Immanuel Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, NS
Every week, the people of Immanuel Baptist in Truro, NS gather together to worship God. This podcast is the audio only version of the weekly sermons.
"In order to come to the table of God you must first be sprinkled by the blood of the covenant."
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The Invitation
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The Preparations
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The Meal
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Our own invitation and how to prepare
Since Christ has given Himself for us, let us devote our time and treasure to Him.
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The Israelites were to demonstrate their devotion to God
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The Christ who was devoted
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These commands call us who are in Christ to demonstrate our devotion
Christian, because you have received membership in God's holy nation, be holy in all of life.
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Holiness Required
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Holiness Supplied
How do we fight against evil?
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Holy War in Ancient Israel
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The Holy War waged by Christ
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The Holy War we're to wage as Christians
"Your future is immeasurably bright if you belong to King Jesus"
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Behold the King
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The bride's bright future
"Violence against life, health, or honor, deserves orderly and just retribution."
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The Crimes
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The Punishments
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Modern-day applications
"The Master who became the slave of all hates oppression"
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The background of these laws
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The burden of these laws
"To the joy of the righteous, God will judge justly."
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Why all the injustice?
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What to do when faced with such injustice
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To the joy of the righteous, God will judge justly
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We have enemies we need protection from
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There are paths we must walk, and we need guidance
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We need a place to call "home"
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We need someone to take us in (as family)
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We need beauty to satisfy us. So, seek the Lord, seek Him patiently, seek Him confidently.
"If we want God to come and bless us, we need the right kind of alter."
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The people of God needed an altar
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They needed the right kind of altar
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Church, we have an altar
"No unwarranted desires allowed"
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What does this command forbid and require?
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Where this sin comes from.
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What can we do about it?
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How then shall we live?
"Though we are all condemned by the ninth commandment because of our evil words, there is hope for us in Christ."
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What this command forbids and requires
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This command condemns us all...
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...But there is hope in Christ!
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How then shall we speak?
Main Idea: "Because of our selfish adulteries we need the self-sacrificing love of Jesus"
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What this command requires and forbids
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We are adulterers who need the self-sacrificing love of Jesus
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How then shall we love?
Main Idea: "Because we are all murderers at heart, we need the blood of Jesus."
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What this command requires and forbids
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What we ought to do about it
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Understanding the Sabbath Command in the Mt. Sinai context
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Sabbath in Creation and God’s goal for Humanity
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Jesus fulfilled and transformed the Sabbath
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Understanding the Sabbath this side of the empty tomb
"Because you worship other gods besides Yahweh, you desperately need Christ the Savior."
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The command is for everyone.
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What the command requires and what it forbids.
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Where this leaves us.
"Only Christ can separate us from the sin that distances us from God and give us the holiness needed to draw near."
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The distance between God and man
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The reason for the distance
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The way to draw near to God
Guest Preacher, Allen Williams - Elder, Chaffee Crossing Baptist Church
“The Lord Reigns”
“God sovereignly rules over all His creation in perfect righteousness and justice and does so through the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
A plurality of qualified leaders, under Christ, are needed to maintain the order and peace among His people (and God has richly supplied His church).
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The problem
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The solution
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The lesson
Yahweh is trustworthy because He is greater than all gods and faithful to His covenant promises.
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The one being converted
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The means of his conversion.
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The results of his conversion.
God is the One who gives victory to His people, through the intercession of His chosen Mediator, Christ.
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A guided journey through the story of an ancient battle
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Instruction for us today
Christ is the Rock of our Salvation—who because He was struck with the rod of God’s judgment—brings the water of life to sinners deserving of death.
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A trial in the wilderness
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The gospel foreshadowed
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Lessons from Christ the Rock
Main Lesson: “Fear Yahweh because of His supreme power over life and death.”
- A fear problem
- A vision problem
- A heart problem
- A lesson about fear and faith
"Remember your deliverance through the blood of the Lamb"
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Israel was called to remember its deliverance from Egypt through the blood of the Passover lamb
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Why the blood?
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This pointed to an even greater deliverance through the blood of an even greater Lamb
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Christian, remember your deliverance through the blood of the Lamb of God (Jesus)
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How do we remember (Application to the Lord’s Supper)
"God even rules over wicked kings, raising them up and casting them down for the glory of His own name.”1. Plagues
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Negotiations
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Explanations
Yahweh's opponents may seem powerful at first, but they are no match for Him.
