Cedar Hills Community Church

Better Together July 5, 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?

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?

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.

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.

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.