Sermons on The Road To Emmaus:

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

What Is Truth? What Proof Confirms Or Supports This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of seeking and living in God's truth as the path to spiritual freedom, guided by Jesus' teachings in John 8:31-32.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We are gathered together here, not as strangers, but as friends, as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the love of our Father. We are here to learn, to grow, and to seek His truth together. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Topics: Truth

Easter Sunday - Looking For Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores the profound significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, its transformative power, and its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith and hope.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, a gathering of God's children, nestled in the warmth of His love and grace. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we shall rejoice and be glad in it, for we have been blessed with the privilege of gathering together to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Acts 10:34-43

Topics: Jesus, Resurrection

Wisdom Keys About The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the vital role of the Holy Spirit in our spiritual life, emphasizing our dependence on Him for conviction, regeneration, and empowerment.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to gather with you today, to join our hearts in worship and our minds in reflection on the Word of God. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound exploration into the very heart of our faith. We will be considering the person and work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Topics: Holy Spirit

"The Burning Church"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 26, 2010

The burning needs to be rekindled in our hearts and in the church; the burning that comes from the preaching and hearing of the Word of God.

And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox

"Oasis In The Desert"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 13, 2016

A first person narrative sermon told by Philip. Based on Acts chapter 8

Title: "Oasis in the Desert." Philip – in the first person Situation; it’s been quite an exciting season around Jerusalem… We’ve been waiting so long for the messiah to arrive. Then, Jesus of Nazareth came – through his teaching and his love and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015

Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

“The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:1-43, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

"a Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road" Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 28, 2024

The road to Calvary completes Jesus’s destiny, and it’s a road that will fulfill ours as well. Calvary Road is a journey towards our redemption. What we’ll be looking at is not only how Jesus entered on the road for the redemption of our souls, but how we enter on this road as well.

A Journey Towards Redemption: Calvary Road Mark 14:1-15:27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq8DgUTcbwE Today we’re continuing our Easter Journey. Last week we looked at the road Jesus took as He entered Jerusalem, or the Jerusalem Road. On that road, we saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, John 18:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

A Recipe For Sainthood

Contributed by William Mouser on May 16, 2005

After the resurrection, Jesus still had ministry to perform on His disciples, to equip them for the work he set before them. What he did for them still bears fruit in the lives of saints today.

Isaiah 43:1-12, 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 24:36-49 A recipe for sainthood The Apostles of Christ pose a puzzle for us, one that many do not solve very well. On one hand, we have scenes throughout the gospels similar to the one in the gospel lesson for today: the Apostles full of fear, full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Brokenness That Heals

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 4, 2008

Like the disciples at Emmaus, our hearts burn within us as we experience Jesus’ healing presence.

THE BROKENNESS THAT HEALS Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hearts Of Fire

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 4, 2023

All of us have our Emmaus roads. People disappoint us, circumstances disappoint us, and careers disappoint us. Sometimes it seems that God has disappointed us like He did these disciples, disappoints us when He does not act in the way or in the time we expect Him to.

Hearts a Fire (Luke 24:13-35) 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 23, 2008

There are two roads running parallel, but with very different destinations. Which road are you on?

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:30-31 Acts 16:30-31 30 He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-- you and your household." (NIV) In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina , invited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Following Through Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 28, 2008

Jesus teaches us how to handle new Belivers! Jesus follows through!!! It’s time we understand that Evangelism isn’t the end result or the finish line in regards to new believers. Discipleship is the finish line!

TEXT: Luke 24:13-35 TITLE: No Follow up, No follow-through! SERIES: The Growing Church TOPIC: Evangelism (discipleship) OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 28, 2008 PROP.: If we think that evangelism is hard, wait until we try to mature the new born Christian!!!! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 13, 2004

Part 3 in the House of Faith series dealing with our belief and how it directly effects our relationship with God.

The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24Therefore I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Change Is In The Air Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 22, 2005

Change is the word that most people fear. The church must embrace change in order to reach the lost.

April 24, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:14-16 Subject: Evangelism Title: Change Is In the Air I am going to begin my message by using a four-letter word. Actually it’s a six-letter word but it might as well be a four-letter word because it makes people cringe when they hear it. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God