Songs of Abundance Forgiveness: Songs of Safety

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Songs of Abundance Forgiveness: Songs of Safety

March 3, 2024 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

Songs of Abundant Forgiveness: Songs of Safety

Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - God is safe. Church should be safe too.

TEXT - Psalm 32

1. God is our hiding place.

* Psalm 32:6-7

* The rising waters will not harm us.

* Troubles will not find us.

* Songs of deliverance surround us.

2. Forgiveness is a blessing.

* Psalm 32:1-5

* Zephaniah 3:17

* Isaiah 43:1-3

* John 3:16-17

3. Safety is for everyone.

* Psalm 32:8-11

* Teach everyone about the safe place of refuge in God.

* Live in ways that enhance safe places for everyone.

NEXT STEPS:

1. Enter. Am I open to accept everyone?

2. See. Am I willing to really see everyone?

3. Touch. Am I ready to pour into someone?

ABUNDANT LOVE: A YEAR OF LIVING WITH OPEN HANDS

Week 9 – Freely, Freely

REFLECTION

There is an old gospel song that says, “Freely, Freely you have received. Freely, Freely give. Go in my name and because you believe, others will know that I live.” We received grace, mercy, compassion and forgiveness - freely. And we are the kind of people who create safe spaces for others to receive these same blessings.

READINGS

Day 1. John 3:16-17.

Day 2. Ephesians 2:8-10

Day 3. Romans 8:1-2

Day 4. 1 John 1:9

Day 5. 2 Corinthians 5:21

MEDITATION

Think of a person who makes you feel safe - what qualities do they possess? How can you be less judgmental and more welcoming? What can you do to build bridges toward someone who feels unwelcome or unloved?

PRAYER

God of grace, I thank you for freely accepting me while I was still a sinner. I was far worse than I realized and at the same time more loved than I ever thought possible. I praise you, God, for your generous love toward me. Now I ask your Spirit to guide me so that I can show that same kind of love to others. Help me to hear your voice, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

Songs of Abundant Forgiveness: A New Song

April 7, 2024 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: A New Song Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4 TEXT - Psalm 40 1. Set your Feet on the Rock! * Psalm 40:1-2 * Psalm 18:1-3 2. Tell the Story to Everyone! * Psalm 40:9-10 * Psalm 107:1-3 3. Rejoice in God’s awesomeness! * Psalm 40:16 * Psalm 99:1-3 APPLICATION 1. Romans 2:4 - Celebrate God’s Kindness. 2. Make the Kindness Pledge. What is a Abundant Love? https://cedarhillscr.org/abundant-love

Remember the Resurrection (Easter)

March 31, 2024 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS Remember the Resurrection Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Resurrection reshapes our lives… forget not. TEXT - Psalm 103 1. Remembering resurrection reshapes our souls. * Psalm 103:1-2 * Isaiah 17:10, 48:9-10 * Joshua 4:6-7 2. Remembering resurrection reshapes our values. * Psalm 103:3-10 * Deuteronomy 8:1-5 * 2 Peter 1:5-8 3. Remembering resurrection reshapes our lives. * Psalm 103:11-22 * Mark 16:1-7 * John 12:12-19 NEXT STEPS 1. Does your memory of God’s work in you ignite passion? 2. Has your memory of God’s work in you grown cold? 3. Do you have no memory of God’s work in you? What is a Abundant Love? https://cedarhillscr.org/abundant-love

Songs of Abundance Forgiveness: Hosannas and Hallelujahs

March 24, 2024 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Psalm 118

SONGS OF ABUNDANT FORGIVENESS: Hosannas and Hallelujahs Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Our victorious Messiah offers songs of rejoicing when we are rescued. TEXT - Psalm 118 1. Hosanna - “Save us.” 2. Hallelujah - “Praise God! 3. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. · Psalm 118:26 · Zechariah 9:9 · John 12:12-19 4. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good - his love endures forever. · Psalm 118:1, 29 · Psalm 136 NEXT STEPS: · Praise God for his enduring love. · Tell someone about God’s goodness. What is a Abundant Love? https://cedarhillscr.org/abundant-love