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Baptized into His Death
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
October 29, 2023
Romans 6:1-11
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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Apostle of the Heart Set Free
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
October 22, 2023
Acts 9:1:22
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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What is to Prevent Me from Being Baptized
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
October 15, 2023
Acts 8:1-9, 26-40
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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Pentecost as Apocalyptic
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
October 8, 2023
Mark 10:35-45
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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Jesus & Baptism Unto Death
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
October 1, 2023
Mark 10:35-45
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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The Advent of Light for Those in the Shadow of Darkness
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
September 24, 2023
Matthew 4:1-16
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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Tearing the Veil of Heaven
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
September 17, 2023
Mark 1:1-13
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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He Emptied Himself of All but Love
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
September 10, 2023
Philippians 2:5-11 & Galatians 4:4-5
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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Who is the Apocalyptic Christ?
Series: Of Water, Word & Freedom
September 3, 2023
John 1:1-14
Rev. Nicholas Quient
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The Book of Acts: Calling All God’s People
We are to call everyone to Jesus in spite of obstacles and opposition. Paul and Silas are determined to press on no matter what. We are to use these men as examples to follow.
Acts 17:1-15 | Pastor Rich Holt | July 30, 2023
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The Book of Acts: There’s Victory in Jesus
The way we handle trials is a powerful witness to the world. Paul and Silas, even in prison, couldn’t help but to worship God. Through them people came to faith.
Acts 16:25-34 | Pastor Rich Holt | July 23, 2023
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The Book of Acts: Are We Ready to Stand Up?
We must always be prepared to stand up for our faith. At the same time, we must be wise to “choose our battles”
Acts 16:16-24 | Pastor Rich Holt | July 9, 2023
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The Book of Acts: What Does My Life Say?
Our lifestyle says a lot about our faith. But that isn’t really enough. We need to be about the business of advancing the kingdom.
Acts 16:1-15 | Pastor Rich Holt | July 2, 2023
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The Book of Acts: What Shall We Disagree On Today?
Many times believers disagree. However, it is the way we deal with disagreements that matter. Paul and Barnabas had a falling out yet God used them both to build His kingdom.
Acts 15:36-41 | Pastor Rich Holt | June 25, 2023
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The Book of Acts: It’s Just the Gospel, That’s It!
The basic gospel, saved by Grace, not works, is the essential idea of salvation. Since the early church, people have tried to add or enhance that message. It’s just the gospel, however.
Acts 15:22-35 | Pastor Rich Holt | June 18, 2023
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The Book of Acts; My Way or the Highway
From the beginnings of Christianity, there have always been those who think that their own way of worshipping is the only “right” way. We most , however, learn to focus , not on style, but on substance. That is true doctrine centered on the gospel.
Acts 15:1-21 | Pastor Rich Holt | June 11, 2023
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The Book of Acts; Making Disciples
We are called to do more than ‘just’ lead people to Christ. We are called to make disciples. And while that process certainly begins with sharing the gospel, it doesn’t end there. Paul and Barnabus understood that and so returned to difficult places to strengthen new believers. This too is our responsibility!
Acts 14:19-28 | Pastor Rich Holt | May 28, 2023
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The Book of Acts; Paul and Barnabas Press On!
The apostles pressed on against all opposition. Paul and Barnabus go from city to city and preach the gospel when it is well received and when it was rejected. We must do the same!
Acts 14:1-28 | Pastor Rich Holt | May 21, 2023
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The Book of Acts; The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Acts 13:42-52 | Pastor Rich Holt | May 14, 2023
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The Book of Acts; Have You Heard the Good News?
When we have the opportunity to offer an encouraging word, sometimes we need to tell a bit of bad news first. We all need to understand that all have sinned and need the good news about the sacrifice that Jesus provided to redeem us all.
