First In My Life (Nehemiah 10:1-39)

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…

Coming Back (Nehemiah 9:1-38)

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.…

As It Is Written (Nehemiah 8:13-18)

June 11, 2023Passage:  Nehemiah 8:13-18Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Rejoice as you read of the great things our God has done, is doing and will do. I. Respond to God’s Word by studying it more. (13; Ezra 7:10)            A. Joyless and boring teaching is a tragedy.            B. Some are responsible to lead others in understanding…

Understand and Rejoice (Nehemiah 8:1-12)

June 4, 2023Passage:  Nehemiah 8:1-12Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Knowing our good God comes from knowing and responding to His Word. I. Right response to God depends on clear understanding.  (1-8; Ezra 7:10)            A. Seeking God’s word begins with a receptive heart.            B. God’s Word powerfully cleanses the heart.  (John 15:3; Ephesians 5:26)            C. Study…

Now Stand (Nehemiah 7:1-73)

May 28, 2023Passage:  Nehemiah 7:1-73Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Guard the work, grow together in Christ, and give thanks to God. I. We must guard the work that has been done. (1-3)  (2 Timothy 1:12-14)            A. Good leaders need good help.            B. Pay attention to what comes into the church, mission and family.            C. Satan…