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…
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…
