Emmanuel Podcasts

Join Pastor Chris and Leah Smith as they discuss their views on this Sunday's message and answer this week's questions for further reflection.  QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION Read Ephesians 13:1-13.  Are there any ideas here that stand out to you?  Anything you don’t understand or wonder about? God’s plans for you are always better than your plans for yourself.  Do you agree with this sta...

Pastor Mark preaches pt. 5 of our series in Ephesians titled "God's Plan For His People".  We look at Paul's call to the church and His plan for their future. Ephesians 3:1-13

Questions for Further Reflection Read Ephesians 2:11-22.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise? Is there anything in your life that has made you feel like you don’t belong?  If you are comfortable in sharing, please share.  Where did that fear come from?  Was it from humans or from God? What are ways that the church has created bar...

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 4 of our series in Ephesians titled "How The Church is Different?".  We look at Paul's reminder to the Gentiles of the life before Christ and the unity they with each other and with God. Ephesians 2:11-22

Here are this week's Questions for Further Reflection: Read Ephesians 2:1-10.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise? Paul uses strong ideas to describe our lives before Christ (dead and enslavement).  Is Paul exaggerating?  Why do you think that Paul uses such strong language?  Why do you think that people choose to be enslaved to...

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 3 of our series in Ephesians titled "How Are We Savedr?".  We look at Paul's reminder to the Gentiles of the life before Christ and how we can be saved into new life. Ephesians 2:1-10

Questions for Further Reflection Read Ephesians 1:15-23.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise? What are some of the “disputable matters” of the faith that we should hold loosely?  Think in terms of doctrines that we should be close fisted about vs. open-handed.  Reflect with your group on times that you have allowed an open-handed...

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 2 of our series in Ephesians titled "What Are We Known For?".  We look at Paul's prayer for the saints and what Christians are know for.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION Read Ephesians 1:3-14. What stands out to you in this passage? Is there anything that you find exciting? Verses 7 & 8 speak of the riches of God’s grace, that he lavished on us. Are there riches you have received from God that you especially appreciate? If so, what are they? Verse 5 says that because God loved us, he predestined us for adoption to sonshi...

Pastor Mark preaches pt. 1 of our series in Ephesians titled "In Him".  We will look at how Jesus shapes our identity and how knowing Him radically shapes our lives. Ephesians 1:3-14

Pastor Chris preaches our Easter message on John 3:16-21.  The good news of Jesus Christ!

Pastor Chris and Leah Smith answer our Connect questions for further discussion based on each week's sermon. Questions for Further Reflection Read Luke10:25-37.  In reflecting on today’s message, what stands out to you as you read this text?  Anything new about these verses that takes you by surprise? What are some unfair stereotypes that you have thought about other races?  How have you observed...

Pastor Chris preaches part 5 of our new series titled OUTCASTS as we look at how the Bible responds to certain marginalized people in scripture.  This week Pastor Chris looks at how the Bible responds to the Racial Enemies.

Pastor Chris and Leah Smith answer our Connect questions for further discussion based on each week's sermon.  

Pastor Chris preaches part 4 of our new series titled OUTCASTS as we look at how the Bible responds to certain marginalized people in scripture.  This week Pastor Chris looks at how the Bible responds to the The Oppressed.

Pastor Chris and Leah Smith answer our Connect questions for further discussion based on each week's sermon.  

Pastor Chris preaches part 3 of our new series titled OUTCASTS as we look at how the Bible responds to certain marginalized people in scripture.  This week Pastor Chris looks at how the Bible responds to the The Unclean.

Pastor Mark preaches part 1 of our new series titled OUTCASTS as we look at how the Bible responds to certain marginalized people in scripture.  This week Pastor Mark looks at how the Bible responds to the poor.

Pastor Chris preaches part 1 of our new series titled OUTCASTS as we look at how the Bible responds to certain marginalized people in scripture.  This week Pastor Chris looks at how the Bible responds to women.

Pastor Chris preaches part 4 of our Firm Foundations series as we spend February reviewing the mission of Emmanuel.  Pastor Chris preaches from Luke 21:1-4 on sacrificial giving.

Pastor Chris preaches part 3 of our Firm Foundations series as we spend February reviewing the mission of Emmanuel.  Pastor Chris preaches from John 13:1-17 on serving radically.

Pastor Mark preaches part 2 of our Firm Foundations series as we spend February reviewing the mission of Emmanuel.  Pastor Mark preaches from Ephesians 5:1-2 & Matthew 5:43-47.  We also have the privilege of dedicating 2 children during the service.

Pastor Chris preaches part 1 of our Firm Foundations series as we spend February reviewing the mission of Emmanuel.  Pastor Chris preaches from Matthew 22:36-40 and Matthew 28:19& 20.

Guest preacher, Pastor Pat Heston (former associate pastor at EFMC, now retired) preaches part 5 of our Ghost Stories series with a message on the fifth movement of the Holy Spirit, the spirits role as helper.

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 4 of our series "Ghost Stories" and preaches from Colossians 3:1-17 on "The Finished Work of the Holy Spirit" a message on sanctification,