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Rooted: Daily Devotions

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis

ROOTED: Daily Devotions

Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - A Daily Devotion is the spiritual practice of dwelling in the Word to connect with God.

TEXT - Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Throughout history - from generation to generation - right up to today people connect with God through the practice of daily devotions. This connection with God transforms us.

1. Remember.

* Deuteronomy 6:1-12.

* Daily reminders help us remember that God is always with us.

2. Renew.

* Nehemiah 8:1-12

* Daily inspiration renews us from the inside out.

3. Remake.

* Isaiah 64:8

* Daily we are in the hands of a loving potter being remade.

NEXT STEP: Practice Daily Devotions

1. Ask God to speak to you.

2. Read a passage. Listen.

3. Meditate on the passage.

4. Pray.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL HELPS

1. BOOKS OR BOOKLETS

There are countless excellent devotional books or booklets available. Talk to any of our Staff or leaders to get a recommendation.

2. OUR DAILY BREAD

Classic devotional readings available in print, to your email, online, or with the new app – www.odb.org

3. WORDS OF HOPE

A daily verse with short devotional reflections: www.woh.org/devotional

4. YOUVERSION BIBLE

This is one of the most popular Bible apps with a ton of reading plans. www.youversion.com

5. SOLID JOYS - John Piper Daily Devotional App

A daily devotional app from the ministry of John Piper offers short but substantive readings to feed your joy in Jesus every day of the year. www.desiringgod.org

6. NEW CITY CATECHISM

This is a modern-day resource aimed at helping children and adults alike learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers. www.newcitycatechism.com

7. Daily Bible Devotion App, d365, Morning and Evening Devotionals, etc. Free Apps to guide your daily rhythms. Available in your app Store.

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.