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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  • Radical Generosity: Reflections on Giving

    Radical Generosity: Reflections on Giving

    March 25, 2024Christian Living

    The Scriptures teach that radical generosity in all of life, as well as faithful giving to a local church, is a hallmark of a disciple of Jesus.

  • a Burial plot and a promise

    A Burial Plot and a Promise (Genesis 23)

    July 20, 2023Bible Study

    Just as Sarah’s burial plot was a down payment of Israel's inheritance, the empty tomb of Jesus is the down payment of our inheritance.

  • lament

    “How Long, O Lord?”: Lament in the Psalms

    July 20, 2023Bible Study

    When we turn to God in faith as we offer up our lament, we seek to be reoriented to the reality of redemption in and through Christ Jesus.

  • Labels

    Let’s Talk About Labels

    July 10, 2023Life at ECC

    Churches must think carefully about the labels they use and realize there is much more to a community of faith than its labels

  • Why we use " gospel-centered " to describe ECC

    Why We (Still) Use ‘Gospel-Centered’

    July 3, 2023Life at ECC

    Despite being a buzzword, there are several reasons why we still use the phrase "gospel-centered" to describe our church

  • Flourishing in a Broken World

    Flourishing in a Broken World (Matthew 5:3-4)

    April 5, 2023Bible Study

    Humble dependence on God and mourning over our sinful and broken world leads to true flourishing and wholeness in God's kingdom.

  • The Good Life Starts with Jesus - Sermon on the Mount

    The Good Life Starts with Jesus (Matthew 5:1-2)

    April 3, 2023Bible Study

    The Sermon on the Mount shows us that true human flourishing and the good life our world is searching for starts with listening to Jesus.

  • Thanks be to God

    Why Do We Say, “Thanks Be to God”?

    April 1, 2023Life at ECC

    Responding to the reading of God's word with, "Thanks be to God" helps us remember and be thankful that God has graciously spoken to us.

  • Saved Through Water - Thoughts on Baptism

    Saved Through Water: Thoughts on Baptism

    February 13, 2023Bible Study

    Just as the ark provided safety from the waters of judgment, we now have salvation from judgment through Jesus. And this is pictured and proclaimed in baptism.

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Sunday Classes: 9:30am

Worship Services: 10:30am

Office Hours: M-F, 8-3

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