Connection Point Podcast

In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox asks who are we in Christ? Our prayer is that this message encourages you to regularly pray and use your spiritual gifts as a follower of Jesus. Notes: Theme: Who are we in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to regularly pray and use your spiritual gifts as a follower of Jesus. Text: Ephesians 3:14-4:16 (ESV) We are heard. Prayer is personal. God always answers our prayers. Prayer is often about changing us. We must pray that God’s will is done on earth. Prayer keeps us from grumbling and gossiping. Prayer is relational. Prayer is asking. Prayer is expecting. Prayer is God glorifying. We are gifted. Ephesians 4:7-12 Natural gifts, Spiritual gifts, and Supernatural gifts https://assessments.giftpassionstory.com/register 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (ESV) https://connectionpointchurch.org/holyspirit https://connectionpointchurch.org/serve Co

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox asks who are we in Christ? Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live reconciled and endure affliction in Christ. Notes: Theme: Who are we in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live reconciled and endure affliction in Christ. Text: Ephesians 2:11-3:13 (ESV) We are reconciled. Genesis 12:3 (ESV) Ephesians 2:13-18 (ESV) We can endure affliction. Types of affliction: original sin, punishment, decision, demonic, victim, collective, disciplinary, opposition, empathetic, testimonial, providential, preventative, mysterious, and end times. Romans 8:28 (ESV) Conclusion: In Christ, we are reconciled and we can endure affliction. 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 do you do with your leftover Turkey? Start Thinking.&n

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. Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? 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 important Vision Sunday message, Pastor Zach Maddox and others share who we are as a local church. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live as an authentic follower of Jesus. Notes: Theme: Who are we as a local church? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live as an authentic follower of Jesus. Text: Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV) Connection Point Church Mission - Equipping people to live as authentic followers of Jesus. Values Authentic Community Spirit Led God Encounters Generous Living World Impact Strategy - Out of a lifestyle of worship and prayer... Grow in Groups and Classes Serve on a Volunteer Team Go into the Community Measures Abide Daily Love Jesus and Others Serve Others Share Good News Give Selflessly Make Disciples Conclusion: Be equipped and live as an authentic follower of Jesus! In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Sta

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox asks who are we in Christ? Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live appreciated and saved in Christ. Notes: Theme: Who are we in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live appreciated and saved in Christ. Text: Ephesians 1:15-2:10 (ESV) We are appreciated. Mark 10:43 (ESV) We are saved. Ephesians 2:1-10 (NLT) Conclusion: In Christ, we are appreciated and saved. 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 ingredients do you use to make s’mores? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. Who are you in Christ? Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. Which one of the following do you struggle with the most: grumbling, competing, living in bitterness, performing or boasting? What

In this encouraging message, Pastor Zach Maddox asks who are we in Christ? Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live in Christ as blessed saints. Notes: Theme: Who are we in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live in Christ as blessed saints. Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 (ESV) We are saints. Romans 8:1 (ESV) We are blessed. Conclusion: In Christ, we are blessed saints. 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. Which do you like better: apple picking or visiting a pumpkin patch? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. Who are you in Christ? Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. How can we appropriately respond to Holy Spirit conviction? In what ways do we try to force God to bless us? What are some of the blessings you have in Chr

In this strengthening message, Pastor Zach Maddox asks are we in Adam or are we in Christ? Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live in Christ as a follower of Jesus. Notes: Theme: Are you in Adam or are you in Christ? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live in Christ as a follower of Jesus. Text: Ephesians 1:1 (ESV) Who am I? Who does God say I am? Genesis 1:26-28 (ESV) Are you in Adam or are you in Christ? Genesis 3:1-6 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (ESV) John 15:5 (ESV) Philippians 4:12-13 (NLT) Conclusion: Are you in Adam, sharing in his defeat, or are you in Christ, sharing in His victory? 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 has the best pizza in Tippecanoe County? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. What nickname did

