August 6, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-14Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Every area of my life belongs to the God who redeemed me. I. Revival and reform needs to by my lifestyle. (1-3) A. When I read the Bible, I see myself as God sees me. (1 Corinthians 10:11) B. God will give me understanding as I…
July 23, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 11:1 – 12:47Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Serve Him where He has you, with what He gives you, boasting in what He has done for you. I. The greatest gift I can give God is myself. (11:1-12:26) A. I was rescued from self-worship to worship God. B. The nation gives a…
July 9, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 10:1-39Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: My place in Christ is secure, but am I giving Christ the proper place in my life? I. The people submit themselves to God’s Word. (1-29; Nehemiah 9:38) A. The people recommit themselves to follow God’s Law. B. You cannot truly commit to what you…
July 2, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-38Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Remember, respond and return to the great God of grace! I. In light of God’s faithfulness, we confess our faithlessness. (1-8; Nehemiah 8:17-18) A. Worship needs to be thoughtful. B. Let worship take time. (Ephesians 3:20-21) C. Worship begins with focusing on the greatness of God.…
June 11, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 8:13-18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Rejoice as you read of the great things our God has done, is doing and will do. I. Respond to God’s Word by studying it more. (13; Ezra 7:10) A. Joyless and boring teaching is a tragedy. B. Some are responsible to lead others in understanding…
June 4, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Knowing our good God comes from knowing and responding to His Word. I. Right response to God depends on clear understanding. (1-8; Ezra 7:10) A. Seeking God’s word begins with a receptive heart. B. God’s Word powerfully cleanses the heart. (John 15:3; Ephesians 5:26) C. Study…
May 28, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-73Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Guard the work, grow together in Christ, and give thanks to God. I. We must guard the work that has been done. (1-3) (2 Timothy 1:12-14) A. Good leaders need good help. B. Pay attention to what comes into the church, mission and family. C. Satan…