Recent Messages
The greatest battle isn’t simply against the darkness around us—it’s against the deception that can take root within us.
As part of our Summer of Revelation series, “The Right of the Sword” explores Revelation 2:12–17, where Jesus speaks to the church in Pergamos, a church that remained faithful under persecution yet tolerated dangerous compromise. This message challenges us to rightly handle God’s Word—not using it to justify our own desires, but allowing it to expose, correct, and transform our hearts. When we submit to the authority of Christ and wield the Sword of the Spirit as He intended, we overcome deception, remain faithful in tribulation, and receive the promises reserved for those who endure.
Following Jesus doesn’t exempt us from suffering—it transforms how we walk through it.
As part of our Summer of Revelation series, “If You Can’t Stand the Heat” explores Revelation 2:8–11, where Jesus encourages the persecuted church in Smyrna to remain faithful in the midst of tribulation. This message reminds us that faith isn’t built on comfort or cultural acceptance but on the unshakable authority of Christ. When we keep our eyes on the King instead of our circumstances, even the fires of suffering become places where God refines our faith and reveals His presence.
It’s possible to look faithful on the outside while slowly drifting from Jesus on the inside.
As part of our Summer of Revelation series,, “Don’t Fake It Til You Make It,” explores Revelation 2:1–7, where Jesus speaks to the church in Ephesus. Though they were known for their hard work, perseverance, and sound doctrine, they had abandoned their first love. This message challenges us to examine whether our passion for Christ has been replaced by performance, busyness, or cultural approval. Jesus isn’t looking for perfect behavior—He’s calling us back to genuine intimacy, wholehearted devotion, and a love that fuels everything we do.
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 about living in His presence, standing firm in His truth, and allowing His Word to transform us. When we stand where the King stands, we discover the authority, hope, and purpose found only in Him..
Every generation has substitutes that compete for our attention, our hope, and our worship—but there is only one King.
As part of our Summer of Revelation series, In “The True G.O.A.T.” we explore Revelation 1:1–8, discovering that Jesus is not merely our way of escape, but the sovereign King who reigns over all things. As culture grows increasingly deceptive, this message reminds us that our confidence isn’t found in fear or speculation, but in the One who is the Alpha and the Omega. Because He is sovereign, we are not helpless—we are called to faithfully occupy, make disciples, and live on mission until He returns.
It’s possible to be connected to religion and still miss relationship with Jesus.
Through John 8:37–45, we see how the wrong connection can lead to deception, while true intimacy with Christ leads to freedom. This message challenges us to examine what voices are shaping our lives and discover how the Spirit of Truth breaks the lies that keep us from experiencing all God has for us.
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 obedience through the Holy Spirit.
This message challenges us to move beyond personal comfort and embrace the life-changing work of Christ, allowing Him to increase as we decrease.
In this message, “Get Ahead of It,” 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 become visible realities. When we keep pace with the Holy Spirit instead of the culture around us, we position ourselves to walk in God’s purpose and move ahead of what He is preparing to do.
“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 authority isn’t borrowed or performed—it flows from living under the covering of Jesus and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.
CORE
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 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.
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.
What actually happened when Jesus went to the cross, and why does it matter for our lives today?
In this CORE teaching, we explore the meaning, necessity, and power of the cross. We look at why Jesus’ death was essential, what it accomplished, and how the cross, resurrection, and ascension stand at the very center of the Christian faith. This session helps bring clarity to grace, sin, redemption, and the finished work of Christ.
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 CORE teaching, we explore the nature and character of God—His holiness, love, wisdom, and the mystery of the Trinity. Learn why knowing God matters, how He reveals Himself to us, and how that changes everything.
This session is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help you grow deeper in your faith, understanding, and relationship with God.
How do you study the Bible in a way that brings life, clarity, and transformation?
In this CORE teaching, we explore why studying Scripture matters, how to approach it with the right heart, and practical tools for reading, understanding, and living God’s Word.
This session is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help you grow deeper in your faith, understanding, and relationship with God.