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The reality of opposition
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The seeming power of our opposition
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The opposition is no match for our God
When things go from bad to wrose, remember God's words, patiently trust, and persistently obey.
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Remember God's Words
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Patiently Trust
Moses was God's appointed leader and prophet, and yet he was merely a weak man in the hands of the Almighty God.
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God is the Almighty Deliverer
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Moses was the weak instrument of God's deliverance.
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Moses was God's appointed leader and prophet, and yet he was merely a weak man the hands of the Almighty God.
Exodus 2:11-22 - The Deliverer Rejected
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Moses' attempts to help the Hebrews and their response
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Moses' attempt to help the Midianites and their response
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The Moral of the Story
A. Beware of Rejecting God's Deliverer
B. Faith must endure disappointments and continue trusting in the God who is faithful
Prayer is powerful because God is compassionate and faithful to save those who cry to Him for rescue
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The Cry of the People
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The Response of God
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Lessons about prayer and the character of God
God provided, preserved, and prepared His people's deliverer.
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Provision
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Preservation
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Preparation
He is ordering history toward the fulfillment of His promises, frustrating the plans of the most powerful kings, and blessing those who fear Him.
- God orders history toward the fulfillment of His promises.
2. God frustrates the plans of the most powerful kings.
3. God blesses those who fear Him.
18th sermon in Philippians Series (FINAL)
THESIS: As Christians, we should be content and generous because we have a God and Father who generously provides for our needs.
POINT 1: We should be content.
POINT 2: We should be generous.
POINT 3: Because we have a God and Father who generously provides for our needs.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 20, 2023.
17th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Christian, think about the right things and practice the right things.
POINT 1: Think about the right things.
POINT 2: Practice the right things.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 13, 2023.
16th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: The Mental State of those under the protection of the God of Peace ought to be rejoicing, reasonableness and peace.
POINT 1: The Tree of Godly Emotions
POINT 2: The Rich Soil of Gospel Truth
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 6, 2023.
15th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Agree in the Lord and help others do the same.
POINT 1: Agree in the Lord.
POINT 2: Help others do the same.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 30, 2023.
14th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: True citizens of heaven live heavenly lives.
POINT 1: Traits of Enemies of the Cross.
POINT 2: Traits of Citizens of Heaven.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 23, 2023.
13th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: What are you striving for?
POINT 1: What is the prize?
POINT 2: Why should we pursue it?
POINT 3: How do we pursue it?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 16, 2023.
12th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Look out for those who would teach you to trust in personal righteousness.
POINT 1: Look out for the dogs, evildoers, flesh-mutilators.
POINT 2: Look away from self.
POINT 3: Look to Christ and Him alone.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 9, 2023.
11th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Rejoicing in the Lord is not optional for the Christian.
POINT 1: What is it to rejoice?
POINT 2: We are to rejoice “in the Lord”.
POINT 3: Who is to rejoice?
POINT 4: Rejoicing in the Lord is not optional.
POINT 5: When are we to rejoice?
POINT 6: What to do when we feel unable to rejoice?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 2, 2023.
10th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Living out the mindset of Christ looks like humble, sacrificial risk-taking in the work of Christ for the good of others.
Living out the mindset of Christ looks like:
POINT 1: Making sacrifices for others as Paul did.
POINT 2: Genuine concern for the welfare of others as Timothy had.
POINT 3: Taking loving risks for the work of Christ as Epaphroditus did.
POINT 4: Seeking to give honor rather than get it, as the Philippians were to do.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 25, 2023.
9th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: It is a joyful thing to be poured out for the glory of God and the faith of others.
POINT 1: Rejoice when others are poured out.
POINT 2: Rejoice to be poured out.
POINT 3: Reason for Rejoicing.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 18, 2023.
8th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Grumbling and disputing are forbidden because they dim the light we’re to be in the world.
POINT 1: What is forbidden.
POINT 2: What we’re to be.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 11, 2023.
7th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Christian, work out your own salvation continually with fear and trembling because God is working in you.
POINT 1: What does it mean to work out your own salvation?
POINT 2: How do you work out your own salvation?
