Sermons on Emmaus Journey:

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

2005 Easter Sermon

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The News” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten/Easter Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) Whatever life road you are currently on, Jesus is on that road as well. He is not far away. The two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Resurrection Sunday 2015

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2015

When we read the accounts of the resurrection of Jesus it seems as if His enemies believed He had risen and His followers did not. In this contemporary world many are trying to put Jesus back into the tomb and re-seal it with the stone of death!

Friday! Jesus is dead. The sinless Son of God given as a sacrifice for our salvation. He is dead. Not so fast, buddy! Jesus is ALIVE!!! Just three days after He was crucified and put into a guarded sealed tomb! And, we’ve got two amazing groups of people 1) His enemies who know He’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeing The Risen Lord

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 4, 2021

Learning from the experience of Mary Magdalene. Don't let emotions blind us to the truth. Don't let circumstances blind us to His presence. Remember what He has said.

Jesus has risen. The tomb was empty. The stone covering it has been rolled away. • God has accepted the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He died on behalf of sinners and paid the penalty of our sin. God raised him from the dead on the third day • The disciples were told of this before it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, Luke 24:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 4: The Prophets Said It Would Be Like This

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 27, 2021

this is the fourth study in 1 Peter. We need to understand the importance of Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit to the life of the Church.

The Prophets Said it Would be Like This: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Introduction The idea for the title of this section comes from a Chattanooga weatherman who predicted correctly a big snowstorm in March 13, 1993. It was the only snow of the season in an area that barely averages 4 inches of snow a year. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing W/ God's Complaints

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 30, 2006

We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes.

Dealing w/God’s Complaints We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes. EPHESUS Work and endurance without love. How is that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 2, 2013

How will you respond to the news about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

We have been studying the Gospel of Luke. Luke was a witness to the events that happened with Jesus and His disciples. Last Sunday, we studied the beginning of Luke Chapter 21. In celebration of our Lord rising from the dead, we will look at Luke 24 this morning. Please open your Bibles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Afflictions Of God's People

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 24, 2008

An important thing for us to think about is how do we cope with suffering?

The Unique Afflictions of God’s People Text: 2 Cor. 1:6-11 Intro: "When Samuel Rutherford [ 17th Century Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author ] found himself in the cellar of adversity, as he often did , he began to look around for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus In The Midst: The Upper Room.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2021

Trying to understand Jesus without the Scriptures is futile, and comprehending Scripture without Jesus opening our understanding is impossible

JESUS IN THE MIDST: THE UPPER ROOM. Luke 24:36-48. What a scene met the two from the Emmaus Road upon their return to Jerusalem! The dejected church was now declaring its Easter message: “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon.” To which they added their own testimony of the risen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"our God Is Eternal" Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 22, 2020

As we learn from His Word who God is we can apply them to our understanding of His greatness...He is a Spirit, He is Eternal, He is Unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

I Corinthians 13:3 says "We know in part" and see through a mirror dimly" can refer what we know about God. A Seminary professor explained it to me this way. Picture yourself with the biggest blackboard in history, and you place the tiniest dot of chalk on the board, that is just how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Resurrection

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 3, 2021

Taken from Mark 16 showing the greatness of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

A Great Resurrection Mark 16 Intro: Of all the holidays that we celebrate the greatest for believers is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. -For the believer it means life. John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though ...read more

Scripture: John 1:25

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Know Him? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus makes average, everyday believers a priority, and through His suffering, He demonstrates His love for us, opening our hearts and minds to the Scriptures.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to dive into an awesome story from the Bible that happened on the same day Jesus came back to life. It's about two regular people, just like you and me, who had an encounter with Jesus that changed their lives. The main idea is that Jesus cares about each one of us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Topics: Divine Recognition, Messiah Belief, Spiritual Enlightenment, Jesus' Teachings

Practice Hospitality

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

Practical lessons on showing hospitality

Practice Hospitality Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

WHO IS WALKING BESIDES YOU? YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE!

WALKING THE WALK LUKE 2:43-44 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection Proof

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007

In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repent, For One And For All Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2024

If you don’t have enough personal goof-ups to occupy your repentant mind, how about repenting our national sins?

Third Sunday of Easter 2024 Late in his life, St. John the Apostle wrote three letters from his exile to churches he directed in Asia, now a part of Turkey. He wants his Church families to live holy lives, and has spent his entire life to encourage other Christians in this mode. And he tells us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48, 1 John 2:1-5, Acts 3:13-19

Denomination: Catholic