Sermons on Road To Emmaus:

God's New Wine Series

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Apr 16, 2004

We need to discover what God is doing TODAY. The old things of our past were good...but God has new things to pour into new wineskins!

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! God’s New Wine! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seasoned Joker

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

The Seasoned Joker Friends, we are gathered here to honor the memory of our departed friend and family member, Gary Elzey. We have come not to mourn his death, but to celebrate his life. And indeed there are many things to celebrate. There are many stories we could tell about Gary; he was a man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

"Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:5-18

Denomination: Holiness

Faith - God's Priority - Our Blessing

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

Pentecost 19: Many things distract us from the blessings our faith point us toward. But Jesus says to rid ourselves of the things that can harm our faith.

When I first bought my car, it was a joy to keep it up. I washed and cleaned it several times a week. I didn’t like for Sofi or the kids to eat in it. I was careful to park it so that it wouldn’t be damaged by others opening their doors into it. Oil changes were religious experiences. Taking care ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Modeled After Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 31, 2003

This message looks at Christ as the model for our giving. Christ gave willingly, Joyfully, and Sacrificially. Our problem with giving is forgetting who gave first.

GIVING MODELED AFTER CHRIST JOHN 3:16 INTRODUCTION: I am amazed at some of the models in the Hobby Shops. Some of them are so expensive. Now, there are some cheap ones there, but if you really want a good and accurate model – it is going to cost you some money! You see, ultimately the model is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Freedom Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 12, 2003

Jesus has come to set us free from sin. Our worship will reflect that freedom. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

GLORIOUS FREEDOM Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: “On New Years day 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was publicly stated, but it was not until December 18, 1865, that the Constitution made those convictions official. Though dead by then Lincoln still spoke. At last his dream was realized. The word swept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prescription For Overcoming Holiday Stress

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it.

PRESCRIPTION FOR OVERCOMING HOLIDAY STRESS The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it. In spite ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God I'm Not What I Used To Be!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at three things, like Paul we Christians could say: Thank God 1) I’m not what I used to be 2) I’m not what I’m going to be 3) I am who I am.

Intro: 1) Carrie Asking about my Belly and she said it felt like a pillow. 2) Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort. (Hair changes color, sometimes falls out!) 3) When it comes to who we are (our likes, our personality, our attitudes), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Buenos Dias (For Women)

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2005

A devotion for Women: To have a Buenos Dias, we need to practice letting go and practice saying no.

Devotion: Buenos Dias Breakfast by: Susan Skidmore “If you’re speeding down the freeway, the police might pull you over. But no one ever makes you take pit stops. You have to choose them. It’s the same with life. Emergencies force us to stop, but pit stops of joy are events we plan for and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pathway To Hell --- Gradualness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2006

We have great danger when we drift into dangerous waters and not heed warnings. The spirit of gradualness can lead to the trail of many tears.

THE PATHWAY TO HELL --- THE SPIRIT OF GRADUALNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Often we hear the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and I believe this. A. I don’t think there is one person, male or female in hell that believed they were going there. B. I think ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Training To Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006

What if you could sit under one of the greatest Generals in all of God’s army? Would you listen to what he has to say about basic training for spiritual battle?

Training to be a Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Paul, the General, gives instructions to the Private Timothy. Having the right equipment for battle is great, but you have to know what to do with it. This is basic training for church work. Debate right now about what a “cut and run” policy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006

Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Reading Devotion

Contributed by Raimundo Rocha on May 24, 2006

“If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation”

The reading devotion “If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation” One of the great concerns that involves the spiritual experience today is the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praised By God Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 21, 2006

There are so many today endeavoring for the praises of man. Many spend their life seeking the praise and approval of others. Would it not be better to receive the praise of God instead of the praise of man? How does one receive the praise of God?

Praised by God By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org God’s Word says (Romans 2:28-29 NIV) "A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. {29} No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - The Way Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006

With 19 words, Jesus answered three questions that human kind have asked for centuries.

Jesus, a.k.a. The Way A Hebrew teacher stood in front of his classroom and said, "The Jewish people have observed their 5,759th year as a people. Consider that the Chinese, for example, have only observed their 4,692nd year as a people. What does that mean to you?" After a moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational