Cedar Hills Community Church
532 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWorship and events at Cedar Hills Community Church. We are live online Sundays at 8:30am and 11am. Local to Cedar Rapids, Iowa? Join us in person and experience forgiveness, authenticity, hospitality and restoration among a community of others who seek to love, belong and serve Jesus.
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Restore Truth
January 24, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBRESTORE TRUTH EZRA 7:10 Pastor Kent Landhuis Deception leads to compromise. 1. Rebuild foundations. - Ezra 7:1-10. - Study, apply, and teach the truth. 2. Restore integrity. - Ezra 7-8. - Compromise starts small. - Holiness requires zero tolerance of evil. 3. Replace bad habits. - Ezra 9-10. - Compromise manifests in bad habits. - We demonstrate holiness in everyday actions. Joshua 24:14-15 “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the g...
Renewed Grace
January 17, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBRENEWED GRACE Pastor Kent Landhuis Scripture reading: Ezra 6:15-22 1. Don’t let disruptions push God out. - Every life has disruption. - Return, renew, rebuild, revive. 2. Let worship bring order to all of life. - God chooses to reveal himself. - God’s character defines our worship. - God-centered worship orders life. 3. Rediscover worship as essential. - Rediscover God at the center of all things. - Rediscover mercy - we don’t get what we deserve. - Rediscover grace - we get wh...
Renewed Worship
January 10, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBRENEWED WORSHIP Ezra 3 Steve Poole OUTLINE 1. ReNEWed sacrifice - Ezra 3:2-6 The first thing Jeshua and Zerubbabel did is build an altar to the LORD and make burnt offerings. They made daily burnt offerings, morning and evening, they celebrated the festival of Booths and they freewill offering in worship of God. These offerings were not lasting, temporary, so they were repeated regularly. What does this mean for us today? Isaiah 53; Romans 3:23-25; 1 John 2:2 ReNEWed worship is sacri...
Renewed Vitality
January 03, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBRENEWED VITALITY January 3, 2021 Pastor Kent Landhuis SCRIPTURE READING Ezra 1:1-4 There was good reason in Old Testament times for God to call his people to renew their devotion to God. God’s people frequently forgot God and drifted in their devotion to him. This forgetfulness and drift has happened to every generation of believers and still happens today! We fail to appreciate God’s goodness, the depth of our spiritual laziness, and our indifference to the things that matter most. Begin ...
Reimagined Future
December 27, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBREIMAGINED FUTURE Pastor Kent Landhuis Isaiah 2:1-5 KEY VERSE Isaiah 2:2 - "In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. OUTLINE What are we hoping for? The best is yet to come! 1. The End is near. Isaiah 2:2 Matthew 25:1-13 2. The End pulls us forward. Isaiah 2:3 Mathew 25:14-30 3. The End completes everything. Isaiah 2:4 Matthew 25:31-46 ADDITIONAL PASSAGES...
Reimagine Jesus
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBREIMAGINE JESUS Pastor Kent Landhuis Christmas Eve service at Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Support the ministry of Cedar Hills: https://cedarhillscr.org/give/ WATCH LIVE Sundays 8:30am and 11am Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)
Reimagine Love
December 20, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBREIMAGINE LOVE Pastor Kent Landhuis Scripture reading: Isaiah 9:2-7 KEY VERSES Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness fro...
Reimagine Joy
December 13, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBREIMAGINE JOY Steve Poole 1. Jesus is here to comfort ALL who mourn! 2. Jesus is here to bring good news to the poor 3. Jesus is here to heal the broken hearted! 4. Jesus is here to free the oppressed! APPLICATION 1. Want more joy? Meditate on Isaiah 61 this week Pray that God will use His words to grow more joy in your life. Invite God’s Spirit to increase your joy through encountering Him in His creation Let God use others to bring His joy in your life. Discover increased joy through in...
