Emmaus Road Church | Sioux Falls: Recent Episodes
Emmaus Road Church | Sioux Falls
Even under dire enemy persecution, the Lord will protect and prosper those who fear him.
God is a very present help in times of trouble. Three truths that we see in Psalm 46 are; 1. Those who trust in God do not need to fear - God is God, he is working and mighty. 2. We are made glad, truly, the Spirit of God is manifest and working among us, he is making us glad. 3. Our souls can be at peace. We are told by Psalm 46 that our souls can be at peace, because God is truly working all things that come our way for good. We can have peace in times of trouble because we know that God is our fortress.
Stay Away, Stay Alert, Stay Assured. The path to victory over the evil, deceptive, and divisive world is marked by wisdom and obedience to the God who reigns supreme.
What shall we say to these things? Paul poses the question and presents the foundation of our faith, and the promises which that foundation is looks to. If God is for us, who can be against us? God, who delivered up his own son, surely will give us all things.
The golden chain of salvation is a foundation laid through Scripture that Christians called by the grace of God can look to for encouragement, building faith, and for gospel fruit to be born in their lives. Those whom God predestined, God also called!
Mark Prater, Executive Director and President of Sovereign Grace Churches, shares a message out of 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 : The gifts of the Spirit are given and empowered by God for the building up of the church to the glory of God.
Even though you live in bodies with remaining sin, bodies that are day by day decaying unto death, there are greater realities that are true for the Christian.
As Christians we live not under the law, but under grace. We have been given free gifts from God: the gifts of freedom from slavery to sinning, and now slavery to righteousness, leading to sanctification in this life, and looking forward to the eternal life with Jesus Christ our Lord.
In his letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul reminds Christians that we are no longer enslaved to sin because we have been united with Christ in both His death and resurrection. Therefore let us offer ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness.
There are three imputations by which God is the “imputer”
The imputation of Adam’s sin upon each of his descendants as our representative.
The imputation of man’s sin upon Christ Jesus as he hung on the cross, bearing the wrath of God on behalf of all who believe in the person and works of Christ.
The imputation of Christ’s righteousness to those who believe and put their trust fully in Christ.
Those who are in Christ can be more certain that they are going to be raised from the dead than the fact that they will one day die.
Christ has defeated death, and those who taste the free gift of redemption, reconciliation, justification, will reign with Christ over death!
In this sermon Logan Thune preaches on the fruits that are produced by the reality of justification in an individuals lives. The three main fruits produced are Fellowship, Fortitude, and Future of justification.
The Prophet Habakkuk sings this song of rejoicing when the people of Israel are under the wrath of God. We can always rejoice because God will never fail.
What are we to do while we wait on the Lord in troubled times? Worship. The only worship that will sustain you in tumultuous times is worship of the one true God who is glorious, great, gracious, and good.
The sermon series continues in Habakkuk, in this passage of Scripture, the “Woes” are pronounced against the sinful behavior of the Chaldeans.
The three sermon points that Greg brings out are:
Don’t Lose Sight of the Consequences of Sin
Do Not Lose Sight of Where God is Going
Don’t Lose Sight of the Soul-Satisfying Impact of Divine Companionship
In anxious times, God offers His character as an ever-present rock to cling to. Questioning faith presents a “stop and think” opportunity. A way to react calmly to the tumultuous times we’re in. Recounting the absolute and eternal truths about God and His nature and His character gives a calming to the anxious soul.
Looking to the Prophet Habakkuk, we draw hope in the knowledge that in the midst of dark times, when all hope seems lost, God is working. We only have to trust in Him.
God has credited righteousness, He has determined His verdict upon the ungodly. Righteousness imputed on our behalf, righteousness we do not have, given to us.
Martin Luther calls this passage “… the chief point, and the very central place of the Epistle, and of the whole Bible.” With such reverence, listen to the freedom-granting truths about the forgiveness of God and the only right response to it: faith in Jesus.
Sin is the mother of all pandemics, an infection that affects every human who has ever lived. Without excuse, all stand guilty before God. In this sermon, Greg preaches through Romans 3:9-20 and reveals how Paul systemically categorizes how everyone is under sin. This universal sinfulness is to drive us to the only remedy able to save, the righteousness of God himself through the gospel of Christ Jesus.
The Apostle Paul reminds the Romans, and all believers, the hope of the Gospel is this: God is doing His transformational work within His people all to the glory of His name.
The wrath of God is real, the wrath of God is right, the wrath of God is revealed. God’s wrath is revealed from heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. The gospel tells us the good news of Christ. That Jesus came and lived a perfect, sinless life, and was suspended between heaven and earth, bearing the wrath of God for all who would believe in Him, Jesus is the propitiation for our sins.
