Cedar Hills Community Church
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Pandemic of Hope (Life in the Vine)
April 19, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThis is the final episode of our Lenten series, "Life in the Vine". The Easter Pandemic: When Jesus Goes Viral Matthew 28:16-20 Since Jesus has been raised, he owns all authority in heaven and earth, to transform the destiny of all nations, through the diffusion of all his commands into our hearts, made possible because he is always with us, until the world's renovation is complete. Jesus came to this world and became a man in order to spread to other men the kind of life he has—by what I...
He is Risen (Life in the Vine)
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBLife in the Vine: He is Risen Matthew 28:1-10 What gives you comfort? 1. Hello. Matthew 26:47—27:66 "So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting a guard." ~ Matthew 27:66 2. Do not be afraid. Matthew 28:9-10 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom." ~ Luke 12:32 3. Go believe. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 "By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in ...
Eating with Jesus (Maundy Thursday)
April 09, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBPart 6 of our midweek Lenten series. This is Maundy Thursday. For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services. Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Honoring Jesus (Life in the Vine)
April 05, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBLife in the Vine: Honoring Jesus Matthew 23:1-4, 25-28 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 1. We: "Do as I do, not as I say." Matthew 23:1-4 Matthew 5:48 Matthew 22:34-40 2. Jesus: "Trust in my doing." Romans 3:10 Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 10:9,10,13 Matthew 23:39 Next Steps: 1. Dwell every day in the words of Jesus. 2. Reflect on this quote: "Enoughness is a universal human longing." Paul Zahl, Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Be...
Praying in Jesus (Lent #5)
March 31, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBPart 5 of our Wednesday evening Lenten series. For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services. Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him. We mention the Apostolic Prayers in this message. Click here for a printable .pdf of the Apostolic Prayers Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhills...
Words of Jesus (Life in the Vine)
March 29, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBLife in the Vine: Words of Jesus Matthew 18 Our calling as disciples is to reckon this "kingdom" into our lives, our community, by living this way through the power of God's Spirit. 1. Social rank radically flipped. (verses 1-6) 2. Radical precautions to avoid causing little ones to stum-ble. (vs. 7-11) 3. Support the little ones instead of exploit. (vs. 6, 10, 14) 4. Restore those who go astray. (vs. 12-14, 15-17) 5. Forgive radically. (vs. 21-35) *Stanley Saunders, Associate Professor of...
Abiding in Jesus (Lent #4)
March 25, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBPart 4 of our Wednesday evening Lenten series. For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services. Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him. Spiritual Discipline Resources we'd like to share: RightNow Media Studies Spiritual Discipline Infographic From our presenter: "Does all of the craziness of this time feel overwhelming to you? Have you ever been wanting to find a way to...
Trusting Jesus (Life in the Vine)
March 22, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBVideo links he refers to in the service: How to Make a Phone Call https://youtu.be/TGWAkLVhuVI Pandemics Kill Compassion, Too https://nyti.ms/2W9Wesw Screw the Virus! https://nyti.ms/2J1lhpX Life in the Vine: Trusting Jesus Matthew 13:24 What should we do about the weeds in our world? 1. Wait patiently.. "Let both grow together until the harvest…." (Matthew 13:30). Galatians 5:22 2. Fight Evil with Good. "Do you want us to go and pull them up?" (Matthew 13:28). Romans 12:21 3. Trust Je...
Abiding in Jesus (Lent #3)
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBPart 3 of our Wednesday evening Lenten series. For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services. Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Following Jesus (Life in the Vine)
March 15, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBLife in the Vine: Following Jesus Matthew 10:5-23 Are we prepared to follow Jesus? 1. Follow Jesus in Kingdom Re-orientation. Take up your cross. Matthew 16:24-25 2. Follow Jesus in Kingdom Compassion. Respond to the harvest. Matthew 9:35-37 3. Follow Jesus in Kingdom Confession. Tell about Jesus. Matthew 16:13-16 Next Steps: 1. Dwell every day in the words of Jesus. 2. Turn to Jesus in prayer every day. 3. Abide in the Kingdom. Support the Show. ________________________________ ...
