The World Turned Upside Down Pt.4 // The Disturbance - Matt Simmonds // Acts 19:23-41

The World Turned Upside Down Pt.4 // The Disturbance - Matt Simmonds // Acts 19:23-41

This sermon from Acts 19 explores the clash between the Kingdom of God and the competing kingdoms of this world. Through the riot in Ephesus, it reveals how idols such as wealth, self, and worldly power promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us deceived, confused, and empty. In contrast, Jesus offers a kingdom built on truth, peace, and lasting power through His death, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit. The message challenges us to consider who truly sits on the throne of our lives, calling us to turn from false idols, worship Christ alone, and live each day under the joyful rule and reign of the true King. _____________We are a Church in Brighton that exists to help people know Jesus. And we'd love to get to know you!If you're just dipping your toe in, feel free to join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareemmanuel/If you'd like to join us in person, find service times across Brighton, Hove, Shoreham and Hangleton at weareemmanuel.com/servicesAnd follow us on instagram! @weareemmanuel

Together Weekend // A People of God's Presence - Alan Frow // Exodus 33:1-18

This sermon from Exodus 33 explores what it means to be a people marked by the presence of God. Through Moses’ bold prayer, “Show me Your glory,” it reminds us that God’s greatest gift is not merely His blessings, but His presence with His people. The message traces the Bible’s story from Eden to the tabernacle and ultimately to Jesus Christ, who, through His death and resurrection, removed every barrier separating us from God and made a way for us to live in His presence. Believers are encouraged to hold together gratitude for God's faithful presence with a fresh expectancy for Him to move today, seeking not just His gifts, but a deeper relationship with the Giver Himself.

The World Turned Upside Down Pt.3 // The Name - George Benson // Acts 19:1-22

This sermon from Acts 19 explores how Christians are uniquely empowered to face darkness, temptation, and spiritual opposition through the presence of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Paul’s ministry in Ephesus, it contrasts genuine spiritual power with empty religion, showing that true transformation comes not from formulas, rituals, or self-effort, but from a real encounter with Jesus Christ. The message encourages believers to seek God’s power, walk in the authority of His name, and resist the lies that keep them in bondage. Ultimately, it points to the cross as the greatest display of God’s power, where Jesus defeated sin, death, and the devil, inviting us to worship Him, trust Him, and experience the freedom only He can give._____________We are a Church in Brighton that exists to help people know Jesus. And we'd love to get to know you!If you're just dipping your toe in, feel free to join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareemmanuel/If you'd like to join us in person, find service times across Brighton, Hove, Shoreham and Hangleton at weareemmanuel.com/servicesAnd follow us on instagram! @weareemmanuel

Otherside Pt.3 // Sacrifice - Tim Jones // Exodus 29v35-46

This sermon concludes the Tabernacle series by revealing how every detail ultimately points to Jesus Christ. Through the priests, sacrifices, altar, and holy place, we see God's plan to bring sinful people into His presence - not through repeated rituals, but through the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ. Jesus is our perfect Priest, Sacrifice, and Mediator, who has secured our forgiveness and made a way for us to draw near to God with confidence. The message reminds believers that while we are still being transformed, we are already made complete in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God's people. Above all, it declares that God's greatest purpose is not simply to rescue us from something, but to dwell with us, inviting us to enjoy His presence and walk daily in the freedom, grace, and assurance of His love._____________We are a Church in Brighton that exists to help people know Jesus. And we'd love to get to know you!If you're just dipping your toe in, feel free to join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareemmanuel/If you'd like to join us in person, find service times across Brighton, Hove, Shoreham and Hangleton at weareemmanuel.com/servicesAnd follow us on instagram! @weareemmanuel

Otherside Pt.3 // Worship - Tobi Ford-Western // Exodus 27:20-21

This sermon explores the holiness of God through the symbolism of the tabernacle and the bronze altar in Exodus. It highlights that God must be approached on His terms, not ours, and that His commands are given not to restrict us, but to draw us safely into His presence. The message points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of every sacrifice, altar, and ceremony in the Old Testament - the perfect Lamb of God who took our place on the cross so that sinners could be forgiven and welcomed into God’s family. Through Christ, we no longer rely on rituals or sacrifices, but have direct access to God’s presence, grace, and transforming love.