Keep Going (Nehemiah 6:1-19)

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…

Heart-Work (Nehemiah 5:1-19)

April 16, 2023Passage:  Nehemiah 5:1-19Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Selfishness ends with hearts motivated by God’s redeeming love. I. While I work for God, He works on my heart. (1-5)            A. The enemy’s favorite weapon is selfishness.            B. Without humility and mercy, there is no unity.            C. God tells us how we should act in…

City of the Great King (Luke 19:28-44)

April 2, 2023   Palm SundayPassage:  Luke 19:28-44; Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 23:37-39Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We worship triumphantly because Jesus paid a mournful price. I. On Palm Sunday Jesus mourned over people blinded by sin.            A. Jerusalem has always been connected with worshiping God.   (Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 76:1-2)            B. We were also made to worship…

Powerful Words (Nehemiah 4:1-23)

March 26, 2023Passage:  Nehemiah 4:1-23Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We fight by faith with words of truth, prayer and encouragement. I. We are in a war of powerful words. (1-6)            A. When God’s people grow, the enemy grows angry.            B. Respond with prayer to persevere.  (Psalm 123:3-4)            C. God renews our strength from within. II.…

Why We Work (Nehemiah 3:1-32)

March 19, 2023Passage:  Nehemiah 3:1-32Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We want to see Jesus in each life, family, and in our church. I. We work to glorify God.         A. Jesus did not come to maintain the status quo.  (Ephesians 2:10)                    1.  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,                         which God…

Faith Walk (Nehemiah 2:7-20)

March 12, 2023Passage:  Nehemiah 2:7-20Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Obstacles are opportunities for my faith in God to grow. I. When we walk in faith, we will meet with opposition. (9-10)         A. I walk in confidence knowing my King is for me.         B. I need to root my identity in God who cannot be shaken. …

Why Do We Matter? (Matthew 28:18-20)

March 5, 2023Passage:  Matthew 28:18-20Speaker:  Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point:  We have words of eternal life for a world of dying people. I. Jesus has given us a message.            A. Revelation 7:9-10            B. Luke 8:14            C. Ecclesiastes 7:2            D. John 5:24; 6:40; 11:25 II. Jesus has given us a mission.            A. Matthew 28:18-20            B. Acts 1:8           …