Reward
139: A Bright Light in a Dark World, Isa. 8-9 (Christmas Message)
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. Pastor Hollandsworth gives the historical context for this OT prophecy, demonstrates how Jesus fulfills it in the NT, and makes application to believers in the present age.
138: A Friend of the Groom (Walking with Jesus Series #009: John 3:22-36)
As baptisms of Christ’s followers began to outpace those of John the Baptist, the religious leaders attempted to make John’s disciples envious. But John was overjoyed with Christ’s success and delighted in being a “friend of the groom.” Pastor Hollandsworth explains what this means and examines five humble statements made by John that should be the conviction of all believers.
137: “Born Again” Is Not a Regeneration Term (Walking with Jesus Series #008: John 3:1-18)
Christ’s admonition to Nicodemus in John 3 – “You must be born again” – is traditionally assumed to be a salvation text. But was Jesus telling this ruler of Israel how to be regenerated or how to prepare for kingdom inheritance? Pastor Hollandsworth defines the terms “born again” and “eternal life” and describes what Nicodemus would have been thinking as a first century Israelite.
134: Pointing Others to the Lamb (Walking with Jesus Series #005: John 1:35-51)
John the Baptist directed his disciples to become followers of Jesus, thereby bringing John’s ministry to a close. Pastor Hollandsworth discusses the priority of discipleship in the Great Commission and also explains why Jesus promised Nathanael kingdom inheritance.
130: The Most Misinterpreted Verse of the Bible (Walking with Jesus Series #001: Matt. 3:1-12)
John the Baptist introduced the ministry of Jesus with a call for the nation to repent. Most evangelicals assume this is one of the requirements for salvation. However, Pastor Hollandsworth demonstrates clearly from the text that repentance is NOT a requirement for salvation, for John was preaching to believers, not unbelievers.