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Abundance: God's Abundance

February 4, 2024 • Pastor Steve Poole • Genesis 3:10–24

ABUNDANCE: God's Abundance

Pastor Steve Poole

TEXT: Genesis 3:10-24

1. God’s abundance on display in Genesis 1-3

a. Creation

b. Relationship

c. Provision

d. Deliverance

2. THE BAD... Sin is real and has real consequences

a. Sin is rejecting, ignoring, or disobeying God.

b. Sin alienates us from God.

c. Sin turns blessings into curses.

d. Sin fractures human relationships.

e. Sin leads to death.

3. THE GOOD... God sends a redeemer (Jesus)

a. Romans 3:23-26

b. Romans 6:22-23

c. Ephesians 2:4-6

NEXT STEPS

1. Abide in God’s abundance

2. Forgive someone.

3. Look for a way you can bless someone with something they don’t deserve.

4. Check out the New City Catechism. YOUTUBE

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ABUNDANT LOVE: A YEAR OF LIVING WITH OPEN HANDS

WEEK 5: God is Protector.

REFLECTION

God is our protector. There are many instances in the Bible about God as our Hiding Place, our Shelter, our Fortress—one under whose wings we can take refuge. Taking refuge in God is not an act of weakness, but a countercultural act of courage and faith in the Almighty strength of God. As you read through this week’s readings, identify the ways God describes his protection of His children.

READINGS

Day 1. Psalm 91:1-2

Day 2. Psalm 91:3-4

Day 3. Psalm 91:5-8

Day 4. Psalm 91:9-10

Day 5. Psalm 91:13-16

MEDITATION

Do I trust God as my protector? Am I quick to run to Him? Or quick to hide?

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, thank you for your promise of protection to those who love and keep your commandments. Help me to find my rest under your wings this week.

What is a Abundant Love? https://cedarhillscr.org/abundant-love/

Abundance: An Abundance of Seeing

February 11, 2024 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Genesis 1:27

Abundance: An Abundance of Seeing Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Every person we meet is made in the image of God. TEXT - Genesis 1:27 OUTLINE 1. Mankind was made in the image of God. - Genesis 1:26-31 - Genesis 2:7 - “God-breathed is warmly personal, with the face-to-face intimacy of a kiss and the significance that this was an act of giving as well as making; and self-giving at that.” Derek Kidner 2. Everyone is made in the image of God. - Genesis 1:27 - ‘Since man has sinned, he is certainly not as fully like God as he was before… Though man is still in the image of God, in every aspect of life some parts of that image have been distorted or lost.” Wayne Grudem. 3. You are made in the image of God. - “Human beings need recognition as much as we need food and water. No crueler punishment can be devised than to not see someone, to render them unimportant or invisible.” ~ David Brooks - Genesis 16:13 NEXT STEPS: - Take a moment with each person you meet this week - to really see them. - With each person you see this week remind yourself, “They are made in the image of God.” --------------------------------------- ABUNDANT LOVE: A YEAR OF LIVING WITH OPEN HANDS Week 6 - God’s Image REFLECTION We are made in the image of a living God. Not only us, but every person we encounter every day is made in God’s image. How does this truth change how we interact about others? With those we love? Those that annoy us? Those that cut us off in traffic or berate us at our job or school? How does this change how you see yourself? READINGS Day 1. Genesis 1:26-31 Day 2. Genesis 2:7 Day 3. Genesis 16:13 Day 4. Colossians 3:10 Day 5. Psalm 8:4-6 MEDITATION Made in the image of God, loved by God, are you able to love yourself as much as God loves you? PRAYER Help me, Father, to love in the way that You love. Help me to see my neighbor as an image-bearer of the one True and Holy God. Show me how to love them and myself as You have loved! WHAT IS ABUNDANT LOVE https://cedarhillscr.org/abundant-love

Abundance: Is Forgiveness Scarce or Abundant?

January 28, 2024 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Genesis 3:1–13

Abundance: Is Forgiveness Scarce or Abundant? Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We will not thrive with a scarcity mindset. TEXT - Genesis 3:1-13 1. Doubt - Did God really say? * Genesis 3:1 * Psalm 27:1 2. Disguise - They realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings. * Genesis 3:2-8 * Hebrews 4:13 3. Denial - She gave me the fruit. * Genesis 3:9-13 * Romans 8:1 NEXT STEPS: 1. Celebrate that God has forgiven you. 2. Extend forgiveness to someone who needs it - and don’t hold back. ---------------------------------------------------- ABUNDANT LOVE: A Year of Living with Open Hands Week 4: God is Love. REFLECTION God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love. God calls us to live in His lavish love and then to share that lavish love with others. This kind of love is lived out with generosity that cannot be overlooked. When we know how much God loved us, we cannot help but love others. READINGS Day 1. Exodus 34:5-7 Day 2. 1 Corinthians 13. Day 3. John 13:31-35 Day 4. 1 John 4:7-21 Day 5. 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 MEDITATION Do my actions match what I say about love? PRAYER Loving Father, thank you for being slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Your patience with me is amazing. Show me how to show love to those around me.

Abundance: Together is Better

January 21, 2024 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Genesis 2:4–20

Abundance: Together is Better Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We enjoy God’s abundant provision in community. TEXT - Genesis 2:4-20 OUTLINE 1. God Makes Everything Good. * Genesis 1:28 * Genesis 1:31 * Genesis 2:4 2. It is Not Good to be Alone. * Genesis 2:7-8 * Genesis 2:15-18 * Genesis 2:21-25 3. God Invites us Together. * Genesis 1:26-27 * Genesis 3:8 * Psalm 116 NEXT STEPS: * Take a walk with God. * Take a walk with another person. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ABUNDANT LOVE: A Year of Living with Open Hands WEEK 3: God created us to bear His image. REFLECTION We are God’s children, made in his image and called to increasingly bear his likeness. We are called to reflect his light into a world of darkness and when we do this we bring God glory. When we reflect God’s nature, we become more fully alive to the purposes that God has for us. READINGS Day 1. Genesis 1:26-27 Day 2. Genesis 5:1-2 Day 3. Matthew 5:13-16 Day 4. Romans 8:28-30 Day 5. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 MEDITATION What does it mean to bear God’s image? How can we better reflect God’s image in us? PRAYER Father, you made me in your image and call me to grow into it. Please let me reflect more of your glory to those around me.