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, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the ki...
Jun 30, 2024•30 min
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. * Matthew 21:28-32 * Matthew 21:33-46 * Ask “need” questions. * Beware “trap” questions. NEXT STEPS 1. Ask God to grow ...
Jun 23, 2024•27 min
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.
Jun 16, 2024•31 min
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, hate, hate, hate * A link to Aesop’s Fables for Children 5. Categories of People * Righteous > Sinn...
Jun 09, 2024•21 min
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 * Galatians 2:16-17 NEXT STEPS 1. Give up trying to justify yourself and trust Jesus. 2. Read Romans 8 and cele...
Jun 02, 2024•28 min
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 country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his ...
May 26, 2024•35 min
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 STEPS 1. Plan and prioritize how to use our resources to love people. 2. Invest in community groups, f...
May 19, 2024•35 min
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, money, riches or property. · Do not neglect justice and mercy. · 1 Timothy 6:9-10 APPLICATION 1. Make Jesus the Lord of y...
May 12, 2024•25 min
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. 2. Name your barns. 3. Hold earthly treasures lightly. 4. Give away earthly treasure. GO DEEPER - Rich ...
May 05, 2024•25 min
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 news is proclaimed to the poor.” 2. Know where you are starting: Find the “you are here” button. * Ma...
Apr 28, 2024•38 min
A presentation of Noah's Ark Preschool
Apr 21, 2024•10 min
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 kingdom is the pearl of great price 2. Three Questions * Have your eyes been opened to see the value of J...
Apr 21, 2024•29 min
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 the Spirit leads you. PRAYER OF SURRENDER Lord, let my hands be Your hands—heal through them. Let my eyes be You...
Apr 14, 2024•32 min
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 awesomeness! * Psalm 40:16 * Psalm 99:1-3 APPLICATION 1. Romans 2:4 - Celebrate God’s Kindness. 2. Make th...
Apr 07, 2024•21 min
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. * Psalm 103:11-22 * Mark 16:1-7 * John 12:12-19 NEXT STEPS 1. Does your memory of God’s work in you ...
Mar 31, 2024•28 min
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 - his love endures forever. · Psalm 118:1, 29 · Psalm 136 NEXT STEPS: · Praise God for his enduring love. · Tell someone about God’s g...
Mar 24, 2024•33 min
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: Follow on the path where the spirit leads. Invite others to join you on right paths. (On ramps) What is...
Mar 17, 2024•35 min
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 penitence or humility IN BROKENNESS… 1. We find forgiveness. (1 Samuel 15:22; Hosea 6:6; Matthew 9:10-13) 2. We find freedom 3...
Mar 10, 2024•33 min
Songs of Abundant Forgiveness: Songs of Safety Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God is safe. Church should be safe too. TEXT - Psalm 32 1. God is our hiding place. * Psalm 32:6-7 * The rising waters will not harm us. * Troubles will not find us. * Songs of deliverance surround us. 2. Forgiveness is a blessing. * Psalm 32:1-5 * Zephaniah 3:17 * Isaiah 43:1-3 * John 3:16-17 3. Safety is for everyone. * Psalm 32:8-11 * Teach everyone about the safe place of refuge in God. * Live in ways that enhance sa...
Mar 03, 2024•27 min
SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Lament - Grief Over Sin. Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - True confession comes with groaning but it yields rejoicing. TEXT - Psalm 130 1. Name the grief of sin. a. Seven Penitential Psalms (Psalm 130:1-2) i. Psalm 6 ii. Psalm 32 iii. Psalm 38 iv. Psalm 51 v. Psalm 102 vi. Psalm 130 vii. Psalm 143 b. King David’s sin - 2 Samuel 11 2. Admit the score. · Psalm 130:3 · 2 Samuel 12 · Psalm 51:3-5 3. Receive full restoration. · Psalm 130:4-7 · Isaiah 35 NEXT STEPS: Face the...
Feb 25, 2024•38 min
SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Because God forgives us, we forgive others. TEXT - Psalm 25, Matthew 18:21-33 1. Affirm God’s Merciful Character. * Psalm 25:1-11 * “According to your mercy, remember me for your goodness sake.” Psalm 25:11b 2. Follow God’s Merciful Way. * Psalm 25:12-22 * “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he teaches sinners in the way.” Psalm 25:8 3. Sing a Song of Forgiveness. * Matthew 18:21-33 * “Should you have not had compassion on your fell...
