Connection Pointe Christian Church Sermons

Join us as Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell continues our journey through Titus with a message about the importance of godly leadership within the church.

In the letter of Titus, Paul explains the importance of putting things in order and appointing leaders who reflect the character of Christ. Godly leaders are called to shepherd His people with humility, lead by example, teach the truth, and help others grow in their faith.

This passage highlights three important qualities of spiritual leadership:

Godly leadership is not about power or position. It is about serving others, building up the church, and helping people grow toward unity, maturity, and a life of service to Christ.

Not everyone is called to be an elder, but we are all called to reflect the fullness of Christ.

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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/

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Chosen by God. Called to Grow.

Join us this weekend as Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson begins our journey through Titus and shares two truths that can shape how we live for God:

1. Your spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident.
2. God picked you.

God has chosen and called you for a purpose. But growing in your faith takes intention—spending time in His Word, praying, obeying what He shows you, and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform your life.

Discover what it means to grow in your faith and work for the Kingdom because God picked you.

God picked you—not simply to sit in a church service and accumulate knowledge, but to work for His Kingdom.

You are called to grow.
You are called to obey.
You are called to serve.
You are called to make disciples.

And just as Paul invested in Titus, we are challenged to ask:

Who is the one person you can pray for, hope for, look for, and help lead toward Jesus?

Your spiritual growth won't happen by accident.

God picked you. Now work for His Kingdom.

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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/

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One decision for Jesus can change your story, your city, your continent.

How does the power of Jesus actually enter your life story—and change your story for the better?

In this message from Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson, we journey through Acts 16 and discover how God used a series of seemingly ordinary decisions to launch a movement that would impact a city, a continent, and generations of people.

Paul and Silas faced opposition, persecution, imprisonment, and an unpredictable journey—even while faithfully following God’s direction. Yet God was working through every difficulty.

In Acts 16, we meet Lydia, the first Christian in Europe, and the Philippian jailer, whose decision to follow Jesus changed not only his own story but also the story of his family and the emerging church in Philippi.

That church would become the recipient of the biblical letter we know as Philippians, and from this early movement, the message of Christ would continue spreading throughout Europe and beyond.

One decision for Jesus can change your story, your city, your continent.

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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/

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What do you do when life feels broken, your choices bring regret, and you don’t know where to turn?

In this message, Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson takes us into the Book of Acts, where Paul and Silas find themselves beaten, imprisoned, and seemingly without hope. Yet in the middle of their darkest circumstances, God was still at work.

The story of the Philippian jailer reminds us that even when we find ourselves in a place of fear, failure, regret, or desperation, God can meet us there. Sometimes, one good decision can begin to change the direction of our lives.

The themes of sin, regret, forgiveness, redemption, and coming home to the Father remind us that our failures do not have to define our future. Like the jailer who asked, “What must I do to be saved?”, we are invited to turn toward God and receive His grace.

The Father is waiting for us—not to condemn us, but to welcome us home. Even in our greatest moments of ruin, God can bring redemption.

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/

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Have you ever needed a new start?

In this week’s message, Guest Speaker Bob Merritt shares a powerful message about what happens when our choices leave us feeling stuck, broken, or far from God. Through the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15, Bob reminds us that we all have moments when we find ourselves in a “glorious mess”—but our mess does not have to be the end of our story.

Sin often begins with a thought, moves into action, and eventually brings pain and loss. But even in our deepest moments, there is an opportunity for redemption.

The good news is that one good decision can begin to change everything. Like the prodigal son who chose to go back home to his father, we can take a step toward God—even when we feel unworthy or unsure where to begin.

And when we turn toward the Father, we discover that He is waiting for us. His response is compassion, restoration, belonging, and love.

No matter what you’ve done or how far you’ve wandered, there is a way home.

You may be in a glorious ruin, but God is not finished with your story.

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/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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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/

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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.

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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/

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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/

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Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor