Praying to Abound in Love Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray to grow in love so that we can love God and each other more. TEXT - Philippians 1:9-11 1. Lord Teach us to Pray a. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. Help. Thanks. Wow. b. Teach us to pray proactive prayers. Look to the future. Trust in God’s promise. 2. Teach us to pray for abounding l…

Praying to Know Christ Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The prayers of the Apostles teach us to pray proactive prayers. TEXT - Ephesians 1:15-18 OUTLINE 1. Review: Lord Teach us to Pray a. Matthew 6:5-8. Don’t pray like this. b. Matthew 6:9- 15. Pray like this. 2. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. a. Help. Psalm 18:6 b. Thanks. Psalm 118:1 c. Wow. Psa…

Thoughts and Prayers: Resurrection Power Steve Poole THEME - What is power? How do we define it? How do we measure it? How is power demonstrated? TEXT – Ephesians 1:15-23 1. God’s power toward us is immeasurably great. Ephesians 1:19-20 2. God demonstrated his immeasurable power in the resurrection of Jesus. Ephesians 1:20 3. God manifests His imme…

Believe the Impossible Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Easter invites us to believe impossible things. TEXT - 1 Corinthians 15 Three Easter impossibilities before lunch. 1. Believe an impossible story. "Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this go…

Thoughts and Prayers: Trusting Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus demonstrates postures that lead to trusting God. TEXT - Luke 23:46 REVIEW 1. We pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We L.E.A.P. and he catches us. L - Look to your Father. E - Expect the Best. A - Act like a Kid. P - Put your trust in God. 2. We have the confidence to…

Thoughts and Prayers: Forgiving Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus came to provide forgiveness. TEXT - Luke 23:33-43 OUTLINE Review: 1. We pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We leap and he catches us. L - Look to your Father. E - Expect the Best. A - Act like a Kid. P - Put your trust in God. 2. We have the confidence to ask anythi…

Thoughts and Prayers: Passionate Prayers Steve Poole TEXT: Matthew 26:36-46 OUTLINE 1. We pray in hope because Christ has bought us victory over death by His blood. 2. Jesus invites us to fight with him - in prayer. 3. Pray that God will help us remain vigilant. 4. We go. We fight. We pray. We give it all, because Jesus gave it all! NEXT STEPS 1. P…

Thoughts and Prayers: God-Centered Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God-centered prayers change us. TEXT - John 12:20-36 REVIEW 1. We pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We leap and he catches us. * L - Look to your Father. * E - Expect the Best. * A - Act like a Kid. * P - Put your trust in God. 2. We have the confidence to ask anythin…

Thoughts and Prayers: Big Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray big, bold prayers because we have an advocate. TEXT - John 17:1-26 OUTLINE Review - we pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We leap and he catches us. L - Look to your Father. E - Expect the Best. A - Act like a Kid. P - Put your trust in God. Jesus prays a big, bold pray…

Thoughts and Prayers: Simple Prayer Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - As children of God we pray simple, childlike prayers. TEXT - Matthew 19:13-16, Matthew 18:1-3 OUTLINE Our thoughts and prayers makes a difference. L.E.A.P. L - Look to your Father. Matthew 19:13-16. Jesus blesses his children. Mark 10:16. And he took the children in his arms, placed h…

The Lord’s Prayer: And Do Not Bring Us Into Temptation Steve Poole TEXT – Matthew 6:9-13 CSB 1. A better understanding of “Temptation” James 1:13 “Do not bring us into trials.” 2. Jesus prayed to remove a trial. (Matthew26:39) “But trials of another kind, persecution, spiritual conflicts, agony of body or of spirit, these may come to us as a test o…

The Lord’s Prayer: Forgive Us Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The more I know how much I’ve been forgiven, the more forgiving I become. TEXT - Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 18:21-35 OUTLINE Four Truths about Forgiveness. 1. Forgiveness is simple. Sin needs to be forgiven. God forgives our sin. We forgive others. We believe in forgiveness. Matthew 6:12 2. Fo…

The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us This Day our Daily Bread Gary Sager THEME – “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 TEXT - Matthew 6:5-13 FOCUS: Our Heavenly Father 1. Pray to the Father about His Name “Hallowed be your name” 2. Pray to the Father about His Kingdom “Your kingdom come” 3. Pray to the Father about His Will “Your will be done” FOC…

The Lord’s Prayer: Your Will Be Done Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Teach us to pray so that we have confidence that in our lives we will experience God’s will. TEXT - Matthew 6:9-10, Luke 7:1-10 OUTLINE - Praying the Lord’s Prayer grows our confidence. 1. We find our confidence in knowing God’s plan. What is God’s will (plan) for my life? Scripture’…

The Lord’s Prayer: Your Kingdom Come Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Teach us to pray for more of God’s Kingdom to come - right now! TEXT - Luke 11:1-2, Luke 14:16-23 OUTLINE 1. Pray for God’s Kingdom to come. Luke 11:2 Psalm 47”8 Psalm 103:19 Isaiah 52:7 Revelation 19:6 2. Surrender to God’s reign. Kingdoms have a king. The king is the ruler. We are …

