John 6:1-15, 25-59"So long as Jesus remains a figure in a book he is external to us; but when he enters into our hearts we can feed upon the life and the strength and the dynamic vitality that he gives to us. Jesus said we must eat his body and drink his blood. He is saying: 'You must stop thinking of me as a subject for theological debate; you must take me into you, and you must come into me, and then you will have real life.' That is what Jesus meant when he spoke about us abiding in him an...

Life is EverlastingJohn 3:1-17The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus comes to give, save and restore. (John 10:10 and John 3:16)God = The greatest subject ever.So (much) = The greatest extent ever.Loved = The greatest affection ever.The world = The greatest object ever.That He gave His one and only son = The greatest gift ever.So that every single individual whoever = The greatest oppor-tunity ever.Who is entrusting oneself to Him = The greatest commitment ever.Would never be dest...

Matthew 16:21-27The way to life goes through death.1. Bios = we are alive.1 Timothy 2:21 John 2:162. Psyche = life we create.Matthew 16:21-27Matthew 10:393. Zoe = life God gives.John 10:101 John 5:11-12Next Steps:1. What gives your life meaning?2. What life matters most to you—Bios, Psyche, or Zoe?3. Trust Jesus and find a life of freedom!Support the Show.________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr.org

How do you complete the phrase: “Life is…”?1. Life is...more .Searching for the meaning of life.Matthew 6:19-34Ecclesiastes 1-122. Life is a narrow gate.Matthew 7:13-14John 10:1-11Matthew 5-6Mark 10:17-24Next Steps:What gives your life meaning?What are you trying to drag through the narrow door?Trust Jesus to be enough!Support the Show.________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr.org

Life is...moreMatthew 6:25-33; Luke 12:15-25; Hebrews 10:22-231. Life is...more (Presence)What “music” are you missing?2. Life is...more (in the Kingdom)Can you find hope in the Kingdom that Jesus promised?Next Steps:Find a place in your life where you no longer feel present? (Home, work, etc.)Take some time to reconsider what you prioritize. How does this impact your heart?When you are feeling overwhelmed this week, remind yourself of the promises of God and hope of the Kingdom. Reread the s...

Margin for LifeTherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.Support the Show.________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr.org

Margin for RestMatthew 11:281. Sabbath Baby Steps.Baby Step #1: Name the truth—24/7 is not sustainable.Baby Step #2: Admit: I need a stop day.Baby Step #3: Identify your Sabbath day.Baby Step #4: Make one change on that day. (Stop something or add something)Baby Step #5: Grow your Sabbath rhythms of renewal and re-creation.Baby Step #6: Seek healing—stop consuming. (Rest in the Lord’s presence.)Baby Step #7: Nurture Relationships.Baby Step #8: Promote Justice.Baby Step #9: Be still and know G...

Margin for WorshipDeuteronomy 5:12-151. Sabbath Baby Steps.Baby Step #1: Name the truth—24/7 is not sustainable.Baby Step #2: Admit: I need a stop day.Baby Step #3: Identify your Sabbath day.Baby Step #4: Make one change on that day.(Stop something or add something)Baby Step #5: Grow your Sabbath rhythms of renewal andre-creation.Baby Step #6: Seek healing—stop consuming.(Rest in the Lord’s presence.)Baby Step #7: Nurture Relationships.Baby Step #8: Promote Justice.Baby Step #9: Be still and ...

Margin for Justice - Deuteronomy 5:12-15“...You were once slaves.” ~ Deuteronomy 5:151. Sabbath Baby Steps.Baby Step #1: Name the truth—24/7 is not sustainable.Baby Step #2: Admit: I need a stop day.Baby Step #3: Identify your Sabbath day.Baby Step #4: Make one change on that day.(Stop something or add something)Baby Step #5: Grow your Sabbath rhythms of renewal andre-creation.Baby Step #6: Seek healing—stop consuming.(Rest in the Lord’s presence.)Baby Step #7: Nurture Relationships.Baby Step...

Margin for RelationshipsExodus 20:8-11“...but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns.” ~ Exodus 20:101. Sabbath Baby Steps.Baby Step #1: Name the truth—24/7 is not sustainable.Baby Step #2: Admit: I need a stop day.Baby Step #3: Identify your Sabbath day.Baby Step #4: Make one change on that day. (Stop something or add ...