Emmanuel Community Church - a Gospel-centered church in Elmira New York Emmanuel Community Church - a Gospel-centered church in Elmira New York

  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Leadership
    • Membership
    • Our History
  • Beliefs
    • The Gospel
    • Statement of Faith
    • Distinctives
    • Covenant
    • Constitution
    • Creeds and Confessions
  • Sundays
    • What to Expect
    • Our Liturgy
    • Sunday Classes
    • Sunday Songs
    • Directions
  • Ministries
    • How to Connect
    • Community Groups
    • Pastoral Residency
    • Affiliations
  • Resources
    • Sermons
    • Church Statements
    • Blog
    • Recommended Resources
    • Newsletter
    • Church Center
  • Give

All Posts For - Christian Living

January 22, 2021 Matt Bedzyk
prayers for our nation - ECC

A Prayer for Our Nation and the Church’s Witness

January 22, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living government

A prayer for our governing authorities, for our nation, and for the church's faithful witness.

Continue reading

The ROI of Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines: What’s the ROI?

January 20, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living bible study

While the ROI of the spiritual disciplines may seem poor, Scripture assures us that the long-term returns far outweigh the initial costs.

Continue reading

Ready and willing to Die

Ready and Willing to Die for Christ

December 3, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living church fathers

In order to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ we must be ready and willing to die for him and the cause of the gospel

Continue reading

Our Christian Duty to Our President

Our Christian Duty to the President

November 10, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Evangelism

Regardless of who is president or in Congress, Christians must embrace a biblical posture toward their governing authorities.

Continue reading

Pauls Ministry in Ephesus - Preaching or Politics

Paul’s Aim in Ephesus: Preaching, Not Politics

November 3, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living acts

Christians impact their cities most effectively through preaching and portraying Christ, not protests and politics.

Continue reading

radically oridinary church ministry

Radically Ordinary Church Ministry

October 8, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Discipleship

According to Scripture, ministry in the local church isn't for a select, gifted few, but for all Christians. No stage or spotlight required.

Continue reading

walk worthy of the Lord

How to Walk Worthy of the Lord

September 16, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study Colossians

Christians are called to walk worthy of the gospel we have received, fully pleasing to the risen Lord Jesus. But how do we do this?

Continue reading

humble prayer

Humble Prayer: Letting God be God

July 1, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study humility

Hezekiah’s humble prayer in Isaiah 37:14-20 teaches us the kind of prayer that pleases God and is the result of true, saving faith.

Continue reading

Faith that glorifies God

Faith that Glorifies the Living God

June 18, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The story in Isaiah 36-37 of the showdown between Hezekiah and Sennacherib shows us the faith that truly glorifies the living God

Continue reading

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

Search

Categories

Recent Posts

Inked Testimony - Tattoo

Inked Testimony: A Story of Grace Written on Skin

Why Poetry? (feat. John Donne's Holy Sonnet #11)

Why Poetry? (feat. John Donne’s Holy Sonnet 11)

Ingredients for Repentance

The Recipe for Repentance

Liturgy FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Liturgy

Righteous Deception

Righteous Deception: An Apology for Scripture’s Faithful Liars

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

More Resources

  • Church Statements
  • Recommended Resources
  • Reading List

Sunday Classes: 9:30am

Worship Services: 10:30am

Office Hours: M-F, 8-3

About

  • About Us
  • Our History
  • Our Beliefs
  • Leadership
  • Contact Us

Connect

  • What to Expect
  • How to Connect
  • Membership
  • Newsletter
  • Directions

Resources

  • Sermons
  • Blog
  • Recommended Resources
  • Reading List
  • Church Statements

© 2025 Emmanuel Community Church.