The Lord’s Prayer: Father, Hallowed Be Thy Name Steve Poole THEME – The only thing my heart should be hallowing—worshipping—is God. TEXT – Luke 11:1-4 Hallowed be Thy name means… * Regard Him as holy. (John Piper) * Praise and honor of God should be the issue of everything. (J.I. Packer) * Soli Deo Glory (Bach) Five Solas 1. Sola gratia (by grace a…

The Lord’s Prayer: Lord, Teach Us to Pray Steve Poole THEME - What does God want to do in my life in 2023? TEXT – Luke 11:1-4 OUTLINE What would you like God to do in your life this year? What does God want to do in your life in 2023? 1. Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Luke 11:1-4) 2. “Opening Windows to God.” ~Frank Laubach 1 Timothy 2:1 James 5:13-18 3. …

A Weary World Rejoices: A New and Glorious Morn Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We resolve to rest in Jesus in 2023! TEXT - Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus brings a new and glorious morn into which we awaken to find rest for our souls. 1. Give up the burden of control. We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn. Matthe…

From all of us at Cedar Hills, Merry Christmas! Thank you for tuning in! Enjoy this special Christmas Eve service. A Weary World Rejoices: Glory to God in the Highest Pastor Kent Landhuis Enjoy this special song our worship leader wrote to go with this message: "Glory (The Angels' Song)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUR4nVtHLfs Support the show …

A Weary World Rejoices: Sweet Hymns of Joy Steve Poole TEXT – Luke 2:25-38 SONGS OF JOY in Luke 1-2 Luke 1:42-45 = Elizabeth cries out Luke 1:46-55 = Mary’s song Luke 1:67-79 = Zachariah’s prophecy Luke 2:14 = Heavenly host Luke 2:20 = shepherds glorifying and praising God Luke 2:29-32 = Simeon’s prophecy Luke 2:38 = Anna’s testimony SWEET HYMNS OF…

A Weary World Rejoices: A Sound of Angel Voices. Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God's love refreshes the weary soul. TEXT - Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 1:26-38 “Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!” 1. God is Love. 1 John 4:8. God is love. Psalm 86:14. You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love John 3:16. For …

A Weary World Rejoices: The Thrill of Hope Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The thrill of hope about the peace God promises brings joy. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10 OUTLINE "A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new glorious morn.” 1. Accept No Substitute Peace. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom h…

A Weary World Rejoices: A World Pining Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We have an irresistible yearning for the world to be better. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10 OUTLINE “Long lay the world in sin and error pining.” 1. Scream out loud. The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. ~ Isaiah 35:1 Pining is an irresistibl…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Relational & Intentional Steve Poole THEME – Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men TEXT – Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 DISCIPLESHIP IS… 1. Discipleship is NOT information transfer, but learning to obediently walk as Jesus walked. 2. Discipleship is caught, not taught. 3. Discipleship is like spiritual parenting. (…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Fruit Leah Carolan THEME – The Father is glorified by much fruit. TEXT – John 15:1-8 Three Types of Fruit in the Bible Character Fruit – Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) Conduct Fruit – Fruit of Righteousness (Philippians 1:11) Convert Fruit – Making new disciples (Romans 7:4-5) The Story of the Vineyard (John 1…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Leading Into the Future Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - It’s a great day to follow Jesus. TEXT - Matthew 9:35-38 REVIEW HS… Holy Spirit dependence. P… Prayerful guidance. O… Obedient living. W… Word-centered hearts. E… Exalting the Father in everything. R… Relational intentionality. 1. Kingdom Focused. Jesus went through all the to…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the Father Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Whatever good we do is the work of God through us.. TEXT - John 17:1-11 Focus verse: John 17:11b - Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. OUTLINE Review HS… Holy Spirit dependence. P… Prayerful guidance. O…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Scripture Gary Sager THEME - Jesus is our model—we need to know His view of Scripture TEXT - Matthew 5:17-20 OUTLINE 1. Walk With Jesus: Review Holy Spirit Dependence means: P rayerful Guidance O bedient Living W ord-Centered/Scripture E xalting the Father R elational Intentionality 2. Jesus believed the Scriptures poi…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Obedience Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples who walk with Jesus hear and do. TEXT - Matthew 7:13-29 OUTLINE 1. Disciples live like Jesus. 1 John 2:3-6. (verse 6: Whoever claims to live in Jesus must live as Jesus did.) Matthew 28:16-20. (verse 20a: teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.) Matthew 5:…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Prayer Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Praying like Jesus moves us into radical discipleship. TEXT - Luke 22:39-45 OUTLINE 1. What is radical prayer? When Jesus prayed, he expected God to hear him. I and the Father are one. John 10:31 “Prayer means that, in some unique way, we believe we’re invited into a relationship wit…

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the Holy Spirit Steve Poole TEXT - Luke 3:21-22, Luke 4:1-2, Luke 4:14-21 OUTLINE 1. Jesus was FULL of the Holy Spirit, and so are WE a. “And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness” ~ Luke 4:1 b. “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rus…

