Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

(7-18-21) Jesus, Prayer and Our Expectations - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Exodus 16

We study the experience of the Israelites in the wilderness as it relates to our interactions with God. If we only communicate in prayer when times are hard, we may have false expectations of what God will do. When they asked for provision, they most likely didn't expect daily manna, yet God provided. If we fellowship with God daily, we will find peace in whatever way He responds.

(7-11-21) The Grace of His Word - Will Donato

Isaiah 55

We explore the power of the Word of God. As we feed on His Word, our souls are filled with life and joy. His ways are not our ways, but they reveal His mercy and grace, if we're willing to seek after Him while we still can. Don't miss out on His purposes.

(7-4-21) Freedom - Elder Jim DiBiaso

Galatians 5:13

On this Fourth of July, we reflect on the matter of freedom. The dictionary, and modern society, see it as enabling individuals to do as they please, regardless of the consequences. However, the Scriptures make it clear that we are in bondage to sin and self-interest. By faith in the work of Christ on the cross, we have true freedom and power to resist sin, and to serve others.

(6-27-21) Jesus, Worship, and Our Attention - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Psalm 115

To what things do we give our greatest attention? Is it our job, family, money, pleasure? We often give our worship to idols such as these, when our full attention should be toward Jesus and His ways. When our sight is on the Light, we see the world as it truly is, and can then positively impact every other area of our life.

(6-20-21) The Church as a Local Presence - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Psalm 2

We are barraged with national and international news, and we reflect on how the Body of Christ can have an impact. But, as we continue our summer series, we consider the expectations of how the Church is to make an impact on local communities. If we reflect the life of Christ to our neighbors, we can change our local community, which can in turn affect our nation.

(6-13-21) Finding Purpose in Our Suffering - Pastor Daniel Nelms

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

As we continue the series "God, Life and Our Expectations", we explore the subject of suffering and it's impact on us. Suffering has always been a part of life since the Fall in the Garden of Eden. Jesus experienced God's grace in the midst of his suffering, and thus proved that we too can experience resurrection life. His grace is sufficient for us, and His power is manifested in our weakness.

(6-6-21) What Do You Expect of Jesus? - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 16:13-28

We begin a new summer sermon series entitled "God, Life, and Our Expectations". As we look at Matthew 16, we find Peter having an incorrect understanding of who Jesus was. Initially, he did not understand that Jesus was to be a suffering Savior, before becoming a conquering King. In today's world, many err in their understanding of His purposes. We must manifest Jesus as patient ambassadors of the truth, not hammers of truth. Let love reign.

(5-30-21) Embracing All of God - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Jonah 4:1-11

As we conclude our study of Jonah, we see him experiencing spiritual disillusionment. Though he knew God was real, things didn't happen the way he expected from Him. Instead, God exposed his weaknesses, so he could become more like Him. As we seek to embrace God, we'll find that we may not understand His ways, but we can trust His heart.

(5-23-21) Love Your Enemies - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Jonah 3:1-10

Once Jonah was thrown from the fish, he obeyed God's command to go to Nineveh to warn them of their destruction, if they did not repent. Amazingly, these hated enemies of Israel, responded by turning from their wicked ways, and God chose not to destroy them. God's desire is to reconcile mankind to Himself. So, we too should love and pray for our enemies, and seek their redemption.

(5-16-21) The Severe Mercy of God - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Jonah 2:1-10

As we continue the study of Jonah, we find him praying inside the fish. He recounts how God showed His mercy by bringing him low, and then rescuing him. We see elsewhere in Scripture how God speaks and dispels darkness: at Creation, with Jonah, with Lazarus, and at Christ's resurrection. God can speak life into our chaos.