Emmanuel Sunday Talks

This story speaks to our emancipation from the dominion of sin and condemnation.

What does it practically look like to take responsibility in your life? What do you do when you feel like you have a lack in an area of responsibility? In season 12 episode 10 of Livelunch we are joined with Yohaan Philip, Matt Carvel and Christine Liddiard, discussing our latest sermon ‘The ‘What Am I Doing?’ Moment’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures’. Resources mentioned: Li...

We’ve reached the point in the story where Jacob finally starts to take responsibility for his life. He tussles with Laban but he is trying to get home and properly provide for his family. In the midst of this, he also begins to more and more recognise God’s hand on his life.

Does God condone polyamorous relationships? Is marriage a good thing? Why do we believe that abortion is wrong? In season 12 episode 9 of Livelunch we are joined with Yohaan Philip, Matt Carvel, Purity Omolo and Stephen Dawson, discussing our latest sermon ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures’. Resources mentioned: Listen to last Sunday's sermon: https:...

This story contrasts the placing of one's happiness in love and family versus placing it in the Giver of true happiness.

Why should we give to churches instead of just giving to the poor? Should I give if we are not earning money or in debt? How do I balance Gift Day giving and monthly tithe? In season 12 episode 8 of Livelunch we are joined with Yohaan Philip, Matt Carvel, Megan Nicholas, and Sophie Spital discussing our latest sermon ‘The Parable of the Ten Minas’ from our Gift Day Sunday. Resources mentioned: Gen...

Across the month of June, together with churches in Amsterdam, Berlin, London and Ottawa, we will be giving towards continuing to help establish churches in key cities. We are committed to helping people find their way back to God, and starting new churches is something that we feel God has called us to.

How can we be valuing and dignifying men AND women within the church? In season 12 episode 7 of Livelunch we are joined with Yohaan Philip, Matt Carvel and Christine Liddiard, discussing our latest sermon ‘The Victims of Deception’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures’. Resources mentioned: Listen to last Sunday's sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG0yX... Thrive smallgroup...

This is yet another horrible story about how one man, not obviously walking with God, creates a messy family situation where everyone suffers. But these themes of identity, comparison, beauty, and desire find their contrast and fulfillment in the Gospel and how God deals with us.

What is a true hero? As a Christian, how do you navigate having exclusive beliefs in a pluralistic society without coming across as intolerant? When you say you are opening the door to Jesus does that also imply a change in behaviour? In season 12 episode 6 of Livelunch we are joined with Yohaan Philip, Tim Jones and Larissa Matson, discussing our latest sermon ‘The Gateway to God’ from our curren...

Jacob's vision of a gateway to heaven points towards Jesus as the ‘door’ to God. Jesus is the revelation of God, but also the invitation to know Him and come into the promise of the family of God.

How do we practically live in the good of Jesus’ peace? What does it mean to grieve the Spirit? How should you respond to the consequences of others’ sin? In season 12 episode 5 of Livelunch, we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, Stephen Dawson and Purity Omolo, discussing our latest sermon ‘The Consequences of yesterday’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures’. Listen to...

Sin is like a grenade, that when it goes off, has all kinds of impact. But God is gracious and happily associates with the dysfunctional family and has them in His family line as His ancestors and us as His descendants.

As Christians, are we allowed to use deceptive methods if the ends justify the means? In season 12 episode 4 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Sophie Cox discussing our latest sermon ‘A Very Dysfunctional Family’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures’ as well as opening up topical discussions relevant to our culture today. Resources mentioned: Find ou...

The very messy story of a very messy family. All the characters are bad in different ways and yet God’s blessings and promises endure. Ultimately, Jacob gets blessed because of grace and him pretending to be Esau is a picture of us being ‘hidden in Christ’. We get God’s favour because we have the righteousness of Christ, not our own righteousness.

How can I find time with God when I’m so busy? What does spending time with God practically look like? In season 12 episode 3 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Jess Kaloki, and Larissa Matson discussing our latest sermon ‘The ‘Story of an Unremarkable Man’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures as well as opening up topical discussions relevant to our culture today. Reso...

Isaac is named among the 3 patriarchs, but in reality, his story is pretty unremarkable. Anything of note in his life is just a repeat of what has been done before by Abraham. But God uses the ordinary actions of ordinary people to carry out His extraordinary plan of blessing to the world.

How should we respond to the topic of abortion? How can I practically walk through seasons of famine and failure? In season 12 episode 2 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Christine Liddiard discussing our latest sermon 'I’m the Middle of the Famine' from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures as well as opening up topical discussions relevant to our culture...

God blesses Isaac despite his circumstances (famine) and his sin. The cross is the ultimate example of God bringing blessing and forgiveness through adversity and through (and because of) sin.

In season 12 episode 1 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Yohaan Philip, and Matt Davis discussing our latest sermon 'How A Bowl of Lentil Stew Changed Everything' from our current teaching series 'The Promise Endures'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-WBy2DhOrM

Easu rejects his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew. But the revelation of the wonder of Christ is key to resisting the temptation to go after other things.

Both Abraham's servant and Rebekah are examples of faithfulness, pointing us to the true Faithful Servant who said, ‘not My will but Yours’ We see how God orchestrates and works through the normal circumstances of life for His higher purposes.

As we begin to look to the future post-pandemic, optimism can be checked by the reality of war, financial challenges and a sense of false dawn. The end of the pandemic hasn't solved all our problems. But there is hope.

At first blush, James’ compassionate last words might seem at odds with the robust way he has spoken to hypocrites (echoing his older brother) and called them to account for their double standards. What is different here? A ‘wanderer’ is not a hypocrite pure-and-simple, not seemingly a self-deceived pride-filled God-hater but rather a bruised reed (and we know how the Lord feels about those…)

In season 11 episode 9 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt, Yohaan, and Sophie discussing our latest sermon 'Resilient in Community' from our current teaching series 'Resilient'. Listen to this Sunday's sermon: https://youtu.be/5_7bcUbuz4M For more information and resources follow: www.weareemmanuel.com Follow Emmanuel on these platforms: Instagram: @WeAreEmmanuel Twitter: @WeAreEmmanuel Facebook...