December 19th, 2021 - Christmas: "Remember the Shepherds"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. The Sunday before Christmas Evergreen traditionally allows individuals and families to perform songs and other acts, followed by a briefer than usual message from Pastor Steve Rief. This year's sermon focuses on the way God can- and does- use those the world looks down upon to show His love and accomplish His will. 

December 12th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 4, Pt. III: "This is Worship"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief continues his study of Revelation chapter 4, reverently unfolding the powerful testament to God's holiness found in this chapter. 

December 5th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 4, Pt. II: "Confidence through Continuity"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief continues his study of Revelation chapter 4, studying the amazing scene described, and its incredible significance for us. 

November 21st, 2021 - Thanksgiving: "Great is Thy Faithfulness"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief takes us through a study on the faithfulness of God, and reflects on what our response should be. 

November 14th, 2021 - Revelation Letters to the Churches Final: "This isn't a Game"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief wraps up his study of the Letters to the Churches by reviewing the key points and what they mean for us as the Church today.

November 8th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 3, Pt VI: "Do You Need Jesus?"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 3, and revealing the incredibly important answer to the question "Do you need Jesus?"

October 31st, 2021 - The Lord's Supper: "What Do We Deserve?"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This Sunday, as we celebrate the Lord's Supper, Pastor Steve Rief takes a break from Revelation, instead exploring the awesome reality of what we do, and do not, deserve. 

October 24th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 3 Pt V: "Dismantling the Myth of Lukewarm Christianity"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 3, and exploring the important truth that lukewarm Christianity is not a viable option before God.

October 17th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 3, Pt. IV: "Keepers of the Word"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 3 and recounting the amazing promises made to those who keep God's Word.  

October 10th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 3, Pt. III: "Small People with a Big God"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 3, and encouraging each one of us to "be a big-Godder". 

October 3rd, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 3, Pt II: "What Does God See when He Looks at You?"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 3, emphasizing an amazing reality for those who belong to Christ.

September 26th, 2021 - Guest Speaker Marco Bento: "To Whom do You Look?"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features guest speaker Marco Bento studying Psalm 121, and encouraging us to remain focused on God for our guidance and protection. 

September 19th, 2021 - Guest Speaker Barry Stevens: "Understanding Faith"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features guest speaker Barry Stevens teaching on what defines faith and true salvation. 

September 12th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 3, Pt I: "Alive and Yet Dead"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief beginning his study of Revelation chapter 3, and imploring us to ask Christ to rekindle our spiritual life.

September 5th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt. VIII: "Hold On"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 2, and imploring believers to hold on, no matter what, until Christ comes. 

August 29th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt. VII: "Zero Tolerance for Weeds"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 2, looking at the letter to the Church at Thyatira, and the timeless lesson on tolerance. 

August 22nd, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt. VI: "To the One Who Overcomes..."

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 2, and exploring what is in store for the one who overcomes.

August 15th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt. V: "Are There Holes in Your Spiritual Screen Door?"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 2, discussing the letter to the church at Pergamum, and its firm, but vital, message for us today.

August 8th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt. IV: "Be Fearless. Be Faithful. Be Smyrna."

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 2, encouraging us to emulate the Church of Smyrna's willingness to suffer for Christ. 

August 1st, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt III: "Remember the Nicolaitans"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief continues his study of Revelation chapter 2, and implores us to remember the Nicolaitans and overcome in Christ. 

July 18th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt II: "Do the Things You Did at First"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief continues his study of Revelation chapter 2, emphasizing the vital importance of maintaining our relationship with Christ.

July 11th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 2, Pt I: "He Who has an Ear Let Him Hear"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief begins his study of Revelation chapter 2, and encourages the body to reflect on two vitally important questions.

July 4th, 2021 - Patriot Correlations and Spiritual Freedom

Since today marks the anniversary of the founding of this country, Pastor Steve takes a look at some correlations between the virtues of a patriot and those of a follower of Christ. He also reminds us that although we celebrate political freedom on the Fourth of July, we celebrate spiritual freedom every day. 

June 26th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 1, Pt V: "Do Not Fear"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief finishing his study of Revelation chapter 1, emphasizing the multiple reasons there is no need to fear for those who are in Christ.

