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Local Church Forsyth
by Local Church Forsyth
Listen to the weekly sermon's from Local Church Forsyth. Visit our website for more information. https://www.localchurchforsyth.com/
Episodes
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Living by the Spirit: Peace over Worry | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
This message contrasts the emotional exhaustion of worry with the peace God offers through Jesus Christ. Drawing from Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6, it emphasizes that anxiety cannot add a single moment to life and often reveals misplaced priorities—serving money, success, or control instead of…
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Living by the Spirit: What is Joy? | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
This sermon teaches that biblical joy is not a temporary feeling tied to circumstances, but a steady state of being that recognizes and receives God's grace—even in pain. Drawing primarily from James 1, it calls believers to make a clear decision when trials come: choose joy and trust God alone...
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Living by the Spirit: What is love? | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
This sermon, "Living by the Spirit: What is love?", teaches that biblical love is not just a feeling but a sacrificial, others-focused, Christlike way of living. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, it emphasizes that all spiritual gifts, knowledge, or acts of charity are meaningless without genuine...
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The Ark of the Covenant | Josh Turner
This sermon walks through the sobering story of Uzzah and the Ark of the Covenant, showing how God calls His people to obedience rather than ease, convenience, or "new carts" that bypass His instructions. Drawing from Exodus and 2 Samuel, it highlights how familiarity can erode reverence, urging...
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Philippians: The Secret of Contentment | Week 8 | Chris Emmitt
In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt unpacks the secret of contentment from Philippians 4, revealing that true satisfaction comes not from chasing "more," but from relying on Christ's strength in every season. Discover how generosity becomes a "sweet-smelling" offering to God, why abundance is...
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Philippians: Don't Worry | Week 7 | Chris Emmitt
This sermon, based on Philippians 4, addresses worry and anxiety by encouraging believers to shift their focus spiritually. Pastor Chris emphasizes three main practices: deepening your prayer life with gratitude, filtering your thoughts through what is true, honorable, and praiseworthy, and…
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Philippians: It Was What It Was | Week 6 | Chris Emmitt
Paul encourages believers to let go of both past failures and successes—"it was what it was"—so they are not imprisoned by yesterday. Instead, he calls them to focus on spiritual progress, not perfection, emphasizing that perfection is only reached in heaven. Using illustrations like running a…
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Philippians: Garbage | Week 5 | Chris Emmitt
This message explores how true faith is found not in people, circumstances, or personal achievements, but in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Philippians 3 and Galatians 5, Pastor Chris Emmitt challenges us to examine what we value most and invites us to trade what the world calls...
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Philippians: A Christ Centered Life | Week 4 | Chris Emmitt
Discover how the Christian life, though challenging, is deeply rewarding in this message as Pastor Chris Emmitt unpacks Philippians 2. Learn why following Jesus is more than just trying harder—it's living from the inside out, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Explore what it means to shine as a…
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Philippians: Humility at the highest level | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
This message explores the call to radical humility found in Philippians 2 and 1 Peter 5. Pastor Chris Emmitt unpacks how Jesus—fully God and fully man—modeled ultimate humility by surrendering Himself to the cross. Drawing from the story of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4, the sermon challenges…
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Philippians: Heavenly Citizens and Earthly Residents | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt explores Philippians 1:21-30, challenging believers to live as citizens of heaven while residing on earth. He unpacks themes of gospel unity, courage, and the privilege of suffering for Christ, encouraging listeners to look forward to heaven but get to work…
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Philippians: Gospel Centered Lives | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
Paul's letter to the Philippians urges believers to center their lives on the gospel. He thanks them for their partnership, encourages unwavering commitment to Christ regardless of circumstances, and prays that their character would be transformed by Jesus. This sermon calls us to filter every…
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The Day I Met Jesus: Man on a Mat | Week 7 | Chris Emmitt
In this message, Pastor Chris explores the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, focusing on what it means to have a faith that's visible, not just verbal. Through real-life stories and practical insights, Chris challenges listeners to step out of their comfort zones, trust God with bold action,...
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The Day I Met Jesus: Tree Climber | Week 6 | Chris Emmitt
Zacchaeus, a wealthy and powerful chief tax collector, humbled himself to run ahead and climb a tree just to see Jesus—and Jesus called him by name, came to his house, and changed everything. The message: get over your excuses, pride, and convenience and get to Jesus with real effort and joyful...
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The Day I Met Jesus: Transformed By Grace | Week 5 | Josh Turner
Pastor Josh walks us through Saul of Tarsus—a genuine terrorist who breathed murderous threats as naturally as air—and reveals five stunning ways grace transformed him: it interrupts, humbles, reaches, restores, and sends. From scales falling from blinded eyes to Ananias whispering "brother" to…
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The Day I Met Jesus: The demon-possessed man | Week 5 | Josh Turner
In Luke 8, Pastor Josh unpacks the extraordinary moment Jesus sailed into Gentile territory, a place no rabbi would dare go, solely for one forgotten, demon-possessed man chained in a graveyard. This powerful story reveals that Jesus is never outnumbered—only unmatched—and that no sin, no...
