Light for Living - Immanuel Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Dr. Clark Whitney
Join us for uplifting messages through the life-changing Word of God! This podcast features the Sunday morning messages of Immanuel Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas where Dr. Clark Whitney serves as the Senior Pastor.
In this week's episode, we explore the profound role of fatherhood as a divine stewardship and a reflection of God's care for us. Fathers are depicted as protectors, providers, role models, and spiritual leaders who have theopportunity to influence their families and the world for Christ. Key Verses: Ephesians 6:4 (NIV) : "Fathers, do not exasperate your children: instead. bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."; Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) : "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
In this podcast episode, we explore the significance of the names of God and how they reveal His character and nature. Let's delve in to the four names of God mentioned in Psalm 91:1-2: El Elyon (The Most High), El Shaddai (The Almighty), Jehovah (The Lord) and Elohim (God). Understanding these names can bring us closer to the heart of Cod. Our position is a privilege of being near to God, only available through Jesus' sacrifice. Today, we are invited to dwell in God's presence and find refuge and strength in Him.Key verses: Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) : "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow or the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.'Exodus 3:14 (NIV) : "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: "I AM has sent me to you."
There is a beautiful parallel between the characteristics of a palm tree and the life of a righteous person. In this episode, Dr. Clark Whitney emphasizes the importance of being planted in the house of the Lord, flourishing in faith, and bearing fruit even in old age. He also touches on the concept of righteousness, explaining that true righteousness comes only through faith in Jesus Christ. We are each called to respond to God's faithfulness by being faithful ourselves, and to show the world that the Lord is our rock through our flourishing lives.
Series: Family MattersPassage: Deuteronomy 20:19-20Place: Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate and Time: May 19, 2024 11:00 amNew Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respond
Series: Family MattersPassage: Judges 4-5Place: Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate and Time: May 12, 2024, 11:00 am New Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respond
Series: Family MattersPassage: 1 Samuel 2:17-21Place: Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate and Time: May 5, 2024, 11:00 am New Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respond
Series: Family MattersPassage: Judges 3:31Place: Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate and Time: April 21, 2024, 11:00 am New Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respond
Series: Family MattersPassage: Genesis 2:15-3:7Place: Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate and Time: April 14, 2024, 11:00 am New Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respondConnect with Us: ibceldorado.comGive: ibceldorado.com/give
Title: What Does the Future Hold for Immanuel Baptist Church?Series: Family MattersDate and Place: 11:00am, April 8, 2024, Immanuel Baptist ChurchScripture: Selected ScripturesThank you for supporting Immanuel Baptist Church!New Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respondConnect with Us: ibceldorado.comGive: ibceldorado.com/give
Date: 11:00am, March 31, 2024Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8Thank you for supporting Immanuel Baptist Church!New Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respondConnect with Us: ibceldorado.comGive: ibceldorado.com/give
Guest Speaker: Wade TottyMarch 24, 2024Thank you for supporting Immanuel Baptist Church!New Here: https://www.ibceldorado.com/newI need Jesus: https://form.church/respondI need prayer: https://form.church/respondI want to be baptized: https://form.church/respondConnect with Us: ibceldorado.comGive: ibceldorado.com/give
Passage: Matthew 6:9-14, 25-34Series: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00 am | 3/17/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11, Selected ScripturesSeries: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00 am | 3/10/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:15-16, Selected Scriptures Series: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00 am | 3/3/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Luke 17:5-6; Selected ScripturesSeries: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00 am | 2/25/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:12Series: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00 am | 2/18/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:14-15Series: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00 am | 2/11/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: 1 Samuel 16Series: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00 am | 2/4/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Romans 11:33-36; Psalm 25:4, Proverbs 22:4Series: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00am | 1/28/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Mark 10:42-45Series: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00am | 1/14/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Acts 17:22-34 NLTSeries: Traits of the Greats: Ten Essentials for a Life that Makes a DifferenceTime and Date: 11:00am | 1/7/24Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Speaker: Cooper BriggsPassage: Acts 9:1-31Date: 12-31-23Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Selected ScripturesSeries: The Gifts of Christmas Date: 11:00 am, December 24th, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: Selected ScripturesSeries: The Gifts of Christmas Date: 11:00 am, December 17th, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Passage: 1 Peter 4:10Series: The Gifts of Christmas Date: 11:00 am, December 10th, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Series: The Gifts of Christmas Passage: John 3:16, James 1:17, Selected Scriptures Date: 11:00 am, November 23, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Date and Time: 11:00 am, November 26, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist ChurchSeries: Standalone MessageScripture: Philippians 4:4-7
Passage: Revelation 4; Selected ScripturesSeries: Revelation: The King is ComingPlace and Time: 11:00 am, Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate: November 12, 2023
Passage: Revelation 3:14-22Series: Revelation: The King is ComingPlace and Time: 11:00 am, Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate: November 5, 2023
Passage: Revelation 3:1-13Series: Revelation: The King is ComingPlace and Time: 11:00 am, Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate: October 29, 2023
Passage: Revelation 2:19-29Series: Revelation: The King is ComingPlace and Time: 11:00am, Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate: October 15, 2023
Passage: Revelation 2:8-17Series: Revelation: The King is ComingPlace and Time: 11:00am, Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate: October 8, 2023
Passage: Revelation 2:1-7Series: Revelation: The King is ComingPlace and Time: 11:00am, Immanuel Baptist Church Date: October 1, 2023Main Idea: We must never forget Jesus’ love for us — and we should never let our love for Him grow cold.
