PRAY FOR ME: Favor Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray to grow in favor with God and others. TEXT - Ephesians 2:1-10 OUTLINE 1. You were dead. * Ephesians 2:1 * Romans 3:23 * Romans 6:23 2. But God. * Ephesians 2:4 * Romans 5:8 3. Saved you. * Ephesians 2:8-10 * Romans 8:31-39 NEXT STEPS 1. Grow in trust in God alone. 2. Continue praying for your student and /or kid. 3. I pray that you will give _____ greater faith to trust you for their salvation. 4. As you pray, practice S3 - see, savor, and ...
Jun 11, 2023•36 min
PRAY FOR ME: Essentials Pastor Steve Poole TEXT – Psalm 145:4 – “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” OUTLINE 1. Pray for me is about all generations finding hope in the greatness of God through strategic prayer. 2. Pray for me empowers us to pray scriptures 3. Pray for me is structured around praying 7 essentials 4. Pray for me teaches us to see, savor, and share (S3) THE 7 ESSENTIALS ● Favor ● Wisdom ● Love ● Faith ● Purity ● Speech ● Conduct...
Jun 04, 2023•30 min
Praying to be Rooted in Love Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - These prayers pull us deeper into an experience of God’s love and grace. TEXT - Ephesians 3:16-21 OUTLINE 1. We pray to be strengthened. (Eph. 3:16) 2. We pray to be rooted in love. (Eph. 3:17b-19) 3. We pray to be emboldened. (Eph. 3:20-21) 4. We pray to bless God and encourage each other. * Read the verses. * Listen to the Spirit. * Pray. NEXT STEPS 1. Pray the prayers of the apostles. 2. Become a prayer champion....
May 28, 2023•27 min
Praying to Know God's Word Pastor Kent Landhuis We will also be acknowledging our 2023 graduates in both services. TEXT – 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 1. Harmony in the Church brings glory to God. “Satan loves nothing more than robbing God of glory by dividing His Church.” 2. God is glorified in self-sacrificing for the sake of harmony “Our principle should be: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in everything, love.” 3. God is glorified in diversity – reconciliation. Revelation 9:9-10 Ro...
May 21, 2023•25 min
Praying to Know Harmony Steve Poole THEME - We pray to be unified in Christ. TEXT – Romans 15:5-7 1. Harmony in the Church brings glory to God. “Satan loves nothing more than robbing God of glory by dividing His Church.” 2. God is glorified in self-sacrificing for the sake of harmony “Our principle should be: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in everything, love.” 3. God is glorified in diversity – reconciliation. Revelation 9:9-10 Romans 15:7 4. God is glorified when we welcome ...
May 14, 2023•32 min
PRAYING TO KNOW GOD'S WILL The Prayers of the Apostles Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray to be grounded in the knowledge of God. TEXT - Colossians 1:9-12 1. Lord Teach us to Pray a. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. b. Teach us to pray proactive prayers. i. Look to the future. ii. Trust in God’s promise. 2. Teach us to pray to know God’s will. a. Fill us with the knowledge of His Will. b. Help us walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. c. Strengthen us with all power. d. Give us joy and gratitu...
May 07, 2023•27 min
Praying to Abound in Love Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray to grow in love so that we can love God and each other more. TEXT - Philippians 1:9-11 OUTLINE 1. Lord Teach us to Pray a. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. i. Help. ii. Thanks. iii. Wow b. Teach us to pray proactive prayers. i. Look to the future. ii. Trust in God’s promise. 2. Teach us to pray for abounding love. a. Philippians 1:9-11. b. John 13:35. c. Matthew 22:34-40 3. Teach us to love as we have been loved a. 1 John 4:10-11 b...
Apr 30, 2023•27 min
Praying to Know Christ Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The prayers of the Apostles teach us to pray proactive prayers. TEXT - Ephesians 1:15-18 OUTLINE 1. Review: Lord Teach us to Pray a. Matthew 6:5-8. Don’t pray like this. b. Matthew 6:9- 15. Pray like this. 2. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. a. Help. Psalm 18:6 b. Thanks. Psalm 118:1 c. Wow. Psalm 8 3. Teach us to pray proactive proactive prayers. a. Look to the future. b. Trust in a promise. c. Ephesians 1:17-18 NEXT STEPS Meditate on Ephesi...
Apr 23, 2023•30 min
Thoughts and Prayers: Resurrection Power Steve Poole THEME - What is power? How do we define it? How do we measure it? How is power demonstrated? TEXT – Ephesians 1:15-23 OUTLINE 1. God’s power toward us is immeasurably great. (Ephesians 1:19-20) 2. God demonstrated his immeasurable power in the resurrection of Jesus. (Ephesians 1:20) 3. God manifests His immeasurable power by setting Jesus at his right hand—and us with him. (Ephesians 2:6-7) 4. God’s immeasurable power gives Jesus authority ove...
