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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:15:27 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>2012-02-14T05:05:26Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Look! A Throne!</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God"/><category term="Heaven"/><category term="Revelation Series"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Revelation Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/2/12/look-a-throne.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/2/12/look-a-throne.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-02-12T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-02-12T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Revelation Series 4] The Apostle John describes to us his vision of the control room of the universe, and what did the Spirit show him? That man's central purpose and aim, along with all of creation, is to worship God. [Revelation 4] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>7 Churches of Asia Minor - Part 2</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Revelation Series"/><category term="Suffering"/><category term="Wealth"/><category term="• Revelation Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/2/5/7-churches-of-asia-minor-part-2.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/2/5/7-churches-of-asia-minor-part-2.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-02-05T19:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Revelation Series 3] What kind of church is commended or rebuked by Jesus? Smyrna and Philadelphia, churches in the midst of persecution, demonstrate faithful endurance that Christ blesses. But Sardis and Philadelphia, churches in the midst of great wealth, demonstrate cultural conformity that Christ rebukes. [Revelation 2:8-11; 3:1-22] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>7 Churches of Asia Minor - Part 1</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Holiness"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Revelation Series"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="• Revelation Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/29/7-churches-of-asia-minor-part-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/29/7-churches-of-asia-minor-part-1.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-29T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-29T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Revelation Series 2] One of the keys to understanding Revelation is to understand the seven churches to whom Jesus speaks this prophetic oracle. Each church receives a special Word in a similar format. These royal edicts are as applicable for us today as for the seven churches. [Revelation 2:1-7; 2:12-29] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Last Things</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Revelation Series"/><category term="• Revelation Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/22/last-things.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/22/last-things.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-22T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-22T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Revelation Series 1] Revelation is an invitation to see Jesus as we have never seen Him before. It is a book about the figure who stands at the center of human history. More than our theories, speculations or personal ideas, this material is a revelation about and from Jesus Christ. [Revelation 1] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Adventurous Prayers</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Great Commission"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/15/adventurous-prayers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/15/adventurous-prayers.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-16T03:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-16T03:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 4] Embracing Paul's Priority of the Kingdom • Paul had a passion to reach the world for Jesus. He had Kingdom priorities. This message is about vision and the surrounding supernatural realities. We are challenged to have a global vision, a personal vision, a community vision. What do you see? [Colossians 1:5-7; Ephesians 6:10-20] 

Heather Martin, 
Emmanuel Special Guest]]></summary></entry><entry><title>All Purpose, All Occasion Prayers</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Discipline"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="Spiritual Gifts"/><category term="The Cross"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/15/all-purpose-all-occasion-prayers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/15/all-purpose-all-occasion-prayers.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-15T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-15T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 3] Embracing Paul's Priority of Seeking God • Paul prayed at all times on all occasions, everywhere he went. We need to pray with a plan and a passion. Seeking God is vital in and to the life of every believer. When do we pray? How should we pray? Here is a 10 min/day plan that anyone can do. [1 Corinthians 14:15] 

Heather Martin, 
Emmanuel Special Guest]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Alive Prayers</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/14/alive-prayers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/14/alive-prayers.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-15T03:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-15T03:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 2] Embracing Paul's Priority of Spiritual Growth • Paul was an encourager and was passionate about spiritual growth. We need to grow in the fruit of the Spirit, in the fruit of righteousness, in discernment, in holiness, in who we are in Christ, in freedom, and in the Word of God. Growth is life.<br/>[Philippians 1:3-11] 

Heather Martin, 
Emmanuel Special Guest]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Adoration Prayers</title><category term="2012"/><category term="God"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Heather Martin"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Spiritual Emphasis Days"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/13/adoration-prayers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/13/adoration-prayers.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-14T03:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-14T03:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Spiritual Emphasis Days 1] Embracing Paul's Priority of Knowing God • In his prayer for the Ephesians, Paul challenges us to know God and to focus on internal priorities. We need to know who God is, what He does and express our praise to Him with our lives. Worshipping God in this way enables us to build relationship with Him. [Ephesians 3:14-21] 

