Emmanuel Sunday Talks

The World Turned Upside Down Pt. 3 // The Earthquake - Matt Simmonds // Acts 16:16-40

In this powerful message from Acts 16, we explore how the “gospel earthquake” transforms lives, communities, and cultures. Just as an earthquake shakes foundations, the power of Jesus displaces idols, breaks chains, opens prison doors, and replaces fear with faith. Through Paul and Silas’ imprisonment, worship, and miraculous deliverance, we see that God’s power brings freedom, restores identity, and sparks joy - even in the darkest moments. Every move of God in our lives is an aftershock of the greatest earthquakes in history: the cross and the resurrection.

The World Turned Upside Down Pt. 3 // The Guidance - Matt Carvel // Acts 16: 1-15

In this message, we explore how the gospel first reached Europe and what true faithfulness looks like in action. From Timothy’s willingness to sacrifice personal rights for the sake of Christ, to Paul’s deep dependence on the Holy Spirit’s leading, to Lydia’s generous hospitality that helped establish the church in Philippi, we see powerful examples of lives surrendered to Jesus. Above all, this sermon points us to the greater faithfulness of Christ - who gave everything for us - and challenges us to respond with courage, obedience, and generosity as we follow Him.

The World Turned Upside Down Pt. 3 // The Council - Matt Simmonds // Acts 15:1-21

This sermon from Acts 15 explores a pivotal moment in the early church, asking what the gospel really is and how God’s people are meant to live together. It challenges two common threats to faith today - individualism and legalism - showing that we are saved by grace alone, not by our works, and saved together as one unified people in Christ. Through the work of Jesus on the cross, believers are brought into a shared family marked by gospel unity, freedom, forgiveness, and love, and are called to maintain that unity by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Clearvision '26 // George Benson // Give Yourself to a Life of Worship

Clearvision '26 // George Benson // Give Yourself to a Life of Worship by Emmanuel

Clearvision '26 // Steve & Jane Horne // Give Yourself to Following God's Voice

Clearvision '26 // Steve & Jane Horne // Give Yourself to Following God's Voice by Emmanuel