Apr 16, 2023•33 min
Believe the Impossible Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Easter invites us to believe impossible things. TEXT - 1 Corinthians 15 Three Easter impossibilities before lunch. 1. Believe an impossible story. "Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as ...
Apr 09, 2023•28 min
Thoughts and Prayers: Trusting Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus demonstrates postures that lead to trusting God. TEXT - Luke 23:46 REVIEW 1. We pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We L.E.A.P. and he catches us. L - Look to your Father. E - Expect the Best. A - Act like a Kid. P - Put your trust in God. 2. We have the confidence to ask anything because Jesus is our advocate. He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 3. We pray God-glorifying prayers that help us connect with Go...
Apr 02, 2023•25 min
Thoughts and Prayers: Forgiving Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus came to provide forgiveness. TEXT - Luke 23:33-43 REVIEW 1. We pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We leap and he catches us. * L - Look to your Father. * E - Expect the Best. * A - Act like a Kid. * P - Put your trust in God. 2. We have the confidence to ask anything because Jesus is our advocate. He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 3. We pray God-glorifying prayers that help us connect with God even if it...
Mar 26, 2023•37 min
Thoughts and Prayers: Passionate Prayers Steve Poole TEXT: Matthew 26:36-46 OUTLINE 1. We pray in hope because Christ has bought us victory over death by His blood. 2. Jesus invites us to fight with him - in prayer. 3. Pray that God will help us remain vigilant. 4. We go. We fight. We pray. We give it all, because Jesus gave it all! NEXT STEPS 1. Put your faith in Jesus. 2. Pray for God to revive your heart and the heart of our church. 3. Pray for your loved ones and those in the community who n...
Mar 19, 2023•28 min
Thoughts and Prayers: God-Centered Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God-centered prayers change us. TEXT - John 12:20-36 REVIEW 1. We pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We leap and he catches us. * L - Look to your Father. * E - Expect the Best. * A - Act like a Kid. * P - Put your trust in God. 2. We have the confidence to ask anything because Jesus is our advocate. * Hebrews 10:23 ~ Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. * John 12:20-36 1...
Mar 12, 2023•35 min
Thoughts and Prayers: Big Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray big, bold prayers because we have an advocate. TEXT - John 17:1-26 OUTLINE Review - we pray simple prayers of trust in our Father. We L.E.A.P. and he catches us. L - Look to your Father. E - Expect the Best. A - Act like a Kid. P - Put your trust in God. Jesus prays a big, bold prayer. (High Priestly Prayer) * Jesus prays for himself. (1-5) * Jesus prays for the 12 disciples. (6-19) * Jesus prays for all believers. (20-26) Je...
Mar 05, 2023•29 min
Thoughts and Prayers: Simple Prayer Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - As children of God we pray simple, childlike prayers. TEXT - Matthew 19:13-16 , Matthew 18:1-3 OUTLINE Our thoughts and prayers makes a difference. L - Look to your Father. * Matthew 19:13-16. Jesus blesses his children. * Mark 10:16. And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. E - Expect the Best. * Luke 11:11-12. If we know how to give good gifts, how much more does our Heavenly Father? * Jame...
Feb 26, 2023•35 min
The Lord’s Prayer: And Do Not Bring Us Into Temptation Steve Poole TEXT – Matthew 6:9-13 CSB 1. A better understanding of “Temptation” * James 1:13 * “Do not bring us into trials.” 2. Jesus prayed to remove a trial. (Matthew26:39) * “But trials of another kind, persecution, spiritual conflicts, agony of body or of spirit, these may come to us as a test or as a discipline.” ~ Ellicot * Trial, meaning to ‘pierce through, as with a spear or spit’. * A better translation could be “Do not allow us to...
Feb 19, 2023•31 min
The Lord’s Prayer: Forgive Us Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The more I know how much I’ve been forgiven, the more forgiving I become. TEXT - Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 18:21-35 OUTLINE Four Truths about Forgiveness. 1. Forgiveness is simple. * Sin needs to be forgiven. * God forgives our sin. * We forgive others. * We believe in forgiveness. * Matthew 6:12 2. Forgiveness is complicated. * True or False? * * Where deep wounds between people are concerned, forgiveness can be unpacked in a moment. * * ...
Feb 12, 2023•38 min
The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us This Day our Daily Bread Gary Sager THEME – “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 TEXT - Matthew 6:5-13 FOCUS: Our Heavenly Father 1. Pray to the Father about His Name “Hallowed be your name” 2. Pray to the Father about His Kingdom “Your kingdom come” 3. Pray to the Father about His Will “Your will be done” FOCUS: ‘Us’ and ‘Our’ 1. Pray for Provision “Give us this day our daily bread” (Present) 2. Pray for Pardon “Forgive us our debts” (Past) 3. Pray for Pro...