Heather Martin, 
Emmanuel Special Guest]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Prayers Like Lightning Bolts</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Power"/><category term="Prayer"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/8/prayers-like-lightning-bolts.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/8/prayers-like-lightning-bolts.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-08T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-08T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Week of Prayer] There are times we wonder if our prayers are making any difference. Is the discipline of prayer worth it? Does God hear? Does He respond? Revelation 8 illustrates the answer to these questions. Be inspired and hopeful as we begin our Week of Prayer. [Revelation 8:1-6] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Party 'Till You Drop</title><category term="2012"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Holiness"/><category term="Joy"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Reflection"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/1/party-till-you-drop.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2012/1/1/party-till-you-drop.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2012-01-01T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2012-01-01T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Beginning a new year gives us a chance to start again. King Solomon gives us advice on how to live our lives to the extreme while at the same time giving extreme honour to God. It is possible and necessary to do both. Seize the day!<br/>[Ecclesiastes 11:7-10] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Humble Gift</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Gratitude"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Reflection"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/25/the-humble-gift.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/25/the-humble-gift.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-12-25T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-25T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A Christmas Message • Some gifts are cherished by the recipient but are not that meaningful to others. We are reminded that the gift of the Christ-child was a humble gift: a gift that was misunderstood and abandoned by others, yet infused with great meaning and immense love. 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Perfect Season for a Miracle</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Story"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/24/the-perfect-season-for-a-miracle.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/24/the-perfect-season-for-a-miracle.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-12-25T01:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-25T01:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A Christmas Monologue • A monologue presented at the Emmanuel Christmas Eve service about being thankful even in difficult circumstances. A pastor recalls the time where events that appeared unfortunate just before Christmas led to an amazing reunion. 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Invitation to Restoration</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Joy"/><category term="Salvation"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/18/the-invitation-to-restoration.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/18/the-invitation-to-restoration.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-12-18T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-18T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 4] Joy to the World • This world is not all it was created to be. The foundation of God's rescue plan began at Christmas and will end one day in the future...a plan of full restoration of humanity and our planet. It is good to know that we are not abandoned and that there is hope. [Romans 8:18-21; 2 Peter 3:9-13; Revelation 21:1-4] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Invitation to Receive Justice</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/11/the-invitation-to-receive-justice.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/11/the-invitation-to-receive-justice.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-12-11T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-11T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 3] I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • It is easy to see injustice that is perpetrated against us and society and wonder if wrongs will be righted. The coming of Christ is an invitation to receive as well as to give mercy and justice. How are we making things in our world right? Luke 1:46-55] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor 
(Includes Testimony by Dennis & Diane Unrau)]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Invitation to Come to Him</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Celebration"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/4/the-invitation-to-come-to-him.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/12/4/the-invitation-to-come-to-him.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-12-04T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-04T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 2] What Child Is This? • In light of advent, we ponder the question, "What child is this?" using Matthew 2 as our reference. There we encounter wise men and supernatural stars that will guide our thoughts toward this mighty child, our Saviour, Emmanuel! [Matthew 2:1-12] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Invitation to Hope</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/27/the-invitation-to-hope.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/27/the-invitation-to-hope.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-11-27T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-11-27T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 1] O Come, O Come, Emmanuel • Advent is a season of song. The Christmas narrative, our traditions and celebrations embrace this. Mary's song (The Magnificat) is a song of hope and it guides us towards hope as a foundation stone for the season. Need hope? Listen... [Luke 1:46-55] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Barriers to Being Released</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/20/barriers-to-being-released.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/20/barriers-to-being-released.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-11-20T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-11-20T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 9] As Christians, our very identity is wrapped up in being released. This doesn't mean being released is easy. As the example of Moses in Exodus shows, we can develop a "paralysis of resolution," where we find barriers to "seeking first the Kingdom." [Exodus 3:10–4:17] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Throw Off the Veil</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/13/throw-off-the-veil.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/13/throw-off-the-veil.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-11-13T09:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-11-13T09:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 8] Glory Released • Are we closet Christians, hiding this great Gospel in our hearts? Paul says that the glory that now lives in us surpasses the glory of Moses from Mount Sinai. It's time to throw off the veil and allow the world to see the Glory of God through us. [Exodus 24:12-18, 34:29-35; 2 Corinthians 3:7-18] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Mission in Thailand</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="Pastor Manooksak"/><category term="Pastor Manooksak"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/6/the-mission-in-thailand.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/11/6/the-mission-in-thailand.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-11-06T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-11-06T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Missions Emphasis] Pastor Manooksak shares the inspiring history of the Pentecostal Church in Thailand and incorporates his own testimony of God calling him to full-time ministry. The Thai church has tremendous opportunities and challenges in the coming years. [2 Corinthians 5:17] 

Pastor Manooksak, 
Jai Samarn Church, Bangkok, Thailand]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Giving Our Lives</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Joel &amp; Brandi"/><category term="Joel &amp; Brandi"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/30/giving-our-lives.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/30/giving-our-lives.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-10-30T16:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-10-30T16:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Missions Emphasis] Update from Kolkata, India • We are called to live a life of intentionality. Seeing through the haze of distraction can be difficult, but there is tremendous opportunity waiting when we do. What does "giving our lives" look like? [2 Corinthians 6:1-2] 