Abiding in Jesus (Lent #2)
March 11, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBPart 2 of our Wednesday evening Lenten series. For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services. Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Praying with Jesus (Life in the Vine)
March 08, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBLife in the Vine: Praying with Jesus Matthew 6:1-13 1. Repent. Turn toward God's grace. Matthew 4:17, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." 2. Respond. Pray from an overflow of the heart. Matthew 6:5, "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to been seen by others." 3. Repeat. Abide. John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fr...
Hearing Jesus (Life in the Vine)
March 01, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBLife in the Vine: Hearing Jesus Mark 5:13-22 Listen to the voice of Jesus. 1. Recognize selective hearing. How do we hear without listening? Matthew 5:21-48, "You have heard...but I say." 2. Remain present. How do we rush away without hearing? Matthew 5:17-20, "I did not come to destroy, but to fulfill." 3. Repeat. How do we abide? Matthew 5:13-16, "You are the light of the world." John 8:12 and John 15:5 Next Steps: 1. Dwell every day in the words of Jesus. 2. Let the words of Jesus dwe...
Abiding in Jesus (Lent #1)
February 27, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MBPart 1 of our Wednesday night Lenten series "Abiding in Jesus". For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services. Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Fear of Being Ordinary
February 23, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBFear of Being Ordinary Ruth 1:6-14 Whose Kingdom are we striving for? 1. What is "ordinary" anyways? Ruth 1:6-14 2. In what are you placing your faith? Ruth 1:15-17 3. What is the determination of your heart? Ruth 1:18 Next Steps: 1. Love: If you are what you love, what is it that you truly love? Which of your "loves" gets the most of your attention and affection? 2. Belong: Are there relationships that you wish you could invest more time into? (Family, Friends, co-workers, etc) 3. Serve...
Fear of Loss of Control
February 16, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBFear of Loss of Control Mark 4:35-41 Do we fear God? 1. How safe is your boat? Mark 4:26-34 2. Who is steering your boat? Psalm 13 Psalm 28 3. Where is Jesus in your boat? Proverbs 1:7 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Job 1:1,8 Next Steps: 1. Trust Jesus. 2. Follow Jesus. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Fear of Failure
February 09, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBFear of Failure Joshua 1:1-19 How do you respond to the pressure to succeed? 1. Accept God's call. Exodus 24:13-18, 32::15-20, 33:11 Numbers 13:1-33 2. Be brave. Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua 3:1-17 3. Trust God. Jeremiah 9:23-24 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Next Steps: 1. Listen to God's call. 2. Rethink your definition of success. 3. Trust God to lead you. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITT...
Fear of Intimacy
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFear of Intimacy Genesis 3:1-13 "Confess your sins to one another." ~ James 5:16a 1. Face the fear (of exposure). Genesis 3 James 5:16 2. Admit the truth (of imperfection). Isaiah 64:6 Job 1:21 Ecclesiastes 5:15 Romans 3:23 3. Embrace the gift (of acceptance). Isaiah 61:10 Matthew 5:20 2 Corinthians 5:21 1 John 1:9 Next Steps: 1. Review the verses listed above in a quiet place. 2. Accept the forgiveness that Jesus offers you. 3. Extend forgiveness to someone you love. Start a ...
Fear of Stillness
January 26, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBFear of Stillness Psalm 91:1-7 Find refuge by abiding in the presence of God. Joshua 1:9 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Psalm 46 John 15:1-17 Proverbs 4:23 Romans 12:1-2 Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 1:5-7 Practice Mindfulness 1. Grace-renewed, self-compassionate mindfulness. 2. Humility-renewed beginners mindfulness. 3. Gratitude-renewed contented mindfulness. Next Steps: 1. Review the verses listed above in a quiet place. 2. Explore more about stillness at Irene Kraegel's blog, "The Mindful Christ...