In this powerful message, Pastor Jim Walsh shares that we are all called to serve in the Kingdom of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to recognize the blessing and privilege of serving others and joyfully discover your place of service in the Kingdom of God. Notes: Theme: We are all called to faithfully serve in the Kingdom of God. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to recognize the blessing and privilege of serving others and joyfully discover your place of service in the Kingdom of God. Text: Galatians 5:13 (ESV) We are all saved to do the work of the ministry Galatians 5:13 (ESV) I Peter 2:16 (GW) Romans 12:1 (NKJV) Ephesians 4:11 (NIV) Ephesians 4:12 (AMP) We are all part of God’s building 1 Corinthians 3:7-15 (ESV) Ephesians 2:19-21 (ESV) We all must be eager and enthusiastic about serving the Kingdom of God Titus 3:14 (ESV) (CEV) (DRV) Titus 2:14 (ESV) (AMP)

In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares that following Jesus includes judgment and persecution. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to secure your life by making Jesus and His saving message the purpose of your life. Notes: Theme: Following Jesus includes judgment and persecution. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to secure your life by making Jesus and His saving message the purpose of your life. Text: Mark 1:14-15 (ESV) Jesus came to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom. Matthew 10:7-8 (ESV) Luke 10:8-9 (ESV) The time is fulfilled. The Kingdom of God is at hand. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) Luke 17:20-21 (ESV) Repent. Mark 8:34-35 (ESV) Matthew 11:12 (ESV) Matthew 13:44-46 (ESV) Believe in the Gospel. Matthew 5:10-12 (ESV) John 15:18-20 (ESV) Matthew 24:13 (ESV) 1 Peter 2:19-23 (NLT) Romans 8:16-17 (ESV) 1 Peter 4:12

In this moving message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares what God has to say about the life of the unborn. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to speak up for the unborn by praying, adopting, and supporting Matrix LifeCare Center. Notes: Theme: What does God have to say about the life of the unborn? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to speak up for the unborn by praying, adopting, and supporting Matrix LifeCare Center. Text: Luke 1:39-45 (ESV); Genesis 1:27 (NIV) What is abortion? What does Scripture say about abortion? God personally and individually creates every human life. Genesis 4:1 (ESV) Genesis 21:1-2 (NLT) Genesis 25:21-22 (NLT) Job 10:8-11 (NLT) Exodus 4:11 (ESV) John 9:1-3 (ESV) Psalm 100:3 (ESV) Psalm 139:13 (NLT) Psalm 139:15-16 (NLT) Ecclesiastes 11:5 (NLT) God judges nations who stain their l

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares why it is important for followers of Jesus to love all people. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to love and care for the foreigners in our midst. Notes: Theme: Why is it important for followers of Jesus to love all people? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to love and care for the foreigners in our midst. Text: Luke 10:25-37 (ESV) God loves and rescues refugees. Deuteronomy 10:17-19 (ESV) Psalm 146:9 (ESV) God expects us to love and take care of refugees. Exodus 22:21 (NLT) Leviticus 19:33-34 (NLT) Numbers 15:15 (NLT) Deuteronomy 1:16-17 (NLT) Deuteronomy 24:14-15 (NLT) Job 29:16-17 (NLT) Jeremiah 7:5-6 (NLT) Matthew 25:35, 40 (NLT) Hebrews 13:1-2 (NLT) We are all refugees. Philippians 3:20 (NLT) 1 Peter 2:11 (NLT) Ephesians 2:19 (NLT) Conclusion: We must find ways to lo

Better Together - Jesus and Children - 21/09/12

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares why it is important we maintain hearts of compassion as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to personally show compassion toward others in need. Notes: Theme: Why is it important we maintain hearts of compassion as followers of Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to personally show compassion toward others in need. Text: Matthew 9:35-36 (ESV) We must maintain a heart of compassion because God has a heart of compassion. Deuteronomy 15:7-8,10 (NLT) Psalm 41:1 (NLT) Proverbs 21:13 (NLT) Proverbs 22:9 (NLT) Proverbs 28:27 (NLT) Proverbs 19:17 (NLT) Matthew 25:40 (NLT) Proverbs 14:31 (NLT) John 13:29 (NLT) Luke 11:41; 12:33; 14:13; 19:8 Galatians 2:9-10 (NLT) We must maintain a heart of compassion because every person is valuable and precious in God’s sight. John 4:3-4 (NLT) Luke 9:54; 17:16

