December 12, 2021Passage: Genesis 29:1-35Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: We see God’s love in the cross, through life’s turns and in times of loss. I. God’s love for us is greater than we realize. (1-14) A. Have great expectations of our good God. B. Jacob gives me a glimpse of how much Jesus loves us. C.…
December 5, 2021Passage: Genesis 28:10-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Don’t run in fear; worship Jesus, and walk confidently with Him. I. The Lord is my strength. (10-15) A. God brings me to the place of greatest need. B. God reveals his interest in my life. C. In Christ I have God’s promise, presence and provision. II.…
November 28, 2021Passage: Genesis 27:1-28:9Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God’s grace allows me to live with confidence and without fear. I. Open my eyes of faith and stop blindly following the flesh. (v1-4) A. Self-focus and favoritism are idolatry. B. Isaac willfully disobeyed God’s instruction about Jacob. (25:23) C. Respond to God’s revealed Word, rather than…
November 21, 2021Passage: Genesis 26:1-35Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God leads me through conflict, teaching me to rely on His blessing, promise and peace. I. In the face of hardship, focus on the promise of God. (1-11) A. God guides me through trials, but I must respond with trust. B. God’s blessing to me is based…
November 14, 2021Passage: RuthSpeaker: Bill Knepper I. Boaz was a man who obeyed God. (Ruth 2:1-3) A. He is introduced as a prominent person. B. He lived as an obedient man. (Lev. 23:22) II. Boaz rescues a family as a Kinsman-Redeemer. A. Ruth’s family has seen hard times. (v. 1:1-5; 15-17). B. Ruth happens unto…
November 7, 2021Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: We are ready to answer the call of our awesome God. I. God’s people face opposition when they do His work. (1-6) A. People are not the enemy. B. Respond to opposition in prayer and perseverance. C. Have a mind for the mission. II. Respond with encouraging…
October 31, 2021Speaker: Josh Holland
October 24, 2021Passage: Genesis 25:1-34Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Trust the good God, who blesses all who receive the Son. I. We are blessed with a righteousness by faith. (1-11) A. Thank God and be a blessing to others. (cf. 24:1) B. Salvation comes only through the promised Son (Jesus). C. Have a faith in God…
October 17, 2021Passage: Genesis 24:1-67Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I follow Jesus wholeheartedly knowing God leads the way. I. Have confidence in God’s providence. (1-9) A. Abraham’s plans were informed by God’s promises. B. God directs those who trust and obey God’s Word. C. Abraham illustrates God the Father who provides His Son a bride. II.…
October 10, 2021Passage: Judges 7:1-22Speaker: Daryl SmithgallMain Point: God that makes the impossible possible. I. God wants willing _________________. (Judges 6:11-15, 7:1-3) II. God wants those willing to look out _________ _____________. (Judges 7:4-8) III. The battle of life is a _______________ ______________. (Judges 7:16) How can I pray for Garden of Love and Hope?…