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

  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Leadership
    • Membership
    • Our History
  • Beliefs
    • The Gospel
    • Statement of Faith
    • Distinctives
    • Covenant
    • Constitution
    • Creeds and Confessions
  • Sundays
    • What to Expect
    • Our Liturgy
    • Sunday Classes
    • Sunday Songs
    • Directions
  • Ministries
    • How to Connect
    • Community Groups
    • Pastoral Residency
    • Affiliations
  • Resources
    • Sermons
    • Church Statements
    • Blog
    • Recommended Resources
    • Newsletter
    • Church Center
  • Give

All Posts For - Matt Bedzyk

June 6, 2022 Matt Bedzyk
Feasting forever with the King

Feasting Forever with the King

June 6, 2022 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study death

Isaiah 25 assures us that, for those who die in the Lord, our blessed hope is feasting forever with our Savior and King.

Continue reading

justification by faith and judgment according to works

A Bride Prepared: Justification by Faith and Judgment According to Works

May 16, 2022 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study judgment

A paper exploring the relationship between our justification by faith and the future judgment of works.

Continue reading

zelophehads daughters

Lord, Give Me Daughters Like Zelophehad’s Daughters!

September 13, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study children

Just as I desire sons like Joshua and Caleb, I pray that God gives me daughters with obedient faith like Zelophehad's daughters.

Continue reading

depression and the church community

Depression and the Church Community

March 29, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living acts

It's in the gospel fellowship of a local church that we encounter the God of all comfort and find strength to suffer well.

Continue reading

Romans overview

Romans: Sermon Series Overview

March 22, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

A brief introduction to the book of Romans: why it was written, what it's about, and why it matters for us today.

Continue reading

Questions on Canon of Scripture

10 Questions on the Canon of Scripture

March 18, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology gospels

An introduction to the study of the New Testament Canon and how the issue of Canon applies to us today

Continue reading

prayers for our nation - ECC

A Prayer for Our Nation and the Church’s Witness

January 22, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living government

A prayer for our governing authorities, for our nation, and for the church's faithful witness.

Continue reading

Pauls Ministry in Ephesus - Preaching or Politics

Paul’s Aim in Ephesus: Preaching, Not Politics

November 3, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living acts

Christians impact their cities most effectively through preaching and portraying Christ, not protests and politics.

Continue reading

walk worthy of the Lord

How to Walk Worthy of the Lord

September 16, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study Colossians

Christians are called to walk worthy of the gospel we have received, fully pleasing to the risen Lord Jesus. But how do we do this?

Continue reading

J. I. Packer

Recommended Reading from the Late J. I. Packer (1926-2020)

July 20, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Church History books

Pastor Matt's recommended books by the late J. I. Packer, one of the most influential theologians of the last century.

Continue reading

Faith that glorifies God

Faith that Glorifies the Living God

June 18, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The story in Isaiah 36-37 of the showdown between Hezekiah and Sennacherib shows us the faith that truly glorifies the living God

Continue reading

Racism and Riots

Racism and Riots: A Lament for Our Nation

June 3, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living justice

A lament for the racism and riots plaguing our divided nation and a prayer for revival.

Continue reading

commending Christ to the world

Commending Christ to the World (Titus 3:1-8)

May 27, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study government

When we look at Titus 3 and consider our conduct towards authorities, as well as people in general, the question is: Are we commending Christ to the world?

Continue reading

Does the Cross Reveal Our Value?

The Cross, Our Value, and the Danger of Heresy

May 6, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology heresy

To confess that the cross primarily reveals our value to God is a false doctrine that undermines the good news of God's glorious grace.

Continue reading

andrew peterson - resurrection sunday - his heart beats

“His Heart Beats”: A Song for Resurrection Sunday

April 12, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology easter

In this song, Andrew Peterson captures the soul-thrilling beauty and life-changing significance of the Resurrection of Jesus.

Continue reading

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Search

Categories

Recent Posts

baptism in the epistles

Baptism in the Epistles

concluding implications and applications for baptism as calling on the name of the Lord to be saved

Implications and Applications of Baptism

empty philosophies

The World’s Empty Philosophies

baptism and membership

Resources on Baptism and Membership

the gospel of the messiah

The Gospel of the Messiah

Raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures

Raised on the Third Day

authorship of hebrews

On the Authorship of Hebrews

The bright and morning star - the king who outshines the rest

The King Who Outshines the Rest

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

More Resources

  • Church Statements
  • Recommended Resources
  • Reading List

Sunday Classes: 9:30am

Worship Services: 10:30am

Office Hours: M-F, 8-3

About

  • About Us
  • Our History
  • Our Beliefs
  • Leadership
  • Contact Us

Connect

  • What to Expect
  • How to Connect
  • Membership
  • Newsletter
  • Directions

Resources

  • Sermons
  • Blog
  • Recommended Resources
  • Reading List
  • Church Statements

© 2026 Emmanuel Community Church.