Mark

Look Up, Look Out (Mark 13)

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.           …

Love Jesus (Mark 12:35-44)

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…

God’s Main Point (Mark 12:28-34)

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.…

God Of The Living (Mark 12:18-27)

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.…

Respond to the Son (Mark 11:27-12:17)

February 16, 2025Passage:  Mark 11:27-12:17Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:  Respond to God’s love by humbly worshiping Jesus. I. Some people just don’t want Jesus. (27-33)            A. Not all questions are honest.            B. Jesus’ questions lead to the truth.            C. Submit to what has already been revealed. II. Jesus patiently warns the hard hearted. (1-12)            A.…

Faithful Prayer (Mark 11:22-26)

February 9, 2025Passage:  Mark 11:22-26Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Listen to the heart of God and talk to Him about everything. I. A relationship with God is based on faith in Christ. (22)            A. Faith is the required response to God’s revelation.            B. Trusting God always makes a difference.            C. Faith in God is an…

Unhindered Worship (Mark 11:15-33)

January 26, 2025Passage:  Mark 11:15-33Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Let Jesus have your trust  and worship Him freely. I. Give God unhindered devotion. (15-19)         A. Personal gain can tarnish sacrifice.          B. Convenience can trample holiness.          C. Self-preservation can be destruction.          D. God wants my loyal dependence. (v.22) Reflection Questions:         1)           2) …

Don’t Miss This (Mark 11:1-14, 20-22)

January 19, 2025Passage:  Mark 11:1-14, 20-22Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Have an each-day faith in God, resting and walking in Him. I. Submit yourself to Jesus Christ.  (1-6)            A. All things and situations belong to Him.            B. He has the right and ability to rule over all.            C. Listen to Him. II. Persevere under your…

See Love (Mark 10:32-52)

January 12, 2025Passage:  Mark 10:32-52Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  See that the love of Jesus pours from Him to you, to others. I. Let Jesus lead. (32-34)            A. Sacrificial love is not the path we would choose.            B. We have confidence and hope in Christ.            C. See the majesty of Christ’s love. II. Love others…

I Can’t, But He Can (Mark 10:13-31)

December 1, 2024Passage:  Mark 10:13-31Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  God accomplishes my salvation by grace; I enter it by faith. I. Have faith like a child. (13-16)            A. No concern or person is too small for our great God.            B. Accept Jesus with childlike trust and dependence.            C. If it was by works, it is…