Joel & Brandi, 
Emmanuel Missions Partners]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Every Moment a Prayer</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/23/every-moment-a-prayer.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/23/every-moment-a-prayer.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-10-23T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-10-23T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 7] What does it mean to "pray without ceasing" when life is so busy? Ephesians teaches us to live with vigilance, which includes a spiritual ability to pray on all occasions. Everyone can grow this spiritual discipline, blessing our lives and others. [Ephesians 6:18; Romans 8:26] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Live Every Moment</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="Spiritual Gifts"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/16/live-every-moment.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/16/live-every-moment.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-10-16T16:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-10-16T16:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 6] Every moment in life is created to be really lived. When we live in the moment, prompted by the Holy Spirit, there will be amazing outcomes, such as people mentored and brought to faith or discernment about our own lives. There is no life like it! [Acts 16] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Big Hearts Released</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Gratitude"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="Thanksgiving"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/9/big-hearts-released.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/9/big-hearts-released.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-10-09T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-10-09T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 5] On Thanksgiving we recognize our blessings and gratefully extend sincere and deep generosity. For 2,000 years Christians have released Christ-like generosity; it is evidence of our faith and commitment to Christ's cause. How is your generosity? [2 Corinthians 8:1-21] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Going Home</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="Rest"/><category term="The Church"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/2/going-home.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/10/2/going-home.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-10-02T16:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-10-02T16:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 4] Where we live matters. The relationship ancient Israel had with the land parallels our relationship with the places we live. In a culture of displacement, the Christian experience releases us to find deep roots in the places of life God has given to us. [Genesis 50:22-26] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Church Without Walls</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/25/church-without-walls.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/25/church-without-walls.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-09-25T16:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-09-25T16:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 3] God calls us to be ministers of the Good News in our homes, workplaces, schools, and neighbourhoods by having an active relationship with the Living Cornerstone, understanding our role as living stones, and helping those who are stumbling stones. [1 Peter 2:4-10; Matthew 7:24-27] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mission Possible</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Humility"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/18/mission-possible.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/18/mission-possible.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-09-18T16:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-09-18T16:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 2] What is your personal mission this fall? God has placed you into a setting and called you to an assignment, should you choose to accept it. Nehemiah illustrates that God helps those He calls. Be released into your calling! [Nehemiah 5:14-19] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Released</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Released Series"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Released Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/11/released.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/11/released.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-09-11T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-09-11T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Released Series 1] Like a Stone from a Slingshot • Life is filled with modern day Goliaths. We need to come at them like a stone from a sling: with precision, velocity and God's anointing. We want every home, every person, every prayer and every opportunity released to address the needs around us. [1 Samuel 17:45-50] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Grace Like Rain</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Peace"/><category term="Salvation"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/4/grace-like-rain.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/9/4/grace-like-rain.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-09-04T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-09-04T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The doctrine of grace is a unique aspect of Christianity and a hallmark of our faith. We examine the theology of grace in the hope that it would take root in our lives and our church. Without understanding grace we cannot understand Christ or His mission. [Matthew 5:45; Ephesians 2:7-9] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Third Period</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Discipline"/><category term="Patience"/><category term="Perseverance"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/28/third-period.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/28/third-period.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-08-28T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-08-28T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Perseverance is an important quality in our Christian walk, and we look to the writings of Paul on the subject. Perseverance produces character. Perseverance demands focus. And we need to persevere in light of the victory that is ours! [Romans 5:1-5] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate]]></summary></entry><entry><title>When the Odds Are Against Us</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/21/when-the-odds-are-against-us.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/21/when-the-odds-are-against-us.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-08-21T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-08-21T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[>When life gets difficult, when we feel like the world is against us and the enemy is on the prowl, we need Biblical narratives that deposit lessons and hope into our hearts. The story of King Hezekiah and King Sennacherib is one such illustration. [2 Kings 18-19] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Rivers of Living Water</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Power"/><category term="Salvation"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/14/rivers-of-living-water.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/14/rivers-of-living-water.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-08-14T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-08-14T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The words of Jesus about being the "living water" would have had deep significance for his original audience: where the water of God flows there is life. Additionally, these words hold great hope for those who believe in Him today. [John 7:37-29; Ezekiel 47:1-12] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Keep It Simple, Stupid!</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="God's Call"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/7/keep-it-simple-stupid.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/8/7/keep-it-simple-stupid.