Cedar Hills Community Church

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Scripture Gary Sager THEME - Jesus is our model—we need to know His view of Scripture TEXT - Matthew 5:17-20 OUTLINE 1. Walk With Jesus: Review Holy Spirit Dependence is: * P.rayerful Guidance * O.bedient Living * W.ord-Centered/Scripture * E.xalting the Father * R.elational Intentionality 2. Jesus believed the Scriptures point to Him.  * Luke 4:22 - He began by sayin...

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Obedience Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples who walk with Jesus hear and do. TEXT - Matthew 7:13-29 OUTLINE 1. 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...

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Prayer Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Praying like Jesus moves us into radical discipleship. TEXT - Luke 22:39-45 OUTLINE 1. 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...

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the Holy Spirit Steve Poole TEXT - Luke 3:21-22,  Luke 4:1-2, Luke 4:14-21 OUTLINE 1. Jesus was FULL of the Holy Spirit, and so are WE a. “And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness” ~ Luke 4:1 b. “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where t...

WALKING LIKE JESUS: The Son of Man Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - How Human is Jesus? TEXT - Hebrews 2:10-13, 14-18 OUTLINE For this reason, he had to be made like them, fully human in every way. Hebrews 2:17a 1. 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’...

WALKING WITH JESUS: The Heart of Jesus. Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Grow a Heart Like Jesus TEXT - John 13:1-17 OUTLINE - Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them  to the end. John 13:1b Grow 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 anothe...

4-Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - All living things grow. TEXT - John 15:1-10 OUTLINE I 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 15:5 1. Cultivate Patience. * Growth is hard. * Growth takes a long time. 2. Cultivate Focus. * Growth requires a relationship with Jesus. * Growt...

FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP The life-long journey of following Jesus together Steve Poole THEME - Jesus calls us his family. Through faith we become His brothers and sisters. OUTLINE – Romans 12:1-19 1. The family of God, all sitting around a table together is a beautiful image of the local church • Being a Christian is NOT a destination, it is a life-long journey. 2. All Christians are on the life-lo...

FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Walls to Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples face barriers to growth. We are called to break down these walls. TEXT -  Matthew 19:16-22  OUTLINE Jesus 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 gr...

FOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - 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...

This week we welcome Rev. Blaine Newhouse, a special guest preacher and missionary to Bahrain.

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Nicodemus Steve Poole THEME - When Nicodemus encountered Jesus he recognized that he was “a turtle on a post” –he was above everyone else, maybe looking a little silly. He needed to humbly recognize his need for the savior, Jesus, and be born again. TEXT - John 3:1-21, 7:50-52, 19:39-40 OUTLINE A. Introduction – “I look at the turtle on top of the fence post and rem...

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of Jesus Gary Sager THEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed. TEXT - Luke 1:26-56 OUTLINE A. Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27) B. Why Mary? • Because we need to take a Biblical loo...

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of the Demoniac - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus has authority over darkness. TEXT - Mark 5:1-20 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Total Ruin. Mark 5:1-5 1. Battle forces of darkness. Ephesians 6:12 2. Battle hopelessness. B. Meeting Jesus: What do you want from me? Mark 5:6-17 1. Meet Jesus the disrupter - he has power and authority. 2. Meet Jesus the liberator - he has me...

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of John the Baptist - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus is the one who delivers us in our weakness! TEXT - John 1:14-33, Mark 1:1-11, Matthew 11:1-19 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Strength and goodness. 1. The voice of one calling in the wilderness. Mark 1:1-8 2. The prophet of repentance. John 1:14-26 B. Meeting Jesus: Awe and Wonder. 1. Behold the Lamb of God who takes a...

FUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Submission - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - When the way forward becomes complicated, we need submission, surrender, and trust. TEXT - Ephesians 5:21 OUTLINE A. Walk into the future. 1. Walk in love. Ephesians 5:1-5 2. Walk in light. Ephesians 5:6-14 3. Walk in wisdom. Ephesians 5:7-20 B. Walk toward complexity. 1. Complexity requires submission. Ephesians 5:21. 2. Submission...

FUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Wisdom - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The way forward requires love, light, and wisdom. TEXT - Ephesians 5:15-21 OUTLINE A. Walk into the Future. 1. Walk as imitators of God who love. Ephesians 5:1-7 2. Walk as light shining in the darkness. Ephesians 5:6-14 B. Avoid Foolishness. 1. How long will you, who are simple, love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in m...

FUTURE FORWARD: Be the Light – Steve Poole THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure. TEXT - Ephesians 5:6-14 A. Warning - Do NOT be deceived, Do NOT partner with the deceived B. Progressive Christianity 1. Progressive Christianity Has a Low View of Christ 2. Progressive Christianity Is Focused on Moralism, Not Salvation 3. Progressive Christianity Downplays Our Falle...

Future Forward: Imitate God - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure. TEXT - Ephesians 5:1-7 OUTLINE A. Imitators of God forgive. 1. We are forgiven. Ephesians 1&2 2. We forgive others. Ephesians 4:31-32 B. Imitators of God love. 1. Love sacrifices. Romans 5:6-8, I John 4 2. Love Protects. Ephesians 5:1-2 3. Love corrects. Ephesians 4:25-30, Ep...

THE FEAR OF THE LORD BRINGS EXTRAVAGANT GRACE Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The fear of the LORD runs toward God. TEXT - Jonah 4 A. The fear of the LORD yields ridiculous transformation. • Jonah 1-3 • Psalm 51 B. Our ridiculous reluctance won’t deter God. • Jonah 3-4. • But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. Jonah 4:1 C. God’s ridiculous extravagance keeps coming. • Luke 15 • “Bu...

THE FEAR OF THE LORD – JONAH 3 Gary Sager THEME – God uses reluctant people. REVIEW 1. 2 Kings 14:23-27 – 1st mention of Jonah (vs. 26- 27) 2. Jonah 1 - Jonah’s Call and Rebellion (vs. 1-3) 3. Jonah 2 - Jonah’s Resolution (vs. 9) 4. Jonah 3 - Jonah’s 2nd Chance (vs. 1 & 2) • Jonah’s Relenting Message (vs. 4) • Nineveh’s Response (Verse 5) • The King’s Declaration (Verses 6-9) • God’s Restoration 5...

THE FEAR OF THE LORD – JONAH 2 - Steve Poole THEME – Lack of the fear of the LORD leads to downfall. TEXT - Jonah 2 A. Jonah was in the pit because he didn’t fear the Lord. 1. The fear of the Lord is reverent awe that leads to obedience and sacrifice. 2. “As I walk with the Lord, I discover that God poses an ominous threat to my ego, but not to me. He rescues me from my delusions, so he may reveal...

THE FEAR OF THE LORD REORDERS LIFE - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Fear of the Lord drives out all other fears. TEXT - Jonah 1 OUTLINE How does the Fear of the LORD drive out other fears? 1. Without the Fear of the LORD, we go down. a. Jonah 1:1-3 b. Psalm 139 c. 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 44:6-8 c. Wi...

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 8:22-25 OUTLINE Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will. 1. The Law of Universal Hope: Hope springs eternal. a. Romans 8:25 b. Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. Martin Luther 2. The Law of Dissonance: Hope grows in the da...

EASTER 2022: Resurrection Glory - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - We find our true glory in Jesus. (Not in our vainglorious, prideful pursuits) - TEXT - Philippians 2:5-11 OUTLINE People 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 1:3 B. Why are we so glory-needy?...