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ which Paul so clearly proclaims through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the letter to the Roman church, lays claim upon our lives. Nothing matters more than responding to Jesus in faith of this pure gospel.
God's Word is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for rebuke, and for equipping the children of God for every good work. Learn the key questions every believer should ask themselves to gauge how they are profiting from the Word.
God's word is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for rebuke, and for equipping the man, woman, and child of God for every good work. The word of God is breathed out, living and active, sharper than any two edged sword.
Christ Our Redeemer - God sent His Son, not only to redeem us from slavery., but to bring us into adoption as sons of God. This sermon spotlights three amazing truths about God’s redemption of sinners to sons of God. First point is What We Were Apart from Christ, second is What God Did Through Christ, and finally, What We Are Now in Christ.
In times of trouble, the saints of God have no need to fear. Trusting the providence of God, growing in wisdom and discernment, submitting to the authority of Scripture, engaging with the enemies of Christ, cultivating an eternal perspective, and ultimately, keeping the cross in sight. Jesus reigns on His throne, He is the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.
In this sermon, Ryan Chase preaches through the book of Daniel in chapter 9. The encouragements found throughout this chapter point the saints of God to a hopeful message of optimistic ruling and reigning of Christ upon His throne. The text confirms that God always keeps his promises, that he always does more than we can ever imagine, and that our great God always promises a hope for those who trust in him!
In this sermon, the word of God declares that The Son of Man is crowned on high, he is seated upon his throne in clothed in robes of glory. Jesus Christ is head over his church, by which the Saints are now given dominion.
In this sermon, Loren VenHuizen encourages us to preach the word. To preach the word in our actions, in our lives, and to ultimately, preach the truth of the gospel.
Paul charges Timothy to "fight the good fight of faith." Hear his instructions to flee sin, pursue righteousness, look back on his calling, look forward to final salvation, and look up to God in worship in this study of 1 Tim 6:11-16.
In 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Paul instructs slaves how to relate to their masters in order that the gospel might be displayed. Learn how his instructions apply to how you relate to authority in and out of your workplace today.
This passage highlights the important, dynamic relationship between elders and members of a local church. Learn why Paul urges the church to honor elders and practical ways to fulfill his command.
God is saving the world through Spirit-empowered disciples of Jesus who show and tell the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to Paul instruct Timothy on the impact of doctrine in our lives in 1 Tim 4:6-16.
Paul warns Timothy that some will depart from the faith, swerving away from the gospel. Learn from their mistake, remain steadfast in the truth, and encourage others to do the same as you study this passage.
In continuing the theme of how God's design for the church reflects the gospel to the world, Paul addresses roles of men and women in public worship. In a world of confusion, learn more about the divine appointments of masculinity and femininity, and how these works of faith are accomplished and fulfilled in us by Christ.
Paul entrusts Timothy with his charge of the gospel and commands him to wage the good warfare. Learn why it is good, what is at stake, and how this war is waged in the lives of believers.
Paul charges Timothy to confront false teachers in Ephesus. Learn the contrasts in the fruit of the gospel and the shipwrecks of any other doctrines as this sermon further explores the Economy of God.
In Mark 9, the disciples could not cast a demon out of a boy despite having performed such miracles in the past. Jesus explains it is a problem of prayer. Learn more in this sermon and resolve to prioritize prayer in 2020.
What did Jesus finish on the cross? Learn from the account of his crucifixion in John 19.
Listen to Jesus pray in John 17 in the hours before his death. Who does he pray for? What does his prayer contain? And why does he pray?
How is it better for Jesus to leave his disciples and the Spirit to come? Learn how the Spirit convicts the world and glorifies Jesus in this passage from John 16.
Do you believe that Jesus has a vision for your life? Learn what true "fruit" is for your life and what John 15 teaches us about how to bear fruit while abiding with Jesus.
This sermon was preached by guest speaker Joshua Chambers at Emmaus Road Church. Emmaus Road is a Sovereign Grace Church in Sioux Falls, SD. We exist to make and multiply disciples of Jesus Christ.
Do you have a “bucket list,” a list of things you want to do or experience before you die? In this text, the wisdom of God reveals how you should live before you die.
In a world where might makes right and the strong survive, what does God say to comfort and encourage you to persevere in faith and joy?
What is the connection between your view of God and the way you talk? In Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, the Preacher gives us three ways to avoid sinning with our lips.
Shawn Powers - Guest Preacher, Pastor of Redemption Hill Church plan in Des Moines, IA June 10, 2018
God’s aim through Ecclesiastes is to persuade you that only if you prepare to die—and to die well—can you really learn how to live.
Relying on the very strength of Jesus Christ is the secret to experiencing invincible joy in all of life.