Emmanuel Sunday Talks

The World Turned Upside Down Pt 3 // The Strategy - Tobi Ford-Western // Acts 17:1-15

In this message from Acts 17, we explore Paul’s “missional masterclass” as he proclaims Jesus in Thessalonica and Berea, facing both revival and fierce opposition. This preach reminds us that every Christian is a missionary - whether called to go or to stay - sent by God to reach their city with the gospel. Through the example of the noble Bereans, we’re challenged to value biblical truth over personality and hype, and through Paul’s persecution, we’re reminded that spiritual pushback is real when God’s kingdom advances. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus - the greatest missionary of all - who came from heaven to earth, endured the cross, and rose again so we could have peace with God.

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