November 19, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We rejoice in hope every day for the Lord’s return any day. I. Death and sorrow tempt us to despair. (v.13-14) A. Ignorance of the truth is not bliss. B. Only my body will die. C. We are not controlled by grief, but informed by…
November 11, 2023Passage: John 14Speaker: Pastor Bill Knepper and Pastor Josh Holland
October 29, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God empowers us to turn from sin and teaches us to love one another. I. Keep going on the road to living for Jesus. (v.1-2) A. Jesus’ soon return should impact how I live today. B. How I live depends on whom I am pleasing. …
October 22, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: The Gospel-goal is to see believers rooted and growing in Christ. I. Grow together in the love of the Lord. (v.1-5) A. Genuine love makes genuine sacrifices. B. There is nothing like the support of a faithful friend. C. Suffering is the Christian’s…
October 8, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God is pleased with us as we believe His Words and His Way to Life. I. Please God by responding in faith to His Word. (v.13-14) A. The Gospel message weakens the strong and strengthens the weak. B. God’s Word continues to change me as…
October 1, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God gives me opportunities to examine my heart in the light of His Word. I. I am called to Gospel stewardship. (v.1-4) A. The Gospel record of life transformation speaks for itself. B. God tests me to grow and improve me. C. Today is a…
September 24, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-10Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Praise God for the assurance of salvation and our Hope in Jesus. I. Walk thankfully because of our powerful God. (v.2-3) A. I believe God can accomplish what I cannot. B. I may suffer loss because I love the One who loved me first. C.…
September 17, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Read the Word to be encouraged and to speak encouragement to others. I. The Gospel is a life-giving message that has spiritual opposition. A. God gives each of us a mission field to pray for and reach. B. Opposition to the message can wear down…
August 27, 2023Passage: Matthew 3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Baptism demonstrates and celebrates new life in Jesus Christ. I. What is Baptism and why is it important? A. Baptism is the outward sign of an inward spiritual reality. B. Jesus set the precedent and the precept to be baptized. (Matthew 3:13; 28:19) C. The early…
August 20, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 13:15-31Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Celebrate what the Lord has done and what He gives us to do. I. Understanding the Sabbath helps me understand work. (15-22) A. Rest and wholeness were lost because of sin. B. Sabbath observance was a reminder of God’s covenant with Israel. (cf. Exodus 31:13-16; Deuteronomy…
