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About Emmaus
Emmaus is a Reformed Baptist church in Hemet, California. We are a community of Christ followers who love God, love one another, and serve the church, community, and nations, for the glory of God and for our joy.
Our hope is that you will make Emmaus your home and that you will begin to grow with us as we study the scriptures and, through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, live in a way that honors our great King.
Time & Location
LORD'S DAY WORSHIP (SUNDAYS)
10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
EMMAUS ESSENTIALS
Sunday School For Adults
9:00am to 9:45am most Sundays (Schedule)
In the Chapel
MAILING ADDRESS
43430 E. Florida Ave. #F329
Hemet, CA 92544
LORD'S DAY WORSHIP (SUNDAYS)
10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
EMMAUS ESSENTIALS
Sunday School For Adults
9:00am to 9:45am most Sundays (Schedule)
In the Chapel
MAILING ADDRESS
43430 E. Florida Ave. #F329
Hemet, CA 92544
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Interested in becoming a member? Please join us for a four-week study in which we will make a case from the scriptures for local church membership and introduce the ministries, government, doctrines, and distinctive's of Emmaus Reformed Baptist Church.
Gospel Community Groups
Gospel Community Groups are small group Bible studies. They are designed to provide an opportunity for the members of Emmaus to build deeper relationships with one another. Groups meet throughout the week to discuss the sermons from the previous Sunday, to share life, and to pray.
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Emmaus Essentials
Emmaus Essentials classes are currently offered online Sundays at 9AM. It is through our Emmaus Essentials (Sunday School) that we hope to experience an in depth study of the scriptures and Christian theology. These classes focus on the study of systematic theology, biblical theology, church history, and other topics practical to Christian living.
Catechesis
An audio teaching series through the Baptist Catechism aimed to instruct in foundational Christian doctrine and to encourage obedience within God’s people.
Theology In Particular PODCAST
A podcast produced for International Reformed Baptist Seminary: a forum for discussion of important scriptural and theological subjects by faculty, administrators, and friends of IRBS.
An Intoduction To The Christian Faith
A 24 lesson Bible study in which we consider “what man ought to believe concerning God, and what duty God requireth of man” (Baptist Catechism #6).
Emmaus Resources
- Bible Reading Plan
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- Catechism For Girls And Boys
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Multi-Generational Church Ministry
At Emmaus we believe that God has given parents, especially fathers the authority and responsibility to train and instruct children up in the Lord. In addition, we believe that God has ordained the gathering of all generations, young to old, to worship Him together in one place and at one time. Therefore, each and every Sunday our children worship the Lord alongside their parents and other members of God’s family.
Mar 14
9
Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)
- The Names of God: Jehovah Tsidkenu
- Meaning: The Lord Our Righteousness
- Jeremiah 23:5, 6; 33:16; Ezekiel 36:26, 27
Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)
- The Promise, Hemet CA – Website
Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)
- Country: Italy
- Population: 61,482,000
- Religion: Roman Catholic 81{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, No Professed Religion 14{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical Less than 1{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about Italy and the missionaries in that country.
“Give us this day our daily bread”
Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)
Pray For One Another (James 5:16)
- Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.
Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)
- Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
- Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier
Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)
- Local: Hemet & San Jacinto Council Member – Linda Krupa, Andrew Kotyuk
- State: Governor – Jerry Brown
- Nation: Speaker of the House & Majority Leader – Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)
“lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).
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Worship through Song
Sunday Worship Set
All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.
- “Blessed Be Your Name” by Matt Redman
- “Revelation Song” as done by Shane & Shane
- Revelation Song
- “O Great God” by Sovereign Grace Music
- “Praise the Father, Praise the Son” by Chris Tomlin
- “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: Psalms
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standard WSC #10
- Q. How did God create man?
- A. God created man, male and female, in His own image and in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, to rule over the other creatures.
Memory Verse(s)
- “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27,ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Genesis 1:26-2:25
- Support Passages: Ecclesiastes 12:7; Luke 23:43; Matthew 10:28; Daniel 7:15; I Corinthians 15:45-54; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Philippians 1:23-24; Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:24
- Bible Story: Genesis 1:26-30, 2:15-25; Man and woman were made perfect without sin.
Thoughts
- Mankind is created special; no other created thing is made in the image of God. This means there are aspects about mankind that are similar but not as complete or powerful as God’s. For example, we like God can make decisions, have dominion over creation, are social, express emotion, have an intellect, can reason, our spirit is immortal, and we are creative. In addition we can express limited amounts of love, truth, justice, and mercy.
- Mankind was created without sin. Before the fall of man Adam and Eve were right with God and holy. As a result of sin man has lost that position requiring the redeeming blood of Christ to place us back into the state of righteousness and holiness.
