Emmanuel Baptist Church of Lewiston Idaho

In Revelation 10, John sees a mighty angel, an open scroll, and a message that is both revealed and hidden. This sermon reminds us that God has not told us everything about His plan, but He has told us enough to trust Him, obey Him, and proclaim the gospel. Even when we live with unanswered questions, we can have hope because Jesus reigns, God’s promises will be fulfilled, and His mission continue...

In Genesis 29:31–35, Leah’s pain of being unseen becomes the place where God meets her with compassion. This sermon reminds us that even when others overlook us, God sees our struggle, hears our longing, and invites us to find our worth in Him. Join us as we discover hope for the hidden, weary, and wounded heart.

In Revelation 9, the fifth and sixth trumpets reveal a terrifying picture of judgment, demonic torment, and death. Yet even in the darkest scenes of Revelation, we are reminded that evil is not sovereign—God is. The powers of darkness are real and destructive, but they are also limited by the authority of God. This sermon explores how Revelation 9 exposes the true end of rebellion against God. Sin...

Revelation 8 shows the silence of heaven, the prayers of God’s people rising before Him, and the warning that His judgment is real, holy, and near.

"Who is able to stand?" This haunting question from Revelation 6 finds its answer in chapter 7. Before judgment falls, God pauses to seal His people—marking them as His own, securing them for eternity. The vision reveals two stunning truths: God saves a remnant people (the 144,000 from Israel's tribes), and that remnant becomes an innumerable multitude from every nation, tribe, and language. What...

This Easter, we will trace the story of Peter’s life from his first encounter with Jesus to the risen Christ meeting him on the shore after the resurrection. Through Peter’s calling, confession, failure, and restoration, we will see that Easter is not just the story of an empty tomb, but the story of a living Savior who restores broken people and calls them to follow Him again. If you have ever fe...

What happens when Jesus begins to judge the world? Revelation 6 pulls back the curtain on war, chaos, and collapse—but not without purpose. Discover what the breaking of the seals reveals about our world, our fears, and the sovereignty of Christ in the middle of it all.

Revelation 4–5 shifts our perspective from earth to heaven, reminding us that our greatest need isn’t changed circumstances but a clearer view of God. In these chapters, John sees the throne of heaven and the Lamb who alone is worthy, revealing that God is in control and Jesus is central to all things. This message invites us to lift our eyes, trust God in the midst of uncertainty, and reorient ou...

In Revelation 3, Jesus evaluates three churches and reveals what truly matters in the life of His people. Sardis had a reputation for being alive but was spiritually dying. Philadelphia had little strength but remained faithful to Christ. Laodicea believed it had everything but was spiritually lukewarm and indifferent. Through these letters, we see that Jesus does not measure His church by reputat...

What if Jesus wrote your church a personal letter today? In Revelation 2, He did exactly that for seven churches in Asia Minor, and His words cut straight to the heart. To Ephesus: "You work hard, but you've lost your first love." To Smyrna: "You look poor, but you're actually rich." To Pergamum: "You're faithful, but you're compromising." To Thyatira: "You're growing, but you're tolerating what d...

Unveiling the Risen Christ — Revelation 1 Revelation doesn’t begin with beasts, timelines, or fear—it begins with Jesus. In chapter one, we see a powerful vision of the risen Christ standing among His churches, reminding believers that He reigns over every king, holds authority over death itself, and calls His people to faithful witness. This message reframes Revelation not as a puzzle to solve, b...

A Peace That Holds Together explores how God forms a community marked by peace in a fractured world. Drawing from Philippians 4, this message shows that lasting peace doesn’t come from avoiding conflict, eliminating anxiety, or controlling our thoughts—but from practicing reconciliation in relationships, prayerful dependence in our emotions, and intentional focus in our minds. As Christ shapes how...

What does real spiritual maturity look like? In Philippians 3, Paul reminds us that the Christian life isn’t about arriving at perfection, but about faithfully pursuing Christ. Because Jesus has already taken hold of us, we press forward—leaving the past behind, fixing our eyes on eternity, and living as citizens of heaven. This message calls us to reject comparison, embrace grace, and run the rac...

Where does real confidence come from? In a world driven by performance, comparison, and self-effort, it’s easy to believe in Jesus while quietly trusting ourselves. In Philippians 3, Paul draws a sharp contrast between the kingdom of darkness—which relies on human effort—and the kingdom of light—which rests fully in what Christ has already done. This message invites us to release confidence in per...

What does it look like to live as a light in a dark world? In Philippians 2:19–30, Paul points to the faithful examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus—ordinary believers whose lives were poured out for the sake of Christ and others. This message explores how humility, selfless service, and devotion to the gospel reveal the kind of faith that shines brightly and is worthy of honor in the family of God...

Joy That Grows Up explores what joyful Christian maturity looks like when it’s lived out together in real community. In Philippians 2:1–18, Paul shows that true joy isn’t found in self-promotion or spiritual burnout, but in gospel-shaped unity, Christlike humility, and obedient living empowered by God. As we learn to share the mind of Christ and “work out” our salvation together, we discover a dee...

What does it look like to live when Christ truly comes first? In this message from Philippians 1:20–30, we explore how making Christ our highest value frees us to face both life and opposition without fear. As Paul writes from prison, he shows that courage, unity, and perseverance flow from a life centered on Jesus—not circumstances. This sermon challenges us to live with gospel-worthy courage, st...

Genuine joy isn’t found in favorable outcomes or settled circumstances—it grows when our confidence is anchored in God’s faithful work. In this message from Philippians 1:1–19, we see how Paul, writing from prison, models a joy rooted in gospel partnership, trust in God’s ongoing work, and confidence in His sovereign purposes. This passage invites us to shift our joy from what we can control to wh...

Christmas Sunday — Preparing the Way (Malachi 4:4–6) On Christmas Sunday, we step into the silence between the Old and New Testaments and discover how God prepares hearts before He fulfills His promises. From Malachi’s final words to the arrival of John the Baptist, this message invites us into the season of Advent as a time of waiting, remembering, and preparing. As we look ahead to Christmas Eve...

When our circumstances become the lens through which we view God, faith grows tired and discouragement sets in. In Malachi 3:6–4:3, God calls His people back to two anchors that restore fresh faith: remembering His unchanging character and seeing life through an eternal perspective. When we recenter our hearts on who God is and what He promises, obedience regains meaning, hope is renewed, and fait...

“Ingredients for Fresh Faith: Faithfulness & Fear” In this passage, God confronts His people about the slow drift of their hearts—broken covenant relationships, unfaithfulness in worship, and a loss of holy reverence. Through Malachi, the Lord calls His people back to purity, integrity, and wholehearted devotion. He exposes the small compromises that lead to spiritual decay, but He also promises a...

In Malachi’s day, God confronted His people—and especially His priests—for offering worship that was careless, half-hearted, and dishonoring to His name. Instead of giving God their best, they brought what was leftover, damaged, or convenient. Through Malachi, God exposes the danger of routine religion, empty rituals, and divided hearts, and calls His people back to authentic, reverent, God-center...

Can you really know that you have eternal life? John closes his letter reminding believers that faith in Christ brings unshakable confidence — confidence in salvation, in prayer, and in daily living. This passage calls us to rest in God’s assurance, pray according to His will, walk in holiness, and guard our hearts from anything that would take His place. When our lives are anchored in Christ, our...

In this message, we look at what it means to truly belong to the family of God. Just as children bear a family resemblance, every believer carries spiritual birthmarks that identify them as God’s own. John highlights three defining traits — love, obedience, and faith — that flow naturally from being born of God. We discover that love for God and others shows our relationship with the Father, obedi...