Immanuel Bible Church

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We trust that you enjoy your visit and look forward to having you as our guest again soon. We have created this site to help you learn more about the word of GOD. Our Mission at Immanuel Bible Church is to guide people to a life of faith in Jesus Christ then on to lives that are fully devoted to Him. We accomplish this in three ways:

Connect - We believe that people are made to be in personal

relationship with the God who created them, through the person of Jesus Christ. Cause - We believe people are made to participate with God in changing the world and impacting eternity. Community - We believe people are made with the need for authentic friendships with other people

09/08/2026

9-8-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1 Peter 2:21-23, “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”
Here in is a serious challenge to the follower of Jesus Christ. When we suffer, we are to learn from the suffering Christ how we are to respond. I can’t speak for you, but if I am suffering at the hands of some other person, my first instinct is to deal with them in some way. No doubt this is the “old man” within me that rears his ugly head anytime I give him the chance. It is never a good idea to react this way because now we are reacting rather than acting out of our Christ nature. Listen to Peter.
Christ has given us this example, and we are to emulate Christ in this manner. “…Who when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, the threatened not, BUT COMMITTED HIMSELF TO HIM THAT JUDGETH RIGHTEOUSLY.” Can we find enough faith within ourselves to cease from retaliation, and follow the example of Christ? Do we have enough faith to let go, and let God, trusting that as the righteous judge, we know that in His time, all will be made right? I’ll be the first to admit I struggle with this command. I will also be the first to admit that if I cannot follow the example of Christ, then I am rebelling against the command of God. I cannot speak for anyone else, but my prayer is, Lord help me have the faith to know that you alone have my back, and you will deal righteously on my behalf in your time. And when I fail to trust, make me quick to confess and repent.

09/07/2026

9-7-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Luke 5:11, “And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him”
Today’s verse prompts a deep and serious question. What has it ever cost us to follow Jesus? Our text tells us that James, John, and Peter “forsook all.” And followed Jesus from that day. I have observed over the course of my life that many people seem to exhibit a faith of convenience when it comes to following Jesus Christ. It is easy to give out of plenty and to serve when it is convenient. Not so much when it may cost them something. Imagine, the men walked away from their businesses, their homes, their income, and their families to follow the Christ. In fact, Peter reminds the Lord of what they have given up to follow him in Mark 10:28, “Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.” How many of us can make this claim?
Jesus then proceeds to tell Peter it will certainly be the source of many blessings for them. See the following verses, Mark 10:29-30, “And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.”
So, I leave you with this question once again. What has it ever cost us to follow Jesus? And if it has never cost us anything, we may want to ask ourselves, why hasn’t it cost us? Unto whom much is given, much shall be required.

09/04/2026

9-4-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Acts 26:24-28, “And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.”
As we approach the end of the book of Acts we read this account of Paul before King Agrippa and Bernice. Festus had been holding Paul in hopes some payment may be made for his release, and the occasion arises for Paul to share his story before Agrippa, Bernice, and Festus. In the midst of Paul’s message, we read this, “And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou are beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.” Paul informs Festus he is not mad, and that Agrippa understand what Paul is preaching to them. Paul then lays out the most important question every single human being must answer for themselves. “King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that how believest.” We then hear what may be some of the saddest words ever recorded in the Scripture. “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, ALMOST THOU HAST PERSUADED ME TO BE A CHRISTIAN. ALMOST, but apparently not quite. How sad to be this close to salvation and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, and miss. So near, yet so far away. Listen to me pilgrim, just as one cannot be a little pregnant, one cannot be a little saved. Where do you stand today, are you almost persuaded, or are you a true believer? It’s the most important decision you will ever make.

09/03/2026

9-3-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Hebrews 1:1-2, “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;”
Over the span of time I have heard folks ask, does God still speak today? Or, they ask, if God were to speak today what would He say? Well, the answer to the first question is, yes, God does still speak today. And the answer to the second question is, whatever God may say today, it would be something He has already said in his Word.
As to the first question, does God still speak, look no further than our text. The answer is, yes, God does still speak today, because we have the recorded words of Jesus, by whom God speaks. The Bible is the written Word of God, Christ is the living Word of God. Because Christ lives, the words He spoke on earth still speak to us today, for He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His Word is immutable and established and settled in heaven forever. (PS: 119:88-89)
Consider the words of Jesus in John 12:44-50, “Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
Jesus reveals here that anything he had to say was a direct word from God the Father, through Christ to humanity. He explicitly reveals that God gave him a commandment, “…what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: WHATSOEVER I SPEAK THEREFORE, EVEN AS THE FATHER SAID UNTO ME, SO I SPEAK.” So, in answer to our two original questions, Does God still speak today, yes He does. If you wish to know what God would say, He has already said, it and recorded it in His Holy word.

09/02/2026

9-2-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1 Timothy 4:1-4, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:”
Paul warns of a coming time when false teachers will over run the church and calls for believers to be discerning of those teachers when they arise. In the following passage he instructs Timothy, a young protégé of his how to deal with this circumstance when it is sure to arise.
2 Timothy 4:-4, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables”.
In his instructions to Timothy Paul commands him to “Preach the word…” “…reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” In other words, don’t dare cave to the false teachers and preachers that will arise. Stay with preaching the Word of God, pure and simple. Give no quarter, do not retreat, stand fast in the Word and let the chips fall where they may. Fear God more than men. How can the average church goer know if they are getting sound doctrine? Simple, always carry your Bible, and see if what is being preached is consistent with what the Word of God says. It may not be easy, but it is necessary. Hear what Jude has to say on the topic, which is directed to all believers.
Jude 3-4, “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ” Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Wrestle, struggle, contend, but do not give in to false teachers and false doctrines. Live by this truth, Isaiah 8:20, “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” It’s as simple as that.

