Faith Temple Church
Resurrection Sunday
  • More Than Anything
  • You Are My Strength
  • he rose

      • Matthew 28:6KJV1900

  • Song

      • Luke 24:13–27NKJV

      • Luke 4:18–19NKJV

      • 2 Corinthians 4:4NKJV

      • 1 Corinthians 11:23–31NKJV

  • Luke 24:13-26

    The sermon "The Road to Emmaus" explores the movement from despair to hope through an encounter with the Risen Christ. Based on Luke 24:13–35, this outline traces the disciples' journey from blind disappointment to a "burning heart" of recognition and joy.
    Introduction
    Illustration: Imagine a traveler lost in a thick, blinding fog. They are only a few feet from their destination, but because they cannot see it, they feel completely hopeless and abandoned. This was the state of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. They were walking right next to the very Hope they thought they had lost, but their "eyes were kept from recognizing him" (v. 16) by the fog of their own grief and unmet expectations.
    Context: It is the afternoon of the Resurrection. While Jerusalem is buzzing with rumors of an empty tomb, two followers are walking away from the city, crushed by the events of the weekend.
    Thesis: Jesus meets us in our darkest moments of doubt, reorients our lives through His Word, he takes His word and reorders our steps, he takes His word and reveals Himself to us in the breaking of bread.

    I. The Presence in Our Perplexity (vv. 13–24)

    Jesus enters our confusion even when we are walking in the wrong direction.
    The Reality of Disappointment: The disciples were "looking sad" (v. 17) because their specific expectations of a political redeemer had been shattered by the cross.
    The Hidden Companion: Jesus draws near to them in their walking and talking, showing that He is interested in our honest struggles and questions.
    The Blindness of Unbelief: Despite hearing reports of the empty tomb (v. 22-24), they lacked the spiritual sight to believe the miracle had actually occurred.
    the Messiah announced that He came to heal the fivefold damage that sin brings. Sin does great damage, so there must be a great work of redemption.
    Luke 4:18–19 ““The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.””
    · To preach the gospel to the poor: Sin impoverishes, and the Messiah brings good news to the poor.
    · To heal the brokenhearted: Sin breaks hearts, and the Messiah has good news for the brokenhearted.
    · To proclaim liberty to the captives: Sin makes people captive and enslaves them, and the Messiah comes to set them free.
    · Recovery of sight to the blind: Sin blinds us, and the Messiah comes to heal our spiritual and moral blindness.
    · To set at liberty those who are oppressed: Sin oppresses its victims, and the Messiah comes to bring liberty to the oppressed.

    II. The Power of the Scriptures (vv. 25–27)

    Jesus uses the Word of God to correct our perspective and set our hearts on fire.
    The Rebuke Of Foolishness: Jesus gently corrects their "slow hearts" for not believing everything the prophets had spoken.
    To "doubt in your heart" (Mark 11:23 “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” Means more than just having a fleeting thought of uncertainty; it refers to a deep, internal state of wavering or being divided within your core conviction. Out of the heart flows the issues of Life.
    The Necessity Of Suffering: He explains that the Christ had to suffer to enter His glory—transforming the cross from a sign of defeat into a sign of victory.
    The Christ Centered Bible: Beginning with Moses and the Prophets, He shows them that the entire Old Testament points directly to Him (v. 27).

    III. The Revelation in the Breaking of Bread (vv. 28–35)

    True recognition happens when we invite Jesus into our "home" and intimate fellowship.
    The Invitation To Stay: The disciples urge Jesus to "stay with us" (v. 29). Grace is often revealed when we persist in seeking His presence.Before they knew it was Jesus, they heard the word!
    The Moment Of Recognition: As Jesus takes, blesses, and breaks the bread, their eyes are opened (v. 31). The guest becomes the Host.
    The Call To Mission: Joy cannot be contained. Even though it was late, they immediately ran back to Jerusalem to tell others, "The Lord has risen indeed!" (v. 34).
    Did not our heart burn within us while He talked: Even when they didn’t know it was Jesus, even when they didn’t believe He was risen from the dead, their heart still burned because of the ministry of God’s Word and of Jesus, the Living Word of God.
    i. God’s word can have this same effect on our heart, even when we don’t know that it is Jesus doing that work.
    ii. Neither of them knew the other’s heart burned until Jesus left. After that, they could have a fellowship of flaming hearts together. One reason Jesus left was so that they would love one another, and minister to one another.
    Conclusion & Application
    Summary: The Road to Emmaus reminds us that Jesus is never closer than when we feel He is furthest away. He walks with us in our doubts, speaks to us through His Word, and reveals Himself in fellowship.
    Application:
    Identify Your Emmaus Road: Where are you walking in disappointment today? Bring those honest "why" questions to Jesus.
    Open The Word: If your heart feels cold, return to the Scriptures to see how they point to the sufficiency of Christ.
    Invite Him In: Don't let your encounter with God be a "passing by." Specifically ask Him to "stay" and lead your life.

