On Sunday Pastor Nate kicked off our new fall series titled “Love Thy Neighbor!” Jesus summed up the greatest commandment with these action steps: love the Lord with all of who you are and love your neighbor as yourself. We live in a day and age where division and animosity seem to be the rule. As we follow Jesus and His teaching, we learn how to l…

On Sunday Pastor Nate preached “Chosen, Authorized & Anointed!” a powerful conclusion to our series “You Have a Purpose”! Whatever our assignment and whatever the season we may find ourselves in, God has entrusted us with opportunities and responsibilities. Each of us is given something we can leverage as well as the freedom to steward His gift. Th…

On Sunday Pastor Nate continued our series “You Have a Purpose” with a powerful message titled “Thank God It’s Monday!” Each of us has been created by God with a unique calling to live out. This impacts the assignments we carry out during our life, including work and study. Our identity is not rooted in what we do, but what we do matters. When we b…

On Sunday we got to hear from our Pastors at each Emmanuel location. It was so good to hear inspiring and challenging messages from each of them as we get ready to head into the fall season! At Emmanuel Spring Lake Park, Pastor Nathan Grams spoke from John 21. The story of Jesus and Peter in this chapter teaches us so much about getting unstuck, ab…

On Sunday Pastor Nate continued our series “I Have a Purpose” with a message titled “Grow Together.” As described in Ephesians 3, when we grow roots into God’s love, He empowers and strengthens us. Growth is central to the Lord’s plan for our life. Depth in our life, a discovery of unchartered territory, the context of God’s House, and key relation…

On Sunday Pastor preached “I Have a Purpose!”, a powerful message to kick off our new series. As we focus on Emmanuel’s “why,” “For everyone to KNOW Jesus, GROW together, and LIVE with purpose” we consider our own life and our own story. God has created each and every one of us with purpose. As we walk with Jesus, we not only get to know Him better…

On Sunday Pastor Darin concluded our “Standing Strong” series on the book of Hebrews with a powerful message titled “Unshakable Confidence.” We can live with the certainty that God will never fail us. Jesus is consistent and unchangeable. His promises, His purposes, His mission and His love remain the same. Because of Jesus, we can live full of joy…

On Sunday Pastor Nate preached “Plan on Finishing,” a powerful message based on Hebrews 12. Each of us has a race to run and we can make it to the finish line because of Jesus. We live in a day and age where it is all too easy to give up and quit, but Jesus teaches us that we can complete the race that we’ve started. As we fix our eyes and focus on…

On Sunday our Location Pastors continued our series “Standing Strong” focusing on Hebrews 11. What an incredible chapter full of inspiring stories as we look at heroes of the faith! Faith is conviction and certainty based on a trusting relationship with God. Our belief shapes our behavior as we live out our faith, finding strength and hope each day…

On Sunday Pastor Nate preached “What to DO with what you KNOW,” a practical and compelling message based on Hebrews 9 and 10. Through this sermon we learn about Jesus’ perfect sacrifice and His power to bring forgiveness and hope into our story. We can connect confidently with God holding tight to the faith and hope He’s given us. We can’t neglect …

Jesus is Better by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

On Sunday, guest speaker and evangelist Will Jones preached a message titled “Graduation: Progressing Onward” based on Hebrews chapter 6. The Word of God challenges us to move forward, to grow and to build upon the foundation. God invites us, His children, to progress toward maturity in Christ. To neglect this truth is to settle for spiritual immat…

On Sunday, Pastor Nate preached a powerful message titled “Unlock Your Heart” based on Hebrews 4 and 5. As we listen to God’s voice and keep our hearts from being hardened, we are able to enter into His rest and His promises. God’s word is alive and powerful, shining into our lives to bring hope, revelation and freedom. As we lean into His voice we…

On Sunday, we had guest speaker, Pastor Jonathan Rivera, continue our series in the book of Hebrews. He preached a powerful and engaging message from Hebrews 3 titled “First Things First.” If the enemy can’t destroy us, he will try to distract us. We need to fix our focus on Jesus and put all things in their rightful place. Finally, we need to reme…

On Sunday, Pastor Nate continued our Summer series “Standing Strong” on the book of Hebrews and preached a powerful message titled “The Perfect Leader.” Jesus reveals God to us. In fact, Jesus IS God’s message. As we listen to Him, look to Him, and follow Him we are able to overcome. He leads us out of our mess so we make it to the finish line. He …