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-08-07T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-08-07T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The story of Naaman illustrates that pride and fear can get in the way of living successfully and may even cause us to miss out on a miracle from God. Humility and courage pave the way to live fully in relationship with God, family, friends, and neighbours. [2 Kings 5:1-15] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Quiet Life</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Peace"/><category term="Work"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/31/the-quiet-life.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/31/the-quiet-life.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-07-31T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-07-31T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[1 Thessalonians reminds us that in the midst of a chaotic world, Christian living is marked by the "quiet life": peacefully and cooperatively living in community together. It is this kind of living that best represents Christ to those who are watching us. [1 Thessalonians 4:11-12] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lessons from the Vineyard</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Holiness"/><category term="Sin"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/24/lessons-from-the-vineyard.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/24/lessons-from-the-vineyard.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-07-24T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-07-24T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Isaiah wrote a song about how God was not pleased with the grape production of a vineyard, a metaphor about the audience and their poor relationship with God and each other. This message applies to our nation, our Christian leaders and each of us. [Isaiah 5:1-7] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Can God Be Trusted?</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="God"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Suffering"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/17/can-god-be-trusted.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/17/can-god-be-trusted.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-07-17T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-07-17T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The story of Lazarus shows that in tough times God can indeed be trusted. This is evidenced by our faith, the acknowledgment of a larger reality, and the belief that, no matter what happens, God deeply cares for us. [John 11:17-44] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Walking a Tightrope</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Great Commission"/><category term="Missions"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/10/walking-a-tightrope.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/10/walking-a-tightrope.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-07-10T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-07-10T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Finding the Balance • In both our individual lives and our mission together there is a constant tension created by the Great Commission. Finding the balance between two fundamental truths is essential. In this message we seek a healthy tension. [Matthew 28:18-20] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Word from God for Canada</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/3/a-word-from-god-for-canada.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/7/3/a-word-from-god-for-canada.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-07-03T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-07-03T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[If Jesus arrived to speak to Canadians on our 144th birthday, what would he say to us? Would he give us a promise? Would he warn us? Maybe both? Undoubtedly, his word for Canada would be consistent with the Word he has already given us. [Romans 6:20] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Anatomy of a Conviction</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Power"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/26/the-anatomy-of-a-conviction.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/26/the-anatomy-of-a-conviction.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-06-26T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-06-26T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The nations of the world matter to God. But too often the political, social, and religious establishments fail to adopt this value. The good news is that people of real faith can change the powers that be, enabling nations to have access to God. [Mark 11:12-25] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Celebrating Fatherhood</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Emphasis Series"/><category term="Father's Day"/><category term="God"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Trinity"/><category term="• Family Emphasis Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/19/celebrating-fatherhood.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/19/celebrating-fatherhood.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-06-19T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-06-19T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Emphasis 7] A Time to Honour • Sometimes due to our families of origin, it is difficult to relate to God as "Father." Therefore, we examine the fatherhood of God: his parental attributes. This is a great starting point in learning to be a great Dad. Happy Father's Day! [Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 23:1-4; Matthew 7:9-11; Hebrews 12:7-11] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>"Neither Do I Condemn You"</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Family Emphasis Series"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="• Family Emphasis Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/12/neither-do-i-condemn-you.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/12/neither-do-i-condemn-you.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-06-12T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-06-12T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Emphasis 6] From the Lips of Mercy • Christianity is a reciprocal experience. The grace we receive we should pass on to others. In the narrative about the woman caught in adultery, Jesus does a masterful job in answering his critics and saving a woman while not condoning her actions. [John 8:1-11] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Ceremonies, Rituals and Initiations</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Celebration"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Emphasis Series"/><category term="Graduation"/><category term="Next Generation"/><category term="• Family Emphasis Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/5/ceremonies-rituals-and-initiations.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/6/5/ceremonies-rituals-and-initiations.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-06-05T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-06-05T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Emphasis 5] If we think that celebrations like Mother's Day, Graduation or Father's Day are meaningless rituals, we need to look again. Rituals are a significant spiritual reality in the Bible. So we learn, for example, what circumcision has to do with Grad 2011. [Romans 2:28-29; Colossians 2:10-12] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Just Do It</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Family Emphasis Series"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Kim Weiler"/><category term="Kim Weiler"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="• Family Emphasis Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/29/just-do-it.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/29/just-do-it.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-05-29T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-05-29T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Emphasis 4] When Jesus turned water to wine, Mary told servants to do whatever Jesus told them. The servants obeyed, completing tasks that took effort and did not lead to any obvious outcome. Similarly, we should obey and just do whatever Jesus tells us. [John 2:1-10] 

