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…
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…
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…
May 21, 2023 (Youth Sunday)Passage: Luke 15:11-32Speaker: Steven NeelyMain Point: In our pursuit of the things we desire, we can miss the treasure in front of us in our Heavenly Father. I. We think we know the things we want, but do we know what is good for us? (11-16) A. We ask for things…
April 23, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-19Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: I expect enemy opposition, but I know God will finish this work. I. When we walk by faith, the enemy invites us to compromise. (1-4) A. Almost done is not the time to let up. B. Resist the invitation to “just get along”—stay salty! C. Nehemiah…