December 25, 2022Passage: Luke 2-4Speaker: Pastor Josh Holland I. Don’t lose the wonder of the birth of Jesus. A. We celebrate “mountain top” moments. B. Most of life is lived on the mountain side. C. God’s people have hopeful expectation. II. Jesus had a normal family experience. (Luke 2:17-20, 33, 39-40) A. Faith matters most…
December 26, 2021Passage: Matthew 2:1-15Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Keep your eye on Jesus and trust the plan of God. I. Those seeking the truth will find it. A. The Magi were scholars seeking truth. B. A relentless search for truth will lead to the light. II. Some prefer to live a lie. A. King Herod…
December 19, 2021Passage: Luke 2:1-11Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Be intentional about coming to Jesus as we celebrate His birth. I. The greatest event in history is the coming of the Messiah. (1-3) A. The birth of Jesus was expected and looked-for. B. Jesus was born in a busy time, busy place with busy people. C.…
December 20, 2020Passage: Matthew 2:1-12Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Seek Jesus, surrender to Him, and love Him wholeheartedly. I. Seek Jesus as the King of my life. (v.1-2) A. Honor Jesus as king. B. God is sovereign in all my circumstances. C. Identify parts of my life where I reject Jesus as king. II. Jesus challenges…
December 15, 2019Passage: Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 7 & 9Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God’s plan to be with his people is fulfilled in the Messiah, Jesus. I. Saving us from sin’s death-grip has always been God’s plan. A. All sin is punished, but grace is offered. B. The result of sin is spiritual blindness and death.…
December 23, 2018Passage: Philippians 2:6-11Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Jesus left the glory of heaven to serve the needs of a dark world. I. Glory was traded for grime. (6-7) A. Jesus is God. B. But Jesus did not cling to His glory. C. He took on humanity. II. Jesus humbled Himself to death on a…
December 16, 2018Passage: John 6:53-71Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Discipleship is helping the one who is right behind you. I. Teach others to think well. (53-59) A. Jesus challenged others to think deeply. (John 14:6) B. Help people see the truth that demands thought. II. Teach others to obey the Father. (60-65) A. Jesus led others…
December 9, 2018Passage: John 3:16-21Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s radical love overpowers evil. I. God loves the world with sacrificial love. (16-17) A. The world is hostile toward God. B. But God invaded the world anyway. II. The sinner has been granted the chance to be saved. (18) A. The act of faith results in…
December 24, 2017Passage: Matthew 5:1-12Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The brokenness of the world is made right by Jesus Christ. I. Those that are taught have strength from the truth. A. The crowds came to Jesus. B. Jesus taught them. II. Those that are in Christ are not victims of circumstances. A. The poor in spirit…
December 17, 2017Passage: Matthew 1:20-25Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: The divine glory takes on humanity to save us from our sins. I. The problems of the world started at the beginning. A. The world and its people were made perfect. B. The people believed a lie and rebelled. C. The difficulties we face are part of…
