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New Life Coralville Podcast"The Chaos Dragon and the Child" // SUNDAY SERMON 9.29.2024Revelation 12 In week 6 of our series, guest preacher, Pastor Kent Landhuis from Cedar Hills Community Church reminds us--especially in our current political season--who our real enemy is.2024-09-3033 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchGood Seed, Bad Seed, and Kingdom Treasure Good Seed, Bad Seed, and Kingdom Treasure.Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - When good and evil grow side by side - we keep trusting! TEXT - Luke 13:18-19 Three responses to evil in the world:1. Plant seeds. * Luke 13:18-19 (Matthew 13:31-32) * Matthew 13:1-9, 24-27 * Romans 12:9 2. Leave weeds. * Matthew 13:28-30 * Wisdom * Patience. * Luke 13:24-43 * Romans 12:17-21 3. Trust God. * Matthew 21:28-32...2024-06-2327 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe True Disciple Speakers: Kent Landhuis, Tim Vink, Gary Sager and Steve Poole.Scripture: Luke 14:25-33.Theme: Treasure hunters (disciples) must count the cost of following Jesus. 2024-06-1631 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchA Formula for Finding Kingdom Treasure A Formula for Finding Kingdom Treasure.Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Treasure Hunters in the kingdom actually find real treasure. TEXT - Luke 18:9-14OUTLINE1. Enter the Kingdom. * Luke 17:20-37 * Luke 18:9 * Luke 6:20-262. Receive Mercy. * Luke 18:9-14 * Avoid Contempt * Remain Humble * Luke 16:14-153. Go Justified. * Luke 18:14 * Philippians 3:4-11 * Romans 3:21-26, 5:1-5, 8:28-39...2024-06-0227 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchTreasure Hunters Celebrate Treasure Hunters CelebratePastor Kent LandhuisTEXT - Luke 151 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it...2024-05-2635 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWealth Management (Luke 16:1-13) Wealth ManagementPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Each one of us has a responsibility to manage our wealth wisely.TEXT - Luke 16:1-13Three spirits of wealth enhancement:1. The spirit of money management.Luke 16:1-21 Peter 4:10Colossians 3:232. The spirit of relational investment.Luke 16:3-7Luke 153. The spirit of treasure multiplication. Luke 16:8-14Matthew 6:19-33Matthew 25:14-30 2024-05-1934 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchTreasure Hunters Ask Courageous Questions Treasure Hunters Ask Courageous Questions Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Beware of Greed.TEXT - Luke 12:13-21The Parable of Bigger Barns is about you.1. Do I want to know the truth? * Matthew 13:10-17 * Philippians 2:32. Do I recognize the seductive power of earthly treasure? * Luke 12:13-21 * Luke 18:18-273. Do I build bigger barns? * Luke 12:32-34 * Luke 12:21NEXT...2024-05-0525 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWhere is Your Treasure? Following the Treasure Map Where is Your Treasure: Following the Treasure MapPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Parables provide a map to find kingdom treasure.TEXT - Matthew 20:1-16Treasure maps orient us in at least three ways:1. Know where you are going: What does the treasure look like? * Matthew 20:1-2 * Isaiah 52:7a. “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news…” * Matthew 11:5b. “the good news is proclaimed to the poor.”2. Know wh...2024-04-2838 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWhere is Your Treasure? Where is your Treasure? Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God’s kingdom brings surprising value.TEXT - Matthew 13:44 1. Kingdom treasure has hidden value.* Matthew 13* Isaiah 55:1-2 2. Kingdom treasure has immense value.* Matthew 13:44* Matthew 6:21 3. Kingdom treasure has incomparable value.* Matthew 16:24-26* Matthew 6:33 NEXT STEPS1. Pray the prayer of surrender.2. Follow where the Spirit leads you.PRAYER OF...2024-04-1432 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Abundant Forgiveness: A New Song SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: A New SongPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4TEXT - Psalm 401. Set your Feet on the Rock! * Psalm 40:1-2 * Psalm 18:1-32. Tell the Story to Everyone! * Psalm 40:9-10 * Psalm 107:1-33. Rejoice in God’s awesomeness!...2024-04-0720 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRemember the Resurrection (Easter) SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESSRemember the ResurrectionPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Resurrection reshapes our lives… forget not.TEXT - Psalm 1031. Remembering resurrection reshapes our souls.* Psalm 103:1-2* Isaiah 17:10, 48:9-10* Joshua 4:6-72. Remembering resurrection reshapes our values.* Psalm 103:3-10* Deuteronomy 8:1-5* 2 Peter 1:5-83. Remembering resurrection reshapes our lives.* Psalm 103:11-22* Mark 16:1-7* John 12:12-19...2024-03-3128 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Abundance Forgiveness: Hosannas and Hallelujahs SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Hosannas and HallelujahsPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Our victorious Messiah offers songs of rejoicing when we are rescued. TEXT - Psalm 118 1. Hosanna - “Save us.” 2. Hallelujah - “Praise God! 3. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. · Psalm 118:26· Zechariah 9:9· John 12:12-19 4. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good - his love endures forever. · Psalm 118:1, 29· Psalm 136 NEXT STEPS: 2024-03-2433 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Abundance Forgiveness: Songs of Right Paths SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Songs of Right PathsPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God leads us to right paths.TEXT - Psalm 142 and 231. Right paths lead to contentment.Psalm 142:3Psalm 23:1-32. Right paths lead to assurance.Psalm 142:4Psalm 23:3John 10:1-173. Right paths lead to security.Psalm 23:4Psalm 143:84. Right paths lead to safe places.Psalm 23:5...2024-03-1734 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Abundance Forgiveness: Songs of Safety Songs of Abundant Forgiveness: Songs of SafetyPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God is safe. Church should be safe too.TEXT - Psalm 321. God is our hiding place. * Psalm 32:6-7 * The rising waters will not harm us. * Troubles will not find us. * Songs of deliverance surround us.2. Forgiveness is a blessing. * Psalm 32:1-5 * Zephaniah 3:17 * Isaiah 43:1-3 * John 3:16-17 3. Safety is for...2024-03-0327 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Abundance Forgiveness: Lament - Grief Over Sin SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Lament - Grief Over Sin.Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - True confession comes with groaning but it yields rejoicing. TEXT - Psalm 130 1. Name the grief of sin.a. Seven Penitential Psalms (Psalm 130:1-2)i. Psalm 6ii. Psalm 32iii. Psalm 38iv. Psalm 51v. Psalm 102vi. Psalm 130vii. Psalm 143b. King David’s sin - 2 Samuel 11 2. Admit the score.· Psalm 130:3· 2 Samue...2024-02-2538 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Abundance Forgiveness SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESSPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Because God forgives us, we forgive others.TEXT - Psalm 25, Matthew 18:21-331. Affirm God’s Merciful Character.* Psalm 25:1-11* “According to your mercy, remember me for your goodness sake.” Psalm 25:11b2. Follow God’s Merciful Way.* Psalm 25:12-22* “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he teaches sinners in the way.” Psalm 25:83. Sing a Song of Forgiveness.* Matthew 1...2024-02-1830 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchAbundance: An Abundance of Seeing Abundance: An Abundance of SeeingPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Every person we meet is made in the image of God.TEXT - Genesis 1:27OUTLINE1. Mankind was made in the image of God. - Genesis 1:26-31 - Genesis 2:7 - “God-breathed is warmly personal, with the face-to-face intimacy of a kiss and the significance that this was an act of giving as well as making; and self-giving at that.” Derek Kidner2. Everyone is made i...2024-02-1128 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchAbundance: Is Forgiveness Scarce or Abundant? Abundance: Is Forgiveness Scarce or Abundant? Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We will not thrive with a scarcity mindset. TEXT - Genesis 3:1-131. Doubt - Did God really say? * Genesis 3:1 * Psalm 27:12. Disguise - They realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings. * Genesis 3:2-8 * Hebrews 4:133. Denial - She gave me the fruit. * Genesis 3:9-13 * Romans 8:1 2024-01-2821 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchAbundance: Together is Better Abundance: Together is BetterPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We enjoy God’s abundant provision in community. TEXT - Genesis 2:4-20OUTLINE1. God Makes Everything Good. * Genesis 1:28 * Genesis 1:31 * Genesis 2:42. It is Not Good to be Alone. * Genesis 2:7-8 * Genesis 2:15-18 * Genesis 2:21-253. God Invites us Together. * Genesis 1:26-27 * Genesis 3:8 * Psalm 116NEXT...2024-01-2131 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Word Made Flesh: Character Development Word Made Flesh: Character DevelopmentPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The character of Jesus developed to accomplish the purpose for which he came. TEXT - Matthew 2:1-18 1. Threatened. (Matthew 2:1-18) 2. Tempted. (Matthew 4:1-11)3. Tested. (Matthew 16:13-20)4. Trampled. (Matthew 26-27)5. Triumphed. (Matthew 28:1-10, Colossians 1:9-20, Philippians 2:6-11, John 1:14) NEXT STEPS· Give thanks.· Don’t lose heart -------------------------------------------2024 Theme: Abundant FaithA year of living wit...2023-12-3135 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Word Made Flesh: Growing up Jesus (8:30am Service) Word Made Flesh: Growing up JesusPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus grew in stature and wisdom and in favor with God and man. (Luke 2:52)TEXT - Luke 2:41-52 1. Do you focus more on the humanity or the divinity of Jesus?· Isaiah 9:6· Luke 2:41-42· Luke 2:49-50 2. Do you recognize what Jesus accomplished? · Luke 2:40,52· Luke 24:26-27· Luke 2:46-47 3. Do you know how much God loves you?· Isaiah 11:1-9· Isaiah 53:4-6· Isaiah 25:6...2023-12-2429 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Word Made Flesh: Water Into Wine Feasting (11:00am Service) Word Made Flesh: Water into WinePastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.TEXT - John 2:1-12OUTLINE1. We have no wine. * John 2:3 * Matthew 25:1 * Revelations 19:7 * Ephesians 5:25-262. Do whatever he says. * John 2:4-7 * Hebrews 9:22 * John 6:53-563. The best is yet to come. * John 2:8-10 * Isaiah 25:6...2023-12-1738 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Word Made Flesh: Resurrection and Return Word Made Flesh: Resurrection and ReturnPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus' flesh and blood resurrection and return give us hope.TEXT - John 1:1,14; Acts 1:3-11OUTLINE - How important is flesh and blood?1. Celebrate flesh and blood Jesus. John 1:1,14 Incarnation: the in-fleshing of Jesus.Hebrews 2:17; 4:152. Touch flesh and blood Jesus. - Luke 24:36-42 - John 20:24-29 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 2023-12-0331 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Out of Rhythm Life: Idolatry The Out of Rhythm Life: IdolatryPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Idols take us out of rhythm. The gospel keeps us in rhythmTEXT - Matthew 6:19-21OUTLINEA brief idolatry diagnostic:1. What do I worship? * Matthew 6:21 - "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." * What is an idol? It is anything more important to you than God, anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God, anything you se...2023-11-2629 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Out of Rhythm Life: Dechurching The Out of Rhythm Life: DechurchingPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Without the church, we cannot grow in our faith. TEXT - Acts 2:37-47OUTLINEWhat shall we do?1. Repent and turn to Jesus. * Acts 2:38 * Acts 2:22-24 * Acts 4:122. Embrace the community of Jesus. * Acts 2:41-47 * Hebrews 12:1-3 * Hebrews 10:253. Follow the Spirit’s leading. * Acts 2:1-13 * Acts...2023-11-1224 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRooted: Worship ROOTED: WorshipPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Life in Jesus is rooted in worship. TEXT - Psalm 100 and Job 1OUTLINE1. Find the rhythm of worship. - Psalm 100- Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:172. Keep the rhythm of worship.