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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:45:10 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Emmanuel Church Podcast (West Kelowna, BC)</title><subtitle>sermons</subtitle><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-07-29T18:32:19Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Trust</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/18/trust.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/18/trust.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-07-18T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-07-18T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[When Things Don't Add Up • 
Trust is based on what we value. How we build the piggy bank of trust determines the influence we have on earth. Hezekiah shows us the power of trusting in the Lord that ultimately gives and brings true success. [2 Kings 18-19] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Disappointed with Christianity</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="The Church"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/11/disappointed-with-christianity.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/11/disappointed-with-christianity.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-07-11T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-07-11T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Many who think they are dissatisfied with Christianity are really dissatisfied with something else: their own grasp of Christianity. Most of us have only scraped the surface, yet we believe our superficial encounter represents the gospel in its totality. [John 6:25-70] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Desperate for Deep</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Discipline"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/4/desperate-for-deep.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/4/desperate-for-deep.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-07-04T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-07-04T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Although we all need more personal and spiritual depth, we often find ourselves holding back from the very depth we're looking for. But this world needs deep people, individuals willing to take the plunge into the depths of what God has to offer. [2 Kings 5] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Father's Day Celebration</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Father's Day"/><category term="Leadership"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Perseverance"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/6/20/fathers-day-celebration.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/6/20/fathers-day-celebration.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-06-20T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-06-20T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[After a panel discussion with four fathers at different stages of fatherhood, Pastor Derrick encourages fathers to be on their guard, stand firm in the Faith, and be men of courage. Above all, they should do everything in love. [1 Corinthians 16:13-14] 

[Includes panel discussion with Lorne Osborne, Geoff Davis, Norm Vernon, and Daryl Shauer] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Web – Interconnected</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="The Church"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/6/13/the-web-interconnected.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/6/13/the-web-interconnected.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-06-13T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-06-13T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Emmanuel Church family is like a web: we are totally interconnected and what we do individually affects the whole. We all play a significant role in the success of the church; perhaps an even larger than we realize! [Joshua 7] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Choices We Make</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Love"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/6/6/the-choices-we-make.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/6/6/the-choices-we-make.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-06-06T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-06-06T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Life does not consist of the dreams we dream but the choices we make. Everyone makes choices, but how do we make excellent choices? God gives us the tools: agape love, knowledge, and discernment. [Philippians 1:9-11] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mission Control</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Great Commission"/><category term="Missions"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/30/mission-control.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/30/mission-control.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-05-30T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-05-30T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus was "mission-controlled" in that he did not act independently of the Father. Likewise, we are connected to Christ, and his mission should be at the heart of everything we do. Interviews with the Jensens and Hansons show practical examples. [John 5:19-21] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>"I'm Freaked Out!"</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/23/im-freaked-out.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/23/im-freaked-out.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-05-23T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-05-23T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Walking by Faith • The Bible illustrates living faith through the various elders highlighted in Hebrews 11. Despite mockery, fear, anxiety and doubt, they trusted God and God proved His faithfulness. How are you exercising your faith in God? [Hebrews 11] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Connecting a Changing Generation to an Unchanging Message</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Next Generation"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/16/connecting-a-changing-generation-to-an-unchanging-message.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/16/connecting-a-changing-generation-to-an-unchanging-message.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-05-16T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-05-16T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Every generation responds or reacts according to the generation before them. The success of Joshua and the failures of the Judges generations reminds us how important it is to connect changing generations to an unchanging message. [Judges 2:6-11] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Women Arise</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Leadership"/><category term="Mother's Day"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/9/women-arise.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/9/women-arise.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-05-09T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-05-09T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Mother's Day reminds us of the vital role of women in our families, church and society. As we see in the story of Deborah, women are granted opportunities by God to bring influence and leadership that changes lives. [Judges 4] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Can We Be Good Without God?</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Apologetics"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Paul Chamberlain"/><category term="Paul Chamberlain"/><category term="Sin"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/2/can-we-be-good-without-god.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/5/2/can-we-be-good-without-god.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-05-02T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-05-02T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. The only person who has truly satisfied God's moral requirements is Jesus Christ. Thankfully He makes His goodness available to us as a gift which we receive by faith. [Romans 2:14-15, 3:10-18, 3:21-24] 