Fear of Abandonment
January 19, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBFear of Abandonment Isaiah 43:1-7 1. Fear not, I pick you. Isaiah 43:1 John 15:16 Ephesians 1:3-4 2. Fear not, I am with you. Isaiah 43:5 Isaiah 41:10 Psalm 46:1-3, 7 Matthew 28:20 Next Steps: Reflect on this quote: "To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well. A lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out ...
Fear of Tomorrow
January 12, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBFear of Tomorrow Matthew 6:25-33 Things to consider when you are anxious and fearful about tomorrow. Consider the flowers and the birds Consider kings and tyrants. Consider your life. Next Steps: 1. What helps you find strength and courage? 2. What helps you trust Jesus? "Have I not commanded you: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9 Support the Show. ________________________________ FAC...
Fear of Tomorrow
January 12, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBFear of Tomorrow Matthew 6:25-33 Things to consider when you are anxious and fearful about tomorrow. Consider the flowers and the birds Consider kings and tyrants. Consider your life. Next Steps: 1. What helps you find strength and courage? 2. What helps you trust Jesus? "Have I not commanded you: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9 Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)
No Fear
January 05, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBNo Fear Numbers 14:6-10 "Have I not commanded you: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9 " No Fear" is not about the absence of things to fear, it is about hoping in a God who is infinitely greater than ALL fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 Romans 8:14-15 Romans 8:31, 37-39 Next Steps: 1. Don’t be ashamed. God uses broken people like us. 2. Memorize Joshua 1:9 and recite it in fearful situations. 3. Pra...
Glorious King
December 29, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSupport the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Glorious News
December 24, 2019 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB"Glory to God in the highest and peace to men on earth." Enjoy this recording of our 5pm Christmas Eve service from Dec. 24, 2019. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Glorious Joy
December 22, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBGlorious Joy 1. Joy Comes to the Suffering “Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted His people and will have compassion on his afflicted.” Isaiah 49:13 2. Joy Comes through the Suffering “You shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12 3. Joy Comes by the Sufferi...
Glorious Love
December 15, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB1. Love Cares. "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned." Isaiah 9:2 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." Psalm 23:4 2. Love Comes. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given." Isaiah 9:6 "He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness." Philippians 2:5-7 3. Love Does. "How beautiful on the mountains a...
Glorious Peace
December 08, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBGlorious Peace 1. Embrace the glorious gifts Isaiah 11:1-5 Wisdom and understanding Counsel and might Knowledge and fear of the Lord 2. Embrace the glorious kingdom. Isaiah 11:6-9 3. Embrace the glorious savior. Isaiah 11:10 Luke 4:16-19 Next Steps: 1. Where do you need peace. 2. Ask God to give you peace. 3. Offer peace to others in need. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.c...
Glorious Hope
December 01, 2019 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBGlorious Hope Isaiah 2:1-5 Re-imagine Hope. "God will teach us his ways so that we may walk in his paths." ~ Isaiah 2:3 Embrace Hope "Come let us walk in the light of the Lord." ~ Isaiah 2:5 Demonstrate Hope. "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." ~ Isaiah 40:30-31 Next Steps: Dwell in the Word. ...
Surprising Abundance
November 24, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDwelling Upon the Abundant Life Philippians 4:6-9 1. Reimagining Hope “… you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:7 2. Embrace a New Vision of Hope “…Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” ~ Philippians 4:8 3.Embody a Better Way “…Keep putting into ...
Surprising Joy
November 17, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBPhilippians 4:4-7 How can we surprise others with joy? 1. Resist polarization. Proverbs 15:8—Stop quarreling Philippians 4:5—Let your gentleness be known 1 John 3:8—Deep love 2. Embrace the mess. "I have learned to be content in every circumstance.“ ~ Philippians 4:11-12 "Be anxious for nothing but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests to God and the peace of God will be with you.“ ~ Philippians 4:5-6 3. Celebrate Jesus. "Rejoice in the Lord, al...
