January 29, 2017Passage: Philippians 3:1-14Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Choose joy because faith in Jesus is more than enough. I. We rejoice because we are confident in Jesus Christ. (v 1-3) A. We believe in the simple sufficiency of Christ. B. We guard against false teaching. C. We look for heart – change not behavior modification.…
January 22, 2017Passage: Colossians 3:1-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Growing in Christ means to be more like Him. I. In Christ, you are seated in heaven already. (v 1-4) A. Jesus is seated at the right hand of God. B. You are in Christ so set your mind there. C. Live today in what will be…
January 15, 2017Passage: Colossians 2:20-23Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Maturity comes through Jesus. I. The believer is changed from death to life by faith in Jesus. (20) A. The believer has died with Jesus. B. The believer becomes a new creature in Jesus. C. The old “elemental forces” are now dead. 1. The bondage of ignorance…
January 8, 2017Passage: Colossians 2:16-19Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus will guide you to balance in life. I. There are some large egos in religion. A. Some seek to destroy you with legalism. (16) B. Some seek to destroy you with libertinism. C. These people are driven by an inflated ego. (18) II. Counterfeits come in…
January 1, 2017Passage: Philippians 2:19-30Speaker: Josh Holland
December 25, 2016Passage: Luke 2:1-14Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus was promised long ago to be your Savior and your King. I. The birth of Jesus is more than a nice story. A. It really happened. B. It was a miracle. C. God had you in mind. II. Jesus was promised from the beginning of…
December 18, 2016Passage: Colossians 2:6-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Never allow any passing fad to take your eyes off Jesus. I. Stay on course by growing in Christ. (v 6-8) A. The journey begins with Christ. B. The journey continues with Christ. 1. The believer is rooted. 2. The believer is building. 3. The believer is…
December 11, 2016Passage: Colossians 2:1-5Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: A satisfied heart is the fruit of grasping the truth about Jesus. I. The Christian life is the full meal deal. (v 2-3) A. There is encouragement in Christ. (Support others (encourage) in the church) B. There is unity in the body of Christ. C. All wisdom…
December 4, 2016Passage: Colossians 1:24-29Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: We invite the world to be mature in Jesus Christ. I. The body of Christ suffers in the name of Christ. (v 24) A. Saints have suffered for two millennia. B. Saints bear the persecution not the work of the cross. C. Perspective allows joy in the…
November 27, 2016Passage: Philippians 2:1-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Work to preserve the unity of the church in a broken world. I. Our unity begins with humility. (v 1-4) A. This letter was written to the local church. B. The church faces opposition from without and within. C. Division is Satan’s weapon. II. We walk in…