Paul Chamberlain, 
Director, Institute for Christian Apologetics, TWU]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Recognizing the Sacrifice - Completing the Dream</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Emmanuel Church"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Reflection"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/25/recognizing-the-sacrifice-completing-the-dream.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/25/recognizing-the-sacrifice-completing-the-dream.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-04-26T01:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-04-26T01:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Today marks the 30th anniversary of our church building. We are the beneficiaries of the significant sacrifices made by our forefathers. We also look to the future to complete their dream and leave a legacy for future generations. [Luke 14:27-30] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Learning to Live with Less</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="The Church"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/25/learning-to-live-with-less.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/25/learning-to-live-with-less.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-04-25T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-04-25T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[We need to learn to live with less so that more can be given away to invest in the Kindgom of God. Christians are not hoarders and always need to keep eternity in view. Jesus says our heart is where our treasure is. [Matthew 6:19-21] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Where Character Is Shaped</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Suffering"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/18/where-character-is-shaped.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/18/where-character-is-shaped.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-04-18T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-04-18T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The shaping of Christian character begins when we are made right with God. It is shaped in community, both through the sufferings we face now and through the sure hope we have for a future with God. [Romans 5:1-5] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Pleading the Blood</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Power"/><category term="Salvation"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/11/pleading-the-blood.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/11/pleading-the-blood.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-04-11T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-04-11T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus shed his blood as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. This redeems us and sanctifies us. It gives us access to God, along with power and authority on earth. Appropriating the blood of Christ gives each of us victory over the enemy! [1 Peter 1:18-20] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Restored People</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="Easter Sunday"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Story"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/4/a-restored-people.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/4/a-restored-people.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-04-04T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-04-04T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[In many ways we are just like Peter: followers of Christ and defenders of Christ. But at times we also fall short as Peter did. May we follow Peter's example and jump out of the boat to be restored by our Saviour. [John 21] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate 

Includes Special Drama: "Peter's Restoration" with Peter by Derrick Hamre, Jesus by Andy Gabruch and narration by Jeff Bjorgan]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Good Friday Reflection</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Good Friday"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Story"/><category term="Troy McKnight"/><category term="Troy McKnight"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/2/good-friday-reflection.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/4/2/good-friday-reflection.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-04-02T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-04-02T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Peter's denial reminds us that although we're not perfect, we are forgiven. Just as Peter was given a second chance to declare his allegiance to Christ, we can rest in the knowledge that, even when we stumble, God is not finished with us yet. [John 21:15-17] 

Troy McKnight, 
Lead Pastor, Powers Creek Community Church 

Includes Special Drama: "Peter's Denial" with Peter by Derrick Hamre, the Servant Girl by Simone Hamre and narration by Jeff Bjorgan]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Called to Something More</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Palm Sunday"/><category term="Story"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/28/called-to-something-more.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/28/called-to-something-more.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-03-28T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-03-28T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus does not call us to be religious, safe and nice Christians. He calls us to <em>more</em>. But what does that look like? Mark's Gospel reveals the everyday truths of walking out our calling in Christ. Are you ready for the ride of your life? [Mark 1:12-13, 16-20, 35, 40-42] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor 

Includes Special Drama: "Peter's Call" with Peter by Derrick Hamre and narration by Jeff Bjorgan]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Show Them the Door!</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Fred Fulford"/><category term="Fred Fulford"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/21/show-them-the-door.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/21/show-them-the-door.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-03-21T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-03-21T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[In Luke's transition narratives, after teaching about the “Narrow Door” and before his encounter with Zachaeus and Bartimaeus in Jericho, Jesus tells parables that reveal the importance of showing people the door (Jesus) to the Kingdom. [Luke 15–16] 

Fred Fulford, 
Pastoral Ministries Director, Summit Pacific College]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Seeing</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Truth"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/14/seeing.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/14/seeing.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-03-14T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-03-14T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus is in the business of seeking and restoring the lost. Through the stories of the blind beggar and Zacchaeus we recognize that, even with obstacles in the way, determined faith enables us to still see Jesus, the Messiah, today. [Luke 18:35-19:10] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Narrow</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/7/narrow.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/3/7/narrow.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-03-07T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-03-07T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A preoccupation with status and a lazy approach to the Gospel gets in the way of a vigorous and rewarding life with God. The remedy is to focus less on “who’s in” the kingdom while wrestling with our own responsibilities as disciples of Christ. [Luke 13:22-30] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hitting the Target</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Relationships"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/28/hitting-the-target.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/28/hitting-the-target.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-02-28T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-02-28T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Building Strong Families • 
It is our choice to build a strong family and build a Christ-like culture in our home. God gives each of us the right tools to build strong families by "walking in agape love" and being led by the Spirit. [Ephesians 4:1-7] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Another Kind of Love</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Relationships"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/21/another-kind-of-love.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/21/another-kind-of-love.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-02-21T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-02-21T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[God desires us to grow deeper in our love for Him and in our love towards others, with agape love being the ultimate goal for us. The depth of our love for God can be seen by our actions. [John 21:15-17] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Story We Write</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Marriage"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/14/the-story-we-write.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/14/the-story-we-write.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-02-14T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-02-14T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Marriage is an ongoing story of life-long learning and adjustments motivated by love and a sincere desire to build a better tomorrow. Self-disclosure leads to deeper communication and a safe place leads to greater intimacy. [James 1:22-25, Proverbs 31:10-12] 

