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Spotlighting inspiring missionary endeavors around the WORLD. Our mission statement since our beginning in 1986 has been: "Through the funding of national and native preachers, we endeavor to effectively advance the Gospel where it has never been preached before." We don't play at missions. We are serious, career missionaries, who have given our time and abilities to reach the tribes and nations that are primarily closed to us - by supporting the men who God already has in place - helping th ...
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Jeremiah 29:1-14 The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the Israelites held in exile in Babylon. He encouraged them that God would eventually bring them back to Jerusalem, but also gave instruction as to how to live in exile. They are encouraged to live normally, and to seek peace and prosperity in the city where they dwell. As our nation seems to d…
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Ephesians 2:11-22 Immanuel Church and Epiphany Church Wilmington had a combined service, joining in worship, and then hearing a sermon on Unity by the two pastors. God desires to unite all things, so he has called us to live Spirit-filled lives in Him. By Grace, that unity gives access to all His benefits, including peace, security, prosperity, and…
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1 Timothy 2:1-4 As we conclude the series "Navigating Politics in the Way of Jesus", we consider when and how to stand for Biblical truth in the midst of a chaotic world. Although we should treat all people with grace, we have to be willing to speak the truth in love at times. Nevertheless, our primary responsibility is to live out the Gospel of Je…
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1 Timothy 4:1-11 We continue "Navigating Politics in the Way of Jesus" by examining spiritual practices that can help us stay grounded in Jesus. These are things that can help us avoid being deceived by lies and false teachings. 1 - Know the Gospel; 2 - Take a Break and Rest Sometimes; 3 - Pray; 4 - Be Together (Community) Website: immanuelde.com F…
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Romans 14:1-12 As we continue "Navigating Politics in the Way of Jesus", we are reminded that Christians are united in Christ, so should not allow our political or social beliefs to affect our relationships with other believers. The early church was made up of individuals from all different political backgrounds, including the 12 disciples. For ins…
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John 18:36-37 We begin a series on "Navigating Politics in the Way of Jesus". We'll be looking at five principles to guide our political engagement. The first one is remembering that our primary allegiance is to Jesus, not to any political party or nation. We looked at some political "religions" that are vying for our allegiance. Website: immanueld…
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As we continue to study various Psalms, we see David surrounded by enemies when he writes Psalm 3. The situation seems hopeless, but he recalls God's faithfulness in the past. As a result, he does not fear, but asks the Lord to continue to deliver him. May we always remember that "from the Lord comes deliverance" when we call on Him. Website: imman…
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In this Psalm, David reflects on the almighty Creator God, and then establishes how we can fellowship with Him. Everything belongs to God, yet He calls us to Himself, and provides the way to holiness through Jesus. He also fights our battles, and empowers us to be His hands, feet and voice in a lost world. We should draw on this strength and anoint…
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Psalm 82 As we continue to study the Psalms, we find Psalm 82 speaking of the spiritual battle going on in the heavens. The demonic world (gods) directs unjust and wicked mankind. God defends the weak, poor and oppressed. The time will come when Jesus's victory over sin and death will be manifest, vanquishing the evil "gods" forever. Website: imman…
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Psalm 1 The Book of Psalms opens with one that teaches us how to flourish in life. God's vision of thriving does not occur when we seek the counsel and guidance of this world. That's like a tree that fails to bear fruit, because it's planted away from water and the sun. However, those who delight in the Lord, and feed upon His Word, will thrive, ju…
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As we continue our "Summer in the Psalms", we look at Psalm 19. In this Psalm of David, he begins by exalting Creator God, but also rejoices that we can know God by studying his Word. His statutes, precepts, commands, and ordinances guide our paths. He concludes by showing that we can not just know about God, but can fellowship and communicate with…
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Psalm 88 As we begin a series, "Summer in the Psalms", we first look at Psalm 88. Although it expresses the frustration and despair of the psalmist, it still makes it clear that he has seen God work in the past, and is willing to share his feelings with Him. We can be open with God, since he understands the pains of life. In faith, receive His comf…
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1 Corinthians 12:7-11 We conclude the series on "Life with the Holy Spirit" by addressing the spiritual gift of tongues, which is given for: 1) empowerment for evangelism; 2) affirmation of the presence of God; 3) building up of the Body of Christ; 4) building up of the individual through prayer. All the gifts of the Spirit are given to edify belie…
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Romans 12:1-8 As we continue the study of the spiritual gifts, we look at the gift of "helps" (generosity). All Christians are called to give of their time, talents, and treasures; cheerfully and without pretense. We should not be self-seeking. Discover the transforming power of generosity. It's primary purpose is to edify the Body of Christ. Websi…
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1 Corinthians 12:4-11 As we continue to study the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we examine the gift of faith. By grace we are saved, through faith, yet not of ourselves, it comes from God. As we grow in the Lord, we increase our confidence in Him, enabling us to pray and live more in faith. Nevertheless, there can also be a special imparting of a gift …
