At Emmaus Free Lutheran Church, we as a community of believers strive to grow with each other in our love for God and for our neighbor, resulting in more people discovering new life in Jesus Christ.

Join us for worship in person or online every Sunday at 8:30a or 11a right here on YouTube or at our website: emmauslutheran.org


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Welcome to Emmaus Church online! 
 
Pastor Nick continued in our new sermon series in 1 & 2 Timothy. He dug into the topics of faith & fanning into flame the gift of God from 2 Timothy 1. Fan into flame the gift! 
 
The only way we can rekindle the fire is to receive all the more the grace given to you. We cannot earn it & we don't deserve it…we inherit what Christ has done. Fix your eyes on Jesus and fan into a bonfire this supernatural grace we have been given. 
 
The Spirit at work in us… 
 1. Power - the ability to accomplish God’s will 
 2. Love - the end result of the power given to us 
 3. Self-control - the judgement to know how to unite the power and love 
 
✨ You are not disgraced for Jesus has that grace in the palm of His hand 
✨ If you're going through the motions, if your passion has been lost & you don't know what to do to get back…fan into flame the free gift of God. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: 
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121 
 
Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! 
http://emmauslutheran.org/give 
 
Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org 
www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc 
www.instagram.com/emmausaflc 
www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 
 
Scripture References: 
 - 2 Timothy 1:1-14 
 - Ephesians 1:19-20 
 - 1 John 4:18 
 - Titus 2:11, 14b 
 
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Welcome to Emmaus Church online! 

Pastor Nick continued in our new sermon series in 1 & 2 Timothy. He dug into the topics of faith & fanning into flame the gift of God from 2 Timothy 1. Fan into flame the gift! 

The only way we can rekindle the fire is to receive all the more the grace given to you. We cannot earn it & we don't deserve it…we inherit what Christ has done. Fix your eyes on Jesus and fan into a bonfire this supernatural grace we have been given. 

The Spirit at work in us…
 1. Power - the ability to accomplish God’s will
 2. Love - the end result of the power given to us
 3. Self-control - the judgement to know how to unite the power and love 

✨ You are not disgraced for Jesus has that grace in the palm of His hand
✨ If you're going through the motions, if your passion has been lost & you don't know what to do to get back…fan into flame the free gift of God.

We would love to pray with you today!
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer

Fill out our virtual Connection Ca

8:30am Worship Service | Rekindle the Fire | 1 Timothy 2:1:1-14 | Moving on to Maturity | 10.02.22

We have all experienced times when things do not go as planned or are outside of our control, so how should we as believers react or what should our position be? 
 
Aaron Bogott gave a powerful sermon entitled "If the Lord Wills" from James 4:13-17. He talked about how sometimes things don't always go how we planned or wanted them to go and how God's plan is so much better than our own. He gives us what we truly need and not simply what we want in the moment. 
 
1. Pride can be subtle. 
2. Our will must be submitted to His will. 
3. Plans for tomorrow should not stop us from doing good today. 
 
We should not get stuck in just planning and planning properly under the Lord’s will, but we should also execute the good we know about and just do it. 
 
✨ We can’t wait for the main event to start our ministry, it is about being faithful in the little things, day by day. 
 
✨ We were not created to just sit around until the Lord returns. He has created us for good works and for each one of us this may look different based upon who He’s created us to be. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: 
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121 
 
Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! 
http://emmauslutheran.org/give 
 
Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org 
www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc 
www.instagram.com/emmausaflc 
www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 
 
Scripture References: 
- James 4:13-17 
- Daniel 4:30 & 35 
- Proverbs 16:9 
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 
 
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We have all experienced times when things do not go as planned or are outside of our control, so how should we as believers react or what should our position be?
 
Aaron Bogott gave a powerful sermon entitled "If the Lord Wills" from James 4:13-17. He talked about how sometimes things don't always go how we planned or wanted them to go and how God's plan is so much better than our own. He gives us what we truly need and not simply what we want in the moment. 
 
1. Pride can be subtle.
2. Our will must be submitted to His will.
3. Plans for tomorrow should not stop us from doing good today. 
 
We should not get stuck in just planning and planning properly under the Lord’s will, but we should also execute the good we know about and just do it. 
 
✨ We can’t wait for the main event to start our ministry, it is about being faithful in the little things, day by day. 
 
✨ We were not created to just sit around until the Lord returns. He has created us for good works and for each one of us th

If the Lord Wills | James 4:13-17 | Sermon Only | 08.07.22

Welcome to Emmaus Church online! 
 
We have all experienced times when things do not go as planned or are outside of our control, so how should we as believers react or what should our position be? 
 
