The Rescue (Genesis 5-6)

February 28, 2021Passage:  Genesis 5:1-6:8Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Sin and death are real, but so is God’s plan to end both. I. We are given a bright hope in a dark world. (Ch. 5)            A. Praise God for new beginnings. (Galatians 6:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17)            B. Pray for revival.            C. Walk with God’s help.            D.…

Cain’s Inheritance (Genesis 4:1-26)

February 21, 2021Passage:  Genesis 4:1-26Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Unchecked sin results in grief and generational unbelief. I. Sin begins with one person’s lack of faith in God. (v.1-7)            A. It is good to be reminded that I need a Savior.            B. Cain’s offering was not accepted because of Cain.            C. Cain’s anger was rooted in…

The Lies We Believe (Genesis 3)

February 7, 2021Passage:  Genesis 3:1-24Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Guard against deception by acting on the truth of God’s Word. I. A war of deception is being waged against the truth. (1-7)            A. Satan targets my weak points in faith and doctrine.            B. Beware of the world’s decision-making grid. (v6) (1 John 2:16)                        1.  It appeals…

The Creator’s Design Pt. 2 (Genesis 2:1-25)

January 31, 2021Passage:  Genesis 2:1-25Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  I can rest because my identity, purpose and future are in Christ. I. God’s creation work was complete and perfect. (v.1-3)            A. God designed my week to contain rest, celebration and worship.            B. Sabbath reminded Israel that they belonged to God.            C. I rest in Jesus through…

The Creator’s Design, Part 1 (Genesis 2:1-25)

January 17, 2021Passage:  Genesis 2:1-25Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  I can rest because my identity, purpose and future are in Christ. I. God’s creation work was complete and perfect. (v.1-3)            A. God designed my week to contain rest, celebration and worship.            B. Sabbath reminded Israel that they belonged to God.            C. I rest in Jesus through…

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…