Immanuel Fellowship

Romans 1:1-17

Today we look at Romans 1:1-17. Paul gives us an introduction to the book in these verses. Especially important are verses 16-17 where we see what might be considered the theme of the book. The Righteousness of God is being revealed through the Gospel! We also introduce three keys words or truths that will be expanded throughout the book of Romans: the Gospel, the Righteousness of God, and faith.

The Book of Romans (introduction)

We begin a new series today on the book of Romans. In this session we will do a brief overview of the New Testament. This is important because we need to understand the concerns brought up in the book of Romans concerning the Jews and Gentiles. This was a major issue for the early Church, but it also has many ramifications for us today.

The Glorious Church (continued)

In the Fullness of Time...Look at Bethlehem

The Glorious Church (part 2)

One of the foundations for seeing the church become like the one God has destined us for is embracing a Biblical view that sees the church as a community. In this message we talk about Koinonia, the Greek word often translated as fellowship or community. The early church in Jerusalem was devoted to koinonia and therefore was filled with life, joy, and spiritual power. The result was that many people were added to the church. Being a community or koinonia is a necessary first step for us to be the church God has called us to be.

The Glorious Church (part 1)

This is the introduction to a new series entitled “The Glorious Church.” Ephesians 5:27 describes God’s plan for the Church. “That He would present to Himself the church in all her glory….having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.” The Church today certainly isn’t near to where God has destined her. In this series, we will look at what the Church should look like, and then examine how we will get there. And yes, there is a cost to being the Church God has called us to be!

All That God Had Prepared for Those Who Love Him

We conclude our series in this session with an overview of all that we have talked about in the past 15 sessions. We have covered a lot in detail and it can be easy to forget the bigger picture. This overview should convince us, and motivate us, that in light of all that God has prepared for us (see I Corinthians 2:9), we have been called to a very important work here in our lifetime! If you'd like to know more about Eternal Life, Mike has written a book, Words of Eternal Life, which can be ordered on Kindle or in paperback below. English: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Eternal-... Spanish https://www.amazon.com/Palabras-Etern... French https://www.amazon.com/Paroles-Vie-Et...

Our Life in Review

Today we look at how we live our lives here on earth in light of all that God has prepared for us. We are told in I Corinthians 3 that we are to be careful how we build because all our deeds and works will be tested and judged by fire. Are we building with gold, silver, and precious stones….or are we building with wood, straw, and hay? Are we storing up treasure here on earth, or are we stored up treasure in heaven. These are hard questions we must ask ourselves! If you'd like to know more about Eternal Life, Mike has written a book, Words of Eternal Life, which can be ordered on Kindle or in paperback below. English: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Eternal-... Spanish https://www.amazon.com/Palabras-Etern... French https://www.amazon.com/Paroles-Vie-Et...

Looking for the City

In this life we all pass through various trials, disappointments, times of confusion, and even suffering. In this message we take a look at an inside view of how people like Abraham, Moses, and others viewed the difficulties they passed through. We focus on the insights found in Hebrews 11. We see that their truest desire was for a city, a heavenly city, whose architect and builder is God. It was that vision of that future city that kept them going and enabled them to do the things they were called to do in this life. We, too, must have that view of the New Heaven and the New Earth (or the New Jerusalem) before us. We must see ourselves as pilgrims and strangers in this land. If you'd like to know more about Eternal Life, Mike has written a book, Words of Eternal Life, which can be ordered on Kindle or in paperback below. English: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Eternal-... Spanish https://www.amazon.com/Palabras-Etern... French https://www.amazon.com/Paroles-Vie-Et...

What Will we do for All Eternity?

Have you ever wondered what we will be doing for all of eternity? We are not told all the details, but we can see from the Scriptures that the New Earth/New Heaven will be filled with activity and enjoyment. Being bored certainly will not happen. This future world where we live forever will be far supported in every way over this present world. As we are told in I Corinthians 2:9…..we cannot even begin to imagine or comprehend all that God has prepared for us. If you'd like to know more about Eternal Life, Mike has written a book, Words of Eternal Life, which can be ordered on Kindle or in paperback below. English: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Eternal-... Spanish https://www.amazon.com/Palabras-Etern... French https://www.amazon.com/Paroles-Vie-Et...