Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Lord’s Prayer: Your Will Be DonePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - 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 7:1-10OUTLINE - 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 God’s mercies to offer your very selves to Him, a living sacrifice, dedicated and fit for His acceptance, the worship offered by mind and heart. Adapt yourselves no longer to the pattern of the present world, but let your minds be remade and your whole nature thus transformed. Then you will be able to discern the will of God and to know it is good, acceptable, and perfect." Romans 12:1-2 NEB2. We ground our confidence in God’s authority. * Luke 7:1-10 * Matthew 8:23-27 * Luke 7:11-17 * Luke 7:36-50 * Matthew 8:28-343. We re

The Lord’s Prayer: Your Kingdom ComePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Teach us to pray for more of God’s Kingdom to come - right now!TEXT - Luke 11:1-2, Luke 14:16-23OUTLINE1. Pray for God’s Kingdom to come.* Luke 11:2* Psalm 47:8* Psalm 103:19* Isaiah 52:7* Revelation 19:62. 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 the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, 'Mine!'” ~ Abraham Kuyper3. Live into God’s rule. * Your kingdom come… on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10)* Luke 7:1-23* “The Kingdom of God is where what God wants done is done.” Dallas WillardNEXT STEPS* Pray.

The Lord’s Prayer: Father, Hallowed Be Thy NameSteve PooleTHEME – The only thing my heart should be hallowing—worshipping—is God.TEXT – Luke 11:1-4Hallowed 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 Solas1. 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 alone)5. Sola Scriptura (as taught with the final and decisive authority of Scripture alone)“Father, hallowed be thy name”All that is--bows down,all that breathes--cries outat the mention of Your name.Earth and heaven shoutpraise that shakes the groundfor the glory of Your name.

The Lord’s Prayer: Lord, Teach Us to PraySteve PooleTHEME - What does God want to do in my life in 2023?TEXT – Luke 11:1-4OUTLINEWhat 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 11:1-42. “Opening Windows to God.” ~Frank Laubach * 1 Timothy 2:1 * James 5:13-183. Lord, Teach Us to Pray…* …more expectantly* …more for the sick* …more for our lost loved ones* …more for deliverance from our vices* …more for our leaders* …more for the lost, dark, hopeless world and peopleNEXT STEPS1. Pray “Lord, teach me to pray.” Every day this week.2. Make a plan to “open windows to God” at least once every hour this week.3. Pray every day.4. Intercession. Thanksgiving (SIT)5. Start a prayer journal - write down your prayers

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: GloryPastor Kent Landhuis

A Weary World Rejoices: A Sound of Angel Voices.Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - 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 died for us.1 John 4:10. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.Psalm 107:1. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2. Love Protects.Angels rescue Hagar. Genesis 16.Angels save Lot. Genesis 19.Angels comfort Jacob. Genesis 28.Angels deliver Daniel. Daniel 10.Angels defeat Gideon’s enemies. Judges 6. 3. Love Corrects.An angel tells Zechariah about his baby. Luke 1.An angel tells Mary about her baby. Luke 1An angel tells Joseph

A Weary World Rejoices: The Thrill of HopePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - 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 fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord - and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:1-3a2. Embrace the disruptive kingdom.He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:4bFor to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:13. Assume the posture of peace.They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the e

A Weary World Rejoices: A World PiningPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - 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 31:12. Take a breath.Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution, he will come to save you.” ~ Isaiah 35:4-5God’s now and not yet “will come” promises. O come, o come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here.Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. ~ Isaiah 7:143. Rest and Rejoice.Then will the eyes of the blind

WALKING WITH JESUS: Relational & IntentionalSteve Poole THEME – Follow me, and I will make you fishers of menTEXT – 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 disciple is like being a part of a family. "While loneliness and isolation are unavoidable realitiesof living in this fallen world, relationships give richness and growth to our lives. God created us for connection.Fullness comes to us when we have a solid vertical connection with God and strong horizontal connectionswith others we can pour our love into." ~ Rabbi Sobel NEXT STEPS1. Am I willing to ask God to give me the name of someone who can disciple me? And am I brave enough to ask them to be my spiritual mentor/parent?2. Am

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and FruitLeah CarolanTHEME – The Father is glorified by much fruit.TEXT – John 15:1-8REVIEWJesus 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 BibleCharacter Fruit – Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)Conduct Fruit – Fruit of Righteousness (Philippians 1:11)Convert Fruit – Making new disciples (Romans 7:4-5)The Story of the Vineyard (John 15:1-8)Jesus is the vine.God the Father is the gardener.Grapes are a symbol of blessing/abiding.Four Levels of Fruit Bearing from John 15No Fruit.FruitMore FruitMuch FruitHow to move from…No fruit to fruit: Address Sin. (John 15:2a)Fruit to more fruit: Accept Pruning. (John 15:2b)More fruit to much fruit: Abide in Jesus. (John 15:5)Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-20)A talent is 1.4 million dollars.Jesus is the master. We are the investment.The Kingdom of God is a sure investm

WALKING WITH JESUS: Leading Into the FuturePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - It’s a great day to follow Jesus.TEXT - Matthew 9:35-38REVIEWHS… 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. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 3. Harvest Ready.Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”Luke 10:1-15. A harvest ready church.10:1-4. Follow our specific call.10:5-6. Fulfill our direct commission.10:7-8. Pursue clear objectives.10:9-15. Maintain confident convictions.NEXT STEPSWhere do we feel called to bring the g

