August 16, 2020Passage: Acts 12, 13; 2 Timothy 4Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Failures cannot prevent the work Christ is ready to do in us. I. Defeat can lead to despair. A. John Mark stumbled despite great opportunities. 1. He was an eyewitness to the start of Christianity. (Acts 12:12, 25) 2. But he deserted the…
August 9, 2020Passage: Mark 6:1-6Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus desires faith that is simple and humble. I. Respond to Jesus with faith. A. People were amazed at Jesus’ teaching and power. (1:22, 27-28). B. Jesus befuddled the Pharisees. (2:13-17, 23-28; 3:1-4) C. Some people were frightened. (4:40-41; 5:1-17) D. Still others responded with a fearful…
August 2, 2020Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Return ridicule with blessing so others will see and turn to Christ. I. God’s people are marked by peace, even in conflict (v.8-12) A. When passions rage, God’s people show compassion. B. Forgive. C. Be a peacemaker. D. Entrust yourself to God. II. We are God’s…
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…
July 19, 2020Passage: Judges 20Speaker: Jamie Mead
July 12, 2020Passage: Joshua 23:1-16; 24:14-28Speaker: Rodney DeJager
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…
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…
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…
June 14, 2020Passage: 1 Peter 2:11-17Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus changes my identity and how I interact with the world. I. You belong to God so others might belong to God. (v.11-12) A. We submit our thoughts and attitudes to Jesus. B. We let the beauty of the Gospel shine through our behavior. II. Good…