Kim Weiler, 
Fe Viva World Missions]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Make It Right</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Andy Peters"/><category term="Andy Peters"/><category term="Family Emphasis Series"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Spiritual War"/><category term="Teen Challenge"/><category term="Teen Challenge"/><category term="The Cross"/><category term="• Family Emphasis Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/22/make-it-right.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/22/make-it-right.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-05-22T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-05-22T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Emphasis 3] Teen Challenge helps people overcome addiction through the Christ's redeeming work on the cross. Just as God reconciled us to himself through Christ, we must reconcile with others. Examples of reconciliation are drawn from the real world. [2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Colossians 3:12-14] 

Andy Peters, 
BC Teen Challenge]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Story of Restoration</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Emphasis Series"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="• Family Emphasis Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/15/a-story-of-restoration.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/15/a-story-of-restoration.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-05-15T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-05-15T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Emphasis 2] Through a glimpse into Gerald Morrison's Bible College days, the Biblical story of Mephibosheth, and Alexis Larson's moving life story, we learn that God wants to bring health to our families and see examples of forgiveness and redemption. [2 Samuel 9] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Breaking the Stereotype of Mothers-in-Law</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Family"/><category term="Family Emphasis Series"/><category term="Mother's Day"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Family Emphasis Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/8/breaking-the-stereotype-of-mothers-in-law.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/8/breaking-the-stereotype-of-mothers-in-law.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-05-09T06:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-05-09T06:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Family Emphasis 1] Ruth's mother-in-law, Naomi, illustrates three realities that make her a great mother-in-law. Throughout a difficult life, Naomi was a woman of care, of prayer and a spiritual example. This certainly impacted Ruth, making her a woman of faith in God. [Ruth 1] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Aged Like Good Cheese</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Transformation"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/1/aged-like-good-cheese.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/5/1/aged-like-good-cheese.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-05-01T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-05-01T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[We are called to build upon a foundation that others have laid. What we build and how we build is up to us. King David learned that unless God helps us to build, our labours are in vain. What are you called to build? What role is God playing? [1 Chronicles 17] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Easter Service</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="Easter Sunday"/><category term="Story"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/24/easter-service.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/24/easter-service.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-04-24T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-04-24T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[On Easter Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. He is risen! Through this special Easter service of short messages and monologues, we proclaim that Jesus is alive and continues to change lives today. He is coming again! [Matthew 28:1-15] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor

Includes Special Monologue by Lorne Barker]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Choices</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Good Friday"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Jared Enns"/><category term="Jared Enns"/><category term="The Cross"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/22/choices.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/22/choices.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-04-22T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-04-22T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Just like we made a choice to attend the service today, we must make a choice to follow Jesus. The good news is that He already chose us, not because of anything we have done or deserved, but because of His deep love for us. 

