Cedar Hills Community Church

Spiritual Maturity Pastor Steve Poole TEXT - Ephesians 5:1-21 1. Goal: Spiritual Maturity Walk in a manner worthy of our calling. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2. Standard 1: Walk in love as Jesus loved us. 3. Standard 2: Walk in light instead of darkness. Ephesians 5:8 4. Standard 3: Walk in wisdom. Make the most of your time. NEXT STEPS 1. Reflect on your life—is spiritual maturity a goal in your life?...

Spiritual Calling Pastor Kent Landhuis   THEME - We demonstrate the unity of the Spirit by using our spiritual gifts to build up the body. TEXT - Ephesians 4:17-32 1. Who? You. Ephesians 4:17-18 God calls everyone. 2. What? Obey. Ephesians 4:20-24 Put off the old, put on the new. 3. When? Now. Ephesians 4:25 Don’t wait to do good. 4. Where? Here. Ephesians 4:26-31 Do good wherever God places you....

Spiritual Gifts Pastor Kent Landhuis    THEME - We demonstrate the unity of the Spirit by using our spiritual gifts to build up the body. TEXT - Ephesians 4:11-16   1. America has always been divided.  * Ephesians 4:14 * Matthew 12:25 2. Why are we (Christians) not more united? * Ephesians 4:1-6 * 1 Corinthians 12:1   3. The Spirit brings unity. * Ephesians 4:13 * 1 Corinthians 12:12-3   4. We dem...

Spiritual Inheritance: The Walk Pastor Steve Poole THEME – Walking the walk TEXT - Ephesians 4:1-6 Recommended Resource – John Piper’s video, “Why Is Lowliness Fitting for Our Calling? Ephesians 4:1–6” CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CALLING We walk worthy of God’s abundant calling in our lives. We walk in humility and lowliness. We walk in meekness. We walk in enduring love. We walk in unity. NEXT STEPS R...

Spiritual Mission Pastor Kent Landhuis   THEME - Our mission is to dwell with God in the power of His Spirit. TEXT - Ephesians 3:14-21   THREE PRACTICES TO STAY ON MISSION 1. Admit our vulnerability. ·       Ephesians 2:11-18 ·       2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ·       Mark 9:19-27   2. Access God’s abundance. ·       Ephesians 2:13-18 ·       Ephesians 3:14-21   3. Abide in God’s abundance. ·       Eph...

Spiritual Identity. Pastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - The foundation of our identity is found in Christ Jesus.  TEXT - Ephesians 2:1-10 Two identity absolutes. 1. You were dead.  * Ephesians 2:1-3 * Romans 1:18-31 * Romans 3:10-18 * Romans 6:20-23 * James 1:12-15 2. BUT GOD made you alive. * Ephesians 2:4-9 * John 10:10 * Romans 5:6-8 * 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 * Ephesians 2:10  NEXT STEPS 1. Memorize E...

Spiritual Inheritance: Spiritual Clarity Pastor Kent Landhuis Ephesians 1:1-23

The Parable of the Ten Minas Pastor Steve Poole   TEXT: Luke 19:11-27 FOUR MAIN POINTS 1. The faithful servant submits to the Lord’s authority. 2. The faithful servant acts with integrity even in the lord’s absence. 3. The faithful servant doesn’t make excuses. 4. The faithful servant is rewarded with more authority, providence and responsibility.   Luke 19:11-27 ESV 11 As they heard these things,...

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. * Matth...

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. 

The Treasure of a Merciful Moneylender (Luke 7:36-50) Pastor Leah Carolan 1. Which Subtitle Best Describes the Story * "Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman" * "A Sinful Woman Forgiven" 2. No Ordinary Tears 3. Three Basic Signs of Hospitality Ignored * Washing of the Feet * A Kiss on the Face * Head Anointed with Oil 4. Another Story to make a Point * A Story About Money? * Haters gonna hate, hate, ha...

