Pastor Brandon answers a question regarding our focus on “diversity and integration.” “Is there a diverse church in the Bible?” Relying on the theological history provided by Luke in the book of Acts, we delve into the cultural makeup of the Church at Antioch to find the answer to this question…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon addresses another question that we received from the church. “Is church membership biblical? I have never seen a passage that compels a Christian to ‘join’ a church. Why do we believe in that…(Read More)
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Pastor Derrick concludes a two part series calling us to be purveyors of biblical hospitality. Using the story of a Shunammite woman who showed hospitality to the prophet Elisha, we glean practical ideas for how to create space for, welcome, and meet the needs of the stranger…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that the message of the Gospel is unchanging, but our audience is ever changing. An intentional missional knows to contextualize the message according to his/her audience. This is only possible if we become students of the community. Paul the apostle carefully used the Bible when speaking to the Bereans, but…(Read More)
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Pastor Derrick completes our examination of the book of Jonah. He challenges us to view “others” in the same way that God views them. The amazing grace that we have received from God should not be hoarded by us, but shared with “others” – even those who we feel are undeserving of God’s mercy…(Read More)
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We are all born with the ability to make choices, but does that ability equate to our being in control of our lives? Pastor Derrick walks us through the story of Jonah and challenges us to not make choices that assert our independence from God, but to choose at all times to live in a…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that we have been called, commissioned, and equipped by the Holy Spirit to go and make disciples. All believers have been sent on a mission by God to make an impact in our cities, states, and the entire world. The message we take on this mission is not simply to be…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon reminds us that we have been called to live as missionaries and make God famous throughout the world.  And the God who has called us has given us “Authority” and “Power.”  As believers we have been deputized by Christ; we have the badge of authority.  But that is not all…(Read More)
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On this day The Embassy Church celebrates a year of faithfulness and providence from the God who has called us to make him famous in our city. Â Pastor Brandon reminds us that God is the builder of both our church family and our city. Â If we are not leaning on Him then our…(Read More)
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Pastors Salt, Nathan, Brandon, and Derrick sat down to discuss the foundations and philosophies of The Embassy in this first edition of our Leaders Roundtable. They engage in a dialog about the Rhythms and Distinctives of the church as well as cover the Four Questions that frame our approach in this local  body of…(Read More)
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