Reimagine Peace
December 06, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBREIMAGINE PEACE Isaiah 40:1-11 KEY VERSE Isaiah 40:1 Comfort yes, comfort my people, says the Lord. OUTLINE Identify the enemy. (Isaiah 40:1-11) Surrender and trust. (Isaiah 40:12-27) Live in Peace. (Isaiah 40:28-31) Additional passages: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace. Luke 2 ...
Reimagine Hope
November 29, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBREIMAGINE HOPE Isaiah 64:1-9 Reimagine hope by recognizing the brightest light of Christmas. We need this light to shine through the darkness. KEY VERSE Psalm 80:3 - Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us,that we may be saved. OUTLINE The brightest light shines down from heaven. (Isaiah 64:1-2, Psalm 4:6) The brightest light shines God’s glory. (Isaiah 64:3-7, 2 Corinthians 4:6) The brightest light shines for all people. (Isaiah 64:8-9, Isaiah 42:6, Psalm 67:1, Psalm 80:3) ADDITIO...
Discover Your Hope (We Need Hope)
November 22, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBDISCOVER YOUR HOPE 2 Peter 3:1-18 Pastor Kent Landhuis Cedar Hills Community Church November 22, 2020 SUPPORT CEDAR HILLS www.cedarhillscr.org/give Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Discover Your Adversary (We Need Hope)
November 15, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBDISCOVERY YOUR ADVERSARY Pastor Kent Landuis How to recognize your adversary: 1. Be alert. 2. Be wary and warned. 3. Be bold. Combat falsehood with Truth. TRUTH WINS! SUPPORT the MINISTRY of CEDAR HILLS http://www.cedarhillscr.org/give Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Discover Our Salvation (We Need Hope)
November 08, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBDISCOVER OUR SALVATION BY PASTOR KENT LANDHUIS KEY VERSE 2 Peter 1:10-11 - Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. THREE GIFTS OF SALVATION 1. Salvation regenerates us. (Made new - I was saved.) 2. Salvation grows obedience. (Reshaped - I am being saved.) 3. Salvation keeps us safe. (Perfect...
Discover the Power of Victorious Hope (We Need Hope)
November 01, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBDISCOVER THE POWER OF VICTORIOUS HOPE 1 Peter 5:6-11 The 'why' behind Peter’s/God’s call for us to ‘have joy in suffering’. Having the proper “why” can make all the difference. FOUR WORDS DESCRIBE WHAT GOD DOES IN US 1. Restore - in Greek - katartizó - καταρτίζω Definition = to complete, prepare Translations = “mending” the nets in the gospels, “equipped”, “restored”, “made complete” 2. Confirm - stérizó - στηρίζω a. to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix: b. to strengthen, make fi...
Discover Your Joy in Suffering - pt. 2 (We Need Hope)
October 25, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDISCOVER YOUR JOY IN SUFFERING KEY THOUGHT: “Suffering is at the very heart of the Christian faith. It is not only the way Christ became like and redeemed us, but it is one of the main ways we become like him and experience his redemption.” Tim Keller KEY VERSE 1 Peter 4:19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. ADDITIONAL PASSAGES Hebrews 12:7-11 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as ...
Discover Your Joy in Suffering (We Need Hope)
October 18, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDISCOVER YOUR JOY IN SUFFERING KEY THOUGHT: Suffering is good for us. Suffering leads to hope and joy! KEY VERSE 1 Peter 4:12-13 "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed." ADDITIONAL PASSAGES Romans 5:3-5 - We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produce...
Discover Your Joy in Suffering - pt. 1 (We Need Hope)
October 18, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDISCOVER YOUR JOY IN SUFFERING KEY THOUGHT: Suffering is good for us. Suffering leads to hope and joy! KEY VERSE 1 Peter 4:12-13 "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed." ADDITIONAL PASSAGES Romans 5:3-5 - We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produce...
Discover the Power of Godly Relationships (We Need Hope)
October 11, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBDISCOVER THE POWER OF GODLY RELATIONSHIPS 1 Peter 3:1-22 Sermon by Steve Poole Director of Youth & Young Adults Cedar Hills Community Church. NEXT STEPS 1. Ask some trusted friends/family: Do you see evidence of God in my life? Also, reflect on this personally. 2. Memorize 1 Peter 3:8-9 chose one characteristic to grow in this week through prayer & intentionality. 3. If applicable: sit down with your spouse and discuss how you are doing with humbly loving and serving each other 4. If you...
Discover the Power of Godly Relationships
October 11, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBDISCOVER THE POWER OF GODLY RELATIONSHIPS 1 Peter 3:1-22 Sermon by Steve Poole Director of Youth & Young Adults Cedar Hills Community Church. NEXT STEPS 1. Ask some trusted friends/family: Do you see evidence of God in my life? Also, reflect on this personally. 2. Memorize 1 Peter 3:8-9 chose one characteristic to grow in this week through prayer & intentionality. 3. If applicable: sit down with your spouse and discuss how you are doing with humbly loving and serving each other 4. If your ...
Discover Your Serve (We Need Hope)
October 04, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBWATCH ONLINE HERE DISCOVER YOUR SERVE 1 Peter 2:11- 25 We reach a hostile world by living such good lives in our everyday, ordinary activities that people want to know about God. We serve others because Jesus served us with the hope that, even when we suffer in serving, others will come to faith. Additional passages: Isaiah 53 and Matthew 5:38-42 OUTLINE 1. We do good together. 2. We do good every day. 3. We do good to grow love. 4. We do good to glorify God. CEDAR HILLS COMMUNITY CHUR...
Discover Your Serve
October 04, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDISCOVER YOUR SERVE 1 Peter 2:11- 25 We reach a hostile world by living such good lives in our everyday, ordinary activities that people want to know about God. We serve others because Jesus served us with the hope that, even when we suffer in serving, others will come to faith. Additional passages: Isaiah 53 and Matthew 5:38-42 OUTLINE 1. We do good together. 2. We do good every day. 3. We do good to grow love. 4. We do good to glorify God. CEDAR HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH www.cedarhillscr....
Discover Your Eternal Perspective (We Need Hope)
September 27, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDISCOVER YOUR ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE Scripture reading: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Peter invites us to find the hope we need. "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." (1 Peter 2:9) 1. Get your story straight. (1 Peter 2:1-3) Fat paycheck Comfy couch Giant thrill ride Resident alien 2. Get your address right. (1 Peter 2:4-8) Isaiah 28:16-17 Luke 2...
Discover Your Eternal Perspective
September 27, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDISCOVER YOUR ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE Scripture reading: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Peter invites us to find the hope we need. "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." (1 Peter 2:9) 1. Get your story straight. (1 Peter 2:1-3) Fat paycheck Comfy couch Giant thrill ride Resident alien 2. Get your address right. (1 Peter 2:4-8) Isaiah 28:16-17 Luke 2...
Discover Your Life in Christ (We Need Hope)
September 20, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDISCOVERING YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST 1 Peter 1:13-25 1. God does not cheapen His grace by making it conditional on our actions. 2. God does not cheapen His grace by compromising His standards. JUSTIFICATION “Justification refers to God’s declaration that someone is determined to be righteous in His sight. This justification is a one-time act whereby God declares a sinner like you and me to be not only not guilty but perfectly righteous before His high bar of justice.” Erik Raymond (The Gospel C...
Discover Your Life in Christ
September 20, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDISCOVERING YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST 1 Peter 1:13-25 1. God does not cheapen His grace by making it conditional on our actions. 2. God does not cheapen His grace by compromising His standards. JUSTIFICATION “Justification refers to God’s declaration that someone is determined to be righteous in His sight. This justification is a one-time act whereby God declares a sinner like you and me to be not only not guilty but perfectly righteous before His high bar of justice.” Erik Raymond (The Gospel C...
