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Here you’ll find updates, announcements, and our thoughts on this world around us.
The Newsletter Podcast is a production of Emmanuel Church for Emmanuel Church. With new episodes each week, we’ll hear what’s coming up, what’s gone down, and we’ll have a little fun along the way.
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Conversations with folks from the Emmanuel Church Family and friends about life, faith, and our God who knits us all together.
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Death Remains the Enemy
April 12, 2020
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that
you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and
blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole
armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of
peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the
flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,”
Ephesians 6:10-18
Not Easily Pulled
April 11, 2020
“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all
of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from
the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within
you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. So it is
right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share
with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming
the truth of the Good News.” Philippians 1:3-7
Flint for the Fire
April 10, 2020
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know
where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the
truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you
would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
John 14:1-7
Between the Ditches
April 9, 2020
“He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple
is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Why do you see the
speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to
your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the
log that is in your own ? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see
clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.” Luke 6:39-42
Understanding > Answers
April 8, 2020
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as
white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing
and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be
eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” Isaiah 1:18-20
Analog Christianity
April 7, 2020
“Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandment makes me wiser
than my enemies, for it is ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for
your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. I do not turn aside from your
rules, for you have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my
mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word
is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:97-105
Cashing God’s Checks
April 6, 2020
“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the
Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have
said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.
Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:25-27