Sermons at Graham Emmanuel

Children Obey Your Parents | Colossians 3:20-21

Parenting is a form of worship. That’s what the Apostle Paul tells the Colossians in his letter to them. After commanding Christians in Col. 3:17 to “do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” he gives specific examples of how to do that within the family. In Col. 3:20-21, Paul addresses children and teaches them the importance of obedience, and he also teaches fathers the importance of instilling a love of obedience in their children. Join us in our expository study of Colossians! 

A New Year Abiding in Christ | John 15:4-5

Jesus commands His followers to abide in Him. But what does it practically mean to abide in Christ? As the New Year begins, join Pastor Stephen in looking at what Scripture says about how a follower of Christ can abide in Him in the upcoming year.    

The Biblical Story of Jesus | Luke 1:31-33

Jesus said that all of Scripture speaks concerning Him (Lk. 24:27). Paul said that the Old Testament is our guardian is to lead us to Christ (Gal. 3:24). As Pastor Stephen concludes his series on the Nativity, discover what all of Scripture has to say about Jesus, and how God expects us to respond.  

The Biblical Story of Mary | Luke 1:26-38

Mary is an inescapable character in the story of Christmas and a controversial religious figure. Instead of ignoring her, Christians should look to the Bible to discover the remarkable role Mary plays in fulfilling a plan of redemption that God started in Genesis and ended in Revelation. Join us to discover how God used women, pregnancy, and childbearing to bring about salvation.  

The Biblical Story of the Magi | Matt. 2:1-12

The Magi are a classic feature of every Nativity set. But although they are typically seen as just another prop to a biblical story, their coming and adoration of the child Christ as King holds huge implications, not just for biblical prophecy, but also for how God’s people should understand Christ today in their own lives.    

The Biblical Story of Shepherds | Lk. 2:8-21

Luke chapter 2 is traditionally called the “Nativity” because it reveals the origins of how Christ came to Earth. But the details surrounding His birth—the shepherds, the wise men, Bethlehem—all represent a fulfillment and allusion to biblical teaching from the Old Testament. Find out how God used shepherds to reveal Himself in the Bible long before the birth of the Good Shepherd.   

The Biblical Story of Bethlehem | Lk. 2:1-7

The word “nativity” means “place of origin.” Many people celebrate Christmas with a Nativity set, but few recognize the biblical origins of each element of the events leading to the birth of Christ. All the details of Christ’s birth are more than just cute details of a story, they represent significant biblical meaning predicted throughout the entire Bible. This morning, learn about the biblical story of Bethlehem throughout the Bible and what it teaches us about the character of God. 

Husbands Love Your Wives | Colossians 3:19

Paul gives specific examples of ways in which Christians should do everything in word and deed in the name of Jesus as Lord. After calling wives to submit to their husbands, Paul continues by calling on husbands to love their wives, specifically in a manner that is not bitter towards them. 

Wives Submit to Your Husbands | Colossians 3:18

After Paul’s climactic call for the Colossians to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord by doing everything in the name of Jesus as Lord, Paul follows up after Col. 3:17 with a few succinct examples of how the Colossians can practically apply that verse in their lives. The first command is to wives. Specifically, for wives to submit to Christ by submitting to their husbands.  

Do Everything in the Name of the Lord | Colossians 3:17

Paul ends his instruction to the Colossians on “how to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord” (Col. 1:10; 2:6) by commanding them to do everything in the name of Jesus as Lord of their life. Find out what it means to receive and walk in Jesus as “Lord” and the impact it should have on your life.