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The religious motto of our city might as well be "I'm spiritual, but not religious." It's extremely common to hear someone say, "Every faith system has a little bit of truth to it." So how do we know which parts are supposedly true and which parts aren't? The short answer is: We choose the parts we like, and ignore the parts we don't. And maybe that says more about us than it does about God. In th...

A crucified God? A carpenter returned from the dead? Let's be honest: Easter is a strange holiday. But in this week's talk, pastor Dan breaks down how it is precisely because the resurrection of Jesus is such a seeimingly absurd and scandalous story that it has the power to change your life!

20 minutes of sleep each week is not enough. 20 minutes of exercise is not enough. 20 minutes at the office might be enough, but not if you hope to actually accomplish anything! In the same way, 20 minutes of worship each week isn't enough to keep you spiritually healthy. This week pastor Dan gives practical advice on how you can worship God as powerfully and passionately on Monday as you do on Su...

Drums. Lights. Movie Clips. Lifted hands. Why do Sundays look the way they do at Connect Church? -- Are people who sing at the top of their lungs more spiritual than those who don't? Are you a "bad" Christian if you don't enjoy church music? What can I do to make Sunday worship services even more meaningful? -- We're tackling all of these questions (and more) during the first week of our WRSHP ser...

We asked you to submit your unfiltered questions on sex and body issues from a Biblical perspective and - wow - did you deliver! Join Pastors Dan and Amber as they answer your questions on topics you never thought you'd hear addressed in church!

What 3 words describe sex in your marriage? If it isn't Frequent, Free and Fulfilling, you are missing out on God's best! Thankfully, 1 Corinthians chapter 7 gives us a roadmap to move from mutually frustrating sex to mutually fulfilling intimacy. Listen to this week's message to learn more!

Most people in our world believe two big lies when it comes to sex. What are they, and have you fallen for either of them? Pastor Dan shares uncovers them and how to confront them from 1 Corinthians 6 in this week's message.

Everyone could probably agree that there are unhealthy views of sex in our world. But what about in the church? Is it possible that part of the reason our world has such an unhealthy outlook on sex is that the church has failed to adequately teach the blessings of sex? Join us as we talk openly about sex in church!

For some people, "love" is a four-letter word. It carries a lot of baggage, and often that baggage gets attached to our beliefs about God's love. But as 1 Corinthians 13 tells us, divine love looks very different from love as we know it. Join us for this week's message as we uncover God's agapé love.

When you hear the word "miracle" what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of healings or speaking in tongues or prophecy. (And each of those are examples of Biblical miracles.) But, 1 Corinthians tells us that the greatest miracle of all is much simpler than we often realize. This miracle has the power to reshape the world and it can be performed by anyone. Wondering what it is? Pastor Dan breaks it...

The early church seemed to be full of power, transforming the world wherever they went. The modern church often lacks power, and isn't taken seriously in our world. What are we missing? In this week's message, Pastor Dan proposes that we aren't missing something. Rather, we are missing someone.

If you've ever found yourself praying for a miracle, only to be met with apparent silence, you are not alone! Pastor Dan shares from john 11 how you can take comfort from the fact that often God's "no" can lead to an even greater miracle than His "yes."

How can any sane and rational person believe in miracles? After all, hasn't science proven stuff like that simply doesn't happen? Surprisingly, the science doesn't seem to point us away from miracles, but towards a God who creates, continues and counteracts our miraculous universe as He wishes. Join us for a message that will expand your mind and your faith!

It's a new year, and you probably have some new goals. Whether your resolutions are big or small, the scriptures offer wisdom on how to let go of the past and lay hold of the future.

Is it possible for Christmas to be less stressful and more meaningful? We think so! Pastor Dan breaks down how changing your perspective can change your experience in this year's Christmas Eve message.

Christmas through Fresh Eyes 3 -- The Magi by ConnectCalgary

The shepherds seem to play a small side role in the Christmas story. But God included them so we could learn from them, and we are so glad He did! Their story reveals the good news that brings great joy for all people.

When you hear the Christmas story, you might be tempted to assume that the miraculous circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus were wondrous and welcome to everyone involved. Of course, the real story is much complicated. The people who lived out the first Christmas had to learn to trust God in the middle of an unexpected and dangerous situation. Their faith serves as an example to us when we...

God wants to do extraordinary things in our lives. But what if we don't think of ourselves as particularly special? What if we are just ... ordinary? Can God use us too? In this week's message, pastor Dan breaks down the type of person God uses, and as it turns out, He seems to prefer to do the miraculous through regular people, not super saints.

Have you ever offered God a promise, a bargain or a sacrifice in the hopes that He would bail you out of a tough situation? If so, you probably discovered that, while they might work with your spouse, grand gestures don't really work with God. Maybe God isn't waiting for you to offer a grand gesture to Him, but for you to trust His grand gesture to you. -- Pastor Dan explains more in this week's m...

I takes guts to live "unordinary." But where do you find boldness when you aren't feeling very brave? Pastor Amber shares the answer in this week's message!

Nobody wants a cookie cutter life; we'd all like to break the mould of "typical." But to be different, we have to live different - as something the Bible calls a "living sacrifice." Join us for the first week of our UNORDINARY series!

Everybody wants a clearer vision for their life. But what most of us fail to realize is that the best vision doesn't come from our heart, it comes from God's word. In our final Tweetable Truth message, pastor Dan shares a God-sized vision for our church and for your life.

Have you ever thought about the Bible being funny? Parts of it absolutely are! Proverbs 26:13-15 is a great example: Pastor Dan shares how passage is full of satire, and designed to make you think about the opportunities you miss out on when you continually make excuses.

"Is it just a phase?" "Is this relationship toxic?" "Should I continue to forgive them, or is it time to move on?" If you've ever asked yourself any of those questions, you do not want to miss the wisdom found in Proverbs chapter number 1! Pastor Dan breaks down the three types of fools in your life and what to do with each.