Acts 13:13-32 | Pastor Rich Holt | May 7, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Does Satan Care About You? The enemy doesn’t care about you if you are no threat. It is only when you get engaged, when you join the battle that you draw attention. And that has always been the way. Acts 13:1-12 & Ephesians 6:10-20 | Pastor Rich Holt | April 30, 2023 YouTube Download mp3
The Acts of the Apostles; Don’t Grab God’s Glory Be very careful to give GOD all the glory.Acts 12:18-25 | Pastor Rich Holt | April 23, 2023 YouTube Download mp3
The Acts of the Apostles; The Power of Focused Prayer When Peter is imprisoned, yet again, the believers react just as we should in crisis. They gather and focus on single issue that affects the whole church. Peter is then miraculously saved by God. Acts 12:1-19 | Pastor Rich Holt | April 16, 2023 YouTube Download mp3
The Acts of the Apostles; They Are Just Like Us Now! In both Acts 10 & 11; the Holy Spirit falls upon the Gentiles. While the Jewish Christians struggled with this change, the lesson is that all who are followers of Christ are fellow members of the Lord’s family! We need to see this in all our interactions with fellow believers today.Acts 11:1-18 | Pastor Rich Holt | March 26, 2023 YouTube Download mp3
The Acts of the Apostles; The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles The passing of the Holy Spirit to the gentiles is a major turning in the explosive growth of the young church. It is this acceptance of all who seek Christ that will become the foundation of the church, the Bride of Christ. Acts 10:44-4/8 | Pastor Rich Holt | March 19, 2023 YouTube Download mp3
The Acts of the Apostles; A Gentile Pentecost?
Peter, at Pentecost, makes a great speech that leads the first thousands of Jews to follow Christ. Now, led by the Holy Spirit, Peter once again preaches to a group only this time, the audience are Gentiles. This is considered the turning point of expanding the gospel to the whole world.
Acts 10:34-43 | Pastor Rich Holt | March 12, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Those Who Seek are Those Who Find
Two people pray for different reasons but in the end, all things come together for God’s glory and the growth of His church.
Acts 10:1-20 | Pastor Rich Holt | March 5, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Miracles Abound
Miracles appear through scripture. The most powerful ones result in many people coming to the Lord. Here in Acts 9, we see Peter called to perform two such miracles.
Acts 9:32-42 | Pastor Rich Holt | February 26, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Who is a real Christian?
After Saul's conversion, he preaches boldly in Damascus. Yet when he goes down to Jerusalem, the disciples are so fixated on his prior life as a persecutor of Christians that they hesitate to welcome him into the body. We must be careful on deciding who WE think is a Christian and love and accept all those who profess Jesus as Lord.
Acts 9:26-31 | Pastor Rich Holt | February 19, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Saul Goes Forth
Saul is converted in a miraculous way on the road to Damascus. He is blind for three days and yet, as soon as his sight is returned he is up and out and spreading the gospel!
Acts 9:19b-25 | Pastor Rich Holt | February 12, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Recruiting the Right Person
Acts 9:1-18 | Pastor Rich Holt | February 5, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:26-40 | Pastor Rich Holt | January 29, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; Reacting in Pride
Different people react to the gospel in surprisingly different ways. We look today at just such a contrast when we compare the reactions of Saul and Philip.
