Emmanuel Church App Resources

Why should we pray in the Name of Jesus? Google defines a name as " a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to". So what makes a name so special? And more specifically, why all the fuss about the Name of God? Recently a thought came to my mind concerning this Name and the world's insistence on using it idly. Isn't it strange that you would never be watching TV and in high speed car chase, after barely avoiding a head on collision, one of the characters exclaims, "Buddha, that was close!" Likewise, in no movie has the name "Muhammad" ever been used as an expletive. But for some reason the Lord's Name is quite popular for this application. Jesus, Christ, Jesus Christ, God, God Almighty, God Above, Sweet Jesus and a whole host of others are all used in a dishonorable fashion on radio, TV and other sources of media. Obviously they have never heard or pay no heed to the third commandment, wh...

What a wonderful reminder that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE for GOD. Listen to this song from Sidewalk Prophets, we know it will bless you!

Hearing and doing I'm amazed at how easy it becomes to nod our heads at all the right places after serving God for a while. We are quick to agree when someone speaks to us about God's Word (given that it is sound doctrine of course), without asking ourselves if it is merely theory to us. The fact of the matter is that most of us believe what the Bible teaches with all our hearts. How is it then that we so easily fall into the trap of knowing but not applying? Hearing but not doing? How do we keep ourselves from thinking we know it all but hold on to a zeal for God's Word that leads to obedience? It is relatively easy to read the 'thou shalt not' passages, to apply it and to tap ourselves on the shoulder thinking we did well! Of course we are doing well if we abstain from all the things we know is bad for us - sinful behaviors, unhealthy attitudes, etc. - but I do think there is more to living a life of abundance and victory! There are many pas...

Who is Jesus to you? We heard from our people and this is what they say:

“There Is A Cloud" from the new album from Elevation Worship.

Q&A: Will God ever go back on His promises? When we talk about God's promises we must understand that they are first and foremost linked to His purposes (His will and design, not for our lives only, but for all of creation). Scripture teaches that He "works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will”. (Ephesians 1:11 AMP) God's purposes are very clear and specific and they are eternal.  We can see this in the cross of Jesus. Though Jesus only appeared on life's stage about 2000 years ago, His death and consequential resurrection was foreordained by our Father before the foundation of this world. (1 Peter 1:20) Long before we see God's purposes materialize, God sends His Word, many times in the form of promises. “"For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so will My wor...