Emmanuel Community Church - a Gospel-centered church in Elmira New York Emmanuel Community Church - a Gospel-centered church in Elmira New York

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  • Liturgy FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions About Our Liturgy

    April 9, 2025Life at ECC

    Here are some more frequently asked questions about the life and liturgy of our church, why we worship the way we do.

  • Righteous Deception

    Righteous Deception: An Apology for Scripture’s Faithful Liars

    March 19, 2025Theology

    Righteous deception is an expression of shrewdness employed throughout Scripture by God’s people for God’s covenant purposes.

  • Reading Bible like Bereans

    Reading the Bible Like Bereans

    January 27, 2025Bible Study

    In order to be good readers of the Bible, like the Bereans in Acts 17, we must read carefully, communally, and Christologically.

  • Kindness of God

    The Kindness of God: Hidden in Plain Sight

    January 21, 2025Bible Study

    The more we read Scripture, the more we will realize that God's kindness is hidden in plain sight on every page.

  • Conspiracy theories and the christian life

    Conspiracy Theories and the Christian Life

    January 6, 2025Christian Living

    Conspiracy theories dissolve humility and hope, distract us from God's judgment, displace Bible study and prayer, and distort our view of the church.

  • The floating axe head and gospel

    The Floating Axe Head and the Gospel

    December 17, 2024Bible Study

    When read in canonical context, Elisha's miracle of the floating axe head points forward to the gospel of Jesus

  • observing the church calendar

    Observing the Church Calendar

    December 14, 2024Church History

    Observing the Church Calendar is not only helpful but a necessary practice to make ECC even more Christ-exalting and gospel-centered.

  • Making enemies out of allies

    Making Enemies Out of Allies

    July 17, 2024Bible Study

    The story of the disciples hindering the man casting out demons in Mark 9:38-41 reminds us not to be guilty of making enemies out of allies.

  • Thoughts on Political Engagement

    Thoughts on Political Engagement

    July 4, 2024Christian Living

    Resources and reflections on thinking biblically about politics, political engagement, and voting as citizens of heaven.

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