If you want to fully experience the Christ-life, be effective at encouraging people around you and stand strong in times of difficulty you need to be confident in your faith. In the beginning of Philippians chapter 3 the Apostle Paul lays out some reasons why he is convinced of his genuine faith and warns us […]
I have made a lot of friends through church connections over the years. Often when people visit our church they are looking to see if there are people they can become friends with. Serving Jesus with others is a great adventure and we are usually more fruitful when we aren’t ministering all alone. The Old […]
Here is a 3 minute sample of Emmanuel Church in Virginia, MN. Come visit us 10:15am Sundays at 93 Midway Drive on the border of Virginia and Eveleth. Friendly people, ample parking, coffee and cookies. 9am Sunday School. Weds 6:30pm Kids Awana and Fusion Youth Group. Other groups meet during the week. Click to Play…
Your attitude can determine your direction. impact the choices you make, and affect the way people respond to you. In championship sports (today is Superbowl Sunday) or in love (tomorrow is Valentine’s Day) your attitude can open or close doors of opportunity and be one of the biggest keys to your success. Paul coaches the […]
Visiting Pastor John Cowan explores Acts 4:1-31. When life suddenly involves you in a confrontation, how do you choose to respond?
Like a bad winter storm, conflict can blow in when we least expect it. The Apostle Paul’s life was full of trouble as he was misunderstood by those inside and outside of the church and he was being held in a Roman prison. In his letter to the church at Philippi, he taught how we […]
Wondering what comes next and having no idea how much longer you have to wait to find out can be very stressful. In Philippians 1:20-26 the Apostle Paul’s life is stuck on pause as he is chained in prison waiting to see what the verdict will be. In this passage Paul shares he is ready […]
Some of the most stressful times come when life doesn’t go as planned. When you get trapped in circumstances you can’t control or you don’t know how you are going to be able to move forward you can either shut down or keep persevering. In the Philippians 1:12-19 we see how the apostle Paul got […]
Life can be really stressful when relationships get messy. Sometimes we experience trouble with family, friends, coworkers or even church people. In Philippians 1:3-11 the Apostle Paul models how to have great relationships and we can apply those same points to help fix our messy relationships. Come to Emmanuel Church this Sunday and be encouraged […]
Some of the most stressful times come when life doesn’t go as planned. When you get trapped in circumstances you can’t control or you don’t know how you are going to be able to move forward you can either shut down or keep persevering. In the Philippians 1:12-19 we see how the apostle Paul got […]
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