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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.
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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
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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.
Apr 14
14
Text: Matt 21:1-11
Sermon notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. What is the overarching biblical message of “Passover”? Explain in detail, both the Old Testament practice and Christ’s fulfillment in the New Testament.
2. How do you acknowledge and observe Holy Week each year? Share with one another ways to engage oneself and/or ones family during this special and symbolic week.
3. What is the primary purpose and message of the Bible? State in one sentence and discuss.
4. What does “the kingdom inaugurated but not yet consummated” mean and how does it apply to the church? Explain.
5. How are you doing with your struggle with pride? Are you acting in a state of humility as Christ has called us to? Share and pray.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
Apr 14
13
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: El Elyon
- Meaning: The God Most High
- Genesis 14:17-22; Psalm 78:35; Daniel 4:34
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: Argentina
- Population: 40,655,000
- Religion: Catholic 87{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical 9{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about Argentina 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 – Robert Youssef, Crystal Ruiz
- State: Assembly & Senate – Melissa Melandez, Mike Morrell
- 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.
- “Come Thou Fount”
“Jesus Messiah” by Chris Tomlin
“In Christ Alone” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
“O Great God” by Sovereign Grace Music
“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: Matthew 28:16-21
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standards WSC #16
- Q. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first disobedience?
- A. Since the covenant was made not only for Adam but also for his natural descendants, all mankind sinned in him and fell with him in his first disobedience.
Memory Verse(s)
- “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Romans 5:12-21
- Support Passages: Genesis 8:20-21; Job 14:1-6; Psalm 51:5; John 3:3-6; Ephesians 2:3
- Bible Story: Genesis 6-8
Thoughts
- Scripture teaches, and many times assumes, the position that that Adam and Eve were the only two human beings created without sin. Once their “fall” took place sin entered into the nature of man and is passed down to each generation.
- Below are a few scriptures that teach that mankind has inherited a sin nature from their parents:
- 1 Corinthians 15:21–22, (ESV) “For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”
- Psalm 51:5 “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.”
- Ephesians 2:1–3 (ESV) “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.“
- Genesis 8:21 (ESV) “And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.”
- Psalm 14:2–3 “The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. 3 They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.”
- “If we are born innocent and good, why aren’t there at least some people who have continued in this state and remained sinless? The fact that everybody sins needs some explanation. The best explanation is that we are sinners by nature. Someone might argue that the reason all people sin is because society is sinful, and thus society renders it impossible for anybody to keep themselves entirely pure. But that only pushes the question back one step. How did society get sinful in the first place? If people are born morally good, then how did it come about that they congregated into societies that influence all people to sin?” (Matt Perman – Desiringgod.org).
Devotional Thoughts, Adam's Disobedience, Catechism, Family Worship, Lord's Prayer, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Posted by .
Apr 14
11
MEMORY VERSE(S)
”Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness” (1 John 3:4, ESV).
Doctrinal Standards WSC #14 & 15:
Q. What is sin?
A. Sin is disobeying or not conforming to God’s law in any way.
Q. By what sin did our first parents fall from their original condition?
A. Our first parents’ sin was eating the forbidden fruit.
Weekly Passages, Posted by .
Apr 14
9
Hello church!
As Good Friday approaches, this song caught my attention as a great one to sing together as we focus on the Christ’s work on the cross. We will be singing it together this Sunday (April 13th) and also at our Good Friday service.
Please take a look at the lyrics and embedded video below to get to know the song and an idea of the melody:
The Power of the Cross
by Keith & Kristyn Getty
Oh to see the dawn of the darkest day
Christ on the road to Calvary
Tried by sinful men torn and beaten then
Nailed to a cross of wood
This the pow’r of the cross
Christ became sin for us
Took the blame bore the wrath
We stand forgiven at the cross
Oh to see the pain written on Your face
Bearing the awesome weight of sin
Ev’ry bitter thought ev’ry evil deed
Crowning Your bloodstained brow
Now the daylight flees now the ground beneath
Quakes as its Maker bows His head
Curtain torn in two dead are raised to life
Finished the vict’ry cry
Oh to see my name written in the wounds
For through Your suff’ring I am free
Death is crushed to death life is mine to live
Won through Your selfless love
This the pow’r of the cross
Son of God slain for us
What a love what a cost
We stand forgiven at the cross
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P22lpnmgJbs
Songs, Posted by .
Apr 14
7
Bible Text: Matt 4:12-17
Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. How are Matthew and John different in their presentation of Christ? What is the primary goal of each book and why are they different?
2. Why was it so significant that Christ did many of His Miracles in Capernaum? Explain and support.
3. How are you doing in your personal Bible Study? Share with your group.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Posted by .
Apr 14
6
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: Elohim
- Meaning: The All-Powerful One, Creator
- Genesis 1:1-3; Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 68
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: Ukraine
- Population: 44,573,000
- Religion: Orthodox 61{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Catholic 10{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, No Professed Religion 19{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical 4{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about Ukraine 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: Senator – Dianne Feinstein, Barbra 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.
- “All Creatures of Our God and King” as done by David Crowder
- Holy, Holy, Holy
- NEW SONG: “The Power of the Cross” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
- “Not in Me” by The Gospel Coalition
- “I Love You Lord”
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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 Standards WSC #14 & 15
- Q. What is sin?
