Sermons – Connect Christian Church | Eastgate Amelia Batavia Anderson Milford Cincinnati Ohio

Next Gen: Week 4

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 14:30:29 +0000

The final message in our Next Gen series is an interview with Dr. Tim Elmore. We thank Northpoint Community Church for making the video available to us. You can view the interview here.

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Next Gen: Week 3

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 14:30:05 +0000

What do parents and the church need to do to help the next generation follow Jesus? Dr. Jon Weatherly from Johnson University explores that crucial question in this message.

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Next Gen: Week 2

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 15:30:59 +0000

The next generation is forcing the church to rediscover who we should have been all along.

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Next Gen: Week 1

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:30:31 +0000

Connect's Kids and Family Pastor, Joey Rolen, discusses Connect's next generation of young adults.

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Questions: What Am I Living For?

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 15:30:00 +0000

In our words and our actions, salt is our default.

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Questions: Who Am I Becoming?

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:30:15 +0000

I will never become like Christ apart from community. We're better together!

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Questions: Why Am I Waiting?

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:30:50 +0000

Why am I waiting? The right time to obey God is always right now!

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Questions: What Am I Worth?

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:30:27 +0000

We've all asked, "What am I worth?" Jesus thinks you are worth dying for!

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24/6: Rhythm

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 15:30:41 +0000

Sabbath means learning to say "no" the rhythm of rush so we can say "yes" to the rhythm of rest.

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24/6: How Is It With Your Soul?

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 15:30:42 +0000

We talk a lot about physical health, but almost never about the health of our souls. In this message, we wrestled with a tough, but crucial, question: how is it with your soul?

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24/6: Identity Theft

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 15:30:19 +0000

Your identity isn't found in your performance. It's found in a Person named Jesus!

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Crank Up The Christmas: Simeon

Mike Edmisten — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 15:30:01 +0000

We are all waiting for something. We all have a prayer that hasn't been answered yet. But God is with us in the waiting.

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Crank Up The Christmas: The Magi

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:30:19 +0000

At Connect, the wrong kind of people are our kind of people!

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Crank Up The Christmas: The Shepherds

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:30:24 +0000

We can celebrate even when life hurts. We can party in the pain. It sounds ridiculous, but in Christ, it's true.

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Crank Up The Christmas: The Angels

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 15:30:08 +0000

Perfection expects. Grace accepts. And we get to choose which one wins!

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The Family Table: Everyone Gets a Seat At The Table

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 15:30:17 +0000

In God's family, everyone gets a seat at the table.

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The Family Table: Everyone Brings Something To The Table

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 15:30:03 +0000

In God's family, everyone brings something to the table.

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Ghost Stories: Ghostbusters

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:30:26 +0000

The Holy Spirit lives in us, but there are choices we can make that will bust up His work in our lives. Watch out for these "ghostbusters!"

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Ghost Stories: Nothing To Fear

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:30:01 +0000

I don't fear what's around me because I trust the God who's in me!

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Ghost Stories: Weird Things Are Happening Here

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 14:30:21 +0000

The Spirit is invisible, the work of the Spirit is visible.

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In God We Trust?

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 14:30:31 +0000

As Christ-followers, we value people over politics. We live in faith instead of fear.

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The 90s: God Is Salvation

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 14:30:36 +0000

God is FOR you!

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The 90s: God Is Our Refuge

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 14:30:46 +0000

The community we find in the church is a refuge from a world that beats us up almost every day.

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The 90s: God Is Wrathful

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 14:30:01 +0000

Our sin places God's wrath on us, but our Savior takes God's wrath from us. That's REALLY good news!

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The 90s: God Is Eternal

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 14:30:41 +0000

So often, we can't see past what is happening in our lives right now. But a risen Savior is bigger than our right now!

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Make Room: …For God To Move

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 14:30:58 +0000

When we make room, God starts to move!

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Make Room: Make Room…

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:30:34 +0000

God is our Father, and there is room for us in His house!

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Known: Endurance Inspired By Hope

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 14:30:30 +0000

Our hope is found in this truth: God is good even when life is not.

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Known: Labor Prompted By Love

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:30:18 +0000

At Connect, our partners prefer to pursue God's priorities over their preferences.

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Known: Work Produced By Faith

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:30:33 +0000

What should a church be known for? It's not what we normally talk about, but it's what really matters most.

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Best Sermon Ever: Serve The Poor

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:30:15 +0000

Great reminder that we are called to help and serve the poor.

