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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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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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Catechesis
An audio teaching series through the Baptist Catechism aimed to instruct in foundational Christian doctrine and to encourage obedience within God’s people.
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.
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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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.
Nov 14
18
Text: John 2:23-3:8
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. According to this passage, “how” is one purified and cleansed from their sins? Support and give detail.
2. Discuss the “kingdom of God” as Jesus presents it. What is it and how does one enter it?
3. You were once dead, but God alone gave you life. Dwell on this and share your thoughts.
Family Application: encourage one another to be faithful in making time for family and personal devotions.
Evangelism Application: how was this sermon helpful in your evangelism efforts? Share and be specific.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Posted by .
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WEEKLY READINGS
SUNDAY > 1 Chr 7‐8, Heb 11, Amos 5, Ps 86
MONDAY > 1 Chr 9‐10, Heb 12, Amos 6, Ps 87‐88
TUESDAY > 1 Chr 11‐12, Heb 13, Amos 7, Ps 89
WEDNESDAY > 1 Chr 13‐14, Jas 1, Amos 8, Ps 90
THURSDAY > 1 Chr 15, Jas 2, Amos 9, Ps 91
FRIDAY > 1 Chr 16, Jas 3, Obad 1, Ps 92‐93
SATURDAY > 1 Chr 17, Jas 4, Jonah 1, Ps 94
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain… I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better” (Philippians 1:21, 23b, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #40:
Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
A. The souls of believers are at death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory, and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.
Weekly Passages, Posted by .
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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)
- Olive Branch Ministries Church, San Jacinto – Website
Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)
- Country: Ukraine
- Population: 44,573,000
- Religion: Roman Catholic: 10{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Orthodox: 61{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical: 4{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Non-religious: 19{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about Ukraine and how to prayer for this 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 – Robert Youssef, Crystal Ruiz
- State: Assembly & Senate – Melissa Melandez, Mike Morrell
- 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 the Father, Praise the Son” by Chris Tomlin
- “Your Great Name” by Natalie Grant
- “Jesus Paid it All”
- “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
- “O Great God” by Sovereign Grace Music
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: John 3:16-21
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Worship
Doctrinal Standard BC #40
- Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
- A. The souls of believers are at death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory, and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection
Memory Verse(s)
- For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain… I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better (Philippians 1:21, 23b, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: II Corinthians 5:1-10
- Support Passages: Philippians 1:21-23, Luke 23:43, Romans 15:2-4, I Corinthians 15:23, I John 3:2, Job 19:26-27
- Bible Story: II Kings 2:1-14
Thoughts
- Grudem describes the believer’s transformation at the moment they pass from this life (pg. 816-817). “Death is a temporary cessation of bodily life and a separation of the soul from the body. Once a believer has died, though his or her physical body remains on the earth and is buried, at the moment of death the soul (or spirit) of that believer goes immediately into the presence of God with rejoicing. When Paul thinks about death he says, ‘we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord’ (2 Cor. 5:8). To be away from the body is to be at home with the Lord. He also says that his desire is ‘to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better’ (Phil. 1:23). And Jesus said to the thief who was dying on the cross next to him, ‘today you will be with me in Paradise’ (Luke 23:43). The author of Hebrews says that when Christians come together to worship they come not only into the presence of God in heaven, but also into the presence of the ‘spirits of just men made perfect’ (Heb. 12:23). However, God will not leave our dead bodies in the earth forever, for when Christ returns the souls of believers will be reunited with their bodies, their bodies will be raised from the dead, and they will live with Christ eternally.” [1]
- Erickson in his book, Christian Theology (pg. 1011) provides a brief description of the glorified state of a believer in eternity. “In glorification the individual will also be perfected, morally and spiritually. Several biblical references point to a future completion of the process begun in regeneration and continued in sanctification. One of the most direct of these statements is Colossians 1:22: ‘ But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.’ The concept of future flawlessness or blamelessness is also found in Ephesians 1:4 and Jude 24. Guiltlessness is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:8. Paul prays that the Philippians’ ‘love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God’ (Phil 1:9-11). Our moral and spiritual perfection will be attained in part through the removal of temptation, for the source of sin and evil and temptation will have been conclusively overcome (Rev. 20:7-10).” [2]
Discussion Questions
- When a believer dies where does his soul/spirit go?
- What transformation takes place in a believer’s soul after they die?
- How is this made possible?
- Where does a believer’s body go once they die?
- Does their body remain in the ground for eternity? Explain
- What changes take place to a believers resurrected body?
[1] Grudem, Wayne (1994). Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Zondervan Publishing House.
[2] Erickson, Millard J. (1998). Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Baker Books.
Devotional Thoughts, Baptist Catechism, Death, Family Worship, Household Worship Guide, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Posted by .
Nov 14
11
Text: John 2:12-23
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Why does John place the cleansing of the temple at the beginning of his Gospel, where Matthew, Mark, and Luke place this event at the end of their Gospels? Discuss and support.
2. Discuss the meaning, symbolism, and significance of Jesus’ statement: Destroy this temple and in 3 days I will rebuild it.
Family Application: how are you doing in your family devotions? What things have worked for you and your family? Share with your group.