Derrick Hamre with Sara-Lee Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Going It Alone?</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/7/going-it-alone.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/2/7/going-it-alone.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-02-07T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-02-07T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Bible illustrates and exhorts friendship because friendship helps us to walk a life of greater enjoyment and success. God is relational—He desires His children to be as well. We are not designed to face life alone. [1 Samuel 19:1-6] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Missions Pays in Eternal Dividends</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Gerald Morrison"/><category term="Gerald Morrison"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="The Church"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/31/missions-pays-in-eternal-dividends.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/31/missions-pays-in-eternal-dividends.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-01-31T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-01-31T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus confirmed His personal directorship over the world's oldest and largest organization, when He said, "I will build My Church." The Church is perpetually invincible and there is no way the gates of hell will put the Church out of business! [Matthew 16:18] 

Gerald Morrison, 
Emmanuel Special Guest]]></summary></entry><entry><title>More to Life</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/24/more-to-life.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/24/more-to-life.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-01-24T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-01-24T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[New Testament Christianity is a dynamic "more to life" reality because of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Spirit filled Christians have always lived with an inner life of joy that reaches out around them. Have you experienced that? [Acts 8:1b-8, Acts 8:26-31] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Whose Door Are You Knocking on?</title><category term="2010"/><category term="God"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Relationships"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/17/whose-door-are-you-knocking-on.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/17/whose-door-are-you-knocking-on.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-01-17T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-01-17T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Prayer is not a special formula or magic trick for getting what we want; it is the vehicle of personal relationship between us and the God who cares for us. [Luke 11:1-13] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Charting a Course for the Next Decade</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Emmanuel Church"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Purpose"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/10/charting-a-course-for-the-next-decade.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/10/charting-a-course-for-the-next-decade.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-01-10T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-01-10T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[At the beginning of a new year and decade, Pastor Hamre sets out a vision of expansion for Emmanuel Church. This significant message is grounded in a strategic text from Isaiah reminding us of two important realities of God for any church or individual. [Isaiah 54:1-4] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>"Oui" Not Me</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="The Church"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/3/oui-not-me.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/1/3/oui-not-me.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-01-03T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-01-03T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[We are the People of God and are therefore called to build His church. May we not allow the circumstances of life to shift our focus, drown our motivation or pollute our attitude as we rally together to make Him known throughout the world. [Haggai 1-2] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Patience: The Art of Giving Up Control</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Patience"/><category term="Stewardship"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/27/patience-the-art-of-giving-up-control.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/27/patience-the-art-of-giving-up-control.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-12-27T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2009-12-27T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[James challenges us to be patient and avoid compaining, and the Bible provides numerous examples of this to encourage us. We need to yield control of our time to God and realize that time is not our master–God is. [James 5:7-11] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Gifts Fit for a King</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/20/gifts-fit-for-a-king.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/20/gifts-fit-for-a-king.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-12-20T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2009-12-20T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 4] 
The magi were captured with the majesty of the Christ child and expressed this through their gifts. What about Christ has captured you? What gifts are you giving that are fit for the King? [Romans 12:1-2] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Gift of New Beginnings</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/13/the-gift-of-new-beginnings.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/13/the-gift-of-new-beginnings.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-12-13T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-12-13T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 3] 
The coming of Jesus began a new era of grace and forgiveness: a new beginning. Jesus offers us a second chance! He reverses the failure of Adam and now we can be a conduit of God in aiding others to discover the gift of a second chance. [Romans 5:12-20] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Gift of Silence</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Humility"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/6/the-gift-of-silence.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/12/6/the-gift-of-silence.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-12-06T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-12-06T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 2] 
When we reflect on the story of Zechariah, we are reminded that even in silence, God is at work. Our response to God's activity in our lives can only be praise. [Luke 1:67-79] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Giving Gifts</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="Salvation"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/29/giving-gifts.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/29/giving-gifts.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-11-29T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-11-29T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 1] [Missions Emphasis] 
"For God so loved the world that He gave…" As God gave may we also give of our time, our resources and our energy to shine light into darkness. Salvation is the greatest gift of all, and we can can be involved in giving it. [John 3:1-19] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Daniel – Bloom Where You've Been Planted</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/15/daniel-bloom-where-youve-been-planted.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/15/daniel-bloom-where-youve-been-planted.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-11-15T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-11-15T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 10] 
Daniel was ripped from his home, family, religious surroundings and was taken to a foreign land. There he learned how to "bloom" where God had planted him. We too need to learn how to adapt in an ever increasing post-Christian culture. [Daniel 1:1-7] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Moses – Handling Holy Discontent</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/8/moses-handling-holy-discontent.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/8/moses-handling-holy-discontent.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-11-08T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-11-08T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 9] 
Things happen that can either fuel the fires of God in us, guiding us towards a more intimate relationship with Him, or can turn us into frustrated, angry people who literally self-destruct. Moses shows us how to overcome our midlife crises. [Acts 7:17-36] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Ruth – Hold Fast to Your Identity</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="The Church"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/1/ruth-hold-fast-to-your-identity.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/11/1/ruth-hold-fast-to-your-identity.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-11-01T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-11-01T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 8] 
Ruth shows us that choosing to hold fast to our identity as the people of God, although counter-cultural, messy and courageous, allows us to find our true selves in the stories of others and the story of God. [Ruth 1:16-18] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Jesus – Sacrifice</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Holiness"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/25/jesus-sacrifice.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/25/jesus-sacrifice.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-10-25T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-10-25T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 7] 
Jesus is the ultimate example for Christians. We, as followers of Jesus, need to aim at having the same heart, the same passions, the same priorities, and the same thoughts as Jesus Christ, summed up in his incredible sacrifice. [Hebrews 7:23-28] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Saul – Right Choices</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/18/saul-right-choices.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/18/saul-right-choices.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-10-18T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-10-18T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 6] 
Saul did all the right things with the wrong heart. He heard what God told him to do, but did it on his own terms and strength. We need to make God the Lord of our lives to get past the road blocks that hinder us. [1 Samuel 13-15] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Paul – A Life of Gratitude</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Gratitude"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="Thanksgiving"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/11/paul-a-life-of-gratitude.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/11/paul-a-life-of-gratitude.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-10-11T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-10-11T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 5] 
Paul understood that his conversion was an act of grace. His life changed completely to become a life of worship dedicated to the service of God. This ever-present graditude toward God's grace is a model for us to follow. [1 Timothy 1:12-14] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Elijah – Going Against the Flow</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/4/elijah-going-against-the-flow.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/10/4/elijah-going-against-the-flow.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-10-04T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-10-04T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 4] 
Elijah shows us that God's way is a different way. Sometimes God's way means going against the flow. And God gives us the courage to take a stand for what is right ... even if we have to stand alone. [1 Kings 18] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>David – A Heart After God</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/27/david-a-heart-after-god.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/27/david-a-heart-after-god.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-09-27T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-09-27T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 3] 
The Bible calls King David a man after God's own heart. He was not perfect, but he was a deeply spiritual man with a heart for worship, justice and grace. Most importantly, his example teaches us to keep our hearts soft before God. [1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Nehemiah – Committed to Community</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/20/nehemiah-committed-to-community.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/20/nehemiah-committed-to-community.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-09-20T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-09-20T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 2] 
Nehemiah illustrates a commitment to strengthening community in the midst of a changing world. His example challenges us to be community advocates, responding with compassion, prayer and action inside and outside the church. [Nehemiah 1:1-2-10] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Abraham – Hearing His Voice</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Road Markers Series"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Road Markers Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/13/abraham-hearing-his-voice.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/13/abraham-hearing-his-voice.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-09-13T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-09-13T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Road Markers 1] 
Abraham illustrates the vital impotance of learning to communicate with God. God's will for our lives can be determined with this kind of communication and it begins by listening, trusting and obeying. [Genesis 22:11-12] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hi Ho, Hi Ho, Off to Fall We Go...</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Children"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Prayer"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/6/hi-ho-hi-ho-off-to-fall-we-go.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/9/6/hi-ho-hi-ho-off-to-fall-we-go.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-09-06T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-09-06T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[As children go back to school, we can learn some important elements from them as we make our own journey into autumn. We are never too old to learn and to apply good principles to our lives. [Matthew 19:13-15] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Laying On of Hands</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Power"/><category term="Prayer"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/30/laying-on-of-hands.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/30/laying-on-of-hands.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-08-30T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-08-30T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[We are commissioning the Kochs and Detwillers as they embark on new ministries in Thailand by laying hands on them and praying for them. Why do we do this? To find out we examine not church tradition, but Scripture. [Matthew 19:13-15, Acts 8:17-19] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor 

