Cedar Hills Community Church

Be a Witness: TestimonyPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - The power of our testimony rests not on human cleverness, but on the transforming power of God.TEXT - 2 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 9:35-381. Know Jesus. • 1 Corinthians 15:3 • Philippians 3:7-8 • Galatians 6:142. Embrace Weakness. • John 9:25 • Mark 5:18-20 • Acts 1:83. Rest in God’s power. • Zechariah 4:6 • Matthew 9:35-38NEXT STEPS1. Declutter your testimony.2. Ditch the pressure.3. Shift the burden.

Be a Witness: Good NewsPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - God calls us to give a testimony. TEXT - 1 Peter 2:9-161. Testimony #1 - Good deeds.• “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary, use words.” Unknown• 1 Peter 2:12,152. Testimony #2 - Good news.• Luke 2:10-11• Romans 1:16• Mark 16:15• 2 Corinthians 15:1-43. Testimony #3 - Good Jesus.• 1 Peter 3:15• Ephesians 6:15• 2 Corinthians 5:17-18NEXT STEPS1. Describe what Jesus has done.2. Describe what Jesus is doing.3. This is your testimony. Share it.

Be a Witness: HospitalityPastor Steve PooleSCRIPTURE: Luke 19:1-101. Hospitality was modeled by Jesus. • Luke 19:1-10 • Luke 7:372. 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 13:1-23. Hospitality creates opportunities to share the gospel. NEXT STEPS1. 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 hospitable3. Make a plan to practice hospitality regularly.JOURNAL PROMPTWhat keeps me from practicing hospitality with my neighbors and coworkers?

Witness: Love - August 9, 2026Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - People not projects.    TEXT - Acts 1:8Love 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 1:8Acts 28:24 NEXT STEPSJournal 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

Can I get a Witness? - August 2, 2026Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Jesus said, “You will be my witnesses.”   TEXT - Acts 1:1-8Be a clear witness. Luke 1:1-4Acts 1:1-31 John 1:1-3Acts 4:20Be a credible witness.  Acts 1:8Matthew 5:13-16Be a comfortable witness. 1 Peter 3:15Isaiah 43:10 NEXT STEPSJournal and pray. What would help me be a more comfortable witness?Send your journal thoughts to [email protected] in growing in your practice of witness for the next 5 weeks. JOURNAL PROMPTWhat 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?PRAYERLORD, 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.