  • Luke 24:13-26

    The sermon "The Road to Emmaus" explores the movement from despair to hope through an encounter with the Risen Christ. Based on Luke 24:13–35, this outline traces the disciples' journey from blind disappointment to a "burning heart" of recognition and joy.
    Introduction
    Illustration: Imagine a traveler lost in a thick, blinding fog. They are only a few feet from their destination, but because they cannot see it, they feel completely hopeless and abandoned. This was the state of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. They were walking right next to the very Hope they thought they had lost, but their "eyes were kept from recognizing him" (v. 16) by the fog of their own grief and unmet expectations.
    Context: It is the afternoon of the Resurrection. While Jerusalem is buzzing with rumors of an empty tomb, two followers are walking away from the city, crushed by the events of the weekend.
    Thesis: Jesus meets us in our darkest moments of doubt, reorients our lives through His Word, he takes His word and reorders our steps, he takes His word and reveals Himself to us in the breaking of bread.

    I. The Presence in Our Perplexity (vv. 13–24)

    Jesus enters our confusion even when we are walking in the wrong direction.
    The Reality of Disappointment: The disciples were "looking sad" (v. 17) because their specific expectations of a political redeemer had been shattered by the cross.
    The Hidden Companion: Jesus draws near to them in their walking and talking, showing that He is interested in our honest struggles and questions.
    The Blindness of Unbelief: Despite hearing reports of the empty tomb (v. 22-24), they lacked the spiritual sight to believe the miracle had actually occurred.
    the Messiah announced that He came to heal the fivefold damage that sin brings. Sin does great damage, so there must be a great work of redemption.
    Luke 4:18–19 ““The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.””
    · To preach the gospel to the poor: Sin impoverishes, and the Messiah brings good news to the poor.
    · To heal the brokenhearted: Sin breaks hearts, and the Messiah has good news for the brokenhearted.
    · To proclaim liberty to the captives: Sin makes people captive and enslaves them, and the Messiah comes to set them free.
    · Recovery of sight to the blind: Sin blinds us, and the Messiah comes to heal our spiritual and moral blindness.
    · To set at liberty those who are oppressed: Sin oppresses its victims, and the Messiah comes to bring liberty to the oppressed.

    II. The Power of the Scriptures (vv. 25–27)

    Jesus uses the Word of God to correct our perspective and set our hearts on fire.
    The Rebuke Of Foolishness: Jesus gently corrects their "slow hearts" for not believing everything the prophets had spoken.
    To "doubt in your heart" (Mark 11:23 “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” Means more than just having a fleeting thought of uncertainty; it refers to a deep, internal state of wavering or being divided within your core conviction. Out of the heart flows the issues of Life.
    The Necessity Of Suffering: He explains that the Christ had to suffer to enter His glory—transforming the cross from a sign of defeat into a sign of victory.
    The Christ Centered Bible: Beginning with Moses and the Prophets, He shows them that the entire Old Testament points directly to Him (v. 27).

    III. The Revelation in the Breaking of Bread (vv. 28–35)

    True recognition happens when we invite Jesus into our "home" and intimate fellowship.
    The Invitation To Stay: The disciples urge Jesus to "stay with us" (v. 29). Grace is often revealed when we persist in seeking His presence.Before they knew it was Jesus, they heard the word!
    The Moment Of Recognition: As Jesus takes, blesses, and breaks the bread, their eyes are opened (v. 31). The guest becomes the Host.
    The Call To Mission: Joy cannot be contained. Even though it was late, they immediately ran back to Jerusalem to tell others, "The Lord has risen indeed!" (v. 34).
    Did not our heart burn within us while He talked: Even when they didn’t know it was Jesus, even when they didn’t believe He was risen from the dead, their heart still burned because of the ministry of God’s Word and of Jesus, the Living Word of God.
    i. God’s word can have this same effect on our heart, even when we don’t know that it is Jesus doing that work.
    ii. Neither of them knew the other’s heart burned until Jesus left. After that, they could have a fellowship of flaming hearts together. One reason Jesus left was so that they would love one another, and minister to one another.
    Conclusion & Application
    Summary: The Road to Emmaus reminds us that Jesus is never closer than when we feel He is furthest away. He walks with us in our doubts, speaks to us through His Word, and reveals Himself in fellowship.
    Application:
    Identify Your Emmaus Road: Where are you walking in disappointment today? Bring those honest "why" questions to Jesus.
    Open The Word: If your heart feels cold, return to the Scriptures to see how they point to the sufficiency of Christ.
    Invite Him In: Don't let your encounter with God be a "passing by." Specifically ask Him to "stay" and lead your life.
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