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…
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.…
