Immanuel Truro

Pastor Michael shares three big ideas to help married couples prevent sexual sin and temptation from wreaking havoc in their relationship.

Pastor Michael in conversation with Immanuel's church Librarian, Janessa Driedger. They discuss the new book "Tell Her Story" by Nijay Gupta and others that may be helpful for people exploring the question of whether or not women are permitted Biblically to lead / pastor the church, and share their own journeys on the topic.

Joy Lan is new to Canada and a newcomer to our church family. We hope you're encouraged by Joy's story of coming to faith in Christ in China and experiencing His love at Immanuel.

What will we do in Heaven? We will learn, fellowship, work, and worship.

Three views of the nature of Hell are introduced and explored:1. Eternal Conscious Torment / Traditionalism2. Universalism3. Annihiliationism / Conditional Immortality / Terminal PunishmentEach view can be defended Biblically, but why does Pastor Michael think the third view may have the strongest Biblical case?

What will "Heaven on Earth" be like when all is said and done? A place of perfect peace, total holiness, and absolute beauty. The meaning behind the symbolic depictions of Revelation 21 & 22 is explored.

Jesus' coming judgment is a necessary part of His good and beautiful plan to completely eradicate all trace of sin and evil from Creation. Rev. Michael Fredericks Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, NS November 6, 2022 hereafter part 5: Wheat and Weeds: The Judgment of the World. Matthew 13.

When Christ returns, the first thing that will happen is the resurrection of the dead. What does the Bible have to say about this moment? Is 1 Thessalonians 4 describing the rapture or a welcoming party to receive Jesus to the earth? What will our new bodies be like in eternity?

Jesus is coming back - what does it mean to be ready? Can we know when it will take place? Is the popular idea of "the rapture of the church" even in the Bible? Pastor Michael surveys what the New Testament has to say about the future return of Jesus.

Pastor Michael sits down with Rev. Dr. Danny Zacharias (New Testament professor, Acadia Divinity College) to discuss:• Origins of the popular ‘futurist' approach to the book and why it's not the best way to handle the text.• How understanding the genres present in the book (letters, apocalyptic, prophecy) help us know how to interpret it correctly.• The timelessness of Revelation's message.• How worship in the midst of great trial is a major feature of the book.• Why it's significant that Jesus is presented in Revelation predominantly as a slaughtered lamb.• The ‘political' themes in Revelation.• Recommended resources for further study.• And more!For anyone who has been taught that the book of Revelation presents a play by play of yet-to-happen events, this is a must-listen-to podcast!

What happens to the human soul between our death and our resurrection?

Isn't the message of Jesus that if we believe in Him we'll go to Heaven when we die? Actually, his message was more about Heaven coming here, and how we can be part of the Kingdom of God on Earth. In this introductory message to his teaching series on the afterlife and future events, Rev. Michael Fredericks helps us understand the grand narrative of Scripture and history, which is necessary to gain a truly Biblical perspective on Heaven and Hell and the future return of Christ. Rev. Michael Fredericks | Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro NS Canada | October 9, 2022 hereafter: what the Bible says about life after death and what lies ahead Part One: Between Two Gardens (The History of Heaven)

Pastor Michael breaks down eight common reasons some Christians give for not being baptized. And it's not just about baptism!

Reading Hebrews, we can't miss this mysterious figure called Melchizedek. Is he human? something more? And why does it matter that Jesus is a priest like him?

Are there contradictions in the New Testament accounts of the life of Jesus? Author Greg Monette is our guest as we discuss why the Gospels tell stories differently and why we shouldn't lose sleep over it!

The Bible speaks very favourably about wine! Wine is a blessing from God to be enjoyed. But there are also some warnings. There are at least five times a Christian should not drink alcohol.

In response to a question from his Sabbath sermon, Pastor Michael teaches from Scripture why Christians are no longer obligated to keep any of the Old Covenant commandments (except for the ones Jesus repeated), because we are now under the Law of CHRIST. Scriptures referenced:Jeremiah 31:31-34Romans 7:6Galatians 3:23-252 Cor 3:6-11Hebrews 8:13Hebrews 10:11 Cor 9:20-21Galatians 6:2Matthew 22:37-40Galatians 5:14Colossians 2:16-17

Jesus was in agony and invited his closest friends into his suffering… but they fell asleep.

