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What areas of your life feel like they are in ruins? Join us as we begin our new message series, Glorious Ruin, with Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson. We’ll explore what happens when life brings pain, brokenness, disappointment, and suffering—and how Jesus can meet us right there. Sometimes the places in our lives that feel broken can become the places where God does His greatest work. Jesus can help us rebuild, restore what has been broken, and establish a new foundation rooted in His love, grace, and hope. What aspects of your life are currently in ruins? How can Jesus help you build a new foundation in the midst of your pain, brokenness, and suffering? Your story isn’t over. God can bring beauty, purpose, and hope from the ruins. #GloriousRuin #Jesus #Faith #Hope #Healing #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianSermon #JohnSDickerson #ConnectionPointe NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/   ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp   Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

Where are you on the journey? How are you doing on the journey? And who is guiding you on the journey? In this week's message, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell invites us to consider an essential truth for every season of life: Jesus Christ is our only real rescue on the open seas of life’s journey. Psalm 51 reminds us of our need for God’s mercy, unfailing love, and great compassion. We all carry transgressions, iniquity, and sin—but God meets us with grace and forgiveness. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the One through whom all things were created, and the One in whom all things hold together. Through Christ, God reconciles us to Himself and makes peace through the blood Jesus shed on the cross. At the cross, Jesus took what we deserved and gave us what we could never deserve. Wherever you are on the journey, Jesus is our hope, our guide, and our rescue. Scripture: Psalm 51:1–2 NIV; Colossians 1:15–20 NIV Take a moment to ask yourself: • Where am I on the journey? • How am I doing on the journey? • Who is guiding me on the journey? May this message draw your heart back to the One who holds all things together. #RonMerrell #Jesus #Faith #Psalm51 #Colossians1 #TheCross #ChristianSermon #LifeJourney NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What if the miracle you’ve been praying for is on the other side of an uncomfortable act of obedience? In our last week of the Revival Sparks series, Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Luke 5:1–11 about what it means to obey Jesus—even when His instructions are uncomfortable, toilsome, or don’t make sense. Jesus told Simon Peter to go out into the deep water and let down his nets again. Peter had already worked all night and caught nothing. He had every reason to question the instruction—but he chose to obey. And his obedience led to a miracle. Sometimes Jesus will ask you to do things that are inconvenient, difficult, or outside of your understanding. But if you say no because it’s uncomfortable, you may miss what Jesus wants to do through your obedience. Peter’s story reminds us that obedience isn’t always easy, but Jesus is always worthy of our trust. What is Jesus asking you to obey today—even if it’s uncomfortable or doesn’t make sense? #RevivalSparks #Jesus #Obedience #Faith #Luke5 NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What if the greatest thing we can give the next generation isn’t advice, but a reminder of who they are? Guest speaker Regis Johnson shares a powerful message from God’s Word in Week 4 of our current sermon series, Revival Sparks. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

Who can you trust? In Week 3 of our “Revival Sparks” sermon series, Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that as human interactions become less personal, peaceful, and joyful, we have an opportunity to be more like Jesus than ever before. The way you live may be the only example of Jesus some people ever see. We can represent His heart through the way we love, listen, serve, and treat others. In a world where genuine connection can be hard to find, God can use us to bring His love, peace, and joy to those around us. You have an opportunity to live out the heart of Jesus like never before. #RevivalSparks #WhoCanYouTrust #BeLikeJesus #ChristianSermon #Faith #JohnSDickerson #ConnectionPointe NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

Jesus chose you, but following Him still requires a choice. What does it really mean to believe in Jesus, receive His grace, and surrender your life to follow Him? In week two of our message series “Revival Sparks”, Guest Speaker Bob Merritt explores three defining words of the Christian life: chosen, believe, and sacrifice. Jesus chose ordinary people to know Him, follow Him, and bear lasting fruit. Yet Scripture also shows that many encountered Jesus without truly receiving Him. Genuine belief is more than knowing facts about Christ. It means trusting who He is, accepting the life He offers, and allowing that faith to transform how we live. Jesus invites anyone who is spiritually thirsty to come to Him and receive living water. He also calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. Grace is freely given, but discipleship requires surrender. Discover what it means to be chosen by Jesus, believe in Him personally, and embrace the sacrifice of faithful discipleship. #Jesus #ChristianSermon #ChosenByGod #BelieveInJesus #Discipleship #ConnectionPointe NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

