The Creator (Genesis 1)

January 10, 2021Passage:  Genesis 1; cf. Psalm 33Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  I can trust the Creator of everything with everything. I. God is always in control of all creation. (v.1-2)            A. Hope in the Creator, not in the creation.            B. God is revealed as triune—three-in-one. (cf. v.26, Acts 4:24, John 1:1-3, Psalm 104:30)            C. God…

Christmas Wisdom (Matthew 1:1-12)

December 20, 2020Passage:  Matthew 2:1-12Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Seek Jesus, surrender to Him, and love Him wholeheartedly. I. Seek Jesus as the King of my life. (v.1-2)            A. Honor Jesus as king.            B. God is sovereign in all my circumstances.            C. Identify parts of my life where I reject Jesus as king. II. Jesus challenges…

The Inspired Word (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:16-21)

December 13, 2020Passage:  2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:16-21Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Reading the Bible, trusting that it is the authoritative Word of God. I. The Bible is the most unique book in world history. II. God gave us the Bible to show us how to live.  (2 Tim. 3:16)            A. The Bible is “God-breathed.           …

Revealing for Return (Psalm 19)

December 6, 2020Passage:  Psalm 19Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Our God reveals Himself to us so we might return to Him. I. God wants all people to know He exists. (v.1-6)            A. Nature’s design is a message revealing God as Creator.            B. The message goes out continually.            C. It is for all to understand.            D. It…

Thanksgiving Lessons from the Pilgrims

November 22, 2020Speaker:  Bob BernardMain Point: Like the pilgrims, we should be committed to worship God, trust God’s provision for our lives, and be thankful. I. The Pilgrims were committed to worshipping God.            A. Life in England and Holland.            B. Journey on the Mayflower. II. The Pilgrims trusted God’s provision for their lives.            A. Landing…

Pray for Grace, Part 3 : Revive Me (1 Kings 19:1-18)

November 15, 2020Passage:  1 Kings 19:1-18Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God heals despair, teaching me to trust Him in all situations. I. Elijah despaired because he expected different results.  (v.1-4, 10)            A. Do not be afraid of what is in front of you            B. Elijah’s despair resulted in illogical thinking.            C. Despair results in self-pity and…