September 17, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Read the Word to be encouraged and to speak encouragement to others. I. The Gospel is a life-giving message that has spiritual opposition. A. God gives each of us a mission field to pray for and reach. B. Opposition to the message can wear down…
September 10, 2023Passage: Various PassagesSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point: Preaching allows us to understand and apply God’s unchangeable Word in our ever-changing world. I. God’s Word has endless wisdom. (Matthew 13:52; 1 Timothy 3:14-17) II. The Holy Spirit is always speaking. (Romans 10:13-14; Isaiah 55:10-11; Colossians 1:28) III. The world is always changing. (2 Timothy…
September 3, 2023Passage: Psalm 47Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJager
August 27, 2023Passage: Matthew 3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Baptism demonstrates and celebrates new life in Jesus Christ. I. What is Baptism and why is it important? A. Baptism is the outward sign of an inward spiritual reality. B. Jesus set the precedent and the precept to be baptized. (Matthew 3:13; 28:19) C. The early…
August 20, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 13:15-31Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Celebrate what the Lord has done and what He gives us to do. I. Understanding the Sabbath helps me understand work. (15-22) A. Rest and wholeness were lost because of sin. B. Sabbath observance was a reminder of God’s covenant with Israel. (cf. Exodus 31:13-16; Deuteronomy…
August 13, 2023Passage: Acts 26Speaker: Pastor Ron LaegerMain Point: Letting The Son Shine Through Your Service.
August 6, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-14Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Every area of my life belongs to the God who redeemed me. I. Revival and reform needs to by my lifestyle. (1-3) A. When I read the Bible, I see myself as God sees me. (1 Corinthians 10:11) B. God will give me understanding as I…
July 23, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 11:1 – 12:47Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Serve Him where He has you, with what He gives you, boasting in what He has done for you. I. The greatest gift I can give God is myself. (11:1-12:26) A. I was rescued from self-worship to worship God. B. The nation gives a…
July 9, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 10:1-39Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: My place in Christ is secure, but am I giving Christ the proper place in my life? I. The people submit themselves to God’s Word. (1-29; Nehemiah 9:38) A. The people recommit themselves to follow God’s Law. B. You cannot truly commit to what you…
July 2, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-38Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Remember, respond and return to the great God of grace! I. In light of God’s faithfulness, we confess our faithlessness. (1-8; Nehemiah 8:17-18) A. Worship needs to be thoughtful. B. Let worship take time. (Ephesians 3:20-21) C. Worship begins with focusing on the greatness of God.…