Cedar Hills Community Church

Loving as God’s Citizens                 July 5, 2026 Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We make the world a better place for everyone by loving our neighbors.    TEXT - Luke 10:25-37 Is there a better way? What if we used fewer words? What if we showed more mercy?   NEXT STEPS Fast from the news. Plunge into the Gospel. Love someone.

What are you running from?                 June 28, 2026 Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We need one another to find freedom from shame.    TEXT - Mark 5:24-34 Ashamed and on the run. Facing shame to find healing.  NEXT STEPS Start small and slow. Don’t quit.

Together is Better                   June 21, 2026 Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We seek out Spirit-led connections of deeper belonging.  TEXT - Acts 2:37-47 1. Embrace deeper belonging. • Resist isolation, alienation, and division. • Find a family. 2. Pursue deeper connection. • See and be seen. • Know and be known. • Love and be loved. 3. Risk deeper relationships.  • A new command I give you: Lo...

Over the Top Generosity Every Day                   June 14, 2026 Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - When we abide in Jesus, we become like Jesus who was rich, yet for our sake became poor, so that we, through his poverty, might become rich. TEXT - 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Give generously as a response to blessing. 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 Luke 6:38 Give generously because God gave generously. 2 Corinthians 8:9 1...

Practicing Generosity: The Principle of Sowing and Reaping           Date: June 7, 2026 Pastor Steve Poole Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 1. Giving generously is sowing not losing “So let me urge you to be a bit more reckless in your giving, and to have a good laugh about it as you give.” (Gary Millar) 2. We generously sow our time, talents, and treasures 3. Sow generously to harvest an enric...

Part 2: Generosity Worldview Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - A generous life transforms everything.  TEXT - Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 The world needs improvement. • Hebrews 13:14 • Jeremiah 29:7 Generosity transforms the world. • Hebrews 13:2 • Matthew 5:38-42 • Luke 6:27-36 Give the gift of transformation. • Galatians 5:16-23 • Micah 7:7 NEXT STEPS • Pray. • Give. • Wait. • See.

Part 2: Generosity Equilibrium (EQ) Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Everyone can be more generous. TEXT - Proverbs 11:24-28 1. Are we focused on earthly treasures or heavenly treasures?  •  Proverbs 11:24  •  Matthew 6:19-21 2. Are our hearts thirsty or refreshed?  •  Proverbs 11:25  • Psalm 1 3. Are we hoarders or sharers?  • Proverbs 11:26  •  Acts 20:35  • 2 Corinthians 9:7 NEXT STEPS Journal prom...

Generosity Equilibrium (EQ)  Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Everyone can be more generous. TEXT - Genesis 1:27-31 How can we grow an abundance mindset? Genesis 1:27-31, 2:15-17 James 1:17 How can we grow hearts that are more satisfied? Psalm 34:10 Philippians 4:11-12 Genesis 2 How can we grow lives with more margin? Romans 8:32 Ephesians 1:3 NEXT STEPS 1. Thank God for his good gifts. Use this Journ...

Celebrate Sabbath: A Time to Worship Pastor Steve Poole Key Scriptures: Leviticus 23:3; Hebrew 10:19-15 1. Sabbath worship is the gathering God’s people  ● Leviticus 23:3  ● Ἐκκλησία - an assembly of Christians gathered for worship 2. Sabbath worship is God-inspired and God-centered  ● John 4:23-24 = “...God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”  ● Hebrews 10:19-2...

Celebrate Sabbath: True Delight Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Sabbath reveals the path to true pleasure. TEXT - Isaiah 58:13-14, Luke 14:15-24 1. We are too easily pleased. Isaiah 58:13-14 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 2. We make excuses for our lesser pursuits. Luke 14:15-23 Genesis 2 3. We celebrate true delight.  Psalm 16:11 Psalm 63:1  Psalm 34:7& 23-24  NEXT STEPS 1. Three Journal prompts: a. When have...

Celebrate Sabbath: Deeper Rest Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Sabbath is more than a nap. TEXT - Hebrews 4 1. Recognize the need for deeper rest. Hebrews 4:1-2 Exodus 20:8-11 2. Make every effort to enter deeper rest. Hebrews 4:9-11 Genesis 2 3. Come to Jesus and find deeper rest. Hebrews 4:12-13 Matthew 11:28-30 Isaiah 26:3 NEXT STEPS 1. Come to Jesus and find rest. 2. Meditate on Hebrews 4:11-16....

Celebrate Sabbath: The Power of Stopping Exodus 20:8-11 Pastor Steve Poole 1. Stop doing. Stopping is a physical act of obedience to God. Matthew 6:27 Isaiah 26:3 (Shalom, Shalom!) 2. Stop worrying. Worry is the opposite of God.  We are addicted to doing.   3. Stopping trains us to trust God. Exodus 16 Psalm 3:1-2, 5 NEXT STEPS 1. Put your faith and trust in Jesus 2. Practice sabbath, stopping thi...

