October 8, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God is pleased with us as we believe His Words and His Way to Life. I. Please God by responding in faith to His Word. (v.13-14) A. The Gospel message weakens the strong and strengthens the weak. B. God’s Word continues to change me as…
October 1, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: God gives me opportunities to examine my heart in the light of His Word. I. I am called to Gospel stewardship. (v.1-4) A. The Gospel record of life transformation speaks for itself. B. God tests me to grow and improve me. C. Today is a…
September 24, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-10Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Praise God for the assurance of salvation and our Hope in Jesus. I. Walk thankfully because of our powerful God. (v.2-3) A. I believe God can accomplish what I cannot. B. I may suffer loss because I love the One who loved me first. C.…
September 17, 2023Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Read the Word to be encouraged and to speak encouragement to others. I. The Gospel is a life-giving message that has spiritual opposition. A. God gives each of us a mission field to pray for and reach. B. Opposition to the message can wear down…
August 27, 2023Passage: Matthew 3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Baptism demonstrates and celebrates new life in Jesus Christ. I. What is Baptism and why is it important? A. Baptism is the outward sign of an inward spiritual reality. B. Jesus set the precedent and the precept to be baptized. (Matthew 3:13; 28:19) C. The early…
August 20, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 13:15-31Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Celebrate what the Lord has done and what He gives us to do. I. Understanding the Sabbath helps me understand work. (15-22) A. Rest and wholeness were lost because of sin. B. Sabbath observance was a reminder of God’s covenant with Israel. (cf. Exodus 31:13-16; Deuteronomy…
August 6, 2023Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-14Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Every area of my life belongs to the God who redeemed me. I. Revival and reform needs to by my lifestyle. (1-3) A. When I read the Bible, I see myself as God sees me. (1 Corinthians 10:11) B. God will give me understanding as I…
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.…
