Connection Pointe Christian Church Sermons

What do you do when life feels hopeless? Discover that true hope is not found in changing our circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. Whether you're walking through suffering, struggling with guilt, facing uncertainty, or simply feeling overwhelmed, Psalm 130 reminds us to fix our eyes on the Lord. In this message, we explore how the Lord's mercy, forgiveness, Word, and redemption pr...

What if the life you are looking for is found not by striving harder, but by staying connected to Jesus? In Living on Purpose, Guest Speaker Bob Merritt invites us to slow down and consider what it really means to live the life God created for us. Many of us want purpose, clarity, spiritual growth, and a deeper faith, but so often we try to achieve those things through our own effort. Jesus offers...

How can you stay grounded when life feels uncertain? In this message from our “I Heart My Bible” series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell shares how God’s Word gives us a solid foundation through every season. Jesus calls us to come to Him, hear His words, and then put them into practice. When we do, our lives become like a house built on the rock, steady even when storms come. In thi...

How can we better understand what God’s Word is actually saying? In week 2 of our “I Heart My Bible” series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell shares practical ways to study the Bible with clarity, humility, and confidence. This week’s message looks at how to better understand what God’s Word is saying by paying attention to historical, literary, and theological context. Wh...

Why does the Bible still matter in a world filled with endless information, AI tools, opinions, and competing voices? In Week 1 of our I Heart My Bible series, we explore why God's Word remains our most reliable source of truth, guidance, comfort, hope, and direction. We'll look at what Scripture says about itself, why Christians can trust the Bible, and how God's Word shapes our lives and points...

What does the Bible say about building a thriving family and a thriving community? In this sermon, guest speaker Bill High explores God’s design for family, community, and multi-generational faith. From Ecclesiastes 3:11 to Psalm 78:5-7 and 1 Corinthians 12, this message shows how God created us to belong, grow, and pass faith from one generation to the next. We all want to be part of someth...

What keeps people from truly trusting Jesus? In Stumbling Blocks and Building Blocks, Guest Speaker Regis Johnson explores the barriers that can keep us from real faith. Jesus is not just someone who gives us what we need but is the source and sustainer of all life. If you have ever wrestled with doubt, spiritual confusion, shallow faith, or wondered what it really means to trust Jesus, this messa...

What does it really mean to put Christ above all, including our finances? In Week 3 of Above All, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches from Matthew 13:44 and 2 Corinthians 9 to show how Jesus changes the way we see money, generosity, security, and treasure. The kingdom of heaven is worth more than anything we own, and when Christ becomes our greatest treasure, our finances begin to reflect a deeper tr...

What do you do when you choose God, obey Him, and life still falls apart? Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches through some of the most challenging and faith-filled moments in Scripture. Looking at the lives of Hannah, Sarah, the Shunammite woman, and Mary’s costly offering to Jesus, this message shows that trusting God is not always immediate, comfortable, or easy, but it is always meaningful....

What happens when money, fear, or comfort takes first place in your heart instead of Jesus? In Week 1 of our Above All series, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Timothy 6, Ecclesiastes 5, and 1 Kings 17 to show what it really means to seek first the Kingdom of God and put Christ above all in every area of life. This message reveals why trust in God is the foundation f...

Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or like no one truly understands what you’re carrying? In this message, Hey World, I See You, Connection Pointe continues the Lift Off series by exploring Pentecost in Acts 2 and the powerful truth that God sees people personally, deeply, and individually. Pastor Ron Merrell walks through how the Holy Spirit was poured out on believers, not for a spirit...

Where is Jesus right now, and why does that matter for your life today? In Week 2 of our Lift Off series, Mission Control, Pastor Ron Merrell walks through the ascension of Jesus to reveal what Christ is doing right now and why His reign, His intercession, and His Spirit change everything for believers today. Through Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-9, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:33-34, John 14:16-18, and Matthe...

What launched the early church into a movement that changed the world? In Week 1 of our Lift Off series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Luke 24:36-53 to show how Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances and ascension sparked the lift-off of the early church and how those same catalysts still empower believers today. Jesus met His followers with peace, strengthened their faith, opened their mind...

What if the thing that feels dead in your life could be raised to life again? In this Easter message, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the hope at the center of Christianity: Jesus Christ rose from the dead, defeating sin and death, and His victory is still available today. This sermon explores the many ways death touches our lives, not only physical death, but also the death of peace, joy, innocen...

Why do some people welcome Jesus while others resist Him? In Week 2 of our Countdown series, Pastor Ron Merrell walks through the events of Holy Week to show how people responded very differently to Jesus as He moved toward the cross. Some shouted “Hosanna.” Some listened closely to His teaching. Some were healed and changed. Others were blinded by pride, cultural pressure, political e...

What kind of King rides into the city on a donkey instead of a war horse? In Week 1 of our Countdown series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Matthew 21 and Zechariah 9 to show how Jesus entered Jerusalem not with force, pride, or violence, but with gentleness, humility, and peace. As Passion Week begins, Jesus publicly reveals Himself as King. But He does not arrive like the rulers of this world....

Revival rarely happens overnight. It grows through decades of faithful obedience to God. In the final message of the Revival series, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches on the theme “Decades, Not Days.” Through the story of Noah, the teachings of Jesus, and the encouragement found in Hebrews, this message explores how lasting spiritual impact is built through perseverance and lifelong com...

Are small acts of kindness enough to change someone’s eternity? In Week 3 of the Come to Jesus series, guest pastor Bob Merritt shares a powerful message called Seeds of Kindness about how everyday love can open the door for someone to encounter Jesus. In Mark 4, Jesus tells a parable about a farmer scattering seeds. Some fall on hard soil, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some o...

Are you running from God — or wondering if He still wants you back? In Week 2 of Come to Jesus, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Luke 15 and the powerful stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. When religious leaders criticized Jesus for welcoming sinners, He responded with a story that changes everything. A shepherd searches for one lost sheep. A woman sweeps h...

Are you carrying something you were never meant to carry alone? This week’s message, Come and Receive, explores the simple but life-changing invitation at the center of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches that we have all sinned and fallen short — but God made a way through Jesus. Instead of striving to earn salvation, Jesus invites us to come and receive it. If you’re feeling...

This Valentine’s weekend, join us for a special message focused on love, emotional connection, and the kind of relationships God designed us to experience. In this teaching, Greg and Erin Smalley share biblical and practical insight into how love grows, how trust is rebuilt, and how couples can move toward healthier, stronger relationships. This message is relevant whether you are married, d...

How does revival last beyond a single generation? In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks how God has always worked through intentional faith passed from one generation to the next. From Scripture and church history, you’ll see why revival continues when believers invest in children, students, and young adults—and why it fades when they don’t. This sermon will help you...

What would change if you truly saw people the way Jesus sees them? In this week’s message from our Revival series, Pastor John S. Dickerson calls us back to the heart of God for those who are far from Him. Throughout Scripture, revival begins when God’s people are moved with compassion for the lost and are willing to act with courage, humility, and urgency. This message walks through b...

What if revival in your life starts with one powerful habit, prayer? In Week 3 of our Revival series, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches how personal and national revival always begin when God's people return to prayer. Discover how humble, persistent prayer opens the door for God's power to move in your heart, your family, and your nation. Learn how to pray with renewed faith, stay spiritually stro...

What if repentance isn’t about guilt, but about love? In Week 2 of our Revival series, Pastor John S. Dickerson shows that true repentance isn’t about shame or perfection, but about restoring your relationship with God. Using Psalm 51 and the story of Peter, discover how confession and honesty lead to joy, freedom, and a deeper friendship with God. Learn how repentance renews your hear...