Here at Emmanuel Church we are B.C.I. ! Building, Changing, and Inspiring lives through the power of Jesus! This body of Christ was established in 1922 and we are a multi-generational church striving to represent the Kingdom of God. Our Shepherd is Pastor R.L. White Sr. and his expository teaching of the Bible inspires Emmanuel Church members and listeners worldwide to grow their faith in God.
⛪️ In this expository teaching, Pastor White explains a foundational Biblical Truth… JESUS IS THE JUDGE! ✏️ John 19:13 AMPC “Hearing this, Pilate brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called the Pavement [the Mosaic Pavement, the Stone Platform]–in Hebrew, Gabbatha.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / John 5:22, 1 Corinthians 5:7, John 3:14, John 12:32 & Romans 3:25❤️ Kingdom Living Part 9❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ 2025 is Emmanuel Church's year of GRACE GRACE! In this teaching message, Pastor White explains what GRACE means and how God's GRACE effects our lives.✏️ John 1:16 AMPC “For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favor upon favor and gift [heaped] upon gift.”❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ Since God has made you ONE OF A KIND, why are you trying to fit in with everyone? In this message, Pastor White explains that trying to fit in with the world is not only WRONG but it's SIN!✏️ John 19:12 AMPC “Upon this, Pilate wanted (sought, was anxious) to release Him, but the Jews kept shrieking, If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar! Anybody who makes himself [out to be] a king sets himself up against Caesar [is a rebel against the emperor]!”✏️ Reference Scriptures / John 1:11 & Mark 8:36❤️ Kingdom Living Part 8❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ In this teaching, Pastor White explains the importance of understanding God's character and how Kingdom Living works.✏️ John 19:11 AMPC “Jesus answered, You would not have any power or authority whatsoever against (over) Me if it were not given you from above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who delivered Me over to you is greater.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / Daniel 4:17, Luke 12:47-48 & John 10:17-18❤️ Kingdom Living Part 7❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ Jesus was subjected to Roman and Jewish brutality yet STILL chose to be silent before His accusers. In this lesson, Pastor White teaches how all Believers can follow our Savior's example in our daily lives.✏️ John 19:10 AMPC “So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify You?”✏️ Reference Scriptures / Romans 13:1 & Acts 2:23❤️ Kingdom Living Part 6❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ Jesus' perfect obedience led Him to be questioned by local authorities, yet still He did not sin. In this message, Pastor White teaches believers about the Kingdom of God and how to live in it now by following Jesus' example!✏️ John 19:9 AMPC “He went into the judgment hall again and said to Jesus, Where are You from? [To what world do You belong?] But Jesus did not answer him.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / John 19:7, Isaiah 53:7 & John 18:36❤️ Kingdom Living Part 5❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ If fear is from the enemy, then how should Christians deal with it? In this teaching, Pastor White highlights how Pilate's fear negatively impacted his decision making.✏️ John 19:8 AMPC “So, when Pilate heard this said, he was more alarmed and awestricken and afraid than before.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / Matthew 27:19, Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 10:28, Revelation 6:15-17
⛪️ WARNING!!! You can live BETTER than how you are now by accepting forgiveness of sin through Jesus Christ! Learn how to repent and accept forgiveness in this Gospel narrative taught by Pastor White.✏️ John 19:7 AMPC “The Jews answered him, We have a law, and according to that law He should die, because He has claimed and made Himself out to be the Son of God.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / Leviticus 24:16, John 5:18, Psalms 118:22, John 3:18, Matthew 5:17
⛪️ A perfect and innocent man was sentenced to death for YOU to be set free from sin! Pastor White teaches about the biblical and historical context of that fateful night and how Jesus' actions apply to believers today!✏️ John 19:5-6 AMPC “So Jesus came out wearing the thorny crown and purple cloak, and Pilate said to them, See, [here is] the Man! When the chief priests and attendants (guards) saw Him, they cried out, Crucify Him! Crucify Him! Pilate said to them, Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no fault (crime) in Him.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / Isaiah 52:14, Romans 3:23, John 3:16 & Philippians 2:8
⛪️ Pastor White kicks off a new sermon series, “Kingdom Living” and teaches Believers of all levels how to FULLY embrace Kingdom Living in this wicked society! ✏️ John 19:4-5 AMPC “Then Pilate went out again and said to them, See, I bring Him out to you, so that you may know that I find no fault (crime, cause for accusation) in Him. So Jesus came out wearing the thorny crown and purple cloak, and Pilate said to them, See, [here is] the Man!”✏️ Reference Scriptures / John 1:10-11, Romans 5:19, 1 Timothy 2:5, Isaiah 52:14
⛪️ Jesus dealt with mockery and Pastor White teaches how True Believers of any age can follow His example in this message! ✏️ John 19:3-4AMPC “And they kept coming to Him and saying, Hail, King of the Jews! [Good health to you! Peace to you! Long life to you, King of the Jews!] And they struck Him with the palms of their hands. Then Pilate went out again and said to them, See, I bring Him out to you, so that you may know that I find no fault (crime, cause for accusation) in Him.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / 1 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 53:7, John 1:10-11
