Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

LENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Gluttony - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross.TEXTS - James 1:12-15, Matthew 4:1-4, Psalm 36:1-10OUTLINEAre you seeking the real thing or settling for a cheap substitute?A. Sin: Not the way it’s supposed to be.In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth - and it was good. (Genesis 1)2.            Cursed is the ground because of you. Genesis 3:17a B. Ground Rules: James 1:12-15Own your own lust.Your lust is not a secret.Confessing lust brings hope. C. Gluttony: A disordered desire to consume. A glutton raids the icebox to cure spiritual malnutrition. (Fredrick Buechner)It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ (Matthew 4:4)Taste and see that the Lord is good! (Psalm 34:1-10) D. Next Steps Look at your own soul.Where do you settle for cheap substitutes?Confess your gluttony.Go live in freedom!SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF CEDAR HILLS www.cedarhillscr.org/give Su