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When you read scripture, you might skim across details that don't seem to have that much importance to the overall story. However, Pastor Holland shows us today that God is not flippant in his doling out of details. God has precisely and intricately worked things together so that it should be nearly impossible for us to miss what he is doing. God's love and redemption are like fingerprints all ove...

When a friend asks you “what's new” do you ever reply “I am!”? It's easy to forget that we are in fact a new creation. Who were you before you encountered Jesus and gave your life to him? Are you the same? Pastor Holland will show us that God has called us out of our old lives and into a new abundant life and we should share our story of redemption. The fact that God is working on, in, and through...

Having an encounter with the Living God is nothing short of life-changing, but it's not supposed to be just a one-time event. God has a plan for each of us to grow and become more and more like Jesus. Pastor Holland will be sharing about this process of sanctification, and how we can be Holy because even as God is Holy. There is so much more to the Christian life than the initial prayer for salvat...

Under the Old Testament, levitical covenant, animal sacrifices were required daily. There were many rituals and customs that had to be followed and the priesthood served all day every day... And in today's message, Pastor Holland will encourage you to spend some time in appreciation for the new covenant under Jesus Christ. When Jesus was crucified, the Bible tells us that the veil of the Holy plac...

On your own, you can't overcome your sin. You may have tried over and over to overcome that one repetitive sin in life, but it always seems to wiggle its way back into your life... And in today's message, Pastor Holland will remind you not to rely on your own strength and righteousness, rely on the Lord's! The Holy Spirit was given to believers for a reason! God knew that we would need a little he...

The world around you has slowly but surely moved further and further away from the teachings of God and the Bible... And in today's message, Pastor Holland will share with you about how you can navigate through a sinful world with a perfect God. As the world changes it's views to allow for sin, it's important that as a Christian you remain consistent in showing love. Have you ever argued someone i...

God is invitational in His nature. He isn't forceful or demanding... And in today's message, Pastor Holland will remind you that Jesus will never force you to be in a relationship with Him. What kind of a relationship is forced onto one person? Certainly not one that is enjoyable or beneficial in any way. When you enter into a relationship with Jesus, it's only because of a choice that you make ....

Many people might think of God as some kind of angry old man, just waiting for a reason to be angry and punish people. Some might view Him as an iron-fisted ruler, incapable of connection... But in today's message, Pastor Holland will remind you that those descriptions of God couldn't be further from the truth. God is a God of love, joy and so much more! Jesus, during His time on Earth, would've e...

In today's message, Pastor Holland will remind you that your heavenly Father is just that, a loving and kind father. Like any good father, He expectantly waits to spend time with His beloved children... And when you intentionally choose to draw near to the Lord and spend time with Him, you'll be blessed. Just like the example seen throughout the Bible, God uses and rewards His children when you ch...

What things in your life are you putting above God ? Perhaps you are holding tightly to an addiction or a sin issue. Or it could be good things that you are putting above him. Could be your career, the ministry you serve in, or your family. In today's message from Pastor Holland, you will learn that God desires all of you and he desires that you put him first . He doesn't want you to make idols ou...

Do you struggle to make changes in your life ? It is easy to be deceived into thinking that you just need more willpower or to work harder. In today's message, Pastor Holland challenges that way of thinking by reminding you that it is only in Jesus' power that you can make those changes. Start by inviting Jesus into your struggles and by asking him for help. He is for you . He has the power to cha...

Do you ever find feel burdened by the ministry? Does serving God or attending church ever feel forced? In today's message, Pastor Holland teaches from the book of Leviticus about serving the Lord. You will learn that God is concerned with your heart, not with you checking off a bunch of religious boxes out of obligation or tradition. He longs for service that comes from a true love for Jesus and y...

Has your experience with Christianity ever felt legalistic ? Jesus did not teach legalism and legalism is not the path to freedom. In today's message, Pastor Holland teaches from the book of Leviticus, a book filled with laws and legalities. You will learn that sin is not about breaking the law, it is about breaking fellowship with the God who made you and loves you, and wants to be in a relations...

