Rooted
Connect With God, The Church, Your Purpose
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.
Rooted: Sacrificial Generosity
October 15, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis
ROOTED: Sacrificial Generosity Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We are blessed to be a blessing. TEXT - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 OUTLINE 1. The Threat of Money. * 1 Timothy 6:10 * Matthew 6:24 2. The Rhythms of Giving. * Giving germinates out of God’s Grace. * Giving sprouts as a Joyful Response. * Giving grows into Sacrificial Generosity. * Giving flourishes in Worshipful Delight. * Giving bears fruit by Holy Spirit Guidance. * Giving multiplies with generous Wealth Management. 3. The Joy of Generosity. * 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 * Acts 4:32-36 NEXT STEPS: 1. Ask God what you should give. 2. Give whatever God tells you to give.
Rooted: Serve Others
October 8, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis
ROOTED: Serve Others Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”~ John 15:12 TEXT - Mark 10:35-45 Whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. Mark 10:44 1. Servants surrender. Mark 10:43-45 Romans 12:10 2. Servants embrace humility. Philippians 2:1-11 Galatians 5:13 3. Servants show compassion. Mark 6:34 Acts 2:44-45 4. Servants remain patient. 2 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:16 NEXT STEPS: Accept Jesus. (Let Jesus serve you!) Celebrate God’s Love. (See how much God serves you!) Serve Someone. (Love out of the overflow of God’s love!) 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: 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: 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 – http://www.odb.org 3. WORDS OF HOPE A daily verse with short devotional reflections: http://www.woh.org/devotional 4. YOUVERSION BIBLE This is one of the most popular Bible apps with a ton of reading plans. http://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. http://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. http://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: 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”