Emmanuel Baptist Church's Podcast

Pastor Jeff continued in The Word of God sub-series and, using the temptation of Jesus, taught how we can overcome temptation and what we can learn from Jesus' example.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul shared how scripture proves itself true through the fulfillment of prophecy. Using prophecy from Isaiah about Cyrus which was 150 years before it was fulfilled.

This week Pastor Paul returned to the One Hundred Scriptures series and began a sub-series on the word of God. Is it reliable? Has it stood scrutiny and the test of time? Listen in to find out how we know God's word is truth.

Pastor Jeff preached this week and his sermon came from Acts 5 referencing Peter's shadow. What is the impact of your shadow, how is your spiritual shadow defined and how can it grow? Jeff answered all those questions.

This week was our Compassion Sunday. We were honored to have Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, be our guest speaker. He shared with us how Jesus valued the least among us, children, and why we should too.

In this sermon, preached on Easter Sunday, Pastor Paul shared how the doubts of Thomas can give application for us today. What doubts keep us from seeing Jesus and receiving Him? Pastor Paul provided 6 ways we can search our hearts.

This sermon is from Good Friday. The thief on the cross next to Jesus and the Centurion who oversaw the crucifixion were among the last to recognize Jesus. What were the responses? Listen to find out.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul shared the encounters Jesus had with Pilate. Were they simply out of the circumstances surrounding the crucifixion or was this a divine appointment specifically for Pilate? How does this encounter relate to us today? Listen in as Pastor Paul answers those questions.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul shared how the Pharisees and Sadducees were consistently attempting to discredit Jesus (and even kill him). What happens when Jesus is seen through unbelieving eyes? Matthew 23 lists 7 indictments which Pastor Paul shared.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul contrasted how our hearts and motives affect how we see and related to Jesus.

In this first episode of the Easter series, Pastor Paul used John 11 and how Lazarus saw Jesus in light of the Easter story. How does God answer prayers, what is our propensity and how did this event change Lazarus' life?

This week Pastor Paul's passage every believer should know and understand is Matthew 24...the testimony of God as it relates to prophecy. Is it possible for all Christ-followers to understand prophecy? While so much of the future is uncertain for us, we can all understand and explain the basics. That's what this passage is about and what the sermon was about. What are those broad strokes? Pastor Paul broke them down very simply so listen in to hear how to explain it to others.

In this episode Pastor Paul taught from Exodus, specifically the calling of Moses. When God calls us, what are the expectations? How do we combat the excuses and what does God promise when we are obedient? All of those questions were answered this week.

Pastor Paul chose John 10 this week as one of the scriptures every believer should know and understand. What are the characteristics of the True Shepherd and the sheep? Are there any signs of one who opposes the True Shepherd? Answers to those questions can be found in this episode.

This week's scripture comes from Lamentations 3. Jeremiah was a prophet called to complete a really difficult assignment. After lamenting to God, he came to a key truth and confession about God's faithfulness. What was it and how does it apply to us today? Pastor Paul answers those questions.

This week Pastor Paul finished "The Love of God." Is there a way to overcome sin? Are there proofs that evidence we aren't living in the love of God? Truth is, John tells us what they are in 1 John 4 & 5. Even if you find yourself living in defeat. the scripture doesn't leave us without hope on how to change that. Listen in to find out how.

This sermon is part 1 of a 2 part sermon on the love of God. Is love simply a character trait of God or who He is? Which of the Greek words for love is used in 1 John? Where does love come from and how can we know we have this love? All of these questions are answered in this sermon.

This week Pastor Paul returned to the 100 Scriptures series and taught on "The Character of God" from Luke 15. Understanding the character of God should greatly impact our faith and keep us from misunderstanding His love and care for us. If you struggle with allowing circumstances to change your view of God, you won't want to miss this sermon.

Dr. Barrett Duke, one of our elders and Executive Director of the MTSBC, took the pulpit this week and preached an extremely practical sermon out of 1 Peter which contains 4 challenges to us today. What are these challenges and what should our response be? Listen in to find out.

In this 3rd sermon, Pastor Paul taught 2 universal truths everyone understands. Yet we continue to struggle with understanding God's judgment, salvation and sanctification. Listen in to learn how to overcome those struggles and live victoriously as a believer in Jesus.

