Pastor Ralph Douglas West - A Long Night's Journey Into Day | Luke 24:13-35

Pastor Ralph Douglas West - A Long Night's Journey Into Day | Luke 24:13-35 Join Pastor Ralph Douglas West as he explores the powerful story of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13–35. In this inspiring message, *A Long Night's Journey Into Day*, Pastor West reveals how God meets us in seasons of disappointment, confusion, and unanswered questions. Just as the two disciples walked with heavy hearts after the crucifixion, many of us face moments when hope seems distant. Yet the risen Christ walks beside us, even when we fail to recognize His presence. This uplifting sermon reminds us that our darkest nights are never the end of the story. Discover how faith is renewed, hearts are rekindled, and despair is transformed into hope through the presence of the living Savior. Dr. Ralph Douglas West serves as founder and senior pastor of The Church Without Walls (Brookhollow Baptist Church, Houston, Texas). He first preached as a sixteen year old in his native Houston. The church began with 32 members and now embraces 24,000+ families meeting in three locations and conducting six services each Sunday. Dr. West is affectionately known as PAS. Dr. West completed degrees at Bishop College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Beeson Divinity School, where he received the Doctor of Ministry Degree. He serves as Adjunct Professor of Preaching at the George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University. He has an abiding commitment to the church and the academy, relating with equal ease to both venues and using his influence to mentor ministers in both locations. He speaks perennially at colleges, universities and seminaries across America as well as at Regent’s Park College, Oxford University. Dr. West’s preaching style includes careful explanation of Scripture combined with his signature ability to tell detailed, credible and indelible stories from contemporary life that enrich the sermon and relates to the congregation. He also makes penetrating and specific application of the text to his people. He does all of this while maintaining the vibrant preaching tradition of church and culture in an atmosphere of celebration.