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1 Corinthians 12:1-11 As we consider the gift of healing, we are assured that God does heal people today. All believers should pray for the healing of those in need. However, it's also important to reaffirm that Jesus is the one who does the healing, not us. Beware of those who exalt themselves, or expect financial compensation. We also find that t…
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1 Corinthians 14:1-5 As we continue our study of spiritual gifts, we consider prophecy: 1. The function of prophecy in the local church. 2. The need to weigh prophecy after it is shared. 3. Signs of false prophecy and false prophets. 4. Developing a prophetic culture at Immanuel. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: I…
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1 Corinthians 12:1-8 Spiritual Gifts are given to all who have the Holy Spirit within. They are gracious and free blessings from God for His glory. There are many of them, but all come from the same Spirit. We begin our study of the Spiritual Gifts, with Wisdom, which is competence with regard to the complex realities of life. It's the wisdom of Go…
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John 10:1-11 God does speak to us today, but we need to recognize His voice. We must know His character, as made clear in the Bible. Then we need to wait on Him, not just talking all the time. As we are still, and open up ourselves to His guidance, we can sense His presence. If he guides us in some way, we need to take the risk of obedience. Websit…
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Galatians 5:13-23 Life with the Holy Spirit involves recognizing his presence with us daily. It means letting go of those fleshly desires and lifestyles. We may wrestle with sinful thoughts and deeds, but the Holy Spirit is there to help us manifest the positive fruits. As we consciously take steps to avoid sin, the Holy Spirit empowers us to overc…
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Ephesians 1:13-15; 5:18 As we continue the series on "Life with the Holy Spirit", we see our need to be filled with the Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us when we accept Christ as our personal Savior, but we need to pray that the Holy Spirit fills our whole being. We need to empty ourselves and make room for him to work through us in powe…
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John 14:12-21 We begin a several week series on "Life With The Holy Spirit". In this first sermon, we see who the Holy Spirit is, and how he's been manifest from creation until now. He was involved in the life of Jesus from his birth to his resurrection. Currently, the Spirit enables God’s work of salvation, and enables us to experience that salvat…
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Psalm 23 As we look at the 23rd Psalm, we are reminded that God is a loving Shepherd, who cares for each of his sheep. We can be assured that He is always leading us to places that meet our needs. No matter the valleys we may face, He is there to strengthen and restore us. We need not fear the future. We can trust His loving heart. Website: immanue…
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1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Christianity is a Good News faith. God has not abandoned us, but offers us new life through Christ. In this 1 Corinthians passage, Paul defines the Good News of Jesus's life, death, burial and resurrection. We need to live out that new life daily. Two testimonies were shared before and after this brief sermon, and 8 individuals…
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Ephesians 4:1-6 The early Church began with Jewish believers in the Messiah. The book of Acts recounts how the Gospel then spread throughout the Gentile world. As the Church became more diverse, Peter, Paul, and others wrote letters to various churches, to help them deal with some of the issues that arose between various cultures. It was made clear…
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Psalm 78:1-8 As we continue to focus on our priorities for 2024, we address the challenge of passing down our faith to future generations. Are we spiritually fathering or mothering children and new believers? Are we raising up a new generation of leaders? We have a responsibility to share our faith journey with others, to encourage them and to buil…
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Matthew 9:37-38 As we begin a short series entitled "In Focus", we look at the exhortation of Jesus to pray for laborers to harvest souls. Our responsibility today is to not just pray for laborers, but to become them. Harvesting also involves planting, watering, etc. Each of us should seek to serve in some capacity, both in our personal lives and i…
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Luke 15:11-24 As we look further at the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we see someone who had all he would need in life, but chose to walk away, drawn by the temptations of the world. He could have stopped and returned at any time, but kept getting further into depths of despair, before humbling himself and returning to a forgiving father. May we not…
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Luke 15:11-32 As we study the Parable of the Lost Son, we see lessons that relate to resurrection. The father rejoices when his son returns, for "he was dead, but now is alive". However, the elder son was bitter, having been faithful to his duties. The message of resurrection joy is available to wayward sons, and also to religious ones. Website: im…
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Matthew 21:1-17 As we review the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, we see that the priorities in his spiritual Kingdom were different than what was expected for a physical kingdom. He came in humility, then declared the importance of prayer. He made it clear that it was for all people, then proceeded to minister to those in need. Websit…
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Hebrews 13 This chapter offers a rich tapestry of theological truths and practical exhortations that are essential for the Christian journey. From calls to enduring faithfulness and hospitality, to reminders to remember the persecuted and honor spiritual leadership, Hebrews challenges us to live lives marked by love, gratitude, and sacrificial wors…
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Hebrews 12:14-29 The scripture declares that God is a consuming fire. Not only does this refer to the judgement upon Christ's return, but also to the reality that He burns through the dross in our life, and brings transformation, purification and empowerment. The call to holiness involves finding the very life that God has for us. Website: immanuel…