Aaron Bogott gave a powerful sermon entitled "If the Lord Wills" from James 4:13-17. He talked about how sometimes things don't always go how we planned or wanted them to go and how God's plan is so much better than our own. He gives us what we truly need and not simply what we want in the moment. 
 
1. Pride can be subtle. 
2. Our will must be submitted to His will. 
3. Plans for tomorrow should not stop us from doing good today. 
 
We should not get stuck in just planning and planning properly under the Lord’s will, but we should also execute the good we know about and just do it. 
 
✨ We can’t wait for the main event to start our ministry, it is about being faithful in the little things, day by day. 
 
✨ We were not created to just sit around until the Lord returns. He has created us for good works and for each one of us this may look different based upon who He’s created us to be. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: 
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121 
 
Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! 
http://emmauslutheran.org/give 
 
Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org 
www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc 
www.instagram.com/emmausaflc 
www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 
 
Scripture References: 
- James 4:13-17 
- Daniel 4:30 & 35 
- Proverbs 16:9 
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 
 
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Welcome to Emmaus Church online! 

We have all experienced times when things do not go as planned or are outside of our control, so how should we as believers react or what should our position be?
 
Aaron Bogott gave a powerful sermon entitled "If the Lord Wills" from James 4:13-17. He talked about how sometimes things don't always go how we planned or wanted them to go and how God's plan is so much better than our own. He gives us what we truly need and not simply what we want in the moment. 
 
1. Pride can be subtle.
2. Our will must be submitted to His will.
3. Plans for tomorrow should not stop us from doing good today. 
 
We should not get stuck in just planning and planning properly under the Lord’s will, but we should also execute the good we know about and just do it. 
 
✨ We can’t wait for the main event to start our ministry, it is about being faithful in the little things, day by day. 
 
✨ We were not created to just sit around until the Lord returns. He has created us for g

10:30am Worship Service | If the Lord Wills | James 4:13-17 | 08.07.22

8:30am Worship Service | If the Lord Wills | James 4:13-17 | 08.07.22

Welcome to Emmaus Church online! 
 
This week's message was entitled "Culture Wars" and looked at how victory is not found in winning the war but in being Jesus to those around us! 
 
Pr. Kevin gave a powerful sermon on how we should respond to the "culture wars" in our midst as he preached from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. 
 
✨ Victory is not found in winning, victory is only found in Jesus! 
…You can find victory in proclaiming Jesus 
…You can find victory in portraying humility 
…You can find victory in the power of God 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: 
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121 
 
Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! 
http://emmauslutheran.org/give 
 
Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org 
www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc 
www.instagram.com/emmausaflc 
www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 
 
Scripture References: 
- 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 
- 2 Corinthians 11:24-26 
 
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Welcome to Emmaus Church online!

This week's message was entitled "Culture Wars" and looked at how victory is not found in winning the war but in being Jesus to those around us! 

Pr. Kevin gave a powerful sermon on how we should respond to the "culture wars" in our midst as he preached from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5.

✨ Victory is not found in winning, victory is only found in Jesus!
…You can find victory in proclaiming Jesus
…You can find victory in portraying humility
…You can find victory in the power of God

We would love to pray with you today!
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer

Fill out our virtual Connection Card:
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121

Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving!
http://emmauslutheran.org/give

Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org 
www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc
www.instagram.com/emmausaflc
www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 

Scripture References:
- 1 Corinthians 2:1-2
- 2 Corinthians 11:24-26

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08:30a Worship Service | Culture Wars | 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 | 07.31.22

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." -Ephesians 2:10. 
 
