Immanuel Baptist Church, Shawnee

The Purpose of Marriage

Sunday Sermon from June 14th, 2026. In this sermon pastor Jeff teaches on God's design for marriage.

The Legacy of a Grandparent

Grandparents have a unique opportunity to leave an impact that reaches far beyond their lifetime. Through everyday moments, shared experiences, and faithful examples, they help shape how future generations view life, faith, and even the process of growing older. This Sunday, Pastor Scott highlighted that godly grandparents do more than tell stories and make memories. They pass on wisdom, invest in the spiritual growth of their families, and point their grandchildren toward Christ. Through their love, encouragement, and example, they become generational disciple makers, blessing givers, and legacy builders. A faithful legacy is not measured by what we leave behind, but by the lives we influence for the glory of God.

The Role of a Church Family

The church is more than a place we attend. It is a family we belong to. Through Christ, we have been adopted into God’s family, united by the Holy Spirit, and brought together with believers from every background and walk of life.Pastor Jeff reminded us in this week’s message that God never intended for us to follow Him alone. As a church family, we are called to love one another, honor one another, share in each other’s joys and sorrows, carry burdens, and extend forgiveness just as Christ has forgiven us.When the church functions as God designed, no one has to walk through life alone. Together, we reflect the love of Christ and demonstrate the strength and beauty of His family.

The Commitment of a Sibling

God designed relationships between siblings to reflect love, commitment, and grace. Throughout Scripture, we see the importance of standing by one another, caring deeply for each other, and living with genuine compassion and humility. Pastor Jeff reminded us in this week’s message that strong families are built when siblings choose love over selfishness and peace over division. Even when conflict or hurt exists, God calls us to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity with one another. As followers of Christ, the way we treat our brothers and sisters should reflect the love that He has shown us.

The Responsibility of a Child

This Sunday Pastor Jeff emphasized that honoring parents shapes the heart, strengthens the family, and reflects a life that is submitted to God’s authority. Scripture also reminds us that every person is personally accountable to God for the way they live and respond to Him. As we grow in faith, obedience, honor, and personal responsibility become part of the testimony we live out each day.