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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you life better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org.
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org...
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org...
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
Pastor Alini continues our "It Takes A Village" series with a compelling message about the importance of a local church community. We love you, and we hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. Visit our website: https://www.connectcommunity.org
"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 ...
Pastor JD concludes this 3-part series with an instructional message on how to prosper when things are not going our way. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better. https://www.connectcommunity.org
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! For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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? We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
Pastor JD concludes a 6-part series titled "OVERFLOW" with a message about our inner-most part. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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 For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org...
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
Pastor JD and Alini sit down for a conversation about hearing from God. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
What makes life worthwhile? Let's explore the answer. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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. We ho...