Discover Your Inheritance (We Need Hope)
September 13, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBCEDAR HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH Discover Your Inheritance. Scripture reading: 1 Peter 1:1-12 Theme: Peter invites us to find the hope we need. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth 1. Join the treasure hunt. Matthew 13:44 1 Peter 1:10-12 2. Quit obsessing about trouble. Matthew 6:19-20 1 Peter 1:6 1 Peter 2:19 3. Embrace your inheritance. 1 Peter 1:3-9 Ephesians 1:13-18 NEXT STEPS 1. Trust in Jesus to receive your ...
Discover Your Inheritance
September 13, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDiscover Your Inheritance. Scripture reading: 1 Peter 1:1-12 Theme: Peter invites us to find the hope we need. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth 1. Join the treasure hunt. Matthew 13:44 1 Peter 1:10-12 2. Quit obsessing about trouble. Matthew 6:19-20 1 Peter 1:6 1 Peter 2:19 3. Embrace your inheritance. 1 Peter 1:3-9 Ephesians 1:13-18 NEXT STEPS 1. Trust in Jesus to receive your inheritance. 2. Give thanks for your ...
Wired for Good (Right time, right place)
September 06, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWIRED FOR GOOD (RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE) Scripture reading: Esther 4:1-3, 11-14 1. Who knows but that you were called for such a time as this. (Esther 4:14) 2. If I perish, I perish. (Esther 4:16) 3. Experience light and gladness, joy, and honor. (Esther 9:16) NEXT STEPS 1. I'd like to address this problem/need: 2. I'm passionate about: 3. I've seen fruit/success when I: 4. I'm energized when I am with: Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychu...
Wired for Good (Sweet Spot)
August 30, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWIRED FOR GOOD (SWEET SPOT) Acts 16:6-40 1. Get your call. 2. Follow your passion. 3. Use your gift. 4. Find your sweet spot. NEXT STEPS 1. I'd like to address this problem/need:. 2. I'm passionate about: 3. I've seen fruit/success when I 4. I'm energized when I am with 5. I want to find my sweet spot. Contact me. ABOUT US Cedar Hills Community Church www.cedarhillscr.org Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TW...
Wired for Good Together
August 25, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWired for Good Together Ecclesiastes 4:9 ~ "Two are better than one." 1. Together is normal. (Acts 16:1-5) 2. Together is complicated. (Acts 15:36-41) Gifts Passions Personalities 3. Together is better. Love one another. Romans 13:8 Serve one another. Galatians 5:13 Be kind, tender-hearted, and forgiving to one another. Ephesians 4:32 Encourage and build-up one another. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Next Steps: 1. With whom are you serving? 2. Give thanks for your partners, mentors, and com...
Wired for Good (Post-Derecho)
August 16, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBOur city was hit by a devastating derecho storm August 10, 2020. We were happy to have electricity at the church the following Sunday enough to meet, reflect and share how we experienced God's faithfulness in the last week. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Wired for Good
August 02, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWired for Good "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" ~ 1 Samuel 16:7 1. God calls us. (Ephesians 2:8-10) 2. God shapes us. (1 Samuel 16-17) Gifts Passions Personalities 3. God sends us. Take up your cross and follow ~ Luke 9:23 Reflect and restore God's image ~ Genesis 1 Our particular place—ri...
Wired With Passion
August 02, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWired with Passion "Passionate Peter" Luke 5—Peter followed Matthew 14—Peter walked on water John 13—Peter didn't want to be washed. Matthew 26—Peter denied Jesus. John 21—Peter is recommissioned. Acts 4—Peter is empowered. Application: 1. Know your passion A. What kind of legacy do I want to leave? B. What makes me lose track of time? C. What problems bother you the most? (Your passion lies in addressing those.) D. What do those close to you say you are passionate about? E. What...