Sermon Outline 
God fashions broken people into a masterpiece displaying His wisdom through Jesus. 
 1. Glorious Up-Cycle: Although we were dead in our sins, God made us alive with Christ and the believer in Jesus is a new creation—an original masterpiece. 
 2. Glorious Purpose: God is shaping the believer into the image of Christ to do good works. 
 3. Glorious Church: God’s reveals His grand masterpiece, the church, by uniting believers in Christ. 
Take-Home Applications 
 • Read Ephesians and underline every time you see the phrase “In Christ” or “In Him” 
 • Confess your selfishness: How do you disregard the purpose for which you were created and live for yourself? 
 • Confess your pride: How do you try to do the work God prepared for you while attempting to maintain control of your own plans? 
 • Spend time with the Lord allowing Him to chisel away selfish, prideful thinking and shape you into the image of His Son—Jesus. (Rom 12:2) 
 • Confess your worth 
 • Ask God to reveal His glorious purpose for you 
 ○ Use the spiritual gift survey to find the ways God has prepared for you. 
 ○ What are God’s commands for you? 
 ○ What has God made you passionate about? 
 ○ Write a personal purpose/vision statement: How would you want people to think of you in 3-5 years? 
 • Fill in the blanks with the words from the Bible references (download a printable version on our website: emmauslutheran.org/sermons) 
 ○ I have been _________with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms (Eph 1:3) 
 ○ He __________me in Christ to be holy and blameless (Eph 1:4) 
 ○ I am _________with His glorious grace (Eph 1:6) 
 ○ I have _________through His blood (Eph 1:7) 
 ○ In Him all things will be _________(Eph 1:10) 
 ○ I have obtained an _________in Christ(1:11) 
 ○ I have been _________with the promised Holy Spirit (Eph 1:13) 
 ○ I am _________up with Christ and _________with Him in the heavenly places (Eph 2:6) 
 ○ He shows the immeasurable _________of his grace in kindness toward me (Eph 2:7) 
 ○ I can be _________ in the Lord (Eph 6:10) 
 ○ I have been made _________in Christ (Eph 2:5) 
 ○ I am created for good _________(Eph 2:10) 
 ○ I who once was far off have been brought __________ (Eph 2:13) 
 ○ I have _________through Jesus in one Spirit to the Father (Eph 2:18) 
 ○ I am joined _________with the church to grow into a holy temple in the Lord (Eph 2:21) 
 ○ I am being built _________with the church into a dwelling place for God (Eph 2:22) 
 ○ I can have _________and access with confidence (Eph 3:12) 
Scripture References 
 • Genesis 1:27 
 • 1 Corinthians 13:6 
 • 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 
 • Ephesians 2:1-10 
 • Ephesians 3:6; 9-10 
 • Ephesians 4:29 
 • Romans 3:23 
 • Romans 12:2 
 • 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: 
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121 
 
Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! 
http://emmauslutheran.org/give 
 
Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org 
www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc 
www.instagram.com/emmausaflc 
www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 
 
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"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." -Ephesians 2:10.

Sermon Outline
God fashions broken people into a masterpiece displaying His wisdom through Jesus.
 1. Glorious Up-Cycle: Although we were dead in our sins, God made us alive with Christ and the believer in Jesus is a new creation—an original masterpiece.
 2. Glorious Purpose: God is shaping the believer into the image of Christ to do good works.
 3. Glorious Church: God’s reveals His grand masterpiece, the church, by uniting believers in Christ.
Take-Home Applications
 • Read Ephesians and underline every time you see the phrase “In Christ” or “In Him”
 • Confess your selfishness: How do you disregard the purpose for which you were created and live for yourself?
 • Confess your pride: How do you try to do the work God prepared for you while attempting to maintain control of your own plans?
 • Spend time with the Lord allowing Him to chisel 

God's Masterpiece | Ephesians 2:10 | Sermon Only | 07.24.22

Our guest speaker, Vince Miller, spoke from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 to show us that God has given us all we need to build biblical relationships that impact the world forever. 
 
✨ You must find your identity and priorities in God 
 
✨ You must turn daily moments into teachable moments 
 
Vince Miller is the founder of Resolute ministry which can be found at beresolute.org. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: 
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.c... 
 
Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! 
http://emmauslutheran.org/give 
 
Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org 
www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc 
www.instagram.com/emmausaflc 
www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 
 
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Our guest speaker, Vince Miller, spoke from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 to show us that God has given us all we need to build biblical relationships that impact the world forever.

✨ You must find your identity and priorities in God

✨ You must turn daily moments into teachable moments 

Vince Miller is the founder of Resolute ministry which can be found at beresolute.org. 

We would love to pray with you today!
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer

Fill out our virtual Connection Card:
https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.c...

Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving!
http://emmauslutheran.org/give

Connect with us online… 
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www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc
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Vince Miller on Biblical Parenting | Deuteronomy 6:4-9 | Sermon Only 05.22.22

Home Group Study Questions - May 1st, 2022 
Hebrews 11:1-6: “Faith Delivered” 
 
In this study we will focus on Hebrews 11; Genesis 4:1-7 and 5:21-24 
Take some time to read and consider the context to the Chapter. 
1. According to Hebrews 11 how did the world come into existence? What does our understanding of the origins of our existence have to do with faith? (Hint: Who was in existence when life began? Who was not?) 
2. How do we define faith according to Hebrews 11? Give both a definition of the term faith as well as an example of what faith is? 
3. Why does our understanding and concept of faith matter to our Christian walk with Jesus? What misconceptions of faith might we all struggle with? Example: If faith is a gift from God, do we always treat it as such? 
4. In verses Hebrews 11:4-5 we are given examples of the ‘faith’ of two Hebrew patriarchs/heroes. What does it say about the faith of Able? What does it say about the faith of Enoch? These are two very interesting examples we are given little information on in the Old Testament. What do these examples of faith tell us about God’s gift of faith? [Genesis 4:1-7 and 5:21-24] 
5. What does it mean that they were ‘credited’ with righteousness? Why did they receive their accommodation or reward? What did they do to deserve it? 
6. Why is it impossible to please God without faith? Why faith? Why is God only pleased by faith? 
7. If faith comes from God and is only possible though the work of Jesus Christ on the Cross, what does that say about our faith? Hint: What does Matthew 3:17 say about God’s attitude/ toward His Son Jesus? 
8. If God’s perfect pleasure is His Son, then the only way we can please God is through whom? Why? Whose righteousness do we possess?