Feb 05, 2023•25 min
The Lord’s Prayer: Your Will Be Done Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Teach us to pray so that we have confidence that in our lives we will experience God’s will. TEXT - Matthew 6:9-10 , Luke 7:1-10 OUTLINE - Praying the Lord’s Prayer grows our confidence. 1. We find our confidence in knowing God’s plan. * What is God’s will (plan) for my life? * Scripture’s inerrancy. * Providential circumstances. * Conviction based on reason. * Holy Spirit impressions. * "Therefore, my brothers, I implore you by G...
Jan 29, 2023•32 min
The Lord’s Prayer: Your Kingdom Come Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Teach us to pray for more of God’s Kingdom to come - right now! TEXT - Luke 11:1-2, Luke 14:16-23 OUTLINE 1. Pray for God’s Kingdom to come. * Luke 11:2 * Psalm 47:8 * Psalm 103:19 * Isaiah 52:7 * Revelation 19:6 2. Surrender to God’s reign. * Kingdoms have a king. The king is the ruler. We are not the king. * Luke 14:16-23 (What excuses do we make to avoid surrender and submission to the king?) * “There is not a square inch in th...
Jan 22, 2023•31 min
The Lord’s Prayer: Father, Hallowed Be Thy Name Steve Poole THEME – The only thing my heart should be hallowing—worshipping—is God. TEXT – Luke 11:1-4 Hallowed be Thy name means… * Regard Him as holy. (John Piper) * Praise and honor of God should be the issue of everything. (J.I. Packer) * Soli Deo Glory (Bach) Five Solas 1. Sola gratia (by grace alone) 2. Solo Christo (on the basis of Christ alone) 3. Sola fide (through the means of faith alone) 4. Soli deo Gloria (to the ultimate glory of God ...
Jan 15, 2023•30 min
The Lord’s Prayer: Lord, Teach Us to Pray Steve Poole THEME - What does God want to do in my life in 2023? TEXT – Luke 11:1-4 OUTLINE What would you like God to do in your life this year? What does God want to do in your life in 2023? 1. Lord, Teach Us to Pray * Luke 11:1-4 2. “Opening Windows to God.” ~Frank Laubach * 1 Timothy 2:1 * James 5:13-18 3. Lord, Teach Us to Pray… * …more expectantly * …more for the sick * …more for our lost loved ones * …more for deliverance from our vices * …more fo...
Jan 08, 2023•28 min
A special Christmas Eve service. To all of our regular listeners, Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special "Glory" song our worship leader wrote from Christmas Eve: "Glory (the Angels' Song)" A Weary World Rejoices: Glory Pastor Kent Landhuis
Dec 24, 2022•29 min
A Weary World Rejoices: A Sound of Angel Voices. Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God's love refreshes the weary soul. TEXT - Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 1:26-38 “Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!” 1. God is Love. 1 John 4:8. God is love.Psalm 86:14. You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loveJohn 3:16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.Romans 5:8.God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ di...
Dec 11, 2022•29 min
A Weary World Rejoices: The Thrill of Hope Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The thrill of hope about the peace God promises brings joy. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10 “A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new glorious morn.” 1. Accept No Substitute Peace. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear frui t. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the...
Dec 04, 2022•27 min
A Weary World Rejoices: A World Pining Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We have an irresistible yearning for the world to be better. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10 “Long lay the world in sin and error pining.” 1. Scream out loud. The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. ~ Isaiah 35:1Pining is an irresistible yearning or ache. How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? ~ Psalm 31:1 2. Take a breath. Strengthen the feeble ...
Nov 27, 2022•34 min
WALKING WITH JESUS: Relational & Intentional Steve Poole THEME – Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men TEXT – Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 DISCIPLESHIP IS… 1. Discipleship is NOT information transfer, but learning to obediently walk as Jesus walked. 2. Discipleship is caught, not taught. 3. Discipleship is like spiritual parenting. (1 Corinthians 4:15-17) 4. Discipleship is relational and intentional. (Luke 5:27-32) 5. Discipleship is our purpose. (Matthew 28:19-20) 6. Being a...
Nov 20, 2022•32 min
WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Fruit Leah Carolan THEME – The Father is glorified by much fruit. TEXT – John 15:1-8 REVIEW Jesus was a not a 'super-human' but was fully human walking in the power of the Holy Spirit during His time on earth, and we are empowered by that same Holy Spirit to do the things Jesus did. Three Types of Fruit in the Bible Character Fruit – Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)Conduct Fruit – Fruit of Righteousness (Philippians 1:11)Convert Fruit – Making new disciples (...
Nov 13, 2022•39 min
WALKING WITH JESUS: Leading Into the Future Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - It’s a great day to follow Jesus. TEXT - Matthew 9:35-38 REVIEW HS… Holy Spirit dependence. P… Prayerful guidance. O… Obedient living. W… Word-centered hearts. E… Exalting the Father in everything. R… Relational intentionality. 1. Kingdom Focused. Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 2. Compassion Driven....
Nov 06, 2022•25 min