June 6th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 1 Pt IV: "This is the Real Jesus"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 1, and exploring the incredible qualities of Christ that this chapter reveals. 

May 30th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 1, Pt III: "Authority of Christ"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. In this podcast Pastor Steve Rief returns to his study of Revelation, chapter 1, encouraging us to recognize the awesome and unchanging authority of Jesus Christ.

May 23rd, 2021: A Reflection on Suffering

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. In this podcast, Pastor Steve Rief takes a hiatus from his study of Revelation to reflect on how the life of a member of the congregation taught us about suffering.

May 9th, 2021 - Mother's Day

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief speaking on Mother's Day, reflecting on how God instructs us to support the mothers around us. 

May 2nd, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 1, Pt II: "Which Side of Victory are You on?

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Revelation chapter 1, settling on a question of eternal importance. 

April 25th, 2021 - Revelation Chapter 1, Pt I: "The Power and Authority of Christ"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief beginning his study of Revelation chapter 1, and looking at the unrivaled power and authority of Jesus Christ.

April 18th, 2021 - The Lord's Supper: "It is Finished"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief leading the congregation in the Lord's Supper, and speaking about the wonder and finality of God's saving grace.

April 11th, 2021 - Introduction to Revelation: "The Urgent Call of Jesus Christ"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief introducing Revelation, the book he will be leading the congregation through in the coming months. 

April 4th, 2021 - Easter Sunday: "A Living Hope"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief speaking on Easter Sunday, highlighting the life-changing difference between "hope it happens" and "a hope that happens". 

March 28th, 2021 - Palm Sunday: "This is Our Jesus"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief speaking about the meaning behind Palm Sunday, and the wonderful truth that Jesus is a Savior unlike any of our expectations. 

March 21st, 2021 - Why Offer the World a Ziptie?

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief encouraging us to get back to the truth of the Gospel; it does not need changing, diluting or substituting; it is the perfect and permanent remedy. 

March 14th, 2021 - God of the New

 The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief reflecting on how God is constantly working and creating newness, even in the midst of tragedy, uncertainty or apparent chaos. 

March 7th, 2021 - The Life of St. Patrick

 After a brief hiatus due to inclement weather and related power outages, the Evergreen Podcast is back. This Sunday guest speakers Josh Rief, and his younger sister Jewelissa Rief, discuss the life of St. Patrick and his remarkable ministry that originally led to the holiday we are familiar with today. 

February 7th, 2021 - Psalm 27 Pt XIV: "God's Goodness"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Psalm 27, focusing this Sunday on verse 13, and redefining our concept of God's 'goodness'. 

January 31st, 2020 - Psalm 27 Pt XIII: "Anemic Christianity"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Psalm 27, focusing this Sunday on vs 12 and exploring the danger of having 'anemic Christianity'.

January 24th, 2020 - Psalm 27 Pt XII: "Teach Me Your Way, Lord"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Psalm 27, focusing this Sunday on vs 11 and encouraging us to ask ourselves, "Do I approach God with a teachable and submissive spirit?"

January 17th, 2020 - Psalm 27 Pt XI: "We Are Never Alone"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Psalm 27, focusing this Sunday on vs 10 and the assurances we have that, no matter what, we are never alone.

January 10th, 2020 - Psalm 27 Pt X: "We Need His Help"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Psalm 27, focusing again on vs 9 and the indisputable truth that we need God's help, continually and in all situations. 

January 3rd, 2020 - Psalm 27 Pt IX: "He Will Not Turn His Back on You"

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Psalm 27, focusing this Sunday on vs 9 and the importance of understanding that no matter how the world may treat us, or how many times we may fail, God will not reject or abandon us.

December 27th, 2020 - Psalm 27 Pt VIII: "Seek His Face"

 The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief continuing his study of Psalm 27, focusing this Sunday on vs 8 and what it means to seek God's face.

December 20th, 2020 - Christmas: "What Kind of Gift would God Give?"

 The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast features Pastor Steve Rief speaking on the Sunday before Christmas, about what defines a "perfect" gift, and what kind of gift God would give to us.