WALKING WITH JESUS: Intentional Loving RelationshipsSteve PooleTHEME - Whatever good we do is the work of God through us.TEXT - Matthew 9:9-13, 9:18-38, 10:1Holy Spirit POWERP - Praying as JesusO - Obeying like JesusW - Word centered like JesusE - Exalting the FatherR - Relational like Jesus1. Jesus prioritized people.2. Jesus saw people, not problems * “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.” ~ Matthew 9:9 * Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. ~ Matthew 9:22 * But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. ~ Matthew 9:25 * When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ~ Matthew 9:26REFLECT: * “Am I really willing to be kind to people regardless of their problems?” * “Never let a p

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the FatherPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Whatever good we do is the work of God through us.. TEXT - John 17:1-11Focus verse: "Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one." ~ John 17:11bOUTLINEReviewHS… Holy Spirit dependence.P… Prayerful guidance.O… Obedient living.W… Word-centered hearts. E… Exalting the Father in everything.R… Relational intentionality.1. The Father Sustains All Things. "Protect them by the power of your name…" * Genesis 49-50 * Psalm 121 * Romans 8:28-35 * Luke 13:1-8 2. The Father Shares His Authority. " …the name you gave me…" * Psalm 135:6 * Job 42:2 * John 15:5 * Luke 10:1-24 3. The Father Unites All Followers."...so that they may be one as we are one." * Psalm 133:1 * John 13:35 * Ephesians 4:1-6 * John 17 NEXT STEPS * Surrender * Worship * Serve

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and ScriptureGary SagerTHEME - Jesus is our model—we need to know His view of ScriptureTEXT - Matthew 5:17-20OUTLINE1. Walk With Jesus: ReviewHoly Spirit Dependence is: * P.rayerful Guidance * O.bedient Living * W.ord-Centered/Scripture * E.xalting the Father * R.elational Intentionality2. Jesus believed the Scriptures point to Him.  * Luke 4:22 - He began by saying to them, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.” * John 5:30 - You pour over the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them, and yet they testify about me. * Luke 24:27 - Then beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted for them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.3. Jesus believed the Scriptures were perfect and true and they are to be obeyed and taught. * John 10:35 Scripture can’t be broken * John 17:17 Your Word is Truth * John 14:15 If you Love me, keep my commands * John 15:10 remain in love by keeping commandments * Matthew 4:1-11 – Fight Satan’s schem

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and ObediencePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Disciples who walk with Jesus hear and do. TEXT - Matthew 7:13-29OUTLINE1. 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 perfect.2. Jesus obeyed. John 5:30 - By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.John 8:29 - The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.Luke 11:28 - Jesus replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.3. Disciples obey - we hear AND do.John 14:15. If you love me, keep my commands.Matthew 7:13-29 - Two ways. (13-14); Two trees. (15-20); Two claims. (21-23); Two builders. (24-29)Matthew 25:31-46. Sheep and Goats.Matthew 13:24-30. Wheat and Weeds. “On the last day, God

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and PrayerPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Praying like Jesus moves us into radical discipleship.TEXT - Luke 22:39-45OUTLINE1. 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 Lammot 2. Why pray radical prayers? * We pray because we can’t help it. Three essentials: Help, Thanks. Wow. * "Jesus gave them this answer: 'Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.'" ~John 5:19 * “God is there to help. That’s what God’s job is.” ~ Anne Lammot3. When do we pray radical prayers? * "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went to a solitary place, where he prayed." ~ Mark 1:35* We pray when we know our total dependence on God.* “Most good, honest pra

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the Holy SpiritSteve PooleTEXT - Luke 3:21-22,  Luke 4:1-2, Luke 4:14-21OUTLINE1. Jesus was FULL of the Holy Spirit, and so are WEa. “And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness” ~ Luke 4:1b. “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” ~ Acts 2:2-42. Jesus was LED by the Holy Spirit, and so are WEa. “And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.” ~ Luke 4:1b. “Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.” ~ Galatians 5:25 (NLT)3. Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit, and so are WEa. ”And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit

WALKING LIKE JESUS: The Son of ManPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - How Human is Jesus?TEXT - Hebrews 2:10-13, 14-18OUTLINEFor this reason, he had to be made like them, fully human in every way. Hebrews 2:17a1. 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’s nature. He holds everything together by his powerful words! Hebrews 1:3 2. Embrace the Suffering Son of Man.Since the children are made of flesh and blood, it’s logical that the Savior took on flesh and blood in order to rescue them by his death. Hebrews 2:14Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:183. Honor the Triumphant Son of Man. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death - even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name. Philippians 2:

WALKING WITH JESUS: The Heart of Jesus.Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Grow a Heart Like JesusTEXT - John 13:1-17OUTLINE - Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them  to the end. John 13:1bGrow 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 another. John 13:34-35Grow a confident heart. * Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. John 13:3-4Grow a servant's heart.  * Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,  and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.  Matthew 20:26-28Grow a humble heart.  * Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conce

4-Chair Discipleship: Abiding GrowthPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - All living things grow.TEXT - John 15:1-10OUTLINEI 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 15:51. Cultivate Patience. * Growth is hard. * Growth takes a long time. 2. Cultivate Focus. * Growth requires a relationship with Jesus. * Growth requires a relationship with one another. 3. Cultivate Steadfastness. * Growth has no finish line. * Growth brings more growth.NEXT STEPS1. Abide in Jesus.2. Keep abiding.