7 ways the Christian ought to respond.

Despite faltering, Peter demonstrated impressive courage, while eleven other disciples huddled in the boat. Are you a comfort-zone Christian? Is it time to get out of the boat??

Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law. Jesus is still performing miracles today. As they did for Peter, they increase our faith.

Dr. Anna Robbins of Acadia Divinity College unintentionally launches our next sermon series, teaching us about Peter's unexpected call to leave all he knew to follow Jesus.

Four more questions we didn't have time to answer on Sunday.(1:09) If Hebrews 8:13 says the law is becoming obsolete, what about what Jesus said in Matthew 5:17-18?(10:40) Which books didn't make it into the Bible?(26:45) With the lack of Christian values and morals in our world today, why do we no longer hear preaching / teaching on sin and repentance in our churches?(38:13) Did Jesus use parables to make it harder for people to understand his message?

Pastor Michael answers Bible and theology questions live off the floor and submitted.

Summarizing the entire Bible in one word!

Read it with the Holy Spirit, with consistency, and with application in mind… Part 2 of 2

Pastor Michael introduces some basic but important ideas to understand and interpret the Bible accurately. Part 1 of 2.

The Bible stands the test of time, reliability, and relevance.

Imagine finding a treasure chest and never opening it. Here are six reasons why we should read our Bibles in 2020.

Have you ever lost your child in a shopping mall? Well, don't fret, because even Mary and Joseph lost their son Jesus once. Pastor Michael expounds on Luke 2:41-52 and assures us that it's okay to not always understand the things of God.

Pastor Michael shares several stories of friends who have received good news. What makes the news of Jesus' arrival so good?

What's in a name? The names and titles of the coming baby announced by the angel tell us a lot about who Jesus is and what he was coming to do.

There may be times when God seems silent; it never means God is absent. God broke 400 years of silence when an angel appeared to Zechariah in the temple.

Don't worry if you don't feel quite as perfect as the Proverbs 31 Woman! Pastor Hannah unpacks this chapter and concludes our series on Proverbs.

Cut for time on Sunday, what are the blessings of living a life of integrity?

What does it mean to be a person of integrity, and why is it so important for Christians to pursue it?

Join us here at Immanuel this Sunday as Pastor Michael continues our series on Proverbs, resuming where we left off last Sunday in terms of handling our finances well.

God wants you to have financial peace. The book of Proverbs offers us exceptionally practical wisdom for handling money well. Part 1 of 2: Get on a budget and stay out of debt!

We all have a deep longing in our hearts that can only be satisfied with Jesus himself. Why turn to broken cisterns when Jesus says “if anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink.” ..?

Do you talk too much? Proverbs has a lot to say about how to speak wisely and when to shut your mouth.

God has a heart for the poor and so should we. The book of Proverbs (in fact the whole Bible) repeatedly tells us to show compassion to those less fortunate, and it would be an insult to our God if we do otherwise.

How are you going to spend the limited time you have left on earth? Don't be lazy! Don't waste your life! What is a proper theology of work?

The kind of people we choose to surround ourselves with plays a huge role in determining whether or not we will walk with the way of Jesus. How does the book of Proverbs define a wise friend?

Introduction to the new sermon series on Proverbs. The “Fear of the Lord” is the starting point for wise living… what does that mean?

Join us this week at Immanuel as Pastor Michael teaches us from the word of God on how to be better Christians together under Jesus

This week,Pastor Michael reads from the bible, about metaphorical storms and the destruction they leave, in reference to Hurricane Dorian

This week marks Pastor Michael's first week preaching for us here at Immanuel. Today he teaches us about change, and having things be new, and it's significance in the Bible.

This week we have Hudson Trenholm with us to read scripture from the Book of Nehemiah

This week at Immanuel, Hannah gives us a taste of the children's ministry for VBS, and teaches us that whether fair or unfair, God is still good.

Join us this week for Pastor Mark's final sermon here at Immanuel, as he reads through Isiah and John's gospel to teach us about Jesus.