Sermons on Emmaus:

An Outline Of Acts 8:26-40

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2021

Philip had been preaching in Samaria, seeing the Lord do wonderful things. Now he receives a message to go somewhere else. He didn't know why, but God did.

Introduction: One disciple met one man on a deserted road. What happened after the disciple shared the gospel with the other man? The disciple, Philip Text, Acts 8:26, KJV: 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 30, 2018

When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives is there a radical change? Should there be a radical change? Is there a difference when the Holy Spirit infills and directs a church and when He does not? Let's see what the Bible says!

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:34-41, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 5:41-42, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

There is a dynamic difference between believers who are not fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit and those who are. We see evidence of this on the day of Pentecost.

Please open your Bibles to Acts 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday we took a brief look at the Ascension of Jesus to Heaven and how that act was a critical part of the plan of redemption that was put into place before the beginning of time. We took a look at how the great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Beauty Of An Empty Tomb"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2018

beauty can be found in emptiness.

“The Beauty of an Empty Tomb” John 20:1-20 At the height of operation Desert Storm, about 25 years ago, parents and loved ones received some of the worst news possible. I recently read the story of one family whose son had been sent into battle-and they received news that his life had been taken. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 15, 2018

Jesus shows up to the disciples behind locked doors and reminds us: 1) Don't be surprised when he shows up in our lives. 2) Allow him to meet our doubts. 3) Allow him to open our minds to scripture, and 4) Take the witness stand for him.

Luke 24:36-48 From Fear to Faith Rev. Roy Almquist shares a peculiar story from the bloody second Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. Captain Robert Clark and his men were surrounded by the Confederate forces but refused to surrender. In the terrible battle that ensued, Clark’s entire detachment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Birthdays Are Special (Pentecost)

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 18, 2018

Pentecost is the birthday of the church...some may think Christmas should be, others think that Good Friday maybe a good day...(some thoughts from Rev. Ken Klaas) A brief intro to Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit

In Jesus Holy Name May 20, 2018 Text: Acts 1:8 Pentecost “Birthdays Are Special” This past weekend while Colleen and I were at the California Nevada Hawaii District convention we had a special dinner with our son’s family. It was our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel Of God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2017

God's good news comes from God and is about God the Son.

The Gospel of God Romans 1:2-7 In the introduction to this series, we saw three ways which Paul introduces himself and his call to the Roman congregation. He called himself “a slave of Jesus Christ”, a “called apostle,” and “separated unto the Gospel of God. Today we will zero in on what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-7, Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surprise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!”

Read the passage. What does this passage say to you? As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!” Life is filled with surprises. How we cope with the surprises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Doubt

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 23, 2017

Everyone has faith doubts from time to time. "Doubting Thomas" teaches us to guard ourselves in our low times, draw strength from others, and take our doubts to the risen Lord.

John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt Everyone goes through doubts in their faith from time to time. Even Mother Teresa had doubts. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise my thoughts to heaven, there is such convicting emptiness that those very thoughts return like sharp ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Easter According To St. John

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 21, 2018

What a blessing it is to have John's account of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead along with the other witness of the Gospels.

Easter According to St. John John 20:1-18 Today we remember the most important day in human history, the day Jesus rose from the dead. This is a day of great joy to us. We put the sorrows of Jesus death behind us and celebrate that Jesus lives. There are basically five accounts that talk about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light In Dark Times

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 25, 2018

An Easter Sermon comparing the feelings of Christ's followers at the time of the Crucifixion, and the similarities we have today, and lessons to be learnt.

Light In Dark Times Mark 16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun. "And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun..." (Mark 16:2) There is a great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciple Stories Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 18, 2016

The disciples report sighting Jesus after the Resurrection.

“Disciple Stories” Jesus Sightings Part 3 “Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:27-28 NIV Intro: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009

Is there value in the Old Testament today?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"No Point Starving At A Feast"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2010

God is doing new things! It’s time to celebrate.

Luke 5:27-39 “No Point Starving at a Feast” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tax-collectors are never popular, but in Jesus’ day it was much worse. They were extortionists. And more than that: they were working for the Romans, or for Herod, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: United Methodist

“a Resurrection Pledge And Proclamation” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 26, 2014

The Resurrection is often quickly forgotten: This series spends 6 weeks viewing Jesus' Resurrection ministry.

“A Resurrection Pledge and Proclamation” John 20:19-23 Resurrection Sunday, the day that Jesus rose from the dead, is often quickly forgotten, and so are the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost. Over the next 6 weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist