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In today’s edition of “You Asked For It,” pastor Dan answers more of your questions, including: ❓Are all sins really equal in God’s Eyes? ❓If someone repents of sins, should they be freed from the consequences? ❓Why do so many Christians seem fake? ❓How do we know if commands in the bible are cultural or universal? -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across...

The bible has much to say about the afterlife. But how much of what we have always heard is actually scriptural? In today’s message, pastor Dan addresses one of your most-asked questions: What actually happens when we die? -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

The idea of striking a deal with the devil is an old one, but is it a biblical one? In today’s message pastor Dan answers this question, as well as what we mean when we say Connect is a baptist church. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Fathers (and father figures!) are incredible gifts from God. In fact, a Spirit-led earthy father provides one of the best windows to our Heavenly Father. Today we’ve selected 3 dads from the congregation to speak about how their faith impacts their fatherhood. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

In honour of today’s baptism service, pastor Dan explains why Jesus (who never sinned) participated in John’s “baptism of repentance.” And just as importantly, why baptism is such a vital step in our spiritual journey. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

In today’s rapid fire edition of “You Asked For It,” pastor Dan responds to more of your questions, including: Why don’t we see miracles like in the book of Acts? Would Jesus forgive the devil? Why pray if God just does His will anyway? What exactly does it mean for a couple to be “equally yoked?” -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Learning to hear God's voice is an important skill for anyone who wants to follow Jesus. But how do I know if what I'm hearing is God or simply my own thoughts? Pastor Dan addresses this important question in today's edition of "You Asked For It." -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

In today’s installment of “You Asked For It,” pastor Dan addresses several of your questions, including: ❓ Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons? ❓ Which parts of the Old Testament should Christians follow? ❓ Should women preach and pastor? ❓ How to handle teens who don’t want to attend church? ❓ Can a person be saved after they die? -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #Life...

In today’s special Mother’s Day message, three ladies from our church share about seasons of waiting in their lives and how God blessed each of their circumstances. Their testimonies are great reminders that waiting seasons are never wasted seasons! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

One of God’s names in the bible is “Jehovah Rapha” which means “The Lord is my Healer.” We know that God does heal people of sickness and disease, but why doesn’t He heal everyone? If I don’t experience healing, am I being punished? Is it because I lack faith? In today’s instalment of “You Asked For It,” pastor Dan shares how to think about physical, emotional and spiritual healing from a biblical...

The trinity is one of Christianity’s most important and unique beliefs, but many people can’t make much sense of it. In the first edition of “You Asked For It”, pastor Dan simplifies God’s three in one nature and explains why it matters so much for our faith. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Most people know Easter is the day Jesus rose from the dead. But resurrection isn’t just a one off event, it’s a daily occurrence for all who trust in Jesus. In today’s message pastor Dan reminds us that Easter is proof that we may be buried, but we are never defeated! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

You might think that the bible teaches that money is unimportant (certainly in comparison to more “spiritual” subjects like prayer, forgiveness and fasting). Yet, Jesus taught that money is more important than we realize, but for very different reasons than we think! In today’s message, pastor Dan explains why wealth may be God’s chief rival in your life. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give...

In today’s message, pastor Dan continues the story of the construction of Solomon’s temple in 1 Chronicles 29 and reveals how integrity and transparency in every area of your life invites God’s blessing! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

When the Israelites set out to build the first temple for the Lord (1 Chronicles 28), King David reminded them that building something great isn’t easy, but it also isn’t complicated. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains how each of us can build a life of significance in God’s sight. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

King David is one of the most successful men who ever lived. From his days as a humble shepherd to his time as Israel’s greatest monarch, his life has been an inspiration to millions over the centuries. In today’s installment of “Make Room,” pastor Dan explains how David’s story reminds us that success in every area of life is ultimately obtained in the spiritual realm first. -- GIVE: Visit www.co...

The Kingdom of God is one of the most common subjects that Jesus spoke about. But what exactly is the Kingdom of God, and how do we fit into it? In today’s message, pastor Dan examines the parable of the mustard seed to explain how the potential inside each of us is far greater than we could ever imagine! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Many people think they know what God says about divorce, but the scripture paints a far more nuanced picture than most Christians realize. In today’s message, pastor Dan concludes our TOXIC teaching series with a message that is deeply helpful and deeply healing for anyone who has ever experienced a difficult marriage. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across...

Many Christians believe their first priority is to keep themselves from being influenced too strongly by the world. And while protecting yourself from ungodly influence is important (James 1:27) you are called to have a godly influence on the world around you (Matt 5:16). In today’s message, pastor Amber reminds us that we are empowered by the Spirit to change the world! -- GIVE: Visit www.connect...

Does the Bible really command wives to submit to their husbands? That sounds toxic in today’s world! But what if we’ve completely misunderstood what this verse means? What if God’s idea of submission isn’t unilateral and forced, instead, it’s mutual and voluntary? In today’s message pastor Dan discusses Ephesians 5:21-33 and the power it could have to revive your marriage. -- GIVE: Visit www.conne...

How well do you really know your spouse? Many relationships experience an emotional distance over the years, leaving you feeling as though you don’t even know your partner anymore. In today’s message, pastor Dan shares two powerful things you can do to keep your marriage from drifting further apart. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

As difficult as it can be for adult brains to handle a hyperconnected and overstimulated world, children are especially vulnerable. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains how parents can set healthy examples and expectations for their children’s digital lives. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

For 2,000 years Christians have used bread and wine to commemorate the death of Jesus. But the roots of this meal go back much further - all the way to the opening chapters of the bible, in fact. Join us today as pastor Dan shares a fresh take on communion! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

Social media allows us to highlight any aspect of our lives we want: Our sense of humour, our fashion, our politics, our successes (and even our failures). But who do my posts suggest is the hero of my story - Jesus or me? In today’s message, pastor Dan draws from the life of John the Baptist to explain why Christ deserves the spotlight online and in real life. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca...

Social media often leaves us with the sense that we are never enough: thin enough, rich enough, funny enough or spiritual enough. In today’s message, pastor Dan explores whether it’s even possible to be active on social media without falling victim to the comparison trap. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.