Sermons on Emmaus:

Life In The Spirit Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 21, 2006

Jesus promised to continue with his Church: he is really present in Word and SAcrament and in the life of the Church through the indwelling Spirit.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE OR LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST Matthew 28:18-20 The word sacrament comes into English from a Latin word meaning oath. Christians, in using this word, are saying in this act we acknowledge God is keeping his promise. In the English Church (Anglican) Tradition, there are 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Anglican

St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:5-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Preacher Preaches To Preachers

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2001

Jeremiah’s guidance on how to preach an effective sermon

September 2, 2001 Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. 25 “I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Damascus Road Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. Saul’s journey to Damascus was met with confrontation, change, and challenge. It is a journey we too need to face as Christians...

The Damascus Road Acts 9:1-22 Read at beginning of service: Acts 9:1-22 (NIV) 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Our God And Who Are We Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The nature of our God and of ourselves is revealed in God’s acts in history that culminate in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

WHO IS OUR GOD? And, who are we. The readings from Holy Week sums up the heart of our faith and reveals God to us. In your private devotions this week, please re-read the last chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that retell the events from the Triumphal Entry of Christ in to Jerusalem for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Place Of Emotion In Religion

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

What does it mean to love God with "all your heart"?

Introduction: I’m sure you’ve all heard the old story about the enthusiastic man who walked into a dignified worship service and sat down in a pew. The minister had just started his sermon when the visitor said fervently, “Amen!” A moment later the fellow said, “Praise the Lord!” The usher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Do You See Jesus?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2002

The writer wants us to see Him; a little lower than the angels, in the suffering of death, and crowned with glory and honor.

INTRO: (read 2:5-18) When he writes, “But we do see Him who has been made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus...” the author cannot mean that we see Jesus with the natural eye. Even at the time this letter was written, Jesus had more than 30 years previously, ascended ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Is Your Reward Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002

The Spirit who brings wisdom and revelation is the Holy Spirit. It is God himself visiting us to give us his wisdom, and to give us revelation. Why? According to Ephesians 1:17 it’s so that we may know him better.

Pursue Understanding: Jesus Is Your Reward Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 1:15-23 "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better." As I shared the message that we are blessed, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 18, 2007

God calls all Christians to be ministers or priests to others in order to bring lost people to Jesus Christ.

The Priesthood of All Believers --I Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 19:3-6, Matthew 5:13-16 God calls all Christians to be ministers of Jesus Christ, and this has been His plan for His people throughout the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Not all Christians are called to preach or pastor a Church, but we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Action

Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006

A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Methodist

Get Back To The Word Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Vernon Waters on Feb 20, 2003

Our calling as Christians is to live by the Word, we had better get back to it.

Get Back to the Word Part 2 2 Timothy 3:15 Last week we visited 2 Timothy 3:15 “and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ”. There we learned, what I call the “Trinity of Design”. That is the triple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus Is The Door For His Sheep

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2004

EASTER 4(A) - Jesus is the door for his sheep. Jesus’ sheep listen to his voice and Jesus’ sheep follow his footsteps.

JESUS IS THE DOOR FOR HIS SHEEP John 10:1-10 - May 2, 2004 – EASTER 4 JOHN 10:1-10 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Because Jesus Lives"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2006

An Easter Message that declares the resurrection of Jesus as a historical fact.

“Because Jesus Lives” -The Resurrection is a Historical Fact- Mark 16:1-7 Matthew 28:18-20 In His closing remarks before his ascension into heaven Jesus gave this promise, “I’ll be with you always to the very end of the age.” Our hope today is the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Paul Proclaims God's Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 9, 2006

Easter 4(C) - Paul proclaims God’s message of salvation which is a message revealing ignorance, disobedience and sin but also a message providing knowledge, forgiveness and life.

PAUL PROCLAIMS GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION May 7, 2006 - EASTER 4 - Acts 13:15,16a; 26-33 Dear Friends, Fellow-Redeemed: Today, once again we are going to hear about the apostle Paul. And who can forget Paul, once called Saul? Last week we heard how the Lord changed his life with a miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-33

Denomination: Lutheran

A Burning Heart Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 22, 2007

When we are in the presence of Jesus, we will know by the fire in our heart.

A Burning Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Luke 24:13-35 I want to get a conversation started as we begin this morning by asking a question. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? Now, I don’t want any people on your list. I just want you to think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational