Unlocking Hard Hearts (1 Peter 3:1-7)

July 26, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 3:1-7Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Christ-like humility & submission are key to unlocking hard hearts. I. We are all called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. (v.1a, 7a)            A. Jesus submitted Himself to the Father.            B. Father and Son have different roles but equal honor.            C. Jesus did not give…

Faith, Hope and Love (Romans 5:1-5)

July 5, 2020Passage:  Romans 5:1-5Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Our hope overflows in rejoicing and confidence because of Jesus. I. Have faith in Jesus who died and rose from the grave.  (v.1-2)            A. You can enjoy peace with God.            B. You can have full access to God right now.            C. You can always be hopeful about…

Euodia & Syntyche – We Are All One in Christ (Philippians 4:2)

June 28, 2020Passage:  Philippians 4:2Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  We are one in Christ so we must behave that way. I. Every church eventually faces conflict.         A. Euodia and Syntyche are at odds.         B. Conflict is a theme in the book of Philippians.         C. The true partner (suzugos) is asked to help. II. The threat of…

Called For This (1 Peter 2:18-25)

June 21, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 2:18-25Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Respond to suffering by walking in the footsteps of Christ. I. Serve God by patiently enduring personal injustice. (v.18-20)            A. Many in the early church were servants and slaves.            B. Keep your mind on God when suffering unjustly.            C. God will bring His solution to those…

Defined by Mercy (1 Peter 2:1-10)

June 7, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 2:1-10Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Come to Jesus with a heart wanting mercy and showing mercy. I. Develop a desire to be more like Jesus.  (v 1-3)            A. Turn from being selfish to merciful.            B. We help ourselves to the Word that nourishes new life.            C. Hunger for God’s Word is…