Wired for Good
August 02, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWired for Good "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" ~ 1 Samuel 16:7 1. God calls us. (Ephesians 2:8-10) 2. God shapes us. (1 Samuel 16-17) Gifts Passions Personalities 3. God sends us. Take up your cross and follow ~ Luke 9:23 Reflect and restore God's image ~ Genesis 1 Our particular place—ri...
Justice Recap
July 26, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBJustice Recap "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." ~ Micah 6:8 Christians have every reason to seek justice for everyone in every situation. Six observations: 1. God loves justice and hates injustice. (Isaiah 61:8) 2. Jesus reveals God's heart. (Colossians 1:15) 3. Jesus loves the hurting. (Luke 4:14-21) 4. Followers of Jesus seek justice. (James 1:26-27) 5. The enemy seeks to d...
Walk Humbly
July 19, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWalk Humbly "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." ~ Micah 6:8 Christians have every reason to seek justice for everyone in every situation. Our call to do justice finds its power in loving mercy and walk-ing humbly. 1. Humility presupposes dignity. Luke 18:9-14 Philippians 2:1-11 2. Humility chooses restraint. 1 Samuel 24:1-8 Isaiah 2:11-12 3. Humility grows trust. Mercy res...
Walk Humbly
July 19, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWalk Humbly "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." ~ Micah 6:8 Christians have every reason to seek justice for everyone in every situation. Our call to do justice finds its power in loving mercy and walk-ing humbly. 1. Humility presupposes dignity. Luke 18:9-14 Philippians 2:1-11 2. Humility chooses restraint. 1 Samuel 24:1-8 Isaiah 2:11-12 3. Humility grows trust. Mercy res...
Love Mercy
July 12, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBLove Mercy "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." ~ Micah 6:8 Christians have every reason to seek justice for everyone in every situation. Our call to do justice finds its power in loving mercy. 1. Mercy gives. Genesis 1-3 Matthew 18 2. Mercy speaks. Acts 2 Luke 15 3. Mercy restores. Ephesians 2 Revelation 22 Next Steps: 1. Reflect on God's mercy toward you. 2. Show ...
Do Justice
July 05, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBDo Justice "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." ~ Micah 6:8 Christians have every reason to seek justice for everyone in every situation. 1. Lament injustice. Beware of bandwagon bias. Beware of selective proof-testing. Beware of over-simplification. "Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bri...
The Lord's Army (Love. Belong. Serve.)
June 28, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Lord's Army Ephesians 6:10-20 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic pow-ers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." ~ Ephesians 6:12 Key Truths: 1. We are at war. 2. Our fight is NOT against people. 3. We are fighting preeminent, powerful, spiritual enemies with authority in this world. We are fighting Satan and fallen angels. We fight human institutions wit...
Authority, Honor and Blessing (Love. Belong. Serve.)
June 21, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAuthority, Honor, and Blessing - Ephesians 6:1-9 Three qualities of honor: 1. Honor brings blessings. "Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you." - Deuteronomy 5:16 2. Honor never expires. "The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures." - Proverbs 30:17 3. Honor extends t...
Love, True Love (Long. Belong. Serve)
June 14, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLove, True Love Ephesians 5:21-31 How to stay on the path of love in marriage. "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters." ~ 1 John 3:16 1. Surrender the myth of fairytale love. (1 Corinthians 13) 2. Submit to one another. (Philippians 2:1-4, 1 Peter 5:1-6) 3. Choose sacrificial love. (John 10:11-18, John 15:12-13) Next Steps: 1. Ask God to give you a heart that will submit to your spouse. 2. ...
Be Careful How You Live (Love. Belong. Serve.)
June 07, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBBe Careful How You Live Ephesians 5:15-20 "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." ~Ephesians 5:15-16 1. How we walk is how we live. Psalm 1 Matthew 22:34-40 2. Make the most of the time. Hospitality—reach out to bless three people this week. Authenticity—I will follow God's leading to be honest in all my relationships this week. Forgiveness—I will learn something this week about what Jesus said ...
