Why Do We Celebrate Communion? (1 Corinthians 11:17-30)

June 1, 2025Passage:  1 Corinthians 11:17-30Speaker:  Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea:  We celebrate Communion to proclaim Christ. I. There are three main perspectives on Communion.            A. In the Roman Catholic view, the bread and the cup become                  the body and blood of Christ.                 (cf. John 6:53-58, 63; Hebrews 10:12-14)            B. In Martin Luther and John Calvin’s…

Look Up, Look Out – Part 3 (Mark 13:24-37)

May 25, 2025Passage:  Mark 13:24-37Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Stay in the Word and be alert because Jesus is coming. I. Jesus’ return will be unmistakable. (24-27)            A. Christ’s return is both encouraging and disturbing.                (cf. Luke 21:28; Revelation 6:12-17)             B. Welcome Christ’s Kingdom today, by faith.  (Mark 4:13-20)             C. Tribulation Gentiles will…

Who Leads The Church? (John 13 and others)

May 18, 2025Passage:  John 13 and othersSpeaker:  Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea:  Jesus is the head of the church, but He leads through godly men who follow His example of servant leadership. I. Jesus leads the church.            A. Matthew 16:18; 28:18-19            B. Ephesians 2            C. Colossians 1:18 II. Jesus leads as a servant.            A. John 13:1-5;…

Remember Christ Risen (2 Timothy 2:8, Luke 24:1-35)

April 20, 2025Passage:  2 Timothy 2:8, Luke 24:1-35Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Remember the reality, centrality and the beauty of the resurrection. I. The resurrection of Jesus is historical fact.            A. The empty tomb was hard to miss.            B. The first witnesses were soldiers and women.            C. Grave robbers would remove the grave clothes.            D.…

My Shepherd (Psalm 22-24)

April 13, 2025Passage:  Psalm 22-24Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Worship the crucified and risen and coming King, Jesus Christ! I. The Good Shepherd laid down His life. (Psalm 22)             A. The Shepherd became the Lamb.  (cf. Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29, 36)            B. Jesus took my place.            C. I have hope because sin and death…

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…