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.
Each week, we will post Sundays preaching message, followed on Tuesday's with a discussion with Pastor Chris and his wife Leah as they review the Questions For Further Reflections, from that week's Connect Groups.
Pastor Chris preaches from Joshua 14:6-15 as we consider our purpose and convictions for the future of His kingdom. Are you ready to face Giants?
Pastor Mark preaches from Joshua 10:1–14 on how we, like the Israelites, move forward in faith.
Pastor Chris preaches a powerful message on the importance of being on your guard as we look at Joshua 9.
Pastor Chris preaches a powerful message on how we can recovers after we've failed. Joshua 8:30-35.
Pastor Chris preaches a powerful message on the effects of sin and how we can recover from failure. Joshua 7:6-13.
Pastor Mark preaches an important message from Joshua 2:1-16 & 20 on overcoming obstacles.
Pastor Chris preaches a message on Joshua 1:1-9 as Joshua begins to move the people of God to the promised land. What can we learn about our own journey from theirs?
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 pt. 5 of our summer series.
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?
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