Emmaus Church Sermons

What is your perception of how the Lord views you? This week, we had the honor of hearing from our very own Samson Latchison preach out of Numbers 6:22-27 on the blessing. Be stretched and healed by the vastness of the Lord's love for you!

This week, we have officially concluded our sermon series through the book of James! Hear Pastor Ron wrap it up and preach out of James 5:19-20 on staying committed to the gospel and walking in loving relationship with others. Have a great week!

What does your prayer life look like? As we continue in the book of James, hear Pastor Ron preach out of James 5:13-18 on praying in faith. Be encouraged!

As we continue through our James Sermon Series, hear Pastor Michael preached out of James 5:7-12 on patience. The Lord invites us to be patient without grumbling.

Especially in the US, it is easy to be consumed by being a consumer. But Jesus has different plans. As we continue through our James Sermon Series, hear Pastor Ron preach out of James 5:1-6 on a warning to the rich. Be challenged and encouraged!

Our time on earth is short, and it is good news that we don't have to rely on or spend time worrying about our own plans. This week, hear Pastor Michael preach out of James 4:13-17 on the plans of God. Have a great week!

As we continue through the book of James, hear Pastor Ron preach out of James 4:11-12 on the importance of not slandering or judging other people. Our primary goal as Christ followers is to love. Be challenged and encouraged this week.

How do you draw near to the Lord? As we continue through our James sermon series, hear Pastor Michael preach out of James 4:7-10 on the importance of seeking Christ first. Be encouraged!

Happy Easter! This week, hear Pastor Michael preach a message out of Luke 24:1-12 on the account of the resurrection, our reliance on Christ, and following him as Lord of our lives. Have a wonderful week!

Where are you letting pride into your life? As we continue through the book of James, hear Pastor Ron preach out of James 4:1-6 on pride and grace. How can we better walk in true humility? Be encouraged this Holy Week as we look towards Easter!

Have you ever taken time to consider what Godly wisdom actually looks like? This week, hear an encouraging message from guest pastor Clint Coyan as he preaches out of James 3:13-18 on replacing selfish ambition & jealousy with wisdom from above. Have a great week!

Why do we tear others down with the same mouth that we give the Lord praise with? In this important message, hear Pastor Michael preach out of James 3:1-12 on the power of our words (and the words of others). Be challenged & encouraged today!

As we continue through our James Sermon Series, hear pastor Ron preach out of James 2:14-26. God offers us the free gift of life - and it is important that our actions align with and display Jesus. Be encouraged!

Where have you been committing the sin of partiality? Hear Pastor Michael preach out of James 2:1-13 on favoritism - and how clear scripture is to avoid it. May we be people who take the Lord's word seriously about mercy over judgment and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Be challenged!

Do your actions align with your words? Make sure to take a listen to our Sunday sermon, as Pastor Ron preached out of James 1:21-27 on being doers of the word. What does it look like to be a doer of the word - and serving our neighbors? An important message!

James 1:19-20 is clear - that we are to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. How can we walk with more intentionality? Hear Pastor Michael continue in our James sermon series this week. Be encouraged!

This week, hear Pastor Ron preach out of James 1:12-18 on temptation. What does it look like to be steadfast under trials & temptation? Have a great week!

As we continue through the book of James, hear as Pastor Michael preached out of James 1:9-11 on finding God in our circumstances. Our earthly possessions will all pass away. Stay warm this week!

Welcome to our new sermon series on the book of James. This week, Pastor Ron preached out of James 1:1-8 on trials and growth, on considering it all joy - and remembering God's love for us. Be encouraged.

Jesus heals and deeply values all the people that our culture outcasts. Hear this necessary and timely message from our friend and guest preacher, Samson Latchison, as he preaches out of Mark 1:40-45. Be challenged and encouraged by how we can do a better job reflecting the love of Jesus daily.

In case you haven't heard yet - Emmaus is launching a second campus next week! Hear Pastor Michael speak about adding to the family, out of Pslam 133. Join us in praying for our church family and communities as we grow.

How often are you expecting to receive and be served, instead of giving yourself? In this important message about consumer Christianity, hear our guest Pastor Clint Coyan preach on where life is found, out of Matthew 16:24-25. Make sure to take a listen!

While growth can be intimidating, it is necessary for any progress to be made. This week, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Ephesians 4:14-16 on growing. What fears about this next season do you have? Are you willing to depend on the Lord?

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, Pastor Ron preaches on the new season we're entering into. What is God calling you to leave, or walk into? Be encouraged - and have a great week!

As we wrap up 2024, hear Pastor Michael preach on endings, beginnings, and the Lord's perfect timing. This week, we encourage you to take time to reflect on the lessons from the past year, as well as ways we can prepare for the new one. Happy New Year's Eve!

As we continue through our Christmas mini sermon series, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Matthew 1:18-24 on anticipating the birth of Christ, and God's wild and vast love for us. Be encouraged!

