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Emmanuel Community Church Sermons
Official feed for the sermons from Emmanuel Community Church in Elmira, NY. We are committed to glorifying the triune God by worshiping and making disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. Learn more at eccelmira.org
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The Sea, the Snake, and the Savior (Acts 27:1-28:15)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt shows that those who trust in Jesus can rest assured that he will bring us safely to God.
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The Reason for the Hope, part 2 (Acts 25-26)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt again proclaims that the truth of the resurrection of Jesus demands a response from the world.
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The Reason for the Hope, part 1 (Acts 24:1-27)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches that the truth of the resurrection of Jesus demands a response from the world.
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Plotting, Protection, and Providence (Acts 22:22-23:35)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk shows that in the face of trials and opposition to the gospel, we can trust and rejoice in the providence of God.
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The Righteous One and His Witness (Acts 21:27-22:22)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt reveals from Paul’s example that Christians are called to bear witness to Jesus, the risen King who justifies sinners.
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Jew, Gentile, or New Creation? (Acts 21:17-26)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt shows that as new creations in Christ, believers are free to serve God and others in love.
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Willing to Obey, Ready to Die (Acts 21:1-16)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk demonstrates that disciples of Jesus must be characterized by a love for the saints, obedience to God, and devotion to Christ.
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Shepherding the Church of God, part 2 (Acts 20:28-38)
The church is described throughout Scripture with several images, such as the family of God, the body of Christ, and the temple of the Spirit. As Paul bids…
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Shepherding the Church of God, part 1 (Acts 20:13-27)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains that the church needs Christlike shepherds to faithfully minister the gospel of grace.
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Encouragement for a Weary Church (Acts 20:1-12)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Bedzyk teaches that the church must be encouraged if we are to hold fast the confession of our hope and maintain our gospel witness.
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A City Impacted by the Gospel (Acts 19:21-41)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt shows that the church impacts the world most effectively through lives changed by the gospel we proclaim.
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The Kingdom of God and the Powers of Darkness (Acts 19:1-20)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk proclaims that because Jesus reigns as King, Christians can rest assured that God's kingdom will prevail over this darkened world.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? (Acts 18:18-28)
In this sermon, Joel Traylor shows that Jesus uses our going and staying to strengthen, mature, and protect his people, and that Jesus equips his church to…
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Trustworthy Messiah and His Trustworthy Message (Acts 18:1-17)
In this sermon, Keith Ryoo reveals that it is the trustworthy Messiah who is advancing his gospel throughout the whole world and building his church.
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Good News for a City Full of Idols (Acts 17:16-34)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk explains that Christians must confront the idols of our culture with nothing but the gospel.
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“There Is Another King—Jesus” (Acts 17:1-15)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains that whether his word is rejected or received, Jesus is the risen King we must proclaim.
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The Lord Jesus Reigns at Philippi (Acts 16:11-40)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches that the saving power of God liberates all who believe in Jesus from the kingdom of this world.
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Problems and Providence (Acts 15:36-16:10)
Whether in the church, in ministry, or in everyday life, we seem to always encounter problem after problem. We’re often left wondering what God could…
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United by Saving Grace, part 2 (Acts 15:13-35)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt teaches that through the gospel, God is creating a people for himself united by saving grace.
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United by Saving Grace, part 1 (Acts 15:1-12)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt proclaims that there is no other gospel apart from salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
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Committed to God’s Kingdom and Glory (Acts 14:21-28)
In this sermon, Joel Traylor shows that we become mature Christlike disciples both by God’s commitment to his sanctifying work in us and also by our commitment…
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The Challenges of Gospel Ministry (Acts 14:1-20)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk describes the challenges of gospel ministry and the boldness, clarity, and persistence needed for us to be faithful witnesses to…
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Responding to the Word of Grace (Acts 13:42-52)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt teaches that while we are the ones responsible for rejecting the word of grace and eternal life, God is always the one responsible…
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The Message of Salvation, part 3 (Acts 13:38-41)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches that gospel is a promise of justification and life for all who trust Jesus as Savior, who believe the gospel and accept…
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The Message of Salvation, part 2 (Acts 13:26-37)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt focuses on the work of Christ to show that an obedient life, an atoning death, and a victorious resurrection is how Jesus is the…
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The Message of Salvation, part 1 (Acts 13:13-25)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt teaches that the message of salvation is that in Jesus, God has proven himself faithful to his promises to rescue humanity.
