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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  • Ordinary christianity

    Ordinary Christianity in a Radical, “Next Big Thing” Age

    March 6, 2019Christian Living

    In an age where Christians are obsessed with restlessly searching for the Next Big Thing, ordinary Christianity is the new radical.

  • A Biblical Model of Pastoral Ministry

    Paul in Ephesus: A Biblical Model of Pastoral Ministry

    February 27, 2019Bible Study

    Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders provides us with a biblical model of pastoral ministry that consists of both demonstration and declaration.

  • Spiritual gifts: words of knowledge and wisdom

    Spiritual Gifts: What are Words of Wisdom and Knowledge?

    February 20, 2019Bible Study

    Tom Schreiner presents a compelling and biblical case for understanding words of wisdom and knowledge to be referring to the gift of teaching.

  • Preserving Grace

    God’s Preserving Grace

    February 13, 2019Theology

    Paul's short prayer in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 reveals that sanctification is a work of God within us that is worked out by us.

  • Acts 1:8 and the Power to Witness

    Life-Changing Verses | Acts 1:8 and the Power to Witness

    February 6, 2019Bible Study

    According to Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit promised in Acts 1:8 is given to the church primarily for the task of witnessing.

  • 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and the Sufficiency of Scripture

    The Sufficiency of Scripture

    January 30, 2019Theology

    Understanding that the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments contain all the words of God that we will ever need changed my life.

  • Why Pray if God is Sovereign

    Why Pray If God Is Sovereign?

    January 28, 2019Spiritual Growth

    Why pray if God is sovereign? Does prayer change anything? Here are five reasons why we should pray knowing that God is sovereign.

  • Acts Sermon Series at Elmira Christian Center

    The Book of Acts: Sermon Series Overview

    January 18, 2019Bible Study

    The book of Acts is about what the risen Lord Jesus accomplishes through his Spirit-empowered church in fulfillment of God's purposes for the world.

  • bible study recommended reading

    How to Study the Bible (part 3): Recommended Resources

    January 18, 2019Bible Study

    In this third and final part of our Bible study crash course, we recommend resources for a more fruitful time studying Scripture

  • Bible Study Interpretation and Application

    How to Study the Bible (part 2): Interpretation and Application

    January 16, 2019Bible Study

    In part 2 of our crash course in how to study the Bible, we look at the all-important steps for fruitful Bible study: Interpretation and Application

  • How to Study the Bible: Preparation and Observation

    How to Study the Bible (part 1): Preparation and Observation

    January 9, 2019Bible Study

    In part 1 of our crash course in how to study the Bible, we look at the foundational steps of fruitful Bible study: Preparation and Observation.

  • Looking Back and Looking Ahead - A Preview of 2019

    Looking Back and Looking Ahead: A Preview of 2019

    January 1, 2019Life at ECC

    A brief look back at all God has done at ECC in 2018 and a preview of where we are headed in 2019.

  • Walking in the Light of Immanuel

    Walking in the Light of Immanuel

    December 26, 2018Christian Living

    The story of Christmas reminds us that believers have been set free from sin's dark night to walk in Immanuel's great light.

  • Two Natures, One Glorious Person

    December 21, 2018Theology

    "The Hypostatic Union" by Christian hip-hop artist, Shai Linne, is a song that helps us reflect on and marvel at the incarnation of the Son of God

  • Advent: The Dark Before the Dawn by Andrew Peterson

    Advent: The Dark Before the Dawn by Andrew Peterson

    December 18, 2018Theology

    This song is a beautiful and honest picture of the Christian life, dealing with themes of darkness, waiting, and the hope of our Lord's second coming.

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Sunday Classes: 9:30am

Worship Services: 10:30am

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