Sermons on Lukas 24:33:

Easter: "we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 27, 2020

We say it, just like the 2 disciples on the way to Emmaus. Jesus 1) opens the conversation, 2) opens the Scriptures, and 3) opens our eyes. Jesus is alive, and our hope is alive!

EASTER: “WE HAD HOPED…” --Luke 24:13-35 On a Sunday, about 2000 years ago, 2 disciples were walking down the road. It might have been 2 men, or a man and wife. They were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, about 7 miles. It was a walk of despair, for their hopes and dreams were gone. Read Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Strengthened Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2020

The disciples were strengthened by the presence of the risen Christ, the promise of the Holy Spirit and the hope of the returning Christ.

As you know by now, we are suspending all our services and gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, until 30 April, pending further updates from the government. • Small groups of 10 and below can still meet but will have to keep to the safe distancing and other precautionary measures, now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 1:1-4, Luke 24:30-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Sunday Of Easter - Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 6, 2020

The first stage of the Emmaus story is the broken dream.

One Sunday a parochial vicar was doing a children's talk, using a telephone to illustrate the idea of prayer. "You talk to people on the telephone but you don't see them on the other end of the line, do you?” he began. The children shook their heads in agreement. "Well, talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

Recognizing The Redeemer

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 24, 2018

Recognizing our redeemer changes our relationships, attitudes and actions. Lessons from Egypt and Emmaus

20181218 Parsha Vayigash – Recognizing the Redeemer Readings Genesis 44:18-47:27 Luke 24:30-48 This week’s Parsha is Vayigash. That means “He approached”. In the last Parsha we saw Joseph coming to power in Egypt. Egypt was just about the most powerful nation in the world at that time. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:18-27, Luke 24:30-48

Denomination: *other

Four Things The Empty Tomb Tells Us

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2019

The empty tomb is a living witness. It tells us that Death is no longer to be feared, that Sin has been conquered, that a New Life is available, and that Immortality is possible.

FOUR THINGS THE EMPTY TOMB TELLS US Luke 24:1-6; 36-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It was Easter. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. 2. Then, wanting to share the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Two Forgetful Followers”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 24, 2019

An annotated outline of a sermon about the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Jesus had been raised from the dead. Here we read about one of His post resurrection appearances. Unaware Jesus had risen, all these two disciples knew was He had been crucified, His tomb was found empty and they were despondent. Though Jesus promised His disciples He would be raised from the dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With The Resurrected Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 29, 2019

When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene. We might be familiar with that and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another one between Mary and the Apostles. Let's look at Jesus' encounter with the two on the road to Emmaus.

WALKING WITH THE RESURRECTED JESUS Luke 24:13-35 When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene, who thought he was the gardener at first. We might be familiar with that story and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another appearance that took place between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Mark 16:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Immensity Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2019

So much of the time, life seems unreasonable.

They Recognized Him Wednesday in Easter Week One of the great stories of the OT is told in the Book of Job, one of our OT saints. This wealthy but pious fellow named Job does everything right, keeping the commandments, worshiping God alone, and he is attacked by Satan, who murders his whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Catholic

After The Resurrection Story

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 5, 2019

This message examines how not only Thomas initially doubted Jesus' resurrection, but all of the other disciples too. It's a message of redemption, understanding and true trust.

The “After The Resurrection” Story Scriptures: Mark 16:9-14, Luke 24:32, 44-45, I Cor. 15:1-8, 12-20 Jesus is still appearing to people today! His work is not done. Before we go into the heart of the message this morning, I want to read a poem from the book I am reading by Tom Doyle titled, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-14, Luke 24:32-45, 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordinary Conversations With An Extraordinary Message

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on May 5, 2019

Our passage for meditation is the Gospel according to Luke.24:13-35. The narration of the encounter of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus

Pre-Introduction: Prayer: Father unfold the scriptures to us as your son did to the disciples on the road to Emmaus Introduction: Our passage for meditation is the Gospel according to Luke.24:13-35. The narration of the encounter of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus We know Gandhi laid down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Acts 4:33

A Living Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2019

When Jesus rose from the dead, Thomas got a 5 minute show and tell. By contrast, the 2 men on the road to Emmaus received a 3 hour dissertation. Why the difference? Perhaps Jesus spent more time with these hopeless men, to show us how to have a living Hope in a hopeless world.

OPEN: A preacher told of going through his father’s effects after his dad died, and among the things he found was father’s 7th grade report card. Back in the Fall of 1941 this 7th grade report card showed the grading scale on the back of it. There was A, B, C, D, F, and something he’d never seen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:10-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

What an afternoon! Walking with Jesus! They were ready to give up and walk away, but as they walked with Jesus he led them to understand how good it was to walk WITH Jesus. How about you?

“Walking is good for you.” My doctor regularly reminds me of that during my routine physicals when we talk about exercise. “Walking is good for you.” My wife regularly reminds of that as she asks if I have time to take a walk with her. Both my doctor and my wife are right. Walking is good for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faith Journey: When The Bottom Falls Out

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 23, 2018

What do we do when the bottom falls out of life? I trusted, NOW WHAT? My dreams are shattered? God has a plan for our journey. Let us walk with Jesus.

THE FAITH JOURNEY --- WHEN THE BOTTOM FALLS OUT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE TRUSTED… (ed is past tense) TRUST vs TRUSTED… WE HAD OUR HOPES UP? WE HAVE BEEN SO HURT THAT WE ARE QUITTING. BUT FOR THREE DAYS ALL OUR HOPES HHAVE BEEN DASHED UPON THE ROCKS. WE HAD OUR HOPES… ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:21-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Many Convincing Proofs

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 7, 2021

This sermon covers all of Luke 24 in a series of scenes where Jesus establishes his resurrection and commissions his disciples to be witnesses.

Title: “Many Convincing Proofs” Easter Sunday – 2021 - Luke 24 Subject: what does the resurrection of Jesus mean for us? Complement: we have a mission to tell the good news! Big Idea: “ The Resurrection Accelerates The Mission” Introduction... *As the son of a carpenter – Jesus knew the power of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2021

A sermon about the Road to Emmaus and beyond.

“We Had Hoped…” Luke 24:13-48 All four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are absolutely consistent on this one thing: no one believes the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection when they first hear it. No one. And that includes Jesus’ own disciples, the ones who were closest to Him and spent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-48

Denomination: United Methodist