[Koch Detwiller Commissioning Service]]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mending Broken Mirrors</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="God"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Sin"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/23/mending-broken-mirrors.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/23/mending-broken-mirrors.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-08-23T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-08-23T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A big picture view of sin recognizes how far we have strayed from the original identity God has given us. We were created in God's image and need to reflect that image with our lives. [Genesis 1:26-28, 2 Corinthians 4:1-12] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Are Plagues Upon Us?</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="Suffering"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/17/are-plagues-upon-us.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/17/are-plagues-upon-us.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-08-17T21:03:11Z</published><updated>2009-08-17T21:03:11Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[God does not deal with His children or this world in the same ways He did in the Old Testament. The Old Testament was a dispensation of law, judgement, cursing and blessings while the New Testament is a dispensation of grace. [Hebrews 7:18-19] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Wholiness</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Holiness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/9/wholiness.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/9/wholiness.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-08-09T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-08-09T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Even though God calls us to walk in wholiness by living in grace through everyday obedience, we may walk in guilt. We need to get back to the irresistible grace of God and reclaim all that He has for us by breaking the cycle of guilt. [1 Peter 1:13-16] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Walk Slowly</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Grace"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/2/walk-slowly.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/8/2/walk-slowly.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-08-02T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-08-02T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Zacchaeus was a despised man but made the effort to look for Jesus by climbing a tree. Jesus surrendered His wants and needs and became the solution to all of Zacchaeus' problems. Have we missed the Zacchaeus in our lives today? [Luke 19:1-10] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Final Word</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Reflection"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/7/26/a-final-word.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/7/26/a-final-word.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-07-26T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-07-26T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Our life's primary purpose is to know God and to make him known. Everything else flows out of that. God has called us to live a life of generosity and faith. Even though the road may be challenging, playing it safe is not an option. [Acts 20:18-36] 

