In this message, we explore what it really means to count the cost of following Jesus—and