Emmanuel Sunday Talks

Matt Simmonds kicks off our new preaching series through Ephesians 1, exploring the question,  “Who are we?”  In a world where identity is often shaped by our achievements, suffering, relationships, or how others see us, Paul points us to a deeper truth:  we are in Christ . As believers, we are saints - people who have been made holy, set apart and brought into belonging through Jesus. Our identit...

Paul Dawson preached to us from  Numbers 10  this Sunday and explores what it means to say “yes” to God and step into the promises He has placed before us. Through the story of Moses and Hobab, Paul challenges us to move beyond a heart of “no” and trust that God has given each person unique value, gifts, and purpose. We are reminded that God sees our worth, has something for each of us to contribu...

This sermon from  Hebrews 11  explores the life of Moses and what it means to live by faith rather than by sight. Moses chose God’s people over the temporary pleasures, identity, wealth, and power of Egypt because he was captivated by something eternal. The message encourages us to ground our identity in what God’s Word says, resist the fleeting things of this world, and trust God even when we can...

This sermon from  Acts 28  brings the  World Turned Upside Down  series to a powerful conclusion, showing that the Kingdom of God cannot be stopped. Through Paul’s journey from Malta to Rome, we see how God can use unexpected delays, difficult circumstances, and even opposition to advance the gospel. The message reminds us that we are not responsible for the fruit, but we are responsible for our f...

This sermon from  Acts 27  explores how God remains faithful and present with us in the middle of life’s storms. Through Paul’s journey at sea, we see how storms can leave us overwhelmed, hopeless, and questioning whether God cares, yet God is never absent. The message encourages us to cast off what weighs us down, listen for God’s voice, and hold onto the hope He gives - even when we cannot see t...

This sermon from  Acts 25–26  explores Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa and the power of sharing the hope we have in Jesus. Despite being imprisoned and facing powerful authorities, Paul confidently proclaims the resurrection and explains how Jesus transformed his life and called him to bring people from darkness to light. The message reminds us that our faith is not something to keep hidden,...

This sermon from  Acts 25  explores the supernatural peace Paul demonstrates while facing imprisonment, false accusations, and the possibility of death. His confidence comes from trusting Jesus and knowing that God is sovereign, even when he cannot see what God is doing. The message challenges us to strengthen our trust in God’s will, not just asking Him to change our circumstances but surrenderin...

This sermon from  Acts 24  explores what it means to trust God when life feels delayed, stuck, or uncertain. Through Paul’s imprisonment, we see that what may look like a setback can actually be a season where God is holding, protecting, and forming us. The message encourages us to resist taking shortcuts, embrace God’s timing, and learn to wait on Him with trust and confidence. Ultimately, it poi...

This sermon from Acts 22 on the 26th July explores the power of sharing the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Through Paul’s testimony before a hostile crowd, it reminds believers that every Christian is called to be ready to give a gentle and respectful defense of their faith, pointing others to the transforming grace of the gospel. The message encourages us to trust God's calling, even when it l...

This sermon from  Acts 23  explores the unstoppable power of God at work in the lives of His people. Through Paul’s imprisonment, the plot against his life, and God’s miraculous protection, the message reminds us that no opposition, hardship, or spiritual attack can overcome God’s purposes. It reveals how God works through both extraordinary power and ordinary people to accomplish His plans, stren...

This sermon from  Acts 21  explores what it means to faithfully follow Jesus, even when the path is difficult. Through Paul’s unwavering journey to Jerusalem, despite repeated warnings of suffering, the message highlights the importance of listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit above every other voice. It encourages believers to embrace God’s greater purpose, value the gift of Christian communi...

In Acts 20, we explore the Apostle Paul's final recorded miracle and heartfelt farewell to the Ephesian elders, revealing what mattered most in his life. This message challenges us to build a legacy of loving others, living with integrity, and remaining faithful to the gospel of God's grace. Discover how the transforming power of Jesus gives true life, shapes the Church, and calls every be...

