February 3, 2019Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Feed the flame of faith with Christ, His church and His Word. I. New life in Christ unites us as one family, with one purpose. (v 1-2) A. God’s redemptive plan is at the core of all history. B. This plan is at the core of…
November 4, 2018Passage: John 14:6Speaker: Josh Holland
October 28, 2018Passage: James 4:1-6Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The bride of Christ sets self aside and follows Jesus at all costs. I. God’s family should be known for a uniting, selfless love. (v.1-2) A. Conflict within the church is rooted in self–pleasing. B. Recognize the enemy as your sinful nature, not other people. (Romans 7;…
September 30, 2018Passage: James 3:13-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Wisdom from God transforms thoughts, attitudes and actions. I. Many claim to be wise. (v.13) A. Wisdom is characterized by humility. B. How you speak depends on how you think. (cf. Jas. 3:1-12) C. Wisdom is measured in action and attitude, not degrees. II. Beware of worldly…
August 26, 2018Passage: James 3:1-12Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: I need the transforming power of Jesus to change my thoughts and my words. I. A perfect God made you to represent Him. A. Greater knowledge results in greater accountability. (2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:36) B. The perfect God does powerful things with His words. C. Sinful…
July 15, 2018Passage: James 2:14-26Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: A living faith walks and rests in Christ in all situations. I. God’s power for all your life is accessed with faith (v.14-17) A. The Bible describes faith in God. 1. Faith is to go to God for rescue. 2. Faith is to lean on God for…
June 24, 2018Passage: Psalm 13:1-6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Trials teach me that I need Jesus. I. Seasons of pain are times to cry out to God. (v.1-2; Psalm 14) A. God hears me. B. I need to be reminded of my true need. (Psalm 2; Acts 2; 2 Samuel 7) C. Cultivate a longing…
May 6, 2018Passage: James 2:5-13Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: In Christ, we are freed from judgment and free to have mercy. I. All alike are precious to God. (v.5) A. Adopt God’s perspective. B. Don’t oppose God’s plan (for the lost). C. We must love God and love others with a Jesus–shaped love. II. All sin…
April 29, 2018Passage: Joshua 5:13-6:27Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God reveals his plan so you can respond in faith. I. Let Jesus lead. (5:13-15) A. We join Jesus in what He is doing. B. Every battle should begin with worshiping Jesus. II. God has revealed his plan to us. (6:1-11) A. We know how the…
March 18, 2018Passage: James 2:1-4Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Faith in Jesus shines when you show mercy. I. Faith in Jesus and overlooking the poor are incompatible. (v.1) A. Don’t let you faith in Jesus get distracted. B. God’s justice is perfect and his mercy is perfectly free, to me. C. Freely receive grace and freely…
