Cedar Hills Community Church

Cedar Hills Community Church

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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.

Sep 6

Be a Witness: Testimony

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 • Matthew 9:35-38 NEXT STEPS 1. Declutter your testimony. 2. Ditch the pressure. 3. Shift the burden.
Aug 30

Be a Witness: Good News

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 what Jesus has done. 2. Describe what Jesus is doing. 3. This is your testimony. Share it.
Aug 16

Be a Witness: Hospitality

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 hospitality. (unbelieving neighbor or coworker) 2. Invite them over and be hospitable 3. Make a plan to practice hospitality regularly. JOURNAL PROMPT What keeps me from practicing hospitality with my neighbors and coworkers?
Aug 9

Be A Witness: Love

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. Who is my low hanging fruit? Love someone who does not yet follow Jesus. Go deeper: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/900376?session=949542&position=0&drawer=study-guide
Aug 2

Be A Witness: Can I get a Witness?

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? Send your journal thoughts to Kent@cedarhillscr.org. Invest in growing in your practice of witness for the next 5 weeks. JOURNAL PROMPT What would help me be more comfortable as a witness for Jesus? REFLECTION The woman in John 4 went to the local well to get water. When she arrived, she met Jesus. After her encounter with Jesus she becomes a witness. This is what happened: Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him. (John 4:28-30) A simple testimony can have a profound effect. When is the last time you shared what Jesus has done? PRAYER LORD, Thank you for saving me and calling me to belong to you. Please forgive me for the times I’ve failed to tell others about you. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me boldness. Open my eyes to see the people around me, give me the words to say, and help me to speak with kindness and love. Let my life, my actions, and my words point others to Jesus. Use me to bring your light to a dark world. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Jul 26

We Need Each Other: Better Together

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 the degradation and destruction of people.” (The Social Fabric Project) 3. This better world comes by loving in practical ways. a. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NEXT STEPS: Expand your flock. JOURNAL PROMPT Who in our community (Which body part?) are you most likely to exclude from your flock? How can you love them in a practical way?
Jul 19

We Need Each Other: Forming Better Community

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Jul 12

We Need Each Other: Christian Community and Conflict (11am CST)

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 STEPS Next Steps: Join the community of Christ through faith in Jesus Practice the 3 principles of Christian conflict this week If you need help with conflict, invite in a friend, pastor or counselor.

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.

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Cedar Hills Community Church
Years Active

2015 - 2026
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281
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