Surprising Value
November 10, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBPhilippians 3:1-14 Whatever were gains to me I consider loss for the sake of Christ. 1. Abandon worthless garbage. (Phil. 3:1-7) “I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.“ Philippians 3:9 2. Discover ultimate worth. (Phil. 3:1-7) “God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.“ ~ 2 Corinthians 9:8 3. Protect your most valuable asset. (Phil. 3:12-14) ”The kingdom of heave is like treasure hid...
Surprising Humility
November 03, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBPhilippians 2 A call to Gospel-centered community—unity of mind, love, spirit, and purpose. “...make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.“ ~ Philippians 2:2 The core of Gospel-centered community is assuming Christ‘s humble, selfless attitude of love. “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.“ ~ Philippians 2:5 Jesus is God. (Philippians 2:6; John 1:1-3) Jesus deserves all our praise. Be a s...
Surprising Generosity
October 27, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBPhilippians 1:20-30, 4:8-20 Give with a cheerful heart. 1. Smile, though your heart aches. “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice!“ - Philippians 4:4 2. Serve, though your calling is difficult. “Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.“ - 2 Corinthians 11:24-28 3. Give, though your resources are limited. ”God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in ...
Surprising Good News
October 20, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSurprising Good News! Philippians 1:12-18 Whatever the circumstances—preach the good news. 1. Good news—God accomplishes His purposes in Christ “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.“~ Philippians 1:6 2. Good news—Christ makes all the difference. Past Present Future “Christ is preached and in this I rejoice, yes, I will continue to rejoice.“ ~ Philippians 1:20 3. Good news—In Christ, God grows the...
Surprising Faithfulness - 60th Anniversary Celebration
October 13, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBPhilippians 1:1-11 Jesus fuels our faithfulness. 1. Celebrate God‘s faithfulness. They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your houssehold.“ Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. ~ Acts 16:31-33 2. Celebrate the faithfulness of God‘s people. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all ...
Life is...Eternal
October 06, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBLife is Eternal Revelation 21:1-7 Three eternity questions: 1. What happens to the stuff of life? Revelation 21:1 2. What happens to my name? Revelation 3:5, 21:3 3. What happens to me? Hebrews 9:27 Romans 5:8, 6:23 Acts 17:28 Revelation 21:6-7 Revelation 22:17 Next Steps: Accept the gift of eternal life that God offers in Jesus. Give thanks for the gift of eternal life. Prepare for eternity. This is the grand conclusion of the "Life is" series. Thanks for listen...
Life is...in Jesus.
September 29, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBLife is in Jesus. Galatians 2:20 Three steps to appreciate our life in Jesus: Step 1. Believe that Jesus gives life. Ephesians 2:1-10 Luke 9:23 Step 2. Resist the lure of our old life. Galatians 1 Romans 6:1-11 Step 3. Life in Christ. John 15 2 Corinthians 5:17 Galatians 2:20 Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Life is...Short.
September 22, 2019 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBJames 4:13-16 How to cope with a life that is too short. 1. Cherish your days. Psalm 102:1-3 Proverbs 27:1 2. Number your days. Psalm 90:10-14 Luke 12:19-20 3. Surrender your days. Ecclesiastes 9:10 1 Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 3:23 James 4:16 Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Life is...Abundant
September 15, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBJohn 10:1-10 How to escape survival mode. 1. Abandon the norm. Genesis 41:1-32 2. Follow the shepherd. John 9 & 10 3. Lay down in green pastures. Psalm 23 Galatians 5:22-25 Next Steps: 1. Identify the places where you lack. 2. Find a promise of abundance. 3. Follow Jesus into green pastures. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Life is...A Fountain of Water
September 08, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJohn 4:1-42 I thirst. 1. I have no bucket and the well is deep. Isaiah 35:1-10 Ezekiel 42:1-12 2. Whoever drinks this water will thirst again. Psalm 1:1-3 John 4:1-17 3. Out of you will flow living water. Isaiah 55:1-3 Next Steps: Name your thirst. Accept this gift of living water. Share living water with the thirsty. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Life is...the Body and Blood of Jesus
September 01, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBJohn 6:1-15, 25-59 "So long as Jesus remains a figure in a book he is external to us; but when he enters into our hearts we can feed upon the life and the strength and the dynamic vitality that he gives to us. Jesus said we must eat his body and drink his blood. He is saying: 'You must stop thinking of me as a subject for theological debate; you must take me into you, and you must come into me, and then you will have real life.' That is what Jesus meant when he spoke about us abiding in him ...
