Cedar Hills Community Church
Worship and events at Cedar Hills Community Church. We are live online Sundays at 8:30am and 11am. Local to Cedar Rapids, Iowa? Join us in person and experience forgiveness, authenticity, hospitality and restoration among a community of others who seek to love, belong and serve Jesus.
Episodes
The Most Excellent Way: Watering Hole Scuttlebutt
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - We are called to do God’s will no matter what.
TEXT - John 4
OUTLINE
Jesus said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:34
1. Scuttlebutt can be a rumor, gossip, idle talk or breaking news.
• John 4:3-6
• Scuttlebutt can be true or untrue.
2. Even when true, scuttlebutt can be ha...
The Most Excellent Way: Our Calling
Pastor Steve Poole
TEXT – Exodus 4:1-16
1. You are called.
“To be called by God out of the world and into the body of Christ is the highest vocation possible.” ~R.C. Sproul
2. You are called to be the Body of Christ.
“Y'all”
3. You are called to do the work of ministry.
“We don’t just have God’s gifts. We are God’s gifts to his church. So m...
The Most Excellent Way: Service in Worship
Pastor Leah Carolan
THEME – Sunday mornings serve God and the church body.
TEXT – Exodus 8:1, Romans 12:1
1. Let my people go that they may avad.” Exodus 8:1
• a. work, serve, till, or worship
• b. Exodus 8:1, Exodus 3:12, Joshua 24:15, Psalm 100:2
• c. Humiliating or flourishing
2. Rules for Worship/Service
• a. Exclusive devotion
...
The Most Excellent Way: Blessed Maturity
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - Measure the fruit of maturity.
TEXT - Ephesians 4:11-16
1. Unity
• Ephesians 4:11-13
• Ephesians 4:3-6
• Romans 12:4-5
2. Joy
• Psalm 133:1
• Isaiah 61:10
• John 15:11
3. Stability
• Ephesians 4:14-16
• Mark 10:42-45
• Matthew 7:16-20
NEXT STEPS
1. Serve.
2. Enjoy it.
JOURNAL - Where ...
The Most Excellent Way: Right Person, Right Place, Right Time
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - We serve according to our God-given giftedness.
TEXT - Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:10
1. God gives gifts.
• Romans 12:6-8
• 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
2. Gifts build up the body.
• Ephesians 4:7, 11-13
• 1 Peter 4:10
• Mark 10:43-45
3. Gifts determine service.
• Right person, right place, right time.
• “Th...
Service: The Most Excellent Way
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - Whoever wants to be great must be the servant of all.
TEXT - Mark 10:35-45
1. The “Drum Major Instinct” is real.
• Mark 10:35-37
• Philippians 2:3-4
2. Jesus models “the most excellent” way.
• Mark 10:42-44
• 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
3. We demonstrate love by “laying down our life.”
•&nb...
Be a Witness: Testimony
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - The power of our testimony rests not on human cleverness, but on the transforming power of God.
TEXT - 2 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 9:35-38
1. Know Jesus.
• 1 Corinthians 15:3
• Philippians 3:7-8
• Galatians 6:14
2. Embrace Weakness.
• John 9:25
• Mark 5:18-20
• Acts 1:8
3. Rest in God’s power.
• Zechariah 4:6
&...
Be a Witness: Good News
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - God calls us to give a testimony.
TEXT - 1 Peter 2:9-16
1. Testimony #1 - Good deeds.
• “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary, use words.” Unknown
• 1 Peter 2:12,15
2. Testimony #2 - Good news.
• Luke 2:10-11
• Romans 1:16
• Mark 16:15
• 2 Corinthians 15:1-4
3. Testimony #3 - Good Jesus.
• 1 Peter 3:15
• Ephesians 6:15
• 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
NEXT STEPS
1. Describe ...
Be a Witness: Hospitality
Pastor Steve Poole
SCRIPTURE: Luke 19:1-10
1. Hospitality was modeled by Jesus.
• Luke 19:1-10
• Luke 7:37
2. Hospitality isn’t hosting, it's loving others well.
• φιλοξενία - Philo - to love + Xenos - strangers (others)
• Romans 12:13
• 1 Peter 4:8-10
• Hebrews 13:1-2
3. Hospitality creates opportunities to share the gospel.
NEXT STEPS
1. Pray who God wants you to invite to share a meal with and practice h...
Witness: Love - August 9, 2026
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - People not projects.
