As we dedicated our time to observing the resurrection of our Lord, Pastor Brandon visited some of the resurrection’s implications; not the least of which is found in 1st Cor. 15:26. The life, death, and resurrection of Christ resulted in the death of death…(Read More)
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Pastor Derrick challenges us to embrace Jesus as he has revealed himself to us. The Scriptures reveal who Jesus is and it is incumbent upon us to accept him for all that he is, even when what is revealed does not fit our preconceived notions. Jesus is the savior of the world who brings liberation…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that Christ, in his humanity, was able to defeat the Devil and his temptations. He was able to do so as a surrendered, Spirit-led, man. This is good news in that we are all capable of being surrendered, Spirit-led, human beings…(Read More)
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On this day The Embassy Church recognizes and affirms the calling of Pastor Derrick Kelsey as he joins the elder/leadership team. Â It was an emotional and celebratory day for us all and we look forward to following his proven leadership…(Read More)
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Before we delve into the content of the “Gospel According to Luke,” Pastor Brandon addresses the explicit agenda that Luke articulated in his introduction. Luke it attempting to provide “certainty” (v. 4) for the Church by recording of a “Theological Biography.” This certainty is essential for the church even now…(Read More)
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As we begin our series on “The Gospel According to Luke” pastor Brandon sets out to provide an introduction and overview of the book. There are three questions we must ask before we begin: 1) Who is the author? 2) To whom is he writing? and 3) Why is he writing? We attempt to answer…(Read More)
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As the country commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Pastor Brandon chooses the moment to remind The Embassy Church of our call to diversity and integration. Just as God orchestrated the engagement between Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch, He has commissioned us to “make Him famous” by engaging and communing…(Read More)
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Hospitality is characterized by creating space to welcome strangers and take care for their needs. For those who are in Christ, hospitality is not to be bought and sold; it’s to be given away freely (Matthew 25 and 2nd Kings 4). This is contrary to how hospitality is often framed for us when viewing…(Read More)
Using the story of Peter and John in Acts 4, Pastor Salt challenges us to boldly proclaim what we have seen and heard using the power of the Holy Spirit. People who we encounter should see evidence that our lives our shaped by the Gospel, but we are to verbally share the good news of…(Read More)
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In celebration of the birth of Christ, Pastor Brandon reminds us that the baby Jesus grew up and is now King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords. The appropriate response of everyone who places their faith in Jesus is not merely a celebration of the benefits of salvation, but an all encompassing surrender…(Read More)
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