Connection Point Podcast

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October 04, 2021Better Together - Jesus, Judgment, and Persecution - 21/10/03
In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares that following Jesus includes judgment and persecution. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to secure your life by making Jesus and His saving message the purpose of your life.

Notes:
Theme: Following Jesus includes judgment and persecution.
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to secure your life by making Jesus and His saving message the purpose of your life.
Text: Mark 1:14-15 (ESV)
Jesus came to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom.
Matthew 10:7-8 (ESV)

Luke 10:8-9 (ESV)

The time is fulfilled.

The Kingdom of God is at hand.
1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)

Luke 17:20-21 (ESV)

Repent.
Mark 8:34-35 (ESV)

Matthew 11:12 (ESV)

Matthew 13:44-46 (ESV)

Believe in the Gospel.
Matthew 5:10-12 (ESV)

John 15:18-20 (ESV)

Matthew 24:13 (ESV)

1 Peter 2:19-23 (NLT)

Romans 8:16-17 (ESV)

1 Peter 4:12-14 (NLT)

Romans 5:3-5 (ESV)

James 1:2-3 (ESV)

Conclusion: The time has come, the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the Gospel!
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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
What is your favorite fall drink or food?
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
What message from this Better Together series was most meaningful to you?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
How is Jesus helping you become more like Him?

When have you been persecuted for following Jesus? What happened?

What or who helped you endure persecution?
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57min
September 27, 2021Better Together - Jesus and Life - 21/09/26
In this moving message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares what God has to say about the life of the unborn. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to speak up for the unborn by praying, adopting, and supporting Matrix LifeCare Center.

Notes:
Theme: What does God have to say about the life of the unborn?
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to speak up for the unborn by praying, adopting, and supporting Matrix LifeCare Center.
Text: Luke 1:39-45 (ESV); Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
What is abortion?

What does Scripture say about abortion?
God personally and individually creates every human life.
Genesis 4:1 (ESV)

Genesis 21:1-2 (NLT)

Genesis 25:21-22 (NLT)

Job 10:8-11 (NLT)

Exodus 4:11 (ESV)

John 9:1-3 (ESV)

Psalm 100:3 (ESV)

Psalm 139:13 (NLT)

Psalm 139:15-16 (NLT)

Ecclesiastes 11:5 (NLT)

God judges nations who stain their land with murder.
Psalm 106:37-38 (NIV)

Genesis 4:8-10 (NLT)

What should a person do if they have had or participated in an abortion.

What can we do as a church?
Proverbs 31:8-9 (NLT)

Conclusion: Scripture tells us that before God formed us in our mother’s womb, He knew us. Before we were born we were set apart. That’s not just for us, that’s for every baby conceived in our nation, and on this planet (Jeremiah 1:5).
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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
What do you love about babies?
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
Do you know anyone who has adopted a child? If so, what kind of difference did that make in the life of the child and the family who adopted them?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
What was something you learned about abortions you had not previously been aware of?

What Scripture was most meaningful to you in regards to what God thinks about the unborn?

When could you set aside time to pray for our nation, it’s leaders, and those who perform or participate in abortions?

When could you visit Matrix LifeCare Center to see the difference they are making in the greater Lafayette area?
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36min
September 20, 2021Better Together - Jesus and Refugees - 21/09/19
In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares why it is important for followers of Jesus to love all people. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to love and care for the foreigners in our midst.

Notes:
Theme: Why is it important for followers of Jesus to love all people?
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to love and care for the foreigners in our midst.
Text: Luke 10:25-37 (ESV)
God loves and rescues refugees.
Deuteronomy 10:17-19 (ESV)

Psalm 146:9 (ESV)

God expects us to love and take care of refugees.
Exodus 22:21 (NLT)

Leviticus 19:33-34 (NLT)

Numbers 15:15 (NLT)

Deuteronomy 1:16-17 (NLT)

Deuteronomy 24:14-15 (NLT)

Job 29:16-17 (NLT)

Jeremiah 7:5-6 (NLT)

Matthew 25:35, 40 (NLT)

Hebrews 13:1-2 (NLT)

We are all refugees.
Philippians 3:20 (NLT)

1 Peter 2:11 (NLT)

Ephesians 2:19 (NLT)

Conclusion: We must find ways to love and take care of foreigners because God does and He expects us too.
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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
What is your favorite food from a different country?
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
Who is someone you know from a different country? What country are they from?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
How has your sense of self preservation or national identity sometimes gotten in the way of loving foreigners coming into our country?

In what ways could you express love and hospitality toward foreigners in our area?
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38min
September 17, 2021 Better Together - Jesus and Children - 21/09/12
Better Together - Jesus and Children - 21/09/12
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32min
September 07, 2021Better Together - Jesus and Compassion - 21/09/05
In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares why it is important we maintain hearts of compassion as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to personally show compassion toward others in need.

Notes:
Theme: Why is it important we maintain hearts of compassion as followers of Jesus?
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to personally show compassion toward others in need.
Text: Matthew 9:35-36 (ESV)
We must maintain a heart of compassion because God has a heart of compassion.
Deuteronomy 15:7-8,10 (NLT)

Psalm 41:1 (NLT)

Proverbs 21:13 (NLT)

Proverbs 22:9 (NLT)

Proverbs 28:27 (NLT)

Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)

Matthew 25:40 (NLT)

Proverbs 14:31 (NLT)

John 13:29 (NLT)

Luke 11:41; 12:33; 14:13; 19:8

Galatians 2:9-10 (NLT)

We must maintain a heart of compassion because every person is valuable and precious in God’s sight.
John 4:3-4 (NLT)

Luke 9:54; 17:16

Luke 4:25-27

Luke 10:25-37

Isaiah 58:1-10 (NLT)

Proverbs 22:2 (NLT)

We must maintain a heart of compassion because we were poor and God graciously gave to us.
Matthew 10:8

1 John 3:16-18 (NLT)

Matthew 25:31-46 (NLT)

Conclusion: We must maintain a heart of compassion to be an authentic follower of Jesus.
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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
What is your favorite fall activity?
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
When and where was the last time you saw someone affected by poverty?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
What has your view been of people affected by poverty or experiencing homelessness?

