Emmanuel Baptist Church

Every one of us is living in one of two kingdoms: either we are living in the kingdom of self, where we set the rules and expect everyone else to follow them, or we are living in the Kingdom of Christ, where there is grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Date: April 21, 2024

It is possible to love both chocolate chip ice cream and cookie dough ice cream. It's okay like classical and pop music. It isn't okay, or possible, to love Jesus and anything else at the same time. In this message, Pastor Mike walks us through our tendencies to love ourselves above all, and how to get out of that rut and love Jesus fully and finally. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Date: April 14, 2024

Is the resurrection of Jesus true? And if so, what does it mean for us? In this Easter message, Pastor Mike gives us reasons why we can not only trust the resurrection but find new life in it. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Date: March 31, 2014

Some of Jesus' last words were quotes from Psalm 22. But how does this cry and this Psalm fit into our lives? That's what we look at in this message on Good Friday. Speaker: Mike Rue Date: Friday, March 29, 2024

It's one of the most famous biblical stories, but have been reading it all wrong? Are we meant to think of ourselves as Davids who need to run at our giants? In this message, we take a deeper look at the story of David and Goliath and find that we aren't supposed to think of ourselves as Davids, but rather as the ones who are holding out for a hero to take care of our giants for us. Praise the Lord, that we have that hero in Jesus.

1 Samuel 16:14-23 is all about the beginning of the transition of power from Saul to David. However, in this short vignette, we find out that this transition of power is vital for us today. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Date: March 17, 2024 For more information, visit us online at www.emmanuelmora.com

1 Samuel 16 puts us smack dab in the middle of Israel’s illusion, or maybe a better word for it is delusion. Israel had rejected God as their King and had instead opted to anoint a king of their own choosing - one that was like the other nations - impressive in stature, powerful in battle, and efficient in leadership. And he certainly delivered, to a certain extent. He was able to score some victories on the battlefield, provide national stability, and so on. But he was nothing but an illusion of strength. He was disobedient to the Lord. He was leading God’s people but was leading from a position of self-reliance and self-sufficiency. His leadership quickly became a disaster; unless the Lord intervened, God’s people would follow. Saul’s leadership is a perfect example of what happens when God’s people see things through their own eyes, rather than God’s. 1 Samuel 16 is all about putting on new lenses. Lenses that will never deceive, will never trick, and will never lead you into disaster. 1 Samuel 16 is all

The end of the letter of Paul; to the Ephesians is packed with practical help to live lives that are pleasing to the Lord. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Series: The Great Remodel Date: March 3, 2024

The gospel is meant to shape every aspect of our lives. Sometimes, however, bad things get in the way. How can we daily work towards the gospel's influence in our lives? Ephesians 6:10-20 tells us that we must put on God's armor. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Series: The Great Remodel February 25, 2024

To be truly redemptive, the gospel must apply to all areas of life. Ephesians 6:1-4 applies to all of us because we are all either parents or children ourselves. In this message, Pastor Mike walks us through how to glorify God in both. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Series: The Great Remodel: Placing the Roof Date February 11, 2024

In order to be the church that Jesus wants us to be, we need to be the individuals God wants us to be. For most of us, in order to be the individuals that Jesus wants us to be, we need to have the marriages that God wants us to have. What does that mean and what does that look like? Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Series: The Great Remodel February 4, 2024

In order to be the church Jesus wants us to be, we first have to be the individuals that Jesus wants us to be. Therefore, in Ephesians 5:15-21, Paul encourages us to live wisely and live by the Spirit. It's easier said than done, however. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Series: The Great Renovation Date: January 28, 2024

As we move toward who we are as a church, we need to once again take a look at our individual lives and see how the gospel shapes every part of us. Text: Ephesians 5:3-14 Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Series: The Great Remodel - Placing the Rafter January 21, 2024

We're continuing to spiritually remodel the church. In our passage today, Paul helps us to understand that, to have the kind of church that Jesus wants, we have to do some self-reflection and change some things about ourselves. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Series: The Great Remodel January 14, 2023

Our first message in the final leg of the sermon series, "The Great Remodel." In this message, Pastor Mike helps us to understand that church growth should first and foremost be seen in terms of spiritual growth. Title: How Churches Grow Series: The Great Remodel | Placing the Rafters Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 For more information about Emmanuel, visit us online at www.emmanuelmora.com

Luke 1:26-38 is not just a quaint story about an angel visiting Mary. It's about every one of us when we encounter the good news of Jesus. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Date: December 10, 2023

In this message, we conclude the second part of our series, "The Great Remodel," by focusing on our sixth pillar, or purpose: evangelizing the world. Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue Date: December 3, 2023