“ But that's not fair !” How many times have you heard a child say that? How many times have you said that? In today's message, Pastor Holland teaches from the book of Leviticus on the topic of legalism. Legalism is not what Jesus preached to his followers and it is not what he calls us to today. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their practice and promotion of legalism. Instead, Jesus is concerned...

Have you ever restricted your diet and felt so much better because of it? Our bodies appreciate it when we cut things out that are hard for them to process. Pastor Holland reminds us in today’s message, that’s very much like sin and our sinful nature. Once you experience the love and grace of God – much like a clean diet – why would you ever want to go back to your lifestyle of indulgence? You don...

How often do you say something you don’t mean? Even in the age of texting, we let our thumbs think for us, and then we reread and regret it later on. Today, Pastor Holland reminds us that every single word in the Bible is intentional. It’s a living book with multiple layers; you may study a verse a hundred times and in that last reread, you discover meaning you hadn’t known was there. Don’t pick a...

Have you ever been put into a box by your peers? Maybe your teacher made you learn to write with your right hand instead of your left. No matter how simple it may seem, categorizing and generalizing can be detrimental. Pastor Holland reminds us today that every single one of us is unique. God sees you for exactly who you are because He’s the one that made you! Let’s celebrate the fact that we all...

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck, and the help you need is never there? We’re inconsistent people living in an inconsistent world, but today, Pastor Holland reminds us that God is the epitome of consistency. In fact, He’s so consistent that He’s always around . There’s no place that you can go, no mess that you could get yourself in that Jesus couldn’t save you from; and He wouldn’t have to arri...

Sin causes separation. God created a solution to deal with sin, but the individual must choose to come to Jesus and be reunited with the Lord. Often religion tries to fix this separation. Through good deeds, tithe offerings, and rituals, actions make the offender feel better about themselves. But as Pastor Holland shares in today's lesson, true reconciliation comes from a relationship with Christ....

In the Old Testament, the high priest would enter into the Holy of Holies to atone for sin and to communicate with the Lord. Following Christ's resurrection, we no longer use the temple or a priest to meet with the Lord. Instead, as Pastor Holland shares in today's lesson, you can invite Jesus into your Holy of Holies- your heart. You can have direct communication with the Father. Take some time t...

As connected as our world is, people remain divided.  And those fissures are growing at an alarming rate.  That’s why it’s so important to remind yourself of what God says is true in His Word.  We’re all the same.  We all need Jesus.  Today, Pastor Holland encourages you to remember that God has called all people to Himself.  And He loved us so much that He gave up hi...

It’s all about focus.  Today, Pastor Holland takes a look at what’s going on in the world and how that all fits into what the Bible says will happen as the return of Jesus draws near.  You’ll be reminded that this world is a broken place.  You should expect hardship and trials.  But this doesn’t have to take you down.  Because of your relationship with Jesus, you don’t hav...

Russia. Ukraine. Covid. Food Shortages. There’s a lot going on in the world right now. And it may have you wondering how it’s all going to play out. Do these events have prophetic significance? Well, today, Pastor Holland invites you to explore how these current events relate to Biblical prophecy. You’ll be reminded that, no matter what the future holds, God’s followers are secure in Him. You can...

If the Lord were to return today ; would you be ready for it? Nobody but God knows the where and when of Jesus’ return, but what we do know is that it will happen ! Are you prepared? If you are; what about your kids? What about your friends and families? While it may be a scary thought, is your comfort zone really worth sacrificing the eternal salvation of the ones you care about? Hard-hitting que...

The only one who truly knows when Jesus will return is Jesus himself! All that we know for sure is that it will happen . However, the Bible does go into pretty deep detail about how the Anti-Christ will rise to power. In his message, today Pastor Holland will compare some of our “modern-day” details to our known descriptions of who or what the Anti-Christ will be. We may not know when the Lord wil...