Home Group Study Questions - May 1st, 2022
Hebrews 11:1-6: “Faith Delivered”
 
In this study we will focus on Hebrews 11; Genesis 4:1-7 and 5:21-24
Take some time to read and consider the context to the Chapter.
1. According to Hebrews 11 how did the world come into existence? What does our understanding of the origins of our existence have to do with faith? (Hint: Who was in existence when life began? Who was not?)
2. How do we define faith according to Hebrews 11? Give both a definition of the term faith as well as an example of what faith is?
3. Why does our understanding and concept of faith matter to our Christian walk with Jesus? What misconceptions of faith might we all struggle with? Example: If faith is a gift from God, do we always treat it as such?
4. In verses Hebrews 11:4-5 we are given examples of the ‘faith’ of two Hebrew patriarchs/heroes. What does it say about the faith of Able? What does it say about the faith of Enoch? These are two very interesting examples we are 

Home Groups | Faith Delivered | Hebrews 11:1-6 | 05.01.22

Lesson 6: “Do Not Commit Adultery” 
Home Group 10 Commandments Study 
 
[Read Exodus 20:14] 
1. Our society has become hyper-sexualized. Why is this such a big deal? What is at the center of this drive or this longing? 
2. Read Matthew 5:27-28 What does Jesus' explanation of this commandment say to us? How do we apply what He is saying to our daily life? 
3. How do we justify ourselves in this area rather than humbling ourselves before God? 
4. The marriage illustration is used throughout scripture. Look up and respond to some of these following verses: 
- Jeremiah 3:8-10 
- Hosea 1:2-3, 3:1-4 
- Romans 13:9 
- Revelation 21:2 
5. [Please read Ephesians 5:29-32] What does the illustration of Christ as the bridegroom of the church mean for us? How can you personalize that? 
6. [Please read Ephesians 5:25-27] What do these verses say about what Jesus has done for the church? Since the church is made up of individual people, what has Jesus done for you? 
7. What is your response to that kind of love? 
8. 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 is another text that addresses this topic. What do you notice as contrasts between verse 18 and 19? 
9. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 describe the dramatic change that takes place in a person who is in Christ. How has He changed you and how is He continuing to change you?

Lesson 6: “Do Not Commit Adultery”
Home Group 10 Commandments Study
 
[Read Exodus 20:14] 
1. Our society has become hyper-sexualized. Why is this such a big deal? What is at the center of this drive or this longing? 
2. Read Matthew 5:27-28 What does Jesus' explanation of this commandment say to us? How do we apply what He is saying to our daily life? 
3. How do we justify ourselves in this area rather than humbling ourselves before God?
4. The marriage illustration is used throughout scripture. Look up and respond to some of these following verses:
- Jeremiah 3:8-10
- Hosea 1:2-3, 3:1-4
- Romans 13:9
- Revelation 21:2
5. [Please read Ephesians 5:29-32] What does the illustration of Christ as the bridegroom of the church mean for us? How can you personalize that? 
6. [Please read Ephesians 5:25-27] What do these verses say about what Jesus has done for the church? Since the church is made up of individual people, what has Jesus done for you? 
7. What is your response to that kind of l

What Do You Live By? Lesson 6 | Exodus 20:14 | Home Groups | 02.20.22

Lesson 3: Remember the Sabbath 
Home Group 10 Commandments Study 
 
1. What do you need right now? Where does that come from? Take some time to consider those questions in your group. 
[Read Exodus 20:8-11] 
2. What are the main parts of this command? What was God’s intent in giving it? 
3. What past experiences have you had that were positive or negative regarding this command? Were those experiences strict and legalistic or lax and careless? 
4. What is your natural response when you are given a command? Have you responded like that to this command? 
5. The invitation to rest is intended to revive us, but instead it seems that we are prone to work-a-holism or laziness. Is this an accurate description? 
6. Worship is also a time to be refreshed and refocused. In what ways has worship been a part of daily life? What makes it holy? 
7. What does Ezekiel 20:12, 20 describe as a purpose for the Sabbath? 
8. Jesus responds to questions about the Sabbath in Mark 2:26-27, Matthew 12:8, and Luke 6:9. How does Jesus’ responses inform our understanding of the Sabbath? 
9. How does Hebrews 4:8-12 describe our need for God’s rest. 
10. What revives or refreshes you in your relationship with Jesus? What has he done to provide rest or a reason to worship for you?