WALKING LIKE JESUS: The Son of Man Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - How Human is Jesus? TEXT - Hebrews 2:10-13, 14-18 OUTLINE For this reason, he had to be made like them, fully human in every way. Hebrews 2:17a 1. Celebrate the Glorious Son of Man. By his Son, God created the world in the beginning, and it will all belong to the Son at the end. This S…

WALKING WITH JESUS: The Heart of Jesus. Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Grow a Heart Like Jesus TEXT - John 13:1-17 OUTLINE Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1b 1. Grow a loving heart. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know th…

4-Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - All living things grow. TEXT - John 15:1-10 OUTLINE I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 1. Cultivate Patience. * Growth is hard. * Growth takes a long time. 2. Cultivate Focus. * …

FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP The life-long journey of following Jesus together Steve Poole THEME - Jesus calls us his family. Through faith we become His brothers and sisters. OUTLINE – Romans 12:1-19 1. The family of God, all sitting around a table together is a beautiful image of the local church •Being a Christian is NOT a destination, it is a life-l…

FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Walls to Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples face barriers to growth. We are called to break down these walls. TEXT - Matthew 19:16-22 OUTLINE Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man …

FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples. - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples proclaim Jesus. TEXT - Luke 24:47-48 OUTLINE It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: “There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.” You are witnesses of all these t…

FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: The Four Chairs Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME: Disciples live like Jesus. TEXT : 1 John 2:6. Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. OUTLINE: Chair 1: Come and see. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 Jesus invites seekers …

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MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Nicodemus Steve Poole THEME - When Nicodemus encountered Jesus he recognized that he was “a turtle on a post” –he was above everyone else, maybe looking a little silly. He needed to humbly recognize his need for the savior, Jesus, and be born again. TEXT - John 3:1-21, 7:50-52, 19:39-40 OUTLINE A. Introduction – “I l…

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of Jesus Gary Sager THEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed. TEXT - Luke 1: 26-56 OUTLINE A. Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27) B.…

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of the Demoniac - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus has authority over darkness. TEXT - Mark 5:1-20 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Total Ruin. Mark 5:1-5 Battle forces of darkness. Ephesians 6:12 Battle hopelessness. B. Meeting Jesus: What do you want from me? Mark 5:6-17 Meet Jesus the disrupter - he has power and authority…

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of John the Baptist - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus is the one who delivers us in our weakness! TEXT - John 1:14-33, Mark 1:1-11, Matthew 11:1-19 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Strength and goodness. The voice of one calling in the wilderness. Mark 1:1-8 The prophet of repentance. John 1:14-26 B. Meeting Jesus: Awe and W…

FUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Unity - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Gospel unites us. TEXT - Ephesians 4:1-7 OUTLINE A. Celebrate gospel-based unity. One body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one Father. Walk worthy of the calling to which you were called. (4:1) B. Maintain humility-driven unity. Walk with all lowliness and gen…

FUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Submission - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - When the way forward becomes complicated, we need submission, surrender, and trust. TEXT - Ephesians 5:21 OUTLINE A. Walk into the future. Walk in love. Ephesians 5:1-5 Walk in light. Ephesians 5:6-14 Walk in wisdom. Ephesians 5:7-20 B. Walk toward complexity. Complexity requires sub…

FUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Wisdom - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The way forward requires love, light, and wisdom. TEXT - Ephesians 5:15-21 OUTLINE A. Walk into the Future. Walk as imitators of God who love. Ephesians 5:1-7 Walk as light shining in the darkness. Ephesians 5:6-14 B. Avoid Foolishness. How long will you, who are simple, love your simple…

FUTURE FORWARD: Be the Light – Steve Poole THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure. TEXT - Ephesians 5:6-14 A. Warning - Do NOT be deceived, Do NOT partner with the deceived B. Progressive Christianity Progressive Christianity Has a Low View of Christ Progressive Christianity Is Focused on Moralism, Not Salvation Pro…

Future Forward: Imitate God - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure. TEXT - Ephesians 5:1-7 OUTLINE A. Imitators of God forgive. We are forgiven. Ephesians 1&2 We forgive others. Ephesians 4:31-32 B. Imitators of God love. Love sacrifices. Romans 5:6-8, I John 4 Love Protects. Ephesians 5:1-2 L…

THE FEAR OF THE LORD BRINGS EXTRAVAGANT GRACE - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Fear of the Lord drives out all other fears. TEXT - Jonah 4 OUTLINE The fear of the LORD runs toward God. A. The fear of the LORD yields ridiculous transformation. Jonah 1-3 Psalm 51 B. Our ridiculous reluctance won’t deter God. Jonah 3-4. But to Jonah this seemed very…

THE FEAR OF THE LORD – JONAH 3 Gary Sager THEME – God uses reluctant people. REVIEW 1. 2 Kings 14:23-27 – 1st mention of Jonah (vs. 26- 27) 2. Jonah 1 - Jonah’s Call and Rebellion (vs. 1-3) 3. Jonah 2 - Jonah’s Resolution (vs. 9) 4. Jonah 3 - Jonah’s 2nd Chance (vs. 1 & 2) Jonah’s Relenting Message (vs. 4) Nineveh’s Response (Verse 5) The King’s De…