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The Day I Met Jesus: One Intense Conversation | Week 4 | Chris Emmitt
In John chapter four, a Samaritan woman goes toe-to-toe with Jesus in a raw, unexpected conversation—and he refuses to let her stay surface-level, even exposing five failed marriages to reach her soul. Pastor Chris uses this powerful encounter to challenge us: are we bringing Jesus only our...
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The Day I Met Jesus: One Tough Dude | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
In Matthew 8, a battle-hardened Roman centurion—tough, scarred, commanding 80 soldiers—shocks everyone by humbly kneeling before a Jewish carpenter, declaring, "Just say the word." Pastor Chris unpacks how this gritty warrior knew three things most of us miss: he *needed* Jesus, trusted Jesus'...
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The Day I Met Jesus: Desperate Times | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
In Mark chapter 5, a woman who had suffered for 12 years—broke, out of options, and out of time—fought through a crowd just to touch the edge of Jesus' robe, and in that moment, heard the words she'd longed for: *"Your suffering is over." Pastor Chris reveals how desperation either drives us to...
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The Day I Met Jesus: Was blind and now I see | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris shares the story of a man born blind who encountered Jesus—not through gentle words, but through mud and spit that changed everything. From a mission trip revelation to his own son's risky surgery, Chris reveals how sometimes our deepest struggles become platforms for divine grace....
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Barnabas | Robert Emmitt
What if God's calling you to become a Barnabas—a person whose generosity changes everything? When Joseph sold his field and gave the proceeds to the church, he became known as "the son of encouragement," rescuing future apostles Paul and Mark when others had given up on them. Whether you're in…
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What Right Looks Like: We Know | Week 6 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris confronts our tendency to build faith on podcasters and social media influencers rather than God's testimony about Jesus as Messiah. Using John's crystal-clear message—"whoever has the Son has life, whoever does not have the Son does not have life"—he challenges us to examine what...
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What Right Looks Like: What is Love? | Week 5 | Gerald Fadayomi
What if the hardest person to love is holding the key to your freedom? Through God's sacrificial love demonstrated at the cross, we discover love isn't acceptance or emotion, but "a sacrificial commitment to desire and seek another person's good, even at personal cost." When we rely on the Holy...
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What Right Looks Like: The Family of God | Week 4 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris reveals John's urgent call to "see, perceive, behold"—we're permanently adopted into God's family with unshakeable identity and future glory beyond imagination. Through the tender story of John caring for Mary after the cross, Chris challenges believers to live sanctified lives…
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What Right Looks Like: Warning! | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris reveals how Satan brilliantly markets sin through our cravings for pleasure, possessions, and pride—just like that daytime TV guru telling a broken woman to "be a better version of yourself." Drawing from 1 John 2, Chris exposes how worldly people and worldly things lure us away from...
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What Right Looks Like: Familiar and Fresh | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
Picture this: Jesus, hours before his crucifixion, washing the feet of the very disciples who would deny, betray, and abandon him—including Judas who had already sold him out for thirty pieces of silver. Pastor Chris reveals how this ultimate act of sacrificial love becomes our blueprint for…
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What Right Looks Like: Light vs. Dark | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris delivers John's uncompromising truth: God is pure light with zero darkness, yet many Christians live as "liars"—claiming fellowship with God while deliberately walking in spiritual darkness. This isn't about salvation but intimate fellowship with the Creator. John, Jesus' closest...
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Trust in Jesus | Rob Wilton
In Matthew 14, Jesus sends his disciples into turbulent waters while he prays on a mountain, then walks on water to meet them in their struggle. Pastor Rob, a church planter who's faced his own storms, shares how every difficult season builds spiritual muscle for future moments. Whether you're...
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Easter 2026 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris shares how Tim Keller, facing cancer, found unshakeable peace in one truth: "If Jesus Christ rose from the dead, everything's gonna be okay." Paul reminds the Corinthians that over 500 witnesses saw the risen Christ—this isn't fairy tale but historical fact. Whatever mess you're in...
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Good Friday 2026 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris plunges us into the brutal reality of Golgotha—the screams, blood, and mockery surrounding Jesus's crucifixion. Through five stark responses to the cross, from silent apathy to angry blasphemy to humble surrender, we see ourselves reflected in the crowd. The thief who cried "remember...
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Unless The Lord: Will God Be Glorified? | Week 12 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris unveils how the ancient tabernacle points to something far greater—Jesus himself. Drawing from Exodus and Hebrews, this powerful conclusion to the "Unless the Lord" series shows how centering our lives on Jesus—not treating Him as a mere cultural icon—unlocks God's glory in every...
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Unless The Lord: What's my part in this? | Week 11 | Chris Emmitt
Through the story of building the tabernacle, Pastor Chris reveals how the Israelites' hearts were stirred to give sacred offerings—not out of manipulation, but from genuine spiritual movement. He challenges us to stop hitting "mute" on God's promptings and instead bring offerings of real value,...