- Job 1- Naked I came from my mother’s wom...2023-10-2932 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRooted: Tell Your Story ROOTED: Telling Your StoryPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We have the best story to tell. TEXT - Psalm 107:1-9OUTLINE1. Classic Storytelling Structure * Beginning - life happens. * Middle - trouble/despair. * End - rescue.2. Classic Christian Storytelling Structure * Psalm 107 - Give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. * Ephesians 2 - “But God” Stories - - * Life with...2023-10-2238 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRooted: Sacrificial Generosity ROOTED: Sacrificial GenerosityPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We are blessed to be a blessing. TEXT - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7OUTLINE1. The Threat of Money.* 1 Timothy 6:10* Matthew 6:242. The Rhythms of Giving.* Giving germinates out of God’s Grace.* Giving sprouts as a Joyful Response. * Giving grows into Sacrificial Generosity.* Giving flourishes in Worshipful Delight.* Giving bears fruit by Holy Spirit Guidance.* G...2023-10-1531 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRooted: Serve Others ROOTED: Serve OthersPastor Kent Landhuis THEME - “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”~ John 15:12TEXT - Mark 10:35-45Whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. Mark 10:441. Servants surrender.Mark 10:43-45Romans 12:102. Servants embrace humility.Philippians 2:1-11Galatians 5:133. Servants show compassion.Mark 6:34Acts 2:44-454. Servants remain patient. 2...2023-10-0832 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRooted: Prayer ROOTED: PrayerPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Pray always and never give up!TEXT - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18OUTLINE - A vibrant prayer life is possible for you.1. Prayer begins with God.Hebrews 4:15-16Isaiah 62:6-7Jeremiah 33:32. Prayer is not detached from reality.Psalm 34:17Psalm 55:17Psalm 72:123. Prayer isn’t too complicated.James 4:81 Thessalonians 5:164. Pr...2023-09-2430 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRooted: Daily Devotions ROOTED: Daily DevotionsPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - A Daily Devotion is the spiritual practice of dwelling in the Word to connect with God.TEXT - Deuteronomy 6:1-12Throughout history - from generation to generation - right up to today people connect with God through the practice of daily devotions. This connection with God transforms us.1. Remember.* Deuteronomy 6:1-12.* Daily reminders help us remember that God is always with us.2023-09-1735 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchRooted: An Overview ROOTED: An OverviewPastor Kent Landhuis (and guest panel)THEME – Engaging the rhythms of rooted will connect you with God, the church, and your purpose.TEXT – Psalm 1, John 151. What helps you abide with God?I want to be like a tree… Psalm 1Abide in me… John 15Notes:2. What are the rhythms?Daily Devotion.Prayer.Repentance.Sacrificial Generosity.Serve the Community.Share...2023-09-1034 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchMeeting God: The Sensate Meeting God: The SensatePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME – The sensate meets God with their whole being.TEXT - Psalm 141; Mark 12:301. Hearing God.“Whoever has ears, let them hear.” ~Matthew 11:152. Seeing God.“The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.” ~ Matthew 6:223. Smelling God.“(Bring...2023-09-0340 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchMeeting God: The Activist Meeting God: The ActivistPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Activists meet God in their zeal for doing good.TEXT - Romans 12:9-21, John 2:13-17 OUTLINE1. Zealous for good.· Romans 12:9-13.· Hate evil.· Cling to good. 2. Zealous for people.· Romans 12:14-20.· Matthew 5:43-45.· Love people. 3. Zealous for God’s Glory.· Romans 12:21.· Romans 12:1-2.· Matthew 15:29-31· 1 Kings 18:19-39· Praise God. NEXT STEPS1. Intercede for people trapped by evi 2023-08-2733 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchMeeting God: The Contemplative Meeting God: The ContemplativePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Contemplatives meet God with ideas and images, connecting with God in their minds. TEXT - 2 Timothy 1:1-7 , 2 Timothy 3:10-17OUTLINE1. Contemplatives meet God through curiosity.* All truth is God’s truth.* Love God with all your mind.2. Contemplatives love words and images.* To know God is to love God.* Seek truth.3. Contemplatives can love ideas too much...2023-08-2035 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPray for Me: Summary PRAY FOR ME: SummaryPastor Kent Landhuis 2023-07-3029 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPray for Me: Conduct PRAY FOR ME: Pray for ConductPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Be good and do good.TEXT - Matthew 22:34-40OUTLINE1. Only God is good. * Luke 18:18-27. * Matthew 5:48.2. God makes us good in Jesus. * Mark 7:1-15. * Ephesians 2:8-9. * 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. * Micah 6:8. * Romans 12:17-18. * Colossians 3:17. * 1 Corinthians 10:31.3. What is the loving thing to do? * Matthew 23.2023-07-2334 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPray for Me: Purity PRAY FOR ME: PurityPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Pay attention to what our hearts are set on.TEXT - Luke 12:22-311. Set your heart on life.* Luke 12:22-31.* Jeremiah 17:9.* Colossians 3:1-8.* Matthew 6:19-21.2. Set your life on Christ.