The 7 Churches in Revelation: The Church in Laodicea | Week 7 | Chris Emmitt
Release Date: 11/16/2025
Winter Storm Devotional | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Pastor Chris shows how living "in Christ Jesus" unlocks a soul-deep peace that transcends understanding.
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Unless the Lord: Rescues | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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 ourselves, Pastor Chris challenges us to wait faithfully for God's divine intervention, just as He parted the waters for His people. Whether you're facing your own Red Sea moment or simply need hope for the journey ahead, this message offers practical wisdom for trusting God's rescue plan.
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Unless the Lord: Leads | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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 weaknesses, and He equips those He calls. Whether you're facing a daunting transition or divine assignment, this message offers practical wisdom for moving from hesitation to holy confidence. Don't miss this transformative teaching on trusting God's leading despite our fears and limitations.
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Unless the Lord: The Calling of Moses | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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 baseball gloves to Brussels sprouts—we learn that God's presence matters more than our resume, and His power hasn't dimmed since biblical times. Whether you're facing major decisions or seeking direction for 2026, this message offers practical wisdom for discerning God's call and finding courage...
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Year End Recap | Christian Pruitt and Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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
Local Church Forsyth
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 messy lives instead of surrendering to Christ. Ready to trade exhaustion for true peace? This message illuminates how Jesus alone can fulfill the deepest longings of your heart.
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Behold: The Savior | Week 3 | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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 personal—communion. Whether you're wrestling with life's challenges or seeking deeper meaning in familiar traditions, this message reveals why Jesus' sacrifice changes everything. Don't miss this fresh perspective on communion that will transform how you remember Christ's body and blood forever.
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Behold: The King | Week 2 | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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 power, emotions, and possessions instead of surrendering to Christ's authority.
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Behold: Immanuel | Week 1 | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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 boundless love that meets us in our brokenness. Whether facing storms or seeking purpose, this timely message reveals how Emmanuel changes everything. Don't miss this opportunity to encounter Jesus in a new way this Christmas season.
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Gratitude | Chris Emmitt
Local Church Forsyth
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 thanks, and humbly overcoming tensions that block our gratitude. This transformative message will help you break free from cynicism and experience the joy of expressed thankfulness. Don't miss this chance to reset your perspective and learn practical steps for cultivating genuine gratitude.
info_outlineHas pursuing success left you spiritually thirsty? Pastor Chris tackles this challenging truth in his powerful conclusion to the series on Revelation's seven churches. Through the lens of Laodicea—a wealthy but lukewarm congregation—he reveals how chasing wealth, success, and self-reliance can leave us spiritually dehydrated, even when we seem to "have it all." Drawing from Jesus' stark warning, Pastor Chris challenges us to examine what we're truly pursuing. Listen now to discover how to move from spiritual tepidness to a transformative, intimate relationship with Jesus that satisfies our deepest thirst.