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Hebrews 12:1-11 The lessons from this passage in Hebrews can be summed up with Verse 1: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Website: immanuelde.comFacebook: immanuelchurchwi…
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Hebrews 11:17-40 Faith is the fuel of the Christian life. The author of Hebrews looks at the gaps in the many stories recounted in the Old Testament, and finds that faith helped each one push through. For some, faith helped them in the midst of risk. For others, it sustained their hope. It helped many to endure trials. All looked toward the realiza…
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Hebrews 11:8-16 As we continue to look at people of faith, the author of Hebrews describes the life of Abraham. His faith in God was manifested in several ways. One was in his willingness to follow God to other lands, believing there would eventually be a promised land. As Christians, we need to live in this world as sojourners, regardless of our l…
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Hebrews 11:1-7 The author of Hebrews expounds on the essence and power of faith, by citing individuals of faith. This week we looked at Abel's faith in Worship, Enoch's faith in Obedience, and Noah's faith in God's Word. Website: immanuelde.comFacebook: immanuelchurchwilmingtonYouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE…
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Hebrews 10:1-39 When God drew near to us, we were made holy through the sacrifice of Jesus. When we draw near to God, He makes us holy through the work of the Holy Spirit. "By one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy." We need to draw near to God with a sincere heart and with full assurance of faith. Website: immanuel…
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1 Peter 1:3-9 God's ultimate goal is to transform us into the life of Christ, and He gives us all we need to participate in the divine nature. This change comes as we interact in Christian community, not if we isolate ourselves. We grow in the gifts and fruit of the Spirit by interacting in community. Website: immanuelde.comFacebook: immanuelchurch…
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Hebrews 9:1-28 As moral beings, we have a conscience. Jesus came to bring transformation. His death in the past brings us the clearing of our conscience today. He offers us a clear conscience so that we may serve the living God. Website: immanuelde.comFacebook: immanuelchurchwilmingtonYouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE…
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Hebrews 8 The author of Hebrews compares the old covenant made with Israel to the new one. God's presence was manifested in a Tabernacle or Temple, with specific guidelines. But through the death and resurrection of Jesus, He made Himself available to all through the Holy Spirit. Website: immanuelde.comFacebook: immanuelchurchwilmingtonYouTube: Imm…
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Hebrews 6:13 - 7:28 As we get back to the Sermon Series on the book of Hebrews, we are reminded of how Abraham held out hope for many years, waiting for the fulfillment of God's promise. Fulfillment of God's promises in our life can be slow and long, but we need to be patient like Abraham. Jesus has become the guarantee of the new covenant, so we h…
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Luke 15:11-32 We tend to call this passage from Jesus as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but we explore it as the Parable of the Father's Love. The father gave the son freedom to choose his life's direction, yet continued to watch for his return. When he returned, he was welcomed with open arms. So it is between us and our Heavenly Father. When we…
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Nehemiah 8:1-12 On the 4th Sunday of Advent, we study the power of Joy. We begin by exploring Nehemiah's account of a time when the Jews had returned from captivity to their nation. As they struggled with feelings of discouragement, they were exhorted to rejoice in God. As we face difficult times, we too should draw upon the joy that comes from God…
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John 1:1-14 In this third Sunday of Advent, we address the love of God. The manger and the cross represent the active love of God. It's a steadfast love, that is independent of circumstances, and is unwavering. Christ's love was manifested in deeds, as well as in words. To love like Christ, it takes a partnership with God. Website: immanuelde.comFa…
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Isaiah 9:1-7; 11:1-10 As we continue in this Advent season, we see that, even during times of desolation, God's promises remain true. Divine intervention brought light into darkness through the promised Messiah. God's work of redemption is still working today to bring peace in our lives. Allow the light of Jesus to penetrate the darkness of life. W…
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Isaiah 64:1-7 As we begin the Advent season, we reflect on the hope that was experienced by those who anticipated the coming of the Messiah. Jesus fulfilled that hope, as God came to dwell among us in the form of a baby, who eventually gave his life to reconcile us to God. His Spirit, that now dwells with us, empowers us to stand in hope for His co…
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Hebrews 5:11 - 6:12 The author of Hebrews recounts the basics of the faith, such as repentance, forgiveness, fellowship, and the resurrection, but challenges us to grow and mature. There's so much more to the Kingdom Life. If we don't feed on the Truth and the Spirit, we may find ourselves falling away from the faith. There's strength and peace in …
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Matthew 24:1-44 We take a break from the Hebrews sermon series, to examine the prophetic words of Jesus on the final days surrounding his second coming. Throughout the centuries, there have been circumstances that caused that generation to believe theirs were the final days. Jesus makes it clear that we won't know the exact timing, but should be aw…
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Hebrews 4:14-5:10 "We have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, so let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of …
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Hebrews 4:1-13 The author of Hebrews addresses the issue of rest. At Creation, God ended with a day of rest, and he wants us to experience that rest. It's only possible if we live our life with God. Instead of being anxious, we should fellowship with God and trust Him, thus experiencing peace beyond all human understanding. Website: immanuelde.comF…
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