August 3, 2025Passage:  Mark 15:40-16:8Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Die to self and live life surrendered to Christ. I. Remain at the cross.  (40-47)            A. Surrender more.            B. Jesus is the picture of full surrender.            C. The sinful, old me dies at the cross. II. Rejoice at the empty tomb. (1-8)            A. Sometimes we cope…

June 22, 2025Passage:  Mark 15:1-39Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  See Jesus crucified for you and stop pushing Him out of the way. I. Jesus gets in the way—so let Him. (1-15)            A. Jesus wants more than to just fit in my life.            B. Righteousness is not based on what is better.            C. We mute discomfort…

June 15, 2025Passage:  Mark 14Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  His faithfulness is greater than my unfaithfulness. I. Jesus is the faithful Passover Lamb. (1-25)            A. He is faithful in His timing.            B. He faithfully guides us.            C. He is faithful in His preparation.            D. He faithfully ratified the New Covenant with His blood. II. Jesus…

June 8, 2025Passage:  Mark 14Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  In the war for your heart, and the only way to victory is surrender. I. Worship Jesus extravagantly.            A. Mary did not hold back in honoring Jesus.            B. Worship is a personal and corporate response.            C. Worship Jesus who died for my unfaithfulness. II. Guard against…

May 25, 2025Passage:  Mark 13:24-37Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Stay in the Word and be alert because Jesus is coming. I. Jesus’ return will be unmistakable. (24-27)            A. Christ’s return is both encouraging and disturbing.                (cf. Luke 21:28; Revelation 6:12-17)             B. Welcome Christ’s Kingdom today, by faith.  (Mark 4:13-20)             C. Tribulation Gentiles will…

April 27, 2025Passage:  Mark 13:14-23Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Stay alert and stay on mission until the coming of Christ. [An Adobe .PDF file is attached for download convenience.] I. Jesus reveals the sign of his coming. (14a)            A. The sign will be in the middle of the Tribulation.             B. One prophecy may predict…

March 30, 2025Passage:  Mark 13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Get in gear and stay on mission until the coming of Christ. I. Don’t build a kingdom in this world. (1-4)            A. I need to take stock of what is filling my eyes.             B. Be in awe of Jesus who returns as King and Judge.           …

March 23, 2025Passage:  Mark 12:35-44Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Love Jesus with all you are, all you do and all you have. I. Take the next step with Jesus.  (35-37)            A. Loving God looks like faith in the Son of God.            B. Jesus is both God and man.  (Romans 1:2-3; 2 Timothy 2:8)            C. Seek…

March 16, 2025Passage:  Mark 12:28-34Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Worship God by loving Him and loving others as He loved you. I. Keep the main thing the main thing.  (28)            A. Don’t be divisive over details.  (cf. 2 Timothy 2:14)            B. Seeing the big picture helps me select the right priorities.                  (cf. Matthew 23:23) II.…

March 9, 2025Passage:  Mark 12:18-27Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Our hope is founded on the truth and power of God’s Word. I. Rely on God’s supply. (18-19)            A. The Sadducees found security in material gain and position.            B. God desires faith expressed in obedience.            C. God’s Word is for our good, not our gain. II.…