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Unless The Lord: Is this a God ordained plan? | Week 10 | Chris Emmitt
In this powerful message, Pastor Chris explores how the detailed blueprints for the tabernacle reveal two vital keys for discerning God's ordained plans: every element must point to His glory, and those carrying out His work must first be filled with His Spirit. Through personal stories and...
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Unless The Lord: Is God in This? | Week 9 | Chris Emmitt
Through the story of Moses on Mount Sinai, Pastor Chris reveals three powerful keys to discerning God's presence. Drawing close to God brings clarity, His presence leaves unmistakable evidence, and complete obedience is the only path forward. Whether facing major life changes or daily choices…
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Unless The Lord: Building and Expansion | Week 8 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris shares an inspiring vision for the future, rooted in 10 years of seeing lives transformed. Through detailed plans for an expansion project—including a larger auditorium and expanded children's spaces—he emphasizes this growth isn't about buildings, but about creating more room for…
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Unless The Lord: Meets With Me | Week 7 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris explores Moses' intimate encounters with God in the tent of meeting—where the Creator of the universe spoke "face to face, as one speaks to a friend." Drawing from Exodus 33, he reveals how establishing a sacred space and time for God transforms casual religion into deep…
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Unless the Lord: The Power of Presence | Week 6 | Gerald Fadayomi
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by what God's called you to do? In a powerful message, Pastor Gerald unpacks Moses' raw conversation with God about leading the Israelites—a task far too big for him alone. Through Moses' honest struggle, we discover the key to handling God-sized...
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Unless the Lord: Brings Help | Week 5 | Chris Emmitt
In Exodus 17, Pastor Chris unveils a powerful truth through Moses' story—we were never meant to do God's work alone. When Moses' arms grew weary holding up the staff during battle, Aaron and Hur stepped in, standing close to support him until victory came. Through this compelling message, learn…
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Unless the Lord: Provides | Week 4 | Chris Emmitt
In this powerful message, Pastor Chris explores how the Israelites' struggle with manna reveals our own tendency to fixate on provisions rather than the Provider. Through vivid storytelling—from treacherous West Texas hikes to childhood playground memories—he illustrates how we often trust more…
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Winter Storm Devotional | Chris Emmitt
In this devotional, Pastor Chris unpacks how God's incomprehensible peace acts as a protective shield around our hearts and minds. Drawing from Philippians 4, he reveals that true peace isn't found in circumstances or social media scrolling, but in complete surrender to Christ's authority.…
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Unless the Lord: Rescues | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
In Exodus 14, Pastor Chris unpacks how the Israelites faced this exact dilemma—caught between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army. Through their story, he reveals a powerful truth: unless the Lord rescues, we're destined to fall flat. Rather than rushing back to our "Egypt" or trying to fix everything...
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Unless the Lord: Leads | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
In a powerful exploration of Moses' reluctant journey, Pastor Chris reveals how even this great biblical leader wrestled with "what if they..." doubts, feelings of inadequacy, and wishes for God to choose someone else. Through Moses' story, we discover that God's power works best through our...
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Unless the Lord: The Calling of Moses | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
In Pastor Chris's powerful message, we discover how God transformed an 80-year-old shepherd into the legendary leader of Israel. Drawing from Moses's encounter with the burning bush, Chris reveals that God delights in using broken, pliable people for His greatest work. Through vivid examples—from...
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Year End Recap | Christian Pruitt and Chris Emmitt
Listen for a Year End recap, from Pastor Chris and Pastor Christian, to hear how God has blessed Local Church in 2025.
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Christmas Eve: Behold Him | Week 4 | Chris Emmitt
In a powerful Christmas Eve message, Pastor Chris shares a transformative encounter between Jesus and Simeon—a moment when one man's lifelong spiritual hunger was finally satisfied. Through a relatable story of his own chaotic Christmas tree mishap, Chris reveals how we often try to prop up our...
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Behold: The Savior | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unveils how the entire Old Testament points to Jesus as the perfect Passover Lamb, born to be the ultimate sacrifice. Through vivid connections from Exodus to Luke, we discover how Jesus transformed the ancient Passover into something deeply...
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Behold: The King | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to encounter a king who changes everything? In Matthew 2, we witness three dramatic responses to Jesus' kingship—from Herod's hostile resistance to the wise men's humble worship. Pastor Chris vividly illustrates how we too often grip tightly to our…
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Behold: Immanuel | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
Pastor Chris invites us to "behold" Jesus through fresh eyes in this powerful message about Emmanuel—God with us. Through Joseph's story of unexpected faith, we discover three transformative truths about Jesus: His divine nature as God incarnate, His humble choice to walk among us, and His...
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Gratitude | Chris Emmitt
Through the powerful story of ten healed lepers, Pastor Chris reveals how true gratitude must move from feeling to expression. Drawing from the one leper who returned to thank Jesus, we learn three keys to living gratefully: opening our eyes to daily blessings, pausing our hectic pace to express...
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Offense | Josh Turner
Pastor Josh vulnerably shares his journey through betrayal at his former church, revealing how offense can trap us—but forgiveness sets us free. Through practical wisdom on stopping assumptions, breaking cycles of rehearsal, and choosing to bless those who hurt us, this powerful message shows how...
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