Love By Faith (1 John 4:20 – 5:21)

January 8, 2023Passage:  1 John 4:20 – 5:21Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  God gives us His love so we can love Him and one another. I. Passion for Christ is expressed in compassion for people. (4:20-5:3a)            A. Everyone must believe in Jesus for salvation.            B. Love for one another must be unconditional.            C. Obedience is…

Unbelievable Love (1 John 4:7-19)

January 1, 2023Passage:  1 John 4:7-19Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The more I know God, the more fearlessly I love God and others. I. God sent His Son so I could live through Him.  (7-11)            A. Love does not define God, rather God has defined love.            B. To experience the love of God, I must…

Mundane & Miraculous (Luke 2-4)

December 25, 2022Passage:  Luke 2-4Speaker:  Pastor Josh Holland I. Don’t lose the wonder of the birth of Jesus.            A. We celebrate “mountain top” moments.            B. Most of life is lived on the mountain side.            C. God’s people have hopeful expectation. II. Jesus had a normal family experience.  (Luke 2:17-20, 33, 39-40)            A. Faith matters most…

Come And Worship (Luke 1:26-56)

December 18, 2022Passage:  Luke 1:26-56Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Christmas is a time to joyfully worship the long-awaited King. I. Our great King came in humiliation.  (v 26-33)            A. As my pride dies, I see God’s power to keep His promises.            B. Christmas is humanity’s Cinderella-story.            C. Our Christmas photo album has pictures of our…

Listen For Truth (1st John 3:23 – 4:6)

December 11, 2022Passage:  1st John 3:23 – 4:6Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We participate in a relationship with God as we listen and respond to His Word. I. Our mission is to continue in this relationship.  (23-24)            A. Keep believing in the Jesus revealed in scripture.            B. Loving for one another is the fruit of…

Confident Hope (1st John 2:28-3:3)

November 27, 2022Passage:  1st John 2:28-3:3Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Daily dependence on Jesus results in confident hope for eternity. I.  I want to boast in what the Lord has done at His return. (v28)            A. The command is to continue on in Christ.            B. Jesus will return.            C. Some believers will be ashamed before…

How Not To Be A Curmudgeon (Psalm 107:1-8)

November 20, 2022Passage:  Psalm 107:1-8Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Thankfulness results in joy, peace and greater confidence in God. I.   Believe in God.  (Genesis 4; Hebrews 11:4, 6) II.  Remember God is always good.  (Psalm 106:6; Exodus 14:10-11) III. Become generous in giving.  (1 Samuel 25) IV.  Rejoice when others experience God’s grace.  (Jonah) V.  …