Connect Community Podcast: Recent Episodes
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David remained undefeated throughout his reign, and even though he had some failures, he was able to sustain his authority and success. Pastor JD shares 4 choices David made at the beginning of his reign that will help us have lasting success.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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David finally becomes king. But it doesn't look like what he hoped for. Have you ever arrived at a desired pinnacle and felt underwhelmed by the experience? Sometimes our expectation and reality leave us wanting. Pastor JD talks about what brings joy in satisfaction.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor JD Müller shares Part 6 of our series, David, with a practical message on How To Respond To Adversity. We get to the part of the story when David faces the worst challenge of his life before becoming king. His own men turned against him, and somehow he was able to lead those same men into battle and recover all that he lost.
There are 3 attitudes from this story we can apply in our own lives, so we can see the same type of results David saw.
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What happens when turmoil, disappointment, and distractions come after you while you wait for God's promise?
In this message, Pastor JD continues our series DAVID, and he explores one of David's most difficult seasons as we waited for God's promise.
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We don't have a problem of opportunity, we have a problem of vision. Too often, we are led to see circumstances as obstacles, and not as opportunities. Pastor JD continues our summer series, DAVID, with a message around the quintessential story of David and Goliath.
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So many people make a mess of their lives because a moment of weakness. David almost compromised his future because of one moment of anger. What do you do in those moments? Pastor JD shares a strong message to guide you and bless you in those moments. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity church, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
When Israel needed a king, God sent Samuel, the Priest, to the house of Jesse to anoint a young shepherd boy. What happened after David was anointed is a recipe for all of us.
Pastor JD starts our summer series with a message about the importance of development and growth.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Many times, our prayers and devotion to God is motivated by our desire to skip battles and challenges. We don't want to face them, we want God to take them away. But God doesn't always answer those prayers, on the contrary, many times instead of delivering us from a battle, he gives us strategy and authority to win the battle. Pastor JD shares from the book of Esther, practical encouragement for you to grow in your faith and face every present obstacle.
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Sometimes we expect divine intervention in loud, extraordinary, and noticeable ways. But many times God works through opportunity and responsibility.
In this message, Pastor Alini continues our study from the book of Esther with a message that will challenge you to notice God's presence in simple and significant things.
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There are things we allow into our lives which we call "ordinary" that should not be so. It is important to revise our limits and thresholds from time to time, and to allow God's values and guidance to become our "ordinary".
God is not asking us to do miraculous things. He is simply asking us to do the ordinary; to do what is right.
We believe this message will bless you and help you live better.
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Do you see God in the ordinary? In this new series "God Of The Ordinary", Pastor JD shares an encouraging message that will open your eyes and set your heart to see God in ordinary things.
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What would it take for you to lose the things that you value the most? "Gravity" affects all of us. Many times followers of Christ live frustrated because they believe everything is in God's hands, and if progress was not made, it's because God didn't will it into existence. It is true that our will should submit to God's will, but what about our part? What is your part? Many times we lack the understanding of our role in God's masterplan. In this message, Pastor JD shares a simple teaching that will bring you clarity.
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Continuing the first part of this message, Pastor Alini shares a practical message on how to face the desert, how to keep moving, and how to ignite the most important thing you need to dispel darkness in the world.
This message will bless you.
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Have you wondered why sometimes you sow and you invest, but you don't see results?
When we lack clarity, and we try to "feel" our way forward without assurances, we can get anxious to arrive at our next assignment. What we might miss, is that our expectations have a foundation that is not rooted on the will of God, but our own desires.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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For any person, mobility requires hope. We move toward our hopes and dreams. How does someone get to hope? Can hope be recovered? Is it worth the risk? Pastor Hannah McGinnis brings a profound encouragement that will bring you clarity and fill your heart with faith.
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What is the significance in declaring that Jesus is risen? What element in our Christian life enables you to experience the life of the risen Christ today? Pastor JD explores this idea in this message titled "risen"
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Have you ever wrestled with the idea that Jesus rose from the grave? How can we explain it?
In this Easter message, Pastor JD explores Jesus's divine nature, his resurrection, and why it should matter to us.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor Alini Müller shares a compelling message about the relationship between your belief and your actions. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Scripture says "as a man thinks, so he is". Your mind is one of the greatest gifts God has given you, and it is important that you keep it healthy by dwelling on the right thoughts. In this message, Pastor JD shares a MAP for a better thought life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Words bear fruit. This message will encourage you and challenge you to see words differently. Pastor JD starts a new 3-part series titled "The Good Treasure".
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In a world filled with stimulants, the call to have a single focus can become difficult. Pastor JD shares a challenging message about the importance of maturing spiritually and being single-minded.
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When you face surprising circumstances, a question may rise: What do I do with this? Pastor Serena Gonzalez shares a message and a testimony to encourage you forward.
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No matter the season or circumstance, we are called to keep the flame. Pastor Darius Trainer shares a powerful message with ConnectCommunity that will bless you and help you grow in your faith.
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What do you do when you work diligently day in and day out, but it seems no one is noticing or rewarding you for your efforts? Felipe Castro shares 3 lessons from Ruth that will encourage you to remain faithful in the ordinary.
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What do you do when the unknown happens? How you respond in times of trial can define your life from that moment forward. Pastor JD and Alini take the stage to share part 2 of "Faithful": A relationship study based on Ruth. They share their personal story of facing change and health challenges, staying faithful through it, and seeing the faithfulness of God as well.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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What would you choose, if during a hard time in your life you were given the choice between relationship or opportunity? Pastor JD kicks off "Faithful", a relationship study on the book of Ruth.
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Pastor Alini shares a practical message that will bring clarity and will help you better understand how we can see change in our lives through prayer.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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We speak a lot about what to do when things get difficult, and that is very important.
We must know where to anchor our souls when things become bleak; when we are facing circumstances beyond our strength and ability to see them through. But it is important to prepare our hearts for good success. To have a plan for the season of blessing before you enter it.
Pastor JD shares a compelling message about being prepared for good success.
We hope and pray this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor JD shares the heart for the new year and brings an encouraging message on the role of prayer and obedience in the life of a believer in Christ. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Do you know what to hope for when it comes to life with God?
Sometimes it is easier to see a future and have hope in our careers, finances, and relationships, but what about your relationship with God?
Sometimes we default to making our life with God about the things of this world, but there are things that only the Kingdom of God can bring to our reality.
We hope this message helps you and blesses you.
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In this Christmas Message, Pastor JD shares a axiomatic principle in the scriptures that is exemplified in Jesus's life and must be lived in ours: Incarnation–The true reason for Christmas.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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What does the Bible have to say about the Kingdom of God? In this series we are exploring prophecies that were made about the Kingdom that was to come, and the fulfillment of those prophecies in the life of Jesus. Pastor JD shares a message about the Kingdom of God being a kingdom of healing.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Before Jesus there were prophecies of a new kingdom that was to come. Jesus came announcing that the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. What kind of kingdom is this? And why should we consider being part of a kingdom such as this?
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Many of us, when we hear the word "gratitude", we reduce it to usage and pleasantries. To be grateful means to be appreciative, kind, and to ignore the bad. Gratitude goes deeper than that. In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to make gratitude a part of your daily life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Sometimes we are disappointed because the thing we hope for didn't come to pass. Why did God close that door? Pastor Alini shares a compelling message about the importance of trusting God when doors close.
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Have you ever faced a circumstance that took away your gratitude? Sometimes it is difficult for us to be grateful. In this message, Pastor JD addresses those moments when we are disappointed in God for what is happening in our lives.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Felipe Castro shares part of his story; his grandmother's faith, and his gratitude for all God has done in his life.
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Pastor JD continues on the subject of suffering. This week we are highlighting Job. If you have gone through circumstances that have brought you loss and pain, this message will bless you.
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Pastor JD continues our Higher Ground series by sharing a message about the purpose of suffering, and how God can use it for our good.
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What happens when you live life aiming at the right things, but still things get complicated? Sometimes the problem is not what we value, but how we prioritize what we value. Pastor JD shares a practical challenge that will help you get your life back in order.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor JD introduces our new message series titled "Higher Ground". It is important to examine ourselves to know whether we are on the right track. Pastor JD helps us with biblical insight on how to evaluate and confront some of our present challenges.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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"He who desires harmony with humans, and harmony with creation, must first have harmony with God!" It is upon this premise that Pastor JD closes our series Link UP. It is a compelling message about harmony with God, nature, and others.
We believe this message will help you grow and will increase your faith.
