Forgiveness sounds wonderful in the abstract, but is difficult to deploy when we are on the receiving end of a hurtful offense. Pastor Derrick guides us through a parable that Jesus used to illustrate the reason why his followers should forgive…(Read More)
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Laura Hewitt, a Jesus loving English Teacher at Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany, shared how God is using her climbing accident to draw her closer to Him, and closer to the people of this little village…(Read More)
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Relationships on this side of the return of Jesus will be marred by brokenness. Pastor Derrick challenges us from Apostle Paul’s letter to Philemon to put our faith in Jesus on display by showing God’s love to those we are in relationship with, even those who have wronged or hurt us…(Read More)
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Pastor Shane Fookes of Westport Church (westportchurch.org) joins us at the celebration of Embassy’s third year. He challenges us to recognize the moment we are in. Presently, we are standing at the “border” and we have the opportunity to trust as we go forward; delving into a challenge that will produce God honoring…(Read More)
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When addressing the topic of the church as mission, too often we deal in the realm of “what should I be doing” without a solid understanding or focus of “who am I”. Pastor Derrick encourages us to know or remember who we are, so we can go about accomplishing the mission that God…(Read More)
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All human beings are made in the image of God and, consequently, possess inherent value and dignity. When one ponders this should will appreciate the extent to which births should be celebrated and deaths should be grieved. In direct disregard for this reality, we have gravitated to a cultural norm that treats abortion as a…(Read More)
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“I’m ashamed and appalled that eleven o’clock on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in Christian America.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — Pastor Brandon recognized the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to commemorate the sacrifice and persistence of thousands of men and women who sought to bring integration to our…(Read More)
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After a week long “Solemn Assembly,” during which The Embassy Church partook in a corporate time of fasting and prayer, the body assembled for a Sunday worship gathering to reflect back on God’s gracious use of the week. In lieu of our typical sermon, we asked the church to share the…(Read More)
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“Blow the trumpet in Zion; consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly…” (Joel 2:15) This week The Embassy Church enters into a week long Solemn Assembly during which we are fasting and praying for the needs of our city and beyond. In preparation, Pastor Brandon reminded us of the need for repentance…(Read More)
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Like the church at Ephesus, it is our tendency to be impressed by what we do FOR Christ. In fact we tend to love our service for him more than we love him. Pastor Brandon reminds us that such an act is idolatry. If he is king of the universe then he legitimately has the…(Read More)
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