Living on Purpose

Emmanuel Church

Answering your questions about God, life, Christianity, the Bible, and church. Email your questions to john@weareemmanuel.life

  1. What Immature Mindsets Do Christians Need To Overcome?

    Jun 18

    What Immature Mindsets Do Christians Need To Overcome?

    Pastor John and Sam talk about our new sermon series: "Conflict Management" and taking your faith seriously. This week's sermon was titled "Time To Grow Up." Scripture references in this episode for further study: 1 Corinthians 1:4-17; Judges 5:23; 1 Corinthians 12:27; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; Ephesians 4:3-6. Leave us a review and share the podcast! #WeAreEmmanuel

    26 min
  2. How do I find and follow the Will of God?

    Jun 11

    How do I find and follow the Will of God?

    Pastor John and Sam talk about following God's Will today. Too many Christians have misplaced their passion into areas and avenues that produce no eternal consequence! Let us know your start, bench, cut for summer outdoor water activities: Slip n' Slide, The "Blob", and Water Balloon Fights. Scripture references in this episode for further study: Ruth 4; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Matthew 1:5-6 Leave us a review and share the podcast! #WeAreEmmanuel

    27 min
  3. What risks should I take in my faith journey?

    Jun 4

    What risks should I take in my faith journey?

    Happy allergy season! Are you willing to take a risk for a reward? Pastor John and Sam talk today about personal risks as well as the risks that Ruth and Boaz took. Let us know your start, bench, cut for meat "done-ness": Medium Rare, Medium, or Medium Well. Scripture references in this episode for further study: Ruth 3; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Ezekiel 16:8. Leave us a review and share the podcast! #WeAreEmmanuel

    24 min
  4. What Do I Do When Facing Uncertainty?

    May 28

    What Do I Do When Facing Uncertainty?

    Who else is loving this series on Ruth? Pastor John and Sam talk today about Boaz being single and Ruth-less (sorry couldn't help it)! Actually, we talk about how Ruth's character and gratitude helped her to take the next step in faith, we hope it encourages you today. Let us know your start, bench, cut for hot dog styles: Detroit, Flint, or Chicago-style. Scripture references in this episode for further study: Ruth 2; Matthew 6:25-34; Romans 14; 2 Timothy 4:6-8 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

    25 min
  5. How Do I Handle a Crisis In My Life?

    May 21

    How Do I Handle a Crisis In My Life?

    Just the 2 of us! Pastor John and Sam are back to recap our newest sermon series "Bitter To Better: The Story of Ruth"! We also brought back the Start, Bench, Cut game so play along and comment your favorite Memorial Day weekend activity! Scripture references in this episode for further study: Ruth 1; Philippians 4:6-7; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; Psalm 119:105 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

    26 min

  6. May 14

    How to raise children to know, love, and serve the Lord?

    You're in for a triple treat this week - ANOTHER GUEST SPEAKER joins Pastor John and Sam! Scripture references in this episode for further study: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 1 Samuel 2:28-29; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Titus 2:6-8; Proverbs 22:6 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

    32 min
  7. How can I positively influence my family?

    May 7

    How can I positively influence my family?

    There is no "Silver bullet" for fixing family problems. You're in for another treat with ANOTHER GUEST SPEAKER this week! Alec Hraba, the Youth Pastor at Emmanuel joins Sam to talk about the important topic of Christian character qualities that were covered in Sunday's sermon about the vine and branches. Scripture references in this episode for further study: John 15:1-25; Ephesians 5:21-33 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous. Thanks to Sean Rodriguez for letting us use his song "Purpose" in our intro and outro! Find his music at ⁠⁠https://www.seanrodriguezmusic.com

    35 min
  8. What character qualities should Christians focus on?

    Apr 30

    What character qualities should Christians focus on?

    You're in for a treat with a GUEST SPEAKER this week! Brandon Robertson, the Campus Director at Emmanuel's Grand Blanc campus joins Sam to talk about the important topic of Christian character qualities that were covered in Sunday's sermon about Joseph in the Old Testament. Scripture references in this episode for further study: Genesis 37:19-28; Genesis 39:2-4, 20-23; Genesis 45:4-15; Genesis 50:15-21. If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous. Thanks to Sean Rodriguez for letting us use his song "Purpose" in our intro and outro! Find his music at ⁠⁠https://www.seanrodriguezmusic.com

    36 min
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Answering your questions about God, life, Christianity, the Bible, and church. Email your questions to john@weareemmanuel.life

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  • Creator
    Emmanuel Church
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emmanuel Church
  • Show Website
    Living on Purpose

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