Immanuel Baptist

Who We Are

  Ephesians 1:1-2 A. We are God's "Sent Ones" (1a) B. We are God's "Saints" (1b) C. We are Recipients of God's Grace and Peace  

What Does All this Mean?

  John 20:1-18  God had said "Yes" to Jesus The resurrection verifies or validates that Jesus is Israel's true Messiah The resurrection verifies that what Jesus did on the cross for our sin was sufficient Jesus defeated the last and ultimate foe - death Our future hope is centered firmly on the bodily resurrection of Jesus  

Why did Jesus Suffer and Die?

  Matthew 16:21-23; Isaiah 53  God's will made it necessary for Jesus to suffer and die Our condition made it necessary for Jesus to suffer and die  

Jesus' Last Word

  Luke 23:44-49 Addresses the Father Expresses a Prayer Quotes the Scriptures Instructs the Saints  

It Is Finished

  John 19:28-30  His Suffering is Complete The Sacrifice was Fulfilled The Devil was Defeated Salvation was Secured  

I Thirst

  John 19:28-29 We See Jesus' Full Humanity We Behold Fulfilled Prophecy We Witness Jesus' Profound Suffering for Us  

Under Cover of Darkness

  Mark 15:33-38 Jesus' Question Demonstrates His Faith Jesus' Question Reveals His Sacrifice for Us Jesus' Forsakenness Means the Wall is Torn Down (v. 38)  

Beneath the Cross

  John 19:17-27  A.  We see devotion to Christ (beneath the cross) B.  We see care for another (at the cross) C. We see the same devotion and care today.  

The Promise of Paradise

  Luke 23:35-43 As we look on this crucifixion scene we see: A condemned man A caustic man A changed man Respect God Admit guilt Confess Jesus Request salvation A converted man   Applications - Truths Jesus alone has the authority to save No one is beyond His reach Salvation is not by good works It is never too late to turn to Christ  

Father, Forgive Them

  Luke 23:26-34 Jesus' prayer highlights the blindness of the human heart Jesus' prayer shows the magnitude of our need Jesus' prayer identifies Jesus with his people Jesus' prayer demonstrates the triumph of divine love.  

Destiny of the Redeemed

    Revelation 21-22 Our destiny will be like ... a Tabernacle (21:1-7) a City (21:9-27) a Garden (21:1-5)

Like Living Stones

    1 Peter 2:4-10 All temples find their true meaning in Jesus, the Real Temple We are being built up into a Holy Temple, Christ's Body

End Time Certainties

    1 Thess 4:13-5:11 Jesus is coming again (4:13-18) When? No one knows!!! (5:1-3) So? Therefore, be ready (5:4-11)

Preeminence

    Colossians 1:15-20 Jesus is Preeminent because He is: the image of the invisible God (15) the firstborn of all creation (15) the Creator (16) the sustainer of all things (17) the head of the body, the church (18) the beginning (18) the Firstborn from the dead (18) has the fullness of God dwelling in him (19) the reconcilier of all things (20) the peacemaker through his cross (20). Why is this Important? It's important for Salvation It's important for our Christian maturity,...

Christmas - Forever Old, Forever New

  Luke 2:8-20  Christmas is Forever Old Christmas is Forever New We need the holy with its mystery and wonder. We need love. We need forgiveness We need peace.  

How Far to Bethlehem?

  Luke 1:26-35, 2:4-7  How Far to Bethlehem for Mary and Joseph? How Far to Bethlehem for the Shepherds? How Far to Bethlehem for the Wise Men? How Far to Bethlehem for Herod? How Far to Bethlehem for Those Who Lived There? How Far to Bethlehem for You?  

How Not to Miss Christmas

  Matthew 2:1-16  Prepare Yourself Follow the Word of God Put Jesus on the Throne of Your Life  

An Open door of Faith

  Acts 14:24-15:21  The Significance of the Decision Whosoever will may come Jesus alone Importance of fellowship in Christ's Church  

What Does This Mean?

  Acts 2:14-36 It means that ... Joel's prophecy has come true (14-21) God raised Jesus up (22-28) Jesus is both Lord and Christ (29-36)  

The Cure for Blindness in 2020

  John 9  

The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand

  Matthew 13:31-33 Matthew 13:44-50  

The Word from God

  John 1:1-18  

God Takes Care of His Own

  Psalm 23 God Provides for His Own (1b-3) God Protects His Own (4-5) God Promises His Blessings to His Own (6)  

The Fire of Yahweh

  Our holy God demands complete allegiance (20-35). (the contest) Our holy God wants us to know Him (36-37). (the prayer) Our holy God brings grace and judgment (38-40). (the result)  

In the Name of the Lord of Hosts

  1 Samuel 17:38-51 Truths for Us Today God keeps his promises We can trust God with our circumstances Our real battles are not flesh and blood - but spiritual battles The battle is the Lord's  

Living Without God

  Judges 2:6-23 Why do we humans reject God? Why does God love us sinful humans?  

A Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation

The Lord's Passover

  Exodus 12:21-27 Truths about God He is powerful He speaks He redeems He fulfills his promises The Cosmic Drama Truths about Us Our redemption comes by the death of a lamb Our atonement is full, final, complete, finished Our response – accept by trust  

The Joseph Story

  Truths about God in the Joseph Story God’s Plan God’s Presence Truths for you and me in the Joseph Story Joseph is a great example for us See God in everything Have a great attitude  

God's Covenant

  Genesis 15:1-21 God's promises are exceedingly great (15:1-6) God's covenant will not be broken (15:7-21)  

In the Beginning God

  Genesis 1:1-2 What Genesis 1:1 teaches against Polytheism Pantheism Dualism Materialism/naturalism Atheism B. What Genesis 1:1 teaches about God God is eternal God is omnipresent God is omnipotent God is omniscient God is Creator of all  

The Cosmic Drama

  Act 1 - Creation Genesis 1-2 Act 2 - Fall Genesis 3-11 Act 3 - Israel Genesis 12- Malachi Scene 1 - Patriarchs Genesis 12-50 Scene 2 - Theocracy Exodus – 1 Samuel 8 Scene 3 - Monarchy 1 Samuel 9 – 2 Chronicles Scene 4 - Exile Daniel Scene 5 - Post Exilic Ezra – Nehemiah Act 4 - Messiah Matthew – John Act 5 - Church Acts – Revelation 20 New Drama - Revelation 21-22  

The Time of the End

  Daniel 11 Evil will always be here, and it will grow. God is in control. He is sovereign over history. You must be ready for what may come. You must be about your duty.  

The Unseen Cosmic Battle

  Daniel 10 Eph 6:12 2 Cor 10:3-4  

Seeking God by Prayer

  Daniel 9 Pray with an open Bible (1-2) Pray with humility and intensity (3) Pray with the right attitude (4-15) Bring your request to God (16-19) Expect God to answer (20-27)  

What Does the Future Hold?

  Daniel 8 Understand that a spiritual battle rages behind the scenes (Ephesians 6:10-13) God is in charge of the struggle and will overcome all evil (Revelation 20:11-15) Therefore, set your hope on God's grace (1 Peter 1:3-7, 13-16)  

Certainty in Uncertain Times

  Daniel 7 Earthy kingdoms come and go, and they will be judged. There will be judgment for everyone. The Son of Man is given dominion over all. The Saints of God shall receive and possess the Kingdom of the Son of Man  

Remain Faithful

  In Pubic: Show integrity – whatever your job. In Private: Make prayer be your habit.  

The Handwriting on the Wall

  Daniel 5:22-23 Arrogance against God brings judgment (22-23a) Blasphemy against God brings judgment (23b)  

The Most High Rules

    Daniel 4:4-37 God opposes the proud (4-33) God gives grace to the humble (34-37).

We Will Not Serve Your Gods

    Daniel 3:1-30 Do not Bow to What Is False (1-15) Determine to Trust God, No Matter What (16-18) Remember, God Walks with You in the Midst of the Fire (19-30).

A God Who Reveals Mysteries

  Daniel 2:1-45 We are troubled when we don’t understand the mysteries of life (1-16) God is gracious in giving us wisdom (17-24) God reveals the mysteries of the future (25-45)  

Mother's Day

What's God Up To?

  Daniel 1:1-21 God rules sovereignly over the nations (1-7) God works quietly behind the scenes (8-16) God Gives graciously what is needed (17-21)  

The Risen Lord

  John 21:1-23 The Risen Lord is Sovereign (1-8) The Risen Lord is Sufficient (9-14) The Risen Lord Assigns Ministry (15-19) The Risen Lord is Lord! (20-23)  

Peace Be with You

  John 20:19-31 "I am alive!" (19-20) "I am sending you" (21-23) "Don't disbelieve, but believe" (24-31)  

I Have Seen the Lord!

  John 20:1-18 The Empty Tomb by itself doesn't prove the Resurrection. The Appearances of Jesus by themselves don't prove the Resurrection. BUT both of them (the empty tomb and appearances) do prove the Resurrection  

We Wish to See Jesus

    John 12:12-26 Jesus Claims to be Israel's Messiah (12-19). Jesus Claims to be the World's Messiah (20-26, 32). Jesus Wants to be Your Messiah!

Who Do You Think You Are?

    John 8:31-59 "I am the one who set you free from sin" (31-36) "I am the Son of God the Father" (37-44) "I am without sin" (45-47) "I am one who honors the Father" (48-50) "I am the way to eternal life" (52-53) "I am the focus of all the OT hopes" (54-56) "I am the Great I AM" (57-59)

The Church Gathered

  Acts 2:42-47 The Church Grows Stronger Through Worship The Church Grows Deeper Through Discipleship The Church Grows Warmer Through Fellowship