February 21, 2016Passage: Luke 19:1-10Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus seeks those weary of striving and who want to believe. I. Jesus came so you would seek Him. (v 1-4) A. Zacchaeus’ hunger for money took him down the wrong path. B. The Gospel message means to disturb worldly comfort. C. Faith begins with the…
January 17, 2016Passage: Mark 6:1-6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus desires simple and humble faith. I. Respond to Jesus with faith. A. People were amazed at Jesus’ teaching and power. (1:22, 27-28). B. Jesus befuddled the Pharisees. (2:13-17, 23-28; 3:1-4) C. Some people were frightened. (4:40-41; 5:1-17) D. Still others responded with a fearful faith. …
November 29, 2015Passage: Matthew 14:22-36Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Faith grows as we know Jesus better.
October 25, 2015Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Persecution is used by God to grow the Body of Christ. I. The enemy intends to separate you from Jesus. (v 1-5) A. Satan wants believers to be divided. (v 1) B. Satan wants believers to feel alone. (v 2) C. Satan wants believers to be…
August 9, 2015Passage: Ruth 4:1-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: A great price has been paid so God can be your strength. I. Redemption is wonderful, but costly. A. “To redeem” is to pay to set something free (v1-4). B. True love results in sacrifice – it takes a loss (v5-10). C. You are redeemed so you…
August 2, 2015Passage: Ruth 3:1-18Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The way to redemption has been revealed. I. We have been shown how to approach God. A. God desires you. (v.1-2) B. Rejecting God’s authority separates you from God. (v.3-4) C. Believe God’s teaching. (v.5-6) II. God will set you free if you ask him. A. God…
July 19, 2015Passage: Ruth 2:1-23Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Faith in God’s grace brings hope to heavy hearts. I. Faith responds to truth with expectation. (v1-3) A. God knows your story. (v2) B. God’s Word is true. (v2) C. Expect God to be active in your life. (v3) II. Grace cannot be earned. (v4-17) A. Grace…
July 12, 2015Passage: Ruth 1:1-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: The sweetness of God’s love outshines the darkness of doubt. I. Embrace the trials that come into your life. (v1-5) A. Use trials to turn to God. B. Use trials to show others what faith looks like. C. Use trials to learn that God is enough. II.…
May 24, 2015Passage: Isaiah 30:18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God provides himself as the solution to your sin. I. God does not ignore sin. A. Sin ruptures your relationship with God. B. Sin hardens your heart. C. Sin wrecks your relationship with others. D. A Holy God makes your aware of your sin. II. God…
April 26, 2015Passage: Romans 8:18-25Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: We are given a hope that will persevere. I. Our hope looks beyond this world. (v18) A. God’s kids share in Jesus’ suffering and glory. B. God’s kids understand suffering is temporary. C. God’s kids expect new, sinless bodies when Jesus returns. II. This world provides no…
