Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

LENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Gluttony - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross.TEXTS - James 1:12-15, Matthew 4:1-4, Psalm 36:1-10OUTLINEAre you seeking the real thing or settling for a cheap substitute?A. Sin: Not the way it’s supposed to be.1. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth - and it was good. (Genesis 1)2. Cursed is the ground because of you. (Genesis 3:17a)B. Ground Rules: James 1:12-151. Own your own lust.2. Your lust is not a secret.3. Confessing lust brings hope.C. Gluttony: A disordered desire to consume. 1. A glutton raids the icebox to cure spiritual malnutrition. (Fredrick Buechner)2. It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ (Matthew 4:4)3. Taste and see that the Lord is good! (Psalm 34:1-10)D. Next Steps 1. Look at your own soul.2. Where do you settle for cheap substitutes?3. Confess your gluttony.4. Go live in freedom!SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF CEDAR HILLSwww.ceda