Derek Koch, 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>“Storms”</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Peace"/><category term="Suffering"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/7/12/storms.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/7/12/storms.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-07-12T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-07-12T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Gospels record how Jesus calmed a storm while crossing the Sea of Galilee. In the midst of the storms of life, we can find great assurance in the knowledge that it is God who is in our boat. [Mark 4:35-41] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Summer School</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Reflection"/><category term="Rest"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/7/5/summer-school.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/7/5/summer-school.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-07-05T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-07-05T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The summer is a unique opportunity to rest and to focus on spiritual disciplines that renew and challenge us in our personal relationship with God. Take time this summer to be schooled in the ancient paths with Christ. [Jeremiah 6:16-19] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>From Humble Beginnings...</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Gerald &amp; Pat Golbeck"/><category term="Gerald &amp; Pat Golbeck"/><category term="Gerald Morrison"/><category term="Gerald Morrison"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Perseverance"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/28/from-humble-beginnings.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/28/from-humble-beginnings.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-06-28T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-06-28T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Today the church in Africa is strong enough that it sends out missionaries across the continent and beyond with organizations like MET helping to raise up leaders. But this level of success started in a very small way a century ago. 

Gerald & Ruth Morrison, 
Special Guests 

Gerald & Pat Golbeck, 
Directors, Missions Exposure & Training (MET)]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Father's Final Words</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Matters Series"/><category term="Father's Day"/><category term="Leadership"/><category term="• Family Matters Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/21/a-fathers-final-words.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/21/a-fathers-final-words.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-06-21T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-06-21T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Matters 7] 
What makes a man? Looks? Power? Success? The Bible says a man listens to God, has the strength to follow His commands, and creates spiritual descendents. Fathers, take the time to share spiritual moments with your family. [1 Kings 2:1-11] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Love and Respect</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Matters Series"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Marriage"/><category term="• Family Matters Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/14/love-and-respect.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/14/love-and-respect.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-06-14T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-06-14T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Matters 6] 
Ephesians outlines the model for Christian marriage. If a husband loves his wife unconditionally and his wife fully respects him, their marriage relationship will flourish. [Ephesians 5:21-33] 

Derek Koch with Irislee Koch, 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Crucible of Communication</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Matters Series"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Truth"/><category term="• Family Matters Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/7/the-crucible-of-communication.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/6/7/the-crucible-of-communication.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-06-07T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-06-07T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Matters 5] 
Communication is key to building a healthy marriage and successful home life. The Bible has some important principles guiding us to develop skills and environments to aid in effective communication. We are people of grace and truth! [Genesis 2-3] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Hospitable Home</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Children"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Matters Series"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Next Generation"/><category term="• Family Matters Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/31/the-hospitable-home.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/31/the-hospitable-home.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-05-31T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-05-31T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Matters 4] 
The book of Deuteronomy helps us see that a home infused with story-telling and life-giving rituals, as well as an openness to others, is fertile soil for our children’s spiritual growth. [Book of Deuteronomy] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Growing Redemptive Families</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Matters Series"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="• Family Matters Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/24/growing-redemptive-families.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/24/growing-redemptive-families.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-05-24T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-05-24T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Matters 3] 
Conflict is part of life, and many of us try to manage it in various ways. But Jesus teaches us to speak the truth in love and make conflict redemptive.  Conflict is meant to transform our character to become more like Jesus. [Ephesians 4:11-16] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Dealing with the Past and Moving Forward</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Matters Series"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Healing"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="• Family Matters Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/17/dealing-with-the-past-and-moving-forward.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/17/dealing-with-the-past-and-moving-forward.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-05-17T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-05-17T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Matters 2] 
Life sometimes deals us unfair and difficult circumstances. The story of Joseph teaches us to find God's grace, forgive and move on. God will choose the time for us to deal with the past and find healing. [Genesis 37-50] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mentoring the Next Generation</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Matters Series"/><category term="Mother's Day"/><category term="Next Generation"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Family Matters Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/10/mentoring-the-next-generation.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/10/mentoring-the-next-generation.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-05-10T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-05-10T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Matters 1] 
We are one generation away from spiritual extinction, but also one generation away from changing the world. We must be bold and pass on our personal, vibrant faith so that the next generation knows God and experiences His work. [Joshua 24, Judges 1-2] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Where Do We Go from Here?</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Power"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/3/where-do-we-go-from-here.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/5/3/where-do-we-go-from-here.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-05-03T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-05-03T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The resurrection of Christ brought us the Day of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. As a result we are not alone. Not only is the Spirit our counselor, advocate, and comforter, but the Spirit leads us to do "even greater things." [John 14:16-21, John 14:25-27] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Making Choices Well</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Discipline"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/26/making-choices-well.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/26/making-choices-well.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-04-26T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-04-26T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The ability to make decisions is one of the greatest gifts we’ve been given, and making choices well is the greatest way to glorify God. We make better choices by recognizing the thoughts that hinder or encourage our decisions. [Joshua 24:14-24, Judges 2:10-11] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Superheroes Blasting Evil!</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Spiritual Gifts"/><category term="Spiritual War"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/19/superheroes-blasting-evil.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/19/superheroes-blasting-evil.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-04-19T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-04-19T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[God gives each of us different spiritual gifts to strengthen us, encourage one another and push back darkness. Not only should we be grateful for our unique gifts, but we should use them to fight evil together. [1 Corinthians 12:1-20] 

