Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Wednesday Night

Overview of the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas.

Peter's Ministry // The healing of Aeneas and raising of Tabitha reveal Christ's continued work through His servants to bring hope where life is broken.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

From Persecutor to Proclaimer // Saul's conversion was an immediate commissioning, as he boldly joined the church he once persecuted and began proclaiming Jesus as the Son of God, showing the gospel's power to transform and reconcile.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Saul of Tarsus // Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul was transformed by a vision of Christ and called to spread the gospel.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

A night of thanksgiving through singing and testimonies of the Lord's provision for EBC.

The Ethiopian Eunuch // Philip shares Jesus with a seeking Ethiopian eunuch, who believes, is baptized, and marks the gospel's spread beyond Israel.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Simon the Magician // The false faith of Simon the Magician contrasts with the Samaritans' true conversion after Philip preached the gospel, affirming the gospel's power and inclusion.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

...In All Judea and Samaria // Stephen's martyrdom sparks persecution that spreads the gospel beyond Jerusalem, affirming Christ's authority and challenging the temple's centrality.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Stephen's Speech // Stephen condemns Israel's rejection of God's messengers, challenges the temple's centrality, and asserts Christ's ultimate authority.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Deacons // Deacons are needed in the church to provide logistical and material support so that the elders can concentrate their effort on the Word of God and prayer.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Leadership of the New Israel // The temple leaders' opposition to God now stands in sharp contrast to the apostles.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Temple Authority A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's Second Sermon A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The First Christian ChurchA study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's First Sermon, Pt. 3 // Peter presents an apologetic argument for calling on the name of Jesus as God's true Messiah.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's First Sermon, Pt. 2 // Peter explains that Jesus' crucifixion was part of God's sovereign plan, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and providing salvation, despite being the result of human sin.

Peter's First Sermon // Peter is empowered to speak confidently and prophetically, addressing a diverse and potentially hostile audience with clarity and conviction.

Pentecost // The Church begins it's mission to fill the earth with the message of Christ's kingdom and making disciples from every nation.

Replacing Judas

The Acts of the Resurrected Christ // Jesus' ministry continues through His disciples spreading the gospel around the world and establishing God's kingdom.

The Great Commission // The Great Commission becomes the means God uses to accomplish the global praise of His name.

The Aftermath, Pt. 1 // In the immediate aftermath of Jesus' resurrection, people began to get glimpses of what Jesus' new creation would bring.

Passion Week, Pt. 11 // Aligning the gospel accounts of the resurrection to examine perceived contradictions between the the accounts.

Passion Week, Pt. 10 // On Saturday, Jesus's body is buried and the tomb is secured.

Passion Week, Pt. 9 // In the third and final act of Good Friday, Jesus is flogged and crucified. The darkness that covered the land during Jesus' crucifixion is a sign that he was bearing the judgment of God for the sins of the world.

Passion Week, Pt. 8 // The second act of Good Friday is the Roman trial of Jesus where he receives a “not guilty” verdict from Pilate and Herod Antipas. The crowd insists on Jesus' execution and Pilate, more afraid of the people than Jesus, gave into their will.

Passion Week, Pt. 7 // Early Friday morning, Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested by authorities. Following his arrest, Jesus has an informal hearing before Annas where Peter denies Jesus three times.

Passion Week, Pt. 6 // Early on Friday, Jesus addresses Peter and prays for the Father's will to prevail over his own.

Passion Week, Pt. 5 // On Thursday of Holy Week, the disciples gather with Jesus for the passover meal. Thursday reminds Christians that our calling of discipleship comes with responsibilities of service and love to others, including our enemies.

Passion Week, Pt. 4 // On the Wednesday of Holy Week, the Sanhedrin gathered to discuss what they were going to do with Jesus.

Passion Week, Pt. 3 // On Tuesday, the religious leaders seek to trap Jesus with four questions.

Passion Week, Pt. 2 // On Monday, Jesus uses the fig tree and the temple cleansing to symbolize Israel's inner barrenness.

Passion Week, Pt. 1 // The events of Sunday lit the fuse for the events of Jesus' passion week.

Overview of the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 7 // The parables in Matthew 25 emphasize the significance of readiness through long-term preparation, maximizing opportunities in service to the Lord, and demonstrating compassion towards others, particularly Jesus' disciples.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 6 // In Matthew 24:36-44, Jesus signifies final judgment and urges spiritual readiness for his return.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 5 // In Matthew 24:32-36, Jesus predicts Jerusalem's destruction and discusses his second coming.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 4 // In Matthew 24, Jesus warns of the desolation to come and a sign to flee Judea.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 3 // In Matthew 24, Jesus signals that the prophesied destruction from Daniel 9 is at hand.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 2 // In Matthew 24:4-14, Jesus cautions against premature excitement and speculation in the time prior to the destruction of the temple.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age // The Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 addresses the destruction of Jerusalem's temple, setting it apart from Christ's second coming and marking the transition from the Judaic Age to the Church Age.

Jesus's Parables Part 3 // Jesus's parables emphasize that genuine conversion is marked by joy and enduring faith demonstrated through gospel fruitfulness.

Jesus's Parables, Pt. 2 // Understanding the parable of the Good Samaritan requires grasping its cultural context and defining mercy and neighborliness.

Jesus's Parables, Pt 1 // God rejoices over the sinner who repents and warns the judgemental who are grumbling over repentance.

Jesus's Teaching // Jesus emphasized teaching through parables to reveal truth to the open-minded and obscure it from the resistant.

Two Ways to Live // The proclamation of Jesus' resurrection presents two choices with eternal consequences: to persist in rebellion or to embrace submission to Christ's rule.

Jesus, the Risen Ruler and Savior // As both God and man, Jesus is uniquely qualified to judge, offering forgiveness and salvation to believers.

God Sent Jesus to Die for Us // Jesus' death is a substitutionary sacrifice, paying the penalty for humanity's rebellion against God.

God's Justice // Human rebellion brings divine judgment through death and eternal separation from God for those who overlook the consequences of sin.

Our Rebellion Against God // Humanity's rebellion against God's authority and the consequences of sin.

God the Good Ruler and Creator // The message of the Gospel focuses on the one, true, and living God who is the ruler of all things.