April 6, 2025Passage: Psalm 22Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Praise Jesus because sin and death are defeated at the cross. I. Remember Christ was forsaken for our forgiveness. (1-10) A. Cry out to God for His promised deliverance. B. Jesus felt our shame as He was rejected. C. Learn to trust God. II. Remember God…
March 30, 2025Passage: Mark 13Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Get in gear and stay on mission until the coming of Christ. I. Don’t build a kingdom in this world. (1-4) A. I need to take stock of what is filling my eyes. B. Be in awe of Jesus who returns as King and Judge. …
March 23, 2025Passage: Mark 12:35-44Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Love Jesus with all you are, all you do and all you have. I. Take the next step with Jesus. (35-37) A. Loving God looks like faith in the Son of God. B. Jesus is both God and man. (Romans 1:2-3; 2 Timothy 2:8) C. Seek…
March 16, 2025Passage: Mark 12:28-34Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Worship God by loving Him and loving others as He loved you. I. Keep the main thing the main thing. (28) A. Don’t be divisive over details. (cf. 2 Timothy 2:14) B. Seeing the big picture helps me select the right priorities. (cf. Matthew 23:23) II.…
March 9, 2025Passage: Mark 12:18-27Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Our hope is founded on the truth and power of God’s Word. I. Rely on God’s supply. (18-19) A. The Sadducees found security in material gain and position. B. God desires faith expressed in obedience. C. God’s Word is for our good, not our gain. II.…
March 02, 2025Passage: Exodus 3-4Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Leave the idol of self-preservation to trust God with a willing heart. I. God doesn’t want what I have to offer, he wants my heart. A. God called Moses after self-confidence was stripped away. B. The first lesson of faith is healthy fear. C. Identify and…
February 16, 2025Passage: Mark 11:27-12:17Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Respond to God’s love by humbly worshiping Jesus. I. Some people just don’t want Jesus. (27-33) A. Not all questions are honest. B. Jesus’ questions lead to the truth. C. Submit to what has already been revealed. II. Jesus patiently warns the hard hearted. (1-12) A.…
February 9, 2025Passage: Mark 11:22-26Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Listen to the heart of God and talk to Him about everything. I. A relationship with God is based on faith in Christ. (22) A. Faith is the required response to God’s revelation. B. Trusting God always makes a difference. C. Faith in God is an…
February 2, 2025Passage: Ephesians 1:3-9Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Worship our faithful God who saves us from faithlessness. I. Look for the fruit of faith. A. God provides everything we need for growth. (Ephesians1:3-9; 2:10; cf. Isaiah 5:1-2) B. The fig tree was a picture of faithlessness. C. Israel failed to be fruitful for…
January 26, 2025Passage: Mark 11:15-33Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Let Jesus have your trust and worship Him freely. I. Give God unhindered devotion. (15-19) A. Personal gain can tarnish sacrifice. B. Convenience can trample holiness. C. Self-preservation can be destruction. D. God wants my loyal dependence. (v.22) Reflection Questions: 1) 2) …
