This sermon from Acts 25–26 explores Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa and the power of sharing the hope we have in Jesus. Despite being imprisoned and facing powerful authorities, Paul confidently proclaims the resurrection and explains how Jesus transformed his life and called him to bring people from darkness to light. The message reminds us that our faith is not something to keep hidden, but a hope that is meant to be lived out and shared. It encourages us to trust God in seasons where we feel stuck or uncertain, surrender our lives to His direction, and remember that He is the God of new beginnings who offers forgiveness, freedom, purpose, and lasting joy through Christ.

This sermon from Acts 25 explores the supernatural peace Paul demonstrates while facing imprisonment, false accusations, and the possibility of death. His confidence comes from trusting Jesus and knowing that God is sovereign, even when he cannot see what God is doing. The message challenges us to strengthen our trust in God’s will, not just asking Him to change our circumstances but surrendering to His plans. At the heart of Paul’s hope is the resurrection: Jesus truly rose from the dead, defeated sin and death, and offers new life to everyone who puts their faith in Him. No matter our doubts, failures, pain, or past, Jesus holds out His hand of mercy and invites us to receive His grace, peace, and transforming power. 

This sermon from Acts 24 explores what it means to trust God when life feels delayed, stuck, or uncertain. Through Paul’s imprisonment, we see that what may look like a setback can actually be a season where God is holding, protecting, and forming us. The message encourages us to resist taking shortcuts, embrace God’s timing, and learn to wait on Him with trust and confidence. Ultimately, it points to Jesus, who Himself chose to wait and remain on the cross rather than take the shortcut, reminding us that God is always at work - even in the waiting.

This sermon from Acts 22 on the 26th July explores the power of sharing the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Through Paul’s testimony before a hostile crowd, it reminds believers that every Christian is called to be ready to give a gentle and respectful defense of their faith, pointing others to the transforming grace of the gospel. The message encourages us to trust God's calling, even when it leads through hardship, knowing that the One who calls is faithful to sustain us. Above all, it points to Jesus Christ, who lovingly calls people to Himself, equips them for His purposes, and fills them with an unshakable hope that can be shared with the world.

This sermon from Acts 23 explores the unstoppable power of God at work in the lives of His people. Through Paul’s imprisonment, the plot against his life, and God’s miraculous protection, the message reminds us that no opposition, hardship, or spiritual attack can overcome God’s purposes. It reveals how God works through both extraordinary power and ordinary people to accomplish His plans, strengthen His children, and bring about redemption. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ, whose victory on the cross is the greatest display of God’s power - rescuing us from sin, adopting us into His family, and empowering us to live with courage, hope, and confidence in His sovereign care.

This sermon from Acts 21 explores what it means to faithfully follow Jesus, even when the path is difficult. Through Paul’s unwavering journey to Jerusalem, despite repeated warnings of suffering, the message highlights the importance of listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit above every other voice. It encourages believers to embrace God’s greater purpose, value the gift of Christian community, remain open to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and live confidently in the freedom of God’s grace rather than striving to earn His approval. Above all, the sermon points to Jesus, who willingly went to the cross for our salvation, inviting us to trust Him wholeheartedly and surrender our lives to His perfect will.

In Acts 20, we explore the Apostle Paul's final recorded miracle and heartfelt farewell to the Ephesian elders, revealing what mattered most in his life. This message challenges us to build a legacy of loving others, living with integrity, and remaining faithful to the gospel of God's grace. Discover how the transforming power of Jesus gives true life, shapes the Church, and calls every believer to live for what has eternal value rather than temporary success.

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.

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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.

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

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