Immanuel Church Wilmington Delaware

2 Corinthians 4:18 We live in a spiritual world. The amazing thing is that we can tap into the spiritual world through the Holy Spirit. The supernatural can be part of our everyday life. Expect God to move. Ask Him and listen, and then take the risk. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Because of sin, hostility existed between God and man, but God has sought to reconcile us back to himself through Christ. Once we experience that reconciliation with God, He has committed to us that message of reconciliation, which will also affect our own perspectives on life, as well as our relationships with others. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Luke 24:1-8 We may know of God, but are we experiencing God. As we enter into His presence on our own or with others, are we anticipating our opportunity to worship him and know Him better. We need to be open to the revelation of Him by His Holy Spirit. May we fellowship with Him daily. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 When Paul ministered in various locations, he shared the Gospel in a manner that would speak to the culture of that area. We need not compromise the Gospel, but must be a church "incarnate" in our community, being a prophetic voice of the good news of Jesus. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Matthew 4:23 As we begin a series on Vineyard Values, we consider what Jesus meant by His Kingdom among us. To experience the Kingdom is to live with Jesus as your King. The Kingdom to come is manifest to us and through us now. It has come in power now. Followers of Jesus are to live in the upside-down values of His Kingdom. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

John 4:23-24 ; Romans 12:1 God desires to fellowship with us. In our gratitude and adoration, we should worship Him at all times. The attitude is more important than the location. Worship Him with all your might, and the way He wants. Worship Him in truth. Offer Him your living sacrifice of worship. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:20-21 We embrace God's saving, regenerating grace by recognizing our need for it, then receiving it and living out it's freedom. This best occurs within community. In community, we nurture our relationship with God, we cultivate the fruits of the Spirit, and we seek His guidance and transformation. We extend the community of grace in service to others. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Luke 9:57-10:4 As followers of Jesus, we know we must count the cost, but sometimes we work harder at getting out of situations, when we should be working on how we can get through them. The missional life involves walking with Jesus, and learning from him. He has a purpose for your life, and spiritual disciplines help you keep at it and stay focused. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Genesis 1:26-27 In Genesis we see that humankind was created in God's image, bearing the marks of God, but not being God. Nevertheless, Jesus was the only true human who lived in the sinless humanity designed by God. How do we maintain our humanity in light of Artificial Intelligence? By living a cross-shaped life as Jesus did, serving God and others. Don't let AI consume you. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 As we begin to conclude the series, "Living a Life of Spiritual Renewal", we may ask why we should seek that. Once we recognize our sinfulness and failures, and then grasp the awesome mercy of God shown in the sacrifice of His Son, our gratitude is shown by living a life that is pleasing to Him. It's one that is spiritually renewed daily. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

1 Kings 19:4-12 Jesus found it necessary to seek solitude regularly, to fellowship with the Father and gain strength. He did it when he needed preparation, wisdom, and rest, or when he was in mourning. He also sought solitude when he was caught in busyness, or before important events. Let Jesus be our example. As Elijah of old, listen for God's quiet voice. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

2 Timothy 3:10-17 Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped for the tasks God has for us. As we read the Bible, we need to let the Bible read us. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Acts 20:18-35 As we review how we spend our time during a week, how much was spent serving God and others? In order to impact the lives of others, we need to spend time getting to know them, and seeking to serve them. In the Acts passage, we find Paul speaking of his investment into the lives of those in the early Church. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 9:6-11 An important part of spiritual renewal is Generosity, which is a reflection of God's grace. Jesus was generous, so we should be also. It is sacrificial and always requires faith. Sowing seeds of generosity reaps a generous harvest of joy. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Isaiah 58 As we continue to consider the subject of Fasting, we see in Isaiah 58 that it's more than just a time to grow in holiness and maturity. A natural result of spiritual growth is the desire for justice and mercy for the poor. God calls us to have compassion on the physical needs of others, as well as the spiritual needs. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Matthew 4:1-11 Taking regular time to fast and pray helps our whole person to grow spiritually. 1- it weans us off cycles of pleasure, 2- it helps reveal what is truly in our heart, 3- it helps reorder our priorities, 4- it enables us to draw our power from God to overcome sin. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Acts 2:1-21 On this Pentecost Sunday, Jay Pathak, the National Director of Vineyard USA, spoke about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, and how the Holy Spirit desires to continue to fill us everyday. We need to draw upon His power to mature as followers of Jesus, and to transform our witness to the world. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

John 3:5-8 There is one God, three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit reveals Himself to us by the life He births in us. The Holy Spirit empowers us, so that He may reveal Himself to others. The Holy Spirit brings us clarity where there is confusion. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Isaiah 58:13-14 Our time of Sabbath rest should be a delight, not a burden. We should delight in the things that delight God. He delights in His Creation, so we should take time to enjoy nature. He delights in His children, so we should spend some time with other believers. He delights in love, justice & righteousness, so we should serve others. Even as He delights in His Son, Jesus, so should we take time with him. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

Genesis 2:1-3 Our culture pressures us to be busy. Jesus wants to give us rest. We can experience Jesus more if we set aside some time each week to rest and fellowship with Him. By surrendering a time of contemplation before God, we are renewed physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's a glimpse of eternity. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE