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Reformation Pratum 2015: Who is Jesus?

November 13-14, 2015 Emmanuel Bible Church Now, and throughout church history, there have been many errors and misunderstandings about who Jesus is.  Reformation Pratum: Who is Jesus? will focus on who Jesus was in His role as Prophet, Priest, and King, as well as … Continue reading

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The Humiliation of Christ: His Incarnation

The Apostle tells us that Christ humbled Himself. In answer to the question, Wherein his humiliation consisted? our standards wisely content themselves with the simple statements of the Scriptures: “Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born and that in a low … Continue reading

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He is Risen

What was it that within a few days transformed a band of mourners into the spiritual conquerors of the world? It was not the memoirs of Jesus’ life; it was not the inspirational which came from past contact with him. … Continue reading

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He is both Teacher and Lesson, Guide and Way!

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”  Matthew 11:29-30 We are here … Continue reading

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A Self-Pity Refresher

I remember it well. A new, exciting ministry position was up for grabs. Quietly in my mind, I congratulated myself as being the most faithful candidate. Since I “put in my time,” it was a sure thing, so I thought. … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Ruin Your Life in Your 20s (or at any age)

No one ever plans to ruin their life. Nobody makes that a goal, or a New Year’s resolution, or an integral part of their 5-year plan. Kids don’t sit around and dream about growing up to be an alcoholic; students … Continue reading

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My Shepherd!

“The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need!” Psalm 23:1 The shepherd is a favorite Scriptural picture of the divine love and care. In the Old Testament, the twenty-third Psalm gathers the whole wonderful truth in exquisite lines, which … Continue reading

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The Sensational leads to the Outrageous

Why is this? Whence this distaste for the ordinary services of the sanctuary? I believe that the answer, in some measure, lies in a direction little suspected. There has been a growing pandering to sensationalism; and, as this wretched appetite … Continue reading

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Charles Spurgeon & the Down-Grade Controversy

For the fifth session, Brett Davisson of Emmanuel Bible Church gave an historical example of discernment in action.  Charles Spurgeon, known as “The Prince of Preachers”, was not a man of his time.  As churches in the late 19th century worked to … Continue reading

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Having a Biblical Worldview part 2

In our fourth session of Reformation Pratum: Discernment, Larry Nickel of Emmanuel Bible Church addressed the topic of discerning the competing worldviews that we are presented with today.  Our worldview is the lens through which we interpret the world around … Continue reading

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