Connection Point Podcast

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

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