This week, we started our mini sermon series on Christmas! Pastor Michael preached out of Luke 1:26-38 on peace and joy. Join us as we take inventory of what could be taking our peace and/or joy this season, and how we can be people of peace - led by the price of peace!

This week, hear our friend Eric Praschan preach a personal & powerful message on living by faith in the storm, out of Matthew 14:22-33. You don't want to miss it!

Listen as we wrap up our Acts Sermon Series before moving into Advent! Pastor Ron preached out of Acts 15:36-41 on the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas, as well as how to handle offense (whether giving or receiving). Be grown!

What mission is the Holy Spirit guiding you to? As we continue through the book of Acts, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Acts 14:8-20 on Paul & Barnabas' first missionary journey. Be encouraged & have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!

As we continue through the book of Acts, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Acts 10:1-16 on Peter and Cornelius, and the ways we can be used by the Holy Spirit. Have a good week!

The conversion of Saul to Paul is radical - and shows the transforming power only found in Christ. As we continue through the book of Acts, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Acts 9:1-19. Be challenged!

How often are you engaging in consumer Christianity? What would happen if we approached the gospel with the desire to daily take up our cross and follow Christ - as opposed to what we can receive from church? Take a listen as Pastor Ron preaches out of Acts 8:14-25. Be encouraged!

Are you easily offended? As we continue through Acts, hear this important message from Pastor Michael out of Acts 6-7. We meet Stephen, an actual martyr of the church, and see how his response to persecution came out of a genuine relationship with God. An important message for anyone!

As we continue through the book of Acts, this week Pastor Ron preached out of Acts 5:22-42 on the apostles getting arrested and freed - and our call to walk as a light to the gospel in all circumstances.

A quick way to damage community is through hypocrisy. Hear Pastor Michael unpack Acts 5:1-11, and dive into the importance of showing up honestly to our communities. This is an important message for anyone!

As we continue through our Acts Sermon Series, this week hear Pastor Ron preach out of Acts 4:1-22 on Peter and John sharing the active good news of Jesus. Be encouraged!

How can we be available, and who are we overlooking? As we continue through our Act Sermon Series, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Acts 3:1-26 on Peter and John's powerful interaction with a beggar.

What does it look like to be "devoted" to the fellowship? To doing life together, breaking bread and praying with other believers? Take time to listen to this message from Pastor Ron out of Acts 2:42-47 on the fellowship of the believers. Be encouraged!

As we continue through our Acts sermon series, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Acts 2:1-21 on the Holy Spirit and Pentecost. How do you engage with the Holy Spirit?

Welcome to September! We're kicking off the new month with a new sermon series, as we explore the book of Acts. This week, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Acts 1:1-11 on the promise of the Holy Spirit. Have a great week!

This week, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Matthew 6:1-4 on giving and stewardship. From finances to giving of our time, how can we bring relief to those in need? Have a great week!

Whether you grew up hearing the Lord's Prayer, or are discovering it for the first time - the way that Jesus guides us to pray to the Father is rich with wisdom and reverence. Hear as Pastor Ron unpacks Matthew 6:5-14, and be grown to use the Lord's Prayer in your rhythm this week.

Earlier this summer, Pastor Michael joined Pastor Clint at Emmaus Global Missions, on a trip to India. This week, hear Michael share about their time serving and learning in India, as well as how we can apply these lessons to our everyday missional lives.

Are you trying to fill your void with something other than Jesus? This week, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Isaiah 11:1-10 on the branch from Jesse. Are you following the God of the Bible or the god you have made Jesus to be? An encouraging message for anyone.

On Sunday, we heard another message out of our Ecclesiastes mini-series. Pastor Michael preached out of Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 on chasing after the wind. The good news is, we serve the God who brings meaning to the meaningless. Have a good week!

For everything there is a season. This week, we heard from Eric Prashan as he brought a message out of Ecclesiastes 3:1-14. What season do you feel like you are in currently? How can you grow in greater trust of the Lord right where you are? Be encouraged!

*Sensitive Content Notice* As we continue through the Sermon Series on Samuel, hear Pastor Michael preach out of 2 Samuel 13, on Amnon and Tamar. Although this week continues to be a heavy teaching relating to lust, violence and secret sin, talking about sin in this way is important to healing through Christ. Praying for you this week!

On Sunday, we continued through our Samuel Series. Pastor Ron preached out of 2 Samuel 11 on David and Bathsheba. While this is heavy content to study through, pay attention as we talk about lust and consumerism. Is your heart open to correction? An important message for anyone.

Hear this refreshing message from our friend Samson Latchhison, on David and Mephibosheth out of 2 Samuel 9. From covenants, to the Lord desiring each of us, you're not going to want to miss it. Be encouraged!

On Sunday, we entered into the book of 2nd Samuel! Pastor Ron preached out of 2 Samuel 6:1-23 on the ark. Are you keeping in step with the Spirit and the Word? Have a great week!