Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jacksonville - Sermons

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This podcast is a collection of sermons from the pulpit of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jacksonville, TX. While most of our uploads will be from our pastor, Chad Hayes. We will also upload sermons from our special meetings. EBC has three annual conferences which would include our Winter Missions Revival, Summer Bible Conference, and Fall Revival. We hope these uploads will be of help you as you seek to draw closer to the Lord.

  1. 5d ago

    I Will Do A New Thing - General Preaching

    Are you living in the past tense? When God spoke through the prophet Isaiah, Israel was hopelessly fixated on yesterday. God didn't ask them to erase their history, but He issued a clear challenge: stop clinging so tightly to yesterday that you miss what He is doing today. Too often, we let our fondness for the past become a hurdle to today’s blessings. We collect all the "stuff" that looks like church—our preferred traditions, routines, and physical comforts—yet fall far short of the heart of worship God actually intended. When our traditions become more important than His message, we risk making the Word of God of no effect (Mark 7:13). God is raising up a church that is willing to change for His purpose. While our mission and His Word never change, our traditions and methods must adapt if we want to reach the next generation. Join us as we learn how to surrender the past, refocus our worship entirely on Jesus Christ, and step boldly into the new thing God is doing in our lives and in our church!

  2. 5d ago

    The Acts of the Wicked - General Preaching

    Why do the wicked seem to prosper while the vulnerable suffer? In a world that often feels upside down, Psalm 10 pulls back the curtain on the nature, scheme, and ultimate fate of those who walk in wickedness. Join us as we dive into God’s Word to examine the spiritual blind spots of the ungodly, the traps they set, and the unfailing justice of a God who sees it all.

  3. Jul 29

    Waiting on God's Direction - General Preaching

    Before God launched His Church to transform the world, He called His disciples to do one of the hardest things in the Christian life: wait. In a world driven by instant results, many believers long for God's power without committing to God's preparation. But trying to do God’s work without God is a quick path to spiritual burnout. In Acts 1:12–26, we follow the disciples during a crucial ten-day waiting period between Christ’s ascension and Pentecost. Here, they learned the essential difference between simply waiting and waiting patiently in obedience, prayer, and scripture. Key Highlights & Sermon Themes The Discipline of Obedience (vv. 12–13): The One who gives the commission has the authority to dictate the timing. The disciples immediately obeyed Christ’s command by returning to Jerusalem to wait for the Holy Spirit. Devoted Prayer & True Unity (v. 14): Waiting was not passive—it was spent united in prayer. True church unity doesn't require everyone to be identical, but it does require everyone to share the same heart and goal. Prayer isn't about informing God; it's about depending on Him. Submission to the Scriptures (vv. 15–20): For every challenge the church encounters, God has provided answers in His Word. The early church turned directly to Scripture to navigate their loss and guide their next steps. Trusting God’s Sovereignty (vv. 21–26): Having been blindsided by Judas, the disciples knew they couldn't trust outward appearances. They sought a leader chosen by the God who knows the hearts of all men, stepping forward in faithful obedience before the blessing was fully revealed. Obedience always precedes blessing. Before God uses us in power, He prepares us in patience. Join us as we explore how letting Scripture govern our decisions and surrendering our timing to God positions us to receive His full power and direction.

  4. Jul 26

    Biblical Restoration - General Preaching

    Spiritual warfare is a daily reality, and the enemy’s goal is clear: to overtake us (Exodus 15:9). Whether through ignorance, well-meaning compromises, or intentional steps away from God, believers can and do fall. But Satan isn’t the only one pursuing us—God’s goodness and mercy are pursuing us too (Psalm 23:6).Join us as we explore what true Biblical Restoration looks like. We’ll look at how God brings conviction and repentance to the heart, and how those walking in the Spirit are called to help pull drowning believers back to safety—not with self-righteous pride, but with meekness, caution, and clear-eyed humility.

  5. Jul 26

    Stones or Grace - General Preaching

    In a world quick to condemn, we often find ourselves standing in a crowd holding stones. In John 8, the Pharisees brought a caught woman to Jesus, not seeking justice, but demanding condemnation. They saw someone else’s sin as vastly greater than their own, missing the heart and mind of Christ entirely. But where legalism demanded execution, Jesus demonstrated redemption, shifting the battlefield from self-righteous judgment to transforming grace. When we face the fallen, do we offer stones or grace? And if we were to fall today, would we want to receive the very measure of mercy we’ve extended to others? Grace is never earned, nor is it ever deserved. In fact, no one who thinks they deserve grace has ever truly experienced it. As believers, we need God’s grace most in two critical moments: at the hour of our salvation, and in the quiet devastation of our own falls when we desperately need restoration. In this powerful message, we explore how Jesus handled sin. He didn’t excuse it, rename it to sound acceptable, ignore it, or crush her beneath its weight. Instead, He offered both truth and grace, fulfilling Habakkuk’s ancient cry: "In wrath, remember mercy." Condemnation and shunning are not the calling of the Church. Christ’s way is never to drive sinners to despair, but to bring them to repentance. Join us as we discover that when the crowd walks away, the real healing begins in that holy, quiet place where it’s just us and Jesus alone—and where His ultimate goal is always our complete restoration.

