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At this point, it's almost cliche to say that "God is Love." And yet, many people still assume that God's default emotion towards us is disappointment at best, or outright anger at worst.

Where does this idea come from? How can we learn to let go of it and embrace a more Biblical picture of God? Join us for this week's message as pastor Dan breaks it down.

Everyone has a name. You may love your name, you may hate it, but no matter what, it is a part of who you are. Did you know that God also has a personal, proper name? In the same way that you might be named "Morgan," or "Jenny," God reveals to us His name in the book of Exodus.

Do you know what God's name is? It's only four letters long, but it has the power to entirely change the way you see Him.

The religious motto of our city might as well be "I'm spiritual, but not religious." It's extremely common to hear someone say, "Every faith system has a little bit of truth to it."

So how do we know which parts are supposedly true and which parts aren't? The short answer is: We choose the parts we like, and ignore the parts we don't. And maybe that says more about us than it does about God.

In this week's message, pastor Dan challenges us to accept God for who He is; the parts we agree with and especially the parts we don't!

A crucified God? A carpenter returned from the dead? Let's be honest: Easter is a strange holiday. But in this week's talk, pastor Dan breaks down how it is precisely because the resurrection of Jesus is such a seeimingly absurd and scandalous story that it has the power to change your life!

20 minutes of sleep each week is not enough. 20 minutes of exercise is not enough. 20 minutes at the office might be enough, but not if you hope to actually accomplish anything!

In the same way, 20 minutes of worship each week isn't enough to keep you spiritually healthy. This week pastor Dan gives practical advice on how you can worship God as powerfully and passionately on Monday as you do on Sunday.

Drums. Lights. Movie Clips. Lifted hands.

Why do Sundays look the way they do at Connect Church?

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Are people who sing at the top of their lungs more spiritual than those who don't? Are you a "bad" Christian if you don't enjoy church music? What can I do to make Sunday worship services even more meaningful?

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We're tackling all of these questions (and more) during the first week of our WRSHP series!

We asked you to submit your unfiltered questions on sex and body issues from a Biblical perspective and - wow - did you deliver! Join Pastors Dan and Amber as they answer your questions on topics you never thought you'd hear addressed in church!

What 3 words describe sex in your marriage? If it isn't Frequent, Free and Fulfilling, you are missing out on God's best! Thankfully, 1 Corinthians chapter 7 gives us a roadmap to move from mutually frustrating sex to mutually fulfilling intimacy. Listen to this week's message to learn more!

Most people in our world believe two big lies when it comes to sex. What are they, and have you fallen for either of them? Pastor Dan shares uncovers them and how to confront them from 1 Corinthians 6 in this week's message.

Everyone could probably agree that there are unhealthy views of sex in our world. But what about in the church? Is it possible that part of the reason our world has such an unhealthy outlook on sex is that the church has failed to adequately teach the blessings of sex? Join us as we talk openly about sex in church!