In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how racism gets resolved. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to use power rightly, bless those who persecute you, and pursue loving unity. Notes: Theme: How does racism get resolved? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to use power rightly, bless those who persecute you, and pursue loving unity. Text: John 13:34-35 (ESV) Racism gets resolved when we use power rightly. Genesis 1:28 (ESV) Luke 8:40-48 (ESV) Racism gets resolved when we bless those who persecute us. Matthew 5:43-48 (ESV) Luke 7:1-5 (ESV) Romans 5:8-11 (NLT) Racism gets resolved when the church pursues loving unity. John 13:34-35 (ESV) Ephesians 2:14 (NLT) Conclusion: Racism gets resolved when we use power rightly, when we bless those who persecute us, and when we pursue loving unity. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how authentic followers of Jesus participate in the justice of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to proclaim Good News, show compassion, and participate in justice advocacy. Notes: Theme: How do authentic followers of Jesus participate in the justice of God? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to proclaim Good News, show compassion, and participate in justice advocacy. Text: Luke 4:16-21 (ESV) What is biblical justice? Isaiah 30:18 (ESV) 2 Peter 3:13 (ESV) How did Jesus do justice? Isaiah 58:6-8 (ESV) How can we participate in the justice of God? 2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV) Psalm 41:1 (ESV) Proverbs 31:8-9 (ESV) Proverbs 14:20 (ESV) Conclusion: We can be authentic followers of Jesus by: proclaiming Good News, showing compassion, and participating in justice advocacy. In response to this message I will… I wil

In this heart transforming message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we can live as authentic followers of Jesus by displaying grace and discernment. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to seek God for the transformation of your heart. Nots: Theme: We live as authentic followers of Jesus by displaying grace and discernment. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to seek God for the transformation of your heart. Text: Matthew 7:1-6 (ESV) We live as authentic followers of Jesus by displaying grace. Matthew 5:7 (ESV) Matthew 6:12 (ESV) Romans 14:4 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 4:4-5 (ESV) We live as authentic followers of Jesus by dealing with our evil hearts. Romans 7:21 (ESV) Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT) Romans 6:5-14 (NLT) We live as authentic followers of Jesus through discernment. Romans 7:24-25 (NLT) In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Disc

In this message, Pastor Michael Ivy talks about what should we do with our anger. Our prayer is that this message encourages you today.

In this message, Pastor Jim Walsh talks about becoming a unified, multi-generational church family. Our prayer is that this message encourages you celebrate the strengths of each generation serving the kingdom of God together. Notes: Theme: We can become a unified, multi-generational church family. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to celebrate the strengths of each generation serving the kingdom of God together. Text: Psalm 78:1-8 (ESV) Biblical Survey of God’s generational plan: Genesis 1:27-28; 2:4; 3:1-7,15; 12:1-3; 22:17; Psalm 78:1-8; Malach 4:5,6 DISCIPLESHIP: Young leaders should find several older leaders as mentors. HUMILITY: Young leaders would benefit from some humility. GENEROSITY: Older generations should realize how much they have to give. GOD’S STORY: All generations should get a better grasp on history. UNITY: All generations can work on building unity. Conclusion: We should labor, side by side, to build a Church that’s like Jesus, that values every a

In this inspiring message, Pastor Zach Rainey talks about Jesus and Mentoring. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to bring others to Jesus.

In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about our ability to become true worshippers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to worship Jesus with all that you are, in everything that you do, and everywhere that you go. Notes: Theme: We can become true worshippers of Jesus. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to worship Jesus with all that you are, in everything that you do, and everywhere that you go. Text: John 4:1-42 (ESV); Psalm 89 (ESV) We can become true worshippers by receiving the gift of God. John 7:38-39 (ESV) We can become true worshippers of Jesus by living a life of worship. We can become true worshippers of Jesus by worshipping in spirit and truth. Luke 10:27 (ESV) We can become true worshippers by recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. Deuteronomy 18:15 (NLT) We can become true worshippers by telling others about Jesus, the Savior of the world. True worshippers are fulf