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Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down to talk about the consequences of isolation and what to do about it. In this intimate, open, and insightful message, you will receive practical guidance on how to identify and overcome isolation.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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In the wake of brokenness and evil, we turn to God. Pastor JD continues our series Link Up with a heartfelt message about Christian Community, and its essential role in healing our nation.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Does it make a difference if your friends are christians or not? Is it beneficial to have Christian friends? Pastor JD introduces a new series titled "Link Up" with a message on the benefits of Christian community.
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How do world perspectives like Determinism, Fatalism, and Existentialism shape our faith and infiltrate our mode of thinking? You will see in this message that the outcome is much more practical than technical, and it will affect how you make decisions and how you approach relationships and spirituality.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Guest Speaker and ConnectCommunity Board member Markee Johnson shares a compelling message on what it takes to experience spiritual revival. It's a message about endurance, commitment, growth, and more.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Felipe Castro shares a message that will challenge you to take inventory of your spiritual life, and commit to God fully.
We hope this message of faith will bless you and inspire you.
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Sometimes we are only convinced that God is working when we see results. The only evidence we tend to look for is the final product, but God works through potential. Are you discouraged because all you have right now is a little bit of "potential"? This message will bless you.
This is part 3 of our series "Summer Revival".
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Pastor Alini shares an encouraging message about finding life, growth, and revival in suffering. Sharing from her own experiences and Scripture, we believe this message will encourage you and enrich you.
We hope this message helps you live better.
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As public trust in the institutions that are supposed to uphold our values has dwindled, what gives you a solid foundation for living? When you don’t trust your leaders, when you don’t trust the system you’re in, when you don’t trust religious institutions. What do you turn to?In this message, Pastor JD challenges us and reminds us of the distinctiveness of the Gospel.
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Pastor JD conclude our How To Win series with a message about sacrifice.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jesus said: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
What is the significance of being a peacemaker in our world today? Is it ultimately beneficial?
In this message, Pastor JD continues our study on the beatitudes with a message about the importance of peacemaking.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor Alini Müller continues our series "How To Win" with a message about the importance of choosing to have a pure heart.
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What is the importance and significance of mercy? Why should mercy matter in our daily lives? Pastor JD shares a counter-cultural message about this godly quality we should all nurture and embrace.
We hope this message blesses you.
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Pastor JD shares part 4 of our series How To Win. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." Matthew 5:6 ESV
Have you ever heard that to win in life you need to have that "killer instinct"? Among divisions, social tension, and a climate of disruption in our world, how can we win in what matters? We explore one guidance from Jesus that can make all the difference in our world.
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In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus promised comfort to those who mourn. What does Jesus mean by "comfort"? And is comfort enough when you have faced injustice and wrongdoing?
Pastor JD explores this Scripture in a teaching that will expand your understanding and ignite your faith.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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What does it mean to "WIN" in life?
Jesus started his famous sermon with a series of affirmations on the kind of people he declares "blessed".
Pastor JD explores the idea of being "Poor in Spirit". Was this for a limited group of destitute people, or being poor in spirit a state of existence we are all eligible for?
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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You are equipped to build! Pastor Alini Müller shares a compelling message encouraging us to discover and nourish our spiritual gifts.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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We face a level of anxiety and worry that is beyond what we are meant to endure. Jesus share the antidote, and it might surprise you.
Pastor JD concludes the series "Worth The Cost" with a message about the importance of Righteousness.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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What does the word "obedience" mean to you? We all have different responses to the word, but generally it is not a word that is seen as empowering and entirely positive. Pastor JD shares a message about the importance of obedience, and its rewards.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor Alini continues our Worth The Cost series with a compelling message about discipleship. Why do followers of Christ live differently than the world? Is it cult-like behavior, genuine transformation, or dogma? Knowing the difference between salvation and discipleship is an important step in the life of a Christ follower.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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If we are going to live a life of excellence in any area, it will come at a cost. While certain lifestyles the world offers come at the cost of higher things; love, integrity, family, values; the life we are called to live is worth the cost! Pastor JD kicks off a new series titled "Worth The Cost".
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor JD concludes our "impossible" series with the last miracle John writes in His gospel, and the relationship between that miracle and Jesus's resurrection. If you have been hard pressed to believe in the resurrection of Jesus, or have had difficulty understanding why it was necessary, this message will bless you.
We hope today's message helps you live better.
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If you have ever been in a place where you were striving and not making headway, in need of a miracle, this message is for you. Pastor Alini share a wonderful parallel between the miracle of Jesus walking on water and her personal life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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We live in a culture obsessed with big! We want big, we value big. We live big cars, big roads, big stores, big homes, and big bank accounts. But what about those moments when you feel small? Pastor JD shares a message on the value and importance of smallness.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jesus's third miracle shared by the Apostle John teaches us something profound about being stuck in a situation, and moving on.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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What does the truth have to do with Jesus's miracles? In this second miracle of Jesus, we will uncover a powerful lesson about the way we should think.
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Jesus's ministry was characterized by impossibilities. There are 3 things everyone who decides to follow Jesus must come to terms with: Jesus's nature, His words, and His works. In this series we will focus on his works.
Pastor JD kicks off this 7-part series titled: Impossible – an exploration of the 7 miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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For relationships to thrive, love must remain healthy. Pastor JD concludes our series "More Than Love" with a message about Unity and Intimacy in relationships. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Pastors JD and Alini sit down to talk about the importance of healthy communication, the dangers of resentment and how to overcome it. There is also practical guidance and communication pitfalls to avoid.
This conversation will equip you and help you live better.
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We all know love is the essence of a loving and healthy relationship. But how can love remain healthy? In this series we will highlight different elements in relationships that support love and keep it healthy.
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Can you know God and be depressed? Can you know God and lose the desire to live? Can you serve God and still wanna give up?
Pastor JD shares a compelling message about this essential element each person needs to see breakthrough in their lives.
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What do you need the most from God?
Pastor Alini shares a challenging message that will lead you to the right answer.
Breakthrough starts here.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Best practices to see breakthrough in your life.
Pastor JD encourages us to persevere. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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What does it take for you to breakthrough your limitations? Is there a dream? A plan? A goal you have placed in the backburner of life because you tried and pushed but didn't seem to progress? Pastor JD talks about a fundamental and necessary element for you to see breakthrough in your life, in our new series "Breakthrough". We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
What do you do you do when you feel stuck? Pastor JD shares three areas in your life you must maintain healthy before you blame anyone else or anything else for your problems.
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We were made in the image of God, with God-like attributes. Life can bring circumstances that will try to steal that childlike joy. Pastor JD shares an encouraging message about nurturing a childlike joy.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Have you thought about the chief foundation of your peace, hope, and stability? Pastor JD shares from the Scripture on why faith is essential for living, and why a childlike faith is necessary to become who God made you to be.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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When we pray or go to a church service, we often try to appeal to God's power and mighty hand. We have petitions, desires, and things we want to overcome, and even those of us who self-indentify as less religious follow the popular creed that admits and concedes to a "higher power".
Pastor JD starts this series by challenging you to look for God's childlike attributes; to glean from them, and to make them your own.
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Have you found yourself stuck in a thought pattern? Negativity, anxiety, cynicism, self-doubt, pessimism, are examples of pathways of thinking we can get stuck on. In this message,
Pastor JD will give you simple counsel on how to break free from these patterns, and how to develop new pathways of thinking.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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If you have ever felt like God was distant or absent, or that your soul has struggled to settle, this message will bless you. Pastor Alini shares a compelling and intimate message about understanding spiritual daytime, and spiritual nighttime.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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Have you every wondered, "why isn't God blessing me?". Sometimes we thing God's love is far from us because His blessings are not apparent. Pastor JD shares a message that will bring clarity and encourage you to live a life of meaning and purpose. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Have you ever wondered where tithing comes from?
Did church leaders just come up with these measures to fund the church, or is there something more to tithing? Pastor JD shares a teaching on the origin of the tithe and the Biblical call to tithe. This message will bring clarity and guidance to everyone.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Our world's framework does not lead us toward stewardship. How do we resolve the conflict between the current worldview, and the way God calls us to live? In this message, Pastor JD shares valuable insight on how to have a better worldview and attitude.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Is it biblical to save money? Pastor JD shares part 2 of our series "Money Matters" with a message that will encourage you and challenge you. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Financial debt can be crippling. What does the Scripture have to say about it?
