Nite Ev Sermons

The Bible makes the incredible claim that we can have hope no matter what. Dan Ford takes us through 1 Peter 1 to find out what this hope is, what it's founded upon, and how you can have it.

Who goes to heaven? Those who are good, or who aren't super-bad... This popular thinking is dangerously wrong! Andrew Heard speaks from Jesus' story of the Pharisee and Tax Collector where we see our real hope for heaven is in Jesus.

Does your life really matter? From preschool up, we're told "of course it does!" But this approach doesn't work - it is selfish and empty, and not built on anything solid enough to support the weight of a whole life. Andrew Hayes looks at Hebrews 9:27-28 to rebuild a foundation that is far stronger. Your life really matters because of God, his judgment, and Jesus.

The Bible claims there is a God and he really cares for you. Andrew Heard shares the incredible news that God has pursued us and welcomes all those who return to him - He is the good Father.

The heavens sing a new song because salvation has come to us in Jesus. Andrew Heard delves into Revelation to help us understand the implications of Jesus death for us.

What is the purpose of your life? Dave Jensen helps us understand this by looking at the purpose of the life of Jesus... That he came to rescue us. "Praise be to the Lord, the god of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them" Luke 1:68

Jono McKeown reminds us that we are headed for a new creation with new resurrection bodies to be with the Lord.

To be sanctified is the great purpose of our salvation, that we might continue to be changed to be more like Jesus. Andrew Heard challenges us to contend for God and his work to be central to our lives.

The greatest privilege of the Christian faith - adoption: A new identity, a new relationship, a new way of living, a new future.

How can a righteous God declare us, unrighteous sinners, righteous? What does that even mean? As we dig into the glorious truth of justification by faith, we see that it is what the Bible really says, how it can be, and what it means for you and me.

To see the slides click -> https://evchurch.info/20231119-slides How does the resurrection contribute to our salvation? It is much more than just proof that vindicates Jesus' claims. It is how Jesus takes his seat on the throne, as the promised Messiah, and so it qualifies him to send the Spirit. Andrew Hayes takes us through these truths and shows how they grow our confidence.

How can we gain access to a holy God? Andrew Heard shares how only Jesus' death can atone for our sin and bring us back to him.

What is the purpose of life? Why do we even exist? Andrew Heard speaks on the profound blessing we have in Jesus, that God has loved us so much to have revealed the mystery of life to us.

Jono McKeown speaks on the hope of the gospel going out - The word and the Spirit of God.

What does it mean to be saved by grace? What are we saved to, and what does grace even mean? Andrew Hayes compares two views of grace that sound similar, but lead to different saviours. Only one saviour can really save - as we see from Ephesians 2:1-10. evchurch.info/20231022-slides

What would Jesus think of our church? What does he look for in a church? Revelation 2-3 give us letters from Jesus to seven of his churches, with powerful challenges and deep encouragement. To those who hold fast to his word, no matter the cost, he promises vindication, security, honor, and the reward of his presence forever.

The Genesis account of the Tower of Babel shows us the significance of our spiritual connection with God. Dave Jensen highlights from this passage the negative consequences of pride and how this destroys our relationship with God.

Through to the end of Genesis we are reminded that God is in control of all things, for our good, the "saving of many lives". Andrew Heard helps us understand the all-powerful sovereign God is not a puppet master but purposeful.

What will it mean to have the Lord with you? Jez Reynolds explores how Joseph's temptation and time in the pit shapes our expectations for life with the Lord.