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". If you want to know more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Aug 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 549
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Aug 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 548
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org...
Jul 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 547
Pastor JD conclude our How To Win series with a message about sacrifice. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
Jul 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 546
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. https://connectcommunity.org
Jul 15, 2025•33 min•Ep. 545
Pastor Alini Müller continues our series "How To Win" with a message about the importance of choosing to have a pure heart. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://connectcommunity.org
Jul 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 544
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://connectcommunity.org...
Jul 01, 2025•36 min•Ep. 543
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
Jun 25, 2025•34 min•Ep. 542
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. ConnectCommunity is a local church in Stamford, Connecticut. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Jun 16, 2025•29 min•Ep. 541
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Jun 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 540
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Jun 02, 2025•33 min•Ep. 539
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! For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
May 28, 2025•35 min•Ep. 538
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
May 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 537
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
May 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 536
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! For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
May 05, 2025•29 min•Ep. 535
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org...
Apr 28, 2025•38 min•Ep. 534
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Apr 21, 2025•41 min•Ep. 533
A healing and a lesson – in this sixth miracle, Jesus teaches a challenging lesson.
Apr 15, 2025•28 min•Ep. 532
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, Visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Apr 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 531
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Apr 01, 2025•33 min•Ep. 530
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Mar 25, 2025•40 min•Ep. 529
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
Mar 18, 2025•32 min•Ep. 528
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org...
Mar 10, 2025•38 min•Ep. 527
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
Mar 03, 2025•39 min•Ep. 526
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Feb 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 525
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Feb 03, 2025•34 min•Ep. 524
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Jan 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 523
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Jan 21, 2025•36 min•Ep. 522
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
Jan 13, 2025•38 min•Ep. 521
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
Jan 06, 2025•42 min•Ep. 520