Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

(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.

(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