Sermons by Josh Holland (Page 20)

Wounds of a Friend (Galatians 4:12-20)

March 8, 2020Passage:  Galatians 4:12-20Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Christ is my everything, I am free from needing man’s approval or fearing his disapproval. I. The self-focused life refuses to hear God. (v.12-16)            A. Pop the bubble: Behavior doesn’t make me special. (4:9-11)            B. God’s people shine brightest against dark backdrops.            C. God’s power is in…

From Slaves to Sons (Galatians 4:1-11)

March 1, 2020Passage:  Galatians 4:1-11Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  My identity as God’s son is based on a relationship with God who will never fail. I. The Christian life is not the slavish life of rule following. (v.1-3)         A. Men and women are “Sons of God” by faith, not works. (ch.3)         B. Paul compares life under…

The Permanent Promise (Galatians 3:15-29)

February 16, 2020Passage:  Galatians 3:15-29Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Trust in God’s plan to bring you into His family through Christ. I. The Old Testament teaches salvation is through Christ. (v.15-20)            A. God’s promise was one–sided: Abraham did nothing but trust.            B. God’s promise to Abraham was really a deal with Jesus.            C. Relationship is greater…

The Promise or the Curse (Galatians 3:1-14)

February 9, 2020Passage:  Galatians 3:1-14Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God’s salvation has always been by faith and not by works. I. Salvation has always been by faith. (v.10-12)            A. You were made to know God.            B. God doesn’t share his glory with anyone.            C. Embedded in the curse is the salvation promise. (cf. Gen. 3:15)            D.…

Christmas Planning (Matthew 1:22-23)

December 15, 2019Passage:  Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 7 & 9Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God’s plan to be with his people is fulfilled in the Messiah, Jesus. I. Saving us from sin’s death-grip has always been God’s plan.            A. All sin is punished, but grace is offered.            B. The result of sin is spiritual blindness and death.…