This sermon from Acts 19 explores the clash between the Kingdom of God and the competing kingdoms of this world. Through the riot in Ephesus, it reveals how idols such as wealth, self, and worldly power promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us deceived, confused, and empty. In contrast, Jesus offers a kingdom built on truth, peace, and lasting power through His death, resurrection, and the Holy...

This sermon from  Exodus 33  explores what it means to be a people marked by the  presence of God . Through Moses’ bold prayer,  “Show me Your glory,”  it reminds us that God’s greatest gift is not merely His blessings, but His presence with His people. The message traces the Bible’s story from Eden to the tabernacle and ultimately to Jesus Christ, who, through His death and resurrection, removed...

This sermon from Acts 19 explores how Christians are uniquely empowered to face darkness, temptation, and spiritual opposition through the presence of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Paul’s ministry in Ephesus, it contrasts genuine spiritual power with empty religion, showing that true transformation comes not from formulas, rituals, or self-effort, but from a real encounter with Jesus Christ. The m...

This sermon concludes the Tabernacle series by revealing how every detail ultimately points to Jesus Christ. Through the priests, sacrifices, altar, and holy place, we see God's plan to bring sinful people into His presence - not through repeated rituals, but through the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ. Jesus is our perfect Priest, Sacrifice, and Mediator, who has secured our forgiveness and...

This sermon explores the holiness of God through the symbolism of the tabernacle and the bronze altar in Exodus. It highlights that God must be approached on His terms, not ours, and that His commands are given not to restrict us, but to draw us safely into His presence. The message points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of every sacrifice, altar, and ceremony in the Old Testament - the perfect...

This sermon explores God’s desire not only to be known about, but to be personally experienced through His presence and power. Looking at the tabernacle, Pentecost, and the work of the Holy Spirit, it highlights how God’s glory once filled the tabernacle and temple, but now dwells within His people through Jesus Christ. The message encourages believers not to settle for distant faith or routine re...

This sermon explores how the tabernacle in Exodus points back to the Garden of Eden and forward to the hope of eternal life with God. It reveals humanity’s deep longing for “home” - a longing ultimately fulfilled not in success, comfort, or relationships, but in Jesus Christ. The message shows how God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people, and how Jesus came to bring us back into relat...

This sermon from Exodus 25 reveals God’s deep desire not just for worship, but for relationship - His longing to dwell among His people. Through the tabernacle, we see a powerful picture ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who came to “tabernacle” among us and bring us into fullness of life. The message challenges us to move beyond empty religion or duty and instead respond to God’s grace with h...

This sermon explores the true meaning of the fear of the Lord, showing that it is not a fear that drives us away from God, but one that draws us closer in awe, wonder, and joy. Through the story of Jesus calming the storm, it highlights how encountering God’s power and mercy leads to a deeper reverence that replaces all other fears. The message explains that when we grasp the magnitude of Jesus’ l...

This message focuses on the return of Jesus as the coming King, drawing from Matthew 24 and reminding us that while no one knows the day or hour, we are called to live ready, awake, and full of faith. The sermon highlights that Jesus’ story is not complete without His return - when He will bring judgment, restoration, and eternal life to those who trust in Him. It encourages believers to fix their...

This Easter message celebrates Jesus as the true King revealed in the Gospel of Matthew - misunderstood, rejected, crucified, yet ultimately victorious through His resurrection. The sermon highlights how Jesus is not a king like the world expects, but one with ultimate authority over sin and death, who brings real freedom, peace, and forgiveness. Through His death and resurrection, He invites us i...

This Spring Gift Campaign is all about strengthening our church. In this episode, Matt is joined by Maddy Plant, who serves our Youth work across our sites. We have a team of 40+ people serving our youth week to week, and it is so rewarding to see young people grow strong in their faith, even becoming youth leaders themselves! We're raising money this gift campaign to help send them to Newday, a w...

This Spring Gift Campaign is all about strengthening our church. In this episode, Matt is joined by Christina Omoloso, who has been on the ground and on the campuses working with our Students and Young Adults in the city. A wave of interest in religion is sweeping this country - spearheaded by the younger generations. Giving into this gift campaign is a way for all of us to be part of this amazing...