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Best Sermon Ever: The Wonder Of Worship

Brian Morrissey — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:30:02 +0000

We live in a world that constantly cries out for us to worship everything. From Sports to Hobbies to Celebrities and even our Relationships, we are constantly under fire for our attention, devotion and time. But where does Jesus fit into all of this? How does He want to be worshiped? Listen to His words and discover the truth behind the Wonder of Worship.

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Best Sermon Ever: The Prodigal Son

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:30:46 +0000

Jesus is constantly chasing us. It doesn't matter how down, dirty, or broken you are, he wants to have a relationship with you.

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Best Sermon Ever: What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:30:05 +0000

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do

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Best Sermon Ever: The Rhythm Of Rest

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:30:07 +0000

Learning the unforced rhythms of grace.

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Avoiding Election Infection

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:30:44 +0000

This week’s message is a video message from Andy Stanley from North Point Cummunity Church in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Guy Movies: Gladiator

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:30:16 +0000

Who is this God that we worship? He is the God of anyway, and that is GREAT news for all of us!

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Guy Movies: Pirates of the Caribbean

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:30:24 +0000

It's a paradox, but doing whatever you want never actually gives you what you want. But thankfully, there's a better way!

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Guy Movies: Top Gun

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 14:30:48 +0000

Christians should be the most humbly arrogant people in the world!

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Financial Freedom: Decision

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 14:30:13 +0000

Generosity connects our faith to God's faithfulness!

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Financial Freedom: Choice

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 29 May 2016 14:30:22 +0000

God can be the source of our financial burden or our financial blessing. Here's the great news: we get to decide which one!

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Financial Freedom: Bondage

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 22 May 2016 14:30:54 +0000

Financial freedom! Two words you might not think go together.

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Financial Freedom: Attitude

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 15 May 2016 14:30:22 +0000

When we do money God's way, it opens the door for God's work!

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Chick Flicks: The Notebook

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 08 May 2016 14:30:46 +0000

Marriage is hard because of who I am, but marriage still works because of who God is!

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Chick Flicks: How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:30:15 +0000

In the church, we are free to be real. We don't have to play stupid games where we pretend to have it all together. We are a community that is about grace, not games!

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Chick Flicks: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:30:20 +0000

Who gets to define you? If the answer is anything or anyone other than Jesus, then things are just going to get all messed up.

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You Turn: Road Trip

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 14:30:17 +0000

The promise of Jesus is for EVERYONE! It's for us, and it's for those who are nothing like us.

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You Turn: Rip Off The Rearview MIrror

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:30:56 +0000

It's dangerous to move forward while looking backward. In Christ, our past doesn't define us anymore. It's time to rip off the rearview mirror!

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You Turn: Make The Turn

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 14:30:34 +0000

Going in the wrong direction? God has said very clearly that ANY life can turn around!

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The Enemy: Crushed

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 14:30:58 +0000

Satan was defeated at the cross of Christ, but he was completely crushed in the resurrection of Christ. We can live in hope and peace because our enemy has been crushed!

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The Enemy: Defeated

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:30:43 +0000

Jesus came to destroy the work of the devil (1 John 3:8). Satan's work is deception and lies, but it is destroyed by the truth of Jesus' death and resurrection!

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The Enemy: Accuser

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:30:46 +0000

Satan deals in guilt. God deals in grace. And we're listening to one or the other.

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The Enemy: Deceiver

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:30:14 +0000

Satan lies. God loves. That sounds so simple. But when we ignore that truth, everything in our lives will spiral out of control!

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Death To DIY: You Can’t Get There From Here

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 15:30:59 +0000

God is calling us all to a destination. But to get there, we have to be part of an authentic community. If we're going to get to where God wants us to go, we've got to go together!

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Death To DIY: It’s not “do.” It’s “done!”

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 15:30:42 +0000

It's impossible to be a Christian in isolation. We were created for community. We were created for partnership. You simply can't do life alone!

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No Strings Attached

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:30:34 +0000

2015 was an amazing year at Connect. And 2016 is off to an even better start. This message is all about celebrating everything that God has done and exploring the vision that He's calling us to pursue. It's big! It's bold! And it's all about loving people with NO STRINGS ATTACHED!

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Gridiron: Sacked!

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:30:49 +0000

Life knocks us all down. We all experience pain. And apart from God, that pain is pointless. But when God is present, pain has purpose. He has promised to use all things....even tough, painful things... for His glory and our good!

