Cedar Point Recovery - Weekly Messages

Repentance is not about staying stuck in guilt—it’s about walking in God’s grace. When the people heard the Word, their sorrow turned into joy, and their confession rebuilt their relationship with God. This week, let God awaken your heart, turn your sorrow into strength, and call you into a new way of living.

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Distraction is one of the enemy’s sharpest tools. Nehemiah refused to come down from the wall, and so must we. This week’s message—Boundaries That Guard the Work—will challenge you to protect what God is rebuilding in your life by saying “no” to distractions, standing firm in discernment, and walking with courage in the face of intimidation.

Opposition is inevitable when you step into obedience. Nehemiah shows us that the enemy mocks what God is rebuilding, hoping to wear us down with lies and intimidation. But instead of arguing, he responded with prayer and progress, refusing to come down from the wall. His people worked with a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other—building and battling at the same time. In the same way, recovery and discipleship require both defense and offense: guarding our hearts with God’s Word and building new habits that honor Him. The message is simple—stay on the wa...

Burdens can either break you or build you—it all depends on where you take them. Nehemiah’s burden became a vision when he brought it before God and stepped out in boldness. Don’t let your pain turn to bitterness—let it fuel a rebuild.

Before Nehemiah rebuilt a single wall, he had to face the truth about what was broken. Jerusalem’s walls were in ruins, the gates burned, and the people living in shame. Restoration didn’t start with a construction plan—it started with honesty before God. The same is true for us. You can’t fix what you refuse to face, and you can’t heal from what you hide. This week at Cedar Point Recovery, we’re talking about how to face the truth about what’s broken, let God break our hearts for what breaks His, and start the rebuild in...

Confession isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s where healing truly begins. We don’t get free by pretending we’re okay; we get free when we’re honest. You weren’t meant to carry your struggles alone. Healing flows through vulnerability, honesty, and community. Don’t let shame keep you silent—take the risk to confess and step into the restoration God is offering.

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In James 3, we’re confronted with the truth that our words aren’t neutral—they’re powerful. This passage walks through how the tongue, though small, can set the direction of our lives or burn everything down around us. It reminds us that no one can tame their speech without the help of the Holy Spirit. And it closes by showing us that wise, Spirit-led words always bring peace, not chaos. In recovery and in life, the way we speak can either push people further into shame or call them out into freedom. If God has your heart, then your wor...

Pride keeps you stuck. Humility sets you free.

So many of us feel spiritually distant not because God has moved, but because we’ve refused to. Pride builds walls, but humility builds bridges. The way forward in your healing isn’t pretending to be okay—it’s getting honest about where you’re not. Repentance doesn’t just bring forgiveness; it brings connection. The moment you drop the act and fall to your knees is the moment heaven leans in close. Freedom begins where pride ends.

James doesn’t sugarcoat anything in this passage. He goes straight to the heart of the matter: faith without works is dead. It’s not enough to claim belief in God if your life never reflects it. In recovery—and in discipleship—true faith shows up in obedience, sacrifice, and tangible action. Abraham offered his son. Rahab risked everything. And James says that if your faith doesn’t lead you to move, serve, surrender, or obey, then it’s not real faith—it’s just talk. This week, we’re digging into what active, alive, working faith looks like—and how to take one...

In James 2:1–13, we’re reminded that grace doesn’t play favorites—and neither should we. This message confronts the sin of favoritism and its impact on how we treat others in recovery, in church, and in life. When we judge based on appearance, status, or reputation, we distort the very gospel we claim to believe. James calls us back to the heart of Jesus—a Savior who welcomed the broken, the overlooked, and the outcast. God chooses the unexpected, and His mercy levels the playing field. If we’ve received grace, we’re called to extend it. In a culture that d...

In Week 2 of Faith in Action, we unpacked James 1:19–27 and confronted a hard truth: it’s not what we hear that changes us—it’s what we do with what we hear. James challenges us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry, reminding us that real growth begins when we slow our reactions and humble our hearts. We were called to clear out the junk—pride, sin, distractions—so God’s Word can take root in our lives. And most importantly, we were reminded that faith isn’t proven by words or knowledge, but by obedience...

In Week 2 of Faith in Action, we unpacked James 1:19–27 and confronted a hard truth: it’s not what we hear that changes us—it’s what we do with what we hear. James challenges us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry, reminding us that real growth begins when we slow our reactions and humble our hearts. We were called to clear out the junk—pride, sin, distractions—so God’s Word can take root in our lives. And most importantly, we were reminded that faith isn’t proven by words or knowledge, but by obedience...

In Week 1 of our Faith in Action series, we opened the book of James with a bold challenge—to stop running from trials and start growing through them. James doesn’t sugarcoat the journey of faith. He calls it a battle—and he makes it clear that trials aren’t signs of God’s absence but tools for our transformation. We learned that trials are training grounds designed to build endurance, that temptation isn’t the same as sin—we have a choice in how we respond—and that God’s goodness doesn’t shift when life gets hard. This message pushes...