How might you more personally interact with people who have been affected with poverty?

What are some of the needs of people around you? How could you begin to meet them?
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45min
August 30, 2021Better Together - Jesus and Racism - 21/08/29
In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how racism gets resolved. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to use power rightly, bless those who persecute you, and pursue loving unity.

Notes:
Theme: How does racism get resolved?
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to use power rightly, bless those who persecute you, and pursue loving unity.
Text: John 13:34-35 (ESV)
Racism gets resolved when we use power rightly.
Genesis 1:28 (ESV)

Luke 8:40-48 (ESV)

Racism gets resolved when we bless those who persecute us.
Matthew 5:43-48 (ESV)

Luke 7:1-5 (ESV)

Romans 5:8-11 (NLT)

Racism gets resolved when the church pursues loving unity.
John 13:34-35 (ESV)

Ephesians 2:14 (NLT)

Conclusion: Racism gets resolved when we use power rightly, when we bless those who persecute us, and when we pursue loving unity.
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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
What is your favorite season of the year?
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
In what ways or with whom are you sharing Good News, showing compassion, or participating in justice advocacy?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
When was a time you used power in wrongful ways? Or a time when someone used power incorrectly with you?

When was a time you used power correctly? Or a time when someone used power correctly with you?

When have you blessed someone who persecuted you?

What can you do this week to increase unity with others at Connection Point?
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43min
August 23, 2021Better Together - Jesus and Justice - 21/08/22
In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how authentic followers of Jesus participate in the justice of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to proclaim Good News, show compassion, and participate in justice advocacy.

Notes:
Theme: How do authentic followers of Jesus participate in the justice of God?
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to proclaim Good News, show compassion, and participate in justice advocacy.
Text: Luke 4:16-21 (ESV)
What is biblical justice?
Isaiah 30:18 (ESV)

2 Peter 3:13 (ESV)

How did Jesus do justice?
Isaiah 58:6-8 (ESV)

How can we participate in the justice of God?
2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)

Psalm 41:1 (ESV)

Proverbs 31:8-9 (ESV)

Proverbs 14:20 (ESV)

Conclusion: We can be authentic followers of Jesus by: proclaiming Good News, showing compassion, and participating in justice advocacy.
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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
What are your Labor Day plans?
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
What justice issues are most important to you?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
How can you proclaim Good News this week?

How can you show compassion toward another this month?

How can you participate in justice advocacy this year?
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48min
August 16, 2021Better Together - Jesus and Judging Others - 21/08/15
In this heart transforming message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how we can live as authentic followers of Jesus by displaying grace and discernment. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to seek God for the transformation of your heart.

Nots:
Theme: We live as authentic followers of Jesus by displaying grace and discernment.
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to seek God for the transformation of your heart.
Text: Matthew 7:1-6 (ESV)
We live as authentic followers of Jesus by displaying grace.
Matthew 5:7 (ESV)

Matthew 6:12 (ESV)

Romans 14:4 (ESV)

1 Corinthians 4:4-5 (ESV)

We live as authentic followers of Jesus by dealing with our evil hearts.
Romans 7:21 (ESV)

Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)

Romans 6:5-14 (NLT)

We live as authentic followers of Jesus through discernment.
Romans 7:24-25 (NLT)

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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
Who is participating in the Freedom 5k?
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
Besides Jesus, who is your favorite person in Scripture and why?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
How have you displayed grace toward others this week?

How have you judged others this week?

How do you personally allow God to search your heart? (i.e. Bible reading, prayers, etc…)

How can we respond to people who attack us?
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34min
August 09, 2021 Better Together - Jesus and Anger - 21/08/08
In this message, Pastor Michael Ivy talks about what should we do with our anger. Our prayer is that this message encourages you today.
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53min
August 02, 2021Better Together - Jesus and Every Generation - 21/08/01
In this message, Pastor Jim Walsh talks about becoming a unified, multi-generational church family. Our prayer is that this message encourages you celebrate the strengths of each generation serving the kingdom of God together.

Notes:
Theme: We can become a unified, multi-generational church family.
Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to celebrate the strengths of each generation serving the kingdom of God together.
Text: Psalm 78:1-8 (ESV)
Biblical Survey of God’s generational plan:
Genesis 1:27-28; 2:4; 3:1-7,15; 12:1-3; 22:17; Psalm 78:1-8; Malach 4:5,6
DISCIPLESHIP: Young leaders should find several older leaders as mentors.

HUMILITY: Young leaders would benefit from some humility.

GENEROSITY: Older generations should realize how much they have to give.

GOD’S STORY: All generations should get a better grasp on history.

UNITY: All generations can work on building unity.
Conclusion: We should labor, side by side, to build a Church that’s like Jesus, that values every age and stage.
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Discussion Questions:
Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
Fill in the blank, “wouldn’t it be great if _________?”
Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
What generational differences have you witnessed in the church?
Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.
How have you been encouraged by the older generation?

How can “being clothed in humility” make a difference in the way we serve with other generations?

How can the baton of leadership be best handed off to the next generation?

Give examples of how God has been alive and active in your generation. (Builders, Boomers, Gen X, Millenials, Gen Z)

How can we continue to foster meaningful conversations among the generations?
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46min

FAQs about Connection Point Podcast:

How many episodes does Connection Point Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 510 episodes available.