Immanuel Truro: Sermons

Christians, Stop Fighting With Each Other! | Rev. Michael Fredericks

Does a watching world know we are Christians by our love for one another?An interesting conversation between John and Jesus reminds us that believers of different "tribes" should compete less and cooperate more.Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, NS, CanadaMay 31, 2026Gospel According to Luke Part 27: Loving Across The Lines

A Theology of Mental Health | Rev. Chad Clements

What does the Bible say about mental health and mental illness?In this message, we explore a Christian theology of mental health through the lenses of creation, fall, and redemption. Looking at the stories of Elijah, Heman, and the ministry of Jesus, we discover that mental illness is not a sign of weak faith or spiritual failure. Instead, Scripture reminds us that every person bears the image of God and has inherent dignity, even in seasons of darkness, depression, anxiety, or emotional struggle.This sermon also challenges the church to break stigma, foster belonging, and provide compassionate, holistic care through prayer, community, counseling, and practical support.“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:3Rev. Chad ClementsMay 24, 2026Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

What Will Hell and Heaven Be Like? | Rev. Michael Fredericks

After Christ returns and judges the world, everyone will enter into their final state - the destruction of Hell or eternal life in the New Heaven / New Earth. Pastor Michael explores Revelation 20-22 as the starting point to describe the world to come, and wades into the conversation on whether the Biblical evidence points us toward a Hell the results in annihilation or is a state of eternal conscious torment. And what will be so great about Heaven anyway? And, perhaps most importantly - how we do make sure our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life and we're headed in the right direction?Rev. Michael Fredericks Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, NS, CanadaMay 17, 2026What Christians Believe Part 15: The World to ComeRevelation 20, 21, 22#annihilationism #traditionalism #conditionalimmortality #newjerusalem #secondcoming #judgment #eternity #gehenna #greatwhitethrone #annihilation #rethinkinghell

The Second Coming of Christ | Rev. Michael Fredericks

What's going to happen when Jesus comes back? This message explores the two main future events before the final states - the resurrection and the judgment of every human who's ever lived. Should we be watching the skies and looking for the signs of his return? How do we think theologically about the reality of a God who judges? Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaMay 10, 2026What Christians Believe part 14: Last Things - Resurrection and Judgment#eschatology #secondcomingofchrist #sermon #rapture #greatwhitethrone #bema

The Two Ordinances | Rev. Michael Fredericks

Jesus left his disciples with two very clear 'rituals' for his followers to continue after he's gone - baptism and the Lord's Supper (aka communion). This message unpacks the meaning of both, including who should participate and how, according to Scripture. Rev. Michael Fredericks Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaMay 3, 2026What Christians Believe part 13: Two Ordinances - Baptism & Communion#sermon #eucharist #sacraments #ordinances #immersion #transubstantiation

7 Items on the Holy Spirit’s Job Description | Rev. Michael Fredericks

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of the Christian, according to Scripture? Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church Truro NS, CanadaApril 26, 2026What Christians Believe: part 12 - Holy Spirit#holyspirit #sermon #filledwiththespirit

Why Church? | Rev. Dr. Greg Jones

Some people have the attitude that they can be a Christian and check out of church. Guest speaker Greg Jones unpacks Colossians 2:6-12 to show us why it is God's good design that our life in Christ is lived out in the context of the Church.Rev. Dr. Greg JonesCanadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC)Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaApril 19, 2026What Christians Believe Part 11: The Church

What Does it Mean to be ”Saved”? | Rev. Michael Fredericks

God provided a solution to the problem of human sin - what does it look like for people to respond in order to receive God's gift of salvation? What are we talking about when we say that Christians believe we are saved by God’s grace through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ?Scriptures: Psalm 14:2-3, 1 John 1:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 3:18, Acts 2:37-41, Matthew 4:17, Acts 16:25-32, Romans 10:9, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:1-11, 1 John 5:11-13, Romans 10:13Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaApril 12, 2026What Christians Believe part 10: Salvation#repentance #faith #followjesus #eternallife #sermon

The Most Important Moment in History and Why it Still Matters Today | Rev. Michael Fredericks

Many alleged "messiahs" throughout history have claimed to be sent from God on a divine mission. Billions don't follow them today. The notion that Jesus rose from the dead is the thing that sets him apart - and, if true, something that should cause us all to sit up and take notice. 1 Corinthians 15Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaApril 5, 2026 Easter SundayWhat Christians Believe Part 9: Resurrection#eastersermon #resurrection #1cor15 #1corinthians15 #heisrisen #heisrisenindeed

Four Theories of the Atonement | Rev. Michael Fredericks

How does Jesus' death on a Roman cross 2000 years ago make it possible for you and I to be saved? Pastor Michael uses the white board to visually explain four prominent theories of the atonement: a. The Ransom Theory, b. Christus Victor, c. Satisfaction / Penal Substitution, and d. Moral Influence Theory. Which one best explains the accomplishment and meaning of Christ's sacrifice? Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaMarch 22, 2026What Christians Believe part 8: Cross (Atonement)Isaiah 52 & 53#christusvictor #crucifixion #passion #goodfriday #substitution #forgiveness #forgivness #love #jesuslovesyou