Acts 8:9-25 | Pastor Rich Holt | January 22, 2023
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The Acts of the Apostles; A Tale of Two Reactions Different people react to the gospel in surprisingly different ways. We look today at just such a contrast when we compare the reactions of Saul and Philip. Acts 8:1-8 | Pastor Rich Holt | January 15, 2023 YouTube Download mp3
W.W.J.D. (What would Jesus desire?) In this new year, we don’t need a NEW years resolution, Jesus gave us the Great Commission to be our ongoing resolution. Question is, what will we DO? Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Rich Holt | January 1, 2023 YouTube
The Meaning of the Music Delving into the deep meaning and spiritual significance of our most beloved Christmas hymns. Pastor Rich Holt | December 25, 2022 YouTube The Coming of the Lord; He is Coming. Is There Room? The coming Christ child is an expression of the love that God has for His children. When we look closely into Scripture; it becomes clear that that love is the greatest possible we can imagine! Romans 5:8 – 1 John 4:9-10 Pastor Rich Holt | December 18, 2022 YouTube
The Coming of the Lord; The Prince of Peace Jesus certainly was the Prince of Peace, one of the most popular of titles for Him. But what does that mean exactly? Since His first coming, there hasn’t really been world peace. So this peace means something else; it means that through Jesus, we have a way to have peace with God. A peace that does indeed surpass human understanding. Acts 6:1-7 Pastor Rich Holt | December 11, 2022 YouTube
The Coming of the Lord: Come to the Mountain 700 plus years before the coming of the Christ child, the prophet Isaiah spoke about a time when all will come streaming to “the mountain top of God. He was speaking about the advent of the coming Messiah. Isaiah 2:1-15 Pastor Rich Holt | December 4, 2022 YouTube
Acts of the Apostles A Good Problem Solved From the earliest days of the church, it became clear that ALL were to be in some kind of service. In Acts 6, we see the creation of the more formal role of “Deacons”, those with specific jobs to do. Anyone of us might note be qualified for the office of deacon but we are ALL gifted in some way to serve the “bride of Christ”, that is His church. Acts 6:1-7 Pastor Rich Holt | November 13, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles Can’t Stop the Truth No matter how much opposition the apostles encountered, they had one response, “We must obey God, not men” We see in todays text that not only did they press on, they did so with great joy! Acts 5:33-42 Pastor Rich Holt | November 6, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles Apostles Arrested and Freed With the power of the Holy Spirit behind them, the apostle continue to preach and teach until they are arrested and jailed (again). BUT God has other plans and miraculously frees them and ends them right back out to fulfill their mission. We to must rely on God to have our back and go out boldly to spread the good news of the gospel. Acts 5:17-32 Pastor Rich Holt | October 30, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles Be Careful What You Say It is always risky to try and fool God. Through the Holy Spirit,He already knows your thoughts and intentions. Without a healthy fear of the Lord, our actions may have fearful consequences. Acts 5:1-16 Pastor Rich Holt | October 23, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles The Believers Pray for Boldness In spite of trials and persecution, Peter and John are freed. The response of the believers is to BOTH praise the Lord for help AND to immediately pray for even more boldness to go preach the word! Acts 4:23-37 Pastor Rich Holt | October 16, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles Peter and John Before the Council Do we obey God or man? A question we as believers must often face. For Peter and John, the choice was simple even though they faced persecution. Acts 4:1-22 Pastor Rich Holt | October 9, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Portico Peter continues to speak boldly in the defense of Christ and what He came to do. And always in the name of Jesus! Acts 3:11-26 Pastor Rich Holt | October 2, 2022 YouTube
Acts of the Apostles The Lame Beggar Healed In many familiar stories in Scripture we read through them quickly because we "know" them. Yet, if the story is in the book, it's there for a purpose and sometimes we need to slow down and seek the nugget of truth within them. In this story, a lame man is healed but why? And what was special about the way it was done? Acts 3:1-10 Pastor Rich Holt | September 25, 2022 YouTube
Acts of the Apostles The Kind of Church Jesus Had in Mind In Acts chapter two, we see the foundational principles on which the young church was founded. While we live in different times, the key principles can guide us today. Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Rich Holt | September 18, 2022 YouTube