Feb 18, 2024•30 min
Abundance: An Abundance of Seeing Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Every person we meet is made in the image of God. TEXT - Genesis 1:27 OUTLINE 1. Mankind was made in the image of God. - Genesis 1:26-31 - Genesis 2:7 - “God-breathed is warmly personal, with the face-to-face intimacy of a kiss and the significance that this was an act of giving as well as making; and self-giving at that.” Derek Kidner 2. Everyone is made in the image of God. - Genesis 1:27 - ‘Since man has sinned, he is certainly no...
Feb 11, 2024•28 min
ABUNDANCE: God's Abundance Pastor Steve Poole TEXT: Genesis 3:10-24 1. God’s abundance on display in Genesis 1-3 a. Creation b. Relationship c. Provision d. Deliverance 2. THE BAD... Sin is real and has real consequences a. Sin is rejecting, ignoring, or disobeying God. b. Sin alienates us from God. c. Sin turns blessings into curses. d. Sin fractures human relationships. e. Sin leads to death. 3. THE GOOD... God sends a redeemer (Jesus) a. Romans 3:23-26 b. Romans 6:22-23 c. Ephesians 2:4-6 NEX...
Feb 04, 2024•34 min
Abundance: Is Forgiveness Scarce or Abundant? Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We will not thrive with a scarcity mindset. TEXT - Genesis 3:1-13 1. Doubt - Did God really say? * Genesis 3:1 * Psalm 27:1 2. Disguise - They realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings. * Genesis 3:2-8 * Hebrews 4:13 3. Denial - She gave me the fruit. * Genesis 3:9-13 * Romans 8:1 NEXT STEPS: 1. Celebrate that God has forgiven you. 2. Extend forgiveness to someone who needs it - and do...
Jan 28, 2024•21 min
Installing our new 2024 board of Elders and Deacons.
Jan 21, 2024•9 min
Abundance: Together is Better Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We enjoy God’s abundant provision in community. TEXT - Genesis 2:4-20 OUTLINE 1. God Makes Everything Good. * Genesis 1:28 * Genesis 1:31 * Genesis 2:4 2. It is Not Good to be Alone. * Genesis 2:7-8 * Genesis 2:15-18 * Genesis 2:21-25 3. God Invites us Together. * Genesis 1:26-27 * Genesis 3:8 * Psalm 116 NEXT STEPS: * Take a walk with God. * Take a walk with another person. ---------------------------------------------------------------...
Jan 21, 2024•32 min
ABUNDANCE: God’s Abundance in Creation Pastor Steve Poole TEXT: Genesis 1:1-31, 2:1-3 “And God saw that it was good.” GENESIS 1 1. God finds pleasure in His created world. 2. God is glorified when we enjoy His creation. (Genesis 1:27-28) 3. God created you on purpose for a purpose. (Psalms 8:1,3; 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20) 4. Creation testifies to the greatness of God. NEXT STEPS 1. Spend some time this week experiencing God’s love by admiring the abundant beauty of His creation. 2. Find deeper con...
Jan 14, 2024•38 min
Abundance: Union With Christ Gary Sager 1. What is union with Christ? (Galatians 3:26-29) · Vine and branches. John 15, · Head with its body, Ephesians 1 · Temple and the cornerstone. 1 Peter 2 · Husband and a wife. Ephesians 5 2. Why is it important? · We receive a new record. · We get a new life. (Galatians 2:20) · There’s a new freedom. · We get a new family. · A new future. 3. How do we live out this union? “When we obey God, out of a grateful joy, that comes from a deep awareness of our sta...
Jan 07, 2024•20 min
Word Made Flesh: Character Development Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The character of Jesus developed to accomplish the purpose for which he came. TEXT - Matthew 2:1-18 1. Threatened. (Matthew 2:1-18) 2. Tempted. (Matthew 4:1-11) 3. Tested. (Matthew 16:13-20) 4. Trampled. (Matthew 26-27) 5. Triumphed. (Matthew 28:1-10, Colossians 1:9-20, Philippians 2:6-11, John 1:14) NEXT STEPS · Give thanks. · Don’t lose heart ------------------------------------------- 2024 Theme: Abundant Faith A year of livi...
Dec 31, 2023•35 min
Christmas Eve at Cedar Hills Community Church
Dec 24, 2023•22 min