Lesson 3: Remember the Sabbath Home Group 10 Commandments Study 1. What do you need right now? Where does that come ...

What Do You Live By? Lesson 3 | Exodus 20:8-11 | Home Groups | 01.30.22

What Do You Live By? | Exodus 19:1-4 | Sermon Only | 01.02.22 
 
Embark with us in the new sermon series on the 10 Commandments. Pastor Nick helps us understand what God is doing in our lives by examining what God was doing in Exodus 19:1-4. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121 
 
Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! http://emmauslutheran.org/give 
 
Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc www.instagram.com/emmausaflc www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 
 
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What Do You Live By? | Exodus 19:1-4 | Sermon Only | 01.02.22

Embark with us in the new sermon series on the 10 Commandments. Pastor Nick helps us understand what God is doing in our lives by examining what God was doing in Exodus 19:1-4.

We would love to pray with you today! https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 

Fill out our virtual Connection Card: https://emmauslutheran.churchcenter.com/people/forms/152121 

Be apart of Emmaus' Mission through giving! http://emmauslutheran.org/give 

Connect with us online… 
www.emmauslutheran.org www.facebook.com/Emmausaflc www.instagram.com/emmausaflc www.twitter.com/EmmausAFLC 

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What Do You Live By? | Exodus 19:1-4 | Sermon Only | 01.02.22

Week 1: This Child – Brings Hope! 
Anticipate Jesus 
 
[Before you get started read 1 Peter 1:3-9] 
 
1. [Discussion starter] What do you hope for? Advent is a time for anticipation, but it is easy to put our expectations on things that are uncertain. What things are certain and what things are unknown from your life? 
 
2. Start by listing the things that Peter is thanking God for or blessings Him for in this text. 
 
3. Verse 3 describes a living hope. How is it living and what does that mean? How does that living hope affect our lives today? 
 
4. Verse 4 describes an amazing inheritance. Does that inheritance excite you, and if so, why? What makes the promises of God’s inheritance so much greater than anything we can describe or measure on this side of heaven? 
 
5. Verse 5 starts with the word who. Whom is that describing? What is God’s power guarding? What images come to your mind when you think of God’s power guarding you? 
 
6. Our faith can easily turn to doubt at any moment of trial. How come this faith has the statement of God’s power guarding it? 
 
7. Verses 6-7 talk about trials and tests. What benefit can we gain from tests or trials? What are some of your priorities or values that have been molded through difficulties? 
 
8. Verse 8 describes a deep, personal, loving relationship. How does that feed back to the topic of “This Child – brings Hope” 
 
9. If you were talking to someone that looked or felt hopeless, what from this lesson would you be able to share with them to help them see, This Child?

Week 1: This Child – Brings Hope!
Anticipate Jesus
 
[Before you get started read 1 Peter 1:3-9]
 
1. [Discussion starter] What do you hope for? Advent is a time for anticipation, but it is easy to put our expectations on things that are uncertain. What things are certain and what things are unknown from your life?
 
2. Start by listing the things that Peter is thanking God for or blessings Him for in this text. 
  
3. Verse 3 describes a living hope. How is it living and what does that mean? How does that living hope affect our lives today? 
  
4. Verse 4 describes an amazing inheritance. Does that inheritance excite you, and if so, why?  What makes the promises of God’s inheritance so much greater than anything we can describe or measure on this side of heaven?
  
5. Verse 5 starts with the word who. Whom is that describing? What is God’s power guarding? What images come to your mind when you think of God’s power guarding you?
  
6. Our faith can easily turn to doubt at any moment of

This Child Lesson 1 | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | Home Groups | 11.28.21

Pr. Nick preached about the fruits of the Spirit as we dive deeper into discovering and living out our spiritual gifts. 
 
"For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do." -Galatians 5:17 
 
We are in a tug-of-war between our flesh and the Spirit. Each day we can follow the desires of our wants and pleasures rather than walk in-step with the Spirit. 
 
We need the Holy Spirit to transform our selfish hearts and bring us into a new direction. 
Fruit grows if you are a branch of the vine! The life of the Spirit grows naturally and organically as a result of natural growth in relationship with God. 
 
