Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

(5-9-21) Running From God - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Jonah 1:1-17

We begin a series of sermons on Jonah, entitled "God's Relentless Grace". As a prophet, Jonah was used by God to speak to His people, yet we find him resisting God's call to go to Ninevah. Despite this, God pursues him, and still wants to use him. If we run from God's purposes for us, we'll never be satisfied, but His love will always pursue us.

(5-2-21) Loving and Serving like Jesus - Pastor Daniel Nelms

John 13:1-17

As Jesus gathered with the disciples for the Passover Feast, he began by washing their feet. He wanted to make it clear that this humble act of service was setting an example for all who follow Him. He came to love and to serve mankind, and we should do the same. The world will know we are His followers by our love.

(4-25-21) Be Reconciled - Pastor Daniel Nelms

2 Corinthians 5:11-21

As we conclude the series on "Making All Things New", we look at Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth. He addresses what the Church should look like and how it should work. We represent God's work on Earth now, so we should be reconciled to Him, in order to fulfill the work He has for all of us today.

(4-18-21) Jesus, Friend of Peter - Pastor Daniel Nelms

John 21

As we continue to review the events following the resurrection, we see Jesus appearing to the disciples for the third time. Jesus takes time to address Peter. As a result, Peter moves from regret for having denied Jesus, to experiencing His love. It emboldens him to eventually preach to the crowds on Pentecost. May we see this love and forgiveness flow within the Body of Christ, as well.  

(4-11-21) The 3 Saws of the Resurrection - Elder Jim DiBiaso

John 20:1-31

As we study John's account of the events surrounding the resurrection of Jesus, we discover three different Greek words for "saw". When Mary saw the empty tomb, it was the physical act of seeing. When Peter saw inside the tomb, he took thoughtful attention to the details. When John entered the tomb, he saw and believed. He realized what had occurred. We may not have physically seen Him, but we see by faith in His Word.

(4-4-21) A New Life - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Luke 24:1-12

We continue the series "Making All Things New", by looking at meanings of the resurrection of Jesus: 1) We can receive a "do over", a new start to our life; 2) Rivers of living water can flow out of us through His Spirit; 3) We can be raised with Him today and forever; 4) His victory over death means nothing can separate us from God's love.

(3-28-21) A New King - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 21:1-16

We begin a new sermon series entitled "Making All Things New". On Palm Sunday, Pastor Dan addressed the events surrounding Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem, when the people proclaimed Him as king. Unfortunately, they didn't realize He was a different King than they expected.

(3-21-21) Beware and Prepare - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 7:13-29

As Jesus concluded his Sermon on the Mount, he told us to beware of false prophets, whose motives are centered on themselves, and to examine our own motives as well. He then made it clear that our lives can flourish if we put into practice all that he had been teaching.

(3-14-21) Jesus and Judging Others - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 7:1-12

Jesus addresses our tendency to judge the actions and motives of others. We are reminded that we all have sinned, and should not be so quick to judge. He offers a message of grace. We need to be grateful for the grace God offers to us for our sins, and be a people of humility and grace toward others.

(3-7-21) Freedom from Anxiety - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 6:19-34

When we focus our lives on possessions, ambitions, and pleasure, we set ourselves up for anxiety when things don't develop as we would like. Jesus addresses this issue as he continues his sermon, and makes it clear that focusing on God and His ways will relieve stress and will lead to eternal provision.