16:10; Acts 4:27-28; Prov. 21:1 3. Sovereign Over the Works Around us Health Events Psalm 54:4; Deut. 32:39; Ps. 31:15; Job 14:5 Financial Events 1 Sam. 2:7; Deut. 8:18 “Chance” Events 1 Kings 22:34; Ruth 2:3

    48 min

  6. May 10

    The Spirit Intercedes

    Main Point: Though our specific requests are often flawed by ignorance, we can pray with confidence because the Spirit perfects our prayers to align with God's will. Outline: 1. Our Weakness Before the Father a. We are bad judges of what would help us b. We know the general, but not the particulars   2. His Spirit’s Intercession a. He Initiates b. He instructs   3. The Perfect Answer According to God’s Will a. We pray for harmful things (God gives us better) b. We pray for untimely things (God’s timing is perfect)

    41 min

  7. May 3

    Our Eternal Shelter

    Main Proposition: Because God is our eternal shelter, we number our days with humility, hope, and purpose. I. Live Humbly Before the Lord (v. 12) II. Live Hopefully in His Covenant Promises (vv. 13–15) III. Live Purposefully in His Power (vv. 16–17)

    29 min

  8. Apr 26

    No Shelter of Your Own

    I. Our Eternal Foundation (Psalm 90:1-2) The God of All Generations: God has been a "dwelling place" for His people from the beginning. The Creator’s Stability: Unlike the world, God is not shaped by the elements; He is the shaper of them. He exists "from everlasting to everlasting," which is a stark contrast to our limited perspective. II. Our Mortal Reality: The Curse (Psalm 90:3-6) From Dust to Dust: While God is everlasting, man is returning to the ground. The Perspective of Time: A thousand years is but a "watch in the night" to God. Our mortal lives are monumental to us, but a drop in the bucket of eternity. The Withered Grass: Human life is like grass that flourishes in the morning dew but is sapped of life by the evening heat. III. The Righteous Judge (Psalm 90:7-11) Mortality as Judgment: Death and frailty are presented as universal reminders of the seriousness of sin. The Exposure of Secret Sin: God sets our iniquities in the light of His presence; nothing is hidden from the Judge. The "Sigh" of Life: Even a long life (70 or 80 years) is characterized by "toil and trouble." Our best days often end in a weary sigh. The Right Response: Who truly considers the power of God's wrath and maintains a healthy fear of Him? (v.11) IV. The Gospel Connection: From Wrath to Refuge The Incarnate Adam: Jesus Christ (the eternal Word) became "dust" (flesh) to dwell among us. The Great Exchange: Jesus stood under the wrath of verse 11 so that we could dwell in the shelter of verse 1. The Present Hope: We cannot build our own "shacks" of self-reliance; Christ is our only refuge and strength in a fallen world.

    28 min
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