Recovery isn’t just hard—it’s warfare. And too often, we’re exhausted not because we’re weak, but because we’re fighting the wrong battle with the wrong weapons. In Ephesians 6, Paul reminds us that our struggle isn’t against people, pasts, or emotions—it’s against a spiritual enemy with real strategies. But God hasn’t left us unarmed. He’s given us the armor of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His Word. This message calls us to stop shadowboxing, suit up daily, and start fighting from our position in Christ. The battle is real, but so is the victory—...

In Ephesians 5, Paul calls us to live like we’ve actually been made new—to walk in love, not in the dark. This message challenges us to stop stumbling through life hiding in shame, secrecy, and self-medication, and instead step boldly into the light of God’s love. We’re reminded that real freedom doesn’t come through performance, perfection, or numbing behaviors—it comes through surrender, honesty, and a Spirit-filled life. God's love doesn’t expose us to embarrass us—it exposes what’s been hurting us so He can heal it. Tonight’s call is simple but bold: let the light...

In Week 5 of our Made New series, we dove into Ephesians 4:17–32 with a hard but freeing truth: you can’t live in freedom while still wearing what you were saved from. Recovery isn’t just about letting go of the old—it’s about fully embracing the new life Jesus offers. We explored what it means to take off old patterns like bitterness, lust, deception, and shame, and instead put on truth, righteousness, forgiveness, and love. This transformation isn’t a one-time moment—it’s a daily decision to walk in the identity Christ gave us. God didn’t set us free so we...

True transformation doesn’t come from grinding harder or trying to fix ourselves from the outside in—it comes from the power of the Holy Spirit working in our inner being. Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 reveals that God’s strength is available not when we’re performing, but when we’re surrendering. Freedom begins when we stop relying on willpower and start depending on Spirit power. Jesus doesn’t want a weekend visit to our lives—He wants to move in and bring healing to the places we’ve hidden. And our recovery isn’t rooted in fear or performance—it’s...

In Breaking Down the Walls, we confront the hard truth that even though we’ve been chosen by God and raised from spiritual death, many of us are still living isolated—walled off from God, from others, and from the freedom we’ve been given. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2 that Jesus didn’t just tear the curtain that separated us from God—He tore down every dividing wall, including the ones we build out of shame, resentment, and fear. This message challenges us to stop living like strangers in God’s house and start stepping into the belonging Jesus died t...

You weren’t just broken—you were dead. Spiritually cut off, unable to fix yourself, and trapped in cycles you couldn’t escape. But God—rich in mercy and overflowing with love—stepped in. He didn’t just improve your life; He resurrected it. Through Jesus, you’ve been made alive, not to survive but to walk in purpose. Recovery isn’t about behavior modification—it’s about being raised to live a whole new life by grace. Now the question is: are you still carrying your grave clothes, or are you walking in resurrection power?

Recovery isn’t behavior modif...

You are not who you used to be.

Before you messed up, before the shame, before the wreckage—God chose you.

He didn’t just forgive you… He adopted you.

He didn’t just rescue you… He sealed you with His Spirit.

You don’t have to fight for identity—you fight from it.

Stop living like a stranger when God already calls you family.

This is where recovery begins: knowing who you are in Christ.

#MadeNew #ChosenAndCalled #CedarPointRecovery #IdentityInChrist

This message, Living with Eternal Perspective, challenges us to stop living like this world is all there is and start aligning our lives with what actually lasts. In a culture obsessed with the temporary—comfort, success, pleasure—we’re reminded that eternity is real, and it should reshape everything: how we think, what we chase, how we love, and how we live. Paul’s words in Colossians and 2 Corinthians call us to lift our eyes, fix our focus, and live like Jesus is coming back—because He is. It's not about fear—it’s about urgency, clarity, and purpose. If we’ve been...

In a culture that constantly pressures us to compromise, true courage isn’t about being loud—it’s the quiet, gritty resolve to stand firm when everything in you wants to bow. Jesus never promised comfort; He promised a cross. And standing for Him will cost you—your pride, your control, your comfort. But God doesn’t abandon us in the fire; He meets us there. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we’re called to stand even when we don’t know the outcome. Real victory comes when we choose obedience over ease, faith over fear, and God’s presence over cu...

In a world that constantly pressures us to compromise, blend in, and chase approval, God calls us to stand unshaken—set apart by His truth. Through John 17, 2 Corinthians 6, Galatians 2, and Joshua 1, we’re reminded that our identity isn’t found in what culture says but in who Christ declares us to be—His holy, chosen people. We are not called to conform but to live anchored in God’s Word, resisting cultural compromise, and courageously standing with conviction. When we choose God over the world, He strengthens us, sanctifies us, and makes us a light in the darkness—unshaken by the shift...

