February 20, 2022Passage: Psalm 36:1-12Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Awaken to the value of the grace of God, who is able to save. I. Rejecting God results in a calloused self-orientation. (v.1-4) A. The fear of God in society restrains evil. B. Admit sin before it is too late. C. Rejecting God has devastating consequences. II.…
February 13, 2022Passage: Genesis 33:1-20Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Stop fretting, start rejoicing in the mighty God of grace. I. God’s greatest miracle is heart-change. (v.1-7) A. The eyes of faith see obstacles as opportunities for grace. B. Unconfessed sin and resentment hardens hearts. C. Embrace grace and be a blessing to others. II. Stingy cowards…
February 6, 2022Passage: Genesis 32:1-32Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Don’t DIY — let God fight for you and believe He cares for you. I. God prepares us for what is ahead. (v.1-2) A. The conflict we face is spiritual. (cf. Eph. 6:12) B. Be encouraged and walk in courage. II. Deliverance only comes by faith in…
January 30, 2022Passage: Genesis 31:14-55Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The Giver of peace gives generously to teach us to walk by faith. I. Walk forward in faith, don’t run in fear. (31:14-21) A. Recounting God’s provision corrects my vision. B. Our unity begins with our hope in Jesus Christ. C. Cast off the idols that steal…
January 23, 2022Passage: Genesis 30:25-31:13Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Choose to hope in God and fear starts to lose its grip. I. Remembering God’s promises refreshes my hope. (29:31-35) A. Jacob had humble hope and quiet confidence. B. Grace is simply about a relationship with God. C. Rely on God and only God. II. Trusting in…
January 16, 2022Passage: Genesis 29:31 – 30:24Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I gain hope as I cast my cares on God and praise Him through thick and thin. I. I learn more of God’s love song when I suffer. (29:31-35) A. We will all encounter bitter disappointment. B. The brokenhearted who hope in God find healing. …
January 9, 2022Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6Speaker: Rodney DeJagerMain Point: The Church is the Body of Christ, set apart by God, to reveal Him to the world. I. We worship one king. II. We belong to one family. III. We confess one faith. IV. We pursue one calling. Take Away: What secondary issues in my life are…
December 26, 2021Passage: Matthew 2:1-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Keep your eye on Jesus and trust the plan of God. I. Those seeking the truth will find it. A. The Magi were scholars seeking truth. B. A relentless search for truth will lead to the light. II. Some prefer to live a lie. A. King Herod…
December 19, 2021Passage: Luke 2:1-11Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Be intentional about coming to Jesus as we celebrate His birth. I. The greatest event in history is the coming of the Messiah. (1-3) A. The birth of Jesus was expected and looked-for. B. Jesus was born in a busy time, busy place with busy people. C.…