* Galatians 2:20* Ezekiel 36:25-27* 2 Corinthians 5:21* Hebrews 10:14* Proverbs 4:23NEXT STEPS1. Go live by faith in Christ.2. Pa...2023-07-0929 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPray for Me: Faith PRAY FOR ME: FaithPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Faith brings confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.TEXT - Hebrews 11:1-2, 12:1-3OUTLINE1. Faith does not lose hopeHebrews 11:1-2.Hebrews 11:8-12.2. Faith trusts in times of trouble.Hebrews 11:13.Hebrews 11:32-40.3. Faith keeps running.Hebrews 12:1-3Romans 8:28NEXT ST...2023-07-0232 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPray for Me: Love PRAY FOR ME: Pray for LovePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - God commits to loving us forever.TEXT - Psalm 103:1-8, Psalm 118:11. It’s a completely selfish world.Judges 17:6 - Everyone did what was right in their own eyes.Psalm 119:36 - Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.2. God’s loyal love is eternal and perfect.Psalm 118:1 - Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures foreve...2023-06-2531 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPray for Me: Wisdom PRAY FOR ME: Pray for WisdomPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Wisdom is one of the core four requests that bring flourishing.TEXT - Proverbs 3:5-81. Wisdom starts with the Fear of the Lord.· Proverbs 2:5· Proverbs 10:27· Proverbs 14:27· Proverbs 15:162. Wisdom gives life and flourishing.· Proverbs 1· Proverbs 6:15· Proverbs 10:21 3. Wisdom goads us toward Jesus.· Ecclesiastes 12:9-12· Luke 2:52· Ephesians 1:17· 1 Corinthians 1:18-31NEXT STEPS· Ask God to give you...2023-06-1838 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPray for Me: Favor PRAY FOR ME: FavorPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - We pray to grow in favor with God and others.TEXT - Ephesians 2:1-10OUTLINE1. You were dead. * Ephesians 2:1 * Romans 3:23 * Romans 6:232. But God. * Ephesians 2:4 * Romans 5:83. Saved you. * Ephesians 2:8-10 * Romans 8:31-39NEXT STEPS1. Grow in trust in God alone.2. Continue praying f...2023-06-1135 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPraying to Be Rooted in Love Praying to be Rooted in LovePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - These prayers pull us deeper into an experience of God’s love and grace.TEXT - Ephesians 3:16-21OUTLINE1. We pray to be strengthened. (Eph. 3:16)2. We pray to be rooted in love. (Eph. 3:17b-19)3. We pray to be emboldened. (Eph. 3:20-21)4. We pray to bless God and encourage each other. * Read the verses. * Listen to the Spirit. * Pray....2023-05-2826 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPraying to Know God's Word Praying to Know God's WordPastor Kent LandhuisWe will also be acknowledging our 2023 graduates in both services. TEXT – 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 1. Harmony in the Church brings glory to God.“Satan loves nothing more than robbing God of glory by dividing His Church.” 2. God is glorified in self-sacrificing for the sake of harmony“Our principle should be: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in everything, love.” 3. God is glorified in diversity – reconciliation.Revelation 9:9-10...2023-05-2125 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPraying to Know God's Will PRAYING TO KNOW GOD'S WILLThe Prayers of the ApostlesPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - We pray to be grounded in the knowledge of God.TEXT - Colossians 1:9-121. Lord Teach us to Pray a. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. b. Teach us to pray proactive prayers. i. Look to the future. ii. Trust in God’s promise.2. Teach us to pray to know God’s will.a. Fi...2023-05-0726 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPraying to Abound in Love Praying to Abound in LovePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - We pray to grow in love so that we can love God and each other more. TEXT - Philippians 1:9-11OUTLINE1. Lord Teach us to Pray a. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. i. Help. ii. Thanks. iii. Wow b. Teach us to pray proactive prayers. i. Look to the future. ii. Trust in God’s promise.2023-04-3026 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchPraying to Know Christ Praying to Know ChristPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The prayers of the Apostles teach us to pray proactive prayers.TEXT - Ephesians 1:15-18OUTLINE1. Review: Lord Teach us to Praya. 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 18:6b. Thanks. Psalm 118:1c. Wow. Psalm 83. Teach us to pra...2023-04-2330 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchBelieve the Impossible: Easter Believe the ImpossiblePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Easter invites us to believe impossible things.TEXT - 1 Corinthians 15Three 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 gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received...2023-04-0927 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchTrusting Prayers Thoughts and Prayers: Trusting PrayersPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Jesus demonstrates postures that lead to trusting God.TEXT - Luke 23:46REVIEW1. 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 ask any...2023-04-0224 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchForgiving Prayers Thoughts and Prayers: Forgiving PrayersPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Jesus came to provide forgiveness.TEXT - Luke 23:33-43REVIEW1. 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 anything because Jesus is our adv...2023-03-2636 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchGod-Centered Prayers Thoughts and Prayers: God-Centered PrayersPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - God-centered prayers change us.TEXT - John 12:20-36REVIEW1. 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 anything because Jesus is our advocate.2023-03-1234 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchBig Prayers Thoughts and Prayers: Big PrayersPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - We pray big, bold prayers because we have an advocate.TEXT - John 17:1-26OUTLINEReview - 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. Jesus pra...2023-03-0528 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSimple Prayer Thoughts and Prayers: Simple PrayerPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - As children of God we pray simple, childlike prayers.TEXT - Matthew 19:13-16, Matthew 18:1-3OUTLINEOur thoughts and prayers makes a difference.