Passage: Revelation 1:1-20Series: Revelation: The King is ComingPlace and Time: 11:00am, Immanuel Baptist ChurchDate: September 24, 2023
Series: Fire FallPassage: Acts 20:17-24Time/Date: 11:00am, Sunday, September 10th, 2023
Series: Standalone SermonPassage: Hebrews 13:7-8Time/Date: 11:00am, September 3, 2023 Location: Immanuel Baptist Church El Dorado, AR
Series: Fire Fall: The Holy Spirit and Everyday Life Passage: Acts 8Date: 11:00am, August 27, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Series: Fire Fall: The Holy Spirit and Everyday Life Passage: Ephesians 6:16-20; Jude 20-21Date: 11:00am, August 20, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Title: How Can You Be Filled With the Holy Spirit? Series: Fire Fall: The Holy Spirit and Everyday Life Passage: Ephesians 5:18Date: 11:00am, August 13, 2023Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Sermon Series: Fire FallTitle: The Wonder and Work of the Holy Spirit Time & Date: 11:00am, August 6, 2023 Place: Immanuel Baptist ChurchPassage: John 14:15-31, John 16:7-15
Title: Brand New LifePassage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 Series: Standalone Messages Date: 7-23-23Main Idea: Everyone can have a brand new life through salvation in Jesus. You cannot truly encounter Jesus and not be changed.
Title: Living an Extraordinary Life Passage: Luke 5:1-11Date: May 28, 2023Main Idea: Jesus can turn our ordinary life into an extraordinary life. By living in Him, you can make a difference that is greater than you could ever imagine.
Passage: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Series: Summer Road Trip Title: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do Date: June 4, 2023 Main Question: What do you do when you don’t know what to do?
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Series: Summer Road Trip Title: Fathers, Faith, and Family Date: June 18, 2023 Main Question: How can a family develop strong faith in God?
What do you do when you feel stuck? Passage: Mark 10:46-52 Series: Summer Road Trip 6/11/23
Luke 5:1-11
Jesus can turn our ordinary life into an extraordinary life. By living in Him, you can make a difference that is greater than you could ever imagine.
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Passage: Acts 17:10-15
Series: The Bible Code
Title: The Berean Code
Date: May 21, 2023
Passage: Hebrews 9
Series: The Bible Code
Title: The Tabernacle Code
Date: May 14, 2023
Main Idea: In the Old Testament, the Tabernacle was where priests offered sacrifices for the people’s sins. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice, fulfilled the Tabernacle and restored the relationship between God and man.
Title: The Adam Code
Passage: Romans 5:12-21
Series: The Bible Code
Date: May 7, 2023
Main Idea: The story of the Bible can be summed up in the comparison of two men: Adam and Christ. Each man’s actions have big consequences for our lives.
Main Idea: Everything that we need to be right with God was done on the cross. At the cross, Jesus, the perfect Son of God, bore our sin and died in our place.
John 19:25-30
Main Idea: When Jesus speaks, everything changes. He alone has the power to proclaim us forgiven before God.
Luke 23:32-43
Main Idea:When we bring our doubts to Jesus, He can use them to strengthen our faith.
Mark 9:14-29
Main Idea: God has a plan with the pieces. There are lessons He teaches and purposes He accomplishes through our pain.
Depression is a heaviness of heart.
Discouragement is a loss of confidence and enthusiasm for what God has called us to do.
1 Kings 19:1-18
Main Idea: Brokenness is being so crushed by inward or outward circumstances that you have no other place to turn to but God.
Genesis 3
Main Idea:At Immanuel Baptist Church, every member is a minister.
Ministry is service to God and people in Jesus’ name.
Acts 20:17-24
Main Idea: Everything we have belongs to God. He provides all of our needs. A proper perspective of money leads to peace, blessing, and advancement of God’s Kingdom.
Matthew 6:19-33
Main Idea: The Wise Men show us that Jesus is a gift for all people and that He alone is worthy.
Matthew 2:1-12
Main Idea: The story of the shepherds teaches us that it’s not enough just to know about the Christmas story; we must respond to the story with our actions.
Luke 2:1-20
MAIN IDEA: *The story of Mary teaches us that our availability to be used by God matters more than our ability to do what he asks us to do. When we say “yes” to Him, He gives us everything we need to obey Him.
Luke 1:26-56*
MAIN IDEA:
As history comes to an end, our world will look darker. No matter how bleak it seems, God is in control and is orchestrating everything according to His plan.
Daniel 11 & 12
MAIN IDEA:
The Bible is a tale of two cities: the city of man and the city of God. Which city are you living for?
Daniel 9:1-19
Main Idea: The Bible predicts that people will increasingly reject God before Jesus returns. This prediction motivates us to stand firm on the truth.
Daniel 8
Main Idea: No matter what it looks like, God is in control. The history of man is temporary, but God’s kingdom lasts forever.
Daniel 7