Sermons by Josh Holland (Page 4)

A Matter of Grace (Mark 2:18-3:6)

May 19, 2024Passage:  Mark 2:18-3:6Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Grace threatens the self-justified and frees us from condemnation. I. Grace abolishes works-based justification. (18-22)            A. A religion of works is a system of condemnation.            B. The proper attitude of Christ’s disciples is joy.            C. Faith in Jesus plus anything denies grace. II. Grace is the…

A Matter of the Heart (Mark 2:1-17)

May 12, 2024Passage:  Mark 2:1-17Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Follow Jesus who forgives all sin and redeems what was lost. I. Jesus teaches us to turn to Him for help. (1-5)            A. Jesus smiles at adventurous faith and loyal love.            B. Jesus responds to faith with compassion and forgiveness.            C. Jesus forgives ALL sin once,…

Why He Came (Mark 1:14-45)

May 5, 2024Passage:  Mark 1:14-45Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Jesus is the message of life and the solution to sin. I. Jesus calls us to a believing obedience. (v.14-20)            A. Jesus introduced himself as the promised King.            B. The object of my faith must be Jesus.            C. Jesus calls us and Jesus prepares us.            D.…

What God Has Done (Mark 1:1-13)

April 28, 2024Passage:  Mark 1:1-13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Exalt Jesus who removes sin, restores life and reigns as King. I. The Gospel is what God in Christ has done. (1)            A. A Kings arrival was announced by a herald.            B. Jesus is King over all.            C. Focus on Jesus Christ, the Son of God.…

Intro Son of Man (The Gospel of Mark)

April 14, 2024Passage:  The Gospel of MarkSpeaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The cross is my example; the empty tomb is my hope. I. The Gospel is an announcement of Good News.            A. Mark was written for Roman Christians.            B. It is likely Mark’s record of Peter’s memories.            C. God changes hearts and minds. II. Mark…

Redeeming Praise Psalm 30  (cf. 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)

April 7, 2024Passage:  Psalm 30  (cf. 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Cry to God for mercy and let Him change lament to praise. I. Praise the rescuer of all who cry for help. (1-5)            A. David was rescued by God who heals the sin-sick heart.            B. Let your hard heart…

New Things Have Come (2 Corinthians 5:9-21)

March 31, 2024Passage:  2 Corinthians 5:9-21Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The judgment, love and call of Christ moves us forward in faith. I. Eternal perspective results in healthy fear. (9-13)            A. All my motives will be exposed.            B. Future judgment moved Paul to evangelize.  (Psalm 90:12)            C. Choose to live for self or live for…

Worship the Lamb

March 24, 2024Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We worship Jesus, the Lamb who takes away our sin. . When I worship, I let go of doing it my way.            A. The first sacrifice was to cover the shame of sin.            B. The sacrifice God wants is a soft heart.            C. God wants me to hold…

What a Friend! (Psalm 116)

March 10, 2024Passage:  Psalm 116Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We are saved to love God and proclaim His mercy. I. Grow into loving God more. (1-2)            A. God listens for the broken hearted.            B. God meets me right where I am.            C. Call on God in the good and bad times. II. God’s mercy restores…

Who is Responsible For Jesus’ Death? (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19)

March 3, 2024Passage:  Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  My sin made the cross necessary and the love of God made it beautiful. I. The Roman soldiers had a part.            A. Crucifixion was brutal and humiliating.            B. They were just doing their job.            C. Even the ignorant need forgiveness.…