Emmanuel Sunday Talks

Sin is like a grenade, that when it goes off, has all kinds of impact. But God is gracious and happily associates with the dysfunctional family and has them in His family line as His ancestors and us as His descendants.

As Christians, are we allowed to use deceptive methods if the ends justify the means? In season 12 episode 4 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Sophie Cox discussing our latest sermon ‘A Very Dysfunctional Family’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures’ as well as opening up topical discussions relevant to our culture today. Resources mentioned: Find ou...

The very messy story of a very messy family. All the characters are bad in different ways and yet God’s blessings and promises endure. Ultimately, Jacob gets blessed because of grace and him pretending to be Esau is a picture of us being ‘hidden in Christ’. We get God’s favour because we have the righteousness of Christ, not our own righteousness.

How can I find time with God when I’m so busy? What does spending time with God practically look like? In season 12 episode 3 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Jess Kaloki, and Larissa Matson discussing our latest sermon ‘The ‘Story of an Unremarkable Man’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures as well as opening up topical discussions relevant to our culture today. Reso...

Isaac is named among the 3 patriarchs, but in reality, his story is pretty unremarkable. Anything of note in his life is just a repeat of what has been done before by Abraham. But God uses the ordinary actions of ordinary people to carry out His extraordinary plan of blessing to the world.

How should we respond to the topic of abortion? How can I practically walk through seasons of famine and failure? In season 12 episode 2 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Christine Liddiard discussing our latest sermon 'I’m the Middle of the Famine' from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures as well as opening up topical discussions relevant to our culture...

God blesses Isaac despite his circumstances (famine) and his sin. The cross is the ultimate example of God bringing blessing and forgiveness through adversity and through (and because of) sin.

In season 12 episode 1 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Matt Davis discussing our latest sermon 'How A Bowl of Lentil Stew Changed Everything' from our current teaching series 'The Promise Endures'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-WBy2DhOrM

Easu rejects his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew. But the revelation of the wonder of Christ is key to resisting the temptation to go after other things.

Both Abraham's servant and Rebekah are examples of faithfulness, pointing us to the true Faithful Servant who said, ‘not My will but Yours’ We see how God orchestrates and works through the normal circumstances of life for His higher purposes.

As we begin to look to the future post-pandemic, optimism can be checked by the reality of war, financial challenges and a sense of false dawn. The end of the pandemic hasn't solved all our problems. But there is hope.

At first blush, James’ compassionate last words might seem at odds with the robust way he has spoken to hypocrites (echoing his older brother) and called them to account for their double standards. What is different here? A ‘wanderer’ is not a hypocrite pure-and-simple, not seemingly a self-deceived pride-filled God-hater but rather a bruised reed (and we know how the Lord feels about those…)

In season 11 episode 9 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt, Yohaan, and Sophie discussing our latest sermon 'Resilient in Community' from our current teaching series 'Resilient'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://youtu.be/5_7bcUbuz4M For more information and resources follow: www.weareemmanuel.com Follow Emmanuel on these platforms: Instagram: @WeAreEmmanuel Twitter: @WeAreEmmanuel Facebook...

Wisdom in community is not a po-faced and earnest thing: Celebration, healing, prevailing prayer and forgiveness are the pulsing blood of the community of Christ. Authority is given by the Lord to his under-Shepherds to minister as servants in healing power to one another and make manifest the Kingdom that is coming. The power of the kingdom is exercised in gentleness, confidence and joy.

In season 11 episode 8 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Tobi Ford-Western discussing our latest sermon 'Ruling in Prayer' from our current teaching series 'Resilient'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://youtu.be/Sjz6NnSMok0 Book Recommendations: Circle Maker - Mark Batterson Secrets of a Prayer Warrior - Derek Prince

The ‘prayer of a righteous person’ - does this mean that one needs to attain a certain level of holiness of life before being heard? No, we are righteous in Christ. But there is something to be said for the pure of heart being able to ‘see God’

In season 11 episode 7 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Christine Liddiard discussing our latest sermon 'Stability and Endurance' from our current teaching series 'Resilient'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://youtu.be/eGCRM6QsJns

Sitting tight, standing firm, staying confident in the midst of seeming stasis. All of these depend upon the depth of confidence possessed, and that in turn depends on the knowledge of and belief in the utter sovereignty of God.

In season 11 episode 6 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, Sophie Cox, and Matt Davis discussing our latest sermon 'Rich Forever' from our newest series 'Resilient'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://youtu.be/zhySHL79CZU For more information and resources follow: www.weareemmanuel.com Follow Emmanuel on these platforms: Instagram: @WeAreEmmanuel Twitter: @WeAreEmmanue...

What’s wrong with being rich? Why are they told to ‘weep and howl’? Do riches make you de facto unrighteous? No, but Jesus does say it is harder if you are rich. You are carrying a greater burden and can’t run so freely.

In season 11 episode 5 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, Christine Liddiard, and Matt Davis discussing our latest sermon 'What Is Your Life' from our newest series 'Resilient'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://youtu.be/eDk_J_beovQ Book recommendations mentioned: 1. We All Know how this Ends: Lessons about Life and Living from Working with Death and Dying by Anna Ly...

Our endeavours should be both whole hearted and tentative: Wholehearted in the sense of commitment and others-oriented responsibility. Tentative in the sense of humility at circumstances beyond our control and particularly the Lord’s Will.

In season 11 episode 4 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Jess Kaloki, LeAnn Gyekye, and Tobi Ford-Western discussing our latest sermon 'Human Passion vs God Passion' from our newest series 'Resilient'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://youtu.be/8CXOzI4PtBo For more information and resources follow: www.weareemmanuel.com Follow Emmanuel on these platforms: Instagram: @WeAreEmmanuel...

Where do personal conflicts come from? Grasping for prominence and fear of missing out can be so great as to compromise and exceed our care for others. How are our hearts to be captivated with His cause? His majesty and beauty?

In season 11 episode 3 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Christine Liddiard, and Stephen Dawson discussing our latest sermon 'Wisdom from Above' from our newest series 'Resilient'.