On Sunday, Pastor Nate preached a powerful message to kick off our new series “Standing Strong” on the book of Hebrews, which we will be studying this summer. In our day and age, it is so common for people to quit and give up. The book of Hebrews has the potential to unlock our ability to have a resilient faith that won’t drift. God challenges us t…

On Sunday, Emmanuel locations had the opportunity to hear a powerful message from their pastors. Pastor Nathan spoke at Emmanuel Spring Lake Park and challenged us to never stay stuck. Remember your journey, get rid of any junk you’ve picked up on the way, renew your faith, and live to your fullest potential excited about the future God has in stor…

The Tension Of Redemption by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Our Times are in His Hands by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

On Sunday Pastor Nate spoke a powerful message to close out our series “So You Believe… Now What?” God works in the natural and in the supernatural. As He opens our eyes to this reality we begin to gain clarity in different dimensions of life. We see the perspective of eternity, we grasp the impact of fearing God as we honor Him in our lives, and w…

Pastor Phil spoke at Emmanuel Spring Lake Park preaching about the freedom of God in our lives. The Lord’s freedom helps us to walk away from the traps we’ve been in, to let go of our sin, and to open up to all that God has for us. What a powerful and relevant message for all of us, regardless of where we are at in our journey of faith. Check it ou…

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Stakes In The Ground by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Follow The Leader by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Jesus Changes Everything! by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

God's Perfect Plan | Good Friday by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

What a message! Pastor Nate concluded our series, “Fearless,” with a powerful word on how to deactivate fear of the future in our lives. We can face our fears, declare God’s truth in the midst of our fears, and take steps forward knowing we are not alone. It was such an encouraging and timely message! Go ahead and check it out if you haven’t alread…

Imagine the God of Heaven by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

It's Not You, It's Me by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Overcoming the Fear of Failure by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Get Your Praise On! by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

The Forgiveness Experience by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

What a weekend! So much fun, so much energy, and above all, such a clear message of hope in Jesus. We are grateful for our special guest, Sam Acho, and for the way he encouraged and challenged us to put our faith in God. So many people took the step to ask Jesus to be their Lord and Savior! Such an amazing day! Go ahead and check out Sunday’s messa…

Just say the word by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

On Sunday, Paul Hurckman, Executive Director of Venture and one of our amazing Kingdom Builders partners, preached a powerful message on the impact and expansion of the Kingdom of God. We are called to be light, partnering with God in producing fruit, and experiencing His growth as part of His Kingdom.…

The Answer is on the Way by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

In Matthew 18:18-19 (NIV) Jesus said, “I truly tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” There is power in prayer and if we humble ours…

Fan Your Faith by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Lord of the Storm by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

A Christmas Blessing by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Prepare Him Room Pt.2 by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

Prepare Him Room Pt.1 by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

IYKYK by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

To be enTRUSTed is to have an assigned responsibility. What has God enTRUSTed me with? The truth is living an 'enTRUSTed' life that honors God has little to do with how MUCH I have. It is all about what I do with what I have.Oleh Emmanuel Christian Center

The Foundation of Trust Pt.2 by Emmanuel Christian CenterOleh Emmanuel Christian Center

In this series, enTRUSTed, we are unpacking what it is to have an assigned responsibility. What has God enTRUSTed me with? The truth is living an 'enTRUSTed' life that honors God has little to do with how MUCH I have. It is all about what I do with what I have.Oleh Emmanuel Christian Center

To be enTRUSTed is to have an assigned responsibility. What has God enTRUSTed me with? The truth is living an 'enTRUSTed' life that honors God has little to do with how MUCH I have. It is all about what I do with what I have.Oleh Emmanuel Christian Center

What were Jesus' last words? Where are we headed? Ultimately, for the Church: we're headed toward restoration, peace and comfort. NOT DREAD and FEAR! Be ready! Let's wait on the Holy Spirit together today.Oleh Emmanuel Christian Center

You have ROOTS that are deep in your past, fueling your present and crucial for your future! Are you listening? The Kingdom of Heaven is near!Oleh Emmanuel Christian Center

The climate for Redwood Faith connection is UNITY. Unity doesn't mean uniformity, but you are in the family you start pulling for the WHOLE family! Stay devoted in the connection with today's message.Oleh Emmanuel Christian Center