Connection Church Dublin Sermon Podcast

In Matthew 18:1-6, as in many others passages, we see Jesus take the ideas of this world and turn them upside down. The kingdom of heaven is all about Jesus’ righteousness, sacrifice, glory, and greatness not ours. We see that greatness doesn’t come from anything we can do, be, or accomplish it comes from surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Greatness in the kingdom of heaven starts with sur...

In Matthew chapter 13, verses 44-46 Jesus shares 2 parables about about the Kingdom of Heaven. We look at these parables in the same way we do the rest of the New Testament, by looking for Jesus in every chapter. The bible is a book that’s all about Jesus, not us. These two parables testify of Christ and His love for Israel,  and His church. So great a love that He sold, He gave all that he h...

As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” [Matthew 14:15-16]  Jesus then sees crowd's immediate need for food and He takes the little bit of food a little boy h...

Sometimes we face storms and trials of all kinds and sometimes life seems like it couldn’t get any better.  We have to grow by our faith and understand that all things work together for the good of those who are called according to His purposes. Some storms we bring on ourselves by disobedience. Some storms are brought on by Satan and his tactics in the world. As children of God, Co-heirs wit...

Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

Pray and Fast in Secret. When no one knows, the only motivation can be for the pleasure and will of God.  Pray and Fast for God’s approval, not Man’s approval. A lot of times prayer can be  such a good temperature gauge of our spiritual lives. We can ask ourselves if I spend more time in prayer alone than I do in a group of others. When we pray and fast it has to be for the right reward....

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“Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” [Matthew‬ ‭4:10‬] ‭ Immediately after Jesus’ baptism the very next passage in the Gospel of Matthew shows us Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness in preparation for his public ministry. We can draw some correlation from the fall of Adam and Eve when Satan came and tempted, questioned the au...

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” [Matthew 3:11] We see John the Baptist in this text doing exactly what was prophesied in Isaiah 40, preparing the way for the Lord. John knew what God called him to do and he succeeded in doing it. Let us see what...

"On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” [Matthew 2:11] In Matthew, chapter 2 we see Magi from the east begin a journey to Jesus as they remember God’s word from a prophet in Numbers 24. The magi pick up everything they have and begin their...

This week we are looking at God making preparations for the birth of Jesus, the one every story we’ve read this year in the Jesus Storybook Bible has been pointing toward. God delights in doing the unexpected with the unexpected. God acted after Israel had been waiting for 400 years without a prophet and without a word from the Lord. No one was expecting the Savior to come. Both Jesus and his cous...

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship.” [Romans 12:1] Being Heart and Soul with the church means serving the church. Paul does a great job in Romans 12 of getting to the heart of serving. As you listen to this week's message I encourage you to reflect deeply on...

Heart & Soul Sermon Series - Week 6 God’s mission is not some big calling on certain people’s lives, it's the call of God on all who know and serve Him. When we know God and His mission the only question we have now is, "What part can I play?" “Then Jesus came to them and said, “ All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizin...

Heart & Soul Sermon Series - Week 5 God’s mission is not some big calling on certain people’s lives, it's the call of God on all who know and serve Him. When we know God and His mission the only question we have now is, "What part can I play?" “Then Jesus came to them and said, “ All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizin...

Heart & Soul Sermon Series - Week 4 The church is the chosen people of God, filled by the spirit of God, working together to accomplish the mission of God. “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who call you out of darkness and into His wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the pe...

Heart & Soul Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

Heart & Soul Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

Heart & Soul Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

A Greater Story Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

A Greater Story Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

A Greater Story Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

A Greater Story Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

A Greater Story Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

A Greater Story Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com

A Greater Story Sermon Series - For more information about Connection Church Dublin and other resources please visit: www.connectiondublin.com