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 his hands on them and blessed them.E - Expect the Best....2023-02-2634 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchForgive Us The Lord’s Prayer: Forgive UsPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The more I know how much I’ve been forgiven, the more forgiving I become. TEXT - Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 18:21-35OUTLINEFour Truths about Forgiveness.1. Forgiveness is simple. * Sin needs to be forgiven. * God forgives our sin. * We forgive others. * We believe in forgiveness. * Matthew 6:122. Forgiveness is complicated. * True or False? ...2023-02-1238 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchYour Will Be Done The Lord’s Prayer: Your Will Be DonePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - 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 7:1-10OUTLINE - 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’s inerrancy. * Providential circumstances. * Conviction based on reason...2023-01-2932 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchYour Kingdom Come The Lord’s Prayer: Your Kingdom ComePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Teach us to pray for more of God’s Kingdom to come - right now!TEXT - Luke 11:1-2, Luke 14:16-23OUTLINE1. Pray for God’s Kingdom to come.* Luke 11:2* Psalm 47:8* Psalm 103:19* Isaiah 52:7* Revelation 19:62. Surrender to God’s reign.* Kingdoms have a king. The king is the ruler. We are not the king.* Luke...2023-01-2231 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchGlory to God in the Highest A special Christmas Eve service. To all of our regular listeners, Merry Christmas!Enjoy this special "Glory" song our worship leader wrote from Christmas Eve: "Glory (the Angels' Song)"A Weary World Rejoices: GloryPastor Kent Landhuis 2022-12-2428 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchA Sound of Angel Voices A Weary World Rejoices: A Sound of Angel Voices.Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - 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 loveJohn 3:16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.Romans 5:8.God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us...2022-12-1128 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Thrill of Hope A Weary World Rejoices: The Thrill of HopePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The thrill of hope about the peace God promises brings joy. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10“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 his favor rests. Luke 2:14A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branc...2022-12-0426 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchA World Pining A Weary World Rejoices: A World PiningPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - We have an irresistible yearning for the world to be better.TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10“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 35:1Pining is an irresistible yearning or ache. How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? ~ Psalm 31...2022-11-2733 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWalking With Jesus: Leading into the Future WALKING WITH JESUS: Leading Into the FuturePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - It’s a great day to follow Jesus.TEXT - Matthew 9:35-38REVIEWHS… 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 towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing...2022-11-0625 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWalking With Jesus: Jesus and the Father WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the FatherPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Whatever good we do is the work of God through us.. TEXT - John 17:1-11Focus verse: "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." ~ John 17:11bOUTLINEReviewHS… Holy Spirit dependence.P… Prayerful guidance.O… Obedient living.W… Word-centered hearts. E… Exalting the Father in everything.R… Relational intentionality.1. The Father Sustains All...2022-10-2338 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWalking With Jesus: Jesus and Obedience WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and ObediencePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Disciples who walk with Jesus hear and do. TEXT - Matthew 7:13-29OUTLINE1. Disciples live like Jesus. 1 John 2:3-6 (vs 6 - Whoever claims to live in Jesus must live as Jesus did.)Matthew 28:16-20 (vs 20a - …teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.)Matthew 5:48 - Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.2. Jesus obeyed. John 5:30 - By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my ju...2022-10-0932 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWalking With Jesus: Jesus and Prayer WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and PrayerPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Praying like Jesus moves us into radical discipleship.TEXT - Luke 22:39-45OUTLINE1. 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 with someone who hears us when we speak.” ~ Anne Lammot 2. Why pray radical prayers? * We pray because we can’t help it. Three essentials: Help, Thanks...2022-10-0231 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWalking With Jesus: The Son of Man WALKING LIKE JESUS: The Son of ManPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - How Human is Jesus?TEXT - Hebrews 2:10-13, 14-18OUTLINEFor this reason, he had to be made like them, fully human in every way. Hebrews 2:17a1. 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 Son perfectly mirrors God, and is stamped with God’s nature. He holds everything together by his powerful words! Hebrews 1:3 2. Em...2022-09-1830 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWalking With Jesus: The Heart of Jesus WALKING WITH JESUS: The Heart of Jesus.Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Grow a Heart Like JesusTEXT - John 13:1-17OUTLINE - Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1bGrow 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 that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35Grow a confident heart. * Jesus knew th...2022-09-1133 min

Cedar Hills Community Church4 Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth 4-Chair Discipleship: Abiding GrowthPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - All living things grow.TEXT - John 15:1-10OUTLINEI 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 15:51. Cultivate Patience. * Growth is hard. * Growth takes a long time. 2. Cultivate Focus. * Growth requires a relationship with Jesus. * Growth requires a relationship with one another. 3. Cultivate Steadfastness. * Growth has no finish line. * Growth...2022-09-0427 min

