Truth Over Traditions
Episodes
160 episodes
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. t...
159: No Worries (Walking with Jesus Series #023: Matt. 6:25-34)
Jesus admonishes disciples not to worry, for worry is unbelief and never changes anything. Pastor Hollandsworth gives a biblical definition of worry, describes its negative physical effects on the body, and explains the importance of seeking fi...
158: Laying Up Heavenly Treasures (Walking with Jesus Series #022: Matt. 6:19-24)
No one can serve two masters. Jesus wants our undivided loyalty. Pastor Hollandsworth equates laying up heavenly treasures with earning age-lasting rewards, the means by which we glorify Jesus, making Him our number one priority in life.
157: Rewards for Secrets (Walking with Jesus Series #021: Matt. 6:1-18)
What is your motivation for doing good deeds? Is it to be recognized by others? If so, then you have already received your reward. Pastor Hollandsworth reveals what Jesus said about doing things privately, so that you can be rewarded by Him pub...
156: Righteous Inside and Outside (Walking with Jesus Series #020: Matt. 5:21-48)
When teaching His disciples, Jesus emphasized the importance of internally obeying the spirit of the law rather than merely externally obeying the letter of the law. Pastor Hollandsworth explains the six exam...
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.
154: The Seven Last Words of Christ (Palm Sunday Message)
Jesus uttered seven profound statements on the cross during His crucifixion. Pastor Hollandsworth explains each statement, making application to the Christian life. He describes the thief’s request to be remembered in Paradise as a matter of ki...
153: What Did Jesus Say About Hell? (Walking with Jesus Series #019: Matt. 5:21-30)
Many claim that Jesus spoke more about Hell than Heaven. Is that correct? Pastor Hollandsworth examines the two Greek words typically translated Hell in English Bible versions: Hades and Gehenna, explaining the correc...
152: Great in the Kingdom (Walking with Jesus Series #018: Matt. 5:17-20)
Jesus said that to enter the kingdom one must have righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees. Pastor Hollandsworth defines what it means to enter the kingdom, what characterizes the righteousness of the Pharisees, what is gre...
151: Salty and Glowing (Walking with Jesus Series #017: Matt. 5:13-16)
Jesus said that believers are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Pastor Hollandsworth explains the meaning of those metaphors and describes what happens when believers become “unsalty” and hide their light.
150: A Foretaste of Glory (Walking with Jesus Series #016: Matt. 5:1-12)
Is the Sermon on the Mount evangelistic, or related to matters of sanctification? Is it applicable to church-age believers, or was it merely for the first century Jews? Pastor Hollandsworth discusses the errors of interpretation in this great t...
149: Coming to the End of Yourself (Walking with Jesus Series #015: Luke 5:1-11)
Jesus called out to Simon and Andrew, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Our Lord continues to call believers to discipleship today. Pastor Hollandsworth points out why the first step in following Jesus requires the same attitude ...
148: A Man Like No Other (Walking with Jesus Series #014: Luke 4:31-44)
Christ’s healing ministry – including exorcisms – not only confirmed His authority as the Son of God, but also pointed to the Messianic kingdom. Pastor Hollandsworth shows the connection between miracles and the kingdom, defines the “gospel of ...
147: Christ’s Near-Death Experience (Walking with Jesus Series #013: Luke 4:14-30)
In the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus read from the Isaiah scroll, applying the text to Himself, by concluding with the statement, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” Pastor Hollandsworth discusses the glorious nature of Christ’s...
146: All Things to All Men (1 Cor. 9:19-27)
Why did Paul choose to let go of his freedom in Christ and live like the Jews when with Jews, like the Gentiles when with Gentiles, and like the weak when with weaker brethren? Pastor Hollandsworth shows that Paul was motivated by “winning” oth...
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 hea...
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 Ch...
143: A Deep Subject (Walking with Jesus Series #010: John 4:1-19)
Jesus travels to culturally-forbidden Samaria to meet a woman at a well and offer her “a fountain of water, springing up to everlasting life.” Pastor Hollandsworth focuses on the continuing aspect of eternal life in the text, explaining what th...
142: His Genealogy Is Not Boring, Matt. 1 (Christmas Message)
Why are the genealogies of Jesus Christ in Matthew and Luke so different? For instance, why does Matthew mention four women, all of whom had besmirched reputations? Pastor Hollandsworth unravels the anomalies in Matthew’s genealogy of Christ an...
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 entire...
140: When Was Jesus Really Born? Luke 1 (Christmas Message)
The Christian world celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25, but is that when He was really born? Pastor Hollandsworth examines the annunciations in Luke 1 and discovers several clues given in the Scriptures as to the timing of Christ’s bi...
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 ...
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 Hollands...
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 tu...