Gospel-Centered Life

The Gospel-Centered Life : Conflict

GcL: CONFLICT

In the final week of a series on The Gospel-Centered Life, Pastor Trent preaches on conflict. Is there a more striking area of needed growth for Minnesotans?! This sermon draws insight from "James the Wise." In chapters 3-4 of James' letter, we see the fruit, the root, and the harvest of gospel conflict.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

The Gospel-Centered Life : Forgiveness

GcL: FORGIVENESS

In the eighth week of a series on The Gospel-Centered Life, Pastor Trent tells the setting, climax, and ending of the book of Genesis. It's a great saga of hurt, confusion, and forgiveness. At the finale, Joseph offers to his own brothers the lesson of his life: what God is doing surpasses what people have done.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

The Gospel-Centered Life : Mission

GcL: MISSION

In the seventh week of a series on The Gospel-Centered Life, Kaylin Miranda teaches from Isaiah 6 about living on mission. In this chapter, we see four insights straight from the throne room of God. The prophet is transformed by the gospel (inward) and then sent on mission (outward). Isaiah's atonement led directly to his assignment.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

The Gospel-Centered Life : Idols of the Heart

GcL: IDOLS OF THE HEART

In the sixth week of a series on The Gospel-Centered Life, Rob Lord teaches from 1 Thessalonians about idolatry. One theologian calls the human heart a "factory of idols." So... What are idols? How do idols affect us? What does the gospel call us to do?

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

The Gospel-Centered Life : A Lifestyle of Repentance

GcL: A LIFESTYLE OF REPENTANCE

In the fifth week of a series on The Gospel-Centered Life, we study Naaman the Leper from 2 Kings 5:1-27. When it comes to the word "repentance," most of us tend to recoil. Pastor Trent shows how the story of Naaman offers a redefinition of repentance that leads to restoration and joy.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

The Gospel-Centered Life : Law & Gospel

GcL: LAW & GOSPEL

In the fourth week of a series on The Gospel-Centered Life, Pastor Trent preaches about the purpose of the law. If Christ can unite sinners to God, then surely He can align saints with God. The gospel is the power for joyful obedience. The love of God frees us to delight in the law of God.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

The Gospel-Centered Life : Believing The Gospel

GcL: BELIEVING THE GOSPEL

In the third week of a series on The Gospel-Centered Life, Pastor Trent preaches about developing a habit of faith. In order to grow in the gospel, we must continue to believe the gospel. The death and resurrection of Jesus is not the starting point but the path of the Christian life.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

BONUS: Healthy Group Dynamics

BONUS: Healthy Group Dynamics

Pastor Trent sits down for a conversation with Kaylin Miranda and Laura Senske to talk about spiritual leadership. In this first conversation, they talk about healthy group dynamics, share past experiences of The Gospel-Centered Life, and reflect on how to create safety within a community.

DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL LEADERS

One of the top three goals for Immanuel Fellowship this year is to develop spiritual leaders. On the first Sunday of each month, our ministry leaders meet to learn, pray, laugh, and encourage one another. Additionally, we hope to release a conversation on a featured topic each month. Our desire to cultivate a family of spiritual leaders at the core of Immanuel Fellowship who spur on everyone around them toward gospel maturity.

The Gospel-Centered Life : Pretending and Performing

GcL: PRETENDING AND PERFORMING

The way you hide what you lack is the hold tighter to what you’ve got. Pastor Trent teaches Mark 10, challenging the church to honestly bring our needs to the Lord Jesus. Because of the cross, God sees and meets our lack with the fullness of his love.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus. 

The Gospel-Centered Life

GcL: SEEING WITH A GOSPEL GRID

Pastor Trent starts a nine-week study of "The Gospel-Centered Life." The life of the Apostle Paul shows us three movements of fresh faith that are needed to keep the gospel central. Only fresh faith can prevent gospel drift.

GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE

The Gospel-Centered Life is a nine lesson study that lays a foundation for how the gospel shapes every aspect of life. This resource was written by our spiritual parents, Coram Deo Church, in the early stages of church planting. We're pairing this sermon series to the discussion questions, articles, and practical exercises in the study to help the people of Immanuel Fellowship grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus.