2016 - Emmaus

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SERMON AUDIO

The Newborn King, Part 5: The Arrival of the Magi

I. The Magi search for the Messiah (1-2)
II. Herod inquires about the Messiah (3-8)
III. The Magi find the Messiah (9-12)

Thought: How far would you travel to see Jesus?

The Newborn King, Part 4: Bethlehem

I. The Journey to Bethlehem (1-5)
II. The Birth of Jesus (6-7)
III. The Announcement to the Shepherds (8-14)

Thought: Who do you call when you have good news?

The Newborn King, Part 3: Mary's song

I. God has mercy on Mary (46-49)
II. God has mercy on past generations (50-53)
III. God has mercy on us (54-56)

Thought: Do you feel like you matter in this world?

The Newborn King, Part 2: Mary and Elizabeth

Mary and her cousin Elizabeth meet ... and both have a surprise on the way.

Thought: How excited are you for Christmas?

The Newborn King, Part 1: Gabriel's Visit

I. Gabriel is sent to call Mary (26-27)
II. Gabriel delivers God's call to Mary (28-33)
III. Gabriel receives Mary's response to God's call (34-36)

Thought: What is God calling you to do for Him?

Red Letters, Part 6: There and Back Again

I. Jesus walks with them
II. Jesus gives them a bigger story
III. Jesus eats with them

Thought: Does Jesus meet you in the midst of disappointment?

Red Letters, Part 5: Two Religions

I. Two men enter the Temple (9-10)
II. Two men reveal their hearts (11-13)
III. One man leaves justified (14)

Thought: Are you better than the other political party?

Red Letters, Part 4: Stand by Me

I. We must prepare for the Son of Man (25-28)
II. We must anticipate the Son of Man (29-33)
III. We must stand before the Son of Man (34-36)

Thought: What will you say when you see Jesus face to face?

Red Letters, Part 3: Run for the Hills

I. The Destruction of the Temple (5-7)
II. The Beginning of the End (8-19)
III. The Destruction of Jerusalem (20-24)

Thought: What is your eternal plan?

Red Letters, Part 2: Answer the Call

I. The wealthy and a poor widow tithe (1-2)
II. The poor widow gives more than the wealthy (3-4)

Thought: Do you give out of obligation or love?

Red Letters, Part 1: The Resurrection Challenge

I. The Resurrection Challenged (27-33)
II. The Resurrection Challenge Answered (34-36)
III. The Resurrection Evidence Provided (37-40)

Thought: Will you be married in heaven?

Note: This recording was cut short due to a technical difficulty

The Power of Parables, Part 11: The Vine Growers

I. The Owner rents his vineyard (9)
II. The Owner sends his servants to collect his rent (10-12)
III. The Owner sends his son to collect his rent (13-15)
IV. The Owner gives his vineyard to others (16-18)

Thought: What's the best way to inherit the family farm?

Guest preacher: Jared Jones, Orangewood Presbyterian

I. The Coming King Was Foretold
II. The King Is Praised
III. The King Who Has Come Is Rejected

Thought: Would you have wanted Jesus killed?

The Power of Parables, Part 10: God-Given Talent

I. The Nobleman Entrusts His Servants (11-14)
II. The Nobleman Rewards His Friends (15-19)
III. The Nobleman Destroys His Enemies (20-27)

Thought: How are you using your God-given talent?

The Power of Parables, Part 9: The Salvation of Zaccheus

I. Zaccheus is Lost (1-4)
II. Zaccheus is Called (5-6)
III. Zaccheus Repents (7-8)
IV. Zaccheus is Found (9-10)

Thought: Did you find Jesus or did Jesus find you?

The Power of Parables, Part 8: The Rich Young Ruler

I. The Question Asked of Jesus (18-21)
II. The Challenge Posed by Jesus (22-27)
III. The Reward Offered by Jesus (28-30)

Thought: What would you exchange for eternal life?

Guest preacher Drew Taylor, Willow Creek PCA

I. The Father Establishes Stable Leadership (13-15)
II. The Father Exhibits His Presence (16)
III. The Father Expresses His Love (17)

The Power of Parables, Part 7: The Persistent Widow

I. The Apathetic Earthly Judge (1-3)
II. The Annoyed Earthly Judge (4-5)
III. The Attentive Heavenly Judge (6-8)

Thought: Why do you love Christ?

The Power of Parables, Part 6: The Return of Christ

I. Christ's return is Imminent (20-21)
II. Christ's return is Visible (22-25)
III. Christ's return is Sudden (26-29)
IV. Christ's return is Final (30-37)

Thought: Why do you love Christ?

The Power of Parables, Part 5: The Thankful Leper

I. Ten Lepers plead for Mercy (11-13)
II. One Leper returns to Christ (14-16)
III. Nine Lepers are Lost (17-19)

Thought: Why do you love Christ?

The Power of Parables, Part 4: The Rich Man & Lazarus

I. The Rich Man enjoys luxury (19-21)
II. The Rich Man suffers torment (22-26)
III. The Rich Man pleads for his family (27-31)

Thought: Do you really believe in hell?

The Power of Parables, Part 3: The Shrewd Manager

I. The Shrewd Manager gets Fired (1-2)
II. The Shrewd Manager secures his Future (3-7)
III. The Shrewd Manager receives Praise (8-9)

Thought: How are you using your money for your future?

The Power of Parables, Part 2: The Lost Sons

I. The Lost Son Leaves Home (11-13a)
2. The Lost Son Blows His Money (13b-19)
3. The Lost Son Comes Home (20-24)
4. The Older Son Misses the Party (25-32)

Thought: Which Son Are You in this Parable?

The Power of Parables, Part 1: "Lost and Found"

I. The Lost Sheep (1-4)
II. The Found Sheep (5-7)
III. The Lost Coin (8)
IV. The Found Coin (9-10)

Thought: How much joy does God receive from your salvation?

Living on the Edge Part 6, "The Cost of Christianity"

I. The Rush to Christ (25-27)
II. The Rash Builder (28-30)
III. The Reasonable King (31-32)

Thought: Does your faith cost you anything?

Living on the Edge Part 5, "Humbling Yourself"

I. The danger of exalting yourself (7-9)
II. The safety of humbling yourself (10-11)
III. The reward for your humility (12-15)

Thought: If the door to salvation is narrow, how do we enter?

Living on the Edge Part 4, "The Narrow Door"

I. The Open Door (22-24)
II. The Closed Door (25-27)
III. Inside the Door (28-30)

Thought: If the door to salvation is narrow, how do we enter?

Guest Preacher Jim Fitzgerald serves as a missionary to North Africa and the Middle East. He is adjunct professor of Humanities, and has also taught courses in World Religions, Bible, Philosophy of Religion, and History at several colleges in the U.S.

Living on the Edge: Part 3, "Gutting Greed"

I. Beware of Greed (13-15)
II. Beware of Hording (16-17)
III. Beware of Retirement (18-19)
IV. Beware of Eternity (20-21)

Thought: How would you live if you had $10 million in the bank?

Living on the Edge: Part 2, "Fire and Division"

I. Jesus brings Fire (49-50)
II. Jesus brings Division (51-53)

Thought: Who is the most important person to you?

Living on the Edge: Part 1, "Healthy Fear"

I. Fear Hypocrisy (1-3)
II. Fear the Father (4-7)
III. Fear the Son (8-9)
IV. Fear the Holy Spirit (10-12)

Thought: Who are you afraid of?

I. A Clean Cup (37-41)
II. A Concealed Tomb (42-44)
III. A Heavy Burden (45-52)

Thought: Are you more righteous than the Pharisees?

I. A Disciple asks Jesus for a prayer lesson (1)
II. Jesus gives a pattern for prayer (2-4)
III. Jesus urges persistence in prayer (5-10)
IV. Jesus promises good gifts through prayer (11-13)

Thought: How do you pray?

I. The lawyer asks a question (25-29)
II. The clergy ignore a need (30-32)
III. The Samaritan shows compassion (33-35)
IV. The Lord asks a question (36-37)

Thought: According to the Bible, who is your neighbor?

I. Rejoice in the Gospel
II. Rejoice in the Father
III. Rejoice in Eternal Life

Thought: What's more important with God, success or relationship?

I. Tell it on the Mountain (1-4)
II. Tell it in the House (5-7)
III. Tell it in the City (8-12)

Thought: Who does Christ use to evangelize the world?

I. The Excuse of Comfort (57-58)
II. The Excuse of Money (59-60)
III. The Excuse of Relationship (61-62)

Thought: What's your excuse for not being all in as a Christian?

I. Jesus transforms before the Disciples (28-29)
II. Jesus talks with the Prophets (30-33)
III. Jesus listens to the Father (34-35)
IV. Jesus walks with the Disciples (36)

Thought: Do you know more about Jesus than the Apostles knew?

I. The Resurrection Documented
II. The Resurrection Alternative
III. The Resurrection Reality

Thought: What if Jesus didn't rise from the dead?

I. The Commission of Jesus (1-8)
II. The Commotion of the City (9)
III. The Confession of the People (9-11)

Thought: Is God humble?

I. The Worth of a Family Name
II. The Worth of a Family Inheritance
III. The Worth of a Family Resemblance

Thought: Are you proud of your family name?

I. Love Heals our Diseases (10-11)
II. Love Feels our Needs (12-14a)
III. Love Satisfies our Hunger (14b-17)

Thought: What does it feel like to be content?

I. The Power of Demons (26-29)
II. The Power of Jesus (30-35)
III. The Power of Change (36-39)

Thought: Are you better than you used to be?

I. Four Soils Concealed (4-8)
II. Four Hearts Revealed (9-15)

Thought: How would you describe your heart?

I. The Party Crasher (36-38)
II. The Self-Righteous Host (39-43)
III. The Crasher Set Free (44-50)

Thought: How big is your sin?

I. John's doubt about Jesus (18-19)
II. John's question to Jesus (20-21)
III. John's answer from Jesus (22-23)

Thought: Do you ever doubt Jesus?

I. Christ's Providence (11)
II. Christ's Compassion (12-13)
III. Christ's Provision (14-15)
IV. Christ's Plan (16-17)

Thought: Do you see God as having feelings toward you?

I. Find the One with Power (1-2)
II. Ask the One with Power (3-8)
III. Trust the One with Power (9-10)

Thought: Do you believe God is good?

I. Hurricane Warning (46)
II. Hurricane Protection (47-48)
III. Hurricane Destruction (49)

Thought: How are you preparing for life's storms?

I. Blind Guides (39-40)
II. Splinter Pickers (41-42)
III. Thorn Bushes (43-45)

Thought: What's your pet peeve?

I. Love the World (27-34)
II. Your Reward for Loving the World (35-38)

Thought: How do you plan to grow as a Christian in 2016?