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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  • Where Christ is Not Preached There is No Holy Ghost

    Where Christ Is Not Preached, There Is No Holy Ghost

    August 21, 2019Life at ECC

    A church devoid of the Holy Spirit is a church that fails to faithfully preach the gospel of Jesus Christ from all the Scriptures.

  • The Great Commission and the New Covenant

    The Great Commission and the New Covenant

    August 14, 2019Bible Study

    A closer look at Matthew 28:18-20 reveals that the Great Commission serves as a concise summary of the terms of the New Covenant.

  • Altar Calls

    Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Altar Calls

    July 31, 2019Church History

    A summary of Martyn Lloyd-Jones' arguments against the innovative practice of having altar calls at the conclusion of a sermon.

  • power evangelism

    Power Evangelism: Setting the Bar Low

    July 24, 2019Christian Living

    While we should expect and attempt great things for God, there are several glaring problems and potential dangers with Power Evangelism.

  • Isaiah - sermon series at Elmira Christian Center

    Isaiah: Sermon Series Overview

    July 10, 2019Bible Study

    Isaiah proclaims a message of both judgment and hope that reveals the glory of the Holy One and the Suffering Servant-King, Jesus Christ.

  • Reforming our Church Government

    Reforming Our Church Government

    July 3, 2019Life at ECC

    As we continue to reform our church according to Scripture, one area of our church that needs to be addressed officially is our church government.

  • Lifestyle Evangelism

    Lifestyle Evangelism: Taking the Easy Road

    June 19, 2019Christian Living

    The danger with Lifestyle Evangelism is that Christ-like living and acts of service can often replace the verbal sharing of the gospel.

  • Blessed-The happiness of God and the Blessed Life

    #Blessed: The Happiness of God and the Blessed Life

    June 5, 2019Theology

    What does it mean to be #blessed? The truly blessed life comes from knowing and joying the triune God himself, the beginning and end of all happiness.

  • Elmira Christian Center Pastoral Residency

    The ECC Pastoral Residency

    May 29, 2019Life at ECC

    The Pastoral Residency is an eighteen-month training program for men discerning a call to gospel ministry in the local church.

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