A Formula for Finding Kingdom Treasure. Pastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - Treasure Hunters in the kingdom actually find real treasure.  TEXT - Luke 18:9-14 OUTLINE 1. Enter the Kingdom. * Luke 17:20-37 * Luke 18:9 * Luke 6:20-26 2. Receive Mercy. * Luke 18:9-14 * Avoid Contempt * Remain Humble * Luke 16:14-15 3. Go Justified.   * Luke 18:14 * Philippians 3:4-11 * Romans 3:21-26, 5:1-5, 8:28-39 * Galat...

Treasure Hunters Celebrate Pastor Kent Landhuis TEXT - Luke 15 1 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 countr...

Wealth Management Pastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - Each one of us has a responsibility to manage our wealth wisely. TEXT - Luke 16:1-13 Three spirits of wealth enhancement: 1. The spirit of money management. Luke 16:1-2 1 Peter 4:10 Colossians 3:23 2. The spirit of relational investment. Luke 16:3-7 Luke 15 3. The spirit of treasure multiplication.   Luke 16:8-14 Matthew 6:19-33 Matthew 25:14-30 NEXT...

Beware the Love of Money Pastor Steve Poole   TEXT - Luke 16:19-31   The Big Ideas Jesus Wants to Challenge: 1. The rich man goes to hell and the poor man, Lazarus, goes to heaven.   2. The resurrection will not persuade those who have not believed the truth revealed in Scripture.   3. Beware the love of money. ·        Luke 16:13-14 ·        “Mammon” is used in some translations and means wealth,...

Treasure Hunters Ask Courageous Questions  Pastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - Beware of Greed. TEXT - Luke 12:13-21 The Parable of Bigger Barns is about you. 1. Do I want to know the truth? * Matthew 13:10-17 * Philippians 2:3 2. Do I recognize the seductive power of earthly treasure?  * Luke 12:13-21 * Luke 18:18-27 3. Do I build bigger barns?  * Luke 12:32-34 * Luke 12:21 NEXT STEPS 1. Be courageous....

Where is Your Treasure: Following the Treasure Map Pastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - Parables provide a map to find kingdom treasure. TEXT - Matthew 20:1-16 Treasure 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...

Where is your Treasure? What is of Greatest Value? Pastor Steve Poole Matthew 13:45-46 - “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” 1. Two Interpretations of Matthew 13:45-46 * God/Jesus is the merchant and we are the pearl of great price * We are the merchant and Jesus/the kingd...

A presentation of Noah's Ark Preschool

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 STEPS 1. Pray the prayer of surrender. 2. Follow where...

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: A New Song Pastor 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 2:4 TEXT - Psalm 40 1. Set your Feet on the Rock! * Psalm 40:1-2 * Psalm 18:1-3 2. Tell the Story to Everyone! * Psalm 40:9-10 * Psalm 107:1-3 3. Rejoice in God’s aweso...

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS Remember the Resurrection Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Resurrection reshapes our lives… forget not. TEXT - Psalm 103 1. Remembering resurrection reshapes our souls. * Psalm 103:1-2 * Isaiah 17:10, 48:9-10 * Joshua 4:6-7 2. Remembering resurrection reshapes our values. * Psalm 103:3-10 * Deuteronomy 8:1-5 * 2 Peter 1:5-8 3. Remembering resurrection reshapes our lives....

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Hosannas and Hallelujahs Pastor 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 - h...

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Songs of Right Paths Pastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - God leads us to right paths. TEXT - Psalm 142 and 23 1. Right paths lead to contentment. Psalm 142:3 Psalm 23:1-3 2. Right paths lead to assurance. Psalm 142:4 Psalm 23:3 John 10:1-17 3. Right paths lead to security. Psalm 23:4 Psalm 143:8 4. Right paths lead to safe places. Psalm 23:5-6 Romans 8:31-38  NEXT STEPS: ...

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Benefits of Brokenness Pastor Steve Poole TEXT – Psalm 51 (ESV)   DEFINITIONS: The Severe Love of God דָּכָה (dā·ḵā(h)): verb ·        be crushed, i.e., be in a crushed state, or possibly actively to press on someone, implying destruction ·        be crushed, be despondent, i.e., have an attitude or emotion of distress ·        contrite, i.e., have an attitude of pen...