EFMC Weekly Sermons: Recent Episodes
Chris Smith
Each week Emmanuel Free Methodist Church provides sound Biblical teaching to lead our congregation into a closer relationship with Jesus. As we journey with other Christians, and those who are seeking to know more about God, the messages help to bring new insights into the character of God and his son Jesus.
Pastor Chris preaches a message on Romans 12:1-8 on how our beliefs should support our actions.
Pastor Chris preaches a message on Matthew 15:1-11 on how we, like the Pharisees, can miss the point of our faith.
Pastor Chris preaches a message on a familiar passage of scripture, "Peter walks on water" from Matthew 14:22-33.
Pastor Mark preaches REFLECTIONS FROM AN OLD MAN:
EMBRACING MY IDENTITY
Text: Galatians 3:26-29, 1:10
Date: August 6, 2023
Pastor Chris preaches a profound sermon on the wheat and the tares from Matthew 13. How do you know that you are wheat and not weed? Find out in this message.
Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
Pastor Chris preaches a profound sermon on the challenge of willing and doing from Romans 7:14-25a.
Pastor Mark preaches part 1 of our summer series title "Back to the Basics" with a message titled "Free to Serve".
Romans 6:15-23
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Questions for Further Reflection
1. Read Ephesians 6:10-20. What stands out to you as you read these texts? Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?
2. Why do you think that we lean so much on our own strength rather than putting on the Lord’s strength and living in His mighty power?
3. Why is it so difficult to grasp the concept of spiritual battles? Does v. 12 mean that we shouldn’t concern ourselves with physical realities or do you think that spiritual realities “control” the physical?
4. How do we defend ourselves against flaming arrows (discouragement and contentment)?
5. Paul says that we need to put on the full armor of God. Why do you think that Paul is so emphatic about that? Are there pieces that you connect with more than others?
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 11 of our series in Ephesians as we look at the benefits of the gospel found in the armor of God.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Questions for Further Reflection
1. Read Ephesians 5:21-33. What stands out to you as you read these texts? Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?
2. What are some beautiful examples of mutual submission that you have witnessed? How has that example shaped your understanding of how we treat each other in the church?
3. Why do you think that authority and submission is such a difficult spiritual characteristic to build into our lives? Is it ever appropriate to resist spiritual or marital authority and not submit? Why or why not?
4. Paul is writing to Christians, and the assumption is, that he is writing to a spirit-filled husband and a spirit-filled wife. With that in mind, does spiritual authority shift from person to person? Are there times when it is right and proper for the wife to take the spiritual lead, if even for a season? Why or why not?
5. Marriage is one of three earthly examples (the church and parents being the other two) of relationships designed to make us holy. How should we pour into the relationships that knock off our rough edges?
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 10 of our series in Ephesians as we look at standards for Christian marriage and how marriage is an extension of the gospel.
Ephesians 5:21-33
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION
1. Read Ephesians 5:1-2. Does any word or phrase speak particularly loudly to you? If so, why?
2. Why do you think Paul uses the metaphor of light to describe the Christian lifestyle?
3. Verses 3 & 4 mention several deeds of darkness. Why do you think these particular sins are mentioned?
4. We are told in verse 11 to expose the deeds of darkness. How can we do that?
Pastor Mark preaches pt. 9 of our series in Ephesians as we look at Living In the Light…Living As the Light.
Ephesians 5:1-20
Questions for Further Reflection
1. Read Ephesians 4:17-32. What stands out to you as you read these texts? Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?
2. How does a believer strike a balance between personal responsibility and Holy Spirit power?
3. What are some examples of “meaningless” living? What meaningless things to do you find yourself drifting towards?
4. Have there been times in your life when you lived in willful ignorance of Truth? How does Truth shape our way of thinking, living, and understanding Jesus and ourselves?
How does one move from “I’m trying to be a Christian” to “I AM a Christian who’s trying”?
Pastor Mark preaches pt. 1 of our Advent series "Person of Interest", with a message titled "Christ, the Thrill of Hope".
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 8 of our 8 part series titled "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" with a message on adding to our faith, Love.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 7 of our 8 part series titled "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" with a message on adding to our faith, Brotherly Kindness.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 6 of our 8 part series titled "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" with a message on adding to our faith, Godliness.
Pastor Mark preaches pt. 5 of our 8 part series titled "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" with a message on adding to our faith, perseverance. Hebrews 12:1-3.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 4 of our 8 part series titled "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" with a message on adding to our faith, self-control. Roman 7:14b-21 and Galatians 5:19-21 & 22-25.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 3 of our 8 part series titled "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" with a message on adding to our faith, knowledge.
Pastor Mark preaches pt. 2 of our series "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" as he preaches on adding to our faith, goodness.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 1 of our new series "Eight Characteristics of a Divine Nature" as he preaches on faith as the building block for the 7 other areas of spiritual growth that we are called to.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 4 of our series SORRY, with a message titled "Seek Reconciliation". As we work towards forgiveness, how do we practice what we've learned so far and know if we should reconcile and when is it appropriate to do so.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 3 of our series SORRY, with a message titled "Guarding Your Heart". As we work towards forgiveness, we really want to know how to keep from getting hurt again. So how do we guard our hearts without becoming hard hearted?
Pastor Mark preaches pt. 2 of our series SORRY, with a message titled "Letting Go Of The Past".
Pastor Chris preaches a powerful first message in our series title "Sorry - learning to forgive" with a message on acknowledging the hurt as a key component to experiencing personal forgiveness and extending it to others.
If you've experienced deep hurt, this message is or you.
