Grace & Truth: The Best is Yet to Come
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - Jesus brings hope through scandal.
TEXT - Mark 14:27-31
1. Embrace the scandal of Jesus.
* Mark 14:27 “All of you will fall away.”
* Mark 6:3 “And they took offense at him.”
* Matthew 15:12 “(They) were offended when they heard this.”
2. Embrace the scandal of our weakness.
* Mark 14:29 “Even if all fall away, I will not.”
* 1 Corinthians 1:23. “...a stumbling block to the Jews, foolishness to the Gentiles.”
3. Embrace the hope of this scandal.
* 1 Corinthians 1:24 “Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”
* Mark 14:28 “BUT after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
* Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”
NEXT STEPS: Embrace the truth: the best is yet to come!
GO DEEPER: Real people. Need Jesus.
2025 Congregational Bright Spots:
* Real people coming to faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior.
* Revival in our community and around the world.
* Reading the whole Bible. (The Bible Recap.)
* Intergenerational disciples making disciples.
* Real people stepping up to teach and lead small groups.
* Renewed commitment to hospitality that welcomes all.
* Men and women engaging in new Sunday classes.
* Real people engaged in reaching our community. (Thank you for loving and serving real people in need.)
* Growth in the Alliance of Reformed Churches. (ARC)
* Faithful giving that met (and exceeded) our needs.
* Fifty-two weeks of God-centered worship, gospel-centered preaching, and relational discipleship.
* Reaching 100’s of families weekly in need of food.
* Leaders who love the Lord and love the church.
* And more…
2026 Congregational Goals:
* Real people coming to faith in Jesus.
* Real people growing as disciples. (beyond Sunday)
* Reaching the next generation of disciples.
* New small groups and small group new leaders.
* Launching dinner church as a successful outreach.
* Real people engaged in spiritual disciplines/pathways. (Nine practices coming in January)
* Next generation mentored/discipled by adults. (more intergenerational connections with children and youth.)
* Successful “Building Our Future Fund.” (Parking Lot resurfacing in 2026.)
* Develop a strategic plan for the next season of our congregational impact.
* Strengthen ARC partnerships.
* And more… We know that God has plans for Cedar Hills Community Church. God is NOT done with us. The best days are ahead!
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