Emanate Weekly Teachings: Recent Episodes
Grace Center
Emanate is the young adults ministry of Grace Center. Each week we share a sermon from our services in Franklin, TN. For more information about us, please visit https://emanate.me
None of us can heal the sick, but it’s also biblical that we do - so how do we reconcile that tension? Pastor Alyn Jones teaches us four keys from the life of Jesus to help us understand how to begin to heal the sick and then leads the room in an activation to heal.
Pastor AJ leads us through Psalm 23, pausing to let us reflect on what the psalm means for each of us today.
Concluding his series on prayer, Richard shares with us the most commonly asked questions regarding prayer and praying and then leads us in a time of prayer.
In the second part of a series on prayer, Richard shares with us some really practical steps to help us in our prayer life.
Why pray? Is anyone listening? Does prayer make a difference if God is sovereign? This week Richard begins to unpack the importance of prayer and the blessings that come from a life of prayer.
To know Jesus Christ is to have your life changed. In this session, Amanda shares who Jesus is, how she’s experienced him and invites others to share their encounters with him too.
Our dear friend David Campbell visits us from the UK to share an important message about getting the goodness of the kingdom out into the world.
It’s easy to worship God when things are going well, but there’s a beauty and an offering to be given when we worship Him in our darkness and despair. The act of worshipping in faith and not by sight produces huge dividends for our spiritual walk with God. Our dear friend and special guest Marc Dupont unpacks all of this and more.
Humanity’s problem is that we are dead and we need to be made alive. The only solution to that problem is that we must be born again. This week, Pastor Richard shares with us the words of Jesus on how to be born again.
Pastor Matt shares with us from scripture about the contrast between the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit and teaches us how to grow good fruit in the Holy Spirit.
Following on from last week’s teaching on prophetic ministry, this week we devoted our whole night to an evening of ministering in the prophetic. Several of our team demonstrated the prophetic at work by prophesying over those in our congregation.
The Apostle Paul instructs us to eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. But how do we do that? And what do we do once we’re given the gift? How does it work? In this teaching, Pastor Alyn sets out to answer those questions and offers practical steps to start walking in the gift of prophecy.
Our Worship & Creative Arts Director, Josh Parsons shared with us a powerful message about what we use our platforms for - are they stages to promote ourselves before man or altars to offer a sacrifice before God on?
In this episode several people share their testimonies of what God’s been doing at Emanate and in the School of Supernatural Life in this season. The Holy Spirit is extending an invitation to be filled anew and to stay filled.
Our Young Adults Associate Pastor, Amanda Van De Sompele shares about truths, lies and faith and offers us deliverance from the lies that attack our identity (the “needles in our soul”)
Our Senior Pastor, Jeff Dollar shared about the faithfulness of God and why we should never give up in prayer.
Our Young Adults Pastors, Richard and Michelle Wouters take time to talk about who we are, why we’re here and share the three core values that emanate is built upon.
Our friend and guest speaker Dann Farrelly visits with us to share about emotional bonds and attachments.
In this message, Dave Wagner shares an encouraging corporate prophetic word and highlights three areas where we may need to make some exchanges in order to move into the next season that the Lord has prepared for us.
As believers we are created to partner with God in our faith & passion to see His plans and purposes in the earth come to pass, yet many of us aren’t sure where to begin. In this message, Danielle Helson gives us practical wisdom on where to start and encourages us to be people of action by examining the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King and some influential characters in the Bible.
We may believe that through Jesus we have been given the right to become sons & daughters but many of us still struggle with understanding how it all works, and where we truly fit in the equation. In this message, Leif Hetland, a true father of the faith, unravels the nature and character of our Heavenly Father and some keys to stepping into our kingdom identities.
The power of God is made perfect in weakness, yet many of us struggle with allowing ourselves to be fully present in our own needs. In this sermon, Sarah Jackson encourages us with her powerful personal testimony of being found by His unending love. Which is what following Jesus is all about.
In this message, Alyn shares on the life derailing dangers of grumbling and complaining and the importance of knowing how to interact with the deep feelings of our hearts in a way that leads us closer to God instead of further away.
David Campbell encourages us to be people of action who move in the compassion of God & who embrace the great commission by simply choosing to do what we see our Father doing and say what we hear our Father saying.
Self sufficiency is a poor trade for the all sufficient nature of Jesus Christ, yet many of us can find ourselves stuck in this fruitless cycle. In this message Matt Croushorn defines the common pitfalls that lead us into the prison of self sufficiency and reveals where lasting freedom can be found.
It's rare that the dimming of our love for the Lord is intentional, yet it’s possible for us to find ourselves and those who used to burn so bright for Him fading before our eyes. In this message, Shannon McLaird urges us to be a people who embrace a lifestyle of ever filling our lamps so that when He comes, we will see Him.
In this sermon AJ teaches through the book of Jude and shares on the current relevance of this letter to all believers and the tremendous need we have to apply the instructions, encouragements, and warnings in our lives today.