  6. Jul 22

    The Ascended Lord and His Continuing Work - The Ascended Lord and His Continuing Work

    When Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples’ mission didn’t come to an end—it was only just beginning. In Acts 1:1–11, we see that Jesus had to leave His followers physically so He could lead them spiritually. Though He no longer walks among us in the flesh, His work on Earth has never stopped. Through the Holy Spirit, the acts of Christ continued through the hands and feet of the early apostles—and that same work continues through us today. While God certainly doesn't need us to accomplish His divine purposes, He graciously chooses to use us. Yet, as Jesus reminds us in John 15:5, "Without me, you can do nothing." We can only carry out His work when we are fully rooted in His power, keeping our priorities clear as His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Even in the moment of His ascension, Jesus did not leave His followers uncared for—angels descended to encourage and guide them. Take heart: Jesus is still working today. He is actively building His Church, equipping every believer to be a faithful witness, and preparing for the glorious day when He will return. Key Takeaway: Jesus ascended, but He never stepped down. We are called to step up as His witnesses, fully dependent on His strength until He returns.

  7. Jul 19

    The Lord Builds The House - General Preaching

    In a world that never stops moving, modern families are facing immense, unprecedented pressure from every angle. We are told to run faster, achieve more, and conform to the frantic pace of the culture around us. But what happens when the dust settles and we realize we’ve been building our lives on a shifting foundation? Based on Psalm 127, this sermon challenges us to look closely at our foundational motivations. Why do we do what we do? Are we striving to conform to Christ, or are we bowing to the pressures of the world? Scripture reminds us that human effort alone is not enough: "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it." This message is a compassionate roadmap for any family feeling the strain of the world. We will explore how to step off the cultural treadmill, slow down to listen to God’s voice, and establish boundaries rooted in love rather than rigid rules. For those carrying the scars of past hurts or broken relationships, we will discover the radical, restoring power of God—the Master Builder who specializes in healing broken hearts and redeeming what the enemy has stolen. Whether your family is just beginning, navigating deep storms, or looking to rebuild from the ground up, this sermon will guide you toward the peace found only in total surrender to Jesus Christ. Every family is building something. What will you build your home with? Key Takeaways & Core Themes The Danger of the World’s Pace: Finding peace in Christ (John 16:33) and learning to be still (Psalm 46:10) rather than conforming to cultural burnout (Romans 12:2). Motivations vs. Rules: Examining why we build (Galatians 1:10) and understanding that relationship and heart-alignment build a home, not just rules. Healing for the Scars of Life: Remembering that scars mean healing has happened, and trusting God to restore broken relationships (Psalm 147:3, Jeremiah 32:27). The Blueprint of Surrender: Shifting our trust from human strength to God's ultimate provision (Psalm 20:7, James 4:10). A Storm-Proof Foundation: How letting Christ build the house ensures it will stand, no matter what winds blow against it (Matthew 7:24-25). "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain." — Psalm 127:1

  8. Jul 15

    Raising Children - 2026 Family Life Conference

    Parenting is one of the greatest privileges God entrusts to us—but let’s be honest, it is also some of the hardest, most exhausting work we will ever do. In a world full of competing voices and parenting philosophies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But God has not left us to figure it out on our own. He has given us a blueprint. Join us as we dive into Proverbs 22:6 to discover what it truly means to raise our children "the Bible way." We will look past the surface of modern parenting trends and anchor ourselves in God’s timeless truth, learning how to raise a generation of children who are prepared to be used mightily by Him. "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord... As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth." — Psalm 127:3-4 What We Will Explore Together: 1. A Command to Be Obeyed: "Train Up" Active, Not Passive: Parenting is not a passive spectator sport. It takes intentional daily work. We cannot just hear the Word; we must be doers of it (James 1:22-23). Heart Check: We cannot lead our children where we have not gone ourselves. To display a life submitted to God, our own hearts must first be right with Him. 2. A Task to Be Performed: The Daily Work of Training A Lifelong Journey: Training doesn't stop when they get out of diapers; it continues until they are fully grown. Grace in Failure: Our children are going to fail—and how we respond to their failures reveals our true colors as parents. The Tools of the Trade: We teach through consistency, repetition, our words, our actions, and loving discipline. True biblical discipline is never done in anger; it is done for their ultimate good, just as our Heavenly Father disciplines us. 3. A Goal to Be Achieved: "In the Way He Should Go" God's Will, Not Ours: The goal of biblical parenting is not to mold our children into who we want them to be, but to guide them into who God created them to be—fully aligned with His will. Consistency Matters: What can we expect from our children if our own walk with God is inconsistent? We must live out our faith regardless of our circumstances. 4. A Promise to Be Received: "He Will Not Depart From It" The Anchor of Truth: Though our children may wander or go through seasons of testing, a foundation built on the uncompromising Word of God will not fail them. When we train them up the right way—with love and without compromise—they carry an anchor that holds fast for a lifetime. Who is this for? Whether you are currently in the thick of toddlers, navigating the teenage years, grandparenting, or preparing to start a family, this message will equip, challenge, and encourage you. Come ready to be refreshed in your calling as a parent!

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This podcast is a collection of sermons from the pulpit of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jacksonville, TX. While most of our uploads will be from our pastor, Chad Hayes. We will also upload sermons from our special meetings. EBC has three annual conferences which would include our Winter Missions Revival, Summer Bible Conference, and Fall Revival. We hope these uploads will be of help you as you seek to draw closer to the Lord.

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