Most people associate power with privilege, attention, or control. But on the night before his death, Jesus flipped the script. Instead of claiming a throne, he picked up a towel. Instead of demanding loyalty, he washed feet — including the feet of the very people who would betray and abandon him.

This message explores what it means for the church — and for you — to take on that kind of posture. One that serves instead of shines. That lifts others up instead of climbing higher. Because when we serve like Jesus on the outside, we actually become more like him on the inside. 

And what if that kind of humility — the kind that moves you from sitting to serving — could change not just your faith, but the world around you?

Most people think God gets mad when they wander — but Jesus said the opposite. In Luke 15, He tells the story of two sons: one who ran away and made a mess of his life, and another who stayed but grew cold, bitter, and distant. Both were lost. Both were loved. And the Father ran toward them both.

What if the church looked like that kind of love? At Connexus, we believe the church shouldn’t just be a place for people who get it all right. It should be a place for people who are real — real about their doubts, their struggles, their pride, and their pain. Because the church isn’t a club for the found. It’s a search party for the lost.

In this message, Jeff Brodie unpacks how Jesus’ personality drew in the very people religion pushed out — and how we can become A Church That’s Real. Not Just Right.

Every one of us wants to live a life worth remembering. But are we building our lives on résumé‬‭ virtues or eulogy virtues? Communion reminds us that what makes life worth remembering isn’t‬‭ what we achieve, but what Jesus has done for us and what we allow him to do through us. In‬‭ this message, we’ll explore how communion calls us to look to the past, present, and future—to‬‭ remember Christ’s sacrifice, live faithfully here and now, and anchor our hope in his return.‬

Have you ever felt like your past disqualifies you from being close to God? Like your story is too messy, or your shame is too heavy? In this message, Pastor Jeff Brodie shares the powerful encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well—a woman rejected by others, weighed down by shame, and avoiding everyone. But Jesus went out of His way to meet her—and He does the same for you.

Jesus already knows everything about you. And still… He offers you grace, healing, and new life. Whether you feel far from God or like you’ve done too much to be loved, this message is for you. 

What if the thing Jesus is asking of you doesn’t make sense?

Have you ever felt like faith is asking too much—or just doesn’t line up with real life? Maybe you’ve been burned out, disappointed, or left wondering, “Why would God ask me to do that?”

Peter was right there. Twice. Once after an exhausting night of failure. Again after deep regret and distance from Jesus. But in both moments, Jesus invited him to trust. And what happened next? It wasn’t just about fish—it was about transformation.

This message is for anyone who’s felt like giving up, questioning what God is doing, or wondering if grace still applies. Jesus meets you where you are—but He also calls you deeper.

‬Have you ever wondered if your past—what you’ve done or what’s been done to you—disqualifies‬ you from being truly known and loved? Jesus sees you fully and deeply, and still calls you to‬ follow him. Like Matthew, you’re invited to leave behind what’s broken and step into a life filled‬ with love, purpose, and belonging. Jesus is someone worth losing everything for—because in‬ him, you gain what truly matters.

What if being religious isn’t the answer?

Most people think following Jesus is about being good, trying harder, or doing all the right spiritual things. But that’s not what Jesus taught. In a late-night encounter with a religious leader named Nicodemus, Jesus flips everything upside down with one bold truth: you don’t need a better version of yourself—you need a brand new you.

Whether you’ve walked away from religion, feel stuck in guilt, or wonder if God could ever accept you, this message is for you. Jesus’ invitation isn’t about self-improvement—it’s about starting over. Not by trying harder, but by letting God make you new from the inside out.

What if experiencing a miracle isn’t about formulas, prayers, or luck… but about posture?

In Part 4 of Miracles: Then & Now, Andy Stanley challenges a common assumption about miracles: they aren’t random, but they do happen where people position themselves in surrender to God’s purposes. It’s not about manipulating outcomes — it’s about embracing trust even when it costs us something. If you’ve been wrestling with a big decision, wondering where God is, or hoping for something more — this message will help you reframe the conversation. Sometimes the miracle isn’t what God does for you — it’s what God does in you. 

What do you do when the miracle doesn’t come?

When the healing doesn’t happen, the relationship doesn’t restore, or the door stays shut? If you’ve ever felt abandoned, overlooked, or stuck asking Why, God?, this message is for you.

In Part 3 of Miracles: Then & Now, Joel Thomas shares from his own heartbreak and from the story of John the Baptist—someone Jesus Himself called the greatest man who ever lived, yet who didn’t receive his miracle.

If you’ve been holding onto hope but struggling with doubt, this message offers an honest reminder: your circumstances don’t define God’s love or His faithfulness. There’s more going on than what you can hear and see.

You’ve probably seen it before—one person gets the miracle, and someone else doesn’t. One story ends in celebration, the other in heartbreak. And if you’re honest, it’s hard not to wonder: Is God playing favourites? Is He even listening?

In Part 2 of Miracles: Then & Now, Andy Stanley walks us through a raw and often overlooked tension in the Bible—why Peter lives, but Stephen dies. Why some people are healed while others are left waiting. And what it actually means to trust God when the outcome isn’t what you hoped for.

If you’ve ever questioned God’s fairness, wrestled with unanswered prayer, or felt like faith was harder than it should be—this message is for you.