by Immanuel | Mar 20, 2023 | Immanuel Beacon
As we conclude our walk-through Ruth, I hope it has not escaped you how amazing that book is. It was truly before it’s time. It gave the people it was written for a foreshadowing of what was to come, and it gives us a reminder of what has been done and also what is...
by Immanuel | Dec 9, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
The angel announced to the shepherds that the birth of Jesus was an event that brings exceedingly great joy. In many ways, the Christmas season is not a time we would describe as filled with exceedingly great joy. Instead, it is often a time filled with stress,...
by Immanuel | Oct 17, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
It has been said that people retain only about 10% of what they hear after a while. That is not good news to a preacher’s ear, but there is hope for us who preach the gospel. The rate of retention increases each time you add another sense, such as sight, touch, smell...
by Immanuel | Oct 10, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
Jesus spoke to people in their context and in a way they understood. To fishermen he said he would teach and lead them how to make fishers of men. To farmers he talked about scattering seed in a field. To the professional he talked about businesses and money...
by Immanuel | Oct 3, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
A one question quiz for you: Research tells us that, in many cases, a first-time guest will get a good idea, if they are coming back to that church… At the conclusion of the Pastor’s messageWhen the worship team completes their “set”Within the first 8-10 minutesOn the...
by Immanuel | Sep 26, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
Imagine the impact of a day when all people who call Immanuel home come together and serve our community in the name of Jesus with grace and truth. The service projects can be to rake leaves, pick up trash, prayer walk, hand out water bottles & granola bars,...
by Immanuel | Sep 19, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
Sometimes in life there are two things that are put together and they make a great pair. In fact, they fit so well together you can’t define, or even have, one without the other. Opposites include light and dark, big and small, black and white. You can define one by...
by Immanuel | Sep 12, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
Please mark the following dates on your calendar, in whatever form you use, whether it be the magnetic paper one on the fridge, your computer, phone or even watch. The first is Wednesday, September 14. We will reveal the 2022 A Night in Bethlehem script. Dinner will...
by Immanuel | Sep 5, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
An extra bonus atomic action we can take in our relationships is MODEL. It is defined as a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing. To MODEL is to also be an example to imitate or follow. In our most important relationships what should we model? The...
by Immanuel | Aug 29, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
Or as we normally call it Wednesdays will have a new look. The first is Wednesday, September 14. On that Hump Day we are going to reveal the 2022 A Night in Bethlehem script. Dinner will be provided and then we will reveal the new script and walk through this year’s...
