Emmaus Church Sermons

This week, we're doing things a little differently! Hear from both Pastor Ron + Pastor Michael as they share the heart of Emmaus on what it looks like to grow together this year. From reflecting on what the Lord has already done in the church family of Emmaus in the past 16 years, to announcing some exciting updates going forward - you won't want to miss this Sunday's message!

This week, Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 10:1-19 on the workers of the vineyard. Do you believe the Lord is good and fair? Are we good at celebrating the blessings of others? Always good questions to ask ourselves. Have a great week!

This Sunday, Pastor Michael preached out of Matthew 19:16-30 on the rich young ruler, as a part of our Matthew Sermon Series. Jesus always asks us to lay down any idols we have in order to follow Him. Have a good week!

In a context where children were so often disregarded, Jesus' teaching on children was countercultural. This week, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Matthew 19:13-15 on how we are to reach the discounted + how there is so much we can learn from having a childlike faith. We have an eternal invitation to come close to our Father. 

As we continue through the book of Matthew, this week Pastor Michael preaches out of chapter 19:1-12 on broken covenant and how Jesus approaches divorce. When working through topics like this, it is important to remember Romans 8:1, "there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." We serve a God who wants to meet us in discomfort or pain. An important message!

This week, we are getting back into our sermon series through the gospel of Matthew. Hear Pastor Ron preach out of Matthew 18:21-35 on the way Jesus guides us through forgiveness and mercy, over and over again. Do you have unresolved sin or pain? Do we believe that the gospel changes people forever? Take some time to listen to this important message!

On Sunday, we continued in our Advent sermon mini-series. Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 1:18-24 on love, joy, birth of Christ - and the radical obedience of Mary + Joseph. Be encouraged this week + we will see you Christmas Eve! 

How does worldy hope or peace differ from biblical hope or peace? This December we are taking a break from our Matthew Series to dive into a mini-series on Advent and Christmas. This week, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Luke 5:1-45 on the hope and peace that Mary and Elizabeth had leading up to the birth of Jesus. Enjoy + be challenged by this timely message!

This week, we were so thankful to hear from our former co-pastor, and current leader of Emmaus Global Missions , Clint Coyan. Hear Pastor Clint preach out of Matthew 18:10-14 on the Shepard and the lost sheep. Even with our wandering hearts, the Lord is still pursuant. Jesus will still seek the one stray sheep from the ninety-nine. Then, we get to share that unfailing love with the world! Be encou...

On Sunday, we heard Pastor Ron preach a message out of Matthew 18:15-20 on restoration. From evaluating whether we are too easily offended, to seeking prayerful resolution, to the difference between sin and disagreement - let's dive into the ministry of reconciliation. Have a great Thanksgiving week!

This week, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 18:1-9 on Jesus encouraging a child-like faith. In the next verses, Jesus instructs the disciples to remove the things in their lives that cause them to stumble - as well as highlighting the importance of not causing other people to stumble. A good message on character!

What areas of our lives do we have a hard time letting go of control? On Sunday, we continued to explore the gospel of Matthew. Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 16:21-28 on denying yourself + taking up your cross. Are we "planning" so much that we don't make any room for the Lord to show up? Do we understand the gravity of the death of Christ - and our need for salvation? Such an important messa...

This week, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 16:13-20 on trusting in who Christ he says he is. Perceptions of God have been tossed around for all of time, but with assurance we can turn to the Word and the Holy Spirit to trust that Jesus is who he says he is, our Messiah. 

How often do we forget the ways in which God has already shown up? Or pay attention to negative things over setting our eyes on the Holy Spirit? Don't miss this message from Pastor Ron out of Matthew 16:1-12, as we continue to discuss what it means to truly be in relationship with Christ instead of the spirit of religion. 

On Sunday, we continued in our Matthew Sermon Series. Pastor Michael preached out of Matthew 15:21-31 on Jesus reaching all people, anywhere. Stick around for a testimony from a recent trip to Ecuador!

This week, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Matthew 15:1-20 on the differences between religion and relationship with Jesus. From constructing man-made rules, to weaponizing our own convictions - scripture is clear on our need to trust the Holy Spirit above the spirit of religion. An important message for today!

How can we be hopeful + expectant of the Lord coming through in our lives - without assuming Jesus simply "grants our wishes" ? This week, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 14:34-36 on approaching Jesus. Plus, stick around for a time of testimony to wrap up the message!

This week, we are so excited to hear from our dear friend Samson Latchison as be brings a powerful + anointed message about Jesus showing up during our storms and asking us to trust Him. You do not want to miss it!

This week, listen as Pastor Ron preaches out of Matthew 14:13-21 on loaves and fishes. Jesus makes a way for everyone to be invited to the table to eat. 

This week as we enter into Matthew 14, hear Pastor Michael preach on the importance of truth - and how this can challenge us and grow us. We have a truth worth sharing! 

Have you been offended by Jesus? This week, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Matthew 13:53-58 on offense. From wrestling with our own humanity, to reaching the people closest to us, to processing through offense - this is an important message in any season!

As we continue to sift through the parables spoken by Jesus, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 13:44-52 on the kingdom of heaven. How can we engage in a deeper walk with God? 

This week, don't miss out on some testimonies shared from our latest Emmaus Global Missions team in Ecuador! Then, take a listen as Pastor Ron preaches out of Matthew 13:31-35 on mustard seeds and the beautiful power of faith. Be encouraged!

This week as we jump back into our Matthew Sermon Series, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 13:24-30 on understanding parables. 

How does the Lord draw near to us? How can we draw near to him? This week as we take a break from our sermon series we get to hear from a guest preacher - one of our elders, Bill Niebuhr, as he speaks on needing more of God.