Sermons on The Road To Emmaus:

Angaria

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 1- 17

Matthew 21: 1- 17 Angaria 21 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Breakthrough From The Grave! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2020

The Palm Sunday parade of Jesus entering the city reveals a lot of faces – a lot of stories – a lot heartache – a lot of deception - a lot of miracles – a lot of testimonies – but few really understood what the parade was all about!

Opening Illustration: What is Easter all About? Skit Guys! Sermon: Breakthrough from The Grave! Series: Breakthrough 2020 Tag line: “Aint no Grave going to hold my body down!” Theme Song: “Aint no Grave!” Bethel and Molly Skaggs Thesis: The Palm Sunday parade of Jesus entering the city reveals ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undying Love - 1 Peter 1:22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 7, 2024

Use your recollection of the purpose of your salvation to enable you to keep going in those times when you are tempted to give up on love.

1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, "All men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures, Trees And Transformations Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

So we see an extraordinary parallel. For Zacchaeus stands up and makes the pronoucement, (if you will permit a paraphrase) “I surrender all that I have to own you.” And Jesus, reply is similar, “I surrender all that I am to make you mine.”

Introduction: What would you do if you knew you had less than two weeks to live? Less than two weeks to accomplish anything of significance in life? Less than two weeks to spend with loved ones? Less than two weeks? Today is Palm Sunday. A day when we normally remember the entry of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Core Values -- Excellence Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values – Excellence – Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom What is Excellence? · Possessing good qualities in high degree · Synonyms: Class, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Helmet Law

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2004

The State of Louisiana has reenacted a motorcycle helmet law that has riders upset. God has a "helmet law" also, but most people refuse to accept and obey it.

GOD’S HELMET LAW by Pastor Jim May A lot of people are upset this morning in the State of Louisiana. They are upset because someone cares more about their safety than their freedom. For the past number of years our former governor put aside the helmet laws for anyone riding on a motorcycle, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making A Full Recovery

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

How do we get back on track after lapsing into sin?

Often, as we come together for Sunday morning worship or Friday evening Bible study, the topics we address have to do with how to be a good Christian. I don’t mean that in a negative way ("aren’t you a good little Christian"). I mean that we consider what the Bible teaches about how to be faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Averting Your Worst Nightmare Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

To avoid the nightmare of not being recognized by Jesus, I must recognize the truth and live by it.

September 23, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Once in awhile I’ll have dreams that I can remember in the morning. For some reason it doesn’t happen that often. Kim on the other hand is a practically a professional dreamer. In fact, this has been one of the single most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

Gideon’s experience encourages us to trust in the power of God to deliver and bless.

June 3, 2001 Moving from Cowering to Courage. Judges 6:1-16, 7:1-24 Reading: 2 Tim. 1: 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rewriting Your Life Story Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This messages encourages you to move on with your life. Stop living in the past; press on to a new future.

Rewriting Your Life Story www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 26, 2003 The human brain is composed of over 12 billion nerve cells, with the analytical ability of a room full of Pentium-equipped computers. The brain indiscriminately receives and stores every kind of information thrown ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Exodus 14:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Six Ways To Get Back On Track With God

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can get right with God after we’ve wandered away.

Six Ways To Get Back On Track With God (Adapted from a message preached by Dr. Dave Hartson) Joshua 7:11, 8:1-8,30 June 8, 2002 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: While driving in a remote camping area, the father of a vacationing family came across a large ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In The Spirit

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 4, 2003

Christians must be careful to walk in the Spirit of God or else they may revert to their old nature.

May 4, 2003 Morning Service Text: Galatians 5:16-18; 22-25 Subject: Life in the Spirit Title: Growing in the Spirit. The war in Iraq is essentially over. The enemy has been defeated. There are still skirmishes being fought but for all intents and purposes the war is over. This was a war in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We're Stuck!

Contributed by Kenneth Stright on Jan 28, 2003

What happens when the church is ’stuck’? Do we have a word from God to direct us into the future. Explore the state of the church in Laodecia and see if we can’t learn how to be the church today.

Psalm 96: (Sing to the Lord a new song) Revelation 3: 14-19 (poor Laodicea) WE’RE STUCK! As a teenager I often played the old vinyl music albums of the day and, as they got a little worn, they also got stuck – I’d hear the same few words and the same few notes of maddening music over and over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy --Lisa Walker

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 28, 2003

This eulogy is a for a 36 year old woman who died suddenly and left five children. She was not actively involved in the life of the church, but her kids were.

Lisa Walker In the year of 1969 , America had focused its eyes on sending a man to the moon. Meanwhile in heaven, God was concentrating on sending a gift down to earth. Every now and then God decides to add a little something extra ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed