Emmanuel Sunday Talks

Jesus said many things that people today find hard to swallow. Some of what the Bible says is simply, ‘yuck’ to many modern hearers. It may be surprising to realise that the hearers in Jesus’ day also found his message distasteful and unpleasant! Crowds that had gathered soon turned away when Jesus said, ‘I am the Bread of Life’. Jesus may have been cancelled at the time, but his offer to satisfy...

While some might be sceptical, most people today accept that Jesus was a real person in history. But they leave him there, consigned to history, a relic, of interest only to the historian. He might have been a good teacher, but little more. But this harmless, good teacher of history is a ‘Virtual Jesus’. He doesn’t exist. Jesus, faced with the religious leaders of his day, boldly claimed to be div...

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 121 - Stu Gibbs by We Are Emmanuel

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 1 & 2 - Glen Scrivener by We Are Emmanuel

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 91 - Andrew Wilson by We Are Emmanuel

Steve Walford shows us that Psalm 23 teaches a lot about life, particularly comparing life to a long-distance walk with ups and downs, with Jesus leading and guiding us. He emphasises that Jesus is always with us, even in the darkest valleys of life. Jesus knows us personally, leads us to the best places, is always with us, and lavishly provides for our needs. Steve invites us to embrace Jesus as...

Matt Carvel looks at the public and private reactions to Jacob's death, as well as the ongoing fragility of the relationship between Joseph and his brothers.

The main focus of Sunday's passage is Jacob's journey to Egypt and how his family navigates living in a foreign land. Matt parallels between Joseph's family navigating Egypt and how Christians navigate a world that may be hostile to their beliefs. When Pharaoh asks Jacob how old he is, Jacob responds with a negative view of his life. Matt highlights the significance of Jacob blessing Pharaoh, indi...

This week on live lunch, Tobi Ford-Western, George Benson and Rachel Jeffs discuss the different ways that God speaks through our circumstances. How do we know when God is moving in our lives? What does this look like?

In this talk, Tobi Ford-Western looks at the need for biblical tools to navigate through physical and spiritual famines. He highlights the character development of Joseph, who has learned humility and maturity through his hardships and challenges. The story of Joseph is not outdated but rich in wisdom and guidance for navigating the challenges of the present day.

This week on Live Lunch, Matt Carvel, George Benson and Rachel Jeffs discuss how and why God tests us. How do we know when we are being tested? How does God shape us through trials? Are we to be joyful during trials?

In this talk, Matt Carvel explains that this testing was done by Joseph to see if his brothers had truly changed and were remorseful for their past actions. He draws connections to the Bible's instances of testing and trials, explaining that these are used by God to reveal and shape one's heart. Going through difficult times can be confusing and make us question why God allows it, but we must keep...

A story of Grace. The brothers return, burdened with guilt. They return with double the money, hoping to pay back the debt they owe. They are invited into the palace, trembling at the prospect of judgement and retribution. They receive a feast. Their seats had their names on and they were amazed at the lavish banquet laid out for them.

This week on Live Lunch George Benson, Christine Liddiard, and Rachel Jeffs discuss why and how churches give money. Check out last Sunday's preach here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMxeS6wGjko&t=0s

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.

This week on live lunch Matt Davis, Matt Carvel & Rachel Jeffs talk about themes such as forgiveness and reconciliation. Watch last week's preach here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8zdFg-NNqM&t=457s

From the story of Joseph's relationship with his brothers, Matt Carvel looks at the common experience of family members who do not speak to each other due to a relationship breakdown.

Buried // 7 Joseph Rises to Power - Stephen Dawson // Genesis 41:37-57 by We Are Emmanuel

This week on live lunch George Benson, Tim Jones & Rachel Jeffs talk about last weeks preach, discussing themes such as faith, trust, and personal relationship with God. Last Sunday's Preach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU9Lm-LAzT0&t=6s

In this talk, Stephen Dawson looks at how God intervenes in history and uses Joseph's situation to bring about a greater purpose beyond what anyone could have imagined. This is a reminder that God is in control, and His timing is perfect. We may not always understand why we're going through certain things, but we can trust that God has a plan and purpose.

This week on live lunch Tim jones, Christine Liddiard, and Rachel Jeffs discussed the different ways we can hear from God. Can God speak to us in dreams, visions, can we hear an audible voice? Listen back to Sundays talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gBXe1V1fEY

This week we are joined by Tobi Ford-Western, George Benson, and Rachel Jeffs as we discuss Sundays preach, highlighting topics such as temptation, Gods favour, and what to do in times of hardship. Sundays Preach: https://youtu.be/27_hFmBLW6w

After being sold in Egypt as a slave, Joseph served Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. However, God was with Joseph, and he became successful. Joseph was put in charge of Potiphar's house and all that he had. One day, Potiphar's wife tried to seduce Joseph, but he refused and fled. Potiphar's wife falsely accused Joseph of trying to assault her, and Joseph was put in prison. However, God was still wit...

Who do we emulate in this story? // #LiveLunch Season 15 Episode 2 by We Are Emmanuel

Judah's decision to turn away from his family eventually leads him to a pit of his own making. In this context, the importance of family in the Bible is emphasised, as the family line is a crucial aspect of God's plan of redemption. Decisions about marriage, family, and lineage are essential in shaping the future.