POINT 3: Why we must work it out, and why in this way?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 4, 2023.
6th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: As those saved by Christ, what does it look like to honor Him with our lives?
Honoring Christ with your life looks like following His example of sacrificial servitude.
POINT 1: Christ’s Supreme Dignity
POINT 2: Christ’s Active Humiliation
POINT 3: Christ’s Resulting Exaltation
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 28, 2023.
5th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Reconciliation, getting along, unity between Christians is NOT OPTIONAL, it is a basic duty of citizenship in the Kingdom of Heaven.
POINT 1: The Command to Unity.
POINT 2: The Pathway to Unity.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 21, 2023.
4th sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: Because Christians belong to Jesus, they should conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
POINT 1: The What – What does this way of life look like and how is it described?
POINT 2: The Motivation – What are the reasons or motivation for living a life worthy of the Gospel?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 14, 2023.
Third sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: When we ae rejoicing in suffering that our Christian witness shines the most brightly.
POINT 1: Paul suffered with courage and joy because he knew that his pain had a purpose.
POINT 2: Paul’s purpose was the honoring of Christ in his body.
POINT 3: Paul’s purpose would be accomplished through the prayers of the church and the help of the Holy Spirit
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 7, 2023.
THESIS: God advances the gospel even through the suffering of his people.
POINT 1: The unstoppable advance of the gospel through Paul’s suffering.
POINT 2: How this (POINT 1) is reason for courage and joy if our priorities are in order.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 30, 2023.
THESIS: Suffering Christians have great hope and cause for praise because of our inheritance in Christ.
POINT 1: The Beginning of the Christian Life (v3)
POINT 2: The End of the Christian Life (v4)
POINT 3: The In-between of the Christian Life (v5)
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 23, 2023.
THESIS: God’s good work in you is reason for joy.
POINT 1: The Worker of the Work
POINT 2: The Nature of the Work
POINT 3: The Location of the Work
POINT 4: The Certainty of the Work
POINT 5: The Right Response to the Work
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 16, 2023.
THESIS: (v1) Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.
POINT 1: David’s Request
POINT 2: David’s Reflection
POINT 3: David’s Reasons
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 9, 2023 (Easter).
THESIS: Others may preach the Gospel better than me, but NO ONE preaches a better Gospel!
POINT 1: The Need for the Gospel of Salvation.
POINT 2: The Simplicity of the Gospel.
POINT 3: The Appropriation of the Gospel.
POINT 4: The Fullness of Salvation in the Gospel.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on April 2, 2023.
THESIS: Jesus’ final instructions to his disciples and to us today.
POINT 1: The Basis.
POINT 2: The Commission.
POINT 3: The Method.
POINT 4: The Encouragement.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on March 26, 2023.
THESIS: Jesus’ death and resurrection are historically reliable truths.
POINT 1: Jesus’ death is a historically reliable truth.
POINT 2: Jesus’ resurrection is a historically reliable truth.
Conclusion: Jesus took the death that we deserve so that we could have the life He deserved, this is the Gospel that is to be shared with a dying world.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on March 19, 2023.
THESIS: We have an everlasting hope in times of trouble.
POINT 1: God is exalted as an ever-present help in trouble.
POINT 2: God is exalted because He is present with His people.
POINT 3: God is exalted as the victorious warrior.
Conclusion: Victory is certain!
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on March 12, 2023.
THESIS: There is a mystery surrounding the crucifixion and death of Jesus that many cannot understand.
POINT 1: What changed the Roman executioners from mockers to believers in the Son of God?
POINT 2: Why was it necessary for Jesus to suffer like this?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on March 5, 2023.
Thesis: Jesus’ trial before Pilate was a microcosm of the human sinful condition and the grace of God in Jesus.
Point 1: Pilate saw nothing worthy of death in Jesus.
Point 2: Why did Pilate hand over an innocent man to be crucified?
Point 3: Why did Jesus suffer in silence?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on February 26, 2023.
Thesis: Jesus’ trial exposed the real criminals.
Point 1: Jesus’ trial exposes the real criminals.
Point 2: Jesus’ trial displays bad things happening to good people.
Point 3: We can find encouragement from the unjust trial of Jesus.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on February 19, 2023.
Jesus was under pressure from the challenges He faced in Gethsemane and His answer to the Father was “Not my will but your will.”