The fruit of the Spirit is Jesus in us! It’s not moralism or spiritual elitism. It's not "I'm better than the person next to me". It's that our flesh has been crucified with our Savior and that we are no longest living for the flesh. 
 
It's a life and relationship that takes you… 
….places you thought you would never go 
…into deeper more meaningful experiences 
 
Following Jesus is a wondrous and majestic journey, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Sometimes it feels confusing, vulnerable, and lonely - like a tug of war. 
 
It's a Spirit led adventure that leads to freedom to live out our God-given abilities and gifts. 
 
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Pr. Nick  preached about the fruits of the Spirit as we dive deeper into discovering and living out our spiritual gifts. 

"For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do." -Galatians 5:17

We are in a tug-of-war between our flesh and the Spirit. Each day we can follow the desires of our wants and pleasures rather than walk in-step with the Spirit.

We need the Holy Spirit to transform our selfish hearts and bring us into a new direction. 
Fruit grows if you are a branch of the vine! The life of the Spirit grows naturally and organically as a result of natural growth in relationship with God. 

The fruit of the Spirit is Jesus in us! It’s not moralism or spiritual elitism. It's not "I'm better than the person next to me". It's that our flesh has been crucified with our Savior and that we are no longest living for the flesh. 

It's a life and r

A Spiritual Tug of War | Galatians 5:17-26 | Sermon Only | 10.31.21

Pr. Kevin preached on going from groaning to glory as we dove deeper into discovering and living out our spiritual gifts. 
 
"And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies." -Romans 8:23 
 
The groaning causes us to long for the glory that will come… 
…vs. 22 - Outward Groans - Creation has been groaning since Genesis 3. Sin affects more that the one who is doing the action. 
…vs. 19 - Visible Glory - When everything will be restored to how it was created and the curse of sin is gone. 
…vs. 23 - Inner Groans- Sin also affects our inner being. The internal battle affects our ability to follow the Spirit, use our spiritual gifts, and live our lives for the Lord. 
…vs. 24 - Anticipated Glory - We have this hope that He is the One knocking at the door ready to meet us. 
 
The groaning causes us to long for Jesus' coming. 
 
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Pr. Kevin preached on going from groaning to glory as we dove deeper into discovering and living out our spiritual gifts. 

"And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies." -Romans 8:23

The groaning causes us to long for the glory that will come…
…vs. 22 - Outward Groans - Creation has been groaning since Genesis 3. Sin affects more that the one who is doing the action.
…vs. 19 - Visible Glory - When everything will be restored to how it was created and the curse of sin is gone. 
…vs. 23 - Inner Groans- Sin also affects our inner being. The internal battle affects our ability to follow the Spirit, use our spiritual gifts, and live our lives for the Lord. 
…vs. 24 - Anticipated Glory - We have this hope that He is the One knocking at the door ready to meet us. 

The groaning causes us to long for Jesus' coming. 

We would love to pray with you today!
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From Groaning to Glory | Romans 8:18-28 | Sermon Only | 10.24.21

Pr. Kevin preached about what is means to be a living sacrifice as we dove deeper into discovering and living out our spiritual gifts. 
 
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." -Romans 12:1 
 
The benefit of a living sacrifice… 
…God gave us differing gifts in order that we would depend on one another. 
…There is no love without giving - it requires surrender, sacrifice, and thing selflessly. 
 
The benefit of a holy sacrifice… 
…A holy sacrifice is one that is done unto God or for God. It is done with a renewed mind, in faith, by faith. 
 
The benefit of an acceptable sacrifice… 
…One that is transformed rather that conformed. 
…Free from competition, comparison and chaos 
…Done in humility rather that pride, done for the body of Christ. 
 
The greatest benefit of a sacrifice is on the cross… 
…It is the cross where Jesus bought life for you 
…It is the cross where the Christ, the Holy Sacrifice made full satisfaction for your sin 
…It is the cross where the Lord made you acceptable to God. 
 
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Pr. Kevin preached about what is means to be a living sacrifice as we dove deeper into discovering and living out our spiritual gifts. 

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." -Romans 12:1

The benefit of a living sacrifice…
…God gave us differing gifts in order that we would depend on one another. 
…There is no love without giving - it requires surrender, sacrifice, and thing selflessly.

The benefit of a holy sacrifice…
…A holy sacrifice is one that is done unto God or for God. It is done with a renewed mind, in faith, by faith.

The benefit of an acceptable sacrifice…
…One that is transformed rather that conformed.
…Free from competition, comparison and chaos
…Done in humility rather that pride, done for the body of Christ. 

The greatest benefit of a sacrifice is on the cross…
…It is the cross where Jesus bought life for you
…It is the cross where the Ch

Benefits of Sacrifice | Romans 12:1-8 | Sermon Only | 10.10.21

Pr. Nick preached about what love has to do with discovering and living out your spiritual gifts. 
 