TEXT - Acts 1:8
Love every person.
2 Corinthians 5:14. The Love of Christ compels me.
Witness is an act of love.
Love every person at every threshold. (Mark 4:26-29)
Trust.
Curiosity.
Openness.
Seeking.
Follower.
Love every person, at every stage, over the long term.
Acts 1:8
Acts 28:24
NEXT STEPS
Journal and pray. W...
Can I get a Witness? - August 2, 2026
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - Jesus said, “You will be my witnesses.”
TEXT - Acts 1:1-8
Be a clear witness.
Luke 1:1-4
Acts 1:1-3
1 John 1:1-3
Acts 4:20
Be a credible witness.
Acts 1:8
Matthew 5:13-16
Be a comfortable witness.
1 Peter 3:15
Isaiah 43:10
NEXT STEPS
Journal and pray. What would help me be a more comfortable witness?
Better Together July 26, 2026
Pastor Kent Landhuis,
THEME - We love one another in practical everyday ways.
TEXT - John 15:12-13
1. Community is not an idea but a way of life.
a. 1 Corinthians 12:21-31
b. Acts 2:5, 7-9
c. Revelation 7:9-10
2. This way of life creates a better world for everyone.
a. John 15:5, 12-13
b. “Individualism leads to th...
Christian Community and Conflict Date: July 12th, 2026
Pastor Steve Poole
Key Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16
Where there is community, there will be conflict
Christian conflict #1: Go directly to the person you have the conflict
Gal. 2:11 & Matt. 18:15
Christian Conflict #2: Be humble, respectful and loving
Christian Conflict #3: Discern the level of offense and level of relationship
NEXT S...
Loving as God’s Citizens July 5, 2026
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - We make the world a better place for everyone by loving our neighbors.
TEXT - Luke 10:25-37
Is there a better way?
What if we used fewer words?
What if we showed more mercy?
NEXT STEPS
Fast from the news.
Plunge into the Gospel.
Love someone.
What are you running from? June 28, 2026
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - We need one another to find freedom from shame.
TEXT - Mark 5:24-34
Ashamed and on the run.
Facing shame to find healing.
NEXT STEPS
Start small and slow.
Don’t quit.
Together is Better June 21, 2026
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - We seek out Spirit-led connections of deeper belonging.
TEXT - Acts 2:37-47
1. Embrace deeper belonging.
• Resist isolation, alienation, and division.
• Find a family.
2. Pursue deeper connection.
• See and be seen.
• Know and be known.
• Love and be loved.
3. Risk deeper relationships.
• A new command...
Over the Top Generosity Every Day June 14, 2026
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - When we abide in Jesus, we become like Jesus who was rich, yet for our sake became poor, so that we, through his poverty, might become rich.
TEXT - 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Give generously as a response to blessing.
2 Corinthians 8:7-8
Luke 6:38
Give generously because God gave generously.
2 Corinthians 8:9
...
Practicing Generosity: The Principle of Sowing and Reaping Date: June 7, 2026
Pastor Steve Poole
Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12
1. Giving generously is sowing not losing
“So let me urge you to be a bit more reckless in your giving, and to have a good laugh about it as you give.” (Gary Millar)
2. We generously sow our time, talents, and treasures
3. Sow generously to harvest an enri...
Part 2: Generosity Worldview
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - A generous life transforms everything.
TEXT - Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
The world needs improvement.
• Hebrews 13:14
• Jeremiah 29:7
Generosity transforms the world.
• Hebrews 13:2
• Matthew 5:38-42
• Luke 6:27-36
Give the gift of transformation.
• Galatians 5:16-23
• Micah 7:7
NEXT STEPS
• Pray.
• Give.
• Wait.
• See.
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