Immanuel Truro: Sermons

Four characteristics of a church that's doing things right and being what they're supposed to be.September 13, 2026Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

While it has a kernel of truth to it, the real story is not that God helps those who help themselves, but rather God helps those who are UTTERLY HELPLESS - dead in our sin. Helpless but NOT HOPELESS, because Christ came to save us by His grace.Ephesians 2Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaSeptember 6, 2026You Won't Find That in the Bible part 2 - God Helps Those Who Help Themselves.

There are two big reasons why this non-Biblical statement actually contradicts what the Bible says.August 16, 2026Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaYou Won't Find That in the Bible! part 1

Can we choose gratitude—even when life is hard?Gratitude is easy when everything is going our way. But what happens when we’re facing anxiety, uncertainty, pain, loss, or a crisis? In this message, Chad explores the biblical practice of praying with gratitude and shows us how Daniel, David, and Paul continued to give thanks even in the middle of difficult circumstances. Gratitude isn’t pretending everything is fine—it’s choosing to remember that God is still good, even when life isn’t. Discover how making thanksgiving a daily habit can reshape the way we face both ordinary days and life’s hardest moments.Rev. Chad ClementsImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, CanadaSunday August 30, 2026All Kinds of Prayer part 3

When someone we love is facing a battle we can’t fix, there is still something we can do: pray. In this message, Chad unpacks the power of intercessory prayer—standing in the gap, carrying someone else’s burden, and refusing to give up when the answer doesn’t come right away. Through the story of Moses, the early church, and the example of Jesus himself, we’re reminded that prayer is not passive—it’s how we join God in the work He is doing. Intercession is love on its knees. Keep praying. Stand in the gap. Trust God with the outcome.Rev. Chad ClementsImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova ScotiaSunday August 23, 2026All Kinds of Prayer part 2

August 2, 2026Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

In this incredible story of one of Jesus' healing miracles, each character presents us with a lesson. Bartimaeus teaches us to see Jesus by faith. The crowd learns to see people with compassion. Jesus shows us how to see interruptions as opportunities for love.Rev. Michael FredericksImmanuel Truro, Nova ScotiaJuly 19, 2026Luke part 32: Lord, I Want to SeeLuke 18:35-43

Jesus beautifully and perfectly lived out grace and truth to the people he encountered. Christians who reflect his nature also do well to show grace to a broken world, and then speak truth to the brokenness. A sincere message from guest speaker, Rev. Stuart Marples, that will speak to your soul.John 1:9-18Full of Grace and TruthJuly 12, 2026Rev. Stuart MarplesImmanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Jesus receives breaking news that a group of Galileans was murdered in the Temple by political operatives of Pilate. How Jesus responds is surprising - drawing us in to a reminder of the necessity of repentance, not presuming on God's grace, and being prepared for death. But what of us who fail sometimes to produce 'fruit in keeping with repentance'... does God cut us down and cast us away? This message explores the parable of the barren fig tree and the patient gardener who gives us more time to grow - until time runs out!Luke 13:1-9Rev. Michael Fredericks Immanuel Baptist Church, Truro, Nova ScotiaThe Gospel According to Luke Part 31#repentance #parable #grace #salvation #eternallife