Connection Point Podcast

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how we find and fulfill the will of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to daily find and fulfill the will of God so that you might live forever with Him and other believers. Notes: Theme: How do I find and fulfill God’s will for my life? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to find and fulfill the will of God daily. Text: Luke 22:39-46 (ESV) There are two wills of God. Acts 4:27-28 (ESV) 1 Peter 3:17 (ESV) Ephesians 1:11 (ESV) Daniel 4:35 (ESV) Matthew 7:21 (ESV) 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (ESV) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) 1 John 2:17 (ESV) The two wills of God work together. How do we find and fulfill the will of God? We can find God’s will through Scripture, other believers, or in times of prayer and stillness before God. John 14:15 (ESV) Three stages of fulfilling the will of God: Read scripture and obey it - Joh

In this life-changing message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about why suffering is an important part of following Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to trust God to bring your true self to the surface through suffering. Notes: Theme: Why is suffering an important part of following Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to trust God to bring your true self to the surface through suffering. Text: Luke 23:44-49 (ESV) Why does suffering exist? John 16:33 (NLT) 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NLT) Genesis 1:31 (ESV) Romans 3:23 (ESV) How does God use suffering? Romans 8:28 (ESV) Genesis 50:20 (ESV) Luke 9:23 (ESV) What is a pathway through suffering? Pay attention. Lament: turn to God, bring your complaint, ask boldly, and trust. Actively wait. Resurrection will always take care of itself, whenever death is trusted. The good news about suffering. 2 Corint

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how we live well in community. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live well in community by following the plan of Jesus for conflict resolution. Notes: Theme: How do we live well in community? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live well in community by following the plan of Jesus for conflict resolution. Text: Matthew 18:15-18 (ESV) We live well in community by talking directly with other people. Psalm 133:1 (ESV) John 17:21 (NLT) Two ways of resolving conflict: check out assumptions and clarify expectations. We live well in community by inviting others to help mediate relationships. We live well in community by involving leaders in unresolved issues. Mathew 9:9-10 (ESV) James 1:2-4 (ESV) Titus 3:10-11 (ESV) Conclusion: To live well in community and stay on mission we must follow the plan of Jesus for conflict resolution. Text: Matthew

In this timely message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about why it is important for believers to sing. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to receive the benefits of singing with Jesus. Notes: Theme: Why is it important for believers to sing? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to receive the benefits of singing with Jesus. When did Jesus sing? Matthew 26:26-30 (ESV) Hebrews 2:9-12 (ESV) Why is it important for us to sing? Colossians 3:16 (ESV) Ephesians 5:18-19 (ESV) Acts 16:16-34 (ESV) Psalm 118:1-29 (ESV) When we sing, we are singing with Jesus. Romans 15:8-9 (ESV) Romans 15:10-12 (ESV) Conclusion: When we sing, we are singing with Jesus! Texts: Psalm 22:1-31 (ESV); Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV) 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 is a song playing on th

In this timely message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about what fasting is and why we should fast as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to pray and fast as we head into the new year. Notes: Theme: What is fasting and why is it important we fast as followers of Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to pray and fast as we head into the new year. Text: Matthew 6:16-18 (ESV); Luke 4:1-2 (ESV) Why should we fast? Isaiah 58:6 (ESV) Mark 9:29 (ESV) Daniel 9:2-3, 21-22 (ESV) 2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV) What is fasting? Matthew 4:4 (ESV) Acts 14:23 (ESV) How do we fast? When we fast, we feast on God through scripture, prayer, and songs. Psalm 63:5 (NLT) Matthew 9:14-15 (ESV) Matthew 24:14 (ESV) Conclusion: Let’s fast from food and feast on God for the next 21 days to know His love, to hear His voice, and to walk in obedience to His will. In response to thi

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how we can pray like Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to realign with God through prayer and experience the results only He can bring. Notes: Theme: How do we pray like Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to realign with God through prayer and experience the results only He can bring. Text: Mark 9:17-29 (ESV) We pray like Jesus to become God possessed. Matthew 6:5-9 (ESV) We pray like Jesus by realigning with God. Matthew 6:9-10 (ESV) We pray like Jesus to experience God-sized results. Matthew 6:9-13 (ESV) John 17:1 (ESV) Matthew 5:23-24 (ESV) Matthew 6:6 (ESV) Mark 1:35 (ESV) Conclusion: To pray like Jesus we realign ourselves with God and experience the results only He can bring. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shows us that if we want to be among those who endure to the end, we must schedule regular rest. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to daily abide and weekly sabbath. Notes: Theme: To be among those who endure to the end, we must schedule regular rest. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to daily abide and weekly sabbath. Text: Matthew 11:28-12:14 (ESV) Why is rest important? Genesis 2:1-3 (ESV) What kinds of examples do we have of Jesus and rest? Mark 1:35 (ESV) Mark 6:31 (ESV) Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) How and when should we find rest? Jesus models three kinds of rest: spiritual, physical, and mental. Rest involves daily abiding (spiritual rest) and weekly sabbath (physical and mental rest). Components of sabbath rest include: stopping, caring for yourself, delighting, and contemplating. Conclusion: To be among those who endure to the end, we must m

In this encouraging message from Pastor Zach Maddox, we discover what the coming of Israel’s Messiah meant. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to put your hope in our eternal King Jesus. Notes: Theme: What does the coming of Israel’s Messiah mean? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to put your hope in our eternal King Jesus. The coming of Jesus, the Messiah, meant the destruction of Satan and the deliverance of mankind. Genesis 3:14-15 (ESV) The coming of Jesus, the Messiah, meant the nations would be blessed. Genesis 22:18 (ESV) Daniel 7:13-14 (ESV) The coming of Jesus, the Messiah, meant Israel’s coming king had arrived. Psalm 2; 22; 45; 72; 110 The coming of Jesus, the Messiah, means we can have lasting hope. John 8:56 (ESV) Conclusion: Hope has a name and His name is Jesus. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: S

