Reach Sermons

Jesus’ life was defined by complete reliance and obedience to the Father. His submission to the Lord did not undermine His earthly parents, but instead He honored them and subjected Himself to their authority until the time was right. This passage shows a willful submission to Mary and Joseph because Jesus understood that God had given Him parents for a reason. Our challenge today is to learn to be like Christ as we submit to the authorities our Father has placed over us.

On June 9th, 2020 Pastor Philip Jackson lost his younger brother Stephen to a long battle with alcoholism. Stephen's story is more common than most people of faith will acknowledge publicly. The realities of addiction do not discriminate and they have a profound effect on everyone. This message contains the lessons Philip learned through his 15 year journey with his brother. It is intended to be an encouragement both to those who are struggling with addiction and those who love them. We hope that this is encouraging to you. There is always hope, and that hope is rooted in Jesus!

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 featuring a stand alone message by guest speaker Taylor Gabbert entitled, "Even If" from Daniel 3.

The final message from James circles back to where he started in chapter 1. We must always be vigilant to not be double minded. He challenges those who have made comfortable living their god and directs the saints to focus on waiting expectantly with an eternal mindset. He challenges them to remember that God is the one who directs our lives and we have no authority to make promises. He finishes by encouraging them to bring their brokenness to the throne and earnestly seek the best for everyone. A transforming life is defined by what we focus on. Are we driven by padding our surroundings to avoid trials, or are we embracing the opportunity to transform with the people around us?

Your theology is the most basic thing about you. How you see God will determine how you see the rest of the world. He will not allow us to live arrogant, selfish lives with His divine power. A selfish life is a life with no supernatural presence. God actively works against the proud because they breed destruction in His creation. But He gives grace to those who acknowledge their pride and humble themselves by submitting to His will. A transformed life is one that embraces a lifestyle of humility. As it grows, supernatural power is free to flow through the humble life and glorify the Father. As we experience God’s work through us, He allows us to share in His glory. But to live a double minded life, is to live in sin and against God’s kingdom.

The words we use matter. We live in a generation that is intimidated by silence. There is always a new video to watch, post to like, or game to play. The heart of a transformed life understands that the things coming out of our mouth will either bring life or death. Even more so for those who are given influence in God’s kingdom. How they use that influence will come with increased accountability. James teaches us in this chapter the simple truth of Proverbs 18:21, that the words we speak can bring death or life. As such, we should be very careful how we use our mouths. But even more than that, they are a reflection of the heart. The evidence of a transformed life is that it is grieved by words that cut, and encouraged by words that build up.

A transformed life sees people with compassion. But our world always focuses on the opposite of what God sees. The foundation of the kingdom of God is built on lives that have total trust in Christ. Just like Jesus, we are called to lay ourselves down in total commitment to God’s will. This chapter focuses on the need for action behind our faith. It is normal for human beings to favor what the world values because we are insecure. We will always have a tendency to lean toward what is comfortable. James points out that it is sinful to play favorites with people because we don’t want to be uncomfortable. We want easy, safe relationships that don’t demand any faith. But we are called to be obedient, not comfortable. Chasing Jesus is not just an academic pursuit!

Everything good comes from God. Separate from Him, there is only destruction. Just like a fish out of water, when we separate ourselves from God and try to call our own shots, we immediately begin to die. For the children of God, the constant draw we feel because of sin becomes a tool God uses to transform us. As we sacrifice ourselves and turn control back over to Him, we begin to see that even the fallen nature of our world drives us toward Him. Every challenge we face is because of sin’s effect on the world. But, as we apply God’s word to our lives, we are transformed, and we begin to receive a “crown of life,” the supernatural mark of divine influence that God has promised to those who love Him.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled 'Transformations in the Wilderness - Tests & Trials' from Matthew 4:1-11.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled "Transformations in the Wilderness - Prophets and Promises" from Mark 1:1-11

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Transformations In The Wilderness - Elijah and God's Provision” from first 1 Kings 17.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Transformations in the Wilderness - Moses & The Burning Bush” from Exodus 3-4.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Who is God? - How the Holy Spirit Transforms us” from John 16:1-15

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled "Who is God? How The Father Transform us" from Romans 5:6-11

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 featuring a stand alone topical message by Taylor Gabbert, entitled “Dear God?” about the subject of prayer.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Who is God? - How the Son Transforms us” from Romans 5:1-5

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Biblical Sex: Unity in Purpose and Submission” from Ephesians 5:15-33.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Biblical Sex: The Identity of Femininity” from Gen 2:15-25.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Biblical Sex: The Identity of Masculinity” from John 10:1-18.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled "Four Responses to the consequences of Sin” from John 11:1-44

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, January 21, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled God’s Limitless Power to Change Us” from Romans 8:31-39.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “How God Sees us In our Brokenness” from Psalm 23.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “The Year of Transformation”  from Romans 11:33-12:2.

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, October 22nd 2019 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Saul Despises David” from 1 Samuel 18

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “The Rise of David” from 1 Samuel 16-17

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 by Aj Gonzalez Pastor to Students at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Real Obedience”  from 1 Samuel 15

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Israel rejects God as Their King” from First Samuel 8-10

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, September third, 2019 by Aj Gonzalez Pastor to Students at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled, “Remember” from 1 Samuel 7

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “God Fights for Himself” from 1 Samuel 5 & 6

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled "God is not a lucky charm" from 1 Samuel 4:1-18

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 by AJ Gonzalez, Pastor to Students at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled "The Boy Prophet - Speaking the Truth Today" from 1 Samuel 2:22-3:21

REACH Young Adult Ministry sermons online from Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 by Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled “Faithfulness” from first Samuel 1-2

Join Philip Jackson, Pastor to Young Adults and AJ Gonzalez, Pastor to Students from Evergreen Church in South Tulsa as they discuss the roots of REACH and what young adults face in 21st Century America.