In this second sermon in the series, Pastor Paul answered the question, "is Jesus Yahweh?" What evidence do we have and did Jesus ever claim to be God? These questions are answered as well as what those answers mean in our daily lives.

Pastor Paul started the "100 Bible passages every believer should know. understand and be able to explain" this week. The first sub-series is The Person of God and this week we learned about who God is, the names of God and the attributes that go along with them.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul shared what he believes is the greatest spiritual danger for believers. What is it and how do we combat it? Listen in to find out.

In this sermon, Pastor Keith shared a portion of 2 Timothy that is a great motto regardless of whether you're struggling in your Christian life or things are going well.

This week Pastor Keith taught from 2 Samuel 15. What happens when we misunderstand or disregard God's way of doing things? Is there a remedy? Listen in as we learn from David and the Israelites on this very topic.

This week Pastor Jeff shared 5 things we need to do when we find ourselves in the midst of the sea of uncertainty. Whether the uncertainty lasts moments or years, these 5 principles are the key to staying connected to God and not losing hope.

This week Pastor Jeff preached from Exodus 14 and answered the question, "What do we do when faced with the sea of uncertainty?" The Israelites were in that very situation in Exodus 14 and God answered that question for them....and us.

This week Pastor Trey taught from Acts 8 and compared the heart of Phillip to the heart of Simon. What did Phillip have that Simon did not? What is required of the heart as it relates to the Christian faith? Pastor Trey answered those questions and more.

In this final sermon in the minor prophets series, Pastor Paul shared the problems of an adolescent faith, the signs of immaturity and the remedy.

In this second part of Haggai & Zechariah, Pastor Paul shared the prophecies from Zechariah surrounding the birth of Jesus as well as those yet to be fulfilled at His second coming. In light of these, how are we to respond? There are 5 things from Haggai for us to do while we wait for the return of Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul shared the 8 visions from Zechariah and what the current day application is for us for each of them.

In this episode, Pastor Paul shared a message from Habakkuk. When Jesus took the curse for us and we received His righteousness, what does that mean for us? Do we have an obligation? This episode will answer that and so much more.

Nahum was a prophet sent back to Ninevah 100 years after Jonah saw great revival. In that short time, this city had turned away from God once again. How does that relate to modern day believers and what happens when we walk away from God? Is there hope? How do we return? All these questions are answered. Listen in!

In this sermon Pastor Paul shared about the return of Christ using the prophecies of Micah & Zephaniah. What will the tribulation look like? How does that line up with New Testament prophecies? Listen to find out.

This week Pastor Paul shared the message God has for us through the prophet Hosea. Not only was he the prophet who served the longest, God also called him to a really hard task. What was it and how does it relate to today? Listen in to find out.

This week we hosted Dr. Jay Richards from the Heritage Foundation. He shared how science points to God as creator. He used Psalm 19 and Romans 1 as his text.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul shared biblical interpretation guidelines and then moved into the book of Joel teaching God's message to us given 2700 years ago that still applies today.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul taught from Amos about how God deals with us as individuals, families, churches and nations. He further taught 6 biblical foundations that will be protected or destroyed by the way we vote.

In this second series in Jonah and the series, "God Has a Message for You," Pastor Paul shared the other 2 stories contained in Jonah. Why does God love the most evil people on the planet? What causes believers to miss these truths and is there a remedy? Listen in to find out!

This week Pastor Paul started a series, "God Has a message for You: A Study of the Minor Prophets." He started with Jonah and this is part 1 of 2 parts on Jonah. How can we know this is a true story and how many stories are contained within the book of Jonah? Pastor Paul answered all those questions and more!

This week Pastor Keith preached using John 17 & Luke 5 as his text. These stories bookend the ministry of Jesus and Peter. Is there a difference between Peter's response when he was called in Luke 5 and after Jesus' resurrection in John 17? Listen in to find out!

In this final episode of the Suffering World / Good God series, Pastor Trey used the story of Joseph to illustrate it's possible to remain faithful and hopeful in suffering and how God uses wickedness and suffering for greater purposes.