Sermons by Josh Holland (Page 10)

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.…

Everlasting God (Genesis 21)

September 5, 2021Passage:  Genesis 21:1-34Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  There is joy, peace and life in knowing the Everlasting-God. I. Respond to the wonderful, promise-keeping God.  (1-8)            A. God’s timing is perfect            B. I can obey because of God’s great salvation.            C. Scoffing skeptics become smiling believers. II. Appreciate the merciful, promise-protecting God. (9-21)            A. Ishmael…

Walk the Line (Genesis 20)

August 29, 2021Passage:  Genesis 20:1-18Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Shine the light on sinful patterns and choose to walk in holiness, by faith. I. Choose between walking in faith or running in fear.  (v.1-2)            A. Keep watch for “been there done that” attitudes.            B. Abraham’s fear threatened the promised blessing. II. “Good” people are dead in…

Friend of God or the World? – Part 2 (Genesis 19)

August 22, 2021Passage:  Genesis 19Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Continually cast off the cravings the world and run to Jesus. I. Friendship with God begins with believing His message.  (v.1-14)            A. Archaeology keeps proving the Bible to be true.  (Romans 12:1-2)            B. Lot was in Sodom, and Sodom was in Lot’s.  (Ezekiel 16:48)            C. Repent: God…

Friend of God or the World? – Part 1 (Genesis 18)

August 15, 2021Passage:  Genesis 18Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God’s friends grow to have God’s heart for others. I. Abraham was called a friend of God. (v.1-8)            A. God was his greatest permanent possession.            B. Abraham recognizes a visit from the Lord.            C. Friendship with God looks like humble service & worship. II. Friendship with God…

Marked by Faith (Genesis 17:1-27)

July 11, 2021Passage:  Genesis 17:1-27Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Cast off the dead works of the past and walk forward in faith. I. Don’t settle on quick-fixes or human strength.   (1-3a)            A. El Shaddai – God is all-powerful and all-sufficient.            B. Fearing and knowing God results in a life of integrity.            C. Respond to God’s Word…

Depend (Psalm 35:1-28)

July 4, 2021Passage:  Psalm 35:1-28Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Dependence on God starts with taking my needs to him in prayer. I. Declare dependence on God for protection. (1-10)            A. God is both mighty warrior and tender comforter.            B. We don’t ask for trials, but God allows and uses them.            C. Personal loss brings me to…

The Good Father (Genesis 16)

June 20, 2021Passage:  Genesis 16:1-16Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Our good Father seeks the humble and trains them to trust. I. Faith grows as we wait patiently for God. (1-3)            A. Focusing on what you lack results in a bitter, thankless heart.            B. Sarai’s solution was self-centered, not God-centered.            C. Faith listens to God’s word. II.…