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…
March 31, 2024Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:9-21Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: The judgment, love and call of Christ moves us forward in faith. I. Eternal perspective results in healthy fear. (9-13) A. All my motives will be exposed. B. Future judgment moved Paul to evangelize. (Psalm 90:12) C. Choose to live for self or live for…
March 24, 2024Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We worship Jesus, the Lamb who takes away our sin. . When I worship, I let go of doing it my way. A. The first sacrifice was to cover the shame of sin. B. The sacrifice God wants is a soft heart. C. God wants me to hold…
March 17, 2024Passage: John 15:1-17Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: A life in Christ is a life that loves others as He loved us. I. Jesus Christ is the center of a life that matters. A. The Vine is cultivated for more fruit. B. Salvation comes by faith, fruit comes by abiding. C. The goal is…
March 10, 2024Passage: Psalm 116Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We are saved to love God and proclaim His mercy. I. Grow into loving God more. (1-2) A. God listens for the broken hearted. B. God meets me right where I am. C. Call on God in the good and bad times. II. God’s mercy restores…
March 3, 2024Passage: Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: My sin made the cross necessary and the love of God made it beautiful. I. The Roman soldiers had a part. A. Crucifixion was brutal and humiliating. B. They were just doing their job. C. Even the ignorant need forgiveness.…
February 25, 2024Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Obeying God’s Word is always for our good. I. We have to do difficult things for the good of the others. (6-10) A. My life must be directed by the guidelines in the Bible. B. I honor Jesus by loving others as Christ loved me. …
February 18, 2024Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We live by faith, calling on God and obeying His Word until Christ returns. I. Live prayerfully. (1-2) A. Paul expected God’s power through the prayers of others. B. Pray for Gospel proclamation. C. Pray for protection for the Gospel messengers. II. Live Expectantly. (3-5) …