"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." -1 Corinthians 13:13 
 
Until that day we stand before Him face to face when Christ Jesus has finally and completely restored all things to the way God intended we still need… 
…Hope - our hope rests in Christ and that day. 
…Faith - faith is the evidence of things not seen, so we need faith now, but when they are seen we will no longer need faith or hope. 
But love… it will always be and we will be and on that day we will be in perfect relationship with our Heavenly Father. 
 
Love ties it all together 
 
The point here is - Spiritual gifts do not have meaning if void of love. Spiritual gifts find their value in their purpose - Sharing the love and grace of Christ. You can get everything right, but if you don’t get this right you have it all wrong 
 
We do not have true love in our hearts. It comes from God by way of His sacrifice and atonement. Jesus took on our arrogance, pride, and selfishness so that we could have eternal life and could live out His purposes and blessings. Love bears all things because upon Himself all things were taken, in order that we could experience all things for eternity with Him. 
 
God is patient with you and kind. He does not keep record of your wrongs — on the cross He cast them as far as the east is from the west. He does not rejoice in wrongdoing or injustice but He rejoices in the truth. He bares all things, and has endured all things… Because He is love. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
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Pr. Nick preached about what love has to do with discovering and living out your spiritual gifts. 

"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." -1 Corinthians 13:13

Until that day we stand before Him face to face when Christ Jesus has finally and completely restored all things to the way God intended we still need…
…Hope - our hope rests in Christ and that day.
…Faith - faith is the evidence of things not seen, so we need faith now, but when they are seen we will no longer need faith or hope. 
But love… it will always be and we will be and on that day we will be in perfect relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Love ties it all together

The point here is - Spiritual gifts do not have meaning if void of love. Spiritual gifts find their value in their purpose - Sharing the love and grace of Christ. You can get everything right, but if you don’t get this right you have it all wrong

We do not have true love in our hearts. It comes from God by w

What’s Love Gotta Do With It? | I Corinthians 12:31-13:13 | 10.3.21 | Sermon Only

Pr. Nick preached about the benefits of discovering spiritual gifts in our new sermon series, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts from 1 Corinthians 12:1-10 
 
Verse 4 says these gifts are for service and activities that make up many different aspects of ministry and facets for growing together as the Body of Christ and reaching other with the gospel… but all are united in One Spirit and purpose. 
 
What does Gifts mean? 
…Displays of God’s grace/blessing - They are more than natural abilities you are born with like singing, they are spiritual and supernatural. They are gifts that you could not know if not from God. 
 
What are gifts for? 
2. Gifts for the common good - It’s not for you that you have been given a gift… it’s for the common good… but it will bless you to live out your gifts and abilities. 
 
Common good’ is a picture of the church functioning, displaying properly 
 
3 Questions to ask yourself… 
…Do my actions support the greater whole? 
…Do my opinions unite or divide? 
…Do my words build up or tear down? 
 
Common good is about His relationship with us maturing/growing and it’s about God’s long term plan. 
 
Jesus made a way so that you could fit in and all who are in didn’t get in because of what they did instead by what He did! Your place in Him is given freely because He loves you! 
 
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Pr. Nick preached about the benefits of discovering spiritual gifts in our new sermon series, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts from 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Verse 4 says these gifts are for service and activities that make up many different aspects of ministry and facets for growing together as the Body of Christ and reaching other with the gospel…  but all are united in One Spirit and purpose. 

What does Gifts mean?
…Displays of God’s grace/blessing - They are more than natural abilities you are born with like singing, they are spiritual and supernatural. They are gifts that you could not know if not from God. 

What are gifts for?
2. Gifts for the common good - It’s not for you that you have been given a gift… it’s for the common good… but it will bless you to live out your gifts and abilities.

Common good’ is a picture of the church functioning, displaying properly

3 Questions to ask yourself…
…Do my actions support the greater whole? 
…Do my opinions unite or divide? 
…Do my words

Sermon Only | Why Should I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? | 1 Corinthians 12:1-10 | 09.19.21

Pr. Nick kicked off our new sermon series, "Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts" as he preached on walking in a manner worthy of the call from Ephesians 4:1-12. 
 
This last Sunday was the 70th year anniversary of Emmaus' worship services and we want to continue to be a church is that is eager to maintain unity and walk in a manner worthy of the calling. 
 
We are not a result of random chance but rather we are part of a collective that God has designed and formed to fulfill His greater purposes. No one is overlooked; each of us has been given special ability for the greater good. 
 