Acts of the Apostles Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost In spite of all his previous challenges and failings, it is Peter that delivers the most powerful sermon of his day. Considered the birth of the church, this powerful speech leads the first few thousands Founders of the church. Acts 2:14-41 Pastor Rich Holt | September 11, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles The Promise of the Holy Spirit The Lord has risen! He has shown himself to the disciples and followers. Now what? The apostles must now regroup and begin by filling the gap in their ranks left by the betrayal and death of Judas. They could have just carried on with the remaining 11 but they begin to see that they must follow the will of God as expressed in prophecy. Acts 2:1-13 Pastor Rich Holt | August 28, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles The Show Must Go On The Lord has risen! He has shown himself to the disciples and followers. Now what? The apostles must now regroup and begin by filling the gap in their ranks left by the betrayal and death of Judas. They could have just carried on with the remaining 11 but they begin to see that they must follow the will of God as expressed in prophecy. Acts 1:12-26 Pastor Rich Holt | August 21, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Acts of the Apostles The Mission of the Church As Jesus ends his earthly ministry, he makes it clear that the work has just begun. The task of taking the gospel to the ends of the earth is a daunting task. Through the Holy Spirit however, we have all the resources we need to carry out the mission. Acts 1:1-11 Pastor Rich Holt | August 14, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
A Few Last Words Wrapping up Marks gospel, we deal with some verses that, while uncertain if they are original to Mark, clearly are within the spirit filled teaching of Scripture. Mark 16:9-20 Pastor Rich Holt | August 7, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
He’s Alive Everything that has happened before leads to this moment! The women who were at the tomb, the ones who saw where Jesus was buried, hurry in the early morning of the first day of the week and find an Empty tomb. What are they to do now? If Jesus is alive, what are WE supposed to do now? Mark 16:1-8 Pastor Rich Holt | July 31, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
They Laid Him in a Tomb Each element of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are full of meaning. As the first act takes place Jesus is laid in a tomb and, one might think, the story ends there. The reality is that everything that has taken place to this point sets the stage for the greatest miracle of all. Mark 15:42-47 Pastor Rich Holt | July 24, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
The Death of Jesus The final act in the atonement work of Jesus is His death on the cross. Painful and tragic though the story is, it prepares of for what comes next, the resurrection. The details of who was there and what they saw become important in Gospel story. Mark 15:33-41 Pastor Rich Holt | July 17, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Jesus Mocked and Crucified Jesus made the ultimate commitment to us. Knowing what was ahead, He pressed on through all kinds of humiliation on the way to the cross. The question for all of us is whether we are prepared to make the commitment to Him? Mark 15:16-32 Pastor Rich Holt | July 10, 2022 YouTube
Jesus Before Pilate: What Do We Do With This Man? By the time Jesus comes before Pilate, an evil conspiracy is near to fruition. While Jesus had the power to defeat this evil, we find that he refrains because he had come for this very purpose. It is interesting that while there was no clear charge against him (at least according to Roman law) the conspirators use every loophole to see that Jesus is destroyed. Mark 14:53-65 Pastor Rich Holt | July 3, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Who Was Really Convicted? Mark 14:66-72 Pastor Rich Holt | June 26, 2022 Download mp3
Jesus Before the Council Jesus is brought before the illegal night court where the outcome is already decided. The question for Jesus', followers is, Am I willing to stand up for Jesus. Mark 14:53-65 Pastor Rich Holt | June 19, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Betrayed and Abandoned As the mob comes to take Jesus away, His disciples react in different ways. While they all swore loyalty to Him, one reacted with violence, all finally ran away in fear. What would our reaction be if we found ourselves in the garden that night? Mark 14:43-52 Pastor Rich Holt | June 12, 2022 Download mp3
He Loves Us Though We Fail It is difficult to comprehend how someone could voluntarily assume the horrific pain and humiliation that Jesus took on voluntarily. Yet, He loved us so much that He willingly went forward. Peter, Judas, and the other disciples, all failed in the eleventh hour. Yet Jesus still loved us all. Mark 14:26-42 Pastor Rich Holt | June 5, 2022 YouTube
Don’t Be a Judas Judas was a traitor specifically because he failed to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus. Because he put worldly things ahead of his commitment to that Lord, he was willing to sell him out for money. We must guard ourselves from being like Judas by failing to follow his commandments and not putting God and His church ahead of everything else. Mark 14:12-25 Pastor Rich Holt | May 29, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Who Do You Love? Jesus said “If you love me, you will keep my commands” Scripture (repeatedly) tells us “you will know them by their fruits”. So, what do we learn about ourselves by our actions? Where are we on Sunday? At what time? What are we doing with our time, talents and treasure? In today's text, we see by their actions how two different individuals value Jesus. The question for all of US is “what do our actions show? Mark 14:1-11 Pastor Rich Holt | May 22, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
A Strange Request From Mom! It is the witness,love and training provided by parents, and uniquely mothers that shape the life and character of our children. Matthew 20:20-23 Pastor Rich Holt | May 8, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Perhaps Today, Perhaps Tonight The second coming of Christ gives us much to consider. Of all things, however, we should have hope! Based on that hope we should consider how we live each day and night. Jesus might come tonight, might come today. How then shall we live. Mark 13:24-37 Pastor Rich Holt | May 1, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
The Abomination of Desolation The frightening images of the times and the tribulation are there for a reason. We are to desire even more to have peace with God through Christ. Mark 13:14-23 Pastor Rich Holt | April 24, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Has He Really Risen? The most important question for us all is how deeply we believe that Jesus really and truly rose on the third day. Paul lays it all on the line in 1 Corinthians 15 and we must confront for ourselves. Mark 13:24-37 Pastor Rich Holt | April 17, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Birth Pains to Come Dire warnings by Jesus about future destruction of the temple directs us to consider how we are called to persevere under challenges. Mark 13:1-13 Pastor Rich Holt | April 10, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
A Spiritual Check-Up Once we understand that we are to love God with all we are, it is instructive to ‘check, ourselves, to see how closely we are following that command. Pastor Rich finds three questions in Scripture to give us this Spiritual Check Up. Mark 12:35-44 Pastor Rich Holt | April 3, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
The Great Commandment The most profound insight for what it means to be a Christian can be found in ‘The Great Commission in Mark chapter 12. Jesus brings all of the law and prophets into crystal clear focus in just two commands. Love God and love others! Mark 12:28-34 Pastor Rich Holt | March 27, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
What Does it Mean to Believe in the Resurrection? There are many doctrines and beliefs for the follower of Christ to be concerned with. None are as central, nor as critical as a sincere belief in the resurrection of Jesus. Paul notes that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is in vain and we are all still in our sin. Pastor Rich explores how and why this one doctrine is the center of our faith. Mark 12:18-27 Pastor Rich Holt | March 20, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Whose Team Are We On? When Jesus says “give to Caesar what is Caesar and give to God what is God’s” He’s talking about more than taxes. We are to give God all that we are and give freely to others. Mark 12:13-17 Pastor Rich Holt | March 13, 2022 YouTube Download mp3 The Shady Sharecroppers We have all been given a field or, vineyard to tend. It maybe a ministry at church, the people on your block or maybe just your family. When Christ returns, He will be looking for the fruit of your labors. Will you accept Him or reject Him? Mark 12:1-12 Pastor Rich Holt | March 6, 2022 YouTube Download mp3 The Authority of Jesus Challenged Jesus frequently ran into opposition with “the authorities”. Who were these people and why were they upset? The real question is, “Do we challenge Christ’s authority over our lives?” Mark 11:27-33 Pastor Rich Holt | February 27, 2022 YouTube Download mp3
Figs, Faith and Mountains Mark 11:12-14 & 20-24 Pastor Rich Holt | February 20, 2022 YouTube Download mp3 Jesus Cleanses the Temple in Righteous Anger Jesus is the only one who has earned the right to express righteous anger. He is the mighty God, king of kings. When we fail to honor Him as did those who defiled the temple, we must be prepared to feel His anger. Let us dedicate ourselves to pleasing the Lord in all our ways. Mark 11:15-19 Pastor Rich Holt | February 13, 2022 YouTube Download mp3 Obey the Sovereign, Following the Servant, Trust the Savior Mark 11:1-12 Pastor Rich Holt | February 6F, 2022 Download mp3 What If This is the Last Time Jesus Comes By? We often have opportunities that come our way. Sometimes we take advantage, sometimes we don’t but wish we had. When it comes to meeting Jesus and taking Him on His terms, never miss the opportunity! Mark 10:46-52 Pastor Rich Holt | January 30, 2022 YouTube Download mp3 Do I Live a Life That Matters? James and John had their own idea of what a life that matters looks like. Their idea, as is too often true of us, is centered on our own glory. Jesus teaches here about what a life that truly