The Valley of Death (Psalm 22)

April 6, 2025Passage:  Psalm 22Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Praise Jesus because sin and death are defeated at the cross. I. Remember Christ was forsaken for our forgiveness. (1-10)            A. Cry out to God for His promised deliverance.            B. Jesus felt our shame as He was rejected.            C. Learn to trust God. II. Remember God…

Look Up, Look Out (Mark 13)

March 30, 2025Passage:  Mark 13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Get in gear and stay on mission until the coming of Christ. I. Don’t build a kingdom in this world. (1-4)            A. I need to take stock of what is filling my eyes.             B. Be in awe of Jesus who returns as King and Judge.           …

Love Jesus (Mark 12:35-44)

March 23, 2025Passage:  Mark 12:35-44Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Love Jesus with all you are, all you do and all you have. I. Take the next step with Jesus.  (35-37)            A. Loving God looks like faith in the Son of God.            B. Jesus is both God and man.  (Romans 1:2-3; 2 Timothy 2:8)            C. Seek…

God’s Main Point (Mark 12:28-34)

March 16, 2025Passage:  Mark 12:28-34Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Worship God by loving Him and loving others as He loved you. I. Keep the main thing the main thing.  (28)            A. Don’t be divisive over details.  (cf. 2 Timothy 2:14)            B. Seeing the big picture helps me select the right priorities.                  (cf. Matthew 23:23) II.…

God Of The Living (Mark 12:18-27)

March 9, 2025Passage:  Mark 12:18-27Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Our hope is founded on the truth and power of God’s Word. I. Rely on God’s supply. (18-19)            A. The Sadducees found security in material gain and position.            B. God desires faith expressed in obedience.            C. God’s Word is for our good, not our gain. II.…

Moses:  From Fear to Faith (Exodus 3-4)

March 02, 2025Passage:  Exodus 3-4Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Leave the idol of self-preservation to trust God with a willing heart. I. God doesn’t want what I have to offer, he wants my heart.            A. God called Moses after self-confidence was stripped away.            B. The first lesson of faith is healthy fear.            C. Identify and…

Respond to the Son (Mark 11:27-12:17)

February 16, 2025Passage:  Mark 11:27-12:17Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Respond to God’s love by humbly worshiping Jesus. I. Some people just don’t want Jesus. (27-33)            A. Not all questions are honest.            B. Jesus’ questions lead to the truth.            C. Submit to what has already been revealed. II. Jesus patiently warns the hard hearted. (1-12)            A.…

Faithful Prayer (Mark 11:22-26)

February 9, 2025Passage:  Mark 11:22-26Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Listen to the heart of God and talk to Him about everything. I. A relationship with God is based on faith in Christ. (22)            A. Faith is the required response to God’s revelation.            B. Trusting God always makes a difference.            C. Faith in God is an…

Faithful God (Ephesians 1:3-9)

February 2, 2025Passage:  Ephesians 1:3-9Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Worship our faithful God  who saves us from faithlessness. I. Look for the fruit of faith.            A. God provides everything we need for growth.                 (Ephesians1:3-9; 2:10; cf. Isaiah 5:1-2)            B. The fig tree was a picture of faithlessness.             C. Israel failed to be fruitful for…