He is the Vine we are the branches - the branches bare fruit if they are connected to the Vine. It's all in Him. 
 
There are not elite and non-elite Christians. Full time workers or part-time working in the Kingdom… 
…We all play a role. 
 
Walk in a manner worthy means… 
…The believer maintains unity in the bond of peace because we are connected to Him. 
…The believer lives our the call when connected to Him. 
…His righteousness is our righteousness - We are worthy because He is worthy. 
 
The key to discovery your role and your spiritual gift or gifts is found in a heart that is fully surrendered to the finished and completed work of Jesus Christ on the cross and the victory that we already possess in His resurrection… 
 
Where do you fit in? 
…It starts with a unified purpose in Him and through Jesus. 
…You fit in - in Jesus and in Jesus we are unified together. 
 
How might we better connect to Him so therefore we will be better connected to the collective Church in order to life in the blessing that God has made us for and desires to work in and through we? 
 
We need real tangible interaction especially if we are going to reach the world for Christ. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
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Pr. Nick kicked off our new sermon series, "Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts" as he preached on walking in a manner worthy of the call from Ephesians 4:1-12.

This last Sunday was the 70th year anniversary of Emmaus' worship services and we want to continue to be a church is that is eager to maintain unity and walk in a manner worthy of the calling. 

We are not a result of random chance but rather we are part of a collective that God has designed and formed to fulfill His greater purposes. No one is overlooked; each of us has been given special ability for the greater good. 

He is the Vine we are the branches - the branches bare fruit if they are connected to the Vine. It's all in Him. 

There are not elite and non-elite Christians. Full time workers or part-time working in the Kingdom…
…We all play a role.

Walk in a manner worthy means…
…The believer maintains unity in the bond of peace because we are connected to Him. 
…The believer lives our the call when connected to Him.
…His r

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10:30am Service | Where do I fit in? | Ephesians 4:1-12 | 09.12.21

Pr. Nick closed out our sermon series on The Solas as he preached on Glory Alone from Romans 8:16-23; 28-30. 
 
We are glory-oriented people…We are created to glorify. 
 
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” -Habakkuk 2:14 
 
As water covers water. The knowledge of God’s glory is that to the universe. It consumes. His glory is everywhere…. 
…Glory is one of the characteristics that makes God who He is, and in turn - all of His characteristics are glorious. 
…God displays His glory in that it emanates from Him…And that is not only seen in the material world we see, but has always been intended to be seen through us. 
 
We are a picture of His glory - We are image bearers of God… 
…everyone will glorify God. 
…How will you glorify God - poorly, or in a dishonoring way? Or will you honor God appropriately? 
 
Our fallen nature is to be selfish. We chose small temporary glories over the glory God wanted to share with us… 
…Rather than thank God and give Him the honor and praise we took the honor ourselves and or gave it to lesser beings. 
…Rather than live as image barriers of His glory we have become obsessed with our own images and images of things around us. 
 
But God’s love - the amazing thing about God’s love for us is that although we traded it away, corrupted it and gave away the glory God - His glory has remained. 
 
Jesus came to pay the penalty of falling short of His glory and conquered sin and death in order that we could be glorified through Him. 
 
To behold the God of glory, we must behold Christ crucified - which is suffering with Christ 
 
How do we suffer with Christ? 
…Have courage to live out your faith despite what people say or may do to you 
…Embracing the road that God has for you despite its struggles 
…Suffer with a neighbor or a loved one 
 
As a church we are called to find those who are suffering and engage the sufferings on this earth in order that more and more people would know the hope of eternal glories that await beyond this momentary suffering we are all experiencing. Not avoiding those who suffer… but being there in the suffering… when going through suffering most just need someone not to fix it but to stand by them, to suffer with. 
 
We would love to pray with you today! 
https://www.emmauslutheran.org/prayer 
 
Fill out our virtual Connection Card: 
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Connect with us online… 
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Pr. Nick closed out our sermon series on The Solas as he preached on Glory Alone from Romans 8:16-23; 28-30.

We are glory-oriented people…We are created to glorify.

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” -Habakkuk 2:14 

As water covers water. The knowledge of God’s glory is that to the universe. It consumes. His glory is everywhere….
…Glory is one of the characteristics that makes God who He is, and in turn - all of His characteristics are glorious. 
…God displays His glory in that it emanates from Him…And that is not only seen in the material world we see, but has always been intended to be seen through us. 

We are a picture of His glory - We are image bearers of God…
…everyone will glorify God.
…How will you glorify God - poorly, or in a dishonoring way? Or will you honor God appropriately?

Our fallen nature is to be selfish. We chose small temporary glories over the glory God wanted to share with us…
…Rather than 

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