At Emmaus Road Church, we preach from the Bible in an expository manner. In other words, we normally preach through a book of the Bible or section of Scripture, and we always seek to make the point of the text become the point of the sermon.
Mark 14:12-21 “God Is in Control”
In a chaotic world, life can feel out of control. Jesus faced this in the days leading up to His crucifixion, knowing His closest friends would betray and abandon Him. Yet, in the face of chaos, Jesus remained in control. Like Jesus, when we know that God is in control of our past, present, and future, we can respond rightly in a chaotic world
“Christ: Our Foundation and Focus” 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
We are all building something. The questions are, “Upon what foundation are we building?” and “What are we building?” In 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Paul helps us to understand that Christ is our foundation and the focus of how we are to build our faith and His Church.
2 Chronicles 20:1-24 “God is Trustworthy”
When Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, hears about an advancing army poised on the doorstep of Judah, ready to invade, he prays to the Lord in the temple and seeks the wisdom of the Lord through His prophet. When we are confronted by fears, trials, and afflictions, where do we turn? Jehoshaphat had the temple, but we have the Great High Priest. Jehoshaphat sought the prophet of the Lord, but we have the living Word of God. Therefore, we, all the more, can turn to a God who is trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 “Resurrection Sunday”
Because of Christ’s union with us in our condemnation under Adam, we can now have union with our resurrected Savior, who has the full favor and pleasure of the Father.
Luke 19:28-42 “The Triumphal Entry”
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Mark 14:1-11 “The Cost of Devotion”
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Mark 13 “Be On Guard”
Commentators have called Mark 13 “one of the most perplexing chapters in the Bible.”Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and unravels His disciples’ question concerning the sign and timing of Jerusalem’s destruction and the end of the age.
Mark 12:38-44 “False Faith vs. Desperate Dependence”
Mark contrasts two teaching scenes- in one, Jesus warns the crowd against false faith, and in the second, commends to His disciples an example of true faith displayed through a widow’s desperate dependence on God.
Hebrews 1:1-4 “God’s Final Word”
Jesus is a far superior revelation of God than anything or anyone before or after him.
Mark 12:35-37 “Messianic Vision”
In Christ, God might be the God of all comfort, but we must be careful that we never allow ourselves to grow comfortable with the Son of God!
Mark 12:28-34 “Close To The Kingdom”
In Mark 12:28-34, we have a unique encounter with a Jewish scribe. We can have a confident hope that we are citizens of the kingdom as we continually look to and follow our king.
Mark 12:18-27 “Opposing Authorities”
The Sadducees propose to Jesus a seemingly impossible scenario using an Old Testament law and what they believe about marriage and the resurrection. However, they were not prepared for an encounter with true authority and real power in the person of Jesus!
Mark 12:13-17 “Render to whom it is due”
Mark 12:13-17 is situated amid a series of 7 escalating conflicts between Jesus and the religious leaders. After failing to confront Jesus directly, the Sanhedrin sends the Pharisees and Herodians to trap Jesus in His word as they question Him about the theological legality of the people of God paying tribute to pagan government through taxes.
Mark 11:27-12:12 “The Son’s Authority”
Because Jesus has sovereign authority, we must acknowledge his authority.
Mark 11:12-25 “False Fruit”
In Mark 11:12-25, we meet a side of Jesus we haven’t encountered before. Jesus curses a fruitless fig tree and then enters the temple to flip tables and drive our money changers and merchants. Jesus is jealous for the glory of God, and won’t put up with our fruitless worship and self-serving religion. Jesus calls His disciples to flee from condemned false fruit and put their faith in God’s presence, that is Himself.
Mark 11:1-11 “The King Has Come”
Act III of Mark’s Gospel begins with Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark confronts us with the reality of Jesus as God’s Messianic King. Jesus has come as King, but He isn’t always the kind of King we expect. He has come to rule over more than just our circumstances.
Psalm 90 “The Everlasting God”
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Romans 5:12-21 “God’s Christmas Gifts” Advent 2023
For those who are in Christ, participants in His new humanity, who have received new Spirit-regenerated hearts, who are therefore sealed by the Holy Spirit, we wait in anticipation for the fullness of the revelation of God’s appearance.
Isaiah “Christmas Anticipated” Advent 2023
By the end of the Old Testament, the question still remains: How was God going to bring about His promises when they are dependent upon a “seed of the woman,” a human, to fulfill them? Humans only botch things up. In today’s sermon, we consider the virgin conception and birth of Jesus and why it matters in light of the covenant promises found throughout redemptive history.
“Christmas Concealed: Seeing Jesus in Increasing Measure Through the Old Testament” Advent 2023
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Genesis 1-3 “The Origin of Christmas” Advent 2023
There are many theories and speculations as to the real origin of Christmas. Most Bible-believing Christians point to the Gospel accounts in the New Testament, especially Matthew and Luke’s nativity narratives, as the origin of Christmas. But John’s “genealogy” points to a much more ancient origin. One that goes all the way back to the very beginning.
Mark 10:46-52 “Eyes to See”
In the final story of “Act 2” in Mark’s Gospel, we encounter Bartimaeus, who, although physically blind, has greater insight into who Jesus is than the disciples who have spent the last 3 years with Jesus. A poor, blind beggar proves to be more of the ideal disciple than those closest to Jesus! Through the example of Bartimaeus, we can better learn what it means to follow Jesus.
Ephesians 6:10-17 “The Sword of the Spirit”
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Mark 10:32-45 “The Road To Greatness”
What does it mean to be great? Jesus teaches his disciples another lesson on discipleship after James and John make a request that has more significance than they realize. If they want to be great in the kingdom, they have to walk the path of humility. A path that leads to the cross.
Mark 10:13-31 “Kingdom Postures”
In Mark 10:13-31, Mark gives us two stories– a story of children and a story about a wealthy and righteous man. Seemingly unrelated, Jesus uses these two encounters to teach his disciples and us once again about His Kingdom. Specifically, in these passages, we see two different postures people display toward the Kingdom of God. One posture ensures the reception of His Kingdom, while the other posture ensures the rejection of His Kingdom.