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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.
132: Resisting the Devil (Walking with Jesus Series #003: Matt. 4:1-11)
The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. What was the purpose of this? Pastor Hollandsworth shares six truths demonstrated by Christ’s temptation, explains the nature of each temptation, and emphasizes the believer’s escape from temptation by following Christ’s example.
092: The Coming of Messiah (Christmas Message)
Handel’s Messiah is a beautiful oratorio about the birth, life, and death of Christ, based entirely on Scripture, that is often performed during the Christmas season. Pastor Hollandsworth reviews the first eighteen movements, with a view to helping listeners understand this musical masterpiece more fully and thereby glory in the birth of Christ.
089: How Shall We Escape? (Hebrews Series #03: Heb. 2:1-10)
The first of five warnings is given, urging believers not to neglect “so great a salvation,” lest they experience negative reward at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Pastor Hollandsworth distinguishes between past, present, and future salvation, and emphasizes the critical importance of preparing for the “great salvation” yet to come.
088: Coronation Day Is Coming (Hebrews Series #02: Heb. 1:6-14)
Like David, who was anointed king but waited for many years to be crowned while Saul continued on the throne, so Jesus has been anointed by God but presently awaits coronation day until Satan is defeated and removed from ruling. Pastor Hollandsworth demonstrates that Jesus is not presently ruling, not even in a spiritual sense and explains why understanding this is critical.