Many people turn to consultants and coaches to get expert advice to help them achieve their goals and become more successful. Wouldn’t it be great to get some godly advice before you start filling up your new 2022 calendar as we all are about to take another lap around the sun? In Psalm 19 God […]
John 1:1–12 Jesus the Light of the World Emmanuel Church December 24, 2021 Pastor Chris Teien #1 A Light String to be Connect to (John 5:24) #2 A Traffic Control Light #3 A Warning Light #4 The Light that Reveals and Rebuilds (1 John 1:5–7) #5 The Light to Follow (John 8:12) #6 A Spotlight (Philippians […]
Evangelism and The Engel Scale
Pastor Chris often shares that successful evangelism is helping someone move a step closer to crossing the line from eternal death to eternal life when they repent of their sin and place their faith in Jesus. He also mentions that the Engel scale is a concept chart to give an idea of what some of […]
Titus 2:11-14. Christmas is more than a historical story, a cultural tradition, or just a church remembrance. Christmas is the time of year we celebrate Jesus, our Emmanuel, who came to earth to teach us how to live and through his sacrifice makes it possible for us to live with Him forever. While it can […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]