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166: A Primer on Eternal Life (Walking with Jesus Series, #029: John 5:16-47)
After healing a man on the Sabbath, the Pharisees are furious. Jesus takes the opportunity to give a lengthy discourse on eternal life. Pastor Hollandsworth shares the correct translation of the Greek word translated eternal and answers critical questions: Is eternal life an end itself, or the means to an end? What is the difference between the gift of eternal life and the reward of eternal life?
160: Remember Lot’s Wife (Mother’s Day Message)
Sarah and Lot’s wife were related and lived in the same geographic region, yet their lifestyles were worlds apart. Pastor Hollandsworth contrasts their life choices, demonstrating the glorious result of reward for embracing God’s promises vs. the devastating consequence of disinheritance for worldliness.
155: The Miracle of the Resurrection (Easter Sunday Message)
Skeptics in both Christ’s day and in the present day deny the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pastor Hollandsworth gives a biblical defense of the resurrection and shares why it is so critical to the Christian life.
145: A Quandary of Faith (Walking with Jesus Series #012: John 4:43-54)
The nobleman’s son will surely die unless Jesus goes to heal him. But Jesus refuses to go, rebuking the man (and all Israel) for requiring signs before they will believe. Jesus causes a quandary of faith by assuring the man his son has been healed. Will he accept this by faith? Pastor Hollandsworth explains why God often allows quandaries of faith in our lives, and he points out why Jesus heals this boy “after two days … on the third day.”
144: Fields Ready for Harvest (Walking with Jesus Series #011: John 4:19-42)
Jesus continues His conversation with the woman at the well, focusing on the new mode of worship. Pastor Hollandsworth explores the meaning of worshipping in spirit and in truth, and he also explains the sowing and reaping principle Christ shares with the disciples.