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Sent Out for the Work (Acts 13:1-12)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt demonstrates that the church is to be a community that not only believes the good news of Jesus but is devoted to seeing his gospel…
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“The God of David Your Father” (Isaiah 38-39)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches that Jesus Christ is the promised Savior and risen King who alone can truly forgive us of our sins, preserve us in our…
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Take It to the Lord in Prayer (Isaiah 37:14-20)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk looks at the motives, posture, and aim of prayer and demonstrates that real trust in God will lead us to depend on him and cling…
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A Showdown With the Living God (Isaiah 36-37)
* The audio for this sermon is unavailable due to a technical difficulty with the recording. The following is Pastor Matt’s sermon manuscript: All of us…
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A Desert and a Garden (Isaiah 34-35)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt reveals God's word of judgment and salvation for all nations, and the choice before us between death or life; between sin and self…
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Beholding the King in His Beauty (Isaiah 32-33)
In this sermon on Isaiah 32-33, Pastor Matt helps us see that the answer to all of the sin, suffering, oppression, and injustice in our world is for us to…
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The God Who Waits (Isaiah 30-31)
When reading the OT prophets we can often wonder: “What does any of this have to do with me?” As we hear God’s Word to his wayward people faced…
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Commending Christ to the World (Titus 3:1-8)
This week we are taking a break from our sermon series through Isaiah and looking at Paul’s letter to Titus, specifically our conduct toward governing…
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Our Trust Is in the Lord (Isaiah 28-29)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt shows us five reasons why the Lord our God is supremely trustworthy. When our trust is in the Lord Jesus Christ, we will find him…
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A Fruitful and Worldwide Garden (Isaiah 27)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk looks at Isaiah 27 and reminds us God will finish what he started. All his promises of salvation and judgment will come to pass in…
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Perfect Peace and Rest (Isaiah 26)
The idea of “waiting” is incredibly counter-cultural in our fast-paced, on-demand world. And yet, waiting is what the Christian life is all about…
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Feasting Forever With the King (Isaiah 24-25)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt reminds us that the Last Day will not only be a day of judgment and retribution. Though the wine will have run dry in the city of…
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The Fading Glory of this World (Isaiah 21-23)
In this sermon from Isaiah’s oracles against the nations, Pastor Matt reminds us that the glory of this world is a fading glory that will pass away, and…
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The Future Certainty of Our Hope (Romans 5:9-11)
In this Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Matt shows that for the one who trusts in Jesus, hope is not wishful thinking; it is confident expectation. And…
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The Firm Foundation of Our Hope (Romans 5:6-8)
Good Friday isn’t good because it shows us how good we are or how valuable we are to God; Good Friday is good because it shows us the riches of God’s glorious…
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The Present Experience of Our Hope (Romans 5:1-5)
In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Matt reminds us, from Romans 5:1-5, why exactly Jesus was entering Jerusalem, what he came to do, what he accomplished, and…
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The Lord, Our Keeper (Psalm 121)
Psalm 121 is a song that the church needs to hear and sing in every season, but especially seasons of distress, doubt, and fear. For here we are reminded that…
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A Recap of the Oracles to the Nations (Isaiah 13-20)
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been preaching through chapters 13-20 from the book of Isaiah. In this message, Pastor Matt reviews the oracles to the nations…
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Egypt, My People (Isaiah 19-20)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains that the hope of every nation is reconciliation to God through the cross of Christ.
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Looking to the Lord (Isaiah 17-18)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk shows that looking up to the Lord leads to a sure foundation and a bright future.
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Where the Ruined Find Refuge (Isaiah 15-16)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches that ruined sinners find refuge in the goodness of God by faith in his Son.
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The Unchanging Purpose of the Lord (Isaiah 14:24-32)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt teaches that the Lord will surely accomplish his unchanging purpose of salvation through judgment.
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Fallen, Fallen is Babylon the Great! (Isaiah 13:1-14:23)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk teaches that those who trust the Lord can have confidence in His perfect and sovereign plan.
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The Word Increased and Multiplied (Acts 12:20-24)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt shows that the risen Lord Jesus continues to build his church through the power of his Word.
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Timely Death, Timely Deliverance, Earnest Prayers (Acts 12:1-19)
In this sermon, Keith Ryoo shows that outcome of prayer belongs to God, who intervenes to do the impossible for the glory of his name and good of his people.
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The Grace of God in Antioch (Acts 11:19-30)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk shows that as the gospel goes to the ends of the earth, the growth of the church comes about by the grace and power of God.
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Jesus Christ is Lord of All (Acts 10:34-43)
In this sermon, Michael Tryon proclaims the gospel of Jesus, the crucified-risen Lord who is both the impartial Judge of all and the forgiving Savior of those…
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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism (Acts 10:1-11:18)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt teaches that those who have been cleansed by faith in Jesus belong to the restored people of God.
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A Miraculous Community (Acts 9:31-43)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt shows that the church is a miraculous community that confirms the truth of the gospel.
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Shining Like Stars (Philippians 2:14-16)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk demonstrates that Christians shine in a dark world when they are characterized by thanksgiving rather than grumbling.
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Light and Life to All He Brings (John 1:1-18)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt shows that Jesus shines the light of God’s truth and grace into our darkness to give us life. Yet it is only by believing in his…
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The Promise of a Rising Son (Malachi 4:1-2)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches that Jesus was born to deliver us from sin’s dark night and bring us into the light of God’s glorious day.
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Grace for the Chief of Sinners, part 2 (Acts 9:19b-30)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains that those saved by grace will be strengthened by grace to serve King Jesus
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Grace for the Chief of Sinners, part 1 (Acts 9:1-19a)
In this sermon, Mitch Bedzyk proclaims that no one is beyond the sovereign grace and mercy of God.