Sermons on deep connections:

Connected & Confident Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Message provides practical insight on how to increase prayer effectiveness by (1) maintaining a clear conscience (including how we do that) (2) Then staying connected by abiding in Christ daily in our thoughts.

Connected and Confident Prayer 1 John 3:22 11/29/15 We are dealing with the subject of prayer, not as an intellectual exercise, but in a sincere pursuit of relating to our God in such a way that we are effective in our prayers. If we are to become effective in any human endeavor, we must be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, John 11:41-42, 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Connected: Instagram Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 14, 2015

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then our actions as disciples, when they reflect the faith we have, should be worth far more.

I signed up for Instagram this week. I’m still learning how to use it, but here’s the purpose as shared on the Instagram website: “Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Love Connection Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 19, 2017

Love, Faith, Service

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - The Love Connection Galatians 5:6 (p. 812) January 22, 2017 Introduction: So your boss walks into your office and you say, “Hi Boss.” And He says, “Hey.” But then he says, “Listen I stopped in this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connected: Facebook Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 8, 2015

Facebook is for connecting with "friends," but the friends we have on Facebook are rarely friends at all, at least not the type that change our lives.

How many of you are on Facebook? How many know what it is, but are not on it? How many know nothing about it? What planet have you been living on? Facebook is a website that was launched in February of 2004. It was created by some college students led by a young man named Mark Zuckerburg, who is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

Connecting With The World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 10, 2016

Understanding your audience is important! But while it is EASY to see this in MISSIONS, we fail to apply this to evangelism!

Let me share a fictitious story about two missionaries and their approach to missions. These two missionary couples are not real. Their stories however are very real and reflect a variety of common missionary situations. To add simplicity (and a small degree of good-heartedness) to our story, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruitful Connections

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2014

The only way that we can remain fruitful is to stay connected with Christ

Fruitful Connections John 15:1-8 March 18, 2012 Morning Message Do you hear me now? All about the importance of connection. Find a Verizon commercial? S. D. Gordon tells of a spring storm that broke a large limb on his cherry tree. Although it hung by a very slender strand, to his surprise the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Connecting With The Creator Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 22, 2017

Once we establish a relationship with God there are steps that we need to take if we really want to connect with Him.

As you might be able to tell from the platform, the signs and the bulletin, Lego has been on our mind lately.  Didn’t Stefan do a great job.  Do me a favour, don’t touch my pulpit.  The “Lego group” began in the workshop of a Danish carpenter by the name of Ole Kirk Christiansen who began making ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Connecting With The Created Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 29, 2017

We know we should love others as we love ourselves, but how do we love ourselves? This message looks at connect with ourselves.

I was probably 9 or 10 when I first discovered Lego, as opposed to the soft plastic bricks that I had been playing with up to that time. Even though Lego had been around for 20 years it was only introduced in Canada in the early sixties. But even after I discovered the joys of Lego I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Connected

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012

We can do nothing without being connected to the Lord.

Are You Connected? Psalm 51:10-12 * Let’s think about being ‘connected’ or getting reconnected to God. * I begin with a long statement: This culture (American) is on a collision course with God. We are decaying at the roots and disintegrating at the fruits while we have more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Community Connection Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012

This series addresses the value and need for small group ministry in the local church

THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Community Connection” Philemon 1:2 – “to the church that meets in your home” INTRODUCTION In my teen years my brothers and I shared house chores. Both parents worked long hours so it was reasonable that we would help around the house and yard. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Connecting With Others Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

In order to fulfill Christ's command to share the gospel and build disciples, Christians must be connected with one another.

LAST WEEK we examined Ephesians 2:21-22 “in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” The theme of this passage and last Sunday’s sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting With Ministry Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

This message will answer the question, “How do I get involved in ministry?”

Our study on CONNECTING continues today. We are examining how to best fulfill our MISSION as we enter into this new year. In order to pursue the goals of evangelism and discipleship, we must be CONNECTED. First, we must be connected with God for the spiritual strength that only he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Connected

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 4, 2013

During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this world is b

SLIDE #1 Prayer Welcome… During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Crowds And Connections

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 18, 2020

In Covid-19 lockdown, life is all about NOT being in crowds, how can we celebrate Palm Sunday

This is the day … “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Well, I don’t know about you, but it feels more like “how shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land”. That’s from Psalm 137:4 and was the Jews response to being exiled to Babylon. WE/US Let US ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:19-24

Denomination: Anglican

Stay Connected Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 23, 2020

Staying tightly connected to Christ helps us avoid legalism.

(You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2102748 ) Stay Connected Intro: • Teenage lawyers. o You never said I couldn’t… o Why does he get to do… • Every parent has dealt with one. Every child becomes one when they need to negotiate themselves out of punishment ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23, Romans 14:17, Romans 14:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