Pastor Chris preaches on Luke 14:7-24 on who God has torn down barriers for the humble and lifted them up.
Pastor Chris preaches from Jeremiah 1:4-10 a message about God's call to Jeremiah to be his prophet, how that calling applies to us and the hardships that God will guide us through.
Pastor Chris preaches from Luke 12:32-48. God's gift of the kingdom is a free gift but be at the ready for His glorious return.
Pastor Chris preaches from Luke 12:13-21. How God invites us to handle our money and how it reflects the virtues of the Christian life.
Pastor Chris preaches from Genesis 18:16-32. Abraham prays to God to spare the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Would he find any righteous today?
Pastor Chris preaches a powerful message on anxiety and worry from a classic story about Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42.
Pastor Chris preaches about the tension of understanding God as a God of love and a God of the law. Galatians 3:19-29
Pastor Chris preaches the final message of our 7 I AM statements of Jesus series with a message on hope beyond the grave.
Pastor Mark preaches part 6 of our THE 7 I AM STATEMENTS OF JESUS series with a message from John 15. An encouragement to remain connected to Christ.
Pastor Chris preaches part 5 of our THE 7 I AM STATEMENTS OF JESUS series with a message from John 14:1-7. An encouraging passage for all of us.
Pastor Mark preaches from John 10:11-18 as Jesus invites us into a relationship in which he leads us as a good shepherd leads his sheep.
Pastor Chris preaches from John 10:1-10 as Jesus calls out false leaders for their insincerity and treatment of God's people. We explore the voice of Jesus.
Pastor Pat preaches on John 8:12 and Mathew 5:14-16 on Jesus as the light of the world.
Pastor Chris preaches from John 6:26-37 on Jesus as the Bread of Life and how it not only satisfies by sustains us.
Pastor Chris preaches a message on the radical transformation of the disciples and Peter after Jesus' resurrection.
Pastor Chris preaches on Mark 16 on Easter Sunday. Is there more to Easter than ham and cheesy potatoes?
Pastor Chris gives us the history of Pontius Pilate's rise to power and invites us to consider how we would respond to Jesus if we were in the mob. Mark 15:1-20
Today Pastor Chris preaches from Mark 14:27-72 on the long night of Jesus' trial as we look at Peter, Judas and the Sanhedrin and explore what Jesus' words say about who He is.
Today Pastor Chris preaches from Mark 14:32-42 on what Jesus is saying as He anguishes in the garden of Gethsemane.
Today Pastor Mark preaches from Mark 14 to show that when we disappoint Jesus, he responds with love and commitment.
Today Pastor Chris preaches from Mark 13 on the end times as we relaunch our series "Rediscovering Jesus" vol. 4
Today Pastor Chris shares an update on the state of the church and draws us into focus by teaching on Ephesians 6:10-20
Pastor Mark preaches from Luke's "Sermon on the Plain" and invites us to consider if our blessings are only in this life or if our best days are still ahead.
Today Pastor Chris preaches on Hebrews 2:1-4 & 14-18. We mustn't drift from God during times of trouble, we've gotta go to Him because He understands.
Today Pastor Mark preaches pt. 5 of our series title "The Way" as he discusses how God-given revelation, from scripture, moves us towards holiness.
Today Pastor Mark will be preaching pt. 4 of our series title "The Way" as he discusses how cross-cultural collaboration is an expectation for Christian living.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 3 of our series title "The Way" with a message called Christ-compelled Multiplication.
Today Pastor Mark will be preaching pt. 2 of our series title "The Way" as he discusses how holiness directs our love towards justice.
Today Pastor Chris begins a new series for the month of January called "The Way" as we explore 5 distinctives of the Free Methodist Church that shape the was we understand scripture and our call to follow Christ. Today's message is on "Life-Giving Holiness".
Pastor Chris preaches the final message of our HE SHALL BE CALLED series as we learn about the character of Christ as the prince of peace.
Pastor Mark preaches pt. 3 of our series "He Shall be Called" with a message about Jesus as our Everlasting Father.
Pastor Mark preaches part 2 of our series "HE SHALL BE CALLED with a message from Isaiah 9 where the prophet declares the characteristics of the coming Messiah. This Sunday we look at "Mighty God".
Pastor Chris preaches part 1 of our series "HE SHALL BE CALLED with a message from Isaiah 9 where the prophet declares the characteristics of the coming Messiah. This Sunday we look at "Wonderful Counselor".
Pastor Chris preaches the final message in Vol. 3 of Rediscovering Jesus as we look at 3 traps set up to catch Jesus and how Jesus calls us to honor God because we belong to Him.
Rev. Paul Militzer, executive director of the Community Hope Center, preaches a message on the importance of coming to our relationship with Jesus with child-like faith. Mark 10:13-16.
Pastor Chris preaches from Mark 9 on suffering and how we must go through the cross to get to the glory.
Pastor Pat preaches from Mark 7 on holding on to the gospel like a dog on a bone. Make sure you have the right bone.
Pastor Chris preaches from Mark Ch. 6 and reminds us of the offensiveness of the gospel and then challenges us to not miss Jesus when he passes us by.
Rev. Dr. David Clemente shares of the work in Asia along with a message to all Christians to be a source of comfort.
Pastor Chris preaches pt. 5 of our Rediscovering Jesus series with a message from Mark 5 about the ultimate power.
Pastor Chris preaches from Mark 4 about how God want to reveal the secrets of the Kingdom of God.
Pastor Pat preaches a message from Mark 3. There is nothing that stops Jesus from his people.
Pastor Mark start our series in the book of Mark by reminding us of the importance of the preaching of Jesus and how He remained focused on the Kingdom.