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Redeeming Praise Psalm 30  (cf. 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)

April 7, 2024Passage:  Psalm 30  (cf. 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Cry to God for mercy and let Him change lament to praise. I. Praise the rescuer of all who cry for help. (1-5)            A. David was rescued by God who heals the sin-sick heart.            B. Let your hard heart…

New Things Have Come (2 Corinthians 5:9-21)

March 31, 2024Passage:  2 Corinthians 5:9-21Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The judgment, love and call of Christ moves us forward in faith. I. Eternal perspective results in healthy fear. (9-13)            A. All my motives will be exposed.            B. Future judgment moved Paul to evangelize.  (Psalm 90:12)            C. Choose to live for self or live for…

Worship the Lamb

March 24, 2024Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We worship Jesus, the Lamb who takes away our sin. . When I worship, I let go of doing it my way.            A. The first sacrifice was to cover the shame of sin.            B. The sacrifice God wants is a soft heart.            C. God wants me to hold…

Bearing Fruit (John 15:1-17)

March 17, 2024Passage:  John 15:1-17Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  A life in Christ is a life that loves others as He loved us. I. Jesus Christ is the center of a life that matters.            A. The Vine is cultivated for more fruit.            B. Salvation comes by faith, fruit comes by abiding.            C. The goal is…

What a Friend! (Psalm 116)

March 10, 2024Passage:  Psalm 116Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We are saved to love God and proclaim His mercy. I. Grow into loving God more. (1-2)            A. God listens for the broken hearted.            B. God meets me right where I am.            C. Call on God in the good and bad times. II. God’s mercy restores…

Who is Responsible For Jesus’ Death? (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19)

March 3, 2024Passage:  Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  My sin made the cross necessary and the love of God made it beautiful. I. The Roman soldiers had a part.            A. Crucifixion was brutal and humiliating.            B. They were just doing their job.            C. Even the ignorant need forgiveness.…

Honest Worship (Psalm 51)

February 4, 2024Passage:  Psalm 51Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Honest worship starts with a broken heart and ends with restoration. I. Our God is the good God of grace. (1-2)            A. One after God’s own heart ended up murderous.  (cf. 2 Samuel 11-12)            B. David relies on God’s character. (cf. Exodus 34:6-7) II. My heart…

Rightful Place (Psalm 132:1-18)

December 31, 2023Passage:  Psalm 132:1-18Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The God of grace deserves my faith, praise and obedience. I. I will give God His rightful place in my life. (1-5)            A. Grace is so much more than forgiveness.            B. I have been given a place in God’s family. II. I can enter God’s presence…

Wonderful Mercy (Luke 1:57-80)

December 24, 2023Passage:  Luke 1:57-80Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Reflect on God’s mercy and rejoice in Jesus, our wonderful Savior. I. Reflect on the mercy of God. (v.57-66)            A. It is for every generation.            B. It is for the humble.            C. It draws us to worship God. II. Recount God’s mercy in your life.  (v.67-74)           …