09/01/2026

9-1-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Romans 14:11, “For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.”
Philippians 2:10-11, “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Both of these Scripture references describe a time and an event that as a Christian I cannot wait to participate in. That day in which Jesus Christ will be confessed and celebrated as Lord of all. Think about this for a moment. In our world it is impossible to get everyone to agree on anything. Church denominations cannot agree on doctrine. All the faiths of the world cannot come to any agreement as to which faith is the one true faith. We certainly cannot agree on politics or even economic policies or cultural values. We can’t even agree on how many genders there are. We are divided by ethnicity, race, color, and creed. You name it, and we will disagree on it. Until we come to this declarative statement from the Word of God. One day we will ALL bow the knee and confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
This will cover every person who has ever lived. Republican, Democrat, Socialist, Independent, wealthy, poor, upper class, middle class, lower class. Red, yellow, black brown, and white skin. Liberals and conservatives, Muslims and Methodist, Catholic and Protestants. Men, women, children, whether they be young or old, short or tall, thin or heavy, it matters not. This bowing of the knee and confession that Jesus Christ is Lord is not optional. All who love Jesus and all who have hated Him will bow and confess. Believer and unbelievers will join in this grand confession together. There will be no atheists or agnostics at this event. There may be folks who are reluctant and who wish to resist, but they won’t. They will join with everyone else in this grand confession. I can hardly wait.
Here is what must be understood by all. It doesn’t matter if you and I believe Christ is Lord. Our confession does not make him Lord and Christ. He is Lord and Christ whether we believe it or not. That is the reality for everyone to deal with. Today we can receive him or reject him, the choice is ours. No matter what you choose, this day is coming when like it or no, we will all bow the knee and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. At that time He will be either your Savior or your judge, but beyond that, He will be Lord and Christ, because He is Lord and Christ, and we will all acknowledge that truth together. Hallelujah, AMEN!

08/31/2026

8-31-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Psalm 128:1-6, “A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.”
Today’s text requires nothing from me. If one wishes to know the secret to being happy and blessed, this Psalm holds the key. Read it, and then put it into practice, and see if God is as good as His Word.

08/28/2026

8-28-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1 Timothy 4:1-4, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:”
Paul warns of a coming time when false teachers will over run the church and calls for believers to be discerning of those teachers when they arise. In the following passage he instructs Timothy, a young protégé of his how to deal with this circumstance when it is sure to arise.
2 Timothy 4:-4, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables”.
In his instructions to Timothy Paul commands him to “Preach the word…” “…reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” In other words, don’t dare cave to the false teachers and preachers that will arise. Stay with preaching the Word of God, pure and simple. Give no quarter, do not retreat, stand fast in the Word and let the chips fall where they may. Fear God more than men. How can the average church goer know if they are getting sound doctrine? Simple, always carry your Bible, and see if what is being preached is consistent with what the Word of God says. It may not be easy, but it is necessary. Hear what Jude has to say on the topic, which is directed to all believers.
Jude 3-4, “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ” Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Wrestle, struggle, contend, but do not give in to false teachers and false doctrines. Live by this truth, Isaiah 8:20, “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” It’s as simple as that.

08/27/2026

8-27-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
James 4:1-3, “From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts”
Today James shares with us two specific truths regarding our prayer lives. Each is simple, yet profound. In James 4:2, James makes this statement, “…ye have not, because you ask not.” He says that there are often things we desire to have, and that we war and lust after them, when the issue is this, we remain prayer less. “You have not, because ye ask not.” Now, if we are honest, I wonder how many of us would confess that we spend more time doing a myriad of other things that take priority over prayer? Prayerlessness is the first problem.
The second problem is described in the 3rd verse, “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.” We often ask for the wrong thing and we ask for the wrong reason. Sometimes we are perplexed as to why we can’t receive some blessing from God, and here James give us two specific issues we need to be aware of. If we can get these two issues right, we may see a remarkable change in our prayer requests being fulfilled. After all, here is one more Word from God about prayer that we should consider. Psalm 84:11, “For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” If we pray, and do so with the right motive, this promise is sure. Try it sometime and see.

08/26/2026

8-26-2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Colossians 2:9-10, “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Our text today is a clear declaration by the Apostle Paul of exactly who Jesus Christ is. He is fully man and fully God. Let that sink in for a moment. Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. What ramifications does that have to every man and woman on the planet? According to Paul, Jesus is “…all the fulnes of the Godhead bodily.” And because as believers we are seen by God as being “in Christ”, from God’s perspective we are complete in Him. What exactly does this mean to the believer?
Simply this, as a believer in Christ, from God’s perspective our standing is complete. We are a child of God by faith in Christ and from this stand point God sees us as lacking nothing. We cannot do anything to make God love us more, and we cannot do anything to make God love us less. Before God, in Christ, we are complete, we lack nothing in regards to our standing. Our state may fluctuate, but our standing never does. Take a rest, you are complete in Him.

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