Cedar Hills Community Church4 Chair Discipleship: Walls to Growth FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Walls to GrowthPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Disciples face barriers to growth. We are called to break down these walls.TEXT - Matthew 19:16-22 OUTLINEJesus 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 heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:21-22THREE WALLS TO GROWTH1. Sin. * If we claim to be withou...2022-08-2126 min

Cedar Hills Community Church4 Chair Discipleship: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Chair 3 and 4 DisciplesPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - 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 things." Luke 24:47–48 1. Proclaim Jesus. * “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and...2022-08-1433 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchMeeting Jesus: The Testimony of the Demoniac MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of the Demoniac - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Jesus has authority over darkness.TEXT - Mark 5:1-20OUTLINEA. Before Jesus: Total Ruin. Mark 5:1-51. Battle forces of darkness. Ephesians 6:122. Battle hopelessness. B. Meeting Jesus: What do you want from me? Mark 5:6-171. Meet Jesus the disrupter - he has power and authority.2. Meet Jesus the liberator - he has mercy and compassion.C. After Jesus: Surrender. Mark 5:18-201. Go home to your own people. 2. Tell them...2022-07-1025 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchMeeting Jesus: The Testimony of John the Baptist MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of John the Baptist - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Jesus is the one who delivers us in our weakness!TEXT - John 1:14-33, Mark 1:1-11, Matthew 11:1-19OUTLINEA. Before Jesus: Strength and goodness.1. The voice of one calling in the wilderness. Mark 1:1-82. The prophet of repentance. John 1:14-26B. Meeting Jesus: Awe and Wonder. 1. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John 1:27-532. In humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:33. A lamb led...2022-07-0328 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchFuture Forward: Walk in Submission FUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Submission - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - When the way forward becomes complicated, we need submission, surrender, and trust. TEXT - Ephesians 5:21OUTLINEA. Walk into the future. 1. Walk in love. Ephesians 5:1-52. Walk in light. Ephesians 5:6-143. Walk in wisdom. Ephesians 5:7-20B. Walk toward complexity. 1. Complexity requires submission. Ephesians 5:21.2. Submission requires surrender. Matthew 16:243. Surrender requires trust. Matthew 7:7C. Walk with confidence.1. We love people and denounce hatred.2. We pursue justice for all and deplore prejudice.3...2022-06-1936 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchFuture Forward: Walk in Wisdom FUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Wisdom - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The way forward requires love, light, and wisdom.TEXT - Ephesians 5:15-21OUTLINEA. Walk into the Future. 1. Walk as imitators of God who love. Ephesians 5:1-72. Walk as light shining in the darkness. Ephesians 5:6-14B. Avoid Foolishness.1. How long will you, who are simple, love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? Proverbs 1:222. Beware of simpletons, scoffers, and rebels. Ephesians 5:153. Matthew 7:24-27....2022-06-1227 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchFuture Forward: Imitate God Future Forward: Imitate God - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure.TEXT - Ephesians 5:1-7OUTLINEA. Imitators of God forgive. 1. We are forgiven. Ephesians 1&22. We forgive others. Ephesians 4:31-32B. Imitators of God love.1. Love sacrifices. Romans 5:6-8, I John 42. Love Protects. Ephesians 5:1-23. Love corrects. Ephesians 4:25-30, Ephesians 5:3-7C. Imitators of God obey.1. Put off the old. Ephesians 4:21-23, 2. Put on the new. 2 Corinthians 5:17...2022-05-2938 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Fear of the Lord (Jonah 4) THE FEAR OF THE LORD BRINGS EXTRAVAGANT GRACEPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The fear of the LORD runs toward God.TEXT - Jonah 4A. The fear of the LORD yields ridiculous transformation. • Jonah 1-3• Psalm 51B. Our ridiculous reluctance won’t deter God.• Jonah 3-4.• But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. Jonah 4:1C. God’s ridiculous extravagance keeps coming.• Luke 15• “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him...2022-05-2225 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Fear of the Lord (Jonah 1) THE FEAR OF THE LORD REORDERS LIFE - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The Fear of the Lord drives out all other fears.TEXT - Jonah 1OUTLINEHow does the Fear of the LORD drive out other fears?1. Without the Fear of the LORD, we go down.a. Jonah 1:1-3b. Psalm 139c. Without Fear of the LORD, we flee God’s presence.2. With the Fear of the LORD, we see truth.a. Jonah 1:4-10.b. Isaiah 44:6-8c. With the Fear of th...2022-05-0131 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Laws of Hope Glittering Vices: The Laws of Hope - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - Because the world is broken - we need hope. And we have it in Jesus!!TEXT - Romans 8:22-25OUTLINEMurphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will. 1. The Law of Universal Hope: Hope springs eternal.a. Romans 8:25b. Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. Martin Luther2. The Law of Dissonance: Hope grows in the dark.a. Romans 8:22.b. "Hope is being able to see that th...2022-04-2425 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchVainglory EASTER 2022: Resurrection Glory - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - We find our true glory in Jesus. (Not in our vainglorious, prideful pursuits) - TEXT - Philippians 2:5-11OUTLINEPeople are made to seek glory - seek it in the right place. A. Who is glory-worthy?1. Jesus is supremely glory-worthy.2. Worship ascribes worth to Jesus.3. Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:3B. Why are we so glory-needy?1. Vainglory is the excessive and disordered desire for recognition and approval of others.2. Vainglory attempts to grab worth from God...2022-04-1731 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchWrath LENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Wrath - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - James 1:19-22 OUTLINEAnger registers a wrong and responds with a desire to set it right. A. Ground rules - James 1:12-15. 1. Own your own sin. 2. No secret sin. 3. Confession brings hope.B. Righteous Indignation. Mark 3:1-6 1. Righteous indignation aims at the correct target. 2. Righteous indignation hits the target with the proper force. C. Deadly Wrath...2022-04-0330 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSloth LENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Sloth - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - Matthew 25:14-27, James 1:12-15 OUTLINESlothfulness is short-sighted self-protection. Proverbs 6:6-11A. Ground rules - James 1:12-15.1. Own your own sin.2. No secret sin.3. Confession brings hope.B. Two paths lead to slothfulness. Matthew 25:14-27. 1. Couch Potato Sloth. The plight of the lazy.2. Workaholic Sloth. The plight of the busy.C. Jesus sets us free. Luke 15.1. The couch potato...2022-03-2731 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchGreed LENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Greed - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross.TEXTS - Matthew 10:17-26 James 1:12-15OUTLINETo what is your soul most attached?A. What ground rules guide us? James 1:12-15.1. Own your own sin.2. No secret sin.3. Confession brings hope.B. What keeps us from Jesus? Matthew 10:16-22. 1. Greed: Inner attachment to wealth and possessions.2. Now I had discovered the great pearl. To buy it, I had to sell everything...2022-03-2035 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchGluttony LENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Gluttony - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross.TEXTS - James 1:12-15, Matthew 4:1-4, Psalm 36:1-10OUTLINEAre you seeking the real thing or settling for a cheap substitute?A. Sin: Not the way it’s supposed to be.1. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth - and it was good. (Genesis 1)2. Cursed is the ground because of you. (Genesis 3:17a)B. Ground Rules: James 1:12-151. Own your own lust.2022-03-1338 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchLust LENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Lust - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross.TEXTS - Galatians 5:19-25, James 1:12-15, Matthew 5:27-30OUTLINEWhat is the state of your soul?A. Ground Rules: James 1:12-151. Own your own sin.2. No secret sin.3. Confession brings hope.B. Ground Rules: Matthew 5:27-301. Own your own lust.2. Your lust is not a secret.3. Confessing lust brings hope.C. Next Steps 1. Look at your own soul.2. Confess...2022-03-0627 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchEpistles: Letters About Jesus Epistles: Letters about Jesus – Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The churches received love letters to help them grow as followers of Jesus. TEXT - Romans 15:1-7OUTLINERecap: The Bible tells one story through five key literary types. 1. Narrative - History.2. Poetry - Passion.3. Prophecy - Warning and Encouragement.4. Gospel - Jesus.5. Epistles - Letters.1. Who received letters? The people we love.2. Why write letters? To show our love.3. What difference can a letter make?Living in love tr...2021-11-2128 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchGospel: The Jesus Story Bible Recap: Gospel - the Jesus Story. – Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The Gospels announce the good news that Jesus is the Savior. TEXT - Mark 1:1-11OUTLINE * Recap: The Bible tells one story through five key literary types. * Narrative - History. * Poetry - Passion. * Prophecy - Warning and Encouragement. * Gospel - Jesus.Epistles - ?1. Eyewitness testimony about the one. * Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - John 1 & Luke 4. * John the Baptist - John 1:29-30. * Peter - Matthew 16:13-17 * The Centurion - Matthew 27:50-54 2021-11-1429 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchHistory: God's Special People Jesus on Every PageHistory - God’s Special People – Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Biblical narrative is history. The narrative tells us about God’s character and God’s plan for us. TEXT - Joshua 1:1-9OUTLINE1. The Bible uses hundreds of stories to tell one story. * Narrative * Poetry * Prophecy * Gospel * Epistles2. The narrative portions of the Bible are history. * God is the hero of the story. * These stories are true. * Stories tell what happened. * Stories are incomplete. * Stories are desc...2021-10-2429 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Praise SONGS OF PRAISE - Psalm 134 – Pastor Kent Landhuis; THEME - Pilgrims overcome roadblocks to worship.OUTLINEWe face three roadblocks to worship:1. I am not good enough. * Trouble and restlessness send us out to find peace. (Shalom) * Everyone needs a blessing. * God blesses us! * Psalm 120.2. I still have too far to go. * The journey is long. * Everyone is on the road. * God blesses us on the road! * Psalm 122-133.3. I don’t feel it. * Feelings don’t run the show.2021-08-0131 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Trust SONGS OF TRUST - Psalm 132 – Pastor Kent Landhuis; THEME - Love grows strength and trust.OUTLINE1. Love grows the strength to stand. * David swore an oath to the Lord. (vs. 2). * Strength to commit. (Psalm 132:1-5) * Strength to dance. (2 Samuel 6:13-15) * Strength to stand in faith. 2. Love grows the courage to leap. * The Lord swore an oath to David. (vs. 11) * Courage to trust. (Psalm 132:11-16) * Courage to follow Jesus. (Luke 1:32, 2:11) * Courage to take a leap of faith. (Romans 5:8)NEXT STEPS1. Read Psalm 132 ev...2021-07-1830 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Blessing SONGS OF BLESSING - Psalm 128 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME: God blesses his children.OUTLINE1. What blessings can we expect?-Genesis 1:28, 12:2-3-Deuteronomy 28-Ephsians 1:3-5-God blesses all of life.2. Why expect a blessing?