Address the Mess - Part 3 - Inside Out
A common misperception is that the Christian life is all about avoiding messes and staying out of trouble. But following Jesus isn’t about avoiding something; it’s about becoming something.
Jul 02, 2017•39 min
Connexus Church Video Podcast
Welcome to the Connexus Church Video Podcast. Life’s too complicated to not know why you’re living it. At Connexus, we journey with you towards a life of more intention and greater meaning. We are a church that is easy to invite your friends to and where you can belong before you believe. See more at ConnexusChurch.com
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Address the Mess - Part 2 - Best Mess Ever
I know a mess when I see one because I am a mess. When we acknowledge our messes, we're a baby step away from acknowledging God. Your mess has the potential to bring God near you.
Jun 25, 2017•35 min
Address The Mess - Part 1 - The Mess in the Mirror
Whether we’re religious or not, we’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s a powerful connection between your messes and your relationship with God.
Jun 18, 2017•36 min
Don't Be Weird - Part 3 - Conversation Killer
Every week you spend time with people who don’t know Jesus, and opportunities to have a conversation come up. How exactly do you have a good conversation with someone about your faith? How do you start and what do you even say? Jesus gives us a few examples of conversations he had with people on the journey to faith. Let’s look at his example of how to have a truth and grace filled conversation about faith.
Jun 11, 2017•38 min
Don't Be Weird - Part 2 - Trust Issues
In a culture where people are spiritually curious, they are looking for people who are willing to have open and honest conversations. At the same time, it can be difficult to understand someone’s journey to Jesus. When does God show up in someone’s life? How do we play a role in that? How do we trust God to show up? How do they trust us as a safe person to help them on their journey?
Jun 04, 2017•43 min
Don't Be Weird - Part 1 - Misdiagnosis
If you’ve ever met a Christian, you know that we aren’t always good at talking about what we believe. If you are a Christian, you may have experienced how talking about your relationship with Jesus can feel weird, scary, or just make you feel incompetent. What if you could change that? We’ll see how Jesus and early Christians had spiritual conversations in a culture where it was taboo, and how sharing your faith is easier than you think.
May 28, 2017•39 min
Better Plotline - Part 4 - Still Hungry
Maybe it started when we were kids, but most often find ourselves wanting just a little more. For most of us, that’s also true of money. The problem is more is it has no end point. If you don’t make your money serve God, you’ll make money god.
May 21, 2017•39 min
Eyes on the Road
People who were not like Jesus liked Jesus, and he liked them back. Since the church is the body of Christ, people should be drawn to Jesus followers. Even if they don’t agree with the message of the church, they should like the church. So, why isn’t that true?
May 14, 2017•38 min
Better Plotline - Part 3 - He Doesn't Deserve Forgiveness
What do you do when people hurt you? Sometimes it seems impossible to forgive. Revenge is about what you want from someone. Forgiveness is about what you want for them-and ultimately for you. Few people show us how to practice forgiveness better than King David.
May 07, 2017•43 min
Better Plotline - Part 2 - My Messed Up Family
Family stirs up such mixed emotions. It’s often the source of our deepest joy and our deepest wounds. And the people closest to you seem to drive you the most crazy. Why is that? And what can you do about it?
Apr 30, 2017•39 min
Better Plotline - Part 1 - Lust or Love?
How do you know you really love someone? Believe it or not, much of what masquerades as love in our culture is actually lust. How do you know the difference?
Apr 23, 2017•38 min
Stress [Less] - Part 5 - Happy Ending
When your stress leads you to the end of your rope, what should you do? Simple. Change what’s at the end of your rope. Swap out your big fear for a big God. Today, we’ll show you how to do that.
Apr 09, 2017•42 min
Stress [Less] - Part 4 - Change Up
You can practice everything we’ve talked about so far to help you lessen your worry, anxiety and stress. But sometimes that’s not enough. What if a large part of the problem with your stress is the source and frequency of the information pouring into your life. Has the rise of social media and 24/7 communication made it easier to be at peace, or more difficult? And what can you do about it?
Apr 02, 2017•47 min
Stress [Less] - Part 3 - What About My Kids?
Dealing with stress as an adult is one thing. But what about your kids? More and more teens seem to struggle with stress, worry, anxiety and depression than ever before. In this message, Carey not only looks at scripture, he interviews Dr. Rob Meeder, a pediatrician who specializes in treating teens and children for depression and anxiety. Together, they’ll share practical ways to help destress your kids and help them deal with anxiety.
Mar 26, 2017•39 min
Stress [less] - Part 2 - Don't Just Sit There...
Understanding the source of your stress is one thing. But what can you do about it? After all, so much of life feels out of control: work, how people respond to you, your family, the political situation. The question is...if God is in control, is there anything you can or even should do about these things. What’s your role? And what’s God’s role?