Pastor JD kicks off this financial stewardship series titled "Money Matters" with an encouraging message of freedom and hope.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Thank you for joining us today. ConnectCommunity Church meets weekly on Sundays, 10:30am, at Westover Elementary School Auditorium in Stamford, CT. If this is your first time with us and you live in our area, we invite you to visit our website and join us in person next Sunday. It is better in the room.
We hope this service blesses you and helps you live better.
Have you considered the possibility that sometimes God is the one leading you to hostile places? Some of the things we face that might seem contrary to our purpose and destiny, are actually there to serve God's plan. Just like Jesus was led to the desert, we too are led to the desert.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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In this message, we pause to learn from two profound verses in Scripture. We should all learn to better love one another. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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What does it mean to be the greatest? Can you be a Christ follower and still be the greatest?
In this message, we will explore the connection between personal development and Christian community.
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We are commanded to "love our neighbor as ourself". Why? And what is the implication on my to love my neighbor as myself? Pastor JD shares part 3 of Better Together.
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You are part of a whole, and you have a part to play. God made you for a purpose, to be part of His body. In this message, Pastor Alini encourages you to engage your gifts and talents, and to be one body.
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Scripture tells us we should not be "unequally yoked", but What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
Pastor JD begins a new series titled "Better Together", as we explore the benefits of a Christ-centered community.
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JD and Santo sit down for a conversation about faith based on 2 Peter 1:3-9.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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How important is intensity?
In this message Pastor JD explores the letter in Revelation sent to the church in Laodicea. This letter contains one of the strongest rebukes in all of Scripture, yet, it is not for a sin like murder, theft, or physical abuse.
Why was Christ so intentional about correcting something seemingly simple?
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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There are 2 kinds of strength, strength for the moment, and endurance for the long haul. Many times when we are faced with decisions, we lack the foresight of how much endurance we will need for the road ahead.
What will you need to endure in faith during hard times?
In this message, Pastor JD shares a few lessons on endurance from the letter to the church in Philadelphia, as we continue our series SEVEN.
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Are you still dreaming? Are you still moving forward? In this message Pastor JD shares how dreaming connects to faith, and why it is necessary that we keep that part of us alive. We hope this message encourages you to dream again.
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How do you show proof that you are who you say you are?
Identity is at the core of our pursuit, and may be more central to our outcomes than we let on.
Pastor JD continues our series "Seven", where we learn from the 7 letters sent to the 7 churches in Revelation.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better
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We have been trained to value comfort and make it our pursuit. In this second part of our series titled "seven", Pastor JD shares lessons from the second letter in Revelation to the church in Smyrna. There are similarities between our life and this first century church, and lessons for you to apply.
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Have you been in a place where everything looks right on the outside, but you still don't seem to be living in your purpose?
JD Müller kicks off our Summer series titled: Seven – Lessons From The 7 Churches Of Revelation. In this first message, we explore the life of a community who had a lot of positive things going for them, but they were missing one essential thing, and because of it they couldn't flourish.
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In this last installment of our Love To See It series, Wendy Sanchez shares the story of how she developed a condition during pregnancy that was sure to take her life in childbirth.
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Markee Johnson shares a powerful message about perception and reality, and how God used her in corporate America to share the love of God.
We hope this message encourages you and blesses you.
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On this 3rd installment of Love To See It, Pastor JD sits down with Kleberson Balbino to talk about his journey from Anxiety and Worry, to Patience and Trust.
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Pastor JD sits down with Adriana Franco who shares a gripping story of love and betrayal. How do you move on? Is forgiveness even an option?
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In this series, pastors JD and Alini interview members of our community who faced difficult challenges, but overcame them because of their faith in Christ.
Susie Calabrese shares her story of dealing with a tumor on her back. The thoughts, challenges, and anger she faced in that season, and how she overcame it.
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Have you thought about your life assignment lately? Pastor JD shares a compelling message about the 3 stages of your life's purpose based on the life of Queen Esther.
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Have you ever felt like life was stacked against your success? What can you do to see your life move forward in a fresh way? Pastor Alini shares a message based on two life-changing moments in the lives of these two women; moments that were pivotal and determined their future.
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There are two paths. Two approaches. Two ways to respond when Jesus is in the room. In this message we talk about how to deal with worry and anxiety, and how to organize our life according to the way of Christ.
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If you have been in circumstances where you are surrounded by opinions and values that do not align with how God has called you to live, and if you have faced enemies in your own territory, this message will bless you.
In a male dominant era, God used women to bless, free, lead, and guide His people. Join us as we learn from the Scriptures in this brand new series titled: Heroes.
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Psalm 1 is an observation and a warning. Pastor JD concludes this message series with an insightful message about overcoming wickedness, and getting back up after a fall.
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Sometimes we go through seasons when we feel like you are withering rather than flourishing, What do we do then? In this message, Pastor Alini will encourage you with practical guidance on how to move toward flourishing again.
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What is the fundamental element of a flourishing life? We all want to produce and have significance, but sometimes we feel stuck in a season where we can't seem to bear any fruit.
Part 2 of "Blessed" will share 2 important lessons that will help you keep moving forward.
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Blessed; to be exceedingly happy.
When we think about being happy, we typically think about things we want to do or achieve.
Pastor JD starts this series with a message titled: The Not To Do List. Because sometimes, knowing what NOT to do is just as important as knowing what to do.
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Can good things die? Can God-ordained things die? How could the Son of God have died? If Jesus was who he said he was, God wouldn't have let him die, right?
If you have ever been disappointed by endings that seemed unwanted and unnecessary, this message will bless you.
Pastor JD shares a message to end our series "From Death To Life" that will encourage you to look at endings from a new perspective.
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Have you ever felt like you've missed your shot? You got close, but before you could say you "made it", you failed.
Sometimes we can get caught up in our own progress and miss the bigger picture.
In this message, Pastor JD shares a synopsis of Simon Peter's entire relationship with Jesus. A reminder us of some very crucial truths based on Simon Peter's relationship with Christ.
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How open are you to doing things you don't want to do?
Obedience is misunderstood.
Jesus is the supreme example of obedience. This message will encourage you and clarify the essential part obedience plays in our life's success.
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Having perfect vision doesn't mean you can see everything.
Pastor JD shares a story of a disciple of Jesus who saw what others missed.
The right vision is important to orient your life and ground your decisions.
We start our 5-part series toward Easter.
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We are the generation that will decide what it means to be part of a village. With the many novel ways to connect, are we progressing toward true community?
Pastor JD concludes this message series with a challenge and an encouragement.
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Pastor Alini continues our "It Takes A Village" series with a compelling message about the importance of a local church community.
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"It Takes A Village." This is a common saying, especially among parents, and it speaks to the idea that there is a need for the community to care and stay engaged in the process of raising and guiding our young. But this idea of being part of a village speaks more to the way we are made than to the demands or labor of raising a young person.
We are social creatures, created for community. Pastor JD shares in this first installment of our series that the right community can provide something you can’t get in any other way.
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Pastor JD concludes this 3-part series with an instructional message on how to prosper when things are not going our way.
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Is desiring wealth a sin? Is it ok to be rich? Are Christians supposed to have some kind of vow of poverty? if you have asked similar questions, this message will help bring some clarity to your quest.
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We are starting the year with a fresh look at prosperity. What does the Scripture have to say about it? In this message, Pastor JD explores God's desire to see us prosper, and what that demands of us.
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When a season changes, we have the opportunity to decide what we want to take into the new season, and what we want to leave behind.
Pastor JD shares an encouraging message to help you start the new year right!
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Mary was called "Highly Favored", but what does it mean to have God's favor? Pastor JD shares from Mary's life. What can we learn from this young jewish woman who went on to become the mother of Jesus Christ?
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Pastor JD concludes a 6-part series titled "OVERFLOW" with a message about our inner-most part.
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What you do with your body has a direct effect on your soul. The two are intrinsically connected. Pastor Alini shares a compelling message about keeping a healthy body, so that we can live in the overflow.
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Pastor JD talks about the effect your soul has on your body, and shares 4 practical spiritual practices that can make your soul and body healthier.
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Pastor JD talks about living an integrated life, where relationships are nurtured from within. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Service Date: November 26, 2023
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We are talking about living from the inside out.
Pastor JD continues this message series going one layer deeper, talking about the part of you that influences your lifestyle.
What example and guidance has Jesus given us? Let's begin.
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Have you ever felt like your work, studies, or projects you were involved were not fulfilling you?
Pastor JD kicks off our new series, Overflow, where we will talk about the kind of life that draws sustenance from the spirit to our outer most areas.
