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Sermon: Faithful Like a Shepherd (Luke 2) Kids Christmas Program

Luke 2:8-20 Of all the characters in the Christmas story, the simple shepherds seem the most out of place. Why would God send His Angels to announce the biggest news of all time, that Jesus the Savior has been born, to these unimportant, undervalued shepherds? This Sunday is the Children’s Christmas program followed by this […]

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700+ Teddy Bears for Adopt a Senior Ministry.

Video: Pastor Chris Teien shares how Emmanuel Church in Virginia, MN put together over 700 Teddy Bears for the local InFaith Adopt a Senior Ministry.

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Sermon: Marys Awesome Faith (Luke 1)

Luke 1:26-56 Dictionary.com defines “awesome” as an adjective. causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight. exhibiting or marked by awe. Mary in the Christmas story had awesome faith and was chosen to be Jesus mother. She was willing to play a lead role in God’s plan even […]

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Sermon: God Sent an Angel (Luke 1)

Let’s start the Christmas season by looking at the role of Angels working out God’s plans and working in our lives. The greatest story ever told begins with an angel appearing to Mary and delivering news that God was doing a new thing and she was part of His plan. Come to Emmanuel this Sunday […]

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Sermon: A Time for Thanks (Ps 96)

It’s been a hard year and you might not be that excited about Thanksgiving. When we take our eyes off ourselves and focus on the Lord are hearts are encouraged and we are inspired to feel and act thankful as part of our daily walk with God. Come to Emmanuel this Sunday to be encouraged […]

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Sermon: Gods Rewards for You (Heb 11)

It’s absolutely amazing that the God who created us and can save us from sin also offers us rewards in this life and the life to come. Come to Emmanuel Baptist Church this Sunday to be encouraged by God’s Rewards for You “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to […]

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Sermon: Too Little? Too Much? I Need Enough Rest! (Ps 127)

This Sunday our topic is about sleep, rest and recreation. This is the weekend we adjust our clocks “Fall Back” and can actually get an extra hour of sleep. God who created us knows that we need to recharge by resting and enjoying life with a little recreation. Did you know that rest and sleep […]

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Sermon: Overcoming the Power of Fear (2 Tim 1)

This weekend many people in our culture pursue glorifying evil and fearful experiences like haunted houses and scary movies. Others just want to enjoy dressing up in costumes and collecting candy. Fear is real and can keep us from fulfilling God’s purpose in our life. Faith can give us courage to face fear with confidence. […]

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Sermon: The Essence of the Gospel | Guest Bob Schwartz

Aviation Missionary Bob Schwartz shares a message with us.

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Sermon: Too Little? Too Much? I Need Enough Stuff! (1 Tim 6)

In this life we are surrounded by a million opportunities to buy stuff but are often frustrated that we can’t have much of it because we don’t have the millions of dollars needed to get it. Some of us have too much stuff and some of us really do need more stuff. The stuff you […]