Connection Pointe Christian Church Sermons

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...

What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t doubt, but distraction? In this new series, Revival, Pastor John S. Dickerson challenges us to rediscover what it means to love God above all else. From the cycles of blessing and judgment to the story of David’s bold dependence on God, this message reveals how revival begins—not in nations first, but in hearts fully surrendered to...

What if the thing missing from your spiritual growth isn’t more time alone—but genuine community? In this week’s message, Group Text, Pastor Ron Merrell shares how real, biblical community transforms our lives. Through Acts 2, Hebrews 10, and Ecclesiastes 4, discover why you were never meant to follow Jesus in isolation—and how authentic relationships help you grow stronger...

What season are you in right now — shaping, refining, or being used by God? In this special message, Pastor Ron Merrell reminds us that God is the master potter, shaping our lives with purpose and intention — just as He did with Moses. Through every season, God molds us, refines us, and ultimately uses us to accomplish His kingdom work. Discover how God shapes your story through your u...

Where do you find light when life feels dark? This Christmas Eve, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how the light of Jesus still shines in our darkest moments. Through Scripture, powerful imagery, and the wonder of creation, discover how to move toward His light — one step, one glimmer, one act of faith at a time. Experience the peace and hope that come from the One who said, “I am the l...

What’s in a name? Everything — when that name is Jesus. In this final week of our Christmas series, A Christmas Carol, Pastor Ron Merrell unpacks the true meaning behind the name above every name — Jesus, Immanuel, “God with us.” From the promises of Isaiah to the angel’s message to Joseph, we’re reminded that Christmas isn’t just about knowing about...

What if God is working while you’re waiting? In week two of our Christmas series A Christmas Carol, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth that waiting is never wasted when God is involved. Even when it feels like your prayers have expired or your time has passed, God is still faithful — working behind the scenes in ways you can’t yet see...

What if Christmas isn’t about perfection, but about a Savior who heals what’s broken? In this first week of our series A Christmas Carol, guest pastor Bob Merritt reminds us that Christmas is about a Savior who steps into our brokenness to make us whole again. From shattered dreams to impossible situations, Jesus came to heal our hearts, do what seems impossible, and be our everlasting...

What if the world’s belief in Jesus depended on how well His followers loved each other? In this week’s message, “For Our Unity,” Pastor Ron Merrell closes our Final Words series with a look at Jesus’ final prayer in John 17 — a powerful call for believers to be one, just as the Father and Son are one. When followers of Jesus live with humility, gentleness, and...

What if Jesus leaving was actually for our good? In this week’s message, “To Your Advantage,” Pastor Ron Merrell continues our Final Words series with a powerful look at John 16, where Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit isn’t a replacement for Jesus—He’s our greatest advantage. - He gives strength when we feel weak - Speaks truth when life...

Jesus wants your life to overflow with joy—real joy that comes from abiding in Him. In this week’s message, guest Pastor Regis Johnson teaches from John 15:1–11 as part of our Final Words series. Discover how staying connected to Christ, the True Vine, leads to lasting fruit, answered prayer, and fullness of joy. This message explores what it truly means to “abide in Christ...

In the final week of our series Christ, Culture, & Politics, Pastor John S. Dickerson delivers a powerful and emotional message calling believers to see our nation and world through the lens of Scripture—not the culture. When Jesus wept over Jerusalem, He saw people rejecting truth and walking toward destruction. Today, we face similar spiritual battles of deception, division, and darkne...

How should followers of Jesus engage in today’s cultural and political climate? This week in our series Christ, Culture, & Politics, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares biblical wisdom on how to follow Jesus faithfully in a divided world. Learn how to hold grace and truth together, love others well, and represent Christ in every conversation, vote, and decision. Discover how to:  ...