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One of the most insidious things our sin can do to us is convince us that it's not that bad ; That it's not really a problem. When we drift away from God, we give ourselves excuses and rationalizations for our actions. We say things like, “everybody does it” and “I'm not actually hurting anybody by sinning this way.” Today, Pastor Holland will challenge us to examine our hearts and ide...

In today's cultural climate, it feels like chaos is constantly happening. There is a new war happening between different countries, children are going hungry around the world, people are suffering in poverty, and natural disasters are happening more often than not. With all of this happening, and you feel all is lost, have you cried out, “Where is God?” In today’s message, Pastor Holland share...

Taking a leap of faith is nerve-racking . It’s one thing to step forward and have a backup plan, but it’s another thing not knowing where you’re going, or if you’ll fail.  Have you had any moments in life where you’re unsure of the next thing to do?  It could be taking a chance and moving to a new state, or accepting that job offer when no other options are on the table. Today, Pastor Holland shar...

In today’s culture, “truth” can be what you want it to be. There are so many voices speaking, as if they’re fact; from the news, to social media, to your uncle who has his ear to the ground. This might lead you to the point where you're skeptical of it all. Then lies the question, “What is truth?” Is it what you want it to be, or is there something more solidly accurate out there? Today, Pasto...

Wouldn't it be amazing if your whole country repented and believed in Jesus? Politicians, businessmen, medical professionals, athletes, mechanics, students, parents – everyone! It sounds crazy. It seems like an impossible task. But nothing is impossible with God! Today, Pastor Holland will challenge you to preach the gospel to everyone God has placed in your life. Even the people who seem the...

No matter what's happening in your life right now, you can always find joy by looking back to the moment you first accepted Jesus! Right at the second you placed your faith in Christ, you became His child . The beauty and majesty of Jesus are at the very center of who you are, and nothing can take that away! Today, Pastor Holland will encourage you to keep salvation at the front of your mind i...

It's not easy to give anything up, is it? We want control over our lives. We think hidden sins will make us happy. We only want to obey God when it's convenient for us. The Lord calls us to throw away those sinful, rebellious thoughts and inclinations. Today, Pastor Holland will tell us what a God-honoring person looks like and the incredible impact we can have when we surrender to Jesus....

Picture a small paper cup, like the kind you would use to rinse your mouth out after brushing your teeth. No matter how much water you pour into it, it won't hold very much. It's limited! So were you, before you met Jesus! Today, Pastor Holland will show you that those limitations you started with are stretched, as God works in your heart and mind. That little paper cup becomes a gallon, w...

There are many impressive accomplishments you can pursue in life—building a business, earning a doctorate degree, raising a family, or writing a best-selling book. But if you’re doing those things in your own strength and not with God, you’ll constantly strain to keep them going. Achievements without God’s backing lead to exhaustion, not peace. Today, Pastor Holland tells you that real peace and b...

Have you ever watched the game show Let’s Make a Deal ? Contestants choose between doors or mystery prizes, risking what they already have, for the chance at something better—or worse. The suspense comes from deciding whether to keep a sure thing or gamble on the unknown. It’s an exciting, upbeat game. But when it comes to God, there’s no deal-making. Today, Pastor Holland reminds you that God doe...

C.S. Lewis wrote that God whispers in our pleasures but shouts in our pain—and that pain becomes His megaphone. Hardships, loss, and difficulty have a way of exposing what you really believe about God and the plans He has for your life. Today, Pastor Holland reminds you that sometimes, God has to get His megaphone out to get your attention. It may hurt, but He’s revealing areas where your thinking...

Love can make you do crazy, irrational things, like driving hours in the middle of the night to spend a few minutes with someone you love.  How about spending money you don’t really have to make someone feel special?  Or losing sleep, to care for a feverish child. When you love someone deeply, nothing feels like too much. Today, Pastor Holland reminds you that this is what God desires from you: a...

If you were Satan, and you wanted to undo the work of God, what tactic would you take?  Well, there’s persecution.  That didn’t work.  How about, if you can’t get to them from the outside, sneak inside?  Today, Pastor Holland shows how easily a church can be broken apart from within, simply by not remaining unified on the centrality of the Word of God and the Work of Christ.  If you want to be in...

