February 7, 2021Passage: Genesis 3:1-24Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Guard against deception by acting on the truth of God’s Word. I. A war of deception is being waged against the truth. (1-7) A. Satan targets my weak points in faith and doctrine. B. Beware of the world’s decision-making grid. (v6) (1 John 2:16) 1. It appeals…
January 31, 2021Passage: Genesis 2:1-25Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I can rest because my identity, purpose and future are in Christ. I. God’s creation work was complete and perfect. (v.1-3) A. God designed my week to contain rest, celebration and worship. B. Sabbath reminded Israel that they belonged to God. C. I rest in Jesus through…
January 17, 2021Passage: Genesis 2:1-25Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I can rest because my identity, purpose and future are in Christ. I. God’s creation work was complete and perfect. (v.1-3) A. God designed my week to contain rest, celebration and worship. B. Sabbath reminded Israel that they belonged to God. C. I rest in Jesus through…
January 10, 2021Passage: Genesis 1; cf. Psalm 33Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I can trust the Creator of everything with everything. I. God is always in control of all creation. (v.1-2) A. Hope in the Creator, not in the creation. B. God is revealed as triune—three-in-one. (cf. v.26, Acts 4:24, John 1:1-3, Psalm 104:30) C. God…
January 3, 2021Passage: Genesis Speaker: Josh Holland Main Point: Hope increases as I learn about the God who made me.
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 13, 2020Passage: 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:16-21Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Reading the Bible, trusting that it is the authoritative Word of God. I. The Bible is the most unique book in world history. II. God gave us the Bible to show us how to live. (2 Tim. 3:16) A. The Bible is “God-breathed. …
December 6, 2020Passage: Psalm 19Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Our God reveals Himself to us so we might return to Him. I. God wants all people to know He exists. (v.1-6) A. Nature’s design is a message revealing God as Creator. B. The message goes out continually. C. It is for all to understand. D. It…
November 15, 2020Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God heals despair, teaching me to trust Him in all situations. I. Elijah despaired because he expected different results. (v.1-4, 10) A. Do not be afraid of what is in front of you B. Elijah’s despair resulted in illogical thinking. C. Despair results in self-pity and…
November 1, 2020Passage: 1 Kings 18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Ask God to reveal Himself to our hurting nation. I. Expect God to be present and active in your daily life. (v.1-15) A. God’s commands are undergirded with His promises. B. God’s power was present in each of Elijah’s needs. II. It is time to ask…
