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) …
February 11, 2024Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Praise God for who you are in Him and what He is doing in you. I. See what God is doing in us and respond in praise. (13-14) A. You are loved by Jesus. B. God chose you from eternity past. C. God called you…
February 4, 2024Passage: Psalm 51Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Honest worship starts with a broken heart and ends with restoration. I. Our God is the good God of grace. (1-2) A. One after God’s own heart ended up murderous. (cf. 2 Samuel 11-12) B. David relies on God’s character. (cf. Exodus 34:6-7) II. My heart…
January 28, 2024Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Stand firm, knowing you are rescued from sin, death and judgment. I. End times revelation results in hope and peace. (1-5) A. Verse 1 refers to a single event. (cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 4:13-19) B. End times teaching should result in hope and peace. …