September 1, 2019Passage: Psalm 42:1-43:5Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: When I feel far from God, I can draw near through faith. I. Long for God. (v.1-5) A. Life without God is meaningless. B. You were made to worship. C. Sin and suffering get in the way. II. Remember God. (v.6-11) A. God helps me worship…
August 4, 2019Passage: Psalm 51Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s forgiveness is based on God’s commitment. I. God has committed Himself to us. A. He will complete His work in us. (Philippians 1:6) B. He will never leave us. (Hebrews 13:5) II. We often sin and deserve condemnation. A. David was a man who committed…
April. 7, 2019Passage: Psalm 118Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: We gather to thank God for entering into our world. I. God knows what He is doing. (v.1-14) A. We worship because we have been greatly blessed. (Ephesians 1:3) B. When crisis comes, don’t panic, wait on the Rescuer. C. In his distress, Jesus trusted His Father.…
June 24, 2018Passage: Psalm 13:1-6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Trials teach me that I need Jesus. I. Seasons of pain are times to cry out to God. (v.1-2; Psalm 14) A. God hears me. B. I need to be reminded of my true need. (Psalm 2; Acts 2; 2 Samuel 7) C. Cultivate a longing…
April 1, 2018Passage: Psalm 24Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Our source of joy is the same as the One who created us.
August 20, 2017Passage: Psalm 86:8-13Speaker: Jamie MeadMain Point: Getting to know God leads to an undivided heart before Him. I. Yahweh is greater than all other gods. (v 8-9) A. Yahweh is greater than the gods of Egypt. B. Yahweh is greater that the god Dagon. C. Yahweh is greater than the gods Baal and…
June 25, 2017Passage: Psalm 90Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Think long term about the life you live. I. Psalms teach us life lessons. (1-2) A. Psalm 90 is the oldest Psalm in the Bible. B. Psalm 90 begins with the protection of God. II. The brevity of life invites us to be wise about life. (3-12) …
June 11, 2017 Passage: Psalm 27Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: We can live on earth like a citizen of heaven. I. We come. (v 1-6) A. God is our protector. B. God is our passion. II. We seek. (v 7-12) A. We seek His face. B. He directs our paths. III. We wait. (v 13-14) A. We…
June 4, 2017Passage: Psalm 77Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Hope means we remember God’s loyal love and wait for it now. I. Some days are not as good as others. (v 1-6) A. We cry out to God B. We ponder on our pillow. II. We can question God’s goodness. (v 7-9) A. We use words…
May 21, 2017Passage: Psalm 73Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Live now in light of eternity. I. Evil triumphs too often. (v 1-12) A. Asaph reveals his struggle. B. Wicked people seem to do very well. II. The triumph of evil leads to despair. (v 13-15) A. We question trying to live righteously. B. We suffer in…