Sabbath Done, Done Pastor Kent Landhuis   THEME - Celebrating Sabbath reorients our lives. TEXT - Genesis 2:1-3 1. Remember the Sabbath (to keep it Holy). ·        God finished the work of creation. Genesis 2:1-3  ·        God will finish his work in us. Philippians 1:6 2. Reclaim the Sabbath (to keep it joyfully). ·        Stop. ·        Rest.  ·        Delight. ·        Worship. 3. Reorient the...

Hunger for God: Selfless King Jesus Luke 4 & Luke 19 Pastor Steve Poole 1. Fasting prepares us to resist temptation.  • James 4:7  • God > me  • “Here we see the most significant difference between Jesus and Adam: Jesus believed God. Let me say it again. It is not simply that Jesus believed in God, but he believed God.” ~ R. C. Sproul 2. Fasting increases our hunger for God. 3. Fasting prepares us...

Hunger For God: Fasting and Obedience  Pastor Kent Landhuis   THEME - Obedience is more important than fasting.      TEXT - Isaiah 58 LENTEN INVITATION: Focus less on lesser things to focus more on greater things.  1. When blocked, be frustrated. ·         Isaiah 55:1-2 ·         Isaiah 58:1-7 2. When blocked, remove the blockage. ·         Zechariah 7:5 ·         1 Corinthians 13:1-3 3. When bloc...

Hunger For God: Discernment Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Fasting removes noise and clutter so that we can discern God’s will. TEXT - Acts 13:1-3 LENTEN INVITATION - Focus less on lesser things to focus more on greater things. 1. Noise is a problem.  • Philippians 4:6-8  • Psalm 10:1-4  • John 10:1-5 2. Fasting is a solution. (Acts 13:1-3)  • Fasting clears noise.  • Fasting opens ears.  • Fasting...

Hunger for God: Fasting & Power   Pastor Steve Poole 1. Power comes from Jesus.  Mark 9:19  2. Power comes by faith.  Mark 9:23  3. Power comes through prayer and fasting.  Ezra 8:21-23 Esther 4:16 “Whenever men are to pray to God concerning any great matter, it would be expedient to appoint fasting along with prayer.” John Calvin NEXT STEPS 1. Come to Jesus and believe in Him. 2. Fast and pray th...

Hunger For God: Surrender  Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The spiritual practice of fasting helps us offer our whole selves to God in surrender.    TEXT - Jonah 3:1-10 Lenten Fasting: Focus less on lesser things to focus more on greater things.  1. Whole body surrender requires humility.  • Romans 12:1-2  • Isaiah 55:8-9 2. Whole body surrender recognizes our creature status.  • Psalm 100  • Psalm 1...

Hunger for God: Fasting Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Fasting deepens our hunger for God.   TEXT - Matthew 6:16-18 LENT - Focus less on lesser things to focus more on greater things.  1. When you fast, focus less on food, more on craving.  • Less: Physical hunger. (Matthew 6:16)  • More: Hunger for God. (Matthew 4:4) 2. When you fast focus less on results, more on moments.  • Less: “If you fast, th...

Come Follow Me: Friction Pastor Kent Landhuis   THEME - Growth requires friction (High Invitation and High Challenge.)    TEXT -  John 15:18-27   1. Embrace the High Challenge of Trouble.  • John 16:33  • John 14:1  • Philippians 3:7-11 2. Embrace the High Challenge of Opposition.  • John 15:18-20  • Ephesians 6:10-17 3. Embrace the High Challenge of Friction.  • John 15:21-27  • John 6:68 NEXT ST...

Come Follow Me: Love Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Abiding in God’s love bears the fruit of obedience.     TEXT - John 15:9-17 1. Abide in God’s love. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. John 15:4-5, 9-11 Philippians 3:7-11 2. Bear the fruit of love. John 15:12-16 1 John 4:7-10 3. Love one another. John 15:17 1 John 4:19-21 NEXT STEPS 1. Name your quiet place and time: ________...

Come Follow Me: Surrender Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Spiritual formation requires surrender.     TEXT -  John 15:1-11 1. Have it your way. • John 15:5. • Viticulturist - Vine Dresser • Isaiah 45:9 2. Just wait.  • John 15:4 • Abide - remain 3. Not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit. • John 15:8 • Zechariah 4:6 • Galatians 5:13-26 NEXT STEPS 1. Name your quiet place and time: ______________...

Come Follow Me: Remain Pastor Kent Landhuis   THEME - Following Jesus like a tree.     TEXT - Psalm 1 1. How happy is the one planted in good soil. ·        Psalm 1:1-2 ·        Torah - law - God’s desire. ·        Matthew 22:34-40 2. How happy is the one rooted in good soil. ·        Psalm 1:3-4 ·        John 15:4 ·        Abide - remain. 3. How happy is the one who bears fruit. ·        Happy or...

Come Follow Me: Abiding & Scripture Pastor Leah Carolan TEXT: John 17:14-19 KEY VERSE – Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. (vs. 17) 1. What is Scripture? Two Testaments/Covenants of 66 books Divinely Inspired 2. What is the Word [logos]? All of God’s spoken divine thoughts, wills, emotions released in His speech. Jesus 3. What happens when we engage in Scripture? Self-Examination Spir...