February 8, 2026Passage: Ephesians 4:25-5:2Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: The Spirit empowers us to love others like Jesus loved us. I. In Christ, we are freed from serving Satan. (25-29) A. We live together in the reality of the truth. B. Rush to reconcile, not revenge. C. Work to give, not take. D. God’s words…
February 1, 2026Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: Keep coming to the cross and find contentment in Christ. I. Stop pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain. (17-19) A. Contentment comes through Christ and the cross. B. Sin is willful. C. Sin stops us from seeing straight. D. I need to feel the pain of sin.…
January 25, 2026Passage: Ephesians 4:7-16Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: Jesus gives all we need to live in obedience to Him with one another. I. After saving grace comes enabling grace. (7-10) A. What Christ has given you won’t run out. B. He experienced my sin in every way but the doing of it. C. Jesus…
January 18, 2026 Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: God’s family is known by a unity rooted in Christ’s selfless love. I. Truth demands the appropriate response (1) A. In Christ we have unity with God and one another. B. Come alongside to correct and encourage. C. God is glorified when His love is…
January 11, 2026 Passage: Ephesians Ch. 1-3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: Know who you are in Christ and boldly approach the God of Grace. I. Thank God for all He has given us. (Ch.1) A. We are adopted by the Father. B. We are redeemed by Christ. C. We are sealed by the Spirit –…
November 23, 2025 Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: God is glorified when Christ’s love is experienced in the church.I. We have reason to praise and pray. (14-15) A. Together, we are a dwelling place for God. (cf. 2:18) B. Believers are one in Christ, not separated by race, space or eternity. C. We…
November 9, 2025Passage: Eph. 3:8-13Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Even angels are in awe of how God brings many sinners into one family through Christ. I. Our salvation is all God’s doing. (7-8a) A. The focal point of our work is making Jesus known. B. The means of our work is an active relationship with…
November 2, 2025Passage: Eph. 3:1-7Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Understanding God’s plan encourages and gives us confidence. I. Having God’s perspective makes a difference. A. Gain strength by understanding your Bible. B. If God revealed it, then I can understand it. C. God’s plan to save us has never changed. D The mystery is that…
October 26, 2025Passage: Eph. 2:19-22Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: As believers, our new position in Christ makes us a part of God’s eternal kingdom.I. We have been made citizens in God’s kingdom. A. As citizens we receive protection, access, and freedom. B. As citizens we are duty-bound to serve the king, obey the king, and…
October 19, 2025Passage: Eph. 2:11-18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: We have reconciliation with God and each other in Christ. I. Remembering the past makes me thankful and careful. (v.11a) A. The act of remembering is to be ongoing. B. Remember God’s amazing grace. C. Remembering brings me back to a point of decision.II. Gentiles are…
