History of the Cross (Genesis 36)

March 13, 2022Passage:  Genesis 36Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  All History flows to the coming of Christ, the cross and His reign. I. Genesis sets the stage for man’s wrestling match with God. (1-8)            A. Trust God to bring about His plan in His time in his way.            B. The world demands my conformity to its…

Time To Come Home (Genesis 35:1-29)

March 6, 2022Passage:  Genesis 35:1-29Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God has provided the Way back, it is time to come home. I. Remember God’s goodness and be refreshed by grace. (v.1-5)            A. Jacob’s partial obedience led his family into spiritual decay.            B. A spiritual leader talks about what God has said and done.            C. God holds…

The Plateau of Passivity (Genesis 34:1-31)

February 27, 2022Passage:  Genesis 34:1-31Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Trust God boldly:  read His Word, pray and walk on. I. Bold steps of obedient faith result in freedom and growth.  (v1-7)            A. Fear slowed Jacob’s walk of faith and dulled his leadership.   (Galatians 2:20)            B. Don’t flirt with temptation – seek accountability.            C. Don’t delay to…

Able to Save (Psalm 36:1-12)

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.…

Ragged Faith & Marvelous Grace (Genesis 33:1-20)

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…

Struggling Faith (Genesis 32:1-32)

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…

God of Peace (Genesis 31:14-55)

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…

Growing Hope (Genesis 30:25-31:13)

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…

Misplaced Desire (Genesis 29:31 – 30:24)

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.           …