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Gridiron: DE-FENSE

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:30:43 +0000

What do you do when you fumble the ball? We've all dropped the ball in our life. We've all made mistakes we regret. Maybe it's your family, spouse, kids, school, or friends. When this happens we feel helpless. What you believe about God will determine how you respond through adversity. God is our defender. Our defender is strong!

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Gridiron: The QB

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 15:30:31 +0000

We love our football at Connect! And as Super Bowl Sunday approaches, we're going to hit the gridiron ourselves. There are a lot of life lessons that football can teach us. But much more importantly, these principles were first taught in the bliblical book of Proverbs. So strap on your pads and your helmet, because this game is ON!

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Three Ways To Have A Jacked Up Year: Compromise Your Convictions

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 15:30:07 +0000

There will be consequences when we compromise. They aren’t immediate. They aren’t obvious. But they are coming. And when they come, those consequences will ALWAYS wind up being greater than we ever imagined. The consequences of compromise are always greater than I realize.

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Three Ways To Have A Jacked Up Year: Hang On To Your Bitterness

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:30:04 +0000

Hang on to your bitterness. There is no more guaranteed way to mess up everything in your life than this. If you want to completely derail your life, this will do it.

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Three Ways To Have A Jacked Up Year: Make It All About You

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:30:22 +0000

This time of year, we’re hit with all kinds of messages about how to have a great year. Well, in our first series of the year, we’re going to take a different approach. In this series, we’re going to talk about three ways to have a jacked up year. We’re going to talk about three different things we can do that will really mess this year up. If you want to have a messed up, screwed up, jacked up year, just do these three things and it WILL happen!

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Linus

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 15:30:17 +0000

A lot of people think the Bible is outdated and obsolete. After all, this book is thousands of years old. In an age where the latest and greatest becomes obsolete overnight, we’re just not inclined to believe anything can endure. But this book has endured, because of the truth it contains. It was written in a culture that was far different than ours. It was written in a very different time than we live in today, but it endures because truth doesn’t become obsolete. It speaks to our deepest needs. Needs that don’t change over time.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Little tree

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:30:32 +0000

We’re going to unearth what love really means. Because real love changes us from the inside out. It changed that scrawny little tree into something beautiful. And it has the power to do the same thing in our lives.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Charlie Brown

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:30:28 +0000

Charlie Brown knew that Christmas was supposed to be a time of celebration. Of happiness. Of joy. But it just wasn’t happening in his life. He knew that he had to be missing something. And in a cry of desperation, he let it all out. “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? Isn’t there anyone who can help me see what I’m missing? Isn’t there anyone who can tell me why I keep coming up empty?”

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ONE: One Spirit

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 15:30:31 +0000

We are one. We are unified in our vision, mission, and purpose. And when a church comes together as one, that’s when God goes to work.

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ONE: One Family

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 15:30:54 +0000

Family can be crazy, can’t it? No family is perfect. And that goes for the church family, too. We are God’s family, but we are far, far, FAR from being a perfect family.

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ONE: One Mission

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:30:08 +0000

In Christ, we have far more in common than we ever dreamed! What unites us is FAR greater than what divides us. And if our church is truly going to achieve everything that God has in store for us, then we have to grab onto that truth with both hands. We are ONE!

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Overwhelmed: I’m Not Sure I Can Completely Trust God

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:30:03 +0000

When we are overwhelmed in our lives, you can almost always trace it back to a choice to trust in the wrong things. We’ve chosen to trust something other than God.

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Overwhelmed: Walking With A Limp

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 15:30:23 +0000

Following Jesus does not make life easier. In some cases, it makes life a lot more difficult.

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Overwhelmed: Know God Loves Me And Has A Purpose For My Life

Brian Morrissey — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:30:51 +0000

Everyone of us need reminders of God’s love for us because we struggle to believe that God loves us. And let me tell you something, that's called "normal". Things like unanswered prayer, circumstances, past sin can all work towards overwhelming us to the point where we've taken our eyes off God's love, and we can't see the path anymore.

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Overwhelmed: Spanx, Sickness, & Suicide

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:30:41 +0000

The second message of this series comes from Perry Noble, author of the book Overwhelmed and pastor of NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC.