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Pastor JD and Alini sit down for a conversation about hearing from God.
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What makes life worthwhile?
Let's explore the answer.
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If there is a God, why is there so much evil in the world?
Have you heard about the story of Noah's Ark and the flood?
Many people get hung up on the size of the ark, or the validity of a world-wide flood, but a greater question is: how come Noah got to escape the flood? What was it about Noah that not only caused his family to be spared, but caused him to be a agent in the redemption of creation?
Part 3 of originals is a take on the story of Noah's life, your life, and Christ's invitaion.
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Why does it seem like we are so divided and Pastor JD continues our series with a thought-provoking message about our make-up and our purpose.
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Have you noticed how most of your regrets started with a "good" idea?
The motivation was good, the intention was good, but then things didn't work out.
In this message, Pastor JD shares how to overcome our common inability to recognize good and evil until it's too late, by showing that the story of the original sin is the story of the original you.
In this series we will highlight old and new beginnings from the Scriptures that have affected us all.
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You Can Live The Dream.
Pastor Nick Nilson will be with us and will be sharing principles from his new book, You Can Live The Dream!
Service Date: October 1st, 2023
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Sometimes we ask the question, "how can people be so evil?" or "how can someone be so cruel toward another person?" If you have ever ask these questions or questions like it, this message will clarify and guide your thinking. Corruption begins at the heart, and it corrodes values, love, compassion, and our judgement.
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"Nobody is perfect" so goes the saying. We know people have faults, and we should have grace. Where is the line drawn? When do we decide whether we should give people our ears and our hearts, and when we should guard our hearts? The line is clearly drawn in the Scriptures.
Pastor JD continues our series Red Flags, where we explore unhealthy characteristics we should watch out for.
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How do you address negative practices and behaviors in yourself and others without condemning, and still fulfilling Jesus's mandate to "love your neighbor as yourself"?
We all deal with things that can derail us. In this message, Pastor JD addresses 4 red flags that can lead us and our friends to live a self-involved life.
This message contains practical guidance that can make you a better man, woman, spouse, parent, and friend.
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Like the 3 legs on a stool, these three tools will help you move forward in life if you apply them properly. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Pastor Alini continues our Summer series with an encouraging and challenging message about making room for joy and gladness.
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ConnectCommunity's Family Ministry Director, Katherin Obregon, shares part 6 of our summer series "Is There More To Life?"
Why is religion so attractive to the human soul?
We continue to explore the book of Ecclesiastes with a message about the importance of the Fear of God.
Pastor JD shares part 5 of our Summer Series: "Is there more to life?"
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Guest Speaker, Pastor Tom Lancaster, shares an encouraging and thought-provoking message on the subject of creativity.
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Have you thought about what motivates you toward growth and achievement? Some say that it doesn't matter how you get "there", as long as you get "there".
Pastor JD explores this harrowing text in Ecclesiastes that challenges our view on achievement and success, and brings a fresh perspective on collaboration versus making it on your own.
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Have you thought about your relationship with time lately?
Pastor JD delivers a thought-provoking message that will help you see time in a new light.
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We begin our Summer series learning from the book of Ecclesiastes. In this message Pastor JD tackles the first two chapters and the questions the writer raises about wisdom, work, and pleasure.
Is there more to life?
A question we will sooner or later ask.
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If you are not a church person, the word "anointing" has little or distant meaning, yet it is something present in all of Scripture. One of Jesus titles is "The Anointed One", and there is a lot said about the anointing in the new testament.
In this message, Pastor JD will share one aspect of the anointing that will be practical and useful for you.
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Pastor Alini shares part 4 of Ever Present. An insightful and practical message on the Fruit of the Spirit.
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Did you know you have spiritual gifts? Just like your natural gifts, Scripture teaches us that we have been given spiritual gifts of the common good. If you have ever been unsure of how to make the world better, this is a message for you.
Pastor JD shares part 3 of Ever Present: The Holy Spirit Here And Now.
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Pastor JD continues the message series "Ever Present: The Holy Spirit Here And Now".
There is a reason why those who don't follow Jesus don't understand the Gospel. And the reason is more relevant to a fruitful relationship with God than you might realize.
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Pastor JD Müller introduces our new series titled Ever Present: The Holy Spirit Here and Now.
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Part 6 of The Good Shepherd:
God has made us promises, but what is your relationship with these promises meant to look like?
In this last message in this series, Pastor JD shares how you're supposed to relate to God's promises.
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We all want to win in life. The way we move toward that win is by what we value the most.
In this message, Pastor JD shares how the Good Shepherd causes us to win.
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We spend a lot of energy trying to produce certainty, or insure our future and hedge ourselves against unexpected loss.
But can we ever be certain?
Live has peaks and valleys, and in the valleys we worry.
Pastor JD continues the series The Good Shepherd to talk about 'uncertainty'.
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Has your soul been hurt? Have you wondered what it takes to repair and heal your inner-person?
The Psalmist exclaimed "He [the Good Shepherd] restores my soul!"
What do you need to do for your soul to be restored?
Pastor JD shares Part 3 of "The Good Shepherd".
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Can you be satisfied without losing your drive?
We continue our Good Shepherd series with an encouraging message about finding enduring satisfaction.
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How do you define God?
In our new series "The Good Shepherd", Pastor JD encourages us to revisit our view of God based on King David's words in Psalm 23.
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One pressing question lingers: What do we do about Christ?
Pastor JD shares simple challenge with 3 practical steps for you to live the Christian life.
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What do we do when we receive great news?
Most of us will share it with the people we love.
In this message, Pastor Alini shares practical insight on why and how to share the good news with others.
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Have you ever been in a situation when you find it really hard to forgive?
When it comes to forgiveness, Jesus's teaching is really strong! He doesn't seem to give room for circumstance or severity of offense; Jesus's recipe and command is one: Forgive!
In this message, Pastor JD will share why it is important to follow Jesus's teaching and forgive quickly and always. If you find it difficult to forgive, it might be because you need clarity on what forgiveness actually is. This message will help you with that.
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When we hear the word "Faithful" most of us think of fidelity; we think of loyalty. But faithfulness also means commitment, steadfastness, constancy.
Do you value faithfulness? We live in days when faithfulness seems like a bad choice, because what if something better comes along?
What if you say 'yes' to that meet-up, but a better event comes up?
What if you say 'yes' to this person, but a better person comes along?
Pastor JD encourages us to reevaluate our current status quo, and look at faithfulness with fresh eyes.
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Why is it that the 2 most important commandments in Scripture have lasted for 3500 years, and yet we are still reluctant to follow them? Nothing lasts that long unless it's true. But even though it is true, not all of us embrace it.
In our series, How To Be A Good Neighbor, we are focusing on loving our neighbor as ourselves.
In this message, Pastor JD goes to the beginning of this idea of loving God and loving our neighbor. The Scriptural "how-to" is insightful and will add to your life.
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The second greatest commandment in Scripture is "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself".
But what is a neighbor? Is it simply the people next door? Sometimes we can get so used to an idea that it loses its meaning.
In this new series "How To Be A Good Neighbor", Pastor JD starts with the basic question "What Is A Neighbor?"
Let's explore this ancient idea and renew our hearts and minds to see it with fresh eyes. Who can say this is not the solution you are looking for?
Why do we do or say things we thought we never would, sometimes?
We have this dichotomy between who we think we are and who we actually are.
Pastor Alini Müller addresses these and other challenges with a practical message that seals our series "Prodigal" in a powerful way.
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What do you do when someone else gets what you deserve?
You have been doing your part. You have been consciously paying the price, sacrificing, doing the right thing, and someone you know doesn't deserve it gets what you are hoping for. What do you do then?
In this message, Pastor JD shares lessons from the Prodigal Son story that will bring some insight on what to do when jealousy, anger, and disappointment tries to set in.
We hope part 3 of Prodigal blesses you and helps you live better.
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Have you ever been in a season of life where you wondered: Where is God?
You are hoping for an outcome, or you find yourself in a challenging situation, and because you have no recourse, you look up! Hoping for something from beyond to lend you a hand and help you move forward.
So many of us have this kind of relationship with God, but Jesus's teaching sheds light on why sometimes it seems like God is not there. Because it could well be that he is not.
What do you do?
That's what Pastor JD talks about in this message.
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Have you ever had the urge to leave? To get out of town and disappear? Why do we feel that way?
Pastor JD Müller kicks off a new series titled "Prodigal", based on a short but significant teaching of Jesus.
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Why do we settle?
