Connection Point Podcast

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

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