Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

(12-29-19) The Father's Business - Pastor Ryan Diffenderfer

Luke 2:41-52

The Scriptures don't record much about the life of Jesus from his birth to the age of 30, but we look at an account when he was 12 years old, and discover His heart during those years. He was aware that He was to be about His heavenly Father's business. That should also be our motivation daily.

(12-22-19) All Hopes and Fears Are Met in Christ - Pastor Ryan Diffenderfer

Romans 5:1-5

This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we have reason to have hope, because the Savior lives. We have hope because of a future with Christ, but can also have hope in the present, because God is working in the seasons of our lives, to conform us to the image of Christ.

(12-15-19) Our Greatest Christmas Need - Pastor Ryan Diffenderfer

Ephesians 2:1-4

As we look at the life of King Ahaz in Isaiah 7, we're challenged to put our trust in God, not in the things of this world. Our sin has separated us from God, but Christ entered the world to bridge the gap between us and God. 

 

(12-1-19) Blessed, Broken, Given - Will Donato

Luke 9:10-23

In this passage, we see God do something miraculous with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. Jesus blesses the bread, breaks it, and then feeds the 5,000. Our lives can seem mundane and ordinary but in the hands of Jesus, He can do extraordinary things. Will we allow ourselves to be broken, so that life can be given?

(11-24-19) Your Seat at the Table - Will Donato

Luke 14:15-23

In this parable, Jesus makes it clear that God invites everyone to fellowship with Him. His banquet table is filled with good things. Why do we make excuses not to join Him each day, as well as for eternity?

(11-17-19) The Calling to Repentance - Will Donato

Luke 15:11-22

As we study the parable of the prodigal son, we're reminded that he was a member of the family, who gave into the temptations of the world. Nevertheless, when he repented, and turned back, the father welcomed him. No matter how far we've strayed, repentance brings restoration.

(Jim DiBiaso) - Deadly Drift - 11/10/19

As believers, we sometimes get lost in the drift of life, false doctrine, and sin that takes us away from the gospel of Christ. We have an anchor in Christ and must stand watch against the things that attempt to lead us away.  Message from Hebrews Chapter 1 and 2. 

(11-3-19) Seeing the Unseen - Jim DiBiaso

2 Corinthians 4:6-18

After praying for the persecuted Christians around the world, we learn from Paul's letter to the Corinthians that he endured suffering and persecution by focusing on the love and presence of God, instead of his circumstances. The Lord has promised eternal glories to those who endure.

(10-27-19) Safe and Secure - Pastor Ryan Diffenderfer

John 10:22-42

Jesus reveals that He is the Messiah, and He tells those listening that His sheep know His voice, He knows them, and they follow Him. He then assures the sheep, " My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand." As believers, sometimes our faith is weak and we may stumble, but we can rest assured that we are safe in the Father's hand.

(10-20-19) The Good Shepherd, pt2 - Pastor Ryan Diffenderfer

John 10:11-18

When Jesus is our Shepherd, we recognize that we have all we need in Him and are not left wanting. He takes possession over His flock and calls us His own, even to the point of laying down His life. Jesus was others-minded and commands us to love others, as He has loved us. "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." - John 15:12