Where does your faith need to be renewed, revived, restored, or refreshed? In the first message of our “Revival Sparks” sermon series, Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how genuine spiritual renewal begins with meeting personally with God every day. When life moves quickly and another season just seems to disappear, daily time with God helps you grow in faith, recognize His work, and experience renewal in your heart, family, and the world at large. Build an intentional daily rhythm with God through Scripture, your Salvation Prayer List, and the revised 40 Days to Revival Workbook and Devotional. God can restore your soul, one day at a time. The invitation is simple: meet with Him personally and consistently, starting today. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

How do you help a friend who is hurting? In this message from our Fostering Friendship teaching series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell looks at the story of Job and his friends to explore what biblical friendship looks like in seasons of suffering, grief, pain, and spiritual struggle. Helping hurting people matters deeply, but it is also tender work. When someone is walking through loss, trauma, disappointment, or confusion, our words and presence can either bring comfort or add weight to an already heavy burden. The book of Job gives us a powerful picture of both the beauty and danger of trying to care for someone in pain. This message explores why helping hurting friends is so important, why spiritual warfare is real, how well-meaning people can become harmful counselors, and why presence, listening, silence, and service are precious gifts to people who are suffering. Job’s story reminds us that hurting people do not always need quick answers. Sometimes they need faithful friends who will sit with them, listen well, serve quietly, pray honestly, and point them gently toward the presence of God. If you have ever wondered what to say to a grieving friend, how to comfort someone who is suffering, or how to be a better friend in painful seasons, this message offers a biblical and compassionate path forward. Jesus does not stand far away from our suffering. He enters it, carries it, and meets us in the middle of it. #FosteringFriendship #ChristianFriendship #HelpingHurtingFriends #BookOfJob #ConnectionPointe NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

In a culture where relationships can feel temporary, what does faithful Christian friendship actually look like? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell explores biblical friendship through the story of Ruth and Naomi. Ruth’s actions demonstrate that meaningful friendship is voluntary, costly, enduring, and always a reflection of God’s character. Discover how to build stronger, healthier relationships by keeping your word, respecting boundaries, protecting others and continuing to show up even when friendship becomes inconvenient. Whether you are longing for deeper friendships, trying to become a more trustworthy friend, or learning how faith should shape your relationships, this sermon offers practical biblical wisdom for loving people well. God can use loyal and consistent friendship to bring encouragement, strength, healing, and hope into the lives of others. #ChristianFriendship #BiblicalFriendship #RonMerrell #ConnectionPointe #ChristianSermon NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What does it take to build real friendship? In this message from our Fostering Friendship series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell looks at how openness and vulnerability shape the kind of friendships God designed us to experience. Friendship is not built through image management, pretending, or keeping people at a safe distance. Scripture shows us that wise, life-giving relationships require trust, honesty, humility, and the courage to be known. Through the friendship of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel, we see a picture of loyalty, love, covenant, grief, and deep connection. Their friendship reminds us that meaningful relationships are formed when we move beyond surface-level connection and allow others to walk with us in both strength and weakness. This message explores why biblical friendship requires wisdom and intentionality, how openness fosters trust, why carrying one another’s burdens matters, and how confession, comfort, and weakness can deepen relationships within Christian community. If you are longing for deeper friendships, healthier relationships, or a stronger sense of community, this message will encourage you to take a step toward honesty, trust, and connection. God did not design us to follow Jesus alone. Real friendship requires courage, but it can also become one of the places where God brings healing, wisdom, encouragement, and strength. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What do you do when life feels hopeless? Discover that true hope is not found in changing our circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. Whether you're walking through suffering, struggling with guilt, facing uncertainty, or simply feeling overwhelmed, Psalm 130 reminds us to fix our eyes on the Lord. In this message, we explore how the Lord's mercy, forgiveness, Word, and redemption provide lasting hope even in life's deepest valleys. No matter what you're facing today, God invites you to lift your eyes above your circumstances and rest in His steadfast love. #Psalm130 #HopeInTheLord #ChristianSermon NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What if the life you are looking for is found not by striving harder, but by staying connected to Jesus? In Living on Purpose, Guest Speaker Bob Merritt invites us to slow down and consider what it really means to live the life God created for us. Many of us want purpose, clarity, spiritual growth, and a deeper faith, but so often we try to achieve those things through our own effort. Jesus offers a different way. This message reminds us that we are God’s masterpiece. But the fruit of a meaningful life doesn’t come from pressure, performance, or pretending to have it all together. It comes from remaining in Jesus. This sermon is for anyone who feels spiritually dry, distracted, or unsure of their next step. It’s an invitation to examine what your soul is connected to, where you may be striving instead of abiding, and how God may be calling you back into a life rooted in His love. #LivingWithPurpose #BobMerritt #ChristianSermon #ConnectionPointeChurch #GodsPurpose #Ephesians210 #John15 #SpiritualGrowth #Faith NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