matters looks like, and it's not what you think. Mark 10:32-45 Pastor Rich Holt | January 23, 2022 YouTube Download mp3 All or Nothing at All The Rich Young Ruler was so proud of his accomplishments that he approaches Jesus to see what more he needed to do to have eternal life. The problem? He was more concerned about his wealth than his God. Like the rich young man, we must put God first in heart, soul, mind & strength. And this means with all our material resources. So, do we trust God? Mark 10:17-31 Pastor Rich Holt | January 16, 2022 YouTube Download mp3 Finish the Race Paul takes this last opportunity to reinforce all his mentoring of this young pastor. We to should listen and he the instruction that Paul thought so important to be his last communication to his spiritual son, and to all of us. 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Pastor Rich Holt | December 26, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Joseph’s Love and Obedience Often neglected to studies of the Christmas story, Joseph was to be the earthly father of Jesus. While we know little about him, the way he handles a crisis and dilemma is a character study in how we are to live a life of faith and obedience to God. Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor Rich Holt | December 19, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 The Shepherd’s Joy about Jesus While we’ve heard about the Angels in the Christmas story and the message they brought to the shepherds, now we need to learn what the shepherds DID with that message. What we learn here is that it is not enough to just HEAR the good news, we need to take action as did these men. Luke 2:8-20 Pastor Rich Holt | December 12, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 The Angel’s Plea for Peace A significant element of the Christmas story is the appearance and contributions of angels. The nature and functions of angels then is well worth our time and attention. We explore the story from this point of view in our text today. Luke 2:9-14 Pastor Rich Holt | December 5, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Isaiah’s Audacious Hope As we begin the season of Advent, we go back 700 years before Jesus’ ministry to the book of Isaiah. The prophet was so full of hope and inspiration that he could predict in startling detail the coming of the Messiah. We look today into Isaiah’s amazing proclamation on what God had promised for mankind. Isaiah 7:14 Pastor Rich Holt | November 28, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Whatever Happened to Hell? We sometimes forget the reason the “Good News” of Christ is in fact good news is that the alternative is very BAD news. Hell is real. Jesus makes that clear as does the rest of Scripture. While we who are in Christ need not fear, we have an obligation to this fallen world not to avoid the subject of hell. Mark 9:42-50 Pastor Rich Holt | November 21, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Why Wasn’t My Prayer Answered Sometimes, despite all we do, our prayers are not answered when and how we expect. Even the disciples saw this happen. Why? It is our relationship and closeness to Gods that fuels our faith which in turn powers our prayers. Mark 9:14-29 Pastor Rich Holt | October 31, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Seeing Jesus in the Power and Glory Who is Jesus? In today’s message, so many answers from different people! Yet the star witness, the one with the most definitive answer is God Himself! This question is essential for all of us as well. Mark 9:1-13 Pastor Rich Holt | October 24, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 How Many Times Must I Tell You? Jesus begins to teach the startling news that He will soon be taken by the religious leaders to be killed, crucified and rise again. Further, that we too must ‘take up the cross’ in order to follow Him. Are we prepared to do this? Mark 8:31-38 Pastor Rich Holt | October 17, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 What’s Your Argument? There is a difference between ‘arguing with someone’ and ‘making an argument FOR SOMETHING’ It turns out that throughout scripture we see the writer building a case for the validity of the Gospel. Here in Mark 7&8, we can see an argument build to an awesome conclusion: the identification of who Jesus is. Mark 8: 22-25 & Mark 8:27-30 Pastor Rich Holt | October 10, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Charmed but Not Changed We share today a paraphrase of a sermon given by Pastor Alastair Begg of Truth for Life Ministries. In james chapter 1, Pastor Begg drives home the importance of being doers of the word, not just hearers. James 1:22-225 Pastor Rich Holt | October 3, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 The Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod Jesus has done multiple miracles in and around the Sea of Galilee. Feeding thousands miraculously, healing the deaf and mute and more. Yet for those who refuse to believe or those weak in their faith, never seem to be satisfied. Jesus marvels at this and refuses to give ‘signs’ on demand. Mark 8:14-21 Pastor Rich Holt | September 26, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 A Heart of