Derrick Koch, 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Easter Truth - Welcome Home!</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="Easter Sunday"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Salvation"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/12/easter-truth-welcome-home.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/12/easter-truth-welcome-home.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-04-12T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-04-12T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday. That reality set in motion a chain of events in which our sins are forgiven, the Holy Spirit dwells in us and we also have victory over death. Heaven is our home! [1 Corinthians 15:1-8] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Decision Time ... Turn this Donkey Around?</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="Palm Sunday"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Suffering"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/5/decision-time-turn-this-donkey-around.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/4/5/decision-time-turn-this-donkey-around.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-04-05T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-04-05T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, He knew that betrayal, suffering and death on a cross lay ahead of Him, but He pressed on. How do we respond when we face daunting decisions in our own lives? [Luke 19:28-44] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Shattering the Work of the Enemy</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Peace"/><category term="Power"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/29/shattering-the-work-of-the-enemy.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/29/shattering-the-work-of-the-enemy.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-03-29T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-03-29T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[How can Jesus help us today? He brings us peace in troubled times, power over our circumstances, and freedom from sin and bondage. If we reach out to Him, He brings us life: abundant and eternal life. [Mark 4:35 - 5:42] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Little Is Much When God Is in It</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Perseverance"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/22/little-is-much-when-god-is-in-it.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/22/little-is-much-when-god-is-in-it.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-03-22T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-03-22T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus teaches that our faith is like a mustard seed that develops into a tall tree. God can take the small beginnings of our faith and make them grow if we do our part and persevere.  [Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 17:14-21] 

Derek Koch, 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hell ... If I Know</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="Spiritual War"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/15/hell-if-i-know.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/15/hell-if-i-know.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-03-15T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-03-15T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[If we really believed in the reality of hell, it would change the way we act towards people in the here and now. You are the hope of the world, a light on a hill. You have the power to make someone's life better now – and for eternity! [Luke 12:4-5] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Good God in a Suffering World</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Suffering"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/8/a-good-god-in-a-suffering-world.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/8/a-good-god-in-a-suffering-world.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-03-08T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-03-08T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Acting justly towards those in need within our own Christian community is the best way to make the goodness of God believable to others. We are God's plan for justice. [Matthew 25:31-40] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Shrewd Operative</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Stewardship"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/1/the-shrewd-operative.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/3/1/the-shrewd-operative.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-03-01T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-03-01T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[In these uncertain times we must act shrewdly and with deliberate Christian focus in order to achieve spiritual goals. God is looking to see if He can trust us with the wordly things in order to entrust us with spiritual treasure. [Luke 16:1-9] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Power of Words</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Ken Russell"/><category term="Ken Russell"/><category term="Relationships"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/22/the-power-of-words.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/22/the-power-of-words.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-02-22T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-02-22T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Our words have strength to diffuse conflict or escalate it, to destroy lives or to build them up, to create wounds or heal them. Therefore our speech must be seasoned with grace, love, and the blood of Christ. [Colossians 4:6, Psalm 19:4, Ephesians 4:29-30] 

Ken Russell, 
PAOC BC & Yukon District Superintendent]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Deepest Love</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Love"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/15/the-deepest-love.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/15/the-deepest-love.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-02-15T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-02-15T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love me?" Peter responds with phileo, a friendship kind of love, but Jesus wants agape, the deepest love. How much do we love Jesus? Just with friendship or with our deepest love? [John 21:15-23] 