Why do we envision dreams, ideas, projects, and goals that are too great, and settle for a lesser version of them?
Why do we avoid challenges that seem too big for us?
God can move mountains! He's a barrier mover.
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to have a new strategy for the year ahead.
Let's live by faith!
We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.
Have you found yourself in a place where it is hard to live by faith? You want to, but for some reason, other things stand in the way.
Pastor Alini Müller shares an insightful and practical teaching on how to deal with faith barriers in life.
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What's occupying space in your life and delivering you nothing?
Pastor JD teaches on Jesus's encounter with a fig tree, having faith in God, and forgiveness.
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Jesus talked about a faith that can "move mountains," but not even his disciples were able to have this faith; at least not at first.
Scripture says that a boy was tormented by seizures, and his dad asked Jesus's disciples for help. They tried, but they couldn't help the boy. Desperate, the dad brought his child to Jesus, and in a moment, Jesus rebuked the evil spirit that was tormenting the boy. The disciples were puzzled. How come they couldn't do anything about it? It seemed so easy to Jesus!Jesus's answer was simple: Faith!He said,if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can tell this mountain "be moved" and it shall be done.
Why would the same Jesus that said the problem was "little faith" say that the secret to moving mountains is faith the size of a mustard seed–a really small seed?
Pastor JD explores this Scripture and brings context to the effect a Christian life can have on a person through Faith in God.
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What is the difference between the magical and the miraculous?
That difference will determine how we approach and relate to God and others.
Pastor JD explores the idea of magic and how it influences us, and our view of God.
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When you pray and ask God for guidance, how do you know if the resistance and opposition you are facing is from God or from the evil one?
In this message, Pastor JD shares encouragement and guidance from the Scriptures on how to face persecutions and opposition.
We hope this message helps and inspires you to live better.
Have you ever felt like you should be grateful for something, but you really weren't? There is a disconnect between what you know you should be grateful for and how you actually feel. What do you do? To you pretend? Do you say it until it's true? How can you overcome this dissonance?
Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down for a conversation on the root of gratitude and belonging.
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There is a common thread that runs across our major decisions and engagements. It's a vital part of belonging. This thread everyone of us desires in relationships, health, and our careers. This common thread is longevity.
When it comes to the good things in life, we all desire longevity.
For meaningful things are going to last in our lives we need true belonging.
In this message Pastor JD explores the definition and importance of true belonging when it comes to our relationship with others, and more importantly, our relationship with God.
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Everything that is alive on earth maintains its life through life-giving partnerships. From trees, to vegetation, to animals and humans. We are all interconnected.
What does that mean to you? How does that affect your life and your perspective?
We are told that maturity means to "make it on our own". But that undermines a most vital element in our growth and development: life-giving partnerships.
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to change your perspective, and embrace true belonging.
How would you define success?
Achievement? Relationships? Growth? Status? Stability?
We all chase success to some degree, but sometimes we forget that success is not the ultimate goal of any of us. Success is a means to an end, and I will venture to say that your end is belonging. That's what we all ultimately want.
In this message, Pastor JD will share the "Master's Secret" of true belonging.
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What if God guaranteed what He promised?
Well, He did.
Pastor JD shares the final message in this series. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Shame. How do you get rid of it?
Most of us carry it so close, hide it so well, no one knows it's there. But it is, reframing our mind, accusing our soul, and filtering our decision making.
How to get rid of shame? That's the topic of today's message.
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Where do you get your hope from these days?
The source of your hope is just as important as your pursuit. So many times we draw hope from sources that are not meant to sustain it, and when they fail us, so does hope.
One of the worst states of being is when a person is hopeless.
Pastor JD will encourage you in this message to develop a hope that is resilient, strong, and lasting.
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Scripture says that "suffering produces character". Pastor Alini Müller shares an encouraging message on the importance of a proven character.
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Scriptures invite us to rejoice in our sufferings. What does that mean? Are we supposed to develop some kind of weird pleasure in pain? Are the Scriptures asking you to ignore your sufferings and pretend like nothing happened? What does it meant to "Rejoice in our suffering" and why is it exactly what we need when we go through trials and tribulation?
In this message, Pastor JD shares insight that will help you find purpose in your suffering.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
For dormant areas in your life to come back to life, you have to mind your surroundings. On this last teaching of "Back To Life", Pastor JD shares 3 things to look around for when it comes to those around you.
Pastor Alini Müller faced a tough few months dealing with anxiety during and postpartum. In this message, she shares the story that gave birth to this series.
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Most times our limitation is now around us, but in us: our mindset. Pastor JD shares a message about the importance of taking responsibility over your mind.
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There are times in life when the road comes to an end; a job, a relationship, the pursuit of a dream. But what about those times when you know in the heart of hearts it is not supposed to end?
What do you do when quitting seems to be the only way forward? Pastor JD shares an encouraging message on how to move forward without quitting.
We hope this message encourages you and helps you live better!
We all spend time, effort, and the best part of our days gathering wealth. We all have a desire for money because money can be useful and a blessing. But when does it turn bad?
We've all seen families torn apart because of money fights; we all should aim to have a healthy relationship with money.
How do the Scriptures and the way of Jesus have lead us to have a healthy relationship with money?
On this message, Pastor JD shares 3 pieces of wisdom that will help you have a healthy relationship with money, so you can be a blessing to your family and those around you without getting trapped by greed.
Is your occupation purposeful? Do you sense you are fulfilling your calling through it?
Many of us feel as though we can't experience the level of purpose and meaning we desire to have unless we find a new job or career. But it's that accurate?
Pastor JD shares a message on the relationship between work and our identity.
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When you fantasize about something that seems good to you in the moment, do you ever consider how bad things could get?
Affairs rarely start intentionally, and "train-wreck" relationships always seem good in the moment. How come?
In this message, Pastor JD will share a few thoughts about The Lie in Lust. A Note To Listeners: Don't worry, the content is for adults, but the language is PG and safe for families.
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What do you want out of life right now? What governs your pursuit?
More and more we are encouraged to pursue external aspirations of wealth, fame, and image. But should that dominate our main goals and desires?
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to reorganize your priorities and pursuits, so that you can become who God has made you to be.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Why should we choose wisdom? Why not throw caution to the wind and follow every craving and desire we have in the moment? Why not build a life doing whatever we want whenever we want?
In this compelling message, Pastor JD shares the value of wisdom, and 3 divine responses to wisdom.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
We are all part of a circle, and throughout life we will be part of many many circles. Most are temporary. Some are long-term. Few are life-long. But no matter how short your presence is in a circle, a circle can change you forever.
Pastor JD shares a compelling message about the importance of carefully considering our circles.
This Summer, we will spend 2 months in the book of Proverbs in a message series titled: Word To The Wise. Guest Speaker Markee Johnson shares about the power of your words.
We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.
What is the chief state of mind in heaven?
When we think of "heaven on earth", what is the main effect in our lives?
Pastor Alini Müller shares an insightful message about that answers those questions and more.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
The Apostle Paul teaches this Greek church that followers of Jesus are citizens of Heaven. What effect does the walk of Christ have in our perspective and the way we see life? Pastor JD shares part 3 of Philippians and an encouraging outlook on heavenly perspectives.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
One of the classic lines in pop culture is the question: "You think you're better than me?!" We live in a culture where we are constantly ranking and measuring people. We rank people by education, wealth, looks, height... the list goes on. We are all conditioned to it.
What does God have to say about our value system? How is a follower of Christ supposed to act in a competitive cut-throat world?
In chapter 2 of Philippians, the Apostle Paul leads this young church to a new standard.
We hope this message helps you live better.
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Purity is a word that may elicit a positive or negative reaction on you depending on your religious background, but its importance goes beyond a list of what not to do. In this message, we begin our study on the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians focusing on the importance of purity.
We hope today's service blesses you and inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose. ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT.
For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org
Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down for a conversation sharing a timeless Scripture to address a timely issue: As our country grapples with the shock and sadness of a school shooting, what is our part in the wake of such a tragedy? One answer is: we do what Lois and Eunice did.
We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.
Did you know that you can be in distress and in faith at the same time?
In this message, Pastor JD talks about the importance of kindness, and what happens when your greatest dream is aborted.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
Have you ever wondered about Mary's position as Jesus's mother and servant? How can you parent your Lord and savior? Maybe you might think it has no practical application to your life, but there is something about Mary's relationship with Jesus that speaks to all of us, and it has more to do with you than you think.
In this message, Pastor JD explores one feature of their relationship that is practical and applicable to all of us.