The promises of God can often seem elusive and obscure, especially when it comes to our own understanding and timing. In this message Alyn shares practical wisdom on how to partner with the Lord in waiting for our promises from heaven to be fulfilled.
Richard shares some insights from Mark chapter 4, where Jesus calms the storm, and talks about how we can find rest as we are going through the storms of life.
In this message, AJ Jones highlights the way the Lord defines supreme blessing by unpacking Matthew 5 and the sermon on the mount.
Michelle brings an invitation to awaken and restore wonder, and shares some keys to living in the wonder and beauty of God.
In this message, Alyn invites us to take a second look at the agents of opposition in our life, giving us a whole new perspective on what it means to bless your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
The Father has incredible things planned for our lives yet many of us are unsure of how to steward the now and the not yet. In this message, Marc Dupont shares four keys on pioneering breakthrough as we traverse the different times and seasons the Lord has prepared for us.
In this message, Steve shares what the hallmark characteristics are of those who follow Jesus by examining the primary encounters Simon Peter had with Him.
Richard shares from scripture and his own experience about how God often shows up in the most unexpected , obscure, often shameful places in our hearts and lives, and provides us with some insights on how to find Him where we least expect Him.
The cry for Justice is currently a movement sweeping across the hearts of many, but do we really know the difference between our version of justice & the Lord’s Justice? Judah takes a closer look at what the Word has to say about the subject by examining the lives of Cain, Abel, Absalom and Jesus.
With equal parts wisdom & humor, Josh shares some powerful life advice on the truth that life really is more simple than we make it out to be.
Richard talks about how God is writing each one of our stories and how we all fit into a bigger story He is telling in the earth.
Alyn pinpoints the reasons why we may be avoiding our Bibles & gives us practical wisdom on making Bible reading not just a healthy habit but a life-long discipline of Joy!
Michelle teaches from Joshua 3 and reveals two specific instructions from the Lord on how to cross over into a new season.
Who has first place in your heart? In this message Amanda shares her personal journey and revelation of the supremacy of Jesus and how when it comes to the Kings of Kings and Lord of Lords there isn't anything or anyone worthy enough to usurp His rightful place in our lives.
There’s a dangerous trend that promotes growth in God as something that’s inevitable and we need to do nothing to mature in Christ. In this message Alyn breaks down what we need to reach Godly maturity.
Richard shares on the grace of God, how it is foundational to our faith, and how we cannot live without it!
Jesus came to bring life & life more abundantly for us but do our lives look like we believe this is true? AJ shares on what it looks like to pursue abundant life in our spirits, souls, bodies, and destinies!
Shannon guides us through a meditative and reflective experience as she shares revelation from a portion of scripture in Ephesians 3.
Michelle encourages us to set our minds on things above and shares three keys from scripture to be made new in the spirit of our minds.
Judah shares about the person of the Holy Spirit and explains how He is a promise, resource and friend, with ministry time at the end.
Richard shares some practical thoughts on approaching God in prayer and becoming someone who loves to pray!
Matt encourages us to feast on Jesus as he navigates us through the differences between surviving vs thriving in our walk with the Lord.
Michelle explores the truth about weakness and how in our weakness we discover God’s strength.
AJ shares revelation from her recent trip to Israel as she considers the significance of your ‘yes’ to the Lord and what it looks like to live a life of obedience.
Richard looks at Psalm 37:4 and explores how God put desires in our hearts and how He intends to fulfill them.
AJ interviews a panel of four School of Supernatural Life Alumni students on the breakthroughs they have experienced with the Lord and how these events and encounters have radically impacted the life they live now.
Michelle shares the simplicity and power God’s love, and how she’s been discovering more of His heart since becoming a new mom.
In this message, Alyn talks about the dangers of setting our expectations on God so low and challenges us to raise our expectation of what He can do in our lives.
Richard looks at stories from Scripture, shares personal testimonies, and reveals the importance and power of deliverance in our lives today.
Our time here on earth is precious and fleeting-- Amanda shares a sermon on learning how to value our days in this "earth season" and the importance of learning how to steward the now and not yet of eternity.
In order to overcome the giants between us and our promise land, we must remember what the Lord has already accomplished for us in our lives. Judah shares a thread woven in scripture that ties together foundational truths that speak of the power of remembrance and the fatality of forgetting.
As wise followers of Jesus, we must keep a watchful eye on our hearts as we traverse the trials of life. Chris shares his stories and wisdom on the truths from scripture that give us the power to avoid becoming stuck in a false view of who God is and who we are.
In order to reach all that God has for us, we have to ensure we live free from distraction. In this message, Alyn talks about three areas distraction hits us the hardest and shows us the cost of distraction in our lives.
Shannon McLaird shares on how foregiveness is a secret superpower and a necessity to unlocking true, lasting freedom in your life.
