Emmaus Church Sermons

As we branch out of our Matthew Sermon Series, this week Pastor Michael preached on the story of the Prodigal Son out of Luke 15:11-31. How can you relate to the prodigal son? Do you find yourself responding like the older brother and need to repent? How can we be more like the father? Don't miss this important message!

On Sunday, we wrapped up our long standing sermon series in Matthew! We heard from our very own youth pastor, Pastor Nathan White, as he preached on the Great Commission out of Matthew 28:16-20. What is your "go" in terms of your call to invite others to know Christ? How is your walk as a disciple of Jesus? Let this message spur you on!

As we approach the end of our in depth study of the gospel of Matthew, take a listen this week as Pastor Michael preached out of Matthew 25:31-46. In this text, we explore the parable of the sheep + goats, and what our call to serve the least of these looks like. Are we living out of the gracious generosity of God? Be encouraged this week.

This week as we continue through the gospel of Matthew, hear one of our elders, Bill Niebuhr, bring the message. How can we walk out greater humility in our lives and better steward what the Lord has put in our hands? Hear Bill preach out of Matthew 25:14-30 on the parable of the talents. Be encouraged!

On Sunday, we returned to our Matthew Sermon Series. Pastor Michael preached out of Matthew 25:1-13 on on the parable of the virgins, or in some translations "bridesmaids." Are we running our own race for the Lord, or borrowing someone else's? Be encouraged!

This week, we're taking a break from our Matthew Sermon Series, as Pastor Ron preached on the beautiful biblical concept of rest and sabbath. From identifying the things that keep us from receiving rest, to the benefits of practicing sabbath, to the Lord's heart in providing for us and more - this is an important message for anyone!

Join us as we continue in our Matthew Sermon Series + deep dive! Hear Pastor Ron preach a message out of Matt. 24:36-44, on no one knowing the time + day of the return of Christ. What we do with the time we've been given here on earth is SO important + precious, are we living like that? Have a great rest of the week!

As we continue to work through the gospel of Matthew, chapter 24 opens up a conversation about "end times" and the return of Jesus. This week, Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 24:15-35 and went over some of the "labor pains" that Jesus talked about. From people claiming to be the messiah, to false teachers and signs and wonders, to the concept of "you'll know when yo...

We hope you've had a great Memorial Day weekend! On Sunday, we continued in our Matthew Sermon Series. Pastor Michael preached out of Matthew 24:1-14 on Jesus's teachings on the "signs of times". Tune in as we work through this biblical concept together + trust in Christ!

This week, Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 23:37-39 as a part of our Matthew Sermon Series deep dive. Jesus grieves the lost people in Jerusalem. Do we have the same heart for the people of God? How can we do a better job loving like Christ? We serve a compassionate God. Be encouraged!

Happy Mother's Day! This week, we continued right on through the gospel of Matthew in our sermon series. Pastor Michael preached out of Matthew 23:13-36 on the 7 woes that Jesus teaches to the crowds. From not leading others astray or making our own disciples, to taking care of what matters and avoiding hypocrisy - the messages are just as important today as the day Jesus spoke them. Are we li...

Check out this mid-week message from our most recent monthly Wednesday Night Service! Hear our Youth Pastor, Nathan White, preach on sharing the gospel for all the world. Plus, hear practical tips for incorporating this practice into our daily routines. Be encouraged!

How much are you doing for show? This week, Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 23:1-12 on Jesus' teaching on hypocrisy. Let us seek the Lord in how we can better practice what Jesus embodies - and prioritize humility. An important message for any season!

This week as a part of our Matthew Sermon Series, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matt. 22:41-46 on Jesus coming as the Messiah. What weight or sin do we need to lay aside, to run with endurance the race set before us? Be encouraged!

As we continue through the gospel of Matthew, listen this week as Pastor Ron preaches out of Matthew 22:34-40 on loving God + loving people. Do we treat others as the image bearers they are? Do we follow the commands of Christ, and how can we grow in that? An important message for all!

We're back to our Matthew Sermon Series this week! Listen as Pastor Michael preaches out of Matthew 22:23-33 - from our attitudes towards depictions of heaven, to even "spiritual" things that distract us from Jesus, this is an important message for the church. We serve a God of the living!

Happy Easter Sunday! Hear Pastor Ron preach on the holy resurrection of Jesus Christ and all that means for us now. He is risen indeed!

Take a listen to our sermon from our Wednesday Night Service during Holy Week. Listen to our dear friend Samson Latchison preach a powerful word on the Last Supper, leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and His incredible grace. You don't want to miss it.

Welcome to Holy Week! This Palm Sunday, we continued through the gospel of Matthew. Hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 21:1-11 on the arrival of Jesus - and how He shows up in ways that are different - and always better - than what we expected. Take a listen as we prepare for Good Friday + Easter Sunday this week!

This week, listen as we continue our deep dive through the gospel of Matthew. Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 22:15-22 on keeping our priorities on the Kingdom, giving God what is God's, and remaining teachable. How teachable are you? Would the people closest to you say you're teachable? Are we still longing for the Kingdom of God more than what we chase after here? Have a great week!

As we continue through the gospel of Matthew, this week is all about invitation. Hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 22:1-14 on a wedding invitation and the Lord's heart for everyone to come to repentance. In what areas of our life are we rejecting God? Are we willing to be clothed in His righteousness?

This parable from Jesus teaches us a lot about the issue of pride . Take a listen this week as Pastor Ron preaches from Matthew 21:33-46 on the parable of the tenants. From being easily offended, to hypocrisy, to daily reminding ourselves that His ways are higher than ours. Are we living as if everything belongs to God? Don't miss this important message!

Take a listen this week as we enter into the last section of the book of Matthew. Hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 21:28-32 on the parable of two brothers - in this story on obedience and following the Lord. Join us as we take inventory of our own lives on places where we need to be more obedient to Christ. 

On Sunday, we continued in our Matthew Sermon Series. Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 20:29-34 on two receiving their sight - how seeing isn't always believing, and hearing isn't always truly listening. May we be a people who have softened hearts to know + believe the promises + authority of Christ. Be encouraged!

This week, we continue through our Matthew Sermon Series. Pastor Michael preached out of Matthew 20:20-28 on prideful motives. The disciples are taught of a kingdom upside-down, where the first will be last and the last will be first. Where in your own life does pride come in? How can we get rid of these selfish motives? This is an important message for all to hear.