Derek Koch, 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Love Is a Verb</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Love"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/8/love-is-a-verb.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/8/love-is-a-verb.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-02-08T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-02-08T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Prior to Valentine's Day we look at the most famous text on love in the Bible. Paul's definition of love has become the foundation for Christian marriage, parenting, relationships in the church, and motivation to reach out to others. [1 Corinthians 13] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Life Long Learning</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/1/life-long-learning.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/2/1/life-long-learning.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-02-01T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-02-01T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Jesus learned from the Father throughout his life, and he taught with authority. We learn from Jesus by following his example and continually pursuing the truth, which sets us free. [Hebrews 5:7-10] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Taking that Hill</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Integrity"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/25/taking-that-hill.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/25/taking-that-hill.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-01-25T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-01-25T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[How do we face challenging times and obstacles? The prayer of Jabez from 1 Chronicles encourages us to win our battles by being honourable, by praying, and by trusting God. [1 Chronicles 4:9-10] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The True Fast</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Dennis Unrau"/><category term="Dennis Unrau"/><category term="Diane Unrau"/><category term="Diane Unrau"/><category term="Fasting"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/20/the-true-fast.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/20/the-true-fast.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-01-21T03:00:00Z</published><updated>2009-01-21T03:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 4] 
As outlined in Isaiah 58, true fasting involves not only denying ourselves, but pouring ourselves out for others. As Christians, we need to decide to really live for God and allow the Holy Spirit to flow through us to serve others. [Isaiah 58:1-11] 

Dennis & Diane Unrau, 
Grupo Amor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Shame, Fear &amp; Control Strongholds</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Diane Unrau"/><category term="Diane Unrau"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Healing"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/19/shame-fear-control-strongholds.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/19/shame-fear-control-strongholds.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-01-20T03:00:00Z</published><updated>2009-01-20T03:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 3] 
Many Christians still have things in their lives that do not allow them to be the people that God intended and prevent them from enjoying the abundant life that God has promised.  God can heal these pains and restore our true identity. 

Diane Unrau, 
Grupo Amor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Walking in Our Calling</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Dennis Unrau"/><category term="Dennis Unrau"/><category term="Diane Unrau"/><category term="Diane Unrau"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/18/walking-in-our-calling.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/18/walking-in-our-calling.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-01-19T02:00:00Z</published><updated>2009-01-19T02:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 2] 
Why would a young family leave everything behind to move to a distant country with a different culture and language to work in an orphanage? The Unraus share their testimony and the joy of walking in God's calling for them. 

Dennis & Diane Unrau, 
Grupo Amor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Living Our Belief</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Dennis Unrau"/><category term="Dennis Unrau"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/18/living-our-belief.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/18/living-our-belief.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-01-18T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-01-18T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 1] 
How important a role should the Holy Spirit is play in the life of a believer? As Christians, we believe God the Father sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in us and empower us to do His work on earth. Do we live what we say we believe? 

Dennis Unrau, 
Grupo Amor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Prayer</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Prayer"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/11/prayer.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/11/prayer.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2009-01-11T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Instead of worrying, pray. Pray everywhere and about everything with different kinds of prayers. It will change your circumstances and it will change you. [Philippians 4:5b-7] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Looking Ahead to the Future</title><category term="2009"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/4/looking-ahead-to-the-future.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2009/1/4/looking-ahead-to-the-future.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Audio</name></author><published>2009-01-04T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2009-01-04T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[God looks at our economic realities differently than we do. We need to remember that we are pilgrims, learning and growing throughout our lives, and not tied to the stuff of this earth. 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>An Open Hand</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Stewardship"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/28/an-open-hand.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/28/an-open-hand.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-12-28T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-12-28T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[When it comes to finances, we need to give God our first and best. If God loves the birds and the flowers - and he does - how much more will he care for us? He will generously bless us so we can continue to generously bless others. [Matthew 6:25-34] 

Derek Koch 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>I Fix Broken Things</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Children"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Story"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/21/i-fix-broken-things.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/21/i-fix-broken-things.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-12-21T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-12-21T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 4] 
A children's parable on how God loves us just the way we are, as told to the children in the 2008 Sunday School Christmas Pageant. 

Jeff Bjorgan 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Unwrapping the Heart of God</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Love"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/14/unwrapping-the-heart-of-god.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/14/unwrapping-the-heart-of-god.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-12-14T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-12-14T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 3] 
What does Christmas reveal about God?  What does it reveal about your heart? Unwrap the Heart of God this Christmas season to recognize that joy, peace and agape love await you. [John 3:1-17] 

Andy Gabruch 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Cathedrals, Carols &amp; Us</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Salvation"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/7/cathedrals-carols-us.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/12/7/cathedrals-carols-us.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-12-07T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-12-07T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 2] 
What's in a name? Jesus' name defines his relationship with us and tells the story of God's love for us. He is our saviour and Emmanuel, God with us. Let us spread this love to those around us. 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Child of Promise</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/30/child-of-promise.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/30/child-of-promise.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-11-30T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-11-30T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 1] 
Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promise in Isaiah that redemption would come in the form of a child. He is our wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, and prince of peace! [Isaiah 9:1-7] 

Derek Koch 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sacrificial Faith</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/23/sacrificial-faith.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/23/sacrificial-faith.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-11-23T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-11-23T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Missions Emphasis 4] 
The Story of Abraham and Isaac 
[Genesis 22:1-19] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>What in the World Are We Doing?</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Kim Weiler"/><category term="Kim Weiler"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/16/what-in-the-world-are-we-doing.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/16/what-in-the-world-are-we-doing.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-11-16T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-11-16T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Missions Emphasis 3] 
Report from Sudan 

