Connection Point Podcast

In this message, a guest speaker shares an inspiring message about reaching the nations. Join us as we discover God’s heart for the world. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to make a difference in our global village. Life Group Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. What is your favorite summer dessert? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. What do you think the following statement means: the Church doesn’t have a mission; the mission has a Church. Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. What did our missionary guest share that stood out to you?

In this inspiring message, Pastor Zach Rainey talks about how we can experience spiritual Freedom. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to bring others to Jesus. Theme: We can experience greater spiritual freedom when we are under the control of the Holy Spirit. Life Change Goal: We exhort you to submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Texts: John 8:31–36 (LEB); 2 Corinthians 3:17 (LEB); Galatians 5:1,13,16-25 (LEB); We can experience spiritual freedom when we continue in Jesus' word. John 8:31–36 (LEB) We can experience spiritual freedom when we are led by the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:17 (LEB) We can experience spiritual freedom when we stand firm in the freedom provided by Jesus Christ. Galatians 5:1 (LEB) We can experience loss of spiritual freedom when we are controlled by natural desires. Galatians 5:13 (LEB) We can experience spiritual freedom when we are controlled by the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:16-25 (LEB) Conclusion: Continue in the Word, crucify selfishness, be controlled by the Ho

In this inspiring message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how we can participate in God’s global party. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to bring others to Jesus. Notes: Theme: We can participate in God’s global party by bringing others to Jesus. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to bring others to Jesus. Text: Luke 15:1-32 (ESV); Revelation 7:9-10 (ESV) We can participate in God’s global party by spending time with Jesus. Mark 1:35-39 (NLT) We can participate in God’s global party by going. We can participate in God’s global party by coming home. We can participate in God’s global party by loving the lost. When we bring others to Jesus we get to celebrate! Conclusion: We can participate in God’s global party by bringing others to Jesus. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. What are you doing

In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how we become healthy and whole. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to be initiated into your new creation life by Jesus. Notes: Theme: How do we become healthy and whole people? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to be initiated into your new creation life by Jesus. Text: Luke 10:21-24 (NLT) We become healthy and whole by dealing with our sin wound. We become healthy and whole by learning five important life lessons. Life is hard. You are not that important. Your life is not about you. You are not in control. You are going to die. Men become healthy and whole by learning to live an integrated life. We become healthy and whole through God encounters. We become healthy and whole by living in our new creation reality. Luke 10:23-24 (NLT) Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) Luke 10:20 (ESV) Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:3-4 (ESV)

In this challenging message, Pastor James Walsh talks about Jesus andEternal Life.Our prayer is that this message encourages you to follow Jesus and share Him with others.

In this challenging message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about why we should follow Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to follow Jesus and share Him with others. Notes: Theme: Why should we follow Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to follow Jesus and share Him with others. Text: John 14:1-7 (ESV) We should follow Jesus because He is the only One who can bring true peace to our lives. We should follow Jesus because He prepares a place in heaven for those who follow Him. We should follow Jesus because He is coming again to judge the world. Revelation 1:7 (NLT) Revelation 19:11-16 (NLT) We should follow Jesus because He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. John 3:16-21 (NLT) Romans 10:13 (ESV) Romans 1:18-20 (ESV) Romans 2:1-3 (NIV) We must tell others about Jesus because all roads do not lead to God. Luke 16:19-31 Luke 13:22-29 Matthew 7:21-23

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about our Creator’s plan for human sexuality. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to experience the benefits of following God’s plan for human sexuality. Notes: Theme: What is our Creator’s plan for human sexuality? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to experience the benefits of following God’s plan for human sexuality. Text: Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 (NLT) Where did our current views of sexuality come from? What is our Creator’s plan for human sexuality? Genesis 1:26-28 (ESV) Genesis 2:25 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 7:3-6 (NLT) What are the consequences of not following our Creator’s plan? Mark 7:20-23 (ESV) Romans 1:21-32 (ESV) What are the benefits of following our Creator’s plan? John 10:10 (NIV) Will we be shaped more by the culture in which we live or will we live freely in the Kingdom of God? 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about the important place singles have in the Kingdom of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to follow Jesus with undivided devotion. Notes: Theme: What place do singles have in the Kingdom of God? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to follow Jesus with undivided devotion. Text: Matthew 19:8-12 (ESV) Being single is not a curse. Genesis 1:28 (ESV) Deuteronomy 7:11-14 (ESV) Deuteronomy 28:15-18 (ESV) Matthew 19:10-12 (ESV) Singles have a mission to fulfill. Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) 2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV) Singles are strategic in God’s Kingdom. 1 Corinthians 4:14 (ESV) Galatians 4:19 (ESV) 1 Timothy 1:2 (ESV) Titus 1:4 (ESV) Philemon 10 (ESV) 1 Thessalonians 2:19 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 7:25-38 (NLT) 1 Corinthians 7:7 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 7:17 (NLT) It is not good for singles to be alo

