Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

About Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Browse and listen through our library of Sunday Sermons recorded at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in New York City.

Publisher

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Aug 2023

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

161 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Beholding Glory Through Suffering

   Audio Recording Beholding Glory Through Suffering Rev. Tim Chang Download (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5be094b636099b78c68aba37/t/6ac806f45cdfd954199f4b81/1791493879822/1233_26.10.04.mp3) Sermon Outline Speaker: Rev. Tim Chang Sermon Series: Behold the Glory of God 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (ESV) 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So death is at work in us, but life in you. 13 Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, 14 knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. 15 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. 16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. Sermon Outline 1. Suffering is real 2 Corinthians 1:8–9 [8] For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. [9] Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. 2 Corinthians 4:8 We are afflicted in every way…perplexed… persecuted…struck down 2 Corinthians 4:16 … our outer self is wasting away… 2. Suffering is not wasted 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 2 Corinthians 4:6 …the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 2 Corinthians 4:10-12 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our bodies. [11] For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. [12] So death is at work in us, but life in you. 3. Suffering is not final 2 Corinthians 4:14 knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. Revelation 21:4 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison 2 Corinthians 4:16 So we do not lose heart. Prayer of Confession Gracious God, while there is so much that is good and beautiful in our world, the reality of brokenness and suffering weighs on us. We confess that when we are afflicted, perplexed, persecuted, or struck down, we cling to the things that are seen rather than the things that are unseen and eternal. Forgive us for trusting more in our own power and strength than in the surpassing power that belongs to you. Renew us by your grace. Help us to carry the life of Jesus in our frail and broken lives. And by your Spirit, strengthen us to hold fast to the promise that you who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us into his presence. Give us grace to not lose heart. Amen. Questions for Reflection What connected with you from the sermon or the passage? What stands out to you about how honestly Paul describes his suffering in this passage? Why do you think it can be hard for Christians to be honest and to admit when we’re struggling and when life is hard? In verses 10-12, Paul connects his suffering with the death and life of Jesus. What do you think it means for the Christian life to follow this pattern of death giving way to life? How might God be inviting you to see his power at work through weakness and suffering rather than only waiting for it to disappear? Paul calls his suffering a “light momentary affliction” compared with an “eternal weight of glory.” How does the resurrection change the way we understand present suffering? Paul says “we do not lose heart,” not simply “you should not lose heart.” What might it look like for our church to encourage one another in times of suffering? When have you experienced the gift of Christian community in difficult times? What do you sense God calling you to do from this passage?

2. 

   27 Sept 2026

   The Glory of Christ

   Audio Recording The Glory of Christ Rev. Scott Strickman Download (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5be094b636099b78c68aba37/t/6abd7fcda51ba86359ba8ee2/1790803920863/1232_26.09.27.mp3) Sermon Outline Speaker: Rev. Scott Strickman Sermon Series: Behold the Glory of God 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 (ESV) 1 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Sermon Outline At the heart of Christianity is God opening the eyes of people to see the glory of Christ (v4). 1. We are meant to reflect God’s glory v6 “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness’…” v4 “…Christ, who is the image of God” 2. We have been prohibited from seeing God’s glory v3 “…even if our gospel is veiled” v4 “the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers” 3. God shines the glory of Christ into our hearts v6 “God… has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” v5 “what we proclaim is not ourselves… your servants for Jesus’ sake” Prayer of Confession Our great and glorious God: you have made the world to flourish but we have made a ruin of it. We have been mistaken thinking we could have life apart from you and like fools we have turned from you. We have not reflected the honorable characteristics in you, like truth, wisdom, justice, and goodness. Instead we are guilty of sin, having said and done things which dishonor you, and which we regret. We cannot escape our own twisted thoughts. If you were not merciful, we would be without hope. Forgive us. We marvel how unlike us you are, and we thank you for the grace to show us your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. We pray for more light in our lives, and for the gracious working of your Spirit to help us to see and to transform us into the image and likeness of Christ. Amen. Questions for Reflection What makes the gospel message “good news”? What is so good? What do you think are the most attractive aspects of Christianity? Why is there an emphasis in the New Testament on “seeing” or “looking to” Christ? How do we fix our eyes on Jesus? What does it mean that humans are made in God’s image? What are some of the implications of this? What does it mean that Jesus “is” the image of God? If the gospel message is so good and attractive, why do people reject it? What is the Bible’s explanation? How do you experience the “god of this world” coming between you and God? How do you feel you are kept from seeing the glory of Christ? How does the Holy Spirit open our eyes so that we see the glory of Christ? How does God bring light into our lives? What can you do when you are not able to see the glory of Christ? What does it mean to live by faith and not by sight? How can the glory of Christ help you become a more authentic person? Where do you struggle with superficiality, hiding, trying to impress people, etc.? How can you experience more joy in living so that your life helps people see the glory of Christ?

3. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Spiritual Transformation

   Audio Recording Spiritual Transformation Rev. Scott Strickman Download (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5be094b636099b78c68aba37/t/6ab5a807013f811a08ab44b2/1790325990659/1231_26.09.20.mp3) Sermon Outline Speaker: Rev. Scott Strickman Sermon Series: Behold the Glory of God 2 Corinthians 3:4-18 (ESV) 4 Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. 5 Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, 6 who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 7 Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses' face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, 8 will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory? 9 For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. 10 Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it. 11 For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory. 12 Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, 13 not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. 14 But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. 15 Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. 16 But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. Sermon Outline When those seeking God get a glimpse of God’s glory, their lives are transformed as they behold it. We need: 1. A way to navigate growth (vv4-6) v4 “confidence” vv5-6 “not that we are sufficient… God… has made us sufficient” v4 “confidence… through Christ toward God” 2. The humility to look outside ourselves (vv7-11) v7 “ministry of death”, “stone”; v9 “condemnation”; v11 “brought to an end” vv7-8 “if… will not… even more glory?”; v9 “far exceed it in glory”; v10 “because of the glory that surpasses it”; v11 “how much more…” 3. The gracious working of God’s Spirit to transform us (vv12-18) v6 “the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” v16 “when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed” v17 “where the Spirit of the Lord is…”, v18 “… are being transformed… this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit” Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have put our confidence in ourselves rather than in Christ. We have trusted in our own strength, wisdom, goodness, and ability to change, forgetting that our sufficiency comes from you. We have allowed the cares and desires of this world to veil your glory from us, so that we have been slow to see, slow to believe, and slow to delight in Christ. Forgive us for seeking glory for ourselves instead of beholding the glory of your Son. Thank you that in Christ the veil is removed, that your Spirit gives freedom, and that you are patiently transforming us into the likeness of Christ. Turn our eyes again to Jesus, that as we behold his glory, we might be changed by your grace and increasingly reflect his glory in the way we live. Amen. Questions for Reflection What happens when you compare yourself with others? What good comes from it? What problems come from it? How is confidence different from arrogance? How is humility different from low self esteem? How do we attain secure confidence through faith in God? How does relocating the center from in us into Christ bring true security as well as a truer sense of self? Why is it valuable to see that the people who had God’s presence, commands, and were witness to his remarkable deeds, still failed? Do you imagine if you were present in the days of Moses that you would have performed better? How does the impossibility of achieving/earning God’s favor impact you? How are you discouraged? How are you being led to see something of greater value? What makes the glory of Christ surpass all other glory? What are we meant to see when we look to Christ? How does God’s grace and generosity promote deep change in us? How can your imagination be stirred to consider the wonder of glory when it is too magnificent to grasp? Do you recognize a longing in you for it, even if you can’t see it or don’t fully understand it? Jesus calls us to seek God – what does that mean? Why is our transformation a work of God’s Spirit? What role do we play in our own path of growth?

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