Mar 19, 2017•42 min
Stress[less] - Part 1 - The End of Your Rope
So you’re stressed, worried or even anxious. What’s going on? Well, if you dig a little deeper, it’s like your stress and anxiety are tied to a rope that has something at the end….often, something that’s hidden from you. What’s at the end of your rope can tell you a lot about why you worry and how to reduce your anxiety.
Mar 12, 2017•39 min
Get Your Life Back - Part 6 - Nope
If you’re going to live your life with great purpose, one of the most important skills you can develop is learning how to say no. That’s a tough discipline to foster, especially if you want people to like you. We’ll look at biblical story that clearly explains the problems with saying yes to everything, and we’ll look at how you can learn to say no to the things that matter less...nicely.
Feb 12, 2017•40 min
Get Your Life Back - Part 5 - On Purpose
What’s your life really all about? If you don’t know how to answer that question, it will be hard to figure out how to spend your time. Jesus knew precisely what his life was about, and knew there would be 1000 distractions that would try to keep from accomplishing it. We’ll look at why you don’t get the most important things in your life done and a very practical way to change that.
Feb 05, 2017•45 min
Get Your Life Back - Part 4 - Completely Unfair
Why is it that hanging out with some people totally energizes you, while hanging out with other people actually drains you? Sure...it’s a chemistry thing. But it’s deeper than that. You would think Jesus spent equal time with all people, but he didn’t. In fact, he was completely unfair. He followed a principle that literally changed the world. We’ll study it and how it applies to your life.
Jan 29, 2017•45 min
Get Your Life Back - Part 3 - Energy Crisis
While everyone might get 24 hours a day, not all hours are created equal. Your energy ebbs and flows throughout the day. Sometimes you’re on top of the world, other times you struggle to stay awake. What’s with that? Surprisingly, even Jesus dealt with the limitations of human existence in his time on earth. This week, we’ll show you how to make the most of your limits.
Jan 22, 2017•43 min
Get Your Life Back - Part 2 - I Just Don't Have The Time
Ever wish you had more time? And yet you’ve probably noticed that when you get more responsibility at work or you decide to have another child, nobody gives you any additional time. No matter how complicated your life gets, all you get is 24 hours a day. In this message, we review three gifts God has given everyone and explore why simply managing time is never the solution to your time management issues.
Jan 15, 2017•39 min
Get Your Life Back - Part 1 - Unbalanced
So many people think the key to beating overwhelm is to find balance. What if it isn’t? When you look at history, meaningful lives are rarely characterized by balance. Jesus and other biblical figures that changed history could hardly be described as balanced people. Instead they’re lives were characterized by something far greater. It could transform your life too.
Jan 08, 2017•40 min
Teach Me How To Pray
Of all the things you could do this year, what could make the biggest difference? What if the answer is prayer? Yet many people struggle with prayer. So what if Jesus taught you how to pray? To kick off 2017, we’ll look at exactly what Jesus said when people asked him to teach them how to pray.
Jan 01, 2017•39 min
Light of The World - Part 3 - It's Personal
God knows what you need. He sent Jesus into the world for you , to meet your greatest need. The Christmas story is personal. Here's how to make it your story.
Dec 18, 2016•40 min
Light Of The World - Toddler King
There's a light that can cut through your doubt, anger, sin, shame, and disappointment with God. Here's what you need to do to find it.
Dec 11, 2016•29 min
Light Of The World - Part 1 - Most Wonderful
For many, the Christmas season is complicated. It's a reminder of broken relationships, unmet expectations, and missed loved ones. But no matter your circumstances, Christmas can also be a reminder of the light that overcomes the darkness.
Dec 04, 2016•25 min
Non-Committal - Part 4 - Being Married
Getting married is one thing. Being married is another. The journey actually just starts when you become a Christian. There’s a life together that can be deeply challenging but also tremendously rewarding. The ancients called it ‘sanctification,’ and this week we’ll explore what it actually means to be a Christian and how that looks over a lifetime.
Nov 27, 2016•42 min
Non-Committal - Part 3 - Getting Married
So what exactly happens when a couple gets married? Why is it that one minute, they can simply break up, but the next minute they have to get an annulment or even a divorce? Well, at a wedding, something permanent happens. It’s exactly the same when you become a Christian. We’ll look at what happens, why it happens and how to make it happen so something changes forever in your life.
Nov 20, 2016•42 min
Non-Committal - Part 2 - Non-Committal
So it’s going well enough to make it permanent, sort of. You like her enough to stick around, but you’re afraid of commitment. So you move in together. Frankly, that’s what a lot of people do with Jesus. They don’t want to commit, but they don’t want to leave. The question is: where does that leave you?
Nov 13, 2016•37 min
Non-Committal - Part 1 - True Love?
Every relationship starts out with two people who like each other. Your emotions take over. You feel things you haven’t felt before. But then you ask yourself: is this just a phase? Will it go as quickly as it came? Can it be this fun for long? The same thing happens spiritually. What begins as a curiosity about Jesus always lands somewhere else. But what do you do with that?
Nov 06, 2016•42 min
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