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The startling truth of the book of Jonah is that we are meant to follow the example of the "ungodly" Ninevites, not the "godly" prophet Jonah. They responded to God when He spoke to them. Jonah, on the other hand, tried to get as far away from God as he could. Join us for a fascinating discussion of Jonah chapter 3, in which we discover that those who seem closest to God are often the furthest fro...

The first half of the book of Jonah details how the reluctant prophet was spiraling downward. In fact, 6 separate times this passage describes Jonah as headed "down." But when Jonah was at his lowest, he had his biggest breakthrough. And the key moment for him is the very thing you've been missing in your own relationship with God. What is it, and why is it so very important? Join us for this week...

Part of what makes the book of Jonah so interesting is that the hero turns out to be the villain. Jonah's selfishness is only magnified by his religion - a circumstance that is all too common in our world today. So how do we develop a selfless faith; one that makes the world a better place (not simply making OUR world a better place)? We find the answers in Jonah chapter 1 in this week's message.

It can be easy to think of the story of Jonah as merely a children's story. It can be easy to think only about the "great fish" miracle and to lose sight of the rest of what happens. But the story of Jonah is actually one of the most relatable stories in the Bible. It's the story of a man who rebelled against God's calling, and God's refusal to let him get away.

Although it might sound crazy, you have voices in your head. The voices of friends, the voices of enemies, the voices of advertisers, and many others. However, amidst all the noise, one Voice is speaking softly and consistently - It is the voice of God! And although you may never have heard it before, you can train your soul to recognize the voice of your Heavenly Father. How? Join us for this wee...

To catch a fish you need a lure. Something that a fish would find enticing. Something that hides the hook buried beneath all those colors and textures. When we are faced with a temptation, it also hides a hook. It might be an addiction, a betrayal, or a hindered relationship with God. How can we recognize and avoid the hooks in our temptations? Join us for this week's message to find out!

In the early days of His ministry, Jesus was tempted by the devil to take shortcuts in His plan to save the world. But Jesus was able to overcome those temptations, and that's great news for us! That's because when you are staring down a bad decision, you don't just need help, you need a saviour!

All of us have certain temptations we really struggle to say "no" to. They might be small ("I REALLY want to eat this entire box of Tim Bits") and they might be big ("If I do this, nobody can ever know...") But what is temptation, and why is it so hard to avoid? Is it a sin to even be tempted to do the wrong thing? We answer all these questions and more in our new series, "A Way Out."

If you are tired of carrying around the weight of the world on your shoulders, Jesus wants to set you free; He wants to exchange your worries for His peace. In this week's message, pastor Dan explains how you can find the confidence of Christ in the middle of your chaos.

Why is anybody a Christian in 2019? Many people believe it is because the church has mastered the "guilt trip." Others believe it's because Christians have never critically examined their faith. But the truth is far more practical: People choose to become Christians in the 21st century because they discover a community that genuinely cares for one another! In this week's message pastor Dan enlists...

Did you know that ancient Romans used to call Christians "atheists?" Christianity didn't fit into their conception of what a religion was supposed to look like; 2,000 years later Christianity is still unique among world faiths. What makes faith in Christ different? Pastor Dan explains in this week's message.

There are two types of Christianity in our world: One focuses on behaviour modification, while the other focuses on spiritual transformation. On Sunday pastor Dan explained how you can know which you belong to, and why the true gospel is even more powerful than you realize!

How could one of life's greatest tragedies convince someone of God's love? Shouldn't the opposite be true? Not for Jordan and Amber Gilbert. They shared their story with us so that you would know that God is with you, no matter what you are going through!

It's a new year and you are probably hoping 2019 will be your best year yet. But let's be real - it will likely be full of the same ups and downs that every year brings. The good news is that God can use every highlight and every low point if we let Him. In the final message of 2018, pastor Dan shares what it really takes to have a fresh start in 2019.

When we typically picture the first nativity scene, everything is clean and postcard perfect. But in reality, the first Christmas was a mess! And that's good news, because Christmas is often still a mess! Join us for a holiday reminder that God sees everything we have going on, and loves us still.

Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration and joy, but let's be real - as often as not, it gets ruined by ugly attitudes, words and behaviors. (And if we were to get REALLY honest, we could admit that sometimes we are actually the culprit). How do you deal with difficult people and situations around Christmas? Heck - how do you deal with those things throughout the entire year? Jesus gives...

There is only one place in the entire Bible in which God explicitly invites us to put Him to the test. Why does He do it? Because if we test Him in this thing, we learn we can trust Him with anything. Pastor Dan lays it all out in this week's message.

Ever had something stolen from you? How about a favourite possession that eventually broke? If so, you know how temporary earthly treasures really are. Thankfully, Jesus tells us how to store up treasures that we can enjoy forever.

You've heard it before: "The church is just after people's money." And it's true, some church leaders have abused Jesus' teachings on giving (we talk about some of them in this week's message). But, that doesn't mean we get to ignore the things He said on the subject. Join us as we discover why is it is truly "more blessed to give than to receive."

It's easy to wander into financial debt, but it is hard to get out. To become debt-free, you'll need a prayer and a plan - and thankfully the Bible gives us both! This week's message is an honest conversation about the weight of financial stress, and how you can be free from it sooner than you realize!

Let's be honest: Our desire for newer, nicer and more expensive things never goes away. In fact, the uncomfortable truth is that the more stuff I have, the more stuff I want. This is why the Bible calls us to have a different relationship with our money and our possessions; we take "one handful" for ourselves and leave one handful empty so we can help an serve those around us. This way of living i...

God's done some big things at Connect Church in the last 12 months, but they are nothing compared to what He wants to do over the next year. Join us as we celebrate and strategize what's next for Connect!

There are certain things that prayer ALWAYS brings about in your life. In this episode, Pastor Dan explains why you should commit to regular prayer, even if you aren't a Christian.

Why do so many of us feel like prayer is a chore? Pastor Dan thinks the reason you don't enjoy praying is because you are saying prayers that are too safe, and frankly, a little boring. If God is capable of doing "infinitely more than we could think or ask," (Ephesians 3:20) why do we settle for asking Him for small things? Using the parable of the desperate widow, this week's message is a challen...

Has it ever occurred to you that nobody is born knowing how to pray? It's something each of us has to learn how to do over time. If you've ever wanted to jumpstart your own conversations with God, pastor Dan tells you how in this week's message!