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The Most Excellent Way: Blessed Maturity
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - Measure the fruit of maturity.
TEXT - Ephesians 4:11-16
1. Unity
• Ephesians 4:11-13
• Ephesians 4:3-6
• Romans 12:4-5
2. Joy
• Psalm 133:1
• Isaiah 61:10
• John 15:11
3. Stability
• Ephesians 4:14-16
• Mark 10:42-45
• Matthew 7:16-20
NEXT STEPS
1. Serve.
2. Enjoy it.
JOURNAL - Where do I see fruit?
REFLECTION - Ephesians 1:3-14 - "Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ"
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.
5 In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
27 Sept 2026
The Most Excellent Way: Right Person, Right Place, Right Time
The Most Excellent Way: Right Person, Right Place, Right Time
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - We serve according to our God-given giftedness.
TEXT - Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:10
1. God gives gifts.
• Romans 12:6-8
• 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
2. Gifts build up the body.
• Ephesians 4:7, 11-13
• 1 Peter 4:10
• Mark 10:43-45
3. Gifts determine service.
• Right person, right place, right time.
• “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ~ Frederick Buechner
NEXT STEPS
1. Ask Jesus, what is my gift?
2. Ask Jesus, what is my calling?
JOURNAL: What is my gift? What is my calling (place and time)?
REFLECTION
• Administration
• Being an apostle
• Craftsmanship
• Discernment
• Encouragement
• Evangelism
• Exhortation
• Faith
• Giving
• Healing
• Helps
• Hospitality
• Interpreting tongues
• Knowledge
• Leadership
• Mercy
• Music
• Prayer
• Prophecy
• Serving
• Shepherding
• Speaking in tongues
• Teaching
• Wisdom
• Worship leading
PRAYER
Dear Lord,
Thank You for loving me and for giving me life and breath. You know my heart, and You know that I want to use the gifts You have given me to honor you and build up others.
Lord, I am asking You to show me where You want me to serve. Open my eyes to see the needs around me, and open my ears to hear Your voice. Clear away confusion or doubt, and direct me to the specific people, places, or ministries where I can make a difference. Give me courage to step out when You open a door. Shape my heart to be a true servant, humble and willing to follow.
In Jesus name, Amen
20 Sept 2026
Service: The Most Excellent Way
Service: The Most Excellent Way
Pastor Kent Landhuis
THEME - Whoever wants to be great must be the servant of all.
TEXT - Mark 10:35-45
1. The “Drum Major Instinct” is real.
• Mark 10:35-37
• Philippians 2:3-4
2. Jesus models “the most excellent” way.
• Mark 10:42-44
• 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
3. We demonstrate love by “laying down our life.”
• Mark 10:45
• John 15:12-13
• Romans 5:8
• Isaiah 53:5
NEXT STEP: Serve someone.
JOURNAL - Who will I serve?
REFLECTION - In April 1945, Staff Sergeant Henry "Red" Erwin flew 10 missions as a radio operator aboard a B-29 Superfortress in the Pacific. During low-level bombing missions, Erwin’s additional duty was to drop white phosphorus smoke bombs to mark targets for the trailing formation. On his 10th mission one of the bombs exploded prematurely, shot backward, and struck Erwin directly in the face. The chemical instantly blinded him and engulfed his body in flames.
White phosphorus burns at roughly 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit and cannot be easily extinguished as long as oxygen is present. The B-29 immediately filled with thick, blinding smoke that obscured the pilot's vision and sent the massive aircraft into a dive. Realizing the plane and everyone on board would perish if the bomb ignited the aircraft's ammunition, Erwin took action. He picked up the molten, burning canister with his bare hands. Blind and burning alive, he crawled forward through the narrow fuselage, holding the bomb tightly between his forearm and his torso.
He stumbled into the cockpit, located the co-pilot's window, and threw the bomb out. His 22 seconds of heroism saved the plane and 11 crew members. Erwin suffered critical injuries which he was not expected to survive. But he did. He spent 30 months in the hospital and underwent 41 surgeries, ultimately regaining his eyesight and the use of one arm.
“Greather love has no one than this.”
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