"Culture may shift, but God's Word remains the same. This week, let's root ourselves deeply in His truth and stand unshaken! 🌿 #UnshakableFaith #RootedInTruth #CedarPointRecovery"

In a world where cultural standards shift and truth seems relative, God's Word remains the unchanging foundation. This message emphasizes the importance of anchoring our lives in Scripture to navigate the distortions of cultural drift. God's Word is the ultimate standard—reliable, inspired, and sufficient for every part of life. When we cultivate deep roots in His Word, we develop the resilience to stand firm through life's storms. The challenge is to identify areas...

Jesus is the ultimate healer—He came to restore the broken, free the oppressed, and bring new life to those who surrender to Him (Luke 4:18-19). True healing isn’t just about changing habits; it’s about a transformed heart and lasting freedom in Christ (John 8:36). Once we experience His healing, we’re called to share that hope with others (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Are you ready to let Jesus heal every part of your life? 🙏 #HealingInChrist #FreedomInJesus #FromBrokennessToBreakthrough

🔥 Faith in the Storm (Job) 🔥

When life falls apart, will you choose worship over worry? Job lost everything, yet he remained faithful, and God restored him beyond what he lost. Your suffering is not the end of your story—God is still working! 🙌

Suffering is inevitable, but it is not the end of our story—God is still working. In "Faith in the Storm", we learn from Job that when life falls apart, we have a choice: worship over worry, faith over fear, and trust over doubt. Job lost everything, yet he remained faithful, and God restored...

David’s story shows us that failure doesn’t have to define us—God’s grace does. No matter how far you’ve fallen, true repentance leads to healing, and God’s restoration gives you a future. Don’t let shame keep you stuck. Bring your brokenness to God and step into the breakthrough He has for you. #FromBrokennessToBreakthrough #GraceOverShame

Life’s challenges can make us feel lost, unqualified, and stuck in our past failures, but God calls us to trust Him step by step. Like Moses, we may doubt our ability, but God doesn’t need our perfection—He needs our obedience. When we feel trapped, God reminds us that He is the way-maker, leading us forward even when the path seems impossible. This week, we are challenged to let go of our past, trust God’s presence in our weakness, and take a step of faith, believing that breakthrough begins when we move forward with Him.

Tonight’s message challenges the reckless YOLO mindset and calls for a shift toward living with an eternal perspective. It emphasizes that our choices have lasting consequences, highlighting the biblical truths of judgment, heaven, and hell. Instead of chasing temporary pleasures, believers are urged to seek God’s will, live wisely, and prioritize eternal values. The call to action is to reject impulsiveness and embrace a life of wisdom, purpose, and righteousness in alignment with God’s plan.

Tonight's message challenges the cultural acceptance of pride and self-sufficiency, urging believers to recognize the subtle dangers of pride, which leads to missteps and spiritual downfall. Using Galatians 5:16 as a foundational passage, it contrasts worldly wisdom with biblical truth, emphasizing the need to be bold in faith yet gentle in conduct. It highlights how modern society rebrands sin—such as greed as ambition or lust as love—leading many astray from God's path. Ultimately, the call to action is clear: humility and repentance are not weaknesses but essential biblical virtues, and believers must practice self-examination, accountability, and willingness to rece...

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By grounding yourself in Scripture, praying for discernment, listening to the Holy Spirit, guarding your heart, and trusting God’s timing, you can avoid the trap of following your heart and live a life led by the Spirit.

God is the source of truth because He is truth itself. His nature, His Word, His Son, and His Spirit all reveal and uphold what is true. In a world full of shifting standards and relative truths, God provides an unchanging foundation that believers can rely on to navigate life and draw closer to Him.

Everyone has areas of their life, past and present, that they need to learn to navigate and heal from. Recovery is that place, where we can find freedom and success over the things holding them back. Join us today as we look at the importance of the recovery ministry and why we should make every effort to meet people right where they are at.

Comfort and complacency are dangerous ground for anyone wanting to pursue God and grow towards His purpose. Unfortunately, that seems to be the place many strive and seek to arrive, they want “to get there”. God’s word is clear though, he continues a work in us until the very end. So if we are not growing, we have not positioned ourselves to receive from Him.

The coming of Jesus significantly changed the concept of love by presenting a radical, unconditional love that called people to love their enemies, prioritize the needs of the marginalized, and actively serve others, essentially demonstrating a love that went beyond personal relationships and encompassed all people, regardless of their circumstances; this is often summarized in the "new commandment" to "love one another as I have loved you.".

In today’s culture we are encouraged to pursue what makes us happy. The problem with that is that happiness is fleeting. It’s based on external circumstances and in a world where hardship is guaranteed, it can never last. Joy, though, is the act of responding to external circumstances with inner contentment and satisfaction. Contentment and satisfaction that’s centered on Jesus.

Through the reign and rule of Jesus we find a limitless expansion of His influence which brings a peace without end. In him we receive wonderful counsel, strong defense, and an end to sinful oppression. Join us as we examine the advent of peace.