Sermons from August 2023

Into Christ – Believer’s Baptism (Matthew 3)

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…

Celebrating the Work (Nehemiah 13:15-31)

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…

Reformation (Nehemiah 13:1-14)

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…