- A. Sin is disobeying or not conforming to God’s law in any way.
- Q. By what sin did our first parents fall from their original condition?
- A. Our first parents’ sin was eating the forbidden fruit.
Memory Verse(s)
- ”Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness” (1 John 3:4, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: I John 3
- Support Passages: Leviticus 4; Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 3:9-24; James 2:1-13
- Bible Story: Genesis 4:1-15
Thoughts
- “Sin never consists merely in a voluntary act of transgression. Every volition proceeds from something that is more deep-seated than the volition itself. A sinful act is the expression of a sinful heart (cf. Mk. 7:20–23; Pr. 4:23; 23:7). Our understanding of sin must always take into consideration the perversity of heart, mind, disposition and will.”[1]
- 1 John 3 is very adamant that the people of God are to not be caught up in sin. In verse 10 He writes that “whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God.” There are a couple important words to examine to fully understand what John is telling us in this passage. The word righteousness is used in scripture in a couple different ways. Righteousness can mean our acceptance before God. We are righteous before God because of what Christ did on the cross which we had no part in. Righteousness can also refer to living right before God. We are to be “Holy as (God) is holy,” we are to obey the commands of God. In 1 John chapter 3 the word righteous has the meaning of the latter. John is calling Christians to live a life in obedience to the commands of God.
- As Christians we are to practice living a life in obedience to the commands of God. We are to struggle to live a righteous life before God and when we do sin we can be obedient by immediately confess it to the Lord (1 John 1:9).
Discussion Questions
- What is sin?
- Who determines what sin is? Can it change?
- How does our culture view sin?
- If sin is not conforming to God’s law, what first must we know?
- Can we know what sin is without knowing God’s word? Explain
- Is ignorance a valid excuse to sinning? Explain
- Are acting upon a desire and temptation the same thing (Genesis 4:6-7)? Explain
[1] Wood, D. R. W., & Marshall, I. H. (1996). New Bible dictionary (3rd ed.) (1107). Leicester, England; Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press.
Devotional Thoughts, Family Worship, Lord's Prayer, Sin, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Posted by .
Mar 14
31
Sermon Text: Misc
Link to Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Have you been through, or are you going through, the membership process at Emmaus? How was your experience? What did you like and what would you change?
2. What are the biblical requirements for being received as a member of the church? See sermon notes, support with scripture, and discuss.
3. Imagine you are a believer seeking a new church. What particular things would make you feel comfortable and received when coming into a new church? List specifics (I.e. Greeted by leadership, welcome to visitors in announcements, new visitor handouts, etc.)
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Posted by .
Mar 14
30
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: El Elohe Yisrael
- Meaning: “God, the God Most High”
- Genesis 33:20; Exodus 5:1; Psalm 68:8; Psalm 106:48
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: Roomania
- Population: 21,791,000
- Religion: Orthodox 87{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical 5{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Villages with no evangelical Church 9,500
- Click here for information about Romania 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 – Larry Smith, Mark Bartel
- State: Governor – Jerry Brown
- 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.
- “Come Thou Fount”
- “Praise the Father, Praise the Son” by Chris Tomlin
- “Jesus Paid it All”
- “Jesus Messiah” by Chris Tomlin
- “Speak, O Lord” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
- “O Great God” by Sovereign Grace Music
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: NA
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standards WSC #13
- Q. Did our first parents remain as they were created?
- A. Left to the freedom of their own wills, our first parents sinned against God and fell from their original condition.
Memory Verse(s)
- “For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:21-22, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Genesis 3
- Support Passages: Genesis 6:5-8; Psalm 89:46-48; Ecclesiastes 7:20-29; John 6:43-44; Romans 1:24-25; I Corinthians 15:21-22; Ephesians 2:1-3; James 1:13-15; Revelation 21:4
- Bible Story: Genesis 3
Thoughts
- The story of creation and the fall proves that the heart of man is completely depraved and utterly dependent upon the grace of God in order to please God.
- Adam and Eve as record in Genesis were created without sin. They lacked a sin nature unlike you and I. Even though they lacked a sin nature their hearts were still eager to turn from their Creature and peruse the passions of self.
- The story of Adam and Eve proves that the heart of man even when created without sin is completely depraved and can do nothing that pleases God.
Discussion Questions
- Adam and Eve were created perfect with no sin in their lives. They were told they could do anything except eat the fruit of one tree. Given enough time what happed?
- What does this tell us about man’s heart and our ability to obey God?
- Can mankind on their own obey God? Explain
- What tactic did the serpent use to tempt Eve into eating the fruit (Gen 3:1-5)?
- Was their evil before the Adam and Eve (Gen 3:5)?
- Adam and Eve thought God was holding things back from them, particularly the “knowledge of good and evil.” Was God keeping something from man? Explain.
- What were the various ways Eve was tempted (Gen 3:6)? Explain
- Are you tempted to sin in the same type of ways?
- God knew Adam and Eve ate of the tree but He still asked them if they did. Why did God ask them?
- When confronted about their sin. Adam blamed Eve and Eve blamed the serpent. Instead of blaming others for our sins what should we do? Explain.
Study Guides, 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)
