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…
April 9, 2023 Resurrection SundayPassage: 1 Peter 1:3-5Speaker: Pastor Josh Holland
April 2, 2023 Palm SundayPassage: Luke 19:28-44; Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 23:37-39Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We worship triumphantly because Jesus paid a mournful price. I. On Palm Sunday Jesus mourned over people blinded by sin. A. Jerusalem has always been connected with worshiping God. (Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 76:1-2) B. We were also made to worship…
March 26, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We fight by faith with words of truth, prayer and encouragement. I. We are in a war of powerful words. (1-6) A. When God’s people grow, the enemy grows angry. B. Respond with prayer to persevere. (Psalm 123:3-4) C. God renews our strength from within. II.…
March 19, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: We want to see Jesus in each life, family, and in our church. I. We work to glorify God. A. Jesus did not come to maintain the status quo. (Ephesians 2:10) 1. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God…