Jared Enns, 
Lead Pastor, Westside Alliance Church]]></summary></entry><entry><title>It's All About Expectations</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Easter"/><category term="Palm Sunday"/><category term="Patience"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Easter"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/17/its-all-about-expectations.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/17/its-all-about-expectations.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-04-17T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-04-17T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[For many different reasons, we might feel like God doesn't meet our expectations. The story of Jesus' triumphal entry sets the stage for an important discussion about following Jesus, especially when His plans don't seem to make sense. [Mark 11:1-11] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Grand Finale</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/10/the-grand-finale.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/10/the-grand-finale.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-04-10T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-04-10T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 14] After 7 months and 23 sermons, the preaching series on The Sermon on the Mount comes down to this:  one story and a realization that it is not our initial response to Christ's teachings but our long term obedience that matters. [Matthew 7:24-29] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Jesus' Guide to Retaliation</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Conflict"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/3/jesus-guide-to-retaliation.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/4/3/jesus-guide-to-retaliation.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-04-03T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-04-03T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 13] In the Sermon on the Mount, Christ gives some well known instructions on retaliation. We examine turning the other cheek, walking the extra mile, and giving our coat to find application for our everyday lives. [Matthew 5:38-42] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Crux of the Matter</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Power"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/27/the-crux-of-the-matter.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/27/the-crux-of-the-matter.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-03-27T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-03-27T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 12] The main point of the Sermon on the Mount is Jesus: he reveals himself as the fulfillment of the law. Not only does he raise the bar of expectations for us, but he shares his righteousness with us so we can truly be the light of the world. [Matthew 5:17-20; Ezekiel 11:19-20; Matthew 5:43-47] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>In Praise of Character</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Holiness"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/20/in-praise-of-character.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/20/in-praise-of-character.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-03-20T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-03-20T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 11] The Christian life is not easy. The narrow way of the kingdom that Jesus teaches about is one that is concerned about character over outward appearances, obedience over spiritual talk, and relationship with Christ over the business of religion. [Matthew 7:15-23] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Heart of Christ's Teaching on Prayer</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Perseverance"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/13/the-heart-of-christs-teaching-on-prayer.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/13/the-heart-of-christs-teaching-on-prayer.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-03-13T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-03-13T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 10] As the Sermon on the Mount comes to an end, Jesus gives three powerful principles at the heart of prayer. The "ask," "seek," "knock" instruction is primarily about others first and then our relationship with our Father. [Matthew 7:7-12] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Hard Side of Christianity</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Salvation"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/6/the-hard-side-of-christianity.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/3/6/the-hard-side-of-christianity.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-03-06T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-03-06T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 9] Although the gospel of Christ is a message with wide invitation, the exclusive nature of Jesus himself and his call to obedience is a hard side of the Sermon on the Mount. The narrow road and narrow gate contrast with the broader ways of destruction. [Matthew 7:13-14] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>It Just Takes a Spark</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Hypocrisy"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/27/it-just-takes-a-spark.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/27/it-just-takes-a-spark.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-02-27T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-02-27T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 8] Jesus wants to deal with the Pharisee that lives within all of us. We need to avoid judging others and instead live a life of discernment and transformation by evaluating ourselves and internalizing God's word. [Matthew 7:1-6] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Perspective</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/20/perspective.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/20/perspective.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-02-20T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-02-20T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 7] You Can't Serve Two Masters • Jesus knew that what we focus on would become our treasure. It is not inappropriate to have treasures, but for followers of Christ, they must reflect His Lordship. Do you see life from His perspective? [Matthew 6:19-24] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>What's Your Word Worth?</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Integrity"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="Truth"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/13/whats-your-word-worth.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/13/whats-your-word-worth.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-02-13T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-02-13T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 6] Using phrases like "I promise" or "I swear" shows that our "yes" or "no" isn't good enough. Jesus teaches us to be people of integrity in the area of vows, oaths, and keeping promises. Here's practical advice to mean what we say and say what we mean. [Matthew 5:33-37] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Stress Free Living</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Faith"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Peace"/><category term="Trust"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/6/stress-free-living.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/2/6/stress-free-living.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-02-06T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-02-06T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 5] Stress free living begins in the heart with our faith in God. Worrying is a vote of non-confidence in God’s ability to handle the affairs of our lives. What will we focus on: the problems or our Heavenly Father who promised to take care of us? [Matthew 6:25-34] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Making Love Last Forever</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Conflict"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Marriage"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/30/making-love-last-forever.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/30/making-love-last-forever.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-01-30T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-01-30T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 4] Jesus is a protector of love and marriage. Because sexual lust can lead people dangerously close to adultry and divorce, Christ teaches us to take drastic action in order to protect ourselves and our marriages. This is a call to sexual and marital purity. [Matthew 5:27-32] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Anger Management</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Conflict"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Sin"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/23/anger-management.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/23/anger-management.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-01-23T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-01-23T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 3] When talking about murder, Jesus moves the emphasis of the Mosaic law from observance to attitude. In contrast to a life crippled by anger, contempt and malice, Jesus promotes a kingdom way of living that addresses conflict by initiating reconciliation. [Matthew 5:21-25] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Practice of Prayer - Part 2</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Power"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/16/the-practice-of-prayer-part-2.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/16/the-practice-of-prayer-part-2.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-01-16T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-01-16T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 2] Jesus gave us a gift: 57 words that changed the world. Referred to as the Lord's Prayer, it demonstrates the power that Christians have in prayer. We examine the components of this prayer and apply its principles to our own prayer life. [Matthew 6:5-18] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Practice of Prayer - Part 1</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Fasting"/><category term="Following the Teacher Series"/><category term="Humility"/><category term="Prayer"/><category term="• Following the Teacher Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/9/the-practice-of-prayer-part-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/9/the-practice-of-prayer-part-1.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-01-09T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-01-09T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Following the Teacher 1] As we begin our week of prayer, we look to the teaching of Christ on this topic. The Sermon on the Mount holds some of the most important words Christ ever recorded on prayer. Clearly, Jesus had an expectation that his followers would both pray and fast. [Matthew 6:5-18] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Resolutions</title><category term="2011"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Reflection"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/2/christian-resolutions.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2011/1/2/christian-resolutions.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2011-01-02T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2011-01-02T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[As Christians, we need to remember where we have come from and how Christ has rescued us. We must also remember who Christ has made us: the salt and light of the earth. We are the hope of the world! [Matthew 5:16-20] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Boycott Boxing Day</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Transformation"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/26/boycott-boxing-day.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/26/boycott-boxing-day.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-12-26T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-12-26T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[On Boxing Day many people focus on shopping or sales or bargains. Join us as we learn our role as Christians in combating the spirit of selfishness. May we be a people of radical selflessness as Christ showed us by example. [Philippians 2] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Better to Give Than to Receive</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Joy"/><category term="Story"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/24/better-to-give-than-to-receive.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/24/better-to-give-than-to-receive.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-12-25T02:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-12-25T02:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A Christmas Monologue • A monologue presented at the Emmanuel Christmas Eve service about giving to those in need. A man recalls the Christmas that he learned the joy of giving during difficult times. 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Insufficient Funds</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Andy Gabruch"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/19/insufficient-funds.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/19/insufficient-funds.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-12-19T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-12-19T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 4] The Advent Conspiracy is about loving all people. We cannot truly love others until we first experience love from God through Jesus Christ. God pays in full the debts of sin that only Jesus can pay. As a result, redeeming love enters humanity. [Matthew 1:1-17, 1 John 3:16] 

