Connection Point Podcast

Find Your Place Theme: Being useful in the kingdom of God. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message reveals the value that each follower of Jesus has when they are being useful in the kingdom of God. Text: Galatians 5:13 (ESV) Being useful in the kingdom of God begins the moment I choose to follow Jesus Romans 12:1 (ESV) Being useful in the kingdom of God is true wisdom Titus 3:8, 14 2 Peter 1:8 Colossians 1:9, 10 Mark 8:35 Being useful in the kingdom of God brings me the greatest joy John 15:8-13 1 Corinthians 13:3 Philemon 10,11 2 Timothy 2:21 2 Timothy 4:11 Conclusion: Begin your journey into being a useful citizen of God’s kingdom by serving on a team either in the local church, local community or globally. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with...

In their farewell message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we can grow in joy as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to grow in joy through proper focus, close community, and prayer. Notes: Theme: We can grow in joy as followers of Jesus. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to grow in joy through proper focus, close community, and prayer. Text: Philippians 1:3-11; Nehemiah 8:10 (ESV) We can grow in joy by remembering the good in life. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) We can grow in joy by living in close community with imperfect followers of Jesus. We can grow in joy by praying for one another. Pray that we grow in love - John 13:35 (ESV) Pray that we grow in discernment. Pray that we live pure and blameless lives. Pray that we would be fruitful. Conclusion: We can grow in joy through proper focus, close community, and prayer. In response to this message I will… I will share part of thi

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares why it is important that we embrace loss as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to grow your soul by embracing loss. Notes: Theme: Why must we embrace loss as followers of Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to grow your soul by embracing loss and experiencing resurrection. Text: John 12:24-26 (ESV) We must embrace loss or else we lose our humanity. Common defenses: denial, minimizing, blaming others, blaming ourselves, rationalizing, distractions, and hostility. We can embrace loss through healthy grieving. Pay attention - Job 6:2-4 (NLT) Actively wait in the confusing in-between. Embrace the gift of our limits. Climb the ladder of humility. A fear of God and mindfulness of Him. Doing God’s will (not our own). Willing to subject ourselves to the direction of others. Patient to acce

In this strengthening message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares who we are as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live victoriously in Christ as a child of God. Notes: Theme: Who are we in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live victoriously in Christ as a child of God. Text: Ephesians 6:10-24 (ESV) Victims versus victors. We are victorious! We must walk in victory and help others experience victory. Conclusion: In Christ, we are victorious. 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. Who did you cheer for in the Super Bowl? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. How has our victimhood culture affected you? Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. What keeps you from living victoriously as a child of God? What piece of the armor of God n

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares who we are as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to love others in service to Jesus. Notes: Theme: Who are we in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to love others in service to Jesus. Text: Ephesians 4:17-18 (NLT); 5:21-6:9 (ESV) We are loved. John 3:16 (ESV) Galatians 5:19-23 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NLT) 1 Timothy 1:9-11 (NLT) Philemon 1:16 We are rewarded. Conclusion: In Christ, we are loved and rewarded. 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. Is snow something you like, put up with, or dislike? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. Why do we struggle so much with the word, “submit”? Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. How could you displ

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares who we are as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live confidently in the family of God and forgive others. Notes: Theme: Who are we in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live confidently in the family of God and forgive others. Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:21 (ESV) We are forgiven. Forgiveness is: Removing the control your offender has over you. Giving a gift to your offender and yourself. Leaving ultimate justice in God’s hands. An ongoing process. Wanting good for your offender. Forgiveness if not: Denying that something occurred. Necessarily a response to a repentant apology. Forgetting. Trust. Proverbs 18:21 (ESV) We are adopted. John 14:18 (ESV) We are adopted:

In this encouraging message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares who we are as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live new in Christ. Notes: Theme: Who are we? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live new in Christ. Text: Ephesians 4:17-24 (ESV) Are you in Adam or are you in Christ? Genesis 1:26 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (ESV) In Christ, we are blessed saints who can endure affliction and who are appreciated, saved, reconciled, heard, and gifted. Ephesians 3:20 (ESV) In Christ, we are new. We have a new Lord, who provides for us a new birth, as His new creation, to live fully for Him with new hearts and new minds, and in a new community. Ephesians 4:17-24 (NLT) Conclusion: In Christ, you are new! 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 grou

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we develop community with others. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to sign up for a class this winter. Notes: Theme: How can I develop community in my life? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to sign up for a class this winter. Text: John 1:43-51 (ESV) To live in community you must be invited John 1:35-42 (ESV) To live in community you must get rid of negative thinking. In community you develop meaningful relationships and witness extraordinary things. Conclusion: Choose community today! 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 looking forward to in 2022? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. What has made community difficult this past year? Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

In this message, a guest speaker shares an inspiring message about reaching the nations at out local campus. Join us as we discover God’s heart for the world. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to make a difference in your community.

In this New Years message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares important principles in prayer. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to spend time with God in prayer. Notes: Theme: How do we pray? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to spend time with God in prayer. Text: Matthew 18:1-4 (ESV) To pray, we must become like a child. Matthew 11:28 (NLT) John 1:46-7 (NLT) To pray, we must learn to talk with our heavenly Father. To pray, we must spend time with our heavenly Father. Luke 5:16 (ESV) John 5:19 (NLT) John 8:28 (NLT) Conclusion: To pray, we must become like little children who spend time with and talk with our heavenly Father. 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 did you do for New Year’s Eve? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. What

In this message, Pastor Zach Rainey shares how we can celebrate Jesus. Our prayer is that this message would remind you that God comes to bring comfort, show favor, remove fear, and do the miraculous!

In this faith-filled message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares what happens when God comes. Our prayer is that this message would remind you that God comes to bring comfort, show favor, remove fear, and do the miraculous! Notes: Theme: What happens when God comes? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message would remind you that God comes to bring comfort, to show favor, remove fear, and do the miraculous! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (ESV) God comes to comfort us. John 14:26-27 (ESV) God comes to show favor. Psalm 119:68 (NLT) God comes to remove fear. God comes to do the miraculous. God comes so we will put our faith in Him. Luke 1:45 (NLT) Conclusion: When God comes, He comes to comfort us, show us favor, remove fear, and do the miraculous! All so that we will put our complete faith in Him. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starte

In this encouraging message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we can have a hope-filled Christmas. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to find hope by believing in Jesus. Notes: Christmas at Connection Point A Hope-filled Christmas Theme: We can have a hope-filled Christmas. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to find hope by believing in Jesus. Text: Luke 2:10-14 (NLT) We can have a hope-filled Christmas because Jesus changes the lives of ordinary people. Luke 2:15 (NLT) We can have a hope-filled Christmas because Jesus brings joy. We can have a hope-filled Christmas because Jesus brings peace. Jesus is hope. Luke 2:14 (NLT) John 3:19 (NLT) John 1:11-12 (NLT) John 14:27 (ESV) Romans 15:13 (ESV) Conclusion: We can experience a hope-filled Christmas by believing in Jesus, who is hope. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we and others can experience joy in giving. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to take next steps in giving in 2022. Notes: Theme: We can experience joy by giving. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to take next steps in giving in 2022. Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (ESV) We can experience joy by giving because God provides for our needs. Malachi 3:8-12 (ESV) www.connectionpointchurch.org/giveGive - Connection Point ChurchGiveTogether we can make an extraordinary difference.YOUR GENEROSITY HELPS US Bless Others.Give NowThe stewardship of our finances is a tremendous—and often overlooked—area of our lives where we can faithfully proclaim the gospel. Giving strengthens our devotion to Christ and frees us to live open-handedly with the gifts God gives us. We trust in Him and His provision instead of our ... Read Morewww.connectionpointchurch.org 2 Corinthians 8:1-4 (ESV) We