Life is...Everlasting
August 25, 2019 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBLife is Everlasting John 3:1-17 The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus comes to give, save and restore. (John 10:10 and John 3:16) God = The greatest subject ever. So (much) = The greatest extent ever. Loved = The greatest affection ever. The world = The greatest object ever. That He gave His one and only son = The greatest gift ever. So that every single individual whoever = The greatest oppor-tunity ever. Who is entrusting oneself to Him = The greatest commitment ever....
Life is...Upside Down
August 18, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBMatthew 16:21-27 The way to life goes through death. 1. Bios = we are alive. 1 Timothy 2:2 1 John 2:16 2. Psyche = life we create. Matthew 16:21-27 Matthew 10:39 3. Zoe = life God gives. John 10:10 1 John 5:11-12 Next Steps: 1. What gives your life meaning? 2. What life matters most to you—Bios, Psyche, or Zoe? 3. Trust Jesus and find a life of freedom! Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhill...
Life is...A Narrow Gate
August 11, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHow do you complete the phrase: “Life is…”? 1. Life is...more . Searching for the meaning of life. Matthew 6:19-34 Ecclesiastes 1-12 2. Life is a narrow gate. Matthew 7:13-14 John 10:1-11 Matthew 5-6 Mark 10:17-24 Next Steps: What gives your life meaning? What are you trying to drag through the narrow door? Trust Jesus to be enough! Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedar...
Life is...More
August 04, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBLife is...more Matthew 6:25-33; Luke 12:15-25; Hebrews 10:22-23 1. Life is...more (Presence) What “music” are you missing? 2. Life is...more (in the Kingdom) Can you find hope in the Kingdom that Jesus promised? Next Steps: Find a place in your life where you no longer feel present? (Home, work, etc.) Take some time to reconsider what you prioritize. How does this impact your heart? When you are feeling overwhelmed this week, remind yourself of the promises of God and hope of the King...
Margin for LIfe
July 28, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBMargin for Life Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Support the Show. ________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org
Margin for Rest
July 21, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBMargin for Rest Matthew 11:28 1. Sabbath Baby Steps. Baby Step #1: Name the truth—24/7 is not sustainable. Baby Step #2: Admit: I need a stop day. Baby Step #3: Identify your Sabbath day. Baby Step #4: Make one change on that day. (Stop something or add something) Baby Step #5: Grow your Sabbath rhythms of renewal and re-creation. Baby Step #6: Seek healing—stop consuming. (Rest in the Lord’s presence.) Baby Step #7: Nurture Relationships. Baby Step #8: Promote Justice. Baby Step ...
Margin for Worship
July 14, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMargin for Worship Deuteronomy 5:12-15 1. Sabbath Baby Steps. Baby Step #1: Name the truth—24/7 is not sustainable. Baby Step #2: Admit: I need a stop day. Baby Step #3: Identify your Sabbath day. Baby Step #4: Make one change on that day. (Stop something or add something) Baby Step #5: Grow your Sabbath rhythms of renewal and re-creation. Baby Step #6: Seek healing—stop consuming. (Rest in the Lord’s presence.) Baby Step #7: Nurture Relationships. Baby Step #8: Promote Justice. ...
Margin for Justice
July 07, 2019 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBMargin for Justice - Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “...You were once slaves.” ~ Deuteronomy 5:15 1. Sabbath Baby Steps. Baby Step #1: Name the truth—24/7 is not sustainable. Baby Step #2: Admit: I need a stop day. Baby Step #3: Identify your Sabbath day. Baby Step #4: Make one change on that day. (Stop something or add something) Baby Step #5: Grow your Sabbath rhythms of renewal and re-creation. Baby Step #6: Seek healing—stop consuming. (Rest in the Lord’s presence.) Baby Step #7: Nurture...