June 9, 2024 (Youth Sunday)Passage: Philippians 3:1-11Speaker: Steven NeelyMain Point: Focus on Christ, He is what saves. I. Focus on and rejoice in the Lord, but also be aware of false teachings. (1-3) A. Rejoice in the Lord; it safeguards us. (1) B. Be aware of false teachers. (2) C. We worship Jesus by the…
June 2, 2024Passage: Mark 4:1-20Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Cultivate a desire for Jesus that responds to His Word. I. Jesus speaks to those who want His message. (1-9) A. A parable makes a comparison to illustrate a truth. B. Seek to understand a parable’s main point. C. The context of this parable is hardheartedness.…
May 26, 2024Passage: Mark 3:7-35Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Lean in, learn and Let Jesus Make you His Disciple. I. We need time with Jesus. (7-12) A. Come to Jesus for heart healing and mind renewing. B. Serve God with preparation and planning. C. It is our job to make Jesus known. II. We need…
May 19, 2024Passage: Mark 2:18-3:6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Grace threatens the self-justified and frees us from condemnation. I. Grace abolishes works-based justification. (18-22) A. A religion of works is a system of condemnation. B. The proper attitude of Christ’s disciples is joy. C. Faith in Jesus plus anything denies grace. II. Grace is the…
May 12, 2024Passage: Mark 2:1-17Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Follow Jesus who forgives all sin and redeems what was lost. I. Jesus teaches us to turn to Him for help. (1-5) A. Jesus smiles at adventurous faith and loyal love. B. Jesus responds to faith with compassion and forgiveness. C. Jesus forgives ALL sin once,…
May 5, 2024Passage: Mark 1:14-45Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus is the message of life and the solution to sin. I. Jesus calls us to a believing obedience. (v.14-20) A. Jesus introduced himself as the promised King. B. The object of my faith must be Jesus. C. Jesus calls us and Jesus prepares us. D.…
April 28, 2024Passage: Mark 1:1-13Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Exalt Jesus who removes sin, restores life and reigns as King. I. The Gospel is what God in Christ has done. (1) A. A Kings arrival was announced by a herald. B. Jesus is King over all. C. Focus on Jesus Christ, the Son of God.…
April 21, 2024Passage: Various PassagesSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point: Baptism is identifying with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I. What is the meaning of Baptism? A. Baptism literally means To Submerge, and metaphorically it means To Identity With. B. Water baptism is an outward expression of an inward reality. II. Why is Baptism…
April 14, 2024Passage: The Gospel of MarkSpeaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: The cross is my example; the empty tomb is my hope. I. The Gospel is an announcement of Good News. A. Mark was written for Roman Christians. B. It is likely Mark’s record of Peter’s memories. C. God changes hearts and minds. II. Mark…
April 7, 2024Passage: Psalm 30 (cf. 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Cry to God for mercy and let Him change lament to praise. I. Praise the rescuer of all who cry for help. (1-5) A. David was rescued by God who heals the sin-sick heart. B. Let your hard heart…