We believe this message will help you get closer to God, and have a more fulfilling life. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
We are exploring the life of a few mothers in the Scripture and looking at how they changed the world. On this message, Pastor JD shares the story of how Hannah saw the hand of God change her life and change the world through her.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Pastor JD concludes the Living In Your Element series with a message about an essential attitude for growth. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
There's much to be said about gratitude and the difference it makes. Pastor JD highlights 3 characteristics of gratitude that will help you live in your element.
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor JD shares a message about Jesus's example of endurance, the benefits of endurance, and how we too can endure.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Lack of humility can be a detriment to your ability to fulfill your potential. Pastor Alini shares part 2 of our series Living In Your Element. Learn how Jesus's example humility can lead you to live in your element.
How do you know you are living in your element? Most of us have a picture of what it would look like; an expectation we have of living in our element.
In this message, Pastor JD shares 3 essential things that need to align for you to live in your element, and one attitude that is indispensable for you to make through tough times in life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
The quality of your community is directly connected to how you fight for your community. Pastor JD challenges you to fight for community in 3 areas. If you want to increase the quality of your community and have a greater impact in the world, this message will bless you!
We hope this message inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org
One of the greatest challenges in our community today is the connection between generations. The gap in communication between generations is as wide as it's ever been. Community is the primary way we have developed as people; it is through community that we have learned and evolved in every area. If we devalue community or our connections disintegrate, we won't be able to grow and become who God has created us to be.
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to build intergenerational connections that last with simple practical guidance from the Scriptures.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
What do you do when people leave? That's the question pastor JD answers in this message. It is a fact of life that people will leave. Sometimes because of disagreements, sometimes because paths diverge, sometimes because life ultimately ends. Whatever the case, God guides us toward peace and a brighter tomorrow.
We hope today's service blesses you and inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose. ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT.
For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org
Have you thought about your rhythms of community lately?
Many times we are upset because, even though we know people, we feel alone; like no one knows what's really happening. What can you do about it?
What about having a time to process difficult things: loss, challenges, victories, or a next step that is not quite clear? Are the times we spend alone or with others of good quality?
Pastor JD encourages you with 2 important things to nurture, and one thing we can do to elevate the quality of your engagement in community.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
How would you define "community"?
There are many kinds and types of community these days, and it is easy to box the community Jesus came to establish as "just another one". But if you follow Jesus, or if you are considering following Jesus, His is a community of a different kind.
Pastor JD shares a message about our common unity in Christ; what binds us and how different our community is from what the world and culture call "community".
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Pastor JD shares a message about the uniqueness of friendship, how Jesus valued friendship, and 5 principles to be a good friend.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Pastor JD shares a message during Vision Sunday that will help you set better standards for the new year.
So many of us have a genuine desire to be the person others can count on. We want to be the person that can be there for others and help those in need. But we have obstacles standing in the way. So we work hard to remove these obstacles in the hopes that we can achieve who we hope to be.
There is no revival without the source of life.
In this message, Pastor JD shares a teaching about being filled with the Spirit, and why it is only by the Spirit of God that we can experience the life we desire.
In a world where hostility is so widespread, and it's so easy to experience disappointment, it is necessary to keep our hearts in check lest we become cynical and desensitized.
In this message, Pastor Alini Müller shares three things we can do to revive our heart. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
What is the most consequential element regarding your conduct and behavior?
In this message, Pastor JD shares the importance of the fear of God in every person's heart. What is the difference between the fear of God and being afraid of God? And why the fear of God is not only good, but a necessary element in everyone's life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
One of the most paradoxical ideas in Christianity is the idea that Life leads to Death, and that Death leads to Life.
Have you ever made a decision you thought was going to lead to life, but ended up in death? A plan you engaged in, a relationship that failed, a business idea that unraveled...
In this message, Pastor JD shares why the life our world promises leads to death, and how Christ's proposition is the answer to this problem.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Sometimes our lives get stuck on repeat. Our thoughts get stuck in the same cycle, our worrying gets stuck in the same cycle, and it seems like hope for the new dwindles with each passing day we wait. Pastor JD shares a message that encourage you toward the new. God has a new song for your life. And there is no better evidence to this than Christmas.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
It's easy to make this the most magical time of the year, but Christmas was anything but magical. Pastor JD share a compelling message about "God With Us"; what it means to us, and what it means to the world.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
On this last installment in this Series, Pastor JD shares a pondering message about the importance of generosity as a way of life. Generosity is not simply about giving things away, it's much deeper than that. Listen to the challenge, followed by 3 marks of a generous person.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
What does it mean to be glad? You can explain it with words like joy, happiness, excitement... but is that what gladness is?
There is a kind of gladness that is available to us that sustains us in the highs and lows of life. In this message, Pastor JD will share about this gladness, and how to have it.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
In this episode, Pastor JD invites two leaders from ConnectCommunity to share a thought on gratitude. Katherin Obregon shares 2 insightful principles of gratitude. Dan DePaula shares personal experiences where gratitude grounded him amid challenges.
Pastor JD ends with a challenge for all of us to end the year well.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
Have you thought about the importance of genuineness in your life? We all deal with pressures put on us to present ourselves differently than we are; we are pressured to agree when we disagree, to behave and fit the mold, when we feel like we don't fit in. This goes beyond the healthy aspects of developing and growing, and it sometimes pushes many of us to lead a disingenuous life at work and at home. In this message, Pastor JD sits down with Jordan Brown to discuss the importance of genuineness and the qualities we should pursue.
We hope this conversation blesses you and inspires you to live better.
When was the last time you thought of Godliness? What kinds of thoughts come to mind when you think of that word? Religion? Accusations? Dogma?
If you grew up irreligious, this is a word that is distant and completely disconnected from your vocabulary. It probably sounds like it belongs in a different era. But Godliness is closer to us than we think.
In this message, pastor JD shares why godliness should matter, who it is for, and how to develop it.
We hope this podcast blesses you and helps you live better.
If you've been looking for wisdom to move forward and grow in your closest relationships, especially your marriage, Pastor JD shares 4 practical expressions that will help you heal, repair, and grow your marriage.
These can be applied to all relationships, but it is communicated and focused on marriage. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Why do conflicts arise? Why do relationships–especially those that matter to us–have a tendency for conflict? In this message, we will discuss conflict and how it arises; how to face them, grow through them, and use them to better your relationships. We hope today's service blesses you and inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life.
We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.tv
We are all familiar with the term R&R (Rest & Recovery). But there is another set of R&R that is fundamental to relationships, and that is Respect & Responsibility.
In this message, Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down for a conversation about the importance of Respect and Responsibility, and they'll address one unhealthy emotion that tends to show up to undermine respect and justify our disregard for responsibility in relationships.
We hope this conversation inspires you and helps you live better.
We all want to belong, we know we need to belong, but how? Pastor Alini shares a compelling message about the importance of a church community, and how to belong.
It is safe to say that since March 2020 our relationships have suffered additional pressure and stress. Maybe some of your relationships have been damaged in a way that has been surprising to you. You thought you were prepared; you thought you were in a better situation.
Pastor JD introduces our new relationship series titled "In Repair". It is time for healing, restoration, and peace. In this message, you will hear why this process must start with you.
We hope this series blesses you and helps you live better.
Sometimes we can lump the worst part of us in one big thing; our bad habits, our particular sensitivity to specific situations, a bad memory, that physical trait we don't like very much. These, and other things that make-up who we are, are not the same thing. Some of these things are inherited, others are part of our upbringing, others are genetic, and others yet are of our own doing.
An even greater factor is our inability to properly differentiate things that are physical from things that are spiritual. Some of the difficulties you have faced are spiritual, and it is very probable that you have been trying to solve spiritual problems with physical tactics.
In this last part of Facing Your Demons, Pastor JD shares a message about overcoming curses. What comes to mind when you think of a curse? Are curses a way for God to control human beings? If you are living under a curse, what can you do about it?
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
The reality that evil spirits are real is seldom an idea that is challenged. Exorcism has existed for at least 3,500 years. The search for the occult in our country is increasing. People are looking for spirituality in all sorts of places.
How do you respond to the reality of evil spirits? Have you faced them in your life or in your family?
We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to live a more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.tv
The primary place where we battle things like stress and anxiety is in the mind. Sure surrounding circumstances can affect us, but the battleground that is constantly in conflict is the mind. That space in you no one can see, but it determines how you feel, how you make decisions, and how you relate to others. Let's explore how to have a healthy mind in light of the Scriptures.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
We all have come to a place where we have to face that part of us we don't really like. We call it "Facing Our Demons". But what are we actually facing? Is it an immutable part of us? Are we helpless in the face of these shortcomings and limitations?
