April 10, 2022Passage:  Genesis 39-40Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God is always accomplishing His plan for His people to bless and be blessed. I. God uses His people to bring His blessing into the world (v.1-6)            A. God sent Joseph into captivity to save Israel.  (cf. Ps. 105:17-18)            B. I am blessed as I bring Jesus…

April 3, 2022Passage:  Genesis 38:1-30Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  The Bible is all about Jesus who came to make me all about Him. I. God interrupts my story so I won’t miss His main point. (v.1-11)            A. Partner with those who hope in Jesus.            B. Cultivate a love for doing what is right.            C. Identify obstacles…

March 20, 2022Passage:  Genesis 37:1-36Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Walk a step at a time, as the God of mercy brings light into darkness and the dead back to life. I. Our dark world and my flesh hate the Way of God.  (v. 1-11)            A. My heart longs for something that only God provides.            B. Jesus…

March 13, 2022Passage:  Genesis 36Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  All History flows to the coming of Christ, the cross and His reign. I. Genesis sets the stage for man’s wrestling match with God. (1-8)            A. Trust God to bring about His plan in His time in his way.            B. The world demands my conformity to its…

March 6, 2022Passage:  Genesis 35:1-29Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God has provided the Way back, it is time to come home. I. Remember God’s goodness and be refreshed by grace. (v.1-5)            A. Jacob’s partial obedience led his family into spiritual decay.            B. A spiritual leader talks about what God has said and done.            C. God holds…

February 27, 2022Passage:  Genesis 34:1-31Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Trust God boldly:  read His Word, pray and walk on. I. Bold steps of obedient faith result in freedom and growth.  (v1-7)            A. Fear slowed Jacob’s walk of faith and dulled his leadership.   (Galatians 2:20)            B. Don’t flirt with temptation – seek accountability.            C. Don’t delay to…

February 13, 2022Passage:  Genesis 33:1-20Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Stop fretting, start rejoicing in the mighty God of grace. I. God’s greatest miracle is heart-change.  (v.1-7)            A. The eyes of faith see obstacles as opportunities for grace.            B. Unconfessed sin and resentment hardens hearts.            C. Embrace grace and be a blessing to others. II. Stingy cowards…

February 6, 2022Passage:  Genesis 32:1-32Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Don’t DIY — let God fight for you and believe He cares for you. I. God prepares us for what is ahead.  (v.1-2)            A. The conflict we face is spiritual.  (cf. Eph. 6:12)            B. Be encouraged and walk in courage. II. Deliverance only comes by faith in…

January 30, 2022Passage:  Genesis 31:14-55Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  The Giver of peace gives generously to teach us to walk by faith. I. Walk forward in faith, don’t run in fear.  (31:14-21)            A. Recounting God’s provision corrects my vision.            B. Our unity begins with our hope in Jesus Christ.            C. Cast off the idols that steal…

January 23, 2022Passage:  Genesis 30:25-31:13Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Choose to hope in God and fear starts to lose its grip. I. Remembering God’s promises refreshes my hope.  (29:31-35)            A. Jacob had humble hope and quiet confidence.            B. Grace is simply about a relationship with God.            C. Rely on God and only God. II. Trusting in…