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…
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…
