July 23, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 11:1 – 12:47Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Serve Him where He has you, with what He gives you, boasting in what He has done for you. I. The greatest gift I can give God is myself. (11:1-12:26) A. I was rescued from self-worship to worship God. B. The nation gives a…
July 9, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 10:1-39Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: My place in Christ is secure, but am I giving Christ the proper place in my life? I. The people submit themselves to God’s Word. (1-29; Nehemiah 9:38) A. The people recommit themselves to follow God’s Law. B. You cannot truly commit to what you…
July 2, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-38Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Remember, respond and return to the great God of grace! I. In light of God’s faithfulness, we confess our faithlessness. (1-8; Nehemiah 8:17-18) A. Worship needs to be thoughtful. B. Let worship take time. (Ephesians 3:20-21) C. Worship begins with focusing on the greatness of God.…
June 18, 2023Passage: Psalm 78:1-8Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Walk in the light of the Word and speak of the Gospel so others will trust in the God who saves. I. God revealed Himself so we might know Him and live. (1-4) A. We are commanded to pay careful attention to the Word of God. …
June 11, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 8:13-18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Rejoice as you read of the great things our God has done, is doing and will do. I. Respond to God’s Word by studying it more. (13; Ezra 7:10) A. Joyless and boring teaching is a tragedy. B. Some are responsible to lead others in understanding…
June 4, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Knowing our good God comes from knowing and responding to His Word. I. Right response to God depends on clear understanding. (1-8; Ezra 7:10) A. Seeking God’s word begins with a receptive heart. B. God’s Word powerfully cleanses the heart. (John 15:3; Ephesians 5:26) C. Study…
May 28, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-73Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Guard the work, grow together in Christ, and give thanks to God. I. We must guard the work that has been done. (1-3) (2 Timothy 1:12-14) A. Good leaders need good help. B. Pay attention to what comes into the church, mission and family. C. Satan…
May 7, 2023Passage: Psalm 73:1-28Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Our need and satisfaction are found in God who is always near. I. My vision determines my conclusion. (1-14) A. I need to set my eyes on the fact that God is good. B. When the wicked prosper, it is hard to believe that God is…
April 23, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-19Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: I expect enemy opposition, but I know God will finish this work. I. When we walk by faith, the enemy invites us to compromise. (1-4) A. Almost done is not the time to let up. B. Resist the invitation to “just get along”—stay salty! C. Nehemiah…
April 16, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-19Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Selfishness ends with hearts motivated by God’s redeeming love. I. While I work for God, He works on my heart. (1-5) A. The enemy’s favorite weapon is selfishness. B. Without humility and mercy, there is no unity. C. God tells us how we should act in…