How can you stay grounded when life feels uncertain? In this message from our “I Heart My Bible” series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell shares how God’s Word gives us a solid foundation through every season. Jesus calls us to come to Him, hear His words, and then put them into practice. When we do, our lives become like a house built on the rock, steady even when storms come. In this message, you’ll learn: • How God’s Word preserves, strengthens, and guides us • Why obedience is essential to real spiritual growth • What Jesus teaches about building your life on a firm foundation • How to move from simply hearing the Bible to living it • Practical steps for applying Scripture in everyday life If you’ve ever wondered how to apply the Bible, how to grow in faith, or how to stay spiritually strong during difficult seasons, this message will help you take your next step. Watch now and discover how putting God’s Word into practice can help you become solid through any weather. #IHeartMyBible #BibleTeaching #Psalm119 #Luke6 #James1 NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

How can we better understand what God’s Word is actually saying? In week 2 of our “I Heart My Bible” series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell shares practical ways to study the Bible with clarity, humility, and confidence. This week’s message looks at how to better understand what God’s Word is saying by paying attention to historical, literary, and theological context. Who wrote the passage? Who was the intended audience? What does the passage reveal about God? And how does it point us to Jesus? This week’s teaching demonstrates how Scripture lights our path, deepens our faith, and helps us apply God’s Word in everyday life. Whether you are new to reading the Bible or wanting to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible, this message will help you study Scripture with greater wisdom and confidence. #IHeartMyBible #HowToStudyTheBible #BibleStudy #UnderstandTheBible #GodsWord #Psalm119 #Philippians2 #RonMerrell #ConnectionPointeChurch #ChristianSermon #BiblicalTeaching NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

Why does the Bible still matter in a world filled with endless information, AI tools, opinions, and competing voices? In Week 1 of our I Heart My Bible series, we explore why God's Word remains our most reliable source of truth, guidance, comfort, hope, and direction. We'll look at what Scripture says about itself, why Christians can trust the Bible, and how God's Word shapes our lives and points us to Jesus. In this message you'll discover: • Why so many people struggle to read the Bible • What makes the Bible unique among all books • How Scripture helps us know God and understand ourselves •Why the Bible is described as "God-breathed" • How God's Word equips us for everyday life Whether you're new to the Bible, returning after a long time away, or looking to deepen your faith, this message will encourage you to continue in God's Word and grow in your relationship with Jesus. #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Bible #GodsWord #Jesus #ChurchOnline #FaithJourney NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor