Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

(11-1-20) Lamentations, pt. 4 (Idolatry) - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Lamentations 4

Idolatry involves making something or someone who is not God like they are God. In our desire to be fulfilled, we place other loves before the One who can truly meet our need. Wrongly ordered loves include 1) wealth, success, and progress, 2) people and leaders, 3) governments and nations. May we make worship of God our priority.

(10-25-20) Lamentations, pt. 3 (Hope in God's Faithfulness) - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Lamentations 3

As the author of Lamentations wrestles with his own story of trials and disappointments, he looks to God's story of mercy and faithfulness. He recognizes that God is committed to us, to draw us closer to Himself. God is in the process of making all things new. In the midst of our story, we must hope in God's faithfulness.

(10-18-20) Lamentations, pt. 2 (God On Trial) - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Lamentations 2

The nature of "lament" is not the exploration of the reasons for suffering, but more so, giving room for asking the questions and learning to cling to faith, even in the absence of answers. We must remember that we are the creation, not the Creator. We must learn to say," God I truly don't understand, but if I cannot hope in You, I indeed have no hope at all."

(10-11-20) Lamentations, pt. 1 - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Lamentations 1

Pastor Dan begins a series on learning to lament. When rough circumstances happen to us as individuals, as a church, or as a nation, we must allow ourselves, and others, to express grief and sadness. It is not despair, but is girded with hope in the Lord. As David did many times in the Psalms, we must be willing to address our feelings, and yet rejoice in God's love and mercy.

(10-4-20) God's Plan of Redemption - Pastor Daniel Nelms

The Bible is one long unified story of redemption, with Christ at the center. As Pastor Dan takes us from Genesis to Revelation to see God's plan, we revisit Israel's role in it. We cultivate our knowledge of God's divine perspective for the nations, and His heart for the world.

(9-27-20) Our Master Story, pt 11 - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Philippians 4:10-23

As we conclude our study of Philippians, we find Paul thanking the Philippian church for their gifts of support. He has learned to be content whether in need or with plenty, but he rejoices in the blessings that they will receive for being cheerful givers. Biblical generosity brings joy to the giver. We will be discontented if we put our hope in money and possessions instead of in Jesus.

(9-20-20) Our Master Story, pt.10 - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Philippians 4:2-9

As Paul addresses a conflict between two individuals in Philippi, he shows how to Biblically deal with conflict. Humility is necessary. Disagreement does not mean conflict. Instead of becoming anxious, we must be gentle, and thankful for the worthy things that exist. Prayer is the opposite of anxiety, since it relinquishes control to God.

(9-13-20) Installation of Pastor Daniel Nelms

Ephesians 4:1-16

On Sunday, we officially installed Daniel Nelms as our Senior Pastor. After a time of worship, Eric Loyer, a Pastor at Daniel's former church, Redeemer Fellowship in Tom's River, NJ, challenged Daniel to make his central theme to always be Christ crucified, buried, and resurrected, and not to add to or subtract from the Gospel of Jesus. Elder Joel Porter then challenged the congregation to be an active part in the Body of Immanuel, supportive in prayer and service with Pastor Daniel and family.

(9-6-20) Our Master Story, pt 9 - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Philippians 3:12-21

Because of Christ, our citizenship is in heaven. As a result, we can put the circumstances and failures of the past behind us, and can concentrate on His calling for us. This is the radical nature of grace. We should love our enemies, as well as our neighbors, since everyone needs Jesus. Love like Him, not like the world.

(8-30-20) Our Master Story, pt 8 - Pastor Daniel Nelms

Philippians 3:1-11

Is your identity built around your own accomplishments or memberships? Paul makes it clear that we can have no confidence in these. The hope of the world is in Christ, but Christ is in us. As we focus on living for Christ, we find ultimate meaning in life, and can impact the world with His love.