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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  • The body is for the Lord pt2

    The Body Is for the Lord, part 2

    August 8, 2025Bible Study

    In 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Paul us reminds that our bodies are defiled by sexual immorality and the dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

  • The Body is for the lord, part 1

    The Body Is for the Lord, part 1

    August 7, 2025Bible Study

    In 1 Corinthians 6:12-17 Paul reminds us that our bodies are destined for resurrection and designed for union with Christ.

  • The Rock was christ - The example of Israel

    “The Rock was Christ”: The Exodus and the Example of Israel

    August 7, 2025Bible Study

    The church, as part of the renewed Israel in Christ Jesus, must consider and learn from the example of Israel in the exodus.

  • Inked Testimony - Tattoo

    Inked Testimony: A Story of Grace Written on Skin

    July 29, 2025Stories

    A tattoo can be a meaningful and visible reminder of the gospel, a quiet signpost pointing to Christ in a world that values self-expression.

  • Why Poetry? (feat. John Donne's Holy Sonnet #11)

    Why Poetry? (feat. John Donne’s Holy Sonnet 11)

    June 16, 2025Theology

    Poetry uniquely provides Christians with a way to learn about God and his gospel, to worship him, and to foster spiritual growth.

  • Ingredients for Repentance

    The Recipe for Repentance

    June 4, 2025Bible Study

    Psalm 51:1-9 gives us the ingredients for repentance and shows us that repentance is the way to life for both ruined and redeemed sinners.

  • 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.

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