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Overwhelmed: How To Overcome Being Overwhelmed

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 14:30:19 +0000

Life can be overwhelming, but you have to DECIDE if you’re going to be overwhelmed or if you’re going to overcome. And it is just that. It is a decision. You have to DECIDE if you’re going to be overwhelmed or if you’re going to overcome.

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Q&A 2015: Session 2

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 14:30:42 +0000

Week #2 in our Q&A 2015 series. In this series we asked questions via text messages. Listen to Mike Edmisten and Brian Morrissey answer them live on stage.

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Q&A 2015: Session 1

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:30:26 +0000

It's one of the most fun series ever, and it's back again in 2015! We're having a Q&A session, and it’s all going to happen live. You will have a chance to submit questions via text message, and Mike Edmisten and Brian Morrissey will be on stage answering them. No script. No pre-planning. And no question is off-limits. It’s definitely an “anything can happen” kind of series! Don’t miss it…and don’t forget your phone!

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Rise and Build: Believe For The Big!

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:30:23 +0000

We’re committed to believe for the big! We’re not content to stay put or to stand pat. We serve a big God, so we absolutely believe He will do big things. We’re not afraid to believe for the big.

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Rise And Build: Rise & Build

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 14:30:49 +0000

When God blesses us, it automatically means that there is more work ahead of us. And it will be hard. Blessings don’t mean we get to walk down easy street. Just the opposite, actually. The more blessed we are, the more difficult the road will be to walk. But we were never called to play it safe and we were never called to take it easy.

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Rise And Build: Celebrate The Wins

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:30:36 +0000

We’re casting a vision for the work that God has called us to, but we also recognize that God has given us a ton of wins already here at Connect. And today, we’re celebrating those wins.

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Next Steps: Growing Steps

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 14:30:45 +0000

Our church exists to connect people to Jesus Christ by leading them into a growing relationship with Him. We don’t just want people to connect with Jesus. We want them to grow in their relationship with Him.

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Next Steps: Connecting Steps

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:30:20 +0000

We exist to connect people to Jesus Christ by leading them into a growing relationship with Him. We’re going to talk about some next steps that some of us might need to take to make that connection, or to deepen that connection.

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Next Steps: Seeking Steps

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:30:58 +0000

Everyone has a next step. Wherever you are in your faith, there is a next step that you need to take. We never “arrive” in our faith. There is always a next step that God is calling us to take. And that goes for all of us, regardless of where we are in our faith.

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Jesus Redefined: I Am The True Vine

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 14:30:32 +0000

Sometimes our pain is actually pruning. We can begin to trust and to rely on so many things other than God. But when those things are pruned away, we can begin to see that God alone is the anchor in our lives. He alone is steadfast and sure.

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Jesus Redefined: I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 14:30:24 +0000

There are a whole lot of us who are dying, or dead, in our doubt. Or in our pain. Or in our discouragement. Or in our anger. Or in our guilt. Or in our resentment. Or in our hatred. Or in our sin. But none of those things can stand up in the presence of the One who is the resurrection and the life.

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Jesus Redefined: I Am The Good Shepherd

Brian Morrissey — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 14:30:35 +0000

Sheep without a shepherd wander in death and destruction. They lose their way and cannot return to safety. They are filled with fear and confusion. They fall victim to wild beasts and they cannot meet their own needs. They, WE, need a Shepherd to care for us. Thankfully, we have one. Jesus knew this and He had compassion on people because He saw them as "Sheep without a shepherd."

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Jesus Redefined: I Am the Light Of The World

Connect Christian Church — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 14:30:17 +0000

We’ve become normalized by the darkness. And when Jesus pierced our world 2,000 years ago in the form of a helpless baby, the light came into the world and people didn’t know what to do with Him. And they still don’t….because we’ve become normalized by the darkness.

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Jesus Redefined: I Am The Bread Of Life

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:30:51 +0000

There are a ton of images of Jesus that are painted by our culture, and even by the church, but so many of those images are wrong. They don’t represent who Jesus was and who Jesus is. They don’t truthfully portray what Jesus did and what Jesus is doing.

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#ParentingFail: Perfection Rejection

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 14:30:51 +0000

If you want to have hope, you’ve got to kick this idea of perfection to the curb. Perfectionism will make you miserable. Seriously. Because you can never do it. You can never achieve it. You’ll never get there. It’s a weight you can’t carry. Instead, it will become a burden that crushes you.