⛪️ Does Jesus suffering, 2000 years ago, matter today? Pastor White teaches how Jesus' perfect obedience to the Father led Him to betrayal, mockery and abuse. Consequently, Believers are now empowered, by the Holy Spirit, to rely on His example through all seasons!✏️ John 19:2-3 AMPC “And the soldiers, having twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and threw a purple cloak around Him. And they kept coming to Him and saying, Hail, King of the Jews! [Good health to you! Peace to you! Long life to you, King of the Jews!] And they struck Him with the palms of their hands.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / Isaiah 50:6 & Matthew 5:39❤️ Connected Part 99❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ Understanding who JESUS is has everything to do with the choices we make today and the legacy we leave behind. If you desire to understand God's plan for your life, through Jesus Christ, then this is the life-changing message you need to apply!✏️ John 19:2 AMPC “And the soldiers, having twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and threw a purple cloak around Him.”✏️ Reference Scriptures / Psalm 22:7, Genesis 9:18, Philippians 2:6-11❤️ Connected Part 98❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ Do you realize the brutal torture and abuse that Jesus endured for YOU to be set free? Pastor White expounds on John 19:1 and helps Believers understand the depth of Jesus' sacrifice for you.✏️ John 19:1 AMPC “SO THEN Pilate took Jesus and scourged (flogged, whipped) Him.”❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
⛪️ Pastor White reads, teaches, and reviews the Gospel According to John 18:1-40. This dynamic chapter holds significant insight, and applicable lessons, from the final hours leading up to Jesus' crucifixion.✏️ John 18:1-40❤️ Support Emmanuel Church below:Venmo: @EmmanuelChurch-BCI
Jesus knew exactly what was going to happen this night in John 18 because He is God! No backsliders or apostates could keep Him from completing His mission to The Father! Listen to Pastor White's expository teaching as he continues on Peter's denial of Jesus. ✏️John 18:26 AMPC “One of the high priest's servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter cut off, said, Did I not see you in the garden with Him?”
We all know Peter denied Jesus, but why did he do it? In this message, coming from the Gospel of John, Pastor White takes us back to the true biblical account in order to get a clear understanding of what God is trying to say to us in His Word! ✏️ John 18:25 AMPC “But Simon Peter [still] was standing and was warming himself. They said to him, You are not also one of His disciples, are you? He denied it and said, I am not!” ✏️ John 13:38 AMPC “Jesus answered, Will you [really] lay down your life for Me? I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me [completely disown Me] three times.”
✏️ John 18:24 AMPC “Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.”
If you want to understand the history and context of the Bible, then this timely message is for you! Pastor White teaches believers of ALL ages what was actually going on during the illegal trial of Jesus, hours before His crucifixion, in John 18. ✏️ John 18:23 AMPC “Jesus replied, If I have said anything wrong [if I have spoken abusively, if there was evil in what I said] tell what was wrong with it. But if I spoke rightly and properly, why do you strike Me?” YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/@EmmanuelChurchKC... Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKO1u9... Apple Podcast Episode Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast...
If you want to understand the history and context of the Bible, then this timely message is for you! Pastor White teaches believers of ALL ages what was actually going on during the illegal trial of Jesus, hours before His crucifixion, in John 18. ✏️ John 18:22 AMPC “But when He said this, one of the attendants who stood by struck Jesus, saying, Is that how You answer the high priest?” YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/@emmanuelchurchkc?si=FbgX4OcYyfuA_fU8 Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKO1u96VaUP6fW1zaqM6e?si=0bf2820261324550 Apple Podcast Episode Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/emmanuel-church-kc/id1590689693?l=en
✏️ John 18:22 AMPC “But when He said this, one of the attendants who stood by struck Jesus, saying, Is that how You answer the high priest?”
✏️John 18:21 AMPC “Why do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard [Me] what I said to them. See! They know what I said.”
As a believer, there will be times where your faith and your beliefs will be questioned and tested, as Jesus Himself was questioned by religious leaders! Just as Jesus stood His ground and stood in His faith, we as His children also should stand our ground and let the world know that we are not ashamed to worship God, as Jesus was not ashamed for His belief in His Father by not teaching in secret. ✏️ John 18:19 AMPC “Then the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and about His teaching.” ✏️John 18:20 AMPC “Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in a synagogue and in the temple [area], where the Jews [habitually] congregate (assemble); and I have spoken nothing secretly.” YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/@EmmanuelChurchKC?si=Ct8U7Ny9dWlB5jfD Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKO1u96VaUP6fW1zaqM6e?si=45f7e45eee4a4fa4 Apple Podcast Episode Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/emmanuel-church-kc/id1590689693?l=en
There will be times where your faith and what you believe in will be tested- as Jesus Himself had been questioned about His own teachings and His faith by Caiaphas. God will never put more on you than you can handle! Walk by your faith and not by your sight! ✏️ John 18:19 AMPC “Then the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and about His teaching.” YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/@EmmanuelChurchKC?si=Ct8U7Ny9dWlB5jfD Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKO1u96VaUP6fW1zaqM6e?si=45f7e45eee4a4fa4 Apple Podcast Episode Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/emmanuel-church-kc/id1590689693?l=en
John 18:18 AMPC "Now the servants and the guards (the attendants) had made a fire of coals, for it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. And Peter was with them, standing and warming himself." Reference Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/@EmmanuelChurchKC?si=Ct8U7Ny9dWIB5jfD Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKO1u96VaUP6fW1zaqM6e? si=45f7e45eee4a4fa4 Apple Podcast Episode Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/emmanuel-church-kc/ id1590689693?|=en
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