Compassion Jesus always had time for people because he had compassion. What we learn from him is take time to care about others, share what we can and BE there for others. Mark 8:1-13 Pastor Rich Holt | September 19, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Astonished Beyond Measure When Jesus returns to the Sea of Galilee, he continues around to the Gentile region called the Decapolis. The thing to notice is the reaction of the crowds to what this Jewish prophetic is able to do. Mark 7:31-37 Pastor Rich Holt | September 12, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Who Can Worship God? All those who worship Christ in Spirit, Truth, and Faith are welcomed into the family of God. In this text, a gentile woman has enough faith in Jesus that He grants her sincere request. Mark 7:24-30 Pastor Rich Holt | September 5, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 "The Outside is a Direct Reflection of the Inside" Jesus uses food to describe how things that go into our bodies cannot affect our spiritual health. Yet what goes into our hearts and minds CAN defile us if what comes out of our words and actions dishonor God. Pastor Rich focuses on how important it is to listen to the Holy Spirits ‘early warning system’ to keep us on the right track. Mark 7:14-23 Pastor Rich Holt | August 29, 2021 YouTube Scripture or Tradition? When does a tradition become more than just Tradition? We should always be aware of the dangers of “That’s the way we’ve always done it!” The traditions of men can never become the defining nature of our worship. We are to worship in spirit and truth. Mark 7:1-13 Pastor Rich Holt | August 22, 2021 YouTube Jesus Heals at Gennasaret When we have faith, trust and the Word. We reach out to Jesus for all our needs. The people of Gennesserat had all these thinks and Jesus delivers! Mark 6:53-56 Pastor Rich Holt | August 15, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Jesus Walks on the Water By the time Jesus walks on the water, his disciples have seen him calm the sea, cast out demons, feed thousand and even raise the dead! Why then are the disciples fearful? We all must look to how the Lord has saved us in the past and have confidence (faith) that he is able to do so now and in the future. Mark 6:35-52 Pastor Rich Holt | August 8, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand When Jesus calls upon His disciples to do the seemingly impossible, he shows them how to do it by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Likewise, when God calls US to do what seems impossible, we to must go forward in the Spirit and obey God. Mark 6:30-41 Pastor Rich Holt | August 1, 2021 YouTube What Do We Stand For? We often learn more (and even more in-depth) insights within familiar stories in Scripture. In Mark’s story about the death of John the Baptist, we find different levels of meaning, all leading to the realization that we need to follow Christ not the world. Mark 6:14-29 Pastor Rich Holt | July 25, 2021 YouTube Called, Commanded and Commissioned by God We have been called for a purpose, HIS purpose. There is no ambiguity or leeway on the instructions. Our choice is simply to understand and obey! Mark 6:7-13 Pastor Rich Holt | July 18, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth Just as Christians today are rejected by the world, Jesus himself was rejected in his own home town. Just as he did, we must go forward in faith and share the gospel. Mark 6:1-6 Pastor Rich Holt | July 11, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Let True Freedom Ring! As we celebrate the 4th of July, let us consider the most important freedom of all; Our Freedom in Christ! Romans 8:1-11 Pastor Rich Holt | July 4, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Do You Trust Me No Matter What? A desperate father, a woman who had tried everything else. Just as we so often do, they come to Jesus as a last resort. In the end, it’s all about trusting Christ to do the impossible. Mark 5:21-43 Pastor Rich Holt | June 27, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Following the Fathers Plan Happy Fathers Day! Readings in Luke 24. 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Mark 4:26-34 Pastor Rich Holt | May 30, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 Is Your Lamp Under a Basket? In Mark 4:21-25, Jesus begins a short series on parables. Here, He tries to communicate the essential need for all of us to “let our light shine before men” So, let’s all ask ourselves if you are shining forth, or hiding the light of Christ. Mark 4:21-25 Pastor Rich Holt | May 23, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 The Parable of the Sower What kind of soil is our heart. Rocky? Thorn covered? Dry and dusty? The nature of our heart is the key factor in how we receive the Word. Same goes for those we share the gospel with. Problem is that cant tell the condition of others heart so we must sow our seeds of gospel truth near and far. Mark 4:1-20 Pastor Rich Holt | May 16, 2021 YouTube Download mp3 The Real Proverbs 31 Woman Proverbs 31 is not a check list for the perfect godly woman, it’s the wise advice of a loving mother to her son. 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