Kim Weiler 
Fe Viva World Missions]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Invitation</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Great Commission"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/9/the-invitation.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/9/the-invitation.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-11-09T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-11-09T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 8] 
[Missions Emphasis 2] 
The Great Commission 
[Matthew 28:18-20] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Why I Believe in the Local Church</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Gerald Morrison"/><category term="Gerald Morrison"/><category term="Great Commission"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="The Church"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/2/why-i-believe-in-the-local-church.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/11/2/why-i-believe-in-the-local-church.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-11-02T17:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-11-02T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Missions Emphasis 1] 

Gerald Morrison 
Special Guest]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Disregarded Doctrine</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="God"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="Trinity"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/26/the-disregarded-doctrine.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/26/the-disregarded-doctrine.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-10-26T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-10-26T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 7] 
The Trinity 

Derek Koch 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Place Like None Other</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="The Church"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/19/a-place-like-none-other.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/19/a-place-like-none-other.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-10-19T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-10-19T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 6] 
The Church 
[Hebrews 12:18-13:2] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>I Kissed Holiness Goodbye</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Holiness"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Thanksgiving"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/12/i-kissed-holiness-goodbye.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/12/i-kissed-holiness-goodbye.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-10-12T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-10-12T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 5] 
Holiness 

Jeff Bjorgan 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Prison Break</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Salvation"/><category term="Spiritual War"/><category term="The Cross"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/5/prison-break.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/10/5/prison-break.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-10-05T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-10-05T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 4] 
Salvation through Christ 
[Romans 1:16-17] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Strangers</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="Spiritual War"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/28/strangers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/28/strangers.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-09-28T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-09-28T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 3] 
Sin and Estrangement from God 
[Romans 1:18-25] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Discipleship Matters</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="Truth"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/21/discipleship-matters.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/21/discipleship-matters.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-09-21T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-09-21T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 2] 
Spreading the Truth 

Jeff Bjorgan 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>God Is...</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God"/><category term="The Faith Series"/><category term="• The Faith Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/14/god-is.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/14/god-is.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-09-14T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-09-14T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[The Faith 1] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Survey Says...</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Emmanuel Church"/><category term="Faith"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/7/survey-says.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/9/7/survey-says.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-09-07T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-09-07T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Passing on the Faith</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Children"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="Next Generation"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/31/passing-on-the-faith.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/31/passing-on-the-faith.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-08-31T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-08-31T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 9] 
The Value of Next Generation 
[1 Samuel 2-3] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Pouring Out</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="Humility"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Unity"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/24/pouring-out.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/24/pouring-out.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-08-24T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-08-24T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 8] 
The Value of Next Worship 
[Nehemiah 8:1-12] 

Jeff Bjorgan 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Intimacy</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Spiritual Gifts"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/17/intimacy.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/17/intimacy.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-08-17T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-08-17T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 7] 
The Value of the Holy Spirit 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Profound Mystery</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="God"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/10/the-profound-mystery.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/10/the-profound-mystery.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-08-10T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-08-10T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 6] 
The Value of Prayer 
[Exodus 32:9-14] 

Derek Koch 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Nourishment for the Soul</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="The Word"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/3/nourishment-for-the-soul.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/8/3/nourishment-for-the-soul.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-08-03T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-08-03T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 5] 
The Value of the Word and Discipleship 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fuel for Missions</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Andy Peters"/><category term="Andy Peters"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="Great Commission"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/27/fuel-for-missions.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/27/fuel-for-missions.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-07-27T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-07-27T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 4] 
The Value of Global Missions 

Andy Peters 
Youth Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Blooming Where You're Planted</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/20/blooming-where-youre-planted.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/20/blooming-where-youre-planted.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-07-20T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-07-20T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 3] 
The Value of Local Missions 

Derek Koch 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Wisdom of Each Other</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/13/the-wisdom-of-each-other.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/13/the-wisdom-of-each-other.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-07-13T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-07-13T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 2] 
The Value of Relationships 
[1 John] 

Jeff Bjorgan 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Growing Diversity - Valuing Variety</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Diversity"/><category term="Emmanuel Values Series"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="• Emmanuel Values Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/6/growing-diversity-valuing-variety.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/7/6/growing-diversity-valuing-variety.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-07-06T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-07-06T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Emmanuel Values 1] 
[Mark 3:13-19] 

Derrick Hamre 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Reaching Our Full Potential</title><category term="2008"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="The Church"/><category term="Unity"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/6/29/reaching-our-full-potential.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2008/6/29/reaching-our-full-potential.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2008-06-29T16:30:00Z</published><updated>2008-06-29T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Ekklesia - The Church 

Derek Koch 
Community Pastor]]></summary></entry></feed>