Discussion Questions
- Why is human life so sacred?
- What does it mean that mankind is created in the image of God?
- Is anything else created in the image of God?
- Spiritually speaking, how was mankind created?
- What does it mean that Adam and Eve were righteous and holy?
- What does it mean to rule over the other creatures?
- How can we do this today?
Devotional Thoughts, Creation, Family Worship, Lord's Prayer, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Posted by .
Mar 14
6
Publisher’s Synopsis: “Murray systematically explains the two sides of redemption: its accomplishment by Christ and its application to the life of the redeemed. In Part I he considers the necessity, nature, perfection, and extent of the atonement. In Part II Murray offers careful expositions of the scriptural teaching about calling, regeneration, sanctification, and glorification.”
Nerd Factor: Medium
Emmaus Staff Comments: I (Joe) have recommended two other books on the Doctrine of Salvation in the past – and I would still recommend them. But I would be amiss if I failed to recommend John Murray’s classic, “Redemption Accomplished and Applied.” I would say that the reading level of this book is a bit higher than the others, but it is certainly worth the investment.
The book is broken in to two parts, as the title suggests. The first section examines the work of Christ and his accomplishment of redemption. The question under consideration is, what did Christ accomplish at his coming – through his life, death and resurrection? The second section of the book examines the application of redemption. The question here is, how is the work that Christ accomplished applied to individuals as they live in human history?
John Murray’s writing style is clear. The categories that he presents are immensely helpful when seeking to understand this often misunderstood doctrine. I do hope that you put this book on your wish list, and that you are strengthened by it in the not to distant future.
Purchase Options: Amazon, Monergism Books
Mar 14
4
1. Do you have a favorite Psalm? Which one? Why is it your favorite? Share.
2. How are you daily bringing glory to God? How is God being glorified through your life? Remember: it is not boasting if you give all the glory to God.
3. Are there any idols of the heart that have been above the glorification of God in your life? If yes, what needs to change to put Gods glory first again?
4. Are you currently trusting in the Lord for all things? Are you content in your current situations (work, home, health, family)? Great trust displays great faith.
5. Name at least 3 things in your life right now that you can praise God for. (Yes, I know, we should praise God for all things. But you know what I mean.) Share.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
Mar 14
3
MEMORY VERSE:
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Hebrews 11:6, ESV).
Doctrinal Standards WSC #8 & 9:
Q. How does God carry out His decrees?
A. God carries out His decrees in creation and providence.
Q. What is creation?
A. Creation is God’s making everything out of nothing by His powerful word in six days – and all very good.
Weekly Passages, Posted by .
Mar 14
2
Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)
- The Names of God: Jehovah Shammah
- Meaning: The Lord is There, The Lord My Companion
- Ezekiel 48:35; Psalm 46
Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)
- Reformed Baptist Church of Riverside, Riverside CA – Website
Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)
- Country: Germany
- Population: 81,147,000
- Religion: Catholic 31, No Professed Religion 31, Evangelical 2
- Click here for information about Germany and the missionaries in that country.
“Give us this day our daily bread”
Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)
Pray For One Another (James 5:16)
- Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.
Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)
- Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
- Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier
Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)
- Local: Hemet & San Jacinto Mayor Pro Tem – Robert Youssef, Crystal Ruiz
- State: Assembly – Melissa A. Melandez
- Nation: Speaker of the House & Majority Leader – John Boehner, Harry Reid
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)
“lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).
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Worship through Song
Sunday Worship Set
All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.
- “Indescribable” by Chris Tomlin
- “Jesus Lord of Heaven” by Phil Wickham
- “Mighty is the Power of the Cross” by Chris Tomlin
- “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” by Matt Redman
- “Come Thou Fount”
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: Psalm 42
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standards WSC #8 & 9
- Q. How does God carry out His decrees?
- A. God carries out His decrees in creation and providence.
- Q. What is creation?
- A. Creation is God’s making everything out of nothing by His powerful word in six days – and all very good.
Memory Verse(s)
- “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Hebrews 11:6, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Genesis 1:1-25
- Support Passages: Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 1:20; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 1:16; Psalm 33:6-12
- Bible Story: Genesis 1; the six days of creation.
Thoughts
- God has always existed and He created everything out of nothing. When He created He created everything “very good” which means without sin. God is not the author of sin.
- God carries out His plans or decrees by creating then taking care (providence) of what He created. Our God is not the god of the Deist who created and then withdrew from creation. The God of the Bible has created with a purpose and is always actively implementing that purpose.
- The fact that God has personally created you and has given you a purpose provides meaning to our lives.
Discussion Questions
- What does decree mean?
- What does providence mean?
- Contrast what the world teaches with what the bible teaches concerning origins.