Andy Gabruch, 
Next Generation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Jesus and Empire</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Peace"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/12/jesus-and-empire.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/12/jesus-and-empire.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-12-12T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-12-12T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 3] We worship the king of a different kingdom.  Jesus did not come to face the empires of the world on their terms of engagement: personality, wealth and violence. He topples them from the sidelines, through Justice, Righteousness and Peace. [Matthew 2:1-8, Isaiah 11:1-9] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Advent Conspiracy</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Christmas"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Worship"/><category term="• Advent"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/5/advent-conspiracy.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/12/5/advent-conspiracy.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-12-05T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-12-05T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Advent 2] In an endeavor to reclaim the Christian holiday of Christmas, Emmanuel introduces the theme of "Advent Conspiracy." Let's recapture the heart of the season by worshipping fully, spending less, giving more, and loving all. [Luke 2:13-14, 2:20; John 3:16] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Light of the World</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Advent"/><category term="Dan &amp; Mardell MacTavish"/><category term="Dan &amp; Mardell MacTavish"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Advent"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/28/the-light-of-the-world.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/28/the-light-of-the-world.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-11-28T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-11-28T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Missions Emphasis] [Advent 1] Jesus outlines seven "I Am's" that are only recorded in the gospel of John. Not only do these statements describe who Jesus is, but he is also telling us that we are the light of the world. [Matthew 5:14-16] 

Dan MacTavish, 
Emmanuel Missions Partner]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Similes That Sizzle</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Great Commission"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Missions Emphasis"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Missions Emphasis"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/21/similes-that-sizzle.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/21/similes-that-sizzle.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-11-21T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-11-21T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Missions Emphasis] 
Jesus sends us out like sheep among wolves. We are to act as shrewdly as snakes and to live as innocently as doves. If we keep these points in mind, we will share and demonstrate the good news about Jesus effectively, whether at home or abroad. [Matthew 10] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Beatitudes Conclusion</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Hope"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/14/beatitudes-conclusion.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/14/beatitudes-conclusion.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-11-14T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-11-14T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 9] 
Wrapping Up the Beatitudes Series • The teaching of Christ's beatitudes remind us of two important truths: 1) the kind of people Jesus was including in the Kingdom of Heaven, and 2) the transformation that takes place in those who become part of the Kingdom. [Matthew 5:10-12, 4:23-25, 5:1-2] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Persecuted</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Persecution"/><category term="Suffering"/><category term="Witness"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/7/persecuted.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/11/7/persecuted.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-11-07T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-11-07T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 8] 
Real Spiritual Progress • Persecution is inevitable for those who practice righteousness...because it was inevitable for Jesus, a part of God's plan. We can delight in sharing in the sufferings of Christ, and through this reality, discover that in our weakness we are made strong. [Matthew 5:10] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Peacemakers</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Peace"/><category term="Purpose"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/31/peacemakers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/31/peacemakers.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-10-31T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-10-31T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 7] 
The Blue Berets - Living Shalom • In peacemaking we discover our true identity, but we may also suffer the pain that Christ, the Prince of Peace endured. In this, the most well known of the beatitudes, Jesus calls us to be evangelists of <em>shalom</em>. Are we trouble-makers or peace-makers? [Matthew 5:9] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Pure in Heart</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Holiness"/><category term="Integrity"/><category term="Transformation"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/24/pure-in-heart.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/24/pure-in-heart.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-10-24T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-10-24T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 6] 
New World Order • Jesus makes the shocking statement in the beatitudes that the pure in heart will see God! But what does it really mean for someone to be "pure in heart," and how will such people "see God?" [Matthew 5:8] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Merciful</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Forgiveness"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="Jeff Bjorgan"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/17/merciful.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/17/merciful.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-10-17T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-10-17T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 5] 
Spare the Rod Without Spoiling the Child? • Although it is tempting when faced with injustice to adopt the stance of "spare the rod and spoil the child," the beatitudes remind us that people who have experienced God's mercy are merciful people. [Matthew 5:7, Isaiah 61:1] 

Jeff Bjorgan, 
Spiritual Formation Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Character"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Thanksgiving"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/10/those-who-hunger-and-thirst-for-righteousness.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/10/those-who-hunger-and-thirst-for-righteousness.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-10-10T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-10-10T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 4] 
Salivating for a Feast • As Christians, we would expect Jesus to encourage the pursuit of righteousness. But, what does he really mean by "righteousness," and what does it mean to "hunger and thirst" for it? [Matthew 5:6, Revelation 7:15-17] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Meek</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Humility"/><category term="Power"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/3/the-meek.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/10/3/the-meek.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-10-03T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-10-03T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 3] 
Power Under Control • In North America, meekness seems to be a characteristic associated with being spineless and is not necessarily admirable. Yet Jesus tells us that the meek are blessed. What does it really mean to be meek? [Matthew 5:5] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Those Who Mourn</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Grief"/><category term="Relationships"/><category term="Suffering"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/26/those-who-mourn.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/26/those-who-mourn.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-09-26T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-09-26T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 2] 
Feel the Pain • Whether we mourn because of personal pain, the state of the world, or our own human nature, Jesus promises comfort--a comfort that ushers us into a relationship with God and others impossible to experience without mourning. Blessed are we when we mourn! [Matthew 5:4] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Poor in Spirit</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Beatitudes Series"/><category term="Blessing"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Humility"/><category term="Salvation"/><category term="• Beatitudes Series"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/19/poor-in-spirit.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/19/poor-in-spirit.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-09-19T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-09-19T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[[Beatitudes 1] 
It All Begins with the Heart • To understand the beatitudes is to understand both Christ and his mission. The first beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of God," sets the tone for the whole sermon. It all begins in our hearts. [Matthew 5:3] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Livin' It Out</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Emmanuel Church"/><category term="The Church"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/12/livin-it-out.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/12/livin-it-out.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-09-12T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-09-12T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Immediately after Jesus returned to heaven, the church exploded in numbers. How did that happen? What were the characteristics of this growth? More importantly, are there lessons we can learn from the early church in order to help us become everything God intended? [Acts 2:42-47] 

