ERC Sundays

Pastor Chris preaches on being in battle and guarding the backdoor, prayer, hand-raisers, and community amongst Moses and the Israelites.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris are back with more thoughts on Exodus 16, including: God's provision and Sabbath habits, eating alone, and God flexes. *** SHOW NOTES *** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/exodus-16/

Pastor Matt continues our series in Exodus, with God's provision of Manna, Quail, and instructions for rest and Sabbath for the people of God.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris are back with some more thoughts on the "Song of Moses" and Exodus 15. Also discussed on the show: saying "God Bless You" in response to sneezes, and "Go God Go" ***SHOW NOTES*** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/exodus-15/

Pastor Chris preaches on the triumphant, victorious, "Song of Moses" in Exodus 15, and about how we should go about Christian living in a readiness for war against the evil one.

Pastor Matt and Pastor "Chris P Treat" recap the latest happenings at ERC, answer a question about repentance and forgiveness, and dive into the deeper things in the Exodus 14 passage and the crossing of the Red Sea. ***SHOW NOTES*** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/exodus-14/

Pastor Matt dives into the parting of the Red Sea, and God's deliverance of his people from sin and fear.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris, now and forevermore known as "Theology Man" dive into some more details of God's institution of the Passover and how it all points to Jesus! ***SHOW NOTES*** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/exodus-12/

Pastor Chris teaches on the significance of Passover, sacrifice, and how nothing is truly ever free. Someone always pays. Even God's forgiveness is not free: Jesus paid for it with his life.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris review the weekend message, react to the "Chick Fil'a Rap" (yes, from 7 years ago) and discuss what it means to "Love Like Jesus" - listen for the leftovers! ***SHOW NOTES*** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/exodus-3/ Chick Fil'a rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyhf2DvFhIY&list=RDZyhf2DvFhIY&start_radio=1

Pastor Matt teaches on the "Burning Bush" passage in Exodus and expounds upon Moses' encounter with Yahweh, the Great I Am.

The ERC gang is back, answering your questions! Today's topics: - Discerning your thoughts from those of the Holy Spirit - Family faith routines - Thoughts about Jesus' mother Mary

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris are here to answer your questions about life, faith, and anything random you've cared to throw our way in August! In this episode: -Disney Princesses -Pizza Toppings -"Amen" and Genuflecting -Things About Heaven (1) At times, during the service, (like at the end of the service when the pastor gives a final blessing) I feel like saying “Amen” but I have no...

Pastor Matt teaches about Paul's time in Rome and how the whole of Acts and the early church points to the importance of how our lives are lived out for Christ.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris review the weekend's message, and delve into some of the more nuanced theological gems in Acts 27. ***SHOW NOTES*** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/acts-27/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vokR7AQs2u8

Pastor Chris preaches on how Christians are to combat life's storms in Paul's example.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris are back with a discussion on how they address God in prayer, choosing songs to include in gathered worship on Sundays, and additional thoughts on Paul's interaction before King Agrippa. Also: Art Teacher Chris makes an appearance and offers some thoughts from Picasso on child-like faith. ***SHOW NOTES*** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/acts-26/

Pastor Matt preaches on Paul's self-given testimony of the direction that Jesus gave him on how the gospel changes lives of the people who encounter it.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris revisit Sunday's message and touch on some of the things leftover, including a discussion on what it means that ERC is "A House for the Broken...a Home for the Healed" ***SHOW NOTES*** https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/acts-24/

Pastor Chris continues Paul's travels in the book of Acts, with his trial before Felix, and how Paul's example mirrors that of Jesus' actions, and informs actions for Christians today.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris are back with some further thoughts on Paul's interactions before the Sanhedrin in Acts 23. AMA Episodes coming up on Sept 1st & 8th. Drop your questions on ANYTHING at connect@emmausroadonline.org or text them to 563-659-9444 and we might answer them on the shows! ***SHOW NOTES*** Leftovers - Acts 23:1-11 A. Paul’s defense before the Sanhedrin. 1. (1-2) Paul b...

Pastor Matt continues the account of Paul's time in Jerusalem, before the Pharisees and Sadducees, and his visit of encouragement from Jesus.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris discuss Paul's re-encounter with the Jewish people in Jerusalem, and debate whether an encounter with a Bear or a Shark would be more survivable. ***SHOW NOTES*** Paul initially gets the crowd by showing his pedigree and claiming to be just like them  (v 1, 3-5) Often times if we hope to be able to make any headway in talking to people about the Gospel, we have to...

Pastor Chris examines the humility, courage and assurance of the Gospel of Jesus, laid out by Paul in Acts 22.

Pastor Matt and Pastor Chris recap Sunday's message and touch on a few things that were left untouched from the text in Sunday's message. Also: best concert band lineups! ***SHOW NOTES*** Is there a contradiction? 21:4  “…And through the Spirit they were telling Paul not to go on to Jerusalem” The Gospel and the work of supporting and spreading it, is a “family affair” 21:5 “When our days...