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February 26, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Matthew 19:13–16, Matthew 18:1–3

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?

* James 1:17. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

A - Act like a Kid.

* Matthew 18:3. Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

* Hebrews 11:1. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

P - Put your trust in God.

* Hebrews 4:16. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

* Matthew 6:5-8. We don’t need to keep babbling on and on.

NEXT STEPS

* Ask your Father for anything.

* Lift others to the Father in your thoughts and prayers.

Resurrection Prayers

April 16, 2023 • Pastor Steve Poole • Ephesians 1:15–23

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 over ALL other powers. (Ephesians 1:21) 5. God’s immeasurable power gives Jesus authority over His body the Church. (Ephesians 1:22) 6. God’s immeasurable power is displayed in ALL FULLNESS in the Church. (Ephesians 1:23) NEXT STEPS 1. Do you know the assurance and hope we have through faith in Jesus Christ’ death and resurrection? 2. How can you find comfort, peace, hope, and encouragement in knowing God’s immeasurable power toward us? 3. Pray for an outpouring of more of God’s mighty power to save the lost and strengthen His people. 4. Pray, “God enlighten the eyes of my heart so that I may know you and your mighty power more”. SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF CEDAR HILLS http://www.cedarhillscr.org/give

Believe the Impossible: Easter

April 9, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • 1 Corinthians 15

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 of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep." 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 2. Embrace an impossible truth. a. "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." 1 Corinthians 15:19-22 b. "It is impossible for people to save themselves, but everything is possible for God." Matthew 19:26 (GW) 3. Discover an impossible hope. a. "If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied." 1 Corinthians 15:19 b. “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 NEXT STEPS Believe that Jesus died for you! Believe that Jesus was raised to life for you! Believe that in Jesus - God loves you! Believe that God can do the impossible!

Trusting Prayers

April 2, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Matthew 26:36–46, Luke 23:33, Luke 23:46, Hebrews 10:23, John 12:20–36

Thoughts and Prayers: Trusting Prayers Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus demonstrates postures that lead to trusting God. TEXT -https://www.bible.com/bible/111/luk.23.46.niv 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 God even if it disrupts our lives. God is the potter, we are the clay. John 12:20-36 4. We pray passionate prayers as Jesus prayed in the Garden and we trust that God will help us remain vigilant. Matthew 26:36-46 5. We need forgiveness, God wants to forgive and Jesus offers forgiveness so we are the kind of people who forgive others. Luke 23:33 LUKE 23:46 - "Jesus called out with a loud voice, 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.' When he had said this, he breathed his last." Three postures that lead to trusting God. 1. Hosanna Hope. a. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/psa.118.25-29.niv b. God promises to save. (Isaiah 12:2) c. Wave your hands in praise. 2. Humble Abandonment. a. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/psa.31.1-5.niv b. God is our refuge. (Isaiah 57:13) c. Open palms of acceptance. 3. Prayerful Surrender. a. https://www.bible.com/bible/111/psa.31.6-8.niv b. God’s way is not our way. (Isaiah 55:8-9) c. Bow down in surrender to God’s way. NEXT STEPS 1. Praise God for his saving work in Jesus. 2. Pray for wisdom and courage to abandon idols. 3. Bow down and surrender to God’s plan.