- The world and Bible explain the origin of life completely differently. Why is this? (Think worldview of God and man).
- Which came first, God’s decrees or creation?
- Why does it matter which one came first?
- What does it mean that God created everything good? Why is this important?
- If everything comes from something, where did God come from?
- How can you use the fact that everything comes from something to prove a constant being (God) ?
Devotional Thoughts, Creation, Family Worship, God's Decrees, Household Worship Guide, Lord's Prayer, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Posted by .
Feb 14
26
MEMORY VERSE:
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him” (Ephesians 1:3-4, ESV).
Doctrinal Standard WSC #7:
Q. What are the decrees of God?
A. The decrees of God are His eternal plan based on the purpose of His will, by which, for His own glory, He has foreordained everything that happens.
Weekly Passages, Posted by .
Feb 14
24
1. What is your main motivation for life? Don’t just give a simple and conditioned response. Really think about it and try to put it in one sentence.
2. Do you have any idols that have over taken the reign of Christ in your life? Anything we are not willing to hand fully over to God is a potential idol.
3. Are you being faithful in standing for and sharing Christ outside of church (home, work, school, etc.)? Share.
4. How has pride been a hinderance in your Christian Faith during the last few weeks. Think about some specific examples and share with your group.
5. Paul’s toils and persecution for the Christian faith is an example to us all. How are you living for Christ and furthering His kingdom in all you do? What is your ministry?
Study Guides, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
Feb 14
23
Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)
- The Names of God: Jehovah Shalom
- Meaning: The Lord is Peace
- Numbers 6:22-27; Judges 6:22-24; Isaiah 9:6
Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)
Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)
- Country: Finland
- Population: 5,266,000
- Lutheran Church of Finland: 83{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Lutheran Church Attendance Weekly: 3{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, No Professed Religion: 16{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical Affiliation: 12{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about Finland and the missionaries in that country.
“Give us this day our daily bread”
Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)
Pray For One Another (James 5:16)
- Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.
Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)
- Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
- Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier
Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)
- Local: Hemet & San Jacinto Mayor Pro Tem – Shellie Milne, Alonso Ledezma
- State: Lieutenant Governor & Attorney General – Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris
- Nation: Vice President & Secretary of State – Joe Biden, John Kerry
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)
“lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).
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Worship through Song
Sunday Worship Set
All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.
- “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” by Christy Nockels
- “Jesus Messiah” by Chris Tomlin
- “Search Me” by Tim Timmons
- “Jesus, Son of God” by Chris Tomlin
- “Before the Throne of God Above” by Shane & Shane
- “Praise the Father, Praise the Son” by Chris Tomlin
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: Will update.
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standard WSC #7
- Q. What are the decrees of God?
- A. The decrees of God are His eternal plan based on the purpose of His will, by which, for His own glory, He has foreordained everything that happens.
Memory Verse(s)
- “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him”(Ephesians 1:3-4, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
- Support Passages: Romans 8:26-39, 9:11-18; Acts 2:23, 4:24-28; John 6:44,65; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; I Peter 2:8; Genesis 18:19; Isaiah 5:1-7; Deuteronomy 7:6-11;
- Bible Story: Genesis 37:1-28, 50:15-21; Out of the evil of their heart Joseph’s brothers sold Joseph into slavery but God intended and used it for His good.
Thoughts
- There are a few prerequisites to understanding the decrees of God. First, it is often unclear to see how God is going to use a tragedy or difficult time in someone’s life while it is taking place. Joseph saw nothing but complete evil and despair when his brothers sold him into slavery. It was only after the fact that Joseph saw the plan of God. Second, the dichotomy of God’s sovereignty and mans responsibility is something one will never completely understand. While we will never know in this lifetime how it all works the Bible strongly teaches that God is sovereign and has ordained things while still giving us the responsibility to act and response to the choices we face.
- The fact that God has a purpose and is sovereign over all should fill us with humility and confidence that God will finish the work He has started in our lives.
- More studying on this topic can be done by reading chapter 3 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 as well as listing to lessons 8 and 9 from the Emmaus Essentials podcast under the same title.
Discussion Questions
- How does it make you feel that God is in control of everything?
- How do you think Joseph felt when is brother sold him into slavery? Did he know what God was going to do?
- If God is in control of everything why do bad things happen to good people?
- What has God promised to those who love Him? (Romans 8:28-29).
- What should be our attitude when difficult events happen in our lives?
- Ephesians 1 says God chose us for salvation before the earth was even created. Why did he do that?
- If God has chosen us for salvation and is in control of everything what should be our response?
Devotional Thoughts, Children Ministry, Family Worship, London Baptist Confession of Faith 1689, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Posted by .
"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
