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Rooted: An Overview

September 10, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis, Gary Sager, Pastor Steve Poole • Psalm 1, John 15

ROOTED: An Overview

Pastor Kent Landhuis (and guest panel)


THEME – Engaging the rhythms of rooted will connect you with God, the church, and your purpose.


TEXT – Psalm 1, John 15


1. What helps you abide with God?

I want to be like a tree… Psalm 1

Abide in me… John 15

Notes:


2. What are the rhythms?

Daily Devotion.

Prayer.

Repentance.

Sacrificial Generosity.

Serve the Community.

Share your Story.

Worship.


3. What interferes with these rhythms?

Life is noisy.

Notes


NEXT STEP: Commit to “Rooted”

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