Cedar Point Recovery - Weekly Messages

Join us for this weeks episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Caleb and Aaron discuss facing temptation. One of the most difficult parts of about moving forward can be dealing with the desires of the old life. Today we look at ways to do just that!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Humanity is sinful, in fact we are known for it. Through Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit we can be known for so much more. Join us today as we look at what it means to be Notoriously Free.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for this week's episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Aaron and Caleb discus the new ministry and nonprofit they have started called Live Free. This ministry focuses on intentionally journeying with men in the community.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Humanity is sinful, in fact we are known for it. Through Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit we can be known for so much more. Join us today as we look at what it means to be Notoriously Free.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for this week's episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Pastor Aaron and Caleb discuss the importance of not trying to bend the world to our will. They also drop some tips on letting go of things we can't control.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

The Holy Spirit works to unleash us from the sin that holds us back and allows us to pursue a life that pleases God! It starts with a realization that we need to saved and then an acknowledgment that with the help of Jesus we can be saved and freed!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for this week's episode of Let's Talk Recovery with Pastor Aaron Shaw and Caleb Spreiter as they discuss family Obligations. They will be looking in depth at how we should handle out of control relatives and loved ones.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

It’s officially 2023, out with old and in with the new! New Years is a time of reflection, planning, and pursuit. It’s a time where many are willing to look in the mirror and admit that they in fact do not have it together. Unfortunately, that majority of us forget that by February and it’s back to business as usual. Join us today as we look at the life of Peter and find inspiration to break through the status quo.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for this year's final episode of Let's Talk Recovery. Pastor Aaron and Caleb talk New Years resolutions and goals, just in time for you to get the year started.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for today's episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Aaron and Caleb discus what it looks like to live outside of God's will and ways that you can align yourself with his purpose.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Christmas is the time where we come together and celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever known, the gift of grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Because of Jesus we can confront our past, present, and future with confidence. This gift and this message is meant to be shared with the world. Join us today as we look at why we should share what God has done in our lives.

Join us for this weeks episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Aaron and Caleb look at what it takes to build a solid foundation of faith.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Our lives are not our own. They have been bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus on the cross, it’s time we treated them as such. Join us tonight as we look at three ways to stay focused on this truth and how we should approach our future.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

The Holiday season brings a burden into our lives that is usually not there. Our schedules get filled, our checking accounts get emptied, and strained relationships rear their ugly head. We need to learn to stay the course in spite of all this. Join us today as we look at steps we can take to avoid distractions and maintain our walk and recovery.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

On this week's episode of Let's Talk Recovery, Caleb and Aaron discuss what makes Cedar Point Recovery different. The look at some foundational truths and challenge the historical point of view.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

I believe we are all haunted at some point in our lives by our past. It's the ever present reminder of our failures and shortcomings. So what do we do when the Ghost of the Past shows up in our lives? Join us today as we look at ways to free ourselves from guilt and shame.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for today's episode of Let's Talk Recovery with Pastor Aaron and Caleb as the wrap up their three part series on romantic relationships. Today the discuss what a Biblical marriage looks like.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

True gratitude is more than an outward expression, it’s a condition of the heart. When we have this type of gratitude for God it elicits a response out of us that brings us to Jesus. It’s when we find ourselves there that we can experience the fullness of God’s blessing. Join us tonight as we look at what it means to live in gratitude by endeavoring to recognize all that God Has done for us.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us on today's episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Caleb and Aaron continue with the topic of romantic relationships. Tackling the topic of dating and what it looks like through a biblical world view.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Like most things in life worth having, an attitude of thankfulness takes time and work to obtain. A grateful heart is developed by habitually practicing gratitude in your life. Join us today as we learn what it takes to develop a grateful heart.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us on today's episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Caleb and Aaron begin a series on romantic relationships. Focusing today on what should take place before dating.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Life is difficult and many find this to be even more true around the holidays. Discouragement is real and the impact it can have on us can be devastating. Learning to overcome and defeat it is an important part to living out the life that God has for us. Join us today as we look at ways to defeat a troubled heart. . . Be sure to drop a comment, let us know you’re here and as always be sure and share the message! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Conflict is unavoidable part of our lives. It can be incredibly unhealthy and the majority of people shy away from it at all cost. It doesn't have to be that way though and when approached correctly, conflict can be beneficial to all involved. Join us for today's episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Aaron and Caleb tackle conflict and how to engage in it in a healthy way.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

