Emmanuel Sunday Talks

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...

This sermon explores the holiness of God through the symbolism of the tabernacle and the bronze altar in Exodus. It highlights that God must be approached on His terms, not ours, and that His commands are given not to restrict us, but to draw us safely into His presence. The message points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of every sacrifice, altar, and ceremony in the Old Testament - the perfect...

This sermon explores God’s desire not only to be known about, but to be personally experienced through His presence and power. Looking at the tabernacle, Pentecost, and the work of the Holy Spirit, it highlights how God’s glory once filled the tabernacle and temple, but now dwells within His people through Jesus Christ. The message encourages believers not to settle for distant faith or routine re...

This sermon explores how the tabernacle in Exodus points back to the Garden of Eden and forward to the hope of eternal life with God. It reveals humanity’s deep longing for “home” - a longing ultimately fulfilled not in success, comfort, or relationships, but in Jesus Christ. The message shows how God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people, and how Jesus came to bring us back into relat...

This sermon from Exodus 25 reveals God’s deep desire not just for worship, but for relationship - His longing to dwell among His people. Through the tabernacle, we see a powerful picture ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who came to “tabernacle” among us and bring us into fullness of life. The message challenges us to move beyond empty religion or duty and instead respond to God’s grace with h...

This sermon explores the true meaning of the fear of the Lord, showing that it is not a fear that drives us away from God, but one that draws us closer in awe, wonder, and joy. Through the story of Jesus calming the storm, it highlights how encountering God’s power and mercy leads to a deeper reverence that replaces all other fears. The message explains that when we grasp the magnitude of Jesus’ l...

This message focuses on the return of Jesus as the coming King, drawing from Matthew 24 and reminding us that while no one knows the day or hour, we are called to live ready, awake, and full of faith. The sermon highlights that Jesus’ story is not complete without His return - when He will bring judgment, restoration, and eternal life to those who trust in Him. It encourages believers to fix their...

This Easter message celebrates Jesus as the true King revealed in the Gospel of Matthew - misunderstood, rejected, crucified, yet ultimately victorious through His resurrection. The sermon highlights how Jesus is not a king like the world expects, but one with ultimate authority over sin and death, who brings real freedom, peace, and forgiveness. Through His death and resurrection, He invites us i...

This Spring Gift Campaign is all about strengthening our church. In this episode, Matt is joined by Maddy Plant, who serves our Youth work across our sites. We have a team of 40+ people serving our youth week to week, and it is so rewarding to see young people grow strong in their faith, even becoming youth leaders themselves! We're raising money this gift campaign to help send them to Newday, a w...

This Spring Gift Campaign is all about strengthening our church. In this episode, Matt is joined by Christina Omoloso, who has been on the ground and on the campuses working with our Students and Young Adults in the city. A wave of interest in religion is sweeping this country - spearheaded by the younger generations. Giving into this gift campaign is a way for all of us to be part of this amazing...

What a day we had this Spring 2026 as we gathered women from across our church (and friends from abroad and other churches in the area) to come together in beautiful sisterhood in Christ. In this main session talk, Nicola McCoosh of Emmanuel Belfast shares about being Rooted in Mission, wherever that is, whatever the cost, knowing that Jesus is worthy. We hope you enjoy this talk, be sure to check...

What a day we had this Spring 2026 as we gathered women from across our church (and friends from abroad and other churches in the area) to come together in beautiful sisterhood in Christ. In this seminar, Larissa shares with us about being Rooted in Holiness, and how sanctification IS something made possible through Jesus and the Spirit. We hope you enjoy this talk, be sure to check out the others...

What a day we had this Spring 2026 as we gathered women from across our church (and friends from abroad and other churches in the area) to come together in beautiful sisterhood in Christ. In this seminar, Rachel Fellingham shares with us about being Rooted in Rest. So get a cuppa, put your feet up, put your phone on Do Not Disturb, and we hope you enjoy this talk. Be sure to check out the others f...

What a day we had this Spring 2026 as we gathered women from across our church (and friends from abroad and other churches in the area) to come together in beautiful sisterhood in Christ. In this main session talk, Jo Simmonds shares with us about being Rooted in the Love of God through every season of life. We hope you enjoy this talk, be sure to check out the others from the day on being Rooted...

This message calls the church to joyful, faith-filled generosity, rooted in a deep love for the local church as God’s family. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 3, it highlights the Apostle Paul’s heart for believers and challenges us to see our role in the ongoing story of the church - investing not just financially, but spiritually in future generations. From buildings to youth and student ministry, t...

This Spring Gift Campaign is all about strengthening our church. In this episode, Matt is joined by Kate Ball, who steadfastly leads our Buildings Team. This Spring we are praying and giving into the continued development of dream projects, as well as the less-glamourous maintenance and behind-the-scenes problem solving that goes on to empower and enable our ministries. The Lord has entrusted thes...

This sermon from Acts 18 explores how people respond to the voice of God. Using Paul’s ministry in Corinth, it contrasts those who rejected the message of Jesus because they trusted in their own righteousness with those who humbly received it and believed. The message emphasizes that spiritual “deafness” often comes from pride and self-sufficiency, while true life comes from recognizing our need f...

This message explores Acts 17, where the Apostle Paul arrives in Athens and is deeply moved by a city full of idols. Instead of condemning people, Paul engages them with compassion, reasoning with their culture and pointing them to the truth of Jesus Christ. The sermon draws parallels between ancient Athens and modern cities like Brighton, showing how idols today can take the form of money, pleasu...

This Spring Gift Campaign is all about strengthening our church. Matt is joined by Jo Fahy, who has faithfully led and served in our kids work for 20+ years! This year we want to raise money to hire a SEND specialist onto our staff team to equip and empower our ministry, and ensure we are as inclusive as we can be in our kids and youth work. God is doing amazing things in and through our church, i...

In this message from Acts 17, we explore Paul’s “missional masterclass” as he proclaims Jesus in Thessalonica and Berea, facing both revival and fierce opposition. This preach reminds us that every Christian is a missionary - whether called to go or to stay - sent by God to reach their city with the gospel. Through the example of the noble Bereans, we’re challenged to value biblical truth over per...

In this powerful message from Acts 16, we explore how the “gospel earthquake” transforms lives, communities, and cultures. Just as an earthquake shakes foundations, the power of Jesus displaces idols, breaks chains, opens prison doors, and replaces fear with faith. Through Paul and Silas’ imprisonment, worship, and miraculous deliverance, we see that God’s power brings freedom, restores identity,...

In this message, we explore how the gospel first reached Europe and what true faithfulness looks like in action. From Timothy’s willingness to sacrifice personal rights for the sake of Christ, to Paul’s deep dependence on the Holy Spirit’s leading, to Lydia’s generous hospitality that helped establish the church in Philippi, we see powerful examples of lives surrendered to Jesus. Above all, this s...