Faith
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.”
141: Believing the Virgin Birth Luke 1 (Christmas Message)
Those who reject the virgin birth as fable essentially reject the entire Bible, for numerous other doctrines are based upon it. Pastor Hollandsworth proclaims the truth of the virgin birth from the Scriptures and shares why it shapes the entirety of history for those who believe it.
136: Eaten Up with Zeal (Walking with Jesus Series #007: John 2:13-22)
Watching Jesus cast the money changers out of the temple must have been an astonishing sight, and it surely infuriated the religious leaders. Pastor Hollandsworth explains why Jesus takes this bold action immediately following His miracle of turning water to wine, describes the right response to anger, and makes application to disciples in the twenty-first century.
128: How to Serve God Acceptably Part 1 (Hebrews Series #36: Heb. 13:1-8)
In the final chapter of Hebrews, the writer gives a list of behaviors that God expects of His children who are living well-pleasing to Him. Pastor Hollandsworth focuses on six of the behaviors in this first of two messages, and he also reviews the five warnings to believers found in the book of Hebrews.
124: Incredible Feats of Faith (Hebrews Series #32: Heb. 11:33-40)
The Old Testament heroes of faith endured all sorts of persecution, in order to “obtain a better resurrection.” Pastor Hollandsworth explains the meaning of this and makes spiritual applications to church age believers, emphasizing the importance of living by faith and sharing in the sufferings of Christ, which results in reward and inheritance.