Boaz – A Kinsman-Redeemer (Ruth)

November 14, 2021Passage:  RuthSpeaker:  Bill Knepper I. Boaz was a man who obeyed God.   (Ruth 2:1-3)            A. He is introduced as a prominent person.            B. He lived as an obedient man.  (Lev. 23:22) II. Boaz rescues a family as a Kinsman-Redeemer.            A. Ruth’s family has seen hard times.  (v. 1:1-5; 15-17).            B. Ruth happens unto…

At the Ready (Nehemiah 4:1-23)

November 7, 2021Passage:  Nehemiah 4:1-23Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  We are ready to answer the call of our awesome God. I. God’s people face opposition when they do His work. (1-6)            A. People are not the enemy.            B. Respond to opposition in prayer and perseverance.            C. Have a mind for the mission. II. Respond with encouraging…

Blessed (Genesis 25:1-34)

October 24, 2021Passage:  Genesis 25:1-34Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Trust the good God, who blesses all who receive the Son. I. We are blessed with a righteousness by faith. (1-11)            A. Thank God and be a blessing to others. (cf. 24:1)            B. Salvation comes only through the promised Son (Jesus).            C. Have a faith in God…

Let The Lord Lead (Genesis 24:1-67)

October 17, 2021Passage:  Genesis 24:1-67Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  I follow Jesus wholeheartedly knowing God leads the way. I. Have confidence in God’s providence. (1-9)            A. Abraham’s plans were informed by God’s promises.            B. God directs those who trust and obey God’s Word.            C. Abraham illustrates God the Father who provides His Son a bride. II.…

Guest Missionary – Daryl Smithgall

October 10, 2021Passage:  Judges 7:1-22Speaker:  Daryl SmithgallMain Point:  God that makes the impossible possible. I. God wants willing  _________________.  (Judges 6:11-15, 7:1-3) II. God wants those willing to look out _________  _____________.  (Judges 7:4-8) III. The battle of life is a _______________  ______________.  (Judges 7:16) How can I pray for Garden of Love and Hope?…

Come to the Table

October 3, 2021Passage:  Genesis – RevelationSpeaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God has set the table for us to have fellowship with Him. I. At the Communion table, I remember and respond. (1 Cor. 11:23-29)            A. I come looking upward to Jesus who died for my sin.            B. I come looking inward confessing sin against God and…

Passing Through (Genesis 23)

September 26, 2022Passage:  Genesis 23:1-20Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Faith in Christ gives me hope for the future and peace for today. I. Abraham wept as he mourned the loss of Sarah. (1-4)            A. Sarah is remembered for her outward and inward beauty.            B. Sarah is remembered for her faith in the God of grace            C.…

Faith Sees Through (Genesis 22)

September 19, 2021Passage:  Genesis 22:1-24Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Trials in life are overcome by obedient faith in God’s provision. I. How I view and respond to trials reveals my true faith.  (v 1-2)            A. Learn the difference between trials and temptations.            B. The lesson to trust and wait is followed by trust and obey.            C.…