The sermon explores the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew 20, emphasizing that God's kingdom operates on grace and mercy rather than human notions of fairness or earned reward. It…
The sermon focuses on the biblical role and qualifications of a pastor or elder as outlined in Scripture, emphasizing the responsibility to feed and oversee the flock willingly and not for personal…
The sermon explores the journey of Peter, the 'man rock,' focusing on lessons he learned while following Jesus after being born again by grace. It emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith,…
The sermon explores lessons about death from the life of Elijah, highlighting his fear of death, desire to die, and ultimate ascension to heaven without dying. It draws parallels with other biblical…
The sermon emphasizes that love is both the root and fruit of the kingdom of heaven, highlighting that true kingdom living requires being deeply rooted and grounded in the agape love of Christ. It…
The sermon explores the commandment of God as presented in 1 Timothy 1:5-11, emphasizing that true godly teaching must stem from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. It contrasts the…
The sermon explores Matthew 13, emphasizing the consequences of unbelief as seen in the rejection of Jesus by his own people, which limited his mighty works among them. It highlights the kingdom…
The sermon explores Matthew 18, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and humility in the kingdom of God. It highlights Jesus' teaching that forgiveness should be limitless, illustrated by the…
The sermon challenges believers to evaluate their willingness to fully surrender all personal idols and possessions for Jesus and His kingdom, emphasizing the necessity of faithful stewardship and…
The sermon emphasizes the proper interpretation of Jesus's parables, cautioning against treating them as allegories with multiple meanings. It stresses that parables convey one primary spiritual…
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of diligent, lifelong study of the New Testament for both preachers and believers to truly understand and live by God's word. It highlights the symbolism of…
Joe Holder reflects on his nearly 69 years of ministry, emphasizing the importance of pastors and elders feeding the flock with love, humility, and by example rather than for personal gain or…