Emmanuel Sunday Talks

In this talk, Matt Carvel focuses on the vertical relationship between the people and God. The features of that relationship are described in the passage: signs and wonders, joy and generosity, praise and favour.

In this talk, Stephen Dawson reflects on the day of Pentecost when the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in different languages, leading to powerful preaching. He explores the principles, content, and application of Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost, highlighting the importance of tailoring messages to the audience, the themes discussed by Peter, and the need for repentance...

In this talk, Matt Carvel explores the significance of the day of Pentecost in the book of Acts, looking at the filling of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the early church. Matt emphasises the unity and empowerment of believers through the Holy Spirit.

In this talk, Neville Jones looks at the importance of understanding the work of the Holy Spirit and how it relates to our lives as followers of Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live out their purpose. He encourages us to seek a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's role and to embrace the power, purpose, and plan that comes with His presence in our lives.

Continuing from the Gospel, Luke seems to refer to the ascension three times. There’s overlap as well as continuity between the start of Luke, its end, and the start of Acts. This period - the resurrection of Jesus - is clearly emphasised to show its importance to the birth of Christianity - the event that Luke is aiming to give an ‘orderly account’ of. The resurrected presence of Jesus and the co...

In "From Animals to Angels" Tobi takes a look at the Revelation 5 worship of the nations, along with the Revelation 5 worship of creation, in what is quite possibly, the happiest chapter in the bible.

What is Jesus worth, what are you worth, and how can you know?

Uncover the profound meaning behind the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh in this Christmas sermon. Explore the unexpected royalty of a baby King, the divine worship embodied in a child, and the poignant purpose behind the gift of Myrrh. Discover how Jesus, born to bring light to a dark world, invites us to turn away from self-centered worship and find hope, joy, and restoration in His Kingdo...

In "From Majesty to Manger" Tobi takes a look at the Manger of Christmas contrasted against the majesty of Revelation. Beholding the divinity seen in Revelation against humility seen in the incarnation. In the process we consider the 24 Elders and 4 Living Creatures and what they mean, in this context.

Whatever we might think about Jesus, we all have created a ‘virtual Jesus’ in our minds. The real Jesus constantly challenges us. The real Jesus can’t be put in a box. In this final encounter, Jesus is about to be arrested and when He simply pronounces, ‘I am He’ soldiers are literally knocked off their feet. The Jesus of eternity, the Jesus of history, the Jesus of today and forevermore is still...

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Rachel Fellingham along with Matt Carvel and Yohaan Philip discussing Jesus’ heart for the vulnerable in our city.

Throughout the month of November, we ran a giving campaign into caring for our city and the most vulnerable around us. The money given will enable the CARE team to deliver many initiatives we are involved in, in our local area

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had George Benson along with Christina Omoloso and Yohaan Philip discussing Jesus’ claim that He is the 'true vine'.

Sunday school impressions of Jesus can be of a feeble kind, where Jesus is just nice and wouldn’t hurt a fly. He’s no threat, He can be ignored. He probably wouldn’t be able to survive today’s social-media rage-fuelled climate and he would melt into the background just like other ‘snowflakes’ - the world today likes opinionated, brazen leaders, not weakling nice guys. On a personal level, we want...

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Jess along with our hosts Matt Carvel and Yohaan Philip discussing Jesus’ claim that He is the truth.

What is most important to me is my truth. What I feel is my reality. My experiences are my existence. Whatever Jesus said thousands of years ago, might be interesting, but it's hardly relevant to my life right now. Into the context of the deeply personally defined ideas of truth of today, Jesus makes a startling claim, “I am the Truth’. Not even, I am true, but I am truth itself. Truth about life....

On Tuesday, we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Matt Carvel along with our hosts George Benson and Yohaan Philip discussing Jesus’ claim that He is the Way. What does He mean and how do we know this is true?

Jesus. One of many spiritual sages over the span of human history, offering a path to enlightenment, right? Another voice from many that we can listen to as we see fit. None should be elevated above others - they’re all equally valid. So goes many people’s attitudes to the words of Jesus. But Jesus said, ‘I am the Way’. He didn’t see himself as offering an alternative, but the definitive and exclu...

Religion. Famously the ‘opium of the masses’. A trick. An illusion. A way to control people. Although some may see the claims of Christianity as a trap, Jesus in his own words claims, ‘I am the Door’. In a world of a myriad of options, could this be a door worth opening? What is behind it? Is this another confidence trick or a promise that can be trusted?

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Tobi Ford-Western along with our hosts George Benson and Matt Carvel discussing the topic of death; what is it? how do we deal with it? and what does Jesus' death mean for us today? Find out more about Live Lunch at https://WeAreEmmanuel.com/LiveLunch Join us Live and...

To many, the idea of giving your life to Jesus would be the end of the type of life we really want to live. It’s a death to my own autonomy, it’s death to certain relationships or habits or behaviours that I enjoy. It’s ‘game over’. And perhaps that’s why Christianity is only for people who mess up their lives and are really desperate. But Jesus says to come to Him is not ‘game over’, it is life o...

Another oft imagined perception of Jesus is a moral teacher who dispensed guidelines for life. The moral, ritualistic context of the Feast of Tabernacles, complete with shining lamps, is the backdrop for Jesus’ mighty claim, ‘I am the Light of the World’. The religious leaders are quick to jump on Jesus here, challenging the authority of his testimony. Jesus replies, ‘you judge according to the fl...

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Neville Jones and along with our hosts Yohaan Philip and Matt Carvel discussing the topic of what it looks like to see Jesus as the Good Shepherd over our lives and the practical ways to outlive that. Find out more about Live Lunch at https://WeAreEmmanuel.com/LiveLunc...

We live in an age that is highly sensitive to ‘toxic leadership/authority’ figures, and understandably so. Toxic authority and the abuse of power is horrific. If Jesus demands people submit to his leadership, then he must be toxic too. Yet, Jesus boldly and graciously claimed, ‘I am the Good Shepherd’. Could this really be good news? Is this an authority that avoids the toxicity we have become so...

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Christina Omoloso and Tobi Ford-Western along with our hosts Yohaan Philip and Matt Carvel discussing the topic of Jesus truly being the bread of life and what that practically looks like for us as Christians. Find out more about Live Lunch at https://WeAreEmmanuel.com...