Part 2 of our Wednesday evening Lenten series.For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services.  Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him.Support the Show.________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr.org

Life in the Vine: Praying with JesusMatthew 6:1-131. Repent.Turn toward God's grace.Matthew 4:17, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."2. Respond.Pray from an overflow of the heart.Matthew 6:5, "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to been seen by others."3. Repeat.Abide.John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me y...

Life in the Vine: Hearing JesusMark 5:13-22Listen to the voice of Jesus.1. Recognize selective hearing.How do we hear without listening?Matthew 5:21-48, "You have heard...but I say."2. Remain present.How do we rush away without hearing?Matthew 5:17-20, "I did not come to destroy, but to fulfill."3. Repeat.How do we abide?Matthew 5:13-16, "You are the light of the world."John 8:12 and John 15:5Next Steps:1. Dwell every day in the words of Jesus.2. Let the words of Jesus dwell in you.Support th...

Part 1 of our Wednesday night Lenten series "Abiding in Jesus".For the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) we will be posting our midweek services.  Our goal in these services is to go deeper into the words of Jesus and to learn how to how to abide in Him.Support the Show.________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr.org

Fear of Being OrdinaryRuth 1:6-14Whose Kingdom are we striving for?1. What is "ordinary" anyways?Ruth 1:6-142. In what are you placing your faith?Ruth 1:15-173. What is the determination of your heart?Ruth 1:18Next Steps:1. Love: If you are what you love, what is it that you truly love? Which of your "loves" gets the most of your attention and affection?2. Belong: Are there relationships that you wish you could invest more time into? (Family, Friends, co-workers, etc)3. Serve: Consider settin...

Fear of Loss of ControlMark 4:35-41Do we fear God?1. How safe is your boat?Mark 4:26-342. Who is steering your boat?Psalm 13Psalm 283. Where is Jesus in your boat?Proverbs 1:7Ecclesiastes 12:13Job 1:1,8Next Steps:1. Trust Jesus.2. Follow Jesus.Support the Show.________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr.org

Fear of FailureJoshua 1:1-19How do you respond to the pressure to succeed?1. Accept God's call.Exodus 24:13-18, 32::15-20, 33:11Numbers 13:1-332. Be brave.Joshua 1:1-9Joshua 3:1-173. Trust God.Jeremiah 9:23-241 Corinthians 1:18-252 Corinthians 12:9-10Next Steps:1. Listen to God's call.2. Rethink your definition of success.3. Trust God to lead you.Support the Show.________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr...

Fear of IntimacyGenesis 3:1-13"Confess your sins to one another." ~ James 5:16a1. Face the fear (of exposure).Genesis 3James 5:162. Admit the truth (of imperfection).Isaiah 64:6Job 1:21Ecclesiastes 5:15Romans 3:233. Embrace the gift (of acceptance).Isaiah 61:10Matthew 5:202 Corinthians 5:211 John 1:9Next Steps:1. Review the verses listed above in a quiet place.2. Accept the forgiveness that Jesus offers you.3. Extend forgiveness to someone you love.Start a Devotional Plan—Addressing FearThere...

Fear of StillnessPsalm 91:1-7Find refuge by abiding in the presence of God.Joshua 1:91 Samuel 3:1-20Psalm 46John 15:1-17Proverbs 4:23Romans 12:1-2Philippians 4:6-71 Peter 1:5-7Practice Mindfulness1. Grace-renewed, self-compassionate mindfulness.2. Humility-renewed beginners mindfulness.3. Gratitude-renewed contented mindfulness.Next Steps:1. Review the verses listed above in a quiet place.2. Explore more about stillness at Irene Kraegel's blog, "The Mindful Christian".3. Take a break and be s...

Fear of AbandonmentIsaiah 43:1-71. Fear not, I pick you.Isaiah 43:1John 15:16Ephesians 1:3-42. Fear not, I am with you.Isaiah 43:5Isaiah 41:10Psalm 46:1-3, 7Matthew 28:20Next Steps:Reflect on this quote: "To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well. A lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousne...