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A Good Case of Heavenly Heartburn

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Sermon Outline: Heavenly Heartburn

1. Bible Text, Theme, Big Idea

  • Text: Luke 24:13-35

  • Theme: Recognizing the risen Savior and rekindling faith through His presence

  • Big Idea: When life leaves us confused, Christ still walks beside us—revealing Himself through the Word until our hearts burn with faith again.

1. The Journey to Emmaus – Walking in Confusion

  • Two disciples were walking a seven-mile road, confused and disheartened after the crucifixion.

  • AA. They believed in Jesus but couldn’t see the full picture yet—proof that faith can waver even in believers.

  • BB. Like them, we often walk our “Emmaus roads,” wondering where God is when everything seems uncertain.

  • Alliterated Points: Confusion, Conversation, and Companionship.

2. The Savior’s Sudden Appearance – Jesus Draws Near

  • Jesus appeared and walked beside them, though they did not recognize Him—He was there, unseen yet active.

  • AA. Sometimes we don’t realize Jesus is with us because our hearts are distracted or our spirits are dull.

  • BB. The Holy Spirit is now how Jesus “shows up” for believers—comforting, convicting, and guiding through confusion.

  • Alliterated Points: Presence, Perception, and Power.

3. The Sadness of Slow Faith

  • Jesus asked, “Why are you sad?” reminding them He had already promised to rise again.

  • AA. Their sorrow came from unbelief; they had the facts but lacked faith.

  • BB. Many Christians today live joyless lives because they focus on their problems instead of God’s promises.

  • Illustration: Like medicine, a merry heart can heal—so when the Spirit stirs, let joy break through the sorrow.

  • Alliterated Points: Promises, Perspective, and Praise.

4. The Slowness of the Heart – Faith Delayed

  • Jesus said, “O fools, and slow of heart to believe.”

  • AA. These men had Scripture knowledge but lacked heart conviction. Many know about Jesus but don’t know Him personally.

  • BB. It’s not how many sermons you’ve heard that matters, but whether you’ve acted on the truth you already know.

  • Alliterated Points: Knowledge, Kneeling, and Knowing.

5. The Suffering and Glory of Christ

  • Jesus explained that His suffering was necessary for His glory and our salvation.

  • AA. From Gethsemane to Golgotha, His agony was the price of our redemption.

  • BB. The cross looked like defeat but was the doorway to eternal victory.

  • CC. We don’t weep in hopelessness for the cross—we glory in it! It’s where love and justice met.

  • Alliterated Points: Pain, Purpose, and Praise.

6. Illustration / Example
A preacher once said, “When you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart.” The Emmaus travelers couldn’t see Jesus’ hand in their sorrow, but when He opened the Scriptures, they recognized His heart. Faith often ignites not in miracles but in understanding His Word.

7. Conclusion / Invitation
When the two men finally recognized Jesus, they said, “Did not our hearts burn within us?” That’s what happens when the risen Christ walks with you—the coldness of confusion melts into the warmth of conviction.
May you, too, get a good case of heavenly heartburn—a fire that burns with love for the risen Lord who still walks beside His people today.

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