Teaching Emmanuel

We continue our series Πιστεύομεν – We Believe by turning our focus to the third person of the Trinity in the Nicene Creed: “And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and life-giver…” While often misunderstood, overlooked, or over-emphasized, the Spirit is the Living God, Lord and giver of Life. He is the breath of God, God’s gift, and the Love of God poured into our hearts. Come learn more about the Holy Spirit, and how we can love and worship each member of the Trinity, distinctly and deeply.

The second message in our series Πιστεύομεν – We Believe focuses on the second article of the Nicene Creed: “And in one Lord Jesus Christ…for us and for our salvation…”

 Jesus is not only central to the creed—we confess that He is central to our salvation, our hope, and our story. Fully God and fully man, Jesus humbled Himself to the point of death, was raised in glory, and now reigns as Lord. Join us as we explore the wonder of Christ’s person and work—and why our worship, identity, and mission begin and end with Him.

Title: We Believe in God the Father Almighty

Focus: Why we confess, where the Creed came from, and how knowing God as Father changes our worship and identity.

For centuries, Christians across the globe have confessed the Nicene Creed as a clear and beautiful summary of the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Over the next four weeks, we’ll walk through the Creed, grounding our hearts in the truth of the Trinity: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We’ll begin this week with the theme “God Our Father” as we look at the historical background of the Creed and consider why knowing God as Father is the starting point for true worship. Come ready to think deeply, sing boldly, and grow in your love for the Triune God.

As we conclude our series in Genesis, we’ll see how Jacob and Joseph face death—not with fear, but with faith.

In their final blessings and final breaths, both men trust that God will fulfill every promise He’s made. Come hear how faith looks not just in life, but all the way to the end—and how God’s faithfulness spans generations, including ours.

When Joseph’s brothers return to Canaan with news that he is alive, Jacob can hardly believe it. But what follows is a surprising story of God’s kindness in the midst of famine, grief, and fear. In this passage, we’ll see how God not only provides for His people but dwells with them—even in Egypt.Listen along as we discover how God's grace often shows up in the places we least expect.

Genesis 43:1–44:14; 45:1-15We return to the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 43–45. In a moving display of mercy, Joseph tests his brothers—not to take revenge, but to reveal their hearts and ultimately show them unexpected, undeserved grace. Through this story, we’ll see how God graciously works through testing and repentance to bring reconciliation.

Listen to how this ancient family drama points us to the grace of Christ, who welcomes His enemies to His table and calls them brothers.

As we continue our journey through the life of Joseph, this episode takes a look at “The Grace of God in the Life of Judah” (Genesis 29–44). Once a selfish, calloused man, Judah emerges as a changed brother—one who steps forward in courage, compassion, and sacrificial love.What changed him? Grace! Be encouraged by how God's mercy transforms sinners into servants, and how Judah’s story points us to Jesus, the Lion of the tribe of Judah.

When famine strikes, Jacob sends his sons to Egypt—unaware that he’s stepping into God’s redemptive plan.In this week’s passage, we’ll see how God uses fear, testing, and discomfort not to punish but to pursue His people’s hearts. Through Joseph’s encounter with his brothers, buried guilt resurfaces, and the first signs of repentance emerge.

God is always working—even in hardship His purposes are sure: to restore what sin has broken and lead His people back to Himself.

This message helps us learn to trust God’s providence, even when the path is painful.

Genesis 41:1-57

When Pharaoh's dreams left him shaken, only God's humble servant could speak from God and bring hope. In a world where human wisdom fails, God raises up the humble to carry His wisdom and rescue many.

 Watch/listen how God worked through Joseph—and how He still works through Christ today.

Genesis 40:1-23

In dark places and quiet seasons, it can feel like God is absent—but Genesis 40 reminds us that He is still at work. As Joseph waits in prison, forgotten by men but not by God, the Lord speaks through dreams and sustains Joseph with purpose. This message explores how God Speaks in the Silence, and His presence and promises hold steady even when our circumstances are confusing or painful. In the silence, God is not still—He is preparing redemption.

Listen or watch, as we look to Jesus, the true and better Joseph, who was also forgotten by men, yet exalted by God.