March 1, 2015Passage: Psalm 57:1-11Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Thank God at all times and everywhere for Jesus, your Savior. I. Our God saves. (v. 1-3) A. People, power and plans cannot save. (v. 1-2; 1 Samuel 18-21) 1. Make an inward turn toward God. 2. Call on God daily. B. Jesus was sent to…
February 15, 2015Passage: Romans 6:1-7Speaker: Josh Holland I. Grace stops the work of sin. (6:1-2 A. You can be justified by grace. (v; cf. 5:20) B. Grace doesn’t justify sin. (v1-2; cf. Jude 1:4) C. Grace stops your sinful nature. (v2) 1. You can still choose to sin. 2. You are no longer compelled to…
January 11, 2015Passage: Romans 4:13-25Speaker: Josh Holland I. Salvation only comes by faith. (4:13-15) A. The promise is to Abraham and his descendants. (v13) B. Works and religious tradition cancel the promise. (v14) 1. The promise was unconditional. 2. Only a few received the law. C. The law exposes your need for salvation. (v15) II.…
December 14, 2014Passage: Luke 2:14Speaker: Josh Holland I. Peace is greatly needed. (Luke 2:14) A. It is more than a greeting and a feeling. B. Many are looking for it. C. The angels proclaim a new reality. (Luke 2:14) II. Peace has a great cost. (Luke 12:51) A. The world wars against God. B. Jesus…
November 30, 2014Passage: John 1:19-34Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Understand that Jesus is here. I. Missing Jesus is the greatest tragedy of all. (v. 19-28) A. Pride has its own agenda and rules. (v 19, 21-25) B. Humility is concerned about the mission. (v 20, 23, 27) C. Jesus won’t fit in your box. II.…
August 24, 2014Passage: Esther 8:1 – 10:3Speaker: Josh Holland I. Jesus is all the power you need. (8:1-10) A. All authority has been given to Jesus. (v1-2, 7; cf. Matt. 28:18) B. God loves you already. (v3-6) II. The message needs to be proclaimed and claimed. (8:11-9:16) A. The power of sin and death is…
August 17, 2014Passage: Esther 7:1-10Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Grace frees us from fear’s grip. I. Grip grace, not glory. (7:1-2) A. Nothing you have can save you. (Lk. 9:25) B. Worship the God who gives grace. (Jas. 1:17) II. All are gripped by sin. (7:3-4) A. Slavery is the Bible’s picture of sin. B. Sin…
August 10, 2014Passage: Esther 5:6 – 6:14Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: God wants to replace your pride with Christ-like-humility. I. He strips away pride. (5:6-14) A. God will accomplish His work in your life. (v6-8) B. Christ’s cross confronts and convicts. (v9) C. Let the Holy Spirit strip away your masks. (v 10-14) II. His stripes…
August 3, 2014Passage: Esther 4:1 – 5:5Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Humbly turn and boldly come to the table of Grace. I. Respond humbly. (4:1-9) A. The law reveals my shame. (v 1-3, 8) B. Don’t cover up with comforts of the world. (v4) C. The law requires a royal intervention. (v8) II. Turn from self-preservation.…
July 20, 2014Passage: Esther 2:19 – 3:15Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Surrender becomes rest when you have God’s perspective. I. God’s provision and timing are perfect. (2:19-23) A. God puts His people in place for His purpose. B. Salvation comes from a Jew. (v 22; cf. Jn. 4:22) C. Sometimes reward is postponed. (v23) II. Surrender…
