In His Presence (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)

January 21, 2024Passage:  2 Thessalonians 1:1-12Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  God’s grace and peace enable perseverance and growth in every trial. I. Believers are united with the Father and the Son. (1-2)            A. Look to God to see what a good Father is like.            B. Worship the Son as fully man and fully God. II.…

Rightful Place (Psalm 132:1-18)

December 31, 2023Passage:  Psalm 132:1-18Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The God of grace deserves my faith, praise and obedience. I. I will give God His rightful place in my life. (1-5)            A. Grace is so much more than forgiveness.            B. I have been given a place in God’s family. II. I can enter God’s presence…

Wonderful Mercy (Luke 1:57-80)

December 24, 2023Passage:  Luke 1:57-80Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Reflect on God’s mercy and rejoice in Jesus, our wonderful Savior. I. Reflect on the mercy of God. (v.57-66)            A. It is for every generation.            B. It is for the humble.            C. It draws us to worship God. II. Recount God’s mercy in your life.  (v.67-74)           …

Mind the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:16-28)

December 17, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 5:16-28Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Walk in confident obedience, knowing God will finish what He began. I. Be transformed by hoping in Jesus.  (16-18)            A. Rejoicing becomes a lifestyle.            B. Because your heart is always submitted to God.            C. Because your world-view is shaped by God’s Word.  (cf. Romans 8:28)…

Building Up (1 Thessalonians 5:12-15)

December 3, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 5:12-15Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The church family is marked by a sacrificial love that comes from Jesus. I. Praise the Lord for those  who serve as church leaders. (v.12)            A. The work is hard.            B. The weight of my spiritual well-being is entrusted to them.                        cf. Hebrews 13:17            C.…

Walk Awake (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)

November 26, 2023Passage:  1Thessalonians 5:1-11Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We walk in hopeful anticipation of the Lord’s return. I. The Lord’s return is called the Day of the Lord. (v.1-2)            A. It begins with the rapture and ends after the millennium.            B. It will be a time of blessing and judgment.            C. It will be…