Emmanuel Sunday Talks

How do you know you're a Christian? What does the Holy Spirit have to do with following Jesus? In this evening service, Matt continues to unpack the first chapter of Ephesians. What does it mean to be sealed by the spirit? In this preach, Matt helps us see how the good news of Jesus is for everyone, and that it's only by the power of the Holy Spirit that we receive Him. It's also by th...

What does it mean to share your faith and help others discover Jesus? On Saturday we had our Men's Conference where Phil explored the power of personal testimony, the importance of building genuine relationships with those who don’t yet know Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit in drawing people to faith. Through inspiring stories of lives being transformed, we’re reminded that evangelism i...

What does it look like to stand strong in the spiritual battles we face at home? At our Men's Conference on Saturday, Matt Carvel explored God’s calling for men as husbands, fathers and leaders, reminding us that our roles are not accidental - we are chosen, commissioned and appointed for a purpose. Looking at Abraham’s story in Genesis 18, he challenges us to lead our families in the way of J...

At our Men's Conference on Saturday, we were joined by Matt Hosier who explored the book of Job and reminded us that following Jesus doesn't mean we'll always have easy answers or trouble-free lives. We need a church that speaks the truth with compassion, stands alongside us through difficult seasons and points us to the hope we have in Jesus. Through the cross, we find a Saviour who u...

Where do you find hope when life feels difficult, the future feels uncertain, and your circumstances don't seem to change? This morning George preached to us from Ephesians 1 and explores the incredible inheritance we have in Jesus: a relationship with the God of hope, who has chosen us and promises never to let us go. Our hope isn't dependent on how strong our faith feels or how well life...

Have you ever looked at the world around you and wondered how God could possibly make things right? Matt Carvel reminds us that God has a plan far bigger than we can see: to unite all things in Jesus. Our lives are part of this incredible story, and while we can often become focused on our own happiness and circumstances, we’re invited to lift our eyes to something greater. Even when life feels me...

Is it possible to not feel guilty? In this sermon from our Sunday service going through Ephesians 1, George explores what it means to be set free from guilt through Jesus. We all carry the weight of things we’ve done wrong, things we wish we could change, and ways we’ve fallen short, but guilt isn’t something we can simply explain away or overcome by trying harder to be better. This message remind...

This morning, Tobi explores what it means to truly receive the love of God in Ephesians 1. We can know about God’s love intellectually while still struggling to experience it personally, but Ephesians reminds us that we have been chosen, adopted and loved by God before the foundation of the world. Through Jesus, we are invited to move from striving and behaving into belonging, discovering that our...

This morning Tim Jones preached to us from Ephesians 1, where he explores what it means to be  “in Christ”  and to receive every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Rather than measuring our lives by material success, circumstances or what the world calls “blessed,” he reminds us that our true identity, security and hope are found in Jesus. Because we are united with Christ, we are made new...

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...