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on February 12, 2023.
THESIS: In instituting this religious feast (Lord's Supper), Christ was reminding His followers of the purpose of His suffering, His body given for us, His blood poured out for many for the forgiveness of sin. Also, He gave them a promise of blessing, that He would, one day, drink this feast with His people in His Father’s kingdom.
POINT 1: The Lord’s Supper reminds us of the purpose of Christ’s suffering.
POINT 2: The Lord’s Supper reminds us of the promise of His blessing.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on February 5, 2023.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on January 29, 2023.
Though people plot, God’s plan prevails.
Outline:
A prophecy and a plot.
The woman who honored Jesus Christ.
The disciple who dishonored Jesus Christ.
The God whose plan prevails.
What does it look like to be ready for the coming of Christ?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on January 22, 2023.
Because the coming of Christ will be sudden and final, we must always be ready!
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on January 15, 2023.
In the end times, we, as Christians, should expect great difficulty and even greater deliverance.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on January 8, 2023.
Because life is short, death is certain, God’s wrath is fearful, and we are foolish sinners, we need God’s gracious teaching, so that we will use the time that we have, wisely.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on January 1, 2023.
“The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” 1 Jn 3:8b
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on December 25, 2022.
Paul was telling the Galatians that Jesus plus nothing is everything.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on December 18, 2022.
What does the Bible say about church authority and church government?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on December 11, 2022.
What does the Bible say about church authority and church government?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on December 4, 2022.
Jesus is the only way to escape false religion.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on November 27, 2022.
What do you think of the Christ?
Understanding the true identity of Jesus is critical to the message of salvation.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on November 20, 2022.
All the Law and Prophets are based on these two commands.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on November 13, 2022
You can know a lot about Scripture and not really know the Scriptures.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on November 6, 2022
What is the Christian’s responsibility to the government as the government appears to be increasingly hostile to Biblical Christianity?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on October 30, 2022
Question and Answer Session at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on October 23, 2022
Are you called or chosen? Are you ready for the judgement of God?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on October 16, 2022
When you oppose Almighty God, you can’t win!
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on October 9, 2022
There is a temptation to forget the faithfulness of God in personal and corporate life.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on October 2, 2022
What does it take for a marriage to work?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on September 25, 2022
Jesus’ interactions with the religious leaders of the Jews, exposed their hypocrisy and lack of faith.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on September 18, 2022
Jesus’ confrontation with the religious leaders was over their corruption of God’s worship, and their confrontation with Jesus was due to their indignation at His goodness.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on September 11, 2022
Many people need a Jesus they don't want and want a Jesus they don't need.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on September 4, 2022
Greatness in the Kingdom of God means seeking servanthood, not high status.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 28, 2022
The last will be first, and the first last.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 21, 2022
Unless Christ is our everything, we have nothing.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 14, 2022
Our prayer for Immanuel Baptist Church is that you would be wise to walk worthy of Christ and strong to stay steadfast for Christ your Savior.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on August 7, 2022
As followers of Jesus, we must value the small as well as the great.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 31, 2022
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 24, 2022
Introduction of guest preacher by Ben Seewald (0:00).
Personal testimony of Kenny Baston (2:06).
Sermon starts at 4:14,
Psalm 110:4 The Lord has sworn and will not relent, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Following Jesus means submitting our relationships, including marriage, to His Kingdom.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 17, 2022
Thesis: Forgiveness is the pinnacle hallmark of Christianity.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 10, 2022.
How should we respond when another Christian sins against us? Second part of a two-part sermon.
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on July 3, 2022.
How should we respond when another Christian sins against us?
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on June 26, 2022.
Fathers, what kind of moral and spiritual legacy are you leaving your children?
Sermon delivered by Josh Price on Father's Day (June 19, 2022) at Immanuel Baptist Church, Springdale, AR
How will we live our lives in Covenant Relationship?
Sermon delivered by Joe Evans, June 5, 2022 at Immanuel Baptist Church, Springdale, AR.
Sermon by Ben Seewald delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church, Springdale, AR on May 22, 2022.
Sermon delivered by Ben Seewald on May 8, 2022 (Mother's Day) at Immanuel Baptist Church, Springdale, Arkansas.