Derek Koch, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fall - Time to Hit the Books</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Discipleship"/><category term="The Word"/><category term="Truth"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/12/fall-time-to-hit-the-books.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/9/12/fall-time-to-hit-the-books.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-09-12T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-09-12T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[For Christians, the Bible is no ordinary book. It is from God and written for us. As fall routines set in, we need to make the Bible part of our spiritual disciplines. It is profitable for us and we ignore it at our peril. [2 Timothy 3:14-17] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Crossroads</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Holy Spirit"/><category term="Ralph Peters"/><category term="Ralph Peters"/><category term="Trust"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/29/crossroads.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/29/crossroads.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-08-29T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-29T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[God has a good and acceptable and perfect will for our lives. How can we know the leading of the Spirit in our lives? We can know it as we yield to the Spirit’s full control and as we trust the Spirit enough to be willing to act. [Romans 8:1-5] 

Ralph Peters, 
CLIMB Intercultural]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Summer Picnic to Remember</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="Community"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Reflection"/><category term="The Church"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/22/a-summer-picnic-to-remember.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/22/a-summer-picnic-to-remember.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-08-22T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-22T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The <em>Lord's Supper</em> looked very different 2,000 years ago. Paul's teaching explains the power and focus of the <em>Lord's Supper</em> when done in the right spirit or in the wrong way. We do it in remembrance of Him and to bring others to the table. [1 Corinthians 11:17-34] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>His Image Restored in Us</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Ben McGillivray"/><category term="Christ"/><category term="God"/><category term="Grace"/><category term="Stewardship"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/15/his-image-restored-in-us.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/15/his-image-restored-in-us.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-08-15T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-15T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[While we were created by God in His image, we have been tripped up by sin. Fortunately, Christ has come to set us free from sin and to see his image renewed in us. Having been so renewed, there are ways we can partner with God. [Colossians 3:9b-10] 

Ben McGillivray, 
Next Generation Associate]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Supremacy of Love</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Derrick Hamre"/><category term="Love"/><category term="Relationships"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/8/the-supremacy-of-love.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/8/the-supremacy-of-love.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-08-08T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-08T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Love is the quintessential Christian characteristic; it is much more than a word. A life rich in all other ways except love adds up to nothing. Guided by the Love Chapter, love is both illustrated and defined. [1 Corinthians 13] 

Derrick Hamre, 
Lead Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Caring for God's Children in Mae Sot</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Action"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Derek Koch"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Thanksgiving"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/1/caring-for-gods-children-in-mae-sot.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/8/1/caring-for-gods-children-in-mae-sot.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-08-01T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-01T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Koch family has returned from their one-year adventure in Thailand. They share some of their stories and what they learned from working with the Burmese and Karen children in Mae Sot. Enjoy this message of celebration! [Matthew 9:36-38] 

Derek Koch with Irislee Koch and Family, 
Peachland Campus Pastor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fierce Generosity</title><category term="2010"/><category term="Giving"/><category term="God's Call"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Guest Speaker"/><category term="Joel &amp; Brandi"/><category term="Joel &amp; Brandi"/><category term="Missions"/><category term="Witness"/><id>http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/25/fierce-generosity.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/7/25/fierce-generosity.html"/><author><name>Emmanuel Church</name></author><published>2010-07-25T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-07-25T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Where there is great need, there is greater opportunity. Joel and Brandi are moving to Kolkata, India and share some of the exciting opportunities there. A lifestyle of fierce generosity is essential in our pursuit of God's Kingdom on Earth. [2 Corinthians 9:10-15] 

Joel & Brandi Reimer, 
Emmanuel Missions Partners]]></summary></entry><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>Celebrating Dads Together</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/celebrating-dads-together.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.emmanuelnet.ca/sermons/2010/6/20/celebrating-dads-together.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="Graduation"/><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></feed>
