Word Made Flesh: Water into Wine Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. TEXT - John 2:1-12 OUTLINE 1. We have no wine. * John 2:3 * Matthew 25:1 * Revelations 19:7 * Ephesians 5:25-26 2. Do whatever he says. * John 2:4-7 * Hebrews 9:22 * John 6:53-56 3. The best is yet to come. * John 2:8-10 * Isaiah 25:6-9 * Isaiah 55:1-3 NEXT STEPS: 1. Admit your lack of wine. 2. Do whatever the bridegroom says. 3. Rejoice. A GREAT PODCAST: https://podcast. gospeli...
Dec 17, 2023•39 min
Word Made Flesh: Life and Death Pastor Steve Poole THEME - The flesh and blood Jesus deals with death. TEXT - John 11:17-44 1. Jesus doesn’t blame Lazarus or his sisters. “The flesh and blood Jesus doesn’t rebuke any of the mourners for showing their grief over the death of Lazarus, and he could have!” ~Steve Poole 2. Jesus doesn’t condemn their emotional response. “…the Son of God, having clothed himself with our flesh, of his own accord, clothed himself also with human feelings, so that he did...
Dec 10, 2023•29 min
Word Made Flesh: Resurrection and Return Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus' flesh and blood resurrection and return give us hope. TEXT - John 1:1,14; Acts 1:3-11 OUTLINE - How important is flesh and blood? 1. Celebrate flesh and blood Jesus. John 1:1,14 Incarnation: the in-fleshing of Jesus. Hebrews 2:17; 4:15 2. Touch flesh and blood Jesus. - Luke 24:36-42 - John 20:24-29 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 3. Embrace flesh and blood Jesus. - Acts 1:3-11 - John 14:1-6 - 1 Corinthians 15:20-26 4. Eat Flesh ...
Dec 03, 2023•32 min
The Out of Rhythm Life: Idolatry Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Idols take us out of rhythm. The gospel keeps us in rhythm TEXT - Matthew 6:19-21 OUTLINE A brief idolatry diagnostic: 1. What do I worship? * Matthew 6:21 - "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." * What is an idol? It is anything more important to you than God, anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God, anything you seek to give you what only God can give. ~ Tim Keller, Counterfeit Gods. 2. ...
Nov 26, 2023•29 min
The Out of Rhythm Life: Fasting Pastor Leah Carolan THEME – Fasting is a powerful prayer we can use to realign our lives when we get out of rhythm. TEXT – 2 Chronicles 20:12 Fasting in the Bible is: 1. A regular scheduled spiritual practice 2. For mourning, to show grief or great distress 3. A sign of repentance 4. To prepare for ministry 5. To seek divine deliverance Reasons We Don’t Fast 1. Fear 2. Ignorance 3. Rebellion Reasons We Should Fast 1. Restore that ‘first love’ for the Lord. 2. Reve...
Nov 19, 2023•29 min
We installed Steve Poole and Leah Carolan as pastors on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023
Nov 12, 2023•16 min
The Out of Rhythm Life: Dechurching Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Without the church, we cannot grow in our faith. TEXT - Acts 2:37-47 OUTLINE What shall we do? 1. Repent and turn to Jesus. * Acts 2:38 * Acts 2:22-24 * Acts 4:12 2. Embrace the community of Jesus. * Acts 2:41-47 * Hebrews 12:1-3 * Hebrews 10:25 3. Follow the Spirit’s leading. * Acts 2:1-13 * Acts 1:8 * Philippians 1:3-6 NEXT STEPS: 1. Make corporate worship a priority. 2. Make small group participation a priority. 3. Pray for the ...
Nov 12, 2023•25 min
The Out of Rhythm Life: Freedom in Jesus Pastor Steve Poole Text: John 8:30-47 Two definitions of freedom: 1. The absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action. 2. The right to do what you want to do whenever you want to do it. Freedom in Jesus: 1. Real freedom means to follow the Jesus rhythm. 2. Real freedom is experienced only by abiding in Jesus! Lies that throw us out of rhythm: 1. We can find freedom in our own identify. 2. We can find freedom by following the right rul...
