Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

(2-28-21) Why We Give, Pray, and Fast - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 6:1-18

As Jesus continues to speak to the crowd, he addresses the motivations of our heart. When we give of our means, or pray and fast, do we do it for public approval, and make sure everyone knows what we're doing, or are we truly motivated to sincerely love God and love people, needing no public recognition?

(2-21-21) The Ultimate Aim of Our Lives - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 5:31-48

As Jesus continues His sermon on the mount, he addresses issues of divorce, oaths, revenge, and relationships, by promoting marriage, integrity, forgiveness and grace, all of which will lead to human flourishing.

(2-14-21) The Bible Is About Jesus - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 5:17-30

As Jesus continues His sermon on the mount, He makes it clear that He did not come to abolish the laws that God had previously laid down, but that they continue to have their purpose of revealing man's sinful nature. We all fall short. His purpose in coming was to be the one who could perfectly fulfill the Law, and eventually reunite us with God the Father.

(2-7-21) Salt and Light - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Matthew 5:13-16

Pastor Dan continues the series on the Sermon on the Mount by examining the challenge from Jesus for His followers to be salt and light in this world. Even as salt and light penetrate and affect where they appear, we too should impact the world with the truth and message of the Gospel. May our words and deeds exemplify the life of Christ.

(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.