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 freedom, we see that what is concealed will eventually be revealed. When we surrender what we’ve been holding onto, we step into the fullness of our identity as sons and daughters. This message calls us to let go of the past and walk in the wholeness God has already provided.

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 our own brokenness—only God can clothe us with garments of salvation and the robe of righteousness. From the fall in Genesis to the redemption found in Jesus, we see that what was lost through sin is restored through His sacrifice. When we are fully clothed in Christ, our lives begin to reflect His glory, and righteousness and praise flow from a transformed heart. This message calls us to stop striving and start living as sons and daughters covered by the Father.

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 fulfilling His mission. As we surrender to Him, our everyday lives become the place where we cast our nets, reaching others through the fruit and power of the Holy Spirit. This message challenges us to move from comfort to calling and embrace the mission Jesus has already placed within us.

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 unpack how Israel’s deliverance from Egypt mirrors our own freedom from sin, and why true redemption was never about human effort, but the blood of the Lamb. This teaching also highlights how God doesn’t overlook sin—He covers it—and how Jesus fulfills every requirement of the Passover, bringing us into new life, freedom, and covenant relationship with Him.

This teaching is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help believers grow deeper in Scripture, theology, and the gospel.

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 fulfilling His mission. As we surrender to Him, our everyday lives become the place where we cast our nets, reaching others through the fruit and power of the Holy Spirit. This message challenges us to move from comfort to calling and embrace the mission Jesus has already placed within us.

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 without the Spirit leads to legalism, while the Spirit without truth leads to deception. As we seek Him with our whole heart, ask questions of the Living Word, and pursue intimacy with Jesus, we move from simply knowing about God to being changed by Him. Discipleship is not about following what—but following Who.

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.

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.

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 holiness. This teaching challenges us to examine how cultural influence shapes our view of truth, mercy, and discipleship, and invites us to allow God to bring inner change that is later revealed publicly for His glory. As we surrender our hearts, hide God’s Word within us, and let His light shine through us, we discover that true freedom and vision come only through Christ.

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 discipleship. When our conversations are centered on Christ, both vertically with God and horizontally with others, they carry the power to remove limitations, reveal truth, and lead us into freedom in Him. Ultimately, discipleship doesn’t only happen in conversations—but it never happens without them—inviting us to courageously engage in Christ-centered conversations that bring healing, clarity, and transformation.

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 Provider of our connection to Jesus, the Seal that guarantees our inheritance, the Counselor who gives wisdom and guidance, and the Protector who empowers us in spiritual battles—through prayer and through the Word (rhema). We also unpack the difference between demonic oppression vs. possession, and why believers can walk with confidence because we are sealed by the Spirit.

This teaching is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help believers grow deeper in Scripture, theology, and the gospel.

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 us and through us.

This message invites us to live with open doors, responsive hearts, and obedient faith—ready to welcome Jesus wherever and however He chooses to show up.

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.

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.

In this message, we explore what it really means to count the cost of following Jesus—and to know what God is calling us to quit (and what He’s calling us to keep building). Rooted in Jeremiah’s calling, this teaching confronts insecurity, exposes the limits of emotion-driven faith, and invites us into covenantal revelation—so we can tear down what doesn’t belong, stand in Spirit-given authority, and step confidently into the works God prepared for us.

Why do we need the Holy Spirit—and who is He, really?

In Part 1 of this CORE teaching, we lay the foundation by answering one of the most important questions for discipleship: Who is the Holy Spirit? We explore how the Spirit isn’t a vague force or “power station,” but a Person—God Himself—who empowers believers for transformation and kingdom advancement.

We walk through key Scriptures showing the Holy Spirit as the source of dunamis power, the Helper/Advocate (Parakletos) promised by Jesus, and the One who empowers creation, Christ’s ministry, and the Church today. We also trace the Holy Spirit’s work through the Old Testament as a foreshadowing of what Jesus would promise and pour out.

This teaching is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help believers grow deeper in their understanding of Scripture, theology, and the gospel.

In this message, we explore what it means to live out visible, tangible faith that moves the heart of God and reveals His power to the world. Through the story of the paralyzed man in Matthew 9, this teaching challenges us to move beyond safe, simple belief and step into bold, obedient action—so our faith becomes a living testimony that glorifies God and transforms lives.

In this message, we explore what it means to live in true unity and union with Christ. Rooted in Philippians 4:4–9, this teaching challenges us to replace worry with prayer, anxiety with gratitude, and distraction with godly focus—so we can experience the lasting peace, joy, and strength that flow from deep connection with Jesus and His body, the Church.

In this Christmas Eve-Eve message, we explore the living hope found in the birth of Jesus. Rooted in Galatians 4:4, this teaching reveals how God’s perfect timing and intentional purpose bring hope into seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and weakness. Even when life feels disordered, the birth of Christ reminds us that God is always redeeming, restoring, and reconciling.

In this message, we explore how the journey to Jesus is shaped by intersections and diversions—moments where faith must choose between God’s leading and life’s distractions. Through the story of the wise men in Matthew 2, we’re challenged to keep moving without all the answers, worship through resistance, discern false motives, and pursue daily intimacy with Jesus.