None of us have the privilege or burden of knowing what tomorrow will bring. Yet we more often than not make plans without consulting the one who does. God isn’t against planning, as long as our plans map out his will, not our own. Join us today as we learn to discern God’s will for our lives.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Serving is our outward expression of an inner change. When we encounter Jesus, our desire should be to emulate his example and live in a way that reveals our faith. Our faith is revealed through our actions and faith without action is dead. Join us today as we discuss the importance of serving others and how it impacts our life and recovery.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Serving is our outward expression of an inner change. When we encounter Jesus, our desire should be to emulate his example and live in a way that reveals our faith. Our faith is revealed through our actions and faith without action is dead. Join us today as we discuss the importance of serving others and how it impacts our life and recovery.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Have you every struggled with the idea that you'll never change? That this is all there is and all there will ever be? Join Aaron and Caleb today as they tackle the question, "Can we recover?" Dispelling misconceptions and getting to the heart of the matter and the truth of the Gospel.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Have you ever truly examined your motives for the things you wish you wouldn’t do? The core of every bad decision is selfish and self centered. When we pursue Jesus, we should make him the center. Loving him should be our priority and our love for God should be evident in our love for people.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for today's episode of Let's Talk Recovery as Aaron and Caleb spend some time interviewing Pastor Rick Burke. They discuss the importance of recovery in the local church and the heart that Pastor Rick has for the ministry personally.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Have you ever wondered why God hasn't done something that seems to line up with his word and his will? It could be that we are unable to see the big picture, but could it possibly be our willingness to let go and let God? It’s our surrender that gives God permission to move and work in our lives. Join us today as we look at what can happen when we walk in full surrender to God's plan and purpose.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us for today's episode of Let's Talk Recovery! Caleb and Aaron talk about what it means to be in a post Christian culture, how we got here, and how we maintain our recovery when it's being challenged at every turn.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Despite what many would have you believe, our lives are not without meaning and purpose. Know our purpose gives us clarity and motivates us towards the life and call of God. Join us today as we look at truths concerning our purpose driven recovery.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us today on Let's Talk Recovery as Aaron and Caleb continue the conversation on codependency and enabling. Today they will focus on steps we can take to heal and grow to a more mature place in our relationships.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Following our heart and doing things the way we see fit is to blame for the majority of our struggles. We often blame Satan and his cohorts, but does he really need to attack someone who is doing a fine job of destroying themselves? Join us today as we look at what it means to express our faith through a genuine love for God, which is the key to living life on His terms.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Join us today on Let's Talk Recovery as Aaron and Caleb give insight on what codependency looks like and how enabling fits into the mix.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Everyone can find themselves vulnerable to spiritual failures or distractions. When we find ourselves led astray it’s important to reorient ourselves to the one who set us free in the first place. Join us today as we a three ways to get back on track in our walk and in our recovery.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Recognizing that we need to change is where our recovery journey begins, but what do we do next? Join us today as Caleb and Aaron discuss the first 30 days of our recovery journey and some practical steps to take to make sure we are moving in a healthy direction.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Growth rarely looks the way we want or happens as fast as we would like. We must remember that spiritual growth is a journey, not a destination. Join us today as we look at ways we can pursue spiritual growth in our lives.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

When it comes to recovery culture there are many myths and tons of misinformation. Join us today as Caleb and Aaron seek to dispel some of the falsehoods and direct us towards a healthy path with our recovery.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Growth rarely looks the way we want or happens as fast as we would like. We must remember that spiritual growth is a journey, not a destination. Join us today as we learn the truth about spiritual growth.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Often our struggles and addictions are driven in part by a selfish sense of indulgence. One of the best ways to combat that and overcome is through serving. Serving is an attitude and a mentality that goes against our very nature, but it's one that Christ has called us too. Join us today as Aaron and Caleb discuss the importance of serving and why it should be a destination for everyone.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

The people in our inner circle can push us forward or drag us down. The closest people should love us like Jesus does. Join us today as we look at the impact that relationships can have on our recovery and the importance of finding people that truly love us.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

So many people go through life without direction and lacking purpose. They've missed the truth, that God created each of us with uniques gifts, that we receive spiritual gifts with our salvation, and that all of us have a divine call and purpose.Join us today as Caleb and Aaron discuss purpose and what it means in the context of our recovery.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.CedarPoint.church

Every believer has been given an incredible gift, a gift that is shared through our story. Our story is about what God has done. It’s an opportunity to share hope and encourage others to pursue change. Join us today as we look at three reasons why we should not only know our testimony, but why we should share it.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife.www.cedarpoint.church

Join us for today's episode as Caleb and Aaron continue talking about lapse and relapse. Encouraging us to not allow guilt or shame to drive us from God or our Recovery, but instead using those times to evaluate and learn.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife

There are endless situations we can find ourselves in that will put our recovery in jeopardy. Learning to navigate and overcome these triggers is essential if we want to find success. Join us today as we look at three steps we can take to maintain our progress.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife

Join us today on Let's Talk Recovery as Pastor Aaron and Caleb discuss the difference between lapse and relapse and why they make a distinction. Instead of allowing the stumble to set you back to zero, use it as an opportunity to learn and propel you forward on your recovery journey.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife

We go through much of our life unaware of what we say and how it impacts our journey. We must come to understand that our words are not empty and they do not return void. They have the ability to bring us success in our recovery or destroy our progress. Join us today as we look at the importance of speaking life into our areas of struggle.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife

God created us for relationships, but the kind of relationships we have matter, especially when it comes to our recovery. Join us today as Aaron and Caleb discuss the impact that our circle of friends has on us and how it can be the difference between success or failure.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife

Far too often we limit ourselves because we limit God. We have to come to an understanding that His plan and purpose for us is bigger than the limitations of our Human reasoning. We must stop trying to place him in a box and open our lives to an inconceivable move of God. Join us today as we examine the life of Gideon and how we can expect similar things in our own lives.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCE1zomeA-UTTnImZQbmQzsA#CedarPointRecovery#CedarPointChurch#StoryChanging#AskMeAboutMyRecovery#DeathToLife