Sermon delivered by Ben Seewald at Immanuel Baptist Church, Springdale, Arkansas, USA on May 1, 2022.
Sermon by Ben Seewald at Immanuel Baptist Church, Springdale, Arkansas, USA on April 24, 2022.
Sermon delivered by Ben Seewald on Easter Sunday (April 17,2022) at Immanuel Baptist Church, Springdale, Arkansas
Sermon delivered by Daniel Rakes on March 27, 2022, at Immanuel Baptist Church-Springdale, AR
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 1-16-2022. Titus 3:9-16. Avoiding the Unprofitable, Promoting the Profitable
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 12-26-2021. Titus 3:1-8. Part 1: Grace Receivers must be Grace-Givers
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 12-19-2021. Titus 2:11-15. Grace Which Gives Us Identity and Purpose
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 12-12-2021. Titus 1:10-2:15. How to Train One Another in Lives that Honor God
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 11-7-2021. Matthew 12:22-37. Unreasonable Accusation, Unrighteous Hearts.
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 10-31-2021. Matthew 12:15-21. The Gentle Servitude of the One Who Brings Justice.
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 10-17-2021. Joshua 14 & 17. Living in Light of God's Promises.
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 9-19-2021. Matthew 11:27-29. Sovereign Savior, Open Invitation.
Sermon by Daniel Rakes on 9-5-2021. 1 John 2:1-14. How to Know That We Have Eternal Life
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 8-22-2021. Matthew 10:34-42. When Loyalty to Christ Costs You.
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 6-27-2021. Matthew 9:35-38. Christ's Compassion for the Crowds
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 5-23-2021. Matthew 8:18-22. The King Who Demands and Deserves Complete Allegiance.
Sermon by Ben Seewald on 5-16-2021. Matthew 8:1 - 9:8. The Universal Authority of Jesus
The Bible speaks very favourably about wine! Wine is a blessing from God to be enjoyed. But there are also some warnings. There are at least five times a Christian should not drink alcohol.
In response to a question from his Sabbath sermon, Pastor Michael teaches from Scripture why Christians are no longer obligated to keep any of the Old Covenant commandments (except for the ones Jesus repeated), because we are now under the Law of CHRIST.
Scriptures referenced:
- Jeremiah 31:31-34
- Romans 7:6
- Galatians 3:23-25
- 2 Cor 3:6-11
- Hebrews 8:13
- Hebrews 10:1
- 1 Cor 9:20-21
- Galatians 6:2
- Matthew 22:37-40
- Galatians 5:14
- Colossians 2:16-17
Jesus was in agony and invited his closest friends into his suffering… but they fell asleep.
Despite faltering, Peter demonstrated impressive courage, while eleven other disciples huddled in the boat. Are you a comfort-zone Christian? Is it time to get out of the boat??
Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law. Jesus is still performing miracles today. As they did for Peter, they increase our faith.
Dr. Anna Robbins of Acadia Divinity College unintentionally launches our next sermon series, teaching us about Peter’s unexpected call to leave all he knew to follow Jesus.
Four more questions we didn’t have time to answer on Sunday.
(1:09) If Hebrews 8:13 says the law is becoming obsolete, what about what Jesus said in Matthew 5:17-18?
(10:40) Which books didn't make it into the Bible?
(26:45) With the lack of Christian values and morals in our world today, why do we no longer hear preaching / teaching on sin and repentance in our churches?
(38:13) Did Jesus use parables to make it harder for people to understand his message?
Read it with the Holy Spirit, with consistency, and with application in mind… Part 2 of 2
Pastor Michael introduces some basic but important ideas to understand and interpret the Bible accurately. Part 1 of 2.
Imagine finding a treasure chest and never opening it. Here are six reasons why we should read our Bibles in 2020.
Have you ever lost your child in a shopping mall? Well, don’t fret, because even Mary and Joseph lost their son Jesus once. Pastor Michael expounds on Luke 2:41-52 and assures us that it’s okay to not always understand the things of God.
Pastor Michael shares several stories of friends who have received good news. What makes the news of Jesus’ arrival so good?
What’s in a name? The names and titles of the coming baby announced by the angel tell us a lot about who Jesus is and what he was coming to do.
There may be times when God seems silent; it never means God is absent. God broke 400 years of silence when an angel appeared to Zechariah in the temple.
