Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

(1-31-21) Jesus and Human Flourishing - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 5:1-12

Pastor Dan begins a series on The Sermon on the Mount by addressing the Beatitudes. Jesus presents the characteristics that lead to a flourishing life, including meekness, hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and more. As we humble ourselves before God and man, we will flourish.

Church in the image of... You?

This brief mid-week sermon guides us through some potential dangers that can arise during this unique season of Covid as we try to continue Christian community at Immanuel Church

(1-24-21) Joy in Trials - Elder Joel Porter

James 1:1-4

The apostle James challenges the early church to understand that the trials in life develop spiritual maturity, if we persevere in faith. We can rejoice in God, because the testing of our faith becomes a means to grow in our understanding of God and His purposes. As we see Him move in each trial, we're better able to face the future.

(1-17-21) Be Prepared - Elder Jim DiBiaso

2 Timothy 4:1-4

Paul's exhortation to Timothy applies to all of us. We should be ready at any time to minister God's Word. It's important to believe and live sound doctrine, so we don't get swept into deception and false doctrine. The basics of sound doctrine involve sacrifice, humility, and endurance.

(1-3-21) The Transfiguration of Christ - Elder Stephen Parlow

Luke 9:20-36

Stephen begins by explaining the circumstances before the Transfiguration, then shows how the response of the disciples can be a lesson to all of us. When we set our minds on the things of man and not the ways of God, we can miss the fullness of the glory of Jesus. We need to listen, to see the bigger picture. 

(12-27-20) The Hope of Joseph - Elder Joel Porter

Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-23

Sometimes Joseph's role in the birth and early life of Jesus is overlooked. Elder Joel Porter shows the important lessons we can learn from him. As a righteous man, he wrestled with how to handle Mary's divine pregnancy, but once the angel explained it, he obeyed. As Joseph continued to discern and obey God's direction for their lives, so we too should learn to hear and obey God's voice.

(12-24-20) The Hope of Christmas, pt 5 - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Luke 2:1-21

On Christmas Eve, Pastor Dan spoke about sacredness. Sacred moments of life are gifts from God to show us His awesome presence. In the midst of a sinful world, they offer a glimpse of a new way of living. In the darkness of 2020, light can still be found.
Will you allow the sacredness of this time to be a source of hope for 2021?

(12-20-20) The Hope of Christmas, pt 4 - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 2:1-12

In seeking to explain further the circumstances surrounding the journey that the Magi took to find baby Jesus, Pastor Dan explains it in modern day terms. Jesus was born in an unexpected place and worshipped first by unexpected people. Where are you searching for the Prince of Peace? Do you need to be redirected to where this humble and lowly Savior can be found? Also, are you generous with your love and gifts, as you serve the King of kings?

(12-13-20) The Hope of Christmas, pt 3 - Elder Jim DiBiaso

Luke 2:21-39

This week we explore the hope of Anna and Simeon, two aged individuals who were faithfully devoted to the Lord. That devotion enabled them to recognize baby Jesus as the promised Messiah. Like them, we must always be embracing God's plan, and prepared to submit to His purposes, so we're ready for the new thing that he does in our lives.

Facing Holiday Isolation, Pt. 2: Mental Health, Covid and the Incarnation

Many of us will be struggling with Christmas season with fewer family and friends around our dinning room tables and in our living room.  How are we going to cope with the challenges ahead?  In this devotional, we take a quick look at Elijah's story as we discuss mental health and the incarnation, and we look ahead to the next episode when we will look at the need to develop life-giving habits with our minds "set on things above" (Colossians 3:1) this Christmas season and beyond.