The Body of Christ (Love. Belong. Serve.)
May 31, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Body of Christ Ephesians 4:11-16 1. God is creator of the universe. His goodness is directed toward the harmonious unification of all things! 2. Death is the malignant disruption of God's creation, tearing apart what God meant to be forever inter-connected with Himself. 3. Jesus came to conquer death and restore the life—God in everything. He unleashed the immense power of his resurrection! 4. Those who trust Christ become the "body" of which he is the "head," made fully alive with t...
We Are One. (Love. Belong. Serve)
May 24, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWe are One! Ephesians 4:1-6 How to walk in unity: 1. Walk with lowliness. - Philippians 2:3 - Romans 14:7-9 - 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 2. Walk with gentleness. - Galatians 5:22-23 3. Walk with forbearance. - Colossians 3:12-13 Next Steps: 1. Don't be a troll. Pray before posting anything. 2. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit. (Ephesians 4:3) 3. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) Support the show _______________________________...
We Are One. (Love. Belong. Serve)
May 24, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWe are One! Ephesians 4:1-6 How to walk in unity: 1. Walk with lowliness. - Philippians 2:3 - Romans 14:7-9 - 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 2. Walk with gentleness. - Galatians 5:22-23 3. Walk with forbearance. - Colossians 3:12-13 Next Steps: 1. Don't be a troll. Pray before posting anything. 2. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit. (Ephesians 4:3) 3. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) Support the Show. ____________________________...
The Mystery of Belonging (Love. Belong. Serve.)
May 17, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Mystery of Belonging Ephesians 3:1-21 Three mysteries to unravel: 1. Unravel the mystery of belonging to find hope. Ephesians 3:1-7 Romans 14:7-9 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 2. Unravel the mystery of God's purpose to find strength. Ephesians 3:8-13 Isaiah 55:8-9 Proverbs 19:21 3. Unravel the mystery of knowing Jesus to find love. Ephesians 3:14-21 1 Corinthians 2:2 Philippians 3:10 Next Steps: 1. Reconnect with someone. Reach out today. 2. Reconnect with God's purpose. Ask God to...
God's Grace Produces Reconciliation (Love. Belong. Serve.)
May 10, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBGod's Grace Produces Reconciliation Ephesians 2:11-22 1. The unnatural unity of God's people demonstrates the power of God's grace! 2. Jews and Gentiles have a new BELONGing that is great-er than their identity as Jew or Gentile, they are Christian. Romans 11:17 Galatians 3:7-9, 14 3. God's power is displayed in His early church by the way they laid down prejudice, and sought reconciliation with their brothers and sisters who were different than them. Acts 11 & 15 4. Our identity as G...
We Are Forgiven. (Love. Belong. Serve)
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWe Are Forgiven! Ephesians 2:1-10 Three certainties in uncertain times: 1. We were dead in sin.. Ephesians 2:1-3 Romans 1:18-25 Romans 3:9-23 James 1:14-16 2. We were raised to life. Ephesians 2:4-7 Ephesians 1 Romans 5:6-8 3. We are created to do good. Ephesians 2:8-10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Galatians 6:10 Next Steps: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works so that no one can boast. Receive God's ...
We Are Loved. (Love. Belong Serve)
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWe Are Loved! Ephesians 1:1-23 What does enough love look like? 1. We are the kind of people who God chooses. (Ephesians 1:5,9) 2. We are the kind of people who God sets free. (Ephesians 1:6,12,14) 3. We are the kind of people who God grows. (Ephesians 1:8, 17-18) Next Steps: Reflect on these truths. 1. When Paul prays for the Ephesian church, he does not pray for an improvement in the external circumstances. Rather, Paul prays for a profound internal knowledge of the depths of God's lov...