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about what marriage is for. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to display God to the world with your marriage. Notes: Theme: What is marriage for? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to display God to the world with your marriage. Text: Matthew 19:3-9 (ESV) Marriage is about friendship. Genesis 2:18 (ESV) Hosea 13:9 (ESV) John 14:26 (ESV) Genesis 1:27 (ESV) Marriage occurs between a man and a woman to display the image of God. Matthew 16:24-26 (ESV) Romans 1:16 (ESV) Genesis 1:26-27 (ESV) Deuteronomy 6:4 (ESV) Genesis 2:24 (ESV) Matthew 19:4-6 (ESV) Matthew 5:17-19 (ESV) Exodus 20:14 (ESV) Leviticus 18:22 (NLT) Mark 7:20-23 (ESV) Marriage is meant to last a lifetime. Matthew 19:10 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 (NLT) Malachi 2:16 (NLT) Marriage is about displaying God to the

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how Jesus wants everyone to be a disciple. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live up to your new creation potential as a disciple of Jesus. Notes: Theme: Jesus wants everyone to be a disciple. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live up to your new creation potential as a disciple of Jesus. Text: Luke 10:38-42 (ESV) Jesus wants women to be disciples. Luke 8:1-3 (ESV) Luke 4:25-27 Luke 5:36-39 Luke 7:36-50; Luke 18:9-14 Luke 11:5-8; Luke 18:1-8 Luke 13:18-21 Luke 15:3-11 God uses women throughout the Bible story. Exodus 15:21 Micah 6:4 Judges 4:4 2 Kings 22 Romans 16:7 Acts 18:3-6 Romans 16:1-2 Paul expects people to be learners before teachers. 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 14:33-35 (ESV) Acts 18:24-26 (ESV) God’s original design is oneness, not otherness.

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about Jesus as the author of transitions. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. Notes: Theme: Jesus is the author of transitions. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. We can trust Jesus with transitions, even when we don’t understand why. Psalm 42:9, 11 (ESV) Acts 13:1-3 (ESV) Acts 20:17, 36-37 (ESV) Transitions occur because of daily acts of obedience. Luke 22:42 (ESV) Proverbs 21:1 (ESV) Jesus is sure to lead us to the next right step in transitions. In transitions, we keep our eyes on Jesus. In transitions, it’s important we maintain unity. John 17:20-23 (ESV) In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questi

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about Jesus as the author of transitions. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. Notes: Theme: Jesus is the author of transitions. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. We can trust Jesus with transitions, even when we don’t understand why. Psalm 42:9, 11 (ESV) Acts 13:1-3 (ESV) Acts 20:17, 36-37 (ESV) Transitions occur because of daily acts of obedience. Luke 22:42 (ESV) Proverbs 21:1 (ESV) Jesus is sure to lead us to the next right step in transitions. In transitions, we keep our eyes on Jesus. In transitions, it’s important we maintain unity. John 17:20-23 (ESV) In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Life Group Discus

In this life-changing message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about Jesus, our healer. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to seek Jesus for healing for yourself and others. Notes: Theme: Jesus is a healer. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to seek Jesus for healing for yourself and others. Text: John 4:46-53 (ESV) Go to God with your problems, but go to God for more than your problems. John 2:1-5 (ESV) Believe God’s Word, not your worries. Matthew 28:17 (ESV) Make your faith a family priority. When you need healing go to Jesus. James 5:14-15 (ESV) Luke 18:1-8 (NLT) Conclusion: Seek Jesus for healing for yourself and others! In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Life Group Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. How was Easter? What did you do? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

In this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about what the resurrection means. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a resurrected life. Notes: Theme: What does the resurrection mean? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a resurrected life. Text: Luke 24:1-12 (ESV) Resurrection shows us Jesus is Lord. Resurrection shows us Jesus is true to His Word. Luke 9:22 (ESV) Luke 9:44 (ESV) Luke 17:25-26 (ESV) Luke 18:31-33 (ESV) Resurrection shows us we can live and not die. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 (NLT) Romans 8:11 (NLT) Resurrection shows us we will not always understand what God is doing. Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV) Conclusion: Let’s live resurrected lives by living in the victory Jesus won on the cross and sealed at the resurrection. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Life Group Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Fin