Don’t worry if you don’t feel quite as perfect as the Proverbs 31 Woman! Pastor Hannah unpacks this chapter and concludes our series on Proverbs.
What does it mean to be a person of integrity, and why is it so important for Christians to pursue it?
Join us here at Immanuel this Sunday as Pastor Michael continues our series on Proverbs, resuming where we left off last Sunday in terms of handling our finances well.
God wants you to have financial peace. The book of Proverbs offers us exceptionally practical wisdom for handling money well. Part 1 of 2: Get on a budget and stay out of debt!
We all have a deep longing in our hearts that can only be satisfied with Jesus himself. Why turn to broken cisterns when Jesus says “if anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink.” ..?
Do you talk too much? Proverbs has a lot to say about how to speak wisely and when to shut your mouth.
God has a heart for the poor and so should we. The book of Proverbs (in fact the whole Bible) repeatedly tells us to show compassion to those less fortunate, and it would be an insult to our God if we do otherwise.
How are you going to spend the limited time you have left on earth? Don’t be lazy! Don’t waste your life! What is a proper theology of work?
The kind of people we choose to surround ourselves with plays a huge role in determining whether or not we will walk with the way of Jesus. How does the book of Proverbs define a wise friend?
Introduction to the new sermon series on Proverbs. The “Fear of the Lord” is the starting point for wise living… what does that mean?
Join us this week at Immanuel as Pastor Michael teaches us from the word of God on how to be better Christians together under Jesus
This week,Pastor Michael reads from the bible, about metaphorical storms and the destruction they leave, in reference to Hurricane Dorian
This week marks Pastor Michael’s first week preaching for us here at Immanuel. Today he teaches us about change, and having things be new, and it’s significance in the Bible.
This week at Immanuel, Hannah gives us a taste of the children’s ministry for VBS, and teaches us that whether fair or unfair, God is still good.
Join us this week for Pastor Mark’s final sermon here at Immanuel, as he reads through Isiah and John’s gospel to teach us about Jesus.
This week, Pastor Mark teaches about a devoted hymn writer: Fanny Crosby and her way of worship, along with other bible stories.
This week at Immanuel Pastor Mark continues to teach us how to be better followers of Christ.
This week at Immanuel, Pastor Mark teaches us about our Lord and how we too can be more like Him.
This week Pastor Mark teaches us how Jesus would build his own church, and how we as his followers can be more like him in this way.
This week, Pastor Mark continues our series about the church, and God’s love for us all. Please enjoy.
This week at Immanuel, Pastor Mark starts us off in a new series in our church. Come join us, won’t you?
Join us here at Immanuel, where Pastor Mark teaches us about prayer in our Life on Mission. Which is also the final week in our series.
Today at Immanuel, Pastor Mark continues our series of Life on Mission, teaching us about our spiritual growth and how God can shape us if we allow him to do so, and how to live a little more like Jesus.
Join us this week as Pastor Mark continues our series of Life on Mission, and how we can share the grace of God, even if we can’t find the words to.
Welcome back to Immanuel. This week, Pastor Mark continues to teach us about Life on Mission, and how we too can be like Jesus in our own Jerusalem, and show the word of God in our community.
Join us as we continue our teachings about serving, sharing and obeying the word of God, told to us by Pastor Mark, here at Immanuel
This week at Immanuel, Pastor Mark teaches us that God left us on Earth for our mission to introduce others to Jesus, by His request.
We take another look into the city of Jerusalem and Nehemiah’s heart breaking for God, as told this week by Pastor Mark.
Sometimes in life, we desire a brand new beginning. The same can be said about our spiritual lives as well. This week at Immanuel, Pastor Mark teaches us about the importance of second chances in the Bible, regarding Jerusalem.
In both Matthew and Luke’s gospel, they talk about their request to Jesus, which was “Teach us how to pray.” We look into this as Pastor Mark teaches us how God stays close to us.
The book of Exodus tells us all about God’s promise to his disciples who had to evacuate Egypt, despite them not wanting to. Pastor Mark helps us find ways to apply this scripture in our own lives at his first teaching here at Immanuel.
The letter of Jude tells us about how we can become better Christians, as told by Pastor Thelma in her last service here at Immanuel.
Sometimes, there are people who are unfortunately granted the words “I’m sorry” when necessary. Today we meditate on the words of Isiah about God’s endless forgiveness.
This Sunday at Immanuel is Testimony Sunday, where Thelma interviews three members of our church family about their testimony with God.
As the fateful day of Christ’s birth draws nearer, we are reminded of the love and eternal joy that His Father brings, which is amplified by Christ himself as we light the candle representing such love.
Luke’s gospel in chapter 1 talks about Mary and her disbelief in carrying baby Jesus. We read these words and discuss as we light the Advent Candle of Joy.
Jerimiah and the Shepards were all shown Jesus’ overwhelming ideology of peace, and today we discuss that ideology as we light the Advent Candle of the same moniker.
Where are we placing our best efforts when it comes to God’s plan for our lives and for our church?
This morning we look at Matthew's call to follow Jesus. Jesus' gift comes to us with no strings attached. We respond out of love.
This morning we look at the story of Gideon. God reduced Gideon's army from 32000 to 300 and then won the victory!
What is our role in God’s world? What is God’s role in our world, not just on this planet, but in our worlds personally? Does the role He wants to have line up with the role we choose to allow Him to have? Give this a listen to hear the answers found when digging into the Bible.
Our Scripture this morning is 2 Chronicles 34:1-7 and John 3:1-17. In our teaching time today we put, side by side, a young boy of
8 (Josiah) and an elderly Pharisee (Nicodemus).
This morning we had Dr. Terry Smith, executive director, Canadian Baptist Ministries as our guest speaker. He concluded our series by teaching on the time of the Lord's favour.
This morning we heard about when Jesus healed a woman who had been unable to stand up straight for 18 years. We learn about how "our little" can become "so much" when surrendered to Him.
This morning we heard about the healing of blind Bartimaeus and the response of the Pharisees.
Today we begin a mini-series from Luke 4:16-21. This morning Thelma spoke about the release of the captives and the healing of the paralytic.
Today Rene Robichaud, our guest speaker from Lewisville Baptist, walks us through Luke 4:16-21.
This week we look at Jesus' return to Nazareth; he went to share a teaching with his own people. We take a look at the anger and rejection he faced, but more importantly, how he wanted to open our minds so we could know there's so much more.
This morning we walk through Matthew 4:1-11 as we look to answer these questions; Why was Jesus tempted? Why did this have to happen? How did Jesus overcome temptation? Can we?
This morning Thelma takes us through Matthew 3 to answer the question "Why was Jesus Baptized?"
This morning Micah spoke about the importance of milestones in our lives and how they mark a change in our lives.
This week Thelma spoke about how a teaching received by pliable hearts are willing to be changed.
This morning Thelma speaks about the importance of the words that we speak but also the words we leave unspoken.
As we celebrate Trinity Sunday, Micah reminds us that God promises hope even in our brokenness.
As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, Thelma reminds us that God calls us to experience His love and restoration.
This morning Thelma takes us into Mark chapter 3 where we look at who Jesus called a family.
This week we look at God's call to Love our Enemies as he keeps working redemption out in us.
This morning Thelma speaks of the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers us and in that he calls us to a responsibility.
This morning we hear from Thelma about the impact of Easter and what Jesus taught his disciples on the road to Emmaus.
As we wrap up our series on Galatians we our reminded of what it is to live in freedom and how it ultimately means we live in love. We learn about our sphere of influence and how we are to meet people where they are and love on them.
This week we interview Thelma as she starts her ministry with us; and we look at chapter five from the book of Galations.
This morning Harry Gardner spoke being alert and having confidence in the direction that the Lord is leading you
In week seven of our study of Galatians Tammy walks us through what it means to live free.
In week six of our sermon series Unlocking Freedom, Micah talks about how we are adopted into the family of Christ.
In week five of our sermon series Unlocking Freedom, Micah unpacks the path to freedom and how the law can ultimately point us to Jesus.
In week four of our sermon series Unlocking Freedom Tammy spoke about how when you come to Jesus Himself a miracle happens.
In the third week of our series on Galations Tammy spoke about living a crucified life.
In the second week of our series on the book of Galatians we look at the major themes of the gospel as found in Galatians chapter one.
Today we started our series on the book of Galations, Tammy spoke about how our view of God determines our relationship with him