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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  • catechism for toddlers

    A Catechism for Toddlers and Preschoolers

    September 12, 2018Christian Living

    Catechisms are an effective way for parents to do their part in teaching their children the basic truths about God and his gospel.

  • Reading to See God's Glory

    Seeing God’s Glory Through Reading

    September 5, 2018Bible Study

    In the simple, ordinary, and natural act of reading the Bible God supernaturally works to give us eyes to behold His glory.

  • Jerusalem and the Sin of Presumption

    Jerusalem and the Sin of Presumption

    August 29, 2018Bible Study

    The city of Jerusalem features prominently in Luke's gospel and serves as a warning against the subtle but serious sin of presumption.

  • Your Testimony is not the Gospel

    Your Testimony is not the Gospel

    August 22, 2018Christian Living

    Our testimony can often replace actually sharing the gospel. But sharing your testimony, in and of itself, doesn't necessarily constitute evangelism.

  • Keeping children in worship service

    Keeping Children in the Worship Service

    August 15, 2018Life at ECC

    The long-term benefits and blessings of keeping children in the worship service are well worth the temporary struggles that accompany such a decision.

  • Word vs Spirit

    Word vs. Spirit

    August 8, 2018Christian Living

    Pitting the Spirit and the Word of God against each other creates a false dichotomy and unnecessary division between believers. 

  • Jesus in the Book of Acts - Lord and Christ

    Jesus in the Book of Acts: Lord and Christ

    August 1, 2018Bible Study

    Through the book of Acts, the Spirit-empowered church bears witness to Jesus as both the rejected-crucified Christ and the risen-exalted Lord.

  • The Path of the Righteous is Level

    Is The Path of the Righteous Really Level?

    July 25, 2018Bible Study

    Isaiah 26:7-8 doesn't just say God can, or will, make the way of the righteous level, but that their path actually is level. Is that really the case?

  • Insist on These Things - Carrying on Faithful Gospel Ministry

    Insist on These Things: Carrying on Faithful Gospel Ministry

    July 16, 2018Life at ECC

    Reflections on Dave Leandre's time as lead pastor, his last sermon, and the pastor's charge to preach the word and insist on the gospel.

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Sunday Classes: 9:30am

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