-Deuteronomy 28:1-6-Exodus 34:5-7-Psalm 103-God's steadfast love drives God’s blessing.3. When will blessings come? -Psalm 128:1-3-Philippians 4:4-13-God chooses when to bless us.4. Who gets a blessing?-Psalm 128:4-6-Revelation 21-God blesses God’s children.NEXT...2021-06-2038 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Success SONGS OF SUCCESS - Psalm 127 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME: God is in control and we are blessed.OUTLINE1. Winning at Work.*Psalm 127:1-2*Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 2:17-26*Anxious toil is meaningless. God’s work is vital. 2. Winning at Rest.*Psalm 127:2-5*Proverbs 6:6, 6:13, 19:14, 20:4, 21:25*Deuteronomy 5:12-15*Laziness is bad. Rest is good.3. Winning at Life. *Ecclesiastes 12:13-14*1 Kings 1:15-21, 3:1-3, 11:14-20*Fear God and keep God’s commandments.NEXT STEPS:Read Psalm 127 every day this week with some fellow pilg...2021-06-1337 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Joy SONGS OF JOY - Psalm 126 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME: What makes Christians joyful?OUTLINE1. Look Back and Remember.• Egypt - Exodus 15• King David - 2 Samuel 22• Exile - Nehemiah 8 2. Look Forward and Anticipate.• Joy when it rains after a drought. Isaiah 55• Joy from the harvest at the end of the season. Matthew 13• Joy when the bridegroom comes for the bride. Revelation 19.3. Be glad. • We are Glad. Psalm 126:3• Why are you so joyful?NEXT STEPS• Read Psalm 126 every day this week with some fel...2021-06-0624 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Rescue SONGS OF RESCUE - Psalm 124 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Danger lurks all around us. Without God, we would be destroyed.OUTLINE1. God chooses us. * Deuteronomy 7:7-9 * Isaiah 8:9-10 * God promises to be faithful to us in every circumstance. 2. Danger stalks us. * Isaiah 43:1-3 * John 16:31-33 * Danger threatens to overwhelm us.3. God frees us. * Hebrews 11:32-40 * Galatians 2:20, 5:1 * We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken,and we have escaped.2021-05-2332 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Mercy SONGS OF MERCY - Psalm 123 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Contempt calls for Mercy.OUTLINE1. Look up, not down. * Nehemiah 4:1-4 * Hebrews 12:1-3 * When we face contempt, we keep our eyes on the prize.2. Seek mercy, not satisfaction. * Jeremiah 18:1-5 * 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 * When we face contempt, we ask for grace not to strike back. 3. Give compassion, not revenge. * Matthew 5:38-48 * John 13:12-17 * When we face contempt, we show mercy.NEXT STEPS1. Commit to taking the “Songs of As...2021-05-1628 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Rejoicing SONGS OF REJOICING - Psalm 122 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Share the joy!OUTLINE1. Leap for Joy When You Arrive. * Psalm 63:1-5 * Psalm 105:1-6 * Share the joy of worship.2. Leap for Joy When We Arrive. * Psalm 149:1-5 * Zephaniah 3:14-17 * Share the joy of belonging. 3. Leap for Joy When Everyone Arrives. * Isaiah 2:1-5 * Jeremiah 29:4-9 * Share the joy of peace..NEXT STEPS1. Commit to taking the “Songs of Ascent” journey.2. Read Psalm 122 every day this week with some...2021-05-0929 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Deliverence SONGS OF DEPENDENCE - Psalm 121 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Who will help us? Our help comes from the Lord.OUTLINE1. Can we depend on ourselves? * Luke 18:9-14 * All who are sick need a doctor.2. Can we depend on our idols? * Isaiah 44:9-20 * All who trust in idols will be disappointed. 3. Can we depend on our God?. * Job 28:24 * Psalm 18:1-3. * Isaiah 41:10 * All who depend on God will find help.NEXT STEPS1. Commit to taking the “Songs of Ascent” jour...2021-05-0224 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchSongs of Truth SONGS OF TRUTHPsalm 120Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEMEWe travel the pilgrim’s journey by placing one foot in front of the other until we discover truth.OUTLINE1. Life includes suffering• Psalm 120:1-2• Tough times are inevitable on the journey.• Psalm 102. We want more.• Psalm 120:3-5• The journey is both fleeing from distress and ascending toward goodness.• Psalm 863. God offers peace.• Psalm 120:6-7• God calls us to find total well-being (Shalom) on the journey.• Psalm 23NEXT STEPS• C...2021-04-2527 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchThe Book of Life THE BOOK OF LIFE, Revelation 3:1-6, Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Your name is precious to God.OUTLINE1. God writes our names in his book. • Psalm 139:16• Revelation 20:122. God calls us by name.• Luke 10:17-20• Revelation 2:17• Philippians 4:2-3• Isaiah 43:1-33. God watches over us now and forever. • Hebrews 9:27-28• Revelation 20:17NEXT STEPS• Celebrate your name in the book of life.• Celebrate your new name. • Celebrate eternity.SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF CEDAR HILLShttp://www.cedarhillsc 2021-04-1829 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchHeaven is a Wonderful Place HEAVEN IS A WONDERFUL PLACE1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME6 myths and 6 truths about heaven.OUTLINEMyth 1. We can be too fixated on heaven. Truth: Being heavenly-minded helps us do earthly good.1 Thessalonians 4:13Myth 2. Heaven is all about the future.Truth: Heaven collides with earth.Matthew 13:44-48Myth 3. We will spend eternity in the clouds.Truth: We will spend eternity on earth.Revelation 21:1-4Myth 4. We will live forever without a body.Truth: We have bodies in...2021-04-1127 min

Cedar Hills Community ChurchResurrection and Life RESURRECTION AND LIFE 1 Corinthians 15 Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME The resurrection of Jesus gives victory over sin and death.OUTLINE1. In Adam, all Die (1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 5:12)Without the resurrection... * Our faith is futile. * We are still in our sins. * Death is the final enemy. * Life is bleak and hopeless. 2. In Jesus, all will be made alive. (1 Corinthians 15:12-19, John 11:25-26)Jesus is risen! This means... * Our faith matters. * We are forgiven. * We live, even though we die. * We...2021-04-0429 min