Matt Croushorn shares on how God loves to show mercy instead of judgment, and what it looks like for us to do the same.
This Emanate, we spent the whole evening prophesying over people in the congregation. If you were one of those who received a prophetic word, you can find it here. If you didn’t receive a word, enjoy hearing God’s heart for others in our community!
David Wagner shares revelation & wisdom from his personal history in walking with the Lord and the things that keep us from seeing God's promises fulfilled in our lives.
Marc Dupont releases prophetic insight into our highest call of worship to the Lord—where our attention is on Him in our praise and adoration rather than on ourselves.
Jeff Dollar shares his personal journey of leaning into humility and the freedom and breakthrough that are found in letting go of your need to be right.
Sarah Jackson shares on the importance of stewarding our hunger for God and the things that threaten our connection to Him.
Amanda shares her experiences of walking through different seasons with God and the value of allowing Him to be present with us always, even (and especially) in the places of pain that we might be reluctant to face. Perhaps “the good stuff” isn’t always what we think it is!
Crisis, loss and disappointment are not optional in this life. How do you walk with a God that is good when you feel like He’s let you down? In this week’s message, Alyn gives us four answers from three different events in the Bible.
Dann Farrelly visits from Bethel in Redding, CA, and shares a message about Martin Luther King's mission of racial equality. He reminds us that as followers of Jesus, we are agents of change and reformation in our cities and nation as we are empowered by the truth of the gospel, which undoes illusions of superiority.
Shannon shares an invitation from the Lord to let go of your old ways of thinking in order to receive the life He created you to live.
AJ points out the differences between making New Year’s resolutions that aren’t sustainable and simply partnering with God to posture our hearts toward thankfulness, seeking His perspective and trust.
David Campbell visits and reminds us that like David, some of us might feel hidden, however, God has an anointing and calling for each of us and He will call it forth when we seek Him.
Richard teaches on the blessing of giving and challenges us all with the question, “What’s in your hand?”
Michelle explores the Biblical definition of hope and shares keys on living a life of hope-filled expectancy.
Shannon shares on the importance of learning to be unoffendable and how as Jesus Followers we are to be known by our love instead of our grievances.
In this message, Richard unpacks the story of the Gospel and what it means to be in Christ.
Often we are resistant to change. This is hard because one of the primary roles of the Holy Spirit in our lives is to change us to resemble Jesus. No Christian wants to resist God in their lives, but there's a danger that what we need to know, we don't want to know. In this teaching, Alyn shows us five signs we may be resisting change.
Steve Long visited from Toronto to share about disrespect and lead us in ministry time for forgiveness.
In this message AJ covers the historical origins of Halloween, as well as a Biblical and cultural view of the holiday.
The story of the prophet Jonah reveals the heart of God in a beautiful way. In this teaching, Alyn reveals four lessons from this familiar Bible story.
Michelle explores the nature of thirst, what it's unto, and shares practical keys from the Psalms for staying hydrated in the Spirit.
Richard shares about his own personal journey with art and creativity, and gives some practical tips on how to discover your voice and release the art that is inside of you.
Alyn shares three accounts from the scriptures regarding need, blessing and abundance and shows us how our mindset can lead to upgrades in our life with the Lord.
Do you need a reminder of how God sees you? A.J. teaches about the name given to God by Hagar in the desert, and how Jesus exemplified it to the woman with the issue of blood, followed by a time of listening to the Lord and prophetic ministry.
Richard shares 3 key ingredients to sustaining a healthy and strong relationship with God.
In this session, Alyn was going to preach the second part of his message but instead spent the evening prophesying!
Have you ever wondered why you are here or what your purpose is? In this teaching, Alyn introduces the concept of God as the master planner and talks about the importance of having a plan, holding the plan lightly and being Fathered by God along the way.
A.J. helps us take a look at verses about shaking the dust off our feet and learn how they apply to us today.
Michelle parallels what she's been learning in her season of pregnancy with 3 keys for helping us steward growth and take care of the big things God has placed inside of us.
Drawing upon lessons from the life of Joseph, as well as his own experience, Richard shares on how we all have mountain top and valley experiences in life, and how God is working through all of them.
Alyn teaches from Paul's letter to Titus that is filled with instructions and encouragement for leaders.
Jude had something very important to say to the ancient church. In this teaching Alyn helps us identify who we are and how we’re doing in the local church.
Michelle shares the most impactful things she's learned about God & life from five years of marriage.
A.J. guides us in checking in on our growth and progress in healing through the story of the prodigal son and the revelation of the Father's heart, to help us see where we have room to grow.
Michelle shares the top three lies we may be believing about creativity as well as three keys for helping spark creativity in our everyday lives.
John & Carol Arnott are the founding pastors of Catch the Fire Toronto, home of the Toronto blessing. In this message Alyn shares five things he learned from watching them minister around the world.
Teaching from the book of Joshua, Alyn illustrates four stages of transition and the pitfalls associated with each stage.