Sermons
There is life, hope, and healing found in the Word of God. At Emmanuel Baptist Church, we value the preaching of the Word of God. The timeless truths of the Bible are as relevant today as they were the day they were written. We hope that the messages found here will encourage you and strengthen you as you explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 2:1-12 BIG IDEA God is at work; let us worship. INTRODUCTION I found some interesting facts about the Christmas season in my reading today. First off, Christmas decorating is really dangerous. If you’ve ever watched Clark Griswold decorate his …
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 BIG IDEA The mind that is preoccupied with God will be set free from the irritations of this world. INTRODUCTION Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God …
BIG IDEA Pride is spiritual insanity, placing you where only God belongs. INTRODUCTION “Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology… He was a very beautiful young man, and many fell in love with him. However, he only showed them disdain …
Daniel 3:3-30 BIG IDEA You can affirm God with your mouth without ever accepting His Leadership in your heart. INTRODUCTION My introduction to the United States Army was a bit different than the average new Soldier. As a Commissioned Officer, …
Daniel 2:46-3:8 BIG IDEA You can affirm God with your mouth without ever accepting His Leadership in your heart. INTRODUCTION Years ago, our large family inhabited a small townhouse in the State Capital of New York, Albany. Our neighbors to …
Luke 10:27; 11:33-38 BIG IDEA: Don’t be fearful regarding mankind. INTRODUCTION Fear. Worry. Anxiety. These are words that summarize much of the human condition in 2020. All three words are related, but they are not exactly the same. However, there …
Luke 10:27; 11:33-38 BIG IDEA You are what you love, but you do not always love what you think you love. INTRODUCTION When I was a kid, I always had problems finding simple things my parents sent me to find. …
Haggai 2:1-9 BIG IDEA “The ‘good ‘ol’ days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems…” — Billy Joel INTRODUCTION Time is a funny thing. There is a past, a present, and a future. The events and …
“You are what you love, but you may not love what you think you love.” –James K. A. Smith
I Samuel 15 BIG IDEA Disobedience is a short-term decision with long-term consequences. INTRODUCTION God often asks ordinary people to do the most extraordinary things. No matter how crazy it may seem, when God makes a request we must obey. …
