“He wants to be 'Emmanuel' in the Old Testament — the God that's with you.”
A Pentecost-season message from Deeper Church LA (series: Fan the Flame) calling believers to steward and sustain the fire of God's presence. The pastor outlines four practical dimensions—stewardship, feeding the fire daily, removing old ashes, and sacrificial refinement—paired with worship, testimony of healing, calls to repentance, and invitations for salvation and church membership.
“"Born of a virgin... and you shall call his name Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14 referenced).”
Pastor Steve Wilburn preaches a Palm Sunday message reflecting on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as a ‘memorable event,’ drawing three main lessons: Jesus wept over a people who would reject him, he zealously cleansed the temple, and he issued a sober warning calling for wholehearted commitment to him. The sermon connects the Palm Sunday celebration to the gospel: Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection, forgiveness of sin, and the call to repentance and authentic discipleship.
“What we are told in the Scriptures is that a virgin gives birth.”
Pastors unpack the Christmas narratives to show Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (the second Adam, the Word made flesh, Prince of Peace), explain differences in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, and apply those truths to contemporary debates about immigration — arguing Jesus was not an “illegal immigrant,” urging Christians to love people while respecting lawful roles of the state, and encouraging faithful, compassionate discipleship at Christmas.
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Emmanuel.”
A Christmas worship concert featuring Stikyard and the World Outreach Worship team celebrating the birth of Jesus with carols, testimonies, and congregational singing, emphasizing the humility of Christ's birth and the themes of hope, joy, peace, and love.