The presence of Jesus profoundly transforms an individual's life. When the spirit of Christ dwells within us, our perspectives and responses to challenges are fundamentally altered. Today, Pastor Holland outlines the defining characteristics of such a life. A Christ-empowered life is marked by courage, grace, patience, and kindness, all derived from His love and strength. His spirit provides d...

In Biblical times, some doubted Jesus ’ resurrection, and this uncertainty persists today. While many do not openly deny the resurrection, they are not totally convinced. In today ’ s message, Pastor Holland explains that such individuals may not have witnessed the transformative impact of Jesus ’ resurrection power. How does Jesus’ resurrection influence our daily lives? There are three ways your...

God's intention for humanity is to exist in perfect fellowship with Him. In his message today, Pastor Holland cautions that those who reject Christ will experience eternal separation from God. He states that all individuals are born separated from God, and without seeking salvation through Jesus, they are destined for hell, which he characterizes as a place of destruction and perpetual separat...

The grace and mercy of God are infinite. Grace is getting what we don’t deserve and mercy is not getting what we do deserve. Jesus paid our debt so that we could be reunited with God in Heaven and not be separated for all eternity. In today’s message, Pastor Holland reminds us that Jesus’ payment was enough. Everything was paid in full, and it’s now yours for the taking. When you reject the gift t...

Most of us have heard the saying, “It’s as clear as the nose on your face.” This means that something is right in front of you… so obvious that you couldn’t possibly miss it. Today, Pastor Holland discusses how obvious it should have been to everyone that Jesus was the Messiah. He fulfilled prophecies, healed the sick, and even foretold His own death. But some of the religious elite were so arroga...

There are so many voices today, saying so many things, how do you know who to believe?  If you’re thinking in the ways of the world, you’ll just count up how many followers they have, and go with the most popular voice.  Today, Pastor Holland recommends a better way: listen to the voice of God, in the Word of God.  The true believers and followers of Christ aren’t talking about themselves – what w...

Who do you believe?  It’s gotten really difficult today.  Not only do you have conflicting news outlets, but now you have outright “fake” news.  What’s a person to do?  Today, Pastor Holland shows that this isn’t a new problem.  It started in the Garden of Eden when Satan told Eve a false narrative about God.  She ate, and she didn’t die – at least, not right away.  So it “seemed” like Satan was r...

All throughout the Old Testament, God was making provisions for His chosen people.  You may think of God’s laws as restrictions to your freedom – just a whole bunch of “thou shalt nots”.  But today, Pastor Holland points out that God’s laws were always designed for the good of His people.  They flow from His kindness.  Following God’s laws, then and now, is for your benefit.  When you’re living in...

How often do you ask others to pray for you?  Depending on how connected you are, and how comfortable you are sharing your life, it may be a frequent practice for you.  Today, Pastor Holland talks about the many aspects of prayer in the new covenant which are foreshadowed in the old covenant.  In particular, the high priest went into the Holy of Holies once a year to offer prayer for all of the pe...

God is righteous, and nothing perverse or crooked can come from His mouth. So, why would we seek counsel from the wicked or listen to ideas that contradict His truth? Today, Pastor Holland explains that we can easily bind ourselves to falsehoods or observe others who follow misguided advice. Fortunately, God empowers His people through the truths of His Word to use Scripture to free others from th...

Are you a friend of God? Solomon modeled his life after God's principles and discovered true wisdom. Today, Pastor Holland discusses how some people approach the Bible like a buffet, selecting only the parts that affirm their personal desires while ignoring the crucial teachings necessary for their relationship with Christ. For them, God's word does not bring life. Their sense of self-impo...

How does a Christian with freedom in Christ respond to the law? Today, Pastor Holland suggests that it is a matter of Lordship. When we submit to God's law, it is not legalism; it is a source of joy. We desire to please Jesus. If we claim Jesus as the Lord of our lives, we want to follow Him. Obeying God's laws reflects our understanding of His Lordship. Those who struggle to comply with G...