ConnectUs Church Audio Podcast
By ConnectUs Church
ConnectUs Church Audio PodcastOct 04, 2022
Is Jesus Greater? (4:1-42)
We build our life on what we know, like, and what we are familiar with. So, what happens when something shows up that is greater than what we trusted in before? When Jesus breaks into our lives He automatically becomes the greatest and challenges the authority of everything else. Do we really believe Jesus is greater?
You Might Be A Great Servant If...
It's an interesting challenge when things are going well for others and you feel like you are being left behind. We might wonder, "what about me?" John the Baptist knew Jesus was something special to celebrate no matter what. Message by Pastor Dustin.
Navigating Hidden Faith
How do you feel about your faith in Jesus? Are you hiding it? Are you boldly following Jesus? Or are you wondering who Jesus even is? We’ll be looking at the life of Nicodemus to see how he went from curious, to hesitant, to bold follower! Message by Jordan Wertz
Temple Authority (2:13-22)
Jesus walked into the most sacred religious site on the planet and took charge. He started to help the people see that the people had twisted what God created for good and that its time was over. There was a new temple in town and it wasn't made of stones and gold. John 2:13-22.
The Surprising Key To Your Purification (John 2:1-12)
Jesus' first miracle was a sign. It pointed to His deity and also to what he came to do. Jesus announced that everything was changing at this wedding of a no name couple in the middle of no where. Jesus is the way to true life. John 2:1-12.
The Snake Crusher (Easter 2024)
What if you had hope that everything wrong in this life would be made right? What could do it? New science, new technology, new religion, new political leader, or something else? For all of history people have been hoping and believing that this new thing would come and fix our world. We have all experienced the effects of “the snake bite,” but do you live with the power of the “snake crusher,” Jesus?
The Final Countdown
How's your faith when God's promises show up differently than you expected? Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the "final countdown" to Jesus' death and resurrection! But it didn't happen like anyone was expecting. Message by Pastor Dustin.
Follow Me (1:35-51)
What does it mean to follow Jesus? The first people who followed Jesus set the example. Who are they? What did they do? And how will my life be different because of who I am following? Message by Denny Foreman.
Recognizing Greatness (John 1:15-34)
We all have things we look for in people we might call great. But great people always seem just out of our reach. But when we recognize the greatness of Jesus and follow him we will recognize greatness in the people God has already brought into our lives, serve them, and honor their greatness.
The Light Always Works (1:1-14)
The darkness may seem overwhelming but the light always wins. When you trust God with your life your ability to truly live shines!
Building An Uncommon Community
Have you ever felt stuck outside of the crowd? We all have! Let’s look at the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19) to see how we can play our role in building community for the cause of Christ. God has placed us where we are with a mission of sharing the Gospel message AND helping others to grow in their relationship with Christ…that happens in community! Message by Jordan Wertz
Don't Stand In God's Way
What you say first is important [Just like these first 6 words!]. Today is all about first impressions with people that are different than us and we will be challenged from Acts 10-11 to “get out of God's way.”
Gentiles, Women, and Children
Our world today screams for everyone to be included and yet many groups of people feel left out. God has a way of reaching the people many people forget about. In fact, the first Church in Philippi (Acts 16) is a great example of the uncommon community Jesus is creating.
Common Community
Uniform. Everyone looks like the same. No rough edges. That's common. Jesus came to blow that all up.
Speak Faith (3rd Anniversary Service)
After not being able to speak for 10 months, what would you say? What do your words, and how you use your words, say about you? Join us as we learn how to speak faith.
The Baton Of Faith
It's easy to bask in the presence of God in our life. But if we don't pass the things of God on to the next generation, they will completely destroy their lives.
Health Check
How are you? How's your heart? How about your determination? Your diet? Message by Denny Foreman
I Know My Sheep
How much do you know about sheep? Our Good Shepherd (Jesus) knows His sheep. Are you following Him? Message by Pastor Dustin.
The Awe of Communion
Tomorrow is a new year. Let's focus on the most important thing - Jesus: who he is, what he did, and how that changes everything for us today.
Christmas Eve 2023
See For Yourself! There are many things in life that we have a tough time believing, but God knows what will help us take one small step towards it.
Patience in an Impatient Time
In this busy time of year, it can be so easy to forget to be patient and wait for God. Let's see Simeon, a man who waited with great patience to meet the young messiah. From his example of patience, we’ll all learn how to keep believing that God has always kept his promises and he will continue to do so today!
See For Yourself
Let's see the scriptures and see for ourselves what God says about this Christmas season. We will see God's Timing, Creativity, and Purpose in 'planning' the First Christmas.
The Motivation of Breakthrough
In order to be the church God uses we have to bring someone along with us. There are so many things that get in the way of being all that God wants us to be. Breakthrough comes when we take the focus off ourselves and bring someone else along. This is a real test of faith.
Give What You Got
Giving your first and your best activates faith in your life. Giving first means giving before you see the blessing. There is no guarentee that it's going to come. But, when we give what's first, God blesses the rest!
All-In
What are you willing to give up to do what is closest to God's heart? How much are you willing to put aside your preferences to pursue the mission of Jesus to reach those who are lost
Are You Available?
You have to know why God let you in to his kingdom. It really just comes down to the fact that he did all the work, invited you, and you were available to come!