Pastor JD introduces this brand new series with a message titled "it was not by chance". We hope it blesses you, inspires you, and helps you live better!
We live in an age when emotional connection is increasingly going virtual, and it seems that negative emotion and hostility are more prevalent in the virtual world than in the real world. Pastor JD concludes the Better Perspectives series with a message about how to be pleasant and kind without giving in to the wave of hostility and manipulation we face today. We hope this service blesses you and inspires you to live better.
What does it mean to believe in God? Is arriving at the conclusion that it is plausible that a supreme being or intelligence has had a hand in the existence of the universe and creation to believe in God?
Can you believe in something and do nothing about it?
When someone believes in God, and opens their heart and senses to experience the divine, there is an awareness that sets in. If that person opens their heart, they will realize there is a divine call beseeching them toward a spiritual journey.
Jesus was the supreme example of this journey. Pastor JD shares a strong message about the divine call, and the 3 stages a believer will go through should he or she decide to answer it.
We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to live better.
What would your life look like if you lived as though you trust God. Many times we say and confess our trust, but how much better could our lives be if our actions reflected it? Pastor Alini Müller shares a compelling message about the heroes of faith and how their example leads us to trust God all the more.
For many, the path to a better life means better circumstances – a better surrounding, a better situation, or even a better past. However, when there is improvement on two or three of those areas they realize life still doesn't feel better. Why? Whether you are an optimist stuck in the same mindset believing things will change, or you are a pessimist and you already saw the end coming, I want you to consider the idea that your perspective might be attached to untruths. Ideas, patterns of thinking, and assumptions that are leading you to see things differently than they already are. Join us, as Pastor JD and Austin Brennan sit down for a thought provoking conversation.
We will all have moments and seasons when we will face the fire. In this message, Pastor JD shares a better perspective on how to face difficult situations beyond your control. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
A perspective is not what you see, but how you see it. A fundamental quality someone needs to be able to have a better perspective is having a teachable spirit. Pastor JD shares 3 things you need (plus a bonus!) to develop a teachable spirit. We hope these 15 minutes will bless you and help you live better.
Why is it important that we praise God? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You might think it is irrelevant to you, depending on your background. But our worship is one of the most significant things about us. We are spiritual beings, and spiritual beings worship. What we praise defines so much in our lives. This week's conversation focuses on a Psalm that calls for all things to praise the Lord. -- We hope this conversation blesses you and helps you live better!
Prayer is a practice most westerners take part in. But if you are a follower of Jesus, what is the function and utility of prayer? In this message, JD explores the connection between Psalm 22 and a prayer Jesus prayed in an important moment in his life. We hope this message helps you grow and live better!
JD and Alini sit down to talk about the importance of unity and being part of a community, as they share lessons and insights from Psalm 133. We hope this podcast helps you live better.
Dan DePaula shares a message about the importance of pausing to assess and examine our life. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
The first word in the first stanza of the first Psalm defines the chapter and the pursuit of the book: Blessed!
We all want to be blessed. That's our common pursuit. In this message, Pastor JD explores the counsel in this first Psalm to those who are, or want to be blessed. We hope this message will inspire you and help you live better.
What does it mean to "Bless The Lord"? And why is that essential for a healthy soul? In this second part of our series "Songs Of Summer" we will explore Psalm 103. Its applications, instructions, and the new mindset it leads us to. We hope this service blesses you and helps you live better!
Have you been disappointed with your life? Unsatisfied with the fruit of your labor? Maybe you look at your life and wish you had some special talent, or an extraordinary ability that caused you to stand out. Is it true that you need to be extraordinary to yield extraordinary fruit? We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
When our temper gets the best of us, when conversations turn into fights, when we are wronged, and we want to take matters in our own hands, what is the wise thing to do? Is all the anger, the desire for vengeance, the vindictiveness that is trying to arise within you worth acting upon? It may make you MAD, it may make you angry, it may make you want to quit and stop. Is it worth the action?
If you have faced strife, discord, and attrition at work or with loved ones, we hope this message will bless you and inspire you to live a better more fulfilling life. Each service, we aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. Everyone is welcome. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.tv
What do you do when you have run out of options? When you have explored all the possibilities? When something outside of your control, unexpected or tragic, renders you completely depleted?
Pastors JD and Alini continue our "Who's That Lady?" series with an encouraging conversation about Ruth, what she went through, and the lessons we can draw from her life. Ruth's story begins with loss and tragedy, but it doesn't end that way.
We hope this conversation blesses you and equips you to live better!
Have you every felt a like your calling or assignment was greater than you can grasp? Could you imagine what it was like for Mary, the mother of Jesus, to have live up to such assignment? Whatever your thoughts or spiritual upbringing, it is undeniable that Jesus changed history. What can we learn from Mary, Jesus's mother?
Pastor Alini shares 6 Lessons from Mary the mother of Jesus that will equip you to better respond to your life's call and assignment. We believe this message will help you lead a better and more fulfilled life.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.tv
Pastors JD and Alini close the series "A Seat At The Table" with a conversation about Jesus's words during the Last Supper. We hope this conversation blesses you and helps you grow in your faith.
Jesus is reclining at the table with his disciples when a woman comes to him and pours very expensive ointment on his head. The disciples thought it was a waste; that there was a better use for such valuable product. But Jesus uses that moment highlight a few important things. Pastor JD continues our series with a few reflections about that encounter. We hope this message will bless you and help you live better!
Jesus sits down with the Ruler of the Pharisees and his guests for a Shabbat dinner. There he addresses them with 3 powerful lessons. Pastor JD shares how these 3 lessons apply to us today. We hope this message blesses you and encourages you to live better!
Have you ever felt so sure of yourself that you dismissed and maybe even disparaged people who thought or acted differently than you? Pastors JD and Alini Müller kick-off this new series with a conversation with Jesus's words about mercy, steadfast love, and sacrifice. We hope it blesses you.
Pastor JD shares a message about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and what is has to do with you.
Pastors JD and Alini sit down to discuss the fruit of a life with God and the counterfeits the world offers in a discussion titled: Aim For The Water. We hope this conversation inspires you to live better.
Pastor Alini Müller delivers a practical and compelling message on why we need the living water Jesus came to bring.
Have you found yourself wondering why you are facing a setback? Or how to move beyond a dark season of sadness and hopelessness? Jesus said: "If anyone thirsts, come to me." Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down to talk about the importance of relying on God through difficult seasons, and now to persist and move forward.
We hope this service helps you and inspires you to live better.
We live in an era when we glorify busyness. We think being constantly active means we are moving toward success, or that activity means productivity. But in the age of smart devices and algorithms we are becoming more and more active, while less and less productive. It seems like nearly everything we engage with these days is draining. What can you do to replenish your soul? Pastor JD shares the first part of our series "Living Water" with a message titled A Seat At The Table.
Pastors JD and Alini sit down to have a conversation about the importance of relationships and how to deal with imperfect people. We hope this conversation blesses you and helps you live life better!
We continue our "Like Me!" series with the second part of this series talking about 2 main aspects for a healthy self. Before you can have healthy relationships, a healthy career, have a healthy marriage, and be a healthy parent, you need a healthy relationship with yourself. In this message, Pastor JD explores this idea. We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to live better.
We all seek wholeness, acceptance, and belonging, but before things can function properly they have to be placed in proper order. When things are out of order relationships fail, our sense of self disintegrates, and we lack connection.
Join us this Sunday as we begin a 3-part series titled "Like Me!", designed to help you set things in proper order. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live a better life.
A season is temporary, but its effect can be permanent. Pastor JD continues our Soul Rehab series with a message about how to make sure the effects of a season have lasting positive effects.
If you are going to set the course for a new year, and make a clear difference between 2020 and 2021–even though we are still fighting some of the same battles–you will need to lead yourself. Leading yourself makes all the difference. In this message, Pastor JD encourages us to lead ourselves, and become an example for others to follow. We hope this message encourages you to live better.
Pastor JD continues our Soul Rehab series with a compelling message about unity. Why is unity important? And why was it at the center of Jesus's prayer for you? We hope this message blesses you and encourages you to live better.
As we witness the world go through a Coronavirus pandemic, there is another pandemic in our nation: A pride pandemic. Pastor JD encourages you to steer clear; Take 15 minutes to listen to this timely and succinct message on the ever-important value of humility. It will surely bless you.
