Beyond Sunday

Title: Understanding Communion: The Second Ordinance of the Church Hosts: Pastor Jeff and Pastor Zach Rainey Description: In this episode of Beyond Sunday, Pastor Jeff, together with Pastor Zach Rainey, continues their exploration of the Assemblies of God's two ordinances of the church. Focusing on communion, they discuss its significance, origins, and practice within the Christian faith. Key Poin...

Title: Exploring Baptism: Origins, Significance, and Practices Hosts: Pastor Jeff and Pastor Zach Description: In this insightful episode of Beyond Sunday, Pastor Jeff, joined by Pastor Zach, delves into the Christian practice of baptism, its origins, significance, and the various ways it is observed. Key Points Discussed: 1. Origins of Baptism: Baptism is not originally a Christian practice but a...

Welcome back to Beyond Sunday, the podcast from Connection Point Church. I'm Pastor Jeff Carlson, and I'm here with Pastor Zach Rainey. Today, we're delving into the topic of cessationism, building on our previous discussion about the oneness of the body of Christ. In our last episode, we explored the arguments of cessationists, those who believe that the extraordinary gifts seen in the early chur...

Today, I've got Pastor Zach Rainey with me, a resident scholar with a passion for studying and a wealth of knowledge. We recently delved into the topic of spiritual gifts, inspired by a message I preached a couple of weeks ago about unity and finding our place in the body of Christ. Our conversation took us to Ephesians 4, where Paul outlines the various gifts bestowed by the Lord, sparking an exp...

Hey there, welcome to the Beyond Sunday podcast! I'm Pastor Jeff, and I'm excited to share a special episode with you today. We had the privilege of hosting David and Amy, who run Remade, a business in India that invests in the lives of women. In the last couple of weeks, they shared their incredible journey with us on a Sunday, and it's truly a game-changer in India. The Genesis of Remade So, you...

Today, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to our hearts: prompting prayer. You know those moments on Sundays when we gather to pray? Yep, those moments when we lead and prompt you to pray for specific things. It's not just about keeping things moving; it's about giving direction and purpose to our collective prayers. Think about it - how many times have you attended a prayer meeting wh...

Today, we're diving into a practice we hold dear at Connection Point – praying through prayer models. So, let's talk a bit about the structure and the 'why' behind our corporate prayer time before services. The power of prayer models lies in addressing two common pitfalls in our prayer life. Firstly, a significant portion of our prayers tends to be petitionary, seeking things from God – healing, p...

We're excited to dive into a topic that's been on our hearts lately—the importance of prayer. At Connection Point Church, we've made prayer a priority in our mission, and today, we want to share some thoughts on why prayer is not just a church thing but a personal journey that can transform our lives. So, what is prayer? It's our priority. It's the timeless communication method rooted in Christian...

Hey everyone, welcome to another episode of Beyond Sunday. I'm your host, Pastor Jeff Carlson from Connection Point Church, and today I have the extraordinary Pastor Jim Walsh with me. We recently shared some exciting news a few weeks back – Pastor Jim and Robin are leading a team to the southeast side of Lafayette to plant a new church. Initially, it will be a campus of Connection Point Church, w...

Introduction Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast, "Beyond Sunday" Today, we're delving into the third installment, so if you missed the first two, make sure to catch up on those. We're about to embark on a journey exploring the depths of resisting the spirit of the antichrist in this era of spiritual warfare. We've previously touched on the importance of keeping oil in our lamp...

In recent discussions about the future of the United States, a prevalent viewpoint emerges – the nation's role in the end times. Many theologians and eschatologists suggest that the United States might not play a significant part in the final events foretold in the Bible. Amidst this speculation, the focus shifts towards the current state of the church, its challenges, and the potential repercussi...

Introduction Today, we're delving into the intriguing world of eschatology – the study of end times. Buckle up because it's a hot topic that has fascinated minds for centuries. Have you ever wondered about the rapture, the second coming of Christ, and the mysteries surrounding these events? Well, let's dive in and explore the depths of eschatology. The Rapture Unveiled Our journey begins with the...