The Connect Church Podcast

Many people attend church, but Jesus is looking for something deeper than attendance—He’s looking for hearts that will stand with Him. As part of our Summer of Revelation series, “Where the King Stands” explores Revelation 1:9–20, where John encounters the risen Christ standing in the midst of His Church. This message reminds us that following Jesus is about more than showing up each week—it’s abo...

Modern culture tells us to find what’s compatible with our lives, but Jesus calls us to transformation. In “Non-Compatibility,” we explore John 3:1–9 and Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, discovering that following Christ isn’t about making Him fit into our lives—it’s about being born again and conformed to His image. Grace doesn’t remove divine accountability; it empowers us to live in obedienc...

In this message we explore 1 Kings 18:41–46 and Elijah’s response to God’s promise of rain after years of drought. This teaching challenges believers to stop living reactively and start living proactively by faith. Through Elijah’s persistence in prayer, humility before God, and willingness to run ahead of Ahab’s chariot, we discover that disciples are called to trust God’s promises before they be...

True spiritual authority isn’t found in repeating the right words—it’s found in knowing the right Person. “Uncovered & Exposed” walks through Acts 19:11–16 and the story of the seven sons of Sceva, revealing the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him. This message challenges us to move beyond religious information and pursue intimate relationship with Christ. Kingdom auth...

In this message we explore Matthew 5:13–16 and Jesus’ call to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Rather than being salty toward culture, believers are called to influence it through love, compassion, and the fruit of the Spirit. This message challenges us to shine brightly in a dark world, living as children of light who point others to Christ through grace, truth, and transforme...

In this message we explore Luke 8:26–35 and the dramatic encounter between Jesus and the demon-possessed man in the region of the Gadarenes. This teaching reveals that our greatest battles are not against people or circumstances, but against spiritual forces that seek to keep us bound. While modern culture often focuses on behavior modification and self-help, Jesus offers something far greater—fre...

In this message we explore Luke 15:15–24 and the story of the prodigal son, revealing the difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration. This teaching challenges us to understand that forgiveness begins in our hearts, but reconciliation requires repentance, humility, and truth. Through the compassion of the Father, we see God’s desire to restore broken relationships and bring hea...

In this message we explore Luke 15:15–24 and the story of the prodigal son, revealing the difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration. This teaching challenges us to understand that forgiveness begins in our hearts, but reconciliation requires repentance, humility, and truth. Through the compassion of the Father, we see God’s desire to restore broken relationships and bring hea...

In this message, “The Yes is Found in the Following,” we explore 1 Kings 19:19–21 and the call of Elisha, revealing that true discipleship is not just a moment of decision, but a life of surrendered conviction. This teaching challenges the modern mindset that leaves room for a “plan B,” showing that following Jesus requires full commitment. From Elisha burning his plow to Jesus calling us to take...

In this message, “Carrying Family Idols,” we explore Genesis 31:27–35 and the hidden danger of carrying old patterns into new seasons. This teaching reveals how misplaced trust and inherited mindsets can hinder our freedom in Christ. Through the gospel, we are reminded that true security is not found in what we carry, but in who we trust. From Rachel hiding idols to God calling His people into fre...

In this message, “My Daddy’s Shirt,” we explore Isaiah 61:1–2 and 10–11 and the powerful truth that righteousness is not something we produce—it’s something we are clothed in through Christ. This teaching challenges the trap of modern Christianity that replaces true righteousness with religious performance and production-based validation. Through the gospel, we are reminded that we cannot cover ou...

In this Easter message, “Never Saw It Coming,” we explore John 20:1–18 and the powerful reality of the empty tomb. When everything seemed final, God was already at work—bringing hope, life, and victory in a way no one expected. This message challenges us to stop giving authority to what looks finished and instead trust in the sovereignty and compassion of God. Through the resurrection of Jesus, we...

In this CORE teaching, “Jesus in the Passover,” we explore how the Passover meal in Exodus 12 reveals the hidden glory of Jesus and points directly to His finished work on the cross. What was once a shadow in the Old Testament becomes reality in Christ—the Lamb, the sacrifice, and the Redeemer. From the blood on the doorposts to the unleavened bread, every element tells the story of salvation. We...

