Emmanuel Sunday Talks

Stephen Dawson continues our reboot_ preaching series looking at Genesis 22:1-24. When Abraham and Isaac go up the mountain to sacrifice, they seem to lack a very important part of the equation: the lamb! Tune in to see how God proves his trustworthiness and goodness through this testing of Abraham's faith, and how he can and will do the same in your life.

Simon Brading continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of legalism.

Stephen Dawson looks at God’s compassion for Hagar and Ishmael and what this says to us today.

reboot_fear // Genesis 20:1-18 by We Are Emmanuel

Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back at Sodom during it's destruction. Tobi Ford-Western unpacks these two shocking stories of sin and judgement and what this teaches about a God of grace.

What do you think of when you hear, 'Soddom and Gomorrah'? How about 'Fire and Brimstone'? Guest preacher Glen Scrivener walks us through the difficult passage of Genesis 19:23-38, and shows us how this story is all of our stories. But that God's grace, mercy, and love is what is able to seize us from our sin addicted lives, and bring us into true freedom and family through Christ.

Here we have one of the high points of scripture on the subject of praying. Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Gomorrah – especially with Lot’s family in mind. Joel Virgo teaches us about the nature of intercession and how we can learn to pray. But more importantly we see a type of the great intercessor.

This passage finds Sarah and Abraham experiencing delay, doubt, and overall weakness as they wait for the fulfilment of God's promise of a Son. Joel helps us see how they, and we, find our fulfilment in God despite these very relatable, human conditions, in this continuation of our reboot preaching series focusing on 'fulfilment'

God introduces circumcision as a sign of covenant. What does this mean and what difference does it make to us? Matt Carvel continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'obedience'.

Happy Father's Day! Moving on to Chapter 16 of Genesis, Abram is distracted and allows himself to be swayed from his focus on God... Leading to a big mistake. How can we keep from doing the same? Joel Virgo continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'family'.

Despite having just won a great victory, Abram is still in angst over his childlessness. This is the biggest issue in his life. God answers him in his pain not with a physical solution, but with a promise. Tobi Ford-Western continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'promise'.

Sometimes we can live as though our lives are dictated by the things that remain unfulfilled. We can feel like we will never be who we should, but God has come down to us and through faith in Him - everything changes. Matt Carvel continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'faith'.

What is priesthood, and why do we need Jesus as our great high priest? Stephen Dawson continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of priesthood.

How can we live in the tension of being peaceable and also distinctive? Glen Scrivener continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'rescue'.

What does it look like to be glad to give and have faith to be generous? Joel Virgo continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'generosity'.

What happens when we lose sight of what God has called us to? Even though we are sinners and sufferers, God rescues us and invites us into a bigger story. Matt Carvel continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'faithfulness'.

What does it look like to have confident trust in God? God is always on-the-go, coming close to you wherever you are and fulfilling His promises. Tobi Ford-Western continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'humanity'.

Is the Bible reliable and trustworthy? Is it profitable and spiritual? When the Bible confuses you, you've got to think, read and consider over time to see the joy that it brings. Joel Virgo continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'history'.

What does it look like for different cultures to come together? God's intention for humanity is dependence on Him and diversity within communities. Matt Carvel continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'diversity'.

What happens when we chase dreams that aren't suited for us? Are we building futures on our own sense of security? Joel Virgo opens our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'purpose'.

As we begin to talk about a roadmap out of lockdown, deep down we know that even with the elimination of COVID, the reality is that not all our problems go away. There is a greater hope available to us. In the death of Jesus, God reveals His intention to save and reduce people from much bigger problems.

In a culture with a lot of information and so little wisdom, what does it look like to follow good examples and firm instruction? Matt Carvel finishes our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Imitation'.

Can we be friends when we don’t agree? How can we approach disagreement with love, forgiveness and prayer? Tobi Ford-Western continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Handling Disagreement'.

How can friendships become toxic? We know what it's like to be an outsider but is it just as painful to be on the inside? Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'The Clique'.

If they are doing it does that mean I should? If they are not doing it, does that mean I shouldn’t? If I am free from ‘their rules’ that means I can ignore them, right? Where there is a moral disagreement we should approach with humility & thanksgiving to God. Matt Carvel continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Freedom & Conscience'.