Learn more about the end of the year Multiply offering at ConnectUsChurch.org/Multiply
Exchange Anxiety
Our minds are powerful things. Do you let what you think about control you or do you control your mind? Learn how to exchange the debilitating thoughts with ones that give life! (Philippians 4).
Nothing To Fear
Fear of separation in your relationship with God is a real thing. When life goes bad we wonder, where is God? Is he with me? Is he on my side? Am I really a Christian if I still face such hard things in my life? (Romans 8).
Fearless Future
We all feel anxiety about the future. What if something you are really hoping for didn't happen for the next 10 years? That's a scary thought. But God knows the future. His plans are good for you. There is no need to fear. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Shadows Don't Scare Me
Psalm 23 is maybe the most beautiful and powerful poem ever written. Let's praise God He is our shepherd and learn to "fear no evil because he is with us."
Be Courageous
Be strong and very courageous. Yes, this is new and you haven't been here before. But God is with you. No need to fear. Message by Denny Foreman. *The audio in this recording is not right. We will fix that for the coming weeks!
The Power Of The Bible
The Bible is powerful to transform your life. All of it is God's Word and all of it is useful to mold you more into the image of Jesus. Message by Dustin Forbes.
Can You Trust The Bible?
Can you trust the Bible? There is an incredible amount of evidence that says you should trust it. And in world where you don't know what is fake or true, we need something that can be trusted to be real and true all the time.
Only 66 Books?
There are many ancient books that did not make it into the final 66 books of the Bible. Some version of the Bible still include these books. Plus, we don't have the original manuscripts and the Bible wasn't written in English. There seems like too many places we could be off. Are we?
What Is The Bible?
What is the Bible? On one hand it's a simple question to answer. But today we are going to dive into the important intricate details that will strengthen your faith. The Bible reveals a very real God who is at work in your life and you can build your life on it!
Almost Right
Starting is hard, but finishing is super important. You have to make it to the end. Finish strong. Hang in there. Grow. Develop!
Details Matter
Rockstars request no brown M&M's. The details matter. The small details of your life help you develop. In Numbers 19, the cow needs to be a red heifer. It needs to be sacrificed in a particular with in a particular place. The people involved in the sacrifice also have specific details to be aware of.
What's In Your Backpack?
Numbers 17 & 18 highlight important pieces of a puzzle that help us understand how to be right with God. God created a system that the Israelites had to follow and that Jesus accomplished perfectly. Now we trust in Jesus for salvation.
Leave Role. Leave Hole.
You are incredibly important. Without you, the mission suffers. You bring something unique and special. Without you everyone is missing out. Numbers 16 highlights how important embracing your role is to development.
Sticks and Stones Broke My Bones
How did collecting sticks lead someone in Numbers 15:32-36 to face the death penalty? This story illustrates for us how important even the smallest decisions are. When we don't get it right, Jesus is our perfect sacrifice.
When Your Boss Stinks
How you relate to the leaders in your life greatly impacts development. Numbers 12 gives us wisdom for how to engage with our leaders, especially when we find reasons to think they aren't doing a great job.
Power Lines: Development Through The Highs and Lows
What happens to your faith when life doesn't go the way you expected? When things get a little difficult? Instead of connecting our relationship with God with the circumstances in our life, connect with God personally and allow him to develop you through the high times and the low times.
What Are You Drinking?
The fresh life giving water of Jesus is better than anything else. It satisfies! And yet, we are so tempted to turn to other things, and when we drink from that well, it ends up horrible.
Body Language
70-93% of all communication is nonverbal. Our bodies say a lot. Just think about all the time, money, and energy you put into your appearance this week! Body Language - Message by Denny Foreman.
God Is Worthy Of Your Worship
God loves to show off and show up any other gods. In the story of the Exodus, God so clearly eliminates the Egyptians gods and sets himself up to be THE GOD that was on Israel's side.
Satisfying Sex
God created and designed sex to be a great thing! In our culture today sex might be one of the easiest things to turn into an idol. It's something that we put so much effort, energy, resources, and focus into. It also quickly becomes the source of our identity. Don't you want to get to know the amazing God that created something so creative as sex? Super Practical - Next time you are alone in a room just acknowledge out loud, "hey God .. I see you here.. thanks for being with me."
Family: Take It Or Leave It
Family is absolutely essential to society. It's God's beautiful design. But we so easily turn a good thing into a god thing. We miss the opportunity to live a transformed life when we just take patterns of thinking and behaviors from our families and just naturally repeat them. God is inviting you into His spiritual family and to allow that transform your blood family. Hey - today before you go send a text or call everyone in your family. Really, do it!
A Healthy View Of Self
We often think of self centered people as those who are always talking about how great they are. But from my experience, a lot of self centered people are the exact opposite of what we'd think. They are never good enough. Things are always bad. They don't want to be known or seen. Life is going to throw numerous roadblocks in your way and a healthy view of self that comes from Jesus will help you satisfy your deepest longings.
Don't Worry About It (Money)
Nothing competes for our worship like money and it makes a terrible god. It will always leave you wanting more. But Jesus tells us not to worry about it. He knows us. He loves us. And He promises to take care of our needs.
A Horrible Exchange
Why would anyone exchange the opportunity to drink life giving water with stale water that doesn't satisfy? Yet human nature is constantly looking for idols we can try to control in order to get what we want. But no matter how hard we try or where we look, no god will be what God can be for us. Message by Jordan Wertz.