Today we celebrate life change! In this special Baptism Sunday service, we rejoice as individuals publicly declare their faith in Jesus Christ and take their next step in obedience through water baptism. This powerful moment reminds us that baptism is more than a tradition — it’s a declaration of new life, freedom, and transformation in Christ. Speakers: Pastoral Team Did you make a decision to fo...

In this message, “I Hate To Fish,” we explore Matthew 4:18–22 and Jesus’ call to His first disciples to follow Him and become fishers of men. This teaching reminds us that discipleship is not just an internal transformation, but an outward mission. Jesus doesn’t just change what we do—He transforms our hearts, giving new purpose to our lives. True discipleship is not about following rules, but ful...

In this message, “Knowing Is Half The Battle,” we explore John 4:19–26 and 28–29 and the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. This teaching reveals that true discipleship is more than information—it’s a journey where knowledge of God becomes revelation, and revelation leads to transformation. Jesus shows us that worship must be rooted in both Spirit and truth, warning that truth withou...

In this message we explore Mark 6:45–52 and how hardened hearts kept the disciples from recognizing what God was doing—even after witnessing miracles. This teaching challenges us to release control, soften our hearts, and trust God’s presence and provision, believing He still moves in powerful and unexpected ways today. Scripture: Mark 6:45–52 Speaker: Pastor Jon Campana Did you make a decision to...

In this message, we explore Matthew 16:13–18 and Jesus’ vision for His Church. Rather than a place of comfort or cultural community, the Church is a spiritual community built on the revelation of Christ—where disciples grow through discovery, challenge, and unity as they live on mission to transform the world. Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18 Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner Did you make a decision to follo...

In this message, we unpack Matthew 16:1–4 and the danger of measuring faith by longevity instead of maturity. Jesus exposes a sign-seeking mindset and calls us to discern the times, close the gap, and grow through intentional intimacy with Him—moving from a godly environment to God’s involvement and true transformation. Scripture: John 9:1-7 Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner Did you make a decision to f...

In this message, “The Clash,” we explore John 9:1–7 and the powerful moment when Jesus heals the man born blind, revealing the collision between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of culture. While culture trains us to assign blame, judge brokenness, and normalize distorted thinking, Jesus shifts the focus to the glory of the Father, compassion for the hurting, and the transforming power of holine...

In this message, we explore the life-changing conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus and discover how true discipleship is birthed, nurtured, matured, and passed on through godly conversations. This teaching reminds us that seeking Jesus leads to conversations with Him and about Him, that conversations clarify what silence distorts, and that restoration—not affirmation—is the heart of biblical d...

In Part 2 of this CORE teaching, we move from who the Holy Spirit is to what He provides, produces, and protects in the life of a believer. We talk honestly about the state of our culture—and why the “fruit” we all long for (love, peace, joy, kindness, faithfulness) can’t be manufactured by willpower or religion, but only formed in us through the Spirit. You’ll hear why the Holy Spirit is the Prov...

In this message, we explore what it means to open our lives to Jesus when He “drops in.” Rooted in Matthew 26:17–19, this teaching challenges us to examine the criteria we use to open the door to Christ—and how obedience to His Word positions us to encounter His presence. We discover that Jesus’ Word often precedes His arrival, and our willingness to prepare room for Him shapes what He reveals in...

In this message, we explore what it means to live with peace when our hearts feel troubled. This teaching challenges us to trust the Father and the Son, anchor our hope in Jesus’ covenant promises, and follow Christ—the Way, the Truth, and the Life—through every season of uncertainty. Scripture: John 14:1-6 Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner Did you make a decision to follow Christ today? We’d love to su...

In this message, we explore how the voices we listen to shape our faith—and how familiarity with Jesus can quietly turn into unbelief. This teaching challenges us to tune out the noise of culture, resist offense and “group think,” and become a community that hears and responds to the voice of Jesus with revelation, worship, and bold trust. Scripture: Matthew 13:54–58 Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner Di...