August 30, 2020Passage: 1 Peter 4:1-6Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus ended sin’s hold on you, so live for God today. I. All who are in Christ escape condemnation. (3:18-22) (review) A. As Noah entered the Ark, so you need to enter Jesus. B. Baptism is a picture of you being “placed into Christ”. C. In…
August 21 & 23, 2020Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Faith in Christ results in fearless, grace-filled living. I. The solution to all fear, is fearing God. (v.13-17) A. Don’t let unhealthy fear control your actions. B. Following Christ in suffering brings opportunity for witness. C. Good behavior is the best defense against unjust…
August 16, 2020Passage: Acts 12, 13; 2 Timothy 4Speaker: Bill KnepperMain Point: Failures cannot prevent the work Christ is ready to do in us. I. Defeat can lead to despair. A. John Mark stumbled despite great opportunities. 1. He was an eyewitness to the start of Christianity. (Acts 12:12, 25) 2. But he deserted the…
August 9, 2020Passage: Mark 6:1-6Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Jesus desires faith that is simple and humble. I. Respond to Jesus with faith. A. People were amazed at Jesus’ teaching and power. (1:22, 27-28). B. Jesus befuddled the Pharisees. (2:13-17, 23-28; 3:1-4) C. Some people were frightened. (4:40-41; 5:1-17) D. Still others responded with a fearful…
August 2, 2020Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-22Speaker: Josh HollandMain Point: Return ridicule with blessing so others will see and turn to Christ. I. God’s people are marked by peace, even in conflict (v.8-12) A. When passions rage, God’s people show compassion. B. Forgive. C. Be a peacemaker. D. Entrust yourself to God. II. We are God’s…
