In this final message from Haggai, we explore what it means to keep moving forward with God the right way. As God’s people rebuilt the temple, they had momentum and activity again, but God challenged them to look deeper at the condition of their hearts. Through Haggai 2:10–23, we see that spiritual progress is not just about staying busy or building outward success, but about having hearts aligned with God, learning from what He teaches us through difficult seasons, and trusting that He is still writing a bigger story than we can fully see.

This message also marks a significant moment for Connecting Church as we celebrate graduates and prepare for our final Sunday at Edgewood before moving to Riverside. Whether you are facing uncertainty, transition, disappointment, or a new season of life, this sermon is a reminder that God is still working, still leading, and still building His kingdom through surrendered hearts and faithful obedience.

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It’s possible to build a full life and still have everything out of order.
In this message from Haggai 1, we look at a moment when God’s people were busy, productive, and moving forward… but something was off. They had delayed what mattered most, given God what was left, and over time, life stopped working the way it should.

Sound familiar?

This sermon explores three simple but challenging truths:
-Don’t delay what matters most
-Don’t give God the leftovers
-Don’t ignore what life is telling you

God’s people weren’t doing nothing, they were just doing life without putting God first. And when God isn’t first, even good things begin to break down.
But this isn’t just a message of correction. It’s an invitation. God calls His people to reorder their lives, not out of guilt, but so they can experience the life He designed them for.

If you’ve ever felt busy but empty, productive but frustrated, or like something just isn’t working—this message is for you. You don’t need a brand new life… you may just need to put things back in the right order.

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We all fail. That’s not the surprising part. The real question is—what do you do next?

In John 21, we see one of the most powerful moments in the life of Peter. After failing Jesus publicly and personally, he comes face to face with Him again. What happens next isn’t rejection… it’s restoration.

In this message, we walk through how Jesus meets us in our failure, restores what’s broken, and calls us forward into a new future. If you’ve ever felt stuck in regret, weighed down by past mistakes, or unsure how to move forward, this message is for you.

In this sermon:

• Why failure doesn’t have to define your story
• How Jesus restores instead of rejects
• What it looks like to trust God with your future
• Why comparison keeps you stuck
• How to keep growing in your relationship with Jesus

Failure is common… but moving forward from it is where we get stuck. The good news? Jesus doesn’t just forgive your past—He restores you and calls you forward.

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We often look for God in the big moments, but what if He’s meeting us in the ordinary?

In John 21, the disciples find themselves in a familiar place—waiting on what’s next, working hard, and coming up empty. And it’s right there, in the middle of everyday life, that Jesus shows up.

In this message, we explore:
1) How Jesus meets us in our waiting
2) Why our efforts feel empty without Him
3) The invitation Jesus gives us to come close

If you’ve been waiting on direction, working without seeing results, or feeling spiritually empty, this message is for you. Jesus doesn’t just meet us in the big moments. He meets us right where we are.

Key Takeaway: Jesus meets you in your waiting, your effort, and your emptiness and invites you close.

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What happens when you encounter the risen Jesus?

In this Easter message from John 20, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest “before and after” moment in history. Before the resurrection, there was loss, fear, and doubt. After the resurrection, everything changed.

Through the stories of Mary, the disciples, and Thomas, we see how Jesus meets us right where we are. He cares for us in our grief, brings peace to our fears, meets us in our doubts, and ultimately calls us to believe and find new life in Him.

This message isn’t just about what happened on the first Easter. It’s about what happens when you encounter Jesus today.

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What was on Jesus’ heart just before the cross?

In John 17, we get something incredibly personal—not just what Jesus said to His disciples, but what He prayed to the Father about them…and about us. In this message from our To the End series, we walk through four priorities that mattered most to Jesus: God’s glory, knowing and belonging to Him, living sent in a broken world, and unity for the sake of the mission.

If Jesus prayed this for us, then it’s not just something to understand—it’s how we are called to live.

This sermon will challenge you to move beyond surface-level faith into a deeper relationship with God, a clearer sense of identity, and a renewed purpose in the world.

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We all feel sorrow… but Jesus shows us what to do with it.

In this sermon, we walk through John 16 and see that Jesus doesn’t ignore our pain or rush past it. He meets us in it and gives us real hope.

We were reminded:

• Hardship is not a surprise
• We are not alone. God has given us His Spirit
• Sorrow will not last forever
• Jesus has already overcome the world

The cross looked like the end… but it was actually the turning point. And because of Jesus, our sorrow doesn’t have the final word either.

If you’re walking through something heavy right now, don’t carry it alone. There is real hope, real peace, and real victory found in Him.

So be courageous. Hold on to hope. And let Jesus redefine your sorrow.

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What if the reason your faith feels stuck isn’t that you’re not trying hard enough, but that you’re trying to live the Christian life disconnected from the source of life?

In this message from John 15, Jesus uses the picture of the vine and branches to show that spiritual growth doesn’t come from more effort but from staying connected to Him. When we remain close to Jesus, His life begins to shape our relationships, transform our hearts, and produce fruit that lasts.

In this sermon we explore three movements Jesus describes for the Christian life: 

1) Staying connected to Him
2) Living in His love
3) Producing fruit that impacts others

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running hard spiritually but not moving forward, this passage reminds us where real life and lasting fruit are found.

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Life brings moments when our hearts feel troubled. Anxiety about the future, uncertainty in our circumstances, and the weight of what we cannot control can leave us searching for comfort. In John 14, Jesus speaks directly into that kind of moment. As His disciples face fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead, Jesus gives them powerful reasons to trust Him.
 
In this message, we explore four ways Jesus brings real comfort to troubled hearts: 

1) Jesus prepares a secure future for us
2) Jesus reveals what God is truly like
3) Jesus gives us a mission to live for
4) Jesus offers a peace the world cannot give

Jesus' words reminds us that true comfort is not found in control or circumstances but in trusting Jesus.
  
If you are facing worry, uncertainty, or searching for lasting peace, this message points to the hope and comfort that only Christ can provide.

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What kind of love stays when it is hard… when people hurt you… when you fall short?

In John 13, we step into the final hours before the cross and witness Jesus loving His disciples with a depth that is honest, sacrificial, visible, and full of grace. This is not convenient love or conditional love. It is a love that endures to the end.

In this message, we explore how Jesus calls His followers to:

• Love when it is hard
• Love as He has loved us
• Love in a way the world can see
• Love even when we fail

If you have ever struggled with forgiveness, disappointment, or feeling like you do not measure up, this message will remind you that the gospel is good news for imperfect people.

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