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about who Jesus is. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to receive Jesus as King, Lord and Savior. Notes: Theme: Who is Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to receive Jesus as King, Lord and Savior. Text: Luke 19:28-44 (ESV) Jesus is Lord. Jesus is King. Zechariah 9:9 (ESV) Luke 19:38-40 (ESV) Jesus is our Savior. Conclusion: Jesus is Lord, King and Savior. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Life Group Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. What are your plans for Easter? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. How do you like to sing to Jesus (with hands raised, standing still, etc…)? Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. What does it mean that Jesus is Lord? What does it mean that Jesus is King? What does it mean

In this inspiring message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we can live a fully alive life. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a fully alive life fulfilling your masterpiece mission. Notes: Theme: How can we live a fully alive life? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a fully alive life fulfilling your masterpiece mission. Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 (ESV) We can live a fully alive life by accepting the invitation of Jesus. John 16:7 (ESV) Luke 2:52 (ESV) Luke 4:14-15 (ESV) We can live a fully alive life by developing our character. John 10:10 (ESV) Genesis 1:27-28 (ESV) We can live a fully alive life by fulfilling our calling. Genesis 1:27-28 (ESV) Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) https://assessments.giftpassionstory.com/register 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (ESV) https://connectionpointchurch.org/holyspirit We can live a fully alive life fulfilling our masterpiece

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we can live like Jesus with the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to develop spiritual disciplines that produce Christlike character for the benefit of our community. Notes: Theme: We can live like Jesus with the Holy Spirit. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to develop spiritual disciplines that produce Christlike character for the benefit of our community. Text: Luke 3:21-22; 4:1-2, 13-15 (ESV) We can live like Jesus because He was not only God but also man. John 1:14 (ESV) Philippians 2:5-7 (ESV) Philippians 2:6 (MSG) We can live like Jesus with the Holy Spirit. John 14:12 (ESV) Hebrews 4:15 (ESV) John 5:19 (ESV) Romans 8:11 (ESV) Philippians 2:12-13 (ESV) We can be like Jesus through spiritual disciplines. Conclusion: We can be like Jesus by partnering with the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives,

In this message from a guest speaker we discover we are better together for the sake of the world. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to participate with others in the mission of God. Notes: Theme: We can fulfill the mission of God together. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to participate with others in the mission of God. Text: Romans 10:13 (ESV) The good news and the bad news of the gospel. Romans 1:18-20 (ESV) Romans 2:1-3, 12, 16 (ESV) Guilt is about the individual, but missions is about us. Romans 10:15 (ESV) Not only are we better together, we can’t do it alone. Colossians 1:16 (NLT) Conclusion: We can fulfill the mission of God together! In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Life Group Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. How have you been enjoying the change in weather the past week? Start Thinkin

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox reveals how we must live fully alive in order to be ready to die. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a fully alive life by developing your character in Life Groups and identifying your calling on Serve Teams. Notes: Theme: We must live a fully alive life to be ready to die. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a fully alive life by developing your character in Life Groups and identifying your calling on Serve Teams. Text: John 3:1-7 (ESV) We must face death to experience life. The Chosen app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-chosen/id1473663873 We must go back to the beginning to make it to the end. Genesis 1:27-28 (ESV) Galatians 5:16-24 (ESV) Ephesians 4:7-12 (NLT) We must live a fully alive life to be ready to die. John 10:10 (ESV) Conclusion: We must live a fully alive life to be ready to die. Bob Newhart - https://www.yout

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how God uses time. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to find and fulfill God’s will, do it God’s way, and in God’s time. Notes: Theme: How does God use time? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to find and fulfill God’s will, do it God’s way, and in God’s time. Jesus is before time. John 1:1-3 (ESV) Time to prepare. Time to be initiated. Matthew 3:16-17 (ESV) Time to be tested. Time to wait. John 5:19 (ESV) Time to go. Mark 1:15 (ESV) Mark 1:38 (ESV) There is God’s will, God’s way, and God’s time. Life is eternal. Ecclesiastes 3:11-12 (NLT) Conclusion: In this life, there are times of preparation, times of initiation, times of testing, times for waiting, and times for going. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with...   Discussion Questions: Start Talking.