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Rooted: Prayer

September 24, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

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 STEP: Pray always and never give up.

THE 7 ROOTED RHYTHMS

DAILY DEVOTION (Acts 2:42, 46) Scripture is the very Word of God. Through it, He equips us with all we need to learn about Him and live a life pleasing to Him.

PRAYER (Acts 2:42) One of the most important elements in any relationship is communication. Prayer is just that: engaging God in a conversation, sharing our hearts with Him, and spending time listening to His voice, both individually and in community.

REPENTANCE (Acts 2:37-39) With the help of the Spirit we take inventory of our lives, humbly and honestly confess our sin, and turn away from our sin toward God in surrender. Through Jesus’ offer of forgiveness, we receive true freedom.

SACRIFICIAL GENEROSITY (Acts 2:44-45) Giving demonstrates our dependence on God. In His generosity toward us, God desires that we, too, are generous and will use our resources as a tangible way to partner with Him in His work in the world.

SERVE THE COMMUNITY (Acts 2:44-45) We are called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to share God’s love by participating in the ministry of Jesus. He has given us agency with Him to fearlessly influence our society and the world.

SHARE YOUR STORY (Acts 2:14-36) The greatest gift we can ever give someone who doesn’t yet know Jesus is an introduction to Him. Sharing our life stories is the most powerful way to show the transforming power and salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

WORSHIP (Acts 2:26-28, 46-47) As children of God, it is important to consistently set aside time to remember what God has done, to thank Him for it, and to put Him on display as we give Him the glory. In all circumstances, we are called to practice God-centered worship.

Rooted: Worship

October 29, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

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 - My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NEXT STEPS: 1. Rhythm is a repeated pattern of regular activity. 2. Find a rhythm of personal and corporate worship. 3. Keep a rhythm of personal and corporate worship.

Rooted: Tell Your Story

October 22, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Psalm 107:1–9

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) 3. Telling your “But God” Story. * Your life without Jesus. (need) * How Jesus came to you. (plea) * How Jesus sustains you. (God’s response) NEXT STEPS: 1. Cry out to God in your need. 2. Give thanks to God for rescuing you. 3. Tell your story.

Rooted: Repentance

October 1, 2023 • Pastor Steve Poole • Psalm 51

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 to healing and restoration. (James 5:16) 4. Repentance is a life-long rhythm of all Christians. (Matt. 4:17) NEXT STEPS 1. Repent for salvation. 2. Repent of habitual sin. 3. Repent of nagging sin. 4. Experience peace in the Gospel.