In this hope-filled message from Pastor Zack Rainey, we discover the true source of lasting hope. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to place your hope in our unshakeable King Jesus. NOTES: Theme: What is the true source of lasting hope? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to place your hope in our unshakeable King Jesus. Text: Matthew 1:20-23 (ESV); Romans 15:12-13 (ESV) True hope is ground upon the person of Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 29:10-14 True hope puts self on the shelf. 1 Timothy 6:17 (ESV) Jesus is more than a baby. Jesus accomplished God’s will. Galatians 2:20 (ESV) Galatians 5:24 (ESV) Jesus the King brings true hope to the world. You can trust Jesus with your future. 1 Peter 1:3-6 Conclusion: Where is your hope? 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 g

In this inspiring message from Pastor Zach Maddox, we discover what the Church is and why we need community. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live on mission with others in Jesus’ unshakeable community. NOTES: Theme: What is the Church and why do we need community? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live on mission with others in Jesus’ unshakeable community. Text: Matthew 16:13-18 (ESV) The Church is a Jesus community. Our Jesus community is unshakeable. Isaiah 51:1-8 (ESV) 1 Peter 2:5 (ESV) Ephesians 2:19-22 (ESV) Our Jesus community advances the Kingdom of God. John 10:10 (ESV) Genesis 22:15-18 (ESV) Galatians 3:29 (ESV) John 14:15-16 (ESV) We must live in an unshakeable Jesus community to endure to the end. Our Kingdom Creed: Jesus Christ our King is our Lord, Savior, and role model. The Church is an assembly of people called out for a p

In this insightful message from Pastor Zach Maddox, we discover how to live a worry-free life. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a worry-free life in God’s Kingdom by managing your resources as God intends. NOTES: Theme: How do we live a worry-free life? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live a worry-free life in God’s Kingdom by managing your resources as God intends. Text: Matthew 6:19-33 (ESV) We can live worry-free lives by storing up treasures in heaven. We can live worry-free lives by allowing God to secure our lives. We can live worry-free lives by following God’s money plan. Money, wealth and possessions are used to provide appropriate care for one’s own family and prevent them from becoming a burden to others. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (ESV) 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 (ESV) 1 Timothy 5:8 (ESV) Resources are used to help others in need, especially those within the family o

In this life-changing message from Pastor Zach Maddox, we discover what happens as God's rule is established on earth. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to walk in truth and engage in the mission of God. NOTES: Theme: What happens as God's rule is established on earth? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to walk in truth and engage in the mission of God. Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (ESV) As God’s rule is established, false forms of worship are done away with. As God’s rule is established, the enemy will increase lawless works. Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) As God’s rule is established, many will fall away from Jesus. Matthew 24:37-42 (ESV) Revelation 20:11-15 (ESV) 1 John 5:13 (ESV) 1 John 1:6 (ESV) 1 John 2:3-4 (ESV) 1 John 2:15 (ESV) 1 John 3:6-8 (ESV) God’s rule will be established by those who endure and share Good News. Mark 1:14-15 (ESV) Revelation 12:11 (ESV) Concl

In this important message from Pastor Zach Maddox, we discover why missions partnership matters. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to be a partner in missions through prayer and giving. Notes:  Missions Conference We Can’t Do it Alone Theme: Why is missions partnership so important? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to be a partner in missions through prayer and giving. Text: Philippians 1:3-6 (ESV) Missions partnership matters because access to the Gospel is the greatest challenge facing our world today. Missions partnership matters because it brings joy into the hearts of our global partners. Exodus 17:8-13 Missions partnership matters because it brings completion to the work of Jesus in our lives. 1 Samuel 30:24 Matthew 28:18-19 Conclusion: Missions partnerships matter because we can’t fulfill the mission alone! In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Dis

In this inspiring message from a guest speaker, we discover God’s heart for the world. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to participate in the mission of God. NOTES: Missions Conference The Mission of God Theme: The ultimate end of God’s revealed redemptive purpose needs to inform what we do now in participating with God in His mission. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to participate in the mission of God. The ultimate end tells us what we should be doing now. Revelation 21: 24-27 Revelation 22:1-2 The ultimate end tells us among whom we bear witness. Conclusion: The people of God participate in the mission of God. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start Talking. What does the word “missions” mean to you? Start Thinking. If you have gone on a missions trip, what was your most meaningful takeaway? How did you come to know who Jesus was? Start Sharing. W

In this challenging message from Pastor Zach Maddox titled, “Jesus and Politics” we discover how God establishes His Kingdom. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to seek God and put your confidence in His unshakeable Kingdom.

In this challenging message from Pastor Zach Maddox titled, “Jesus and Love” we discover love is a defining characteristic of Christians. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to love others like Jesus loves you.

In this important message from Pastor Zach Maddox titled, “Jesus and Serving” we discover how to live in God’s Kingdom. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to find your life by serving others.

In this powerful message from Pastor Zach Maddox titled, “Jesus and Missions” we discover the why, what, and how of the mission of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to actively participate in the Good News mission of Jesus.

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares an insightful message titled, “Jesus and Scripture” as part of our Better Together series. Join us as we read Matthew chapter 5, verses 21 through 25 and discover what Jesus thinks about Scripture. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to apply all of God’s Word to your life as a citizen in God’s Kingdom.

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares a life-changing message titled, “Jesus and the Good News about the Kingdom” as part of our Better Together series. Join us as we read various passages of scripture and discover what the Kingdom of God is. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to joyfully accept and be changed by the Good News about the Kingdom.