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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August 17, 2017 ECC Admin
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  • he could not save himself

    He Could Not Save Himself

    April 8, 2020Bible Study

    In an ironic twist, the words of the Pharisees were actually true— it was precisely because Jesus came to save others that he could not save himself.

  • Jesus Christ Descended to the Dead

    Christ’s Descent to the Dead is Good News

    April 3, 2020Books

    Christ’s descent to the dead is not only a biblically supported and historically confessed doctrine of the Christian church, but it is gloriously good news.

  • The voice of the Lord

    The Voice of the Lord in Times of Crisis

    March 20, 2020Christian Living

    In times of crisis it's all too easy for the news and social media to drown out the Voice which we need to hear most: the voice of the Lord.

  • Give Your Life to Jesus - Glen Scrivener

    “Give Your Life to Jesus”: Putting Cart Before Horse

    February 28, 2020Christian Living

    Glen Scrivener's poem shows how we put cart before horse by telling people to "Give their lives to Jesus" without first being reminded of what He gave.

  • honor your father and mother

    How Do We Honor Our Father and Mother?

    February 27, 2020Bible Study

    In order to understand the significance of the command to honor our father and mother and what it looks like, we must ask the question, How do we honor God?

  • Sanctuary Renovation Project

    Sanctuary Renovation Project (Spring 2020)

    February 5, 2020Life at ECC

    In February 2020 we will be launching a sanctuary renovation project to make several much-needed improvements to our church's sanctuary.

  • encouragement - an antidote for unbelief

    Encouragement: An Antidote for Unbelief

    January 29, 2020Bible Study

    One of the simplest, most effective antidotes for doubt and unbelief in the Christian life is encouragement that comes from the Scriptures.

  • darkness will be no more

    When Darkness Will Be No More (Revelation 22)

    January 22, 2020Bible Study

    We can endure this present darkness with joy and gratitude because we know the Lord Jesus will return and dispel the darkness and bring us into his light.

  • Looking Ahead to 2020 at Elmira Christian Center

    Looking Ahead: A Preview of 2020

    January 15, 2020Life at ECC

    Here is both a recap of 2019 and a preview of what’s to come, Lord willing, in 2020 at ECC.

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