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#ParentingFail: #DadFail

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 14:30:34 +0000

Maybe some dads feel like they’re really knocking it out of the park when it comes to the whole fatherhood thing. But I’m willing to bet that a whole lot more dads, if they’re honest with themselves, feel exactly like I do. You feel like a failure way more often than you feel like a success.

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#ParentingFail: #MomFail

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:30:31 +0000

Your worth doesn’t come from your womb. Your worth, comes from Christ. When you know that your value comes from Christ, you become a conduit of grace for your kids, your grandkids, etc. You will leave a legacy that will outlive you.

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#ParentingFail: Second Chance Parenting

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 31 May 2015 14:30:48 +0000

Our failures are not our true identity. Our identity is hidden in the grace of Christ. He is our identity. It’s time for us to stop finding our true identity in parenthood. It doesn’t mean you don’t love your kids. It just means that you don’t expect them to provide your identity for you. And actually, that’s a great gift for you to give them because it takes a huge weight off of them.

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I Want A New Marriage: Your New Marriage Starts Today

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 24 May 2015 14:30:00 +0000

God’s better is always better than my best. It’s messy when two sinful, imperfect people are living in the same house. And it gets a million times messier when sinful, imperfect kids are added to the mix. Things just get crazy. And as much as we want people to believe that we have the perfect little family, we know the truth. Things at home can get really messy sometimes. But the mess is worth it. The mess is worth it, because marriage is worth it. it’s worth it, because there is joy in the mess. There is fulfillment in the mess. There is peace in the mess. That was God’s intention for marriage.

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I Want A New Marriage: Two Critical Conversations

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 17 May 2015 14:30:51 +0000

Marriage is about revealing, not concealing. Far too many marriages are hurting and suffering and even dying because of concealment. Husbands and wives are content to conceal rather than reveal, and that can devastate a marriage.

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I Want A New Marriage: The Love Songs Were Wrong

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 10 May 2015 14:30:07 +0000

Why does love always feel like a battlefield? One of the main reasons why love feels like a battlefield is because we don’t really know what love is. If culture and love songs are our definition of love, then it’s always going to feel like a battlefield because we don’t understand what love actually is. But when we open up the Bible, we see something very different. We see God telling us what love really is. And here is the truth that we see in Scripture: love is a decision.

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I Want A New Marriage: Exposing The Lies

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 03 May 2015 14:30:18 +0000

I want you to have a new marriage, but I don’t want you to have a new spouse. I want you to have a new marriage with the person you’re already married to. And the beautiful thing is, that can happen, because God is a healer. But in order for Him to heal us, we have to listen to the truth. And we have to stop listening to lies. So the question you have to answer is am I going to listen to love or to lies? Here’s what we have to understand. Satan will never love you and God will never lie to you. They’re both speaking to you, but you’ve got to decide who to listen to.

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Wounds: Wounds of Sin

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 14:30:03 +0000

Because Jesus had never sinned Himself, it allowed Him to take our sin on Himself. He became our sin when He died on the cross. And His sacrifice became the full and final payment for our sin. And that’s why this is true: “by His wounds we are healed.”

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Wounds: Wounds Of Expectations

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:30:43 +0000

Frustration is the gap between what we expect and what we experience. Don't let what you expected keep you from what God wants you to experience.

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Wounds: Wounds Of Disappointment

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:30:48 +0000

Thomas thought He knew who Jesus was. He thought He knew what Jesus was all about. He thought He knew what Jesus was going to do. But the cross changed all of that.

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Wounds: Wounds From My Past

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 14:30:51 +0000

We are often trapped in the pain of what happened to us in the past, and it never lets us go. We are imprisoned by something that we did in the past, and the guilt from that decision still haunts us. It always seems to reel us back in. It keeps us trapped in a completely self-defeating cycle. It’s a revolving door.

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Selfie: #anewself

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:30:58 +0000

Most of us get excited about the idea of new. We want new. We hunger for new. We’ll stand in line for new. We anticipate new. And we will make an investment in new. That’s why we approach church the way we do here at Connect. We believe that church should look like a party, not a funeral. When the church gathers, God shows up. And that gets us fired up, because God makes everything new. If you get excited about new stuff, then there is nothing more exciting than God because that’s exactly what He does. He makes everything new.

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Selfie: #selfrighteousness

Mike Edmisten — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 14:30:09 +0000

One of the biggest hang-ups that people have with Christianity has nothing to do with Christ. It has everything to do with Christians. It has nothing to do with a righteous Christ. It has everything to do with self-righteous Christians.

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