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.