As you transition to a new year from 2020, is your soul fit? Are you ready to make the most of the opportunities a new year brings? Pastor JD starts a new series titled Soul Rehab. It's time for us to tend to our souls, and reconnect to what makes it for a healthy, godly life.
Pastors JD and Alini team up to talk about transitioning from 2020, share stories, and give you principles on how to listen to God's voice. We hope this conversation will bless you and equip you to have a great 2021.
Pastor JD shares a message to help you end 2020 well prepare for the new year. Get ready for your Holiday Homework. A useful guide to help you enter 2021 focused.
On Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. But why did Jesus come? Why did he come in the flesh? Pastor JD shares a compelling message about Jesus's purpose, and its effect on you. We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to engage in your faith and walk with God.
Pastor Alini continues our Parables series talking about Jesus's teaching on the parable of the sower. A fresh and practical insight for your life. We hope it blesses you.
Pastor JD introduces a new series titled, "Parables". A challenge to answer to Jesus's invitation to a new kind of life.
When it comes to interpersonal communication, there are times when it is important to be bold and wise. Pastor JD closes our Throwing Shade series talking about the importance of using our words with boldness and wisdom.
More than ever we need to understand the kind of life Jesus called us to live. In an age when people are critical, judgmental, and disloyal, Pastor JD reminds us that we are called to forgive; that's not a religious statement, it is a calling to all who seek to live a higher kind of life.
Pastor JD continues our Throwing Shade series with a message that will help you be a better son, daughter, husband, wife, and friend.
What you say matters, because you matter. Pastor JD kicks off our November series with a message about the tongue. Be encouraged.
What are should you live for? What's worth your life? Pastor JD continues our series, What You See Is What You Get, with a message about The Prize. We hope it blesses you.
Is your life headed in the right direction? From where do you draw your sense of identity? Pastor JD continues our October Series "What You See Is What You Get" with a message titled "The Mirror". In difficult times, it is imperative that we take inventory of what's informing our soul. We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to live better each day.
God is a generational God, and our commitments, attitudes, and actions have generational consequences. Pastor Alini Muller delivers a compelling message encouraging us to sow seeds into our future.
The Scriptures tell us to live by faith and not by sight, but what does that mean? Are we to forgo sight altogether? Pastor JD starts a brand new series with a message about the relationship between faith and sight, and how to live by faith in trying times.
As restrictions begin to loosen up, and our country begins to open, Pastor JD shares a timely message on the way forward.
Do you find it difficult to enjoy prayer? If you'd like to improve your prayer life, this message is for you. In this episode, Pastor JD teaches with practical steps on how to have a fulfilling prayer life.
Pastor JD continues our Make Some Noise series with a message about praying powerful prayers. Do you want to take your prayers to the next level? Here are 3 things you can do to experience a revival in your prayer life.
Pastor JD introduces a brand new series titled: Make Some Noise. We will explore the value and utility of prayer, and why prayer is an indispensable part of overcoming our sin, shortcomings, and an essential part of a well centered spiritual life.
Pastor JD delivers a brand new message on the value of rejoicing in our sufferings. I seems illogical, but if we are to move forward in hope, this is an essential practice.
Jesus said he came to give us life more abundantly. What is the main feature of life more abundantly? Pastor Alini shares a compelling message about Jesus's work in us. This message was originally shared in 2018, but it will surely help you today.
When we plan, we have a general idea of what we want the final result to be; marriage, business, fitness, and academic goals are typically drafted with the end in mind. Most times we know how to begin, but what about the middle? Most things that make us quit, are unexpected things that happen in the middle. We are going back in the archives and selecting past messages from ConnectCommunity to share with you this month. This message, from 2018 will bless you and help you get through the middle.
Have you ever considered your present limitations an unnecessary barrier in your life? What if your limitation is exactly what you need to move forward? Pastor JD ends the "Look Beyond" series with a message titled Look Beyond Your Limits. We hope it blesses you.
Big things start small; what if what you are looking for is already in your hands? Pastor JD shares part 5 of our series "Look Beyond" with a message titled: Look Beyond The Seed.
Pastor JD continues the series "Look Beyond" with a message that encourages you to Look Beyond Your Pain. We all go through painful experiences in life, and pain can have an adverse effect on our progress. Take 15 minutes and be encouraged to look beyond your pain today.
Pastor Alini Müller continues the Look Beyond series with a great message. If this season has made you feel like you are running in circles and you need direction, this message will bless you.
Pastor JD continues the Look Beyond series with a message that will encourage us to keep moving forward through the difficult times we live in; a pandemic, protests, and unrest in our nation. Does Jesus show us a way forward? The answer is YES.
Pastor JD begins a brand new series titled "Look Beyond". In Numbers 32, there is a story about leaders wanting to settle in their portion of the Promised Land before their brothers and sisters conquer their portion. During this series we will explore the lessons and ideas from that passage and show how it ties with the Gospel of Jesus–who came to bring liberty to the captives, give sight to the blind, preach good news to the poor, and proclaim the Year of the Lord's Favor. Let's begin this journey together.
We are spiritual beings living in a body, but how can you be aware and mindful of the spiritual reality that guides your life? The apostle Paul likened it to a helmet that we ought to put on to fight against life's struggles. It is a great time to elevate your thinking and fix your mind on the truth.
Just as we have been instructed to put on gloves and masks to fight and reject the coronavirus, the Apostle Paul instructs us in Ephesians 6 to put on the whole armor of God; an interesting imagery that is not too common in our XXI century mind! But it has profound significance.
What do you think about when you think of Study? College days when you were cramming in work into the night? Books in high school you dreaded reading and writing about? Study is more than that. In this message, Pastor JD will share why study matters, and why study is an important practice for the times we are living in.
Celebration is essential in times of crisis. Pastor JD continues our series ALL IN with a message about the importance of the discipline of celebration.
Pastor JD continues the All In series with a message about Solitude, and why it is important to practice solitude in this Covid-19 season we are all facing.
Submission gets a bad reputation. Most people think of it with negative undertones, but is the best life really the kind of life you always get your way? Submission is a spiritual discipline–a very important one. Pastor Alini shares part 3 of our series, "All In," with a message on the importance and value of submission.
Does All In mean "more"? Most times, it actually means less; less of what's unimportant, so you can have more time and focus for what is important. In this episode, JD continues the All In series sharing an important spiritual discipline to help you make the most out of life.
What does it take to go "all in" in your spiritual life? Does "all in" always mean more? Let's begin this series where we will learn the right mindset to go "all in" and life the full and abundant life Jesus came to bring.
Pastor JD closes the series with a message for singles. In an age when everyone is trying to get single people on a date, and so many online dating sites are constantly matching people up, it is easy to dilute and miss the importance and value of being single. You can be single and complete.
The grass is greener where you water it. Valeria Castro shares a message about the importance of nurturing a healthy marriage.
Is fighting in a relationship a bad thing? Why do we fight? And if we are gonna fight, how can we fight right. Pastor JD shares some insights and 3 things every one should eliminate from their relationships.
A brand-new relationship series begins. Pastor JD introduces the series with a message that will help every relationship. Maybe you know who you love, but who do you honor consistently? Listen for 3 practical ways you can honor those you love.
We are all called to be generous, not only that, generosity is good for you! If you ever felt like you can't afford to be generous, or that generosity is a luxury of the wealthy, this message will help clear up some misconceptions.
On part 3 of our Rebirth Series, Pastor Alini shares a powerful message about compassion. If you have ever wondered about your part in this world, and how you can make a difference, this message will bless you. Let's begin.
Pastor JD continues our Year of Rebirth series, with a message about joy. How can you have lasting joy even when facing things that are beyond your control? Today we will learn from the Scriptures from a man named Habakkuk. Let's begin.
In this episode, we welcome the new year introducing our vision for the year, including three practical points that will help ignite your heart and engage the new decade with a new mindset. Let's begin!
Our minds are so powerful, yet we can only do one thing at a time. Understanding that we are active participants, and that each action matters, is central to living a Godly life, and a life that brings meaning and satisfaction. In this message, Pastor JD concludes our "The Lion And The Lamb" series talking about God's love and wrath, and how directly connected they are to our actions.
Can a lion and a lamb lie down together in peace? In this message, JD talks about why Jesus had to come in the flesh, walk and live amongst us, and the significance of Jesus being called the Lion and the Lamb.
Pastor JD continues this series about God's contrasting characteristics. In this message we will hear about why we need both, Jesus the advocate, and Jesus the judge in our lives.