Emmanuel Sunday Talks

In our journey of faith, we often grapple with the question of how to become better people. In this talk, George Benson challenges us to reconsider our approach, focusing on the transformative power of Christ rather than mere self-improvement techniques.

In this talk, Stephen Dawson explores the transformative power of abiding in Christ's love and how it empowers our relationships. The central scripture, John 15:8-17, invites us to dwell in Jesus' love just as He dwells in the Father's love. This beautiful imagery of interconnectedness reminds us that we're not just servants, but friends chosen by God.

In our journey of faith, we often grapple with the concept of money and its place in our spiritual lives. This message challenges us to reframe our perspective on wealth through the lens of biblical stewardship. The key scripture, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, invites us to consider the Macedonian Christians' example of joyful generosity despite their extreme poverty. Their secret? They 'gave themselves fi...

In this exploration of self-worth and identity, we delve into Psalm 139, uncovering the profound truth that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. The story of David's anointing reminds us that God sees beyond outward appearances, choosing the overlooked and underestimated. We confront the epidemic of shame in our society, recognizing how childhood experiences and societal pressures can dee...

In this message, we're reminded that our confidence in the future doesn't come from knowing what lies ahead, but from knowing who holds the future. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:3-4, we explore how God's divine power grants us everything we need for life and godliness. The sermon challenges us to shift our focus from worldly anxieties to eternal matters, encouraging us to fear the right things – not tomo...

In this day and age many people feel that Christianity is irrelevant. To find empowerment today we need to have greater self-esteem, tell ourselves we can do it and manifest our goals. The Gospel of Jesus Christ starts from a very different place, in fact an opposite place. In the Gospel we find strength in our weakness. It may seem like, ‘foolishness to the Greeks’, but the power of God begins at...

In our exploration of work through a biblical lens, we uncover profound truths about our purpose and identity. The passage from Colossians 3 invites us to view our daily labour as more than just a means to an end, but as a divine calling.

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, how can we find strength and joy? The book of Habakkuk offers us a powerful lesson in transforming our perspective. We're introduced to a prophet who begins in a state of despair, questioning God's care for the world. Yet, by the end, Habakkuk sings a song of joy and strength, despite unchanged circumstances. This transformation isn't about external fa...

At the start of the new term, Stephen Dawson brings a word of encouragement about unclogging wells from Genesis 26 and the story of Isaac reopening the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham.

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 150 - Stu Gibbs by We Are Emmanuel

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 16 - Matt Simmonds by We Are Emmanuel

Summer In The Psalms // Psalm 34 - George Benson by We Are Emmanuel

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 117 - Matt Carvel by We Are Emmanuel

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 147 Part 2 - Stephen Dawson by We Are Emmanuel

Summer in the Psalms // Psalm 147 Part 1 - Stephen Dawson by We Are Emmanuel

In the final message of our series, Tobi examines God's testing of his people through the contrasts of Exodus 15. In a 3 day period, Israel goes from singing to sighing. In it, we see the grace of God, as he exchanges what is bitter for what is sweet.

In this week's message, Stephen delves into Exodus chapter 14 and the crossing of the Red Sea. He addresses what to do when you feel hemmed in by your circumstances. How should we view difficulty and trouble through God's perspective? What does it look like for God to make a way?

In this talk, George Benson looks at the importance of remembering God's salvation through rituals like the dedication of firstborns and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, paralleling them with Christian practices such as the Lord's Supper. He also highlights Christian life as a relationship with Jesus, guided by God's presence, which leads to true fulfillment and restoration.

Stephen Dawson talks about the church's June giving campaign, Time to Plant from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 looking at Paul's words that whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

As the Israelites finally begin the walk from slavery in Egypt to freedom away from it, we unpack how Jesus sets us free from slavery to sin. How do we get free from sinful habits and negative thought patterns? Believe in Jesus, receive His grace and walk in obedience.

Stephen Dawson looks at the Passover and how that points to the work of Christ in redeeming His people.

Matt Carvel looks at the character of God revealed through His judgement on the people of Egypt through the plagues

Continuing in our Otherside teaching series, George Benson looks at how God responds to our doubt and disappointment through the revelation of His name and His promises.

In this talk, Neville Jones looks at some of the things that can hold us back spiritually but Christ sets us free to worship and serve Him.

In the fourth talk in the Otherside teaching series, Tobi Ford-Westerm takes us through Exodus 4, where Moses gives a number of reasons not to obey the call of God. We look at... "Who am I?" "They won't believe me" "I'm not eloquent" "Please send someone else" And what they mean in the context of the battle of the mind.