Evangelism Application: today members from Emmaus will go into the local community to evangelize. How can you support Emmaus in our evangelism efforts? Share with your group.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Posted by .
Nov 14
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WEEKLY READINGS
SUNDAY > 2 Kgs 22, Heb 4, Joel 1, Ps 77
MONDAY > 2 Kgs 23, Heb 5, Joel 2, Ps 78
TUESDAY > 2 Kgs 24, Heb 6, Joel 3, Ps 79
WEDNESDAY > 2 Kgs 25, Heb 7, Amos 1, Ps 80
THURSDAY > 1 Chr 1‐2, Heb 8, Amos 2, Ps 81‐82
FRIDAY > 1 Chr 3‐4, Heb 9, Amos 3, Ps 83‐84
SATURDAY > 1 Chr 5‐6, Heb 10, Amos 4, Ps 85
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips” (Job 2:10b, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #39:
Q. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.
Weekly Passages, Posted by .
Nov 14
10
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-Rohi
- Meaning: The Lord is My Shepherd
- Psalm 23:1-3; Isaiah 53:6
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)
- Cornerstone, Hemet CA – Website
Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)
- Country: Spain
- Population: 47,738,000
- Religion: Roman Catholic: 75{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Muslim: 4{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical: 1{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Non-religious: 19{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about Spain and how to prayer for this 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 & Atrroney General – Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris
- Nation: President – Barack Obama
“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.
- “Rock of Ages” by Dustin Kensrue
- “Not in Me” by The Gospel Coalition
- “Mighty is the Power of the Cross” by Chris Tomlin
- How Great Thou Art
- “Before the Throne of God Above” by Shane & Shane
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: John 3:1-15
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standard BC #39 (3 of 3)
- What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
- A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.
Memory Verse(s)
- “Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips” (Job 2:10b, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Job 1:20-22; 2:10; 13:15
- Support Passages: Ezekiel 14:14,20; James 5:11, II Thessalonians 1:4
- Bible Story: Job
Thoughts
- C.I. Williamson in his book The Westminster Shorter Catechism (pg. 167) explains how perseverance of believers does not mean that they will not experience difficulties in this life. “One of the greatest conflicts in the history of the Church has come to focus at this point: Can a true believer fall? In answer to this question we shall have to say, yes, a true believer can fall in his diligence and faithfulness to God, but we shall have to say, no, a true believer can never fall out of God’s mercy and grace, which are unto everlasting life. This may be illustrated (as C.H. Spurgeon once said) by a man on board a great ship. If he is not careful, he may indeed fall down on board that ship, and injure himself. But so great and so safe is the ship that he will never fall overboard. This may not be literally true of any ship. But is true of God’s grace. Christ said, of all true believers, ‘I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [one] pluck them out of my hand’ (John 10:28). It is for this reason that there will always be ‘increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end’ in the life of every true believer.” [1]
- The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 chapter 17.1 provides a good explanation regarding the perseverance true believers will experience throughout their life. “The saints are those whom God has accepted in Christ the Beloved, and effectually called and sanctified by His Spirit. To them He has given the precious faith that pertains to all His elect. The persons to whom such blessings have been imparted can neither totally nor finally fall from the state of grace, but they shall certainly persevere in grace to the end and be eternally saved, for God will never repent of having called them and made gifts to them. Consequently He continues to beget and to nourish in them faith, repentance, love, joy, hope, and all the graces of the Spirit that issue in immortality. Many storms and floods may arise and beat upon them, yet they can never be moved from the foundation and rock on which by faith they are firmly established. Even if unbelief and Satan’s temptations cause them for a time to lose the sight and comfort of the light and love of God, yet the unchanging God remains their God, and He will certainly keep and save them by His power until they come to the enjoyment of their purchased possession; for they are engraved on the palms of His hands, and their names have been written in the book of life from all eternity.” [2]
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean to persevere?
- How does a Christian persevere through this life? (Discuss God’s actions and man’s responsibility)
- Does the perseverance of the saints (Christians) mean this life will be easy? Explain
- Look up these verses: Job 1:20-22; 2:10; 13:15 and discuss Job’s life in regards to perseverance.
- Even though this life may be difficult why can Christians have true joy?
- If the perseverance of the saints is true why do people who claim to be Christians fall away from Christ?
[1] Williamson, C.I. (2003). The Westminster Shorter Catechism – 2nd Edition. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
[2] London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689
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Nov 14
4
Text: John 2:1-11
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1) What was significant about Christ’s presence at the wedding in Cana of Galilee?
2) What is marriage according to the scriptures? Discuss the state of marriage in our culture. How is your marriage, if applicable? If single, what are your hopes concerning marriage in the future?
3) How do “signs” function in John’s gospel? In other words, what are they for?
4) What was the significance of Jesus turning water to wine in the way that he did? What message was he communicating?
5) Do you believe that purification from sin is needed? If so, in what or whom are you trusting? Are you able to articulate to others the need for purification and to point them to Jesus? Elaborate and explain.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Posted by .
Nov 14
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MEMORY VERSE(S)
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:31–32 (ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #39:
Q. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.
Weekly Passages, 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)
