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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  • 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.

  • Idolatry and Worship: Form Matters (part 2)

    Idolatry and Worship: Form Matters (part 2)

    July 10, 2018Christian Living

    When our worship is not shaped by God's Word we can easily fall into idolatry, worshiping the right God the wrong way, regardless of our intentions.

  • Idolatry and Worship: Form Matters

    Idolatry and Worship: Form Matters (part 1)

    July 3, 2018Bible Study

    When our worship is not shaped by God's Word we can easily fall into idolatry, worshiping the right God the wrong way, regardless of our intentions.

  • Who is the Savior?

    Who Is the Savior?

    June 26, 2018Bible Study

    In Paul's letter to Titus, we discover that the One who has given Himself for us to redeem us is none other than “our great God and Savior Jesus Christ."

  • The Importance of Memorizing Scripture | Elmira Christian Center

    The Importance of Memorizing Scripture

    June 22, 2018Bible Study

    Memorizing Scripture helps us truly grasp, meditate on, and live in light of God's character, his promises, and his commands.

  • Echoes of Scripture in Luke: Jesus as Lord and God of Israel

    Echoes of Scripture in Luke: Jesus as Lord and God

    June 19, 2018Bible Study

    The echoes of Scripture that Luke weaves into his Gospel are intended to reveal that Jesus truly is Israel's Lord and God who comes to redeem his people

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