Nov 05, 2023•36 min
ROOTED: Worship Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Life in Jesus is rooted in worship. TEXT - Psalm 100 and Job 1 OUTLINE 1. Find the rhythm of worship. - Psalm 100 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 2. Keep the rhythm of worship. - Job 1 - Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. Job 1:21...
Oct 29, 2023•33 min
ROOTED: Telling Your Story Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We have the best story to tell. TEXT - Psalm 107:1-9 OUTLINE 1. Classic Storytelling Structure * Beginning - life happens. * Middle - trouble/despair. * End - rescue. 2. Classic Christian Storytelling Structure * Psalm 107 - Give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. * Ephesians 2 - “But God” Stories - - * Life without Jesus. (need) - - * How Jesus came. (plea) - - * How Jesus sustains. (God’s response) ...
Oct 22, 2023•39 min
ROOTED: Sacrificial Generosity Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We are blessed to be a blessing. TEXT - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 OUTLINE 1. The Threat of Money. * 1 Timothy 6:10 * Matthew 6:24 2. The Rhythms of Giving. * Giving germinates out of God’s Grace. * Giving sprouts as a Joyful Response. * Giving grows into Sacrificial Generosity. * Giving flourishes in Worshipful Delight. * Giving bears fruit by Holy Spirit Guidance. * Giving multiplies with generous Wealth Management. 3. The Joy of Generosity....
Oct 15, 2023•32 min
ROOTED: Serve Others Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”~ John 15:12 TEXT - Mark 10:35-45 Whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. Mark 10:44 1. Servants surrender. Mark 10:43-45 Romans 12:10 2. Servants embrace humility. Philippians 2:1-11 Galatians 5:13 3. Servants show compassion. Mark 6:34 Acts 2:44-45 4. Servants remain patient. 2 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:16 NEXT STEPS: Accept Jesus. (Let Jesus serve you!) Celebrate God’s Love. (See how ...
Oct 08, 2023•32 min
ROOTED: Repentance Pastor Steve Poole THEME – Repentance: Discovering Joy in Grief TEXT - Psalms 51:1-17 About the word ‘repentance’ · Μετάνοια · Transliteration: metanoia · Phonetic Spelling: (met-an'-oy-ah) · Definition: change of mind, repentance · Usage: repentance, a change of mind, change in the inner man OUTLINE 1. Repentance fully recognizes the weight of my sin. 2. Repentance connects me more deeply with the wonder of the Gospel in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:1-6) 3. Repentance is a road...
Oct 01, 2023•32 min
ROOTED: Prayer Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Pray always and never give up! TEXT - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 OUTLINE - A vibrant prayer life is possible for you. 1. Prayer begins with God. Hebrews 4:15-16 Isaiah 62:6-7 Jeremiah 33:3 2. Prayer is not detached from reality. Psalm 34:17 Psalm 55:17 Psalm 72:12 3. Prayer isn’t too complicated. James 4:8 1 Thessalonians 5:16 4. Prayer is pleasant. Isaiah 55:1-3 Matthew 11:28-10 5. Prayer requires patience and persistence. Luke 18:1-8 Ephesians 6:18 NEXT...
Sep 24, 2023•31 min
ROOTED: Daily Devotions Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - A Daily Devotion is the spiritual practice of dwelling in the Word to connect with God. TEXT - Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Throughout history - from generation to generation - right up to today people connect with God through the practice of daily devotions. This connection with God transforms us. 1. Remember. * Deuteronomy 6:1-12. * Daily reminders help us remember that God is always with us. 2. Renew. * Nehemiah 8:1-12 * Daily inspiration renews us f...
Sep 17, 2023•35 min
ROOTED: An Overview Pastor Kent Landhuis (and guest panel) THEME – Engaging the rhythms of rooted will connect you with God, the church, and your purpose. TEXT – Psalm 1, John 15 1. What helps you abide with God? I want to be like a tree… Psalm 1 Abide in me… John 15 Notes: 2. What are the rhythms? Daily Devotion. Prayer. Repentance. Sacrificial Generosity. Serve the Community. Share your Story. Worship. 3. What interferes with these rhythms? Life is noisy. Notes NEXT STEP: Commit to “Rooted”...
Sep 10, 2023•34 min
Meeting God: The Sensate Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME – The sensate meets God with their whole being. TEXT - Psalm 141; Mark 12:30 1. Hearing God. “Whoever has ears, let them hear.” ~Matthew 11:15 2. Seeing God. “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.” ~ Matthew 6:22 3. Smelling God. “(Bring) spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense.” ~Exodus 25:6b 4. T...
Sep 03, 2023•41 min
Meeting God: The Activist Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Activists meet God in their zeal for doing good. TEXT - Romans 12:9-21 , John 2:13-17 OUTLINE 1. Zealous for good. · Romans 12:9-13. · Hate evil. · Cling to good. 2. Zealous for people. · Romans 12:14-20. · Matthew 5:43-45. · Love people. 3. Zealous for God’s Glory. · Romans 12:21. · Romans 12:1-2. · Matthew 15:29-31 · 1 Kings 18:19-39 · Praise God. NEXT STEPS 1. Intercede for people trapped by evil. 2. Fight for good....
Aug 27, 2023•33 min
Meeting God: The Contemplative Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Contemplatives meet God with ideas and images, connecting with God in their minds. TEXT - 2 Timothy 1:1-7 , 2 Timothy 3:10-17 OUTLINE 1. Contemplatives meet God through curiosity. * All truth is God’s truth. * Love God with all your mind. 2. Contemplatives love words and images. * To know God is to love God. * Seek truth. 3. Contemplatives can love ideas too much. * Don’t love ideas more than people. * Don’t love ideas more than action....
Aug 20, 2023•36 min
MEETING GOD: THE CAREGIVER Gary Sager THEME – Love is the true path to caring. TEXT - 1 John 3:11; Matthew 22:37-39 1. Importance of Love * Matt. 22:40 * Rom. 13:10 * John 13:34 2. Love Who * Matt. 5:43 – Love your enemy. * Luke 10:30-37 – Good Samaritan. 3. Love Why - John 13:35 4. Love How * Rom. 5:8 – He loves unconditionally. * 2 Cor. 5:21 – He loves sacrificially. * Eph. 4:32 – He loves with forgiveness. * Rom. 8:38-39 – He loves eternally. 5. Key Reason John 15:12-13, Romans 5:8 NEXT STEPS...
Aug 13, 2023•20 min
MEETING GOD: The Naturalist Pastor Steve Poole THEME – Creation declares the glory of God! TEXT – Romans 1:18-23 1. Prayer is Meeting With God Romans 1:19-23 2. God Reveals Himself to Us Through Creation Psalm 19:1-4 3. Praying in Nature Helps Us to be in Awe of Go “Once, I went into the wild a dead man. Death had broken my heart and I grieved… God’s words in God’s pages made more sense to me in God’s wild. After a few days I was a new man.” ~Murray Pura NEXT STEP – Make time to go outdoors and ...
Aug 06, 2023•31 min
PRAY FOR ME: Summary Pastor Kent Landhuis
Jul 30, 2023•30 min
PRAY FOR ME: Pray for Conduct Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Be good and do good. TEXT - Matthew 22:34-40 OUTLINE 1. Only God is good. * Luke 18:18-27. * Matthew 5:48. 2. God makes us good in Jesus. * Mark 7:1-15. * Ephesians 2:8-9. * 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. * Micah 6:8. * Romans 12:17-18. * Colossians 3:17. * 1 Corinthians 10:31. 3. What is the loving thing to do? * Matthew 23. * Deuteronomy 6. * Luke 10:25-37. NEXT STEPS Be good. Do good....
Jul 23, 2023•34 min
Our Cedar Camp students and mentors joined us in both services to give an update on our first Cedar Camp!
Jul 16, 2023•7 min
PRAY FOR ME: Speech Pastor Steve Poole TEXT – James 3:3-12 ESV 1. The Bible and Jesus take speech seriously. · Proverbs 18:6-7; Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 12:18 · Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue… · Ephesians 5:3-5; Matthew 12:34-37 2. Speech is serious because it reveals our heart condition. · Matthew 12:34; Ephesians 4:19-24; 29 · “The grace of God has taken the hate and anger and resentment that spill over in mean and vulgar and irreverent language and has covered t...
Jul 16, 2023•31 min
PRAY FOR ME: Purity Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Pay attention to what our hearts are set on. TEXT - Luke 12:22-31 1. Set your heart on life. * Luke 12:22-31. * Jeremiah 17:9. * Colossians 3:1-8. * Matthew 6:19-21. 2. Set your life on Christ. * Galatians 2:20 * Ezekiel 36:25-27 * 2 Corinthians 5:21 * Hebrews 10:14 * Proverbs 4:23 NEXT STEPS 1. Go live by faith in Christ. 2. Pay attention to sinful snares. 3. Celebrate God’s treasure. 4. As you pray, practice S3 - see, savor, and share. “If we do...
Jul 09, 2023•30 min
PRAY FOR ME: Faith Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Faith brings confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. TEXT - Hebrews 11:1-2, 12:1-3 OUTLINE 1. Faith does not lose hope Hebrews 11:1-2. Hebrews 11:8-12. 2. Faith trusts in times of trouble. Hebrews 11:13. Hebrews 11:32-40. 3. Faith keeps running. Hebrews 12:1-3 Romans 8:28 NEXT STEPS 1. Remind yourself - God is faithful and trustworthy. 2. Trust God - always. 3. Ask God to grow faith in you AND in the people you love. ...
Jul 02, 2023•32 min
PRAY FOR ME: Pray for Love Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - God commits to loving us forever. TEXT - Psalm 103:1-8, Psalm 118:1 1. It’s a completely selfish world. Judges 17:6 - Everyone did what was right in their own eyes. Psalm 119:36 - Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. 2. God’s loyal love is eternal and perfect. Psalm 118:1 - Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 103:8 - The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abound...
Jun 25, 2023•31 min
PRAY FOR ME: Pray for Wisdom Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Wisdom is one of the core four requests that bring flourishing. TEXT - Proverbs 3:5-8 1. Wisdom starts with the Fear of the Lord. · Proverbs 2:5 · Proverbs 10:27 · Proverbs 14:27 · Proverbs 15:16 2. Wisdom gives life and flourishing. · Proverbs 1 · Proverbs 6:15 · Proverbs 10:21 3. Wisdom goads us toward Jesus. · Ecclesiastes 12:9-12 · Luke 2:52 · Ephesians 1:17 · 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 NEXT STEPS · Ask God to give you wisdom. · Ask God to...
Jun 18, 2023•39 min
PRAY FOR ME: Pray for Wisdom Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Wisdom is one of the core four requests that bring flourishing. TEXT - Proverbs 3:5-8 1. Wisdom starts with the Fear of the Lord. · Proverbs 2:5 · Proverbs 10:27 · Proverbs 14:27 · Proverbs 15:16 2. Wisdom gives life and flourishing. · Proverbs 1 · Proverbs 6:15 · Proverbs 10:21 3. Wisdom goads us toward Jesus. · Ecclesiastes 12:9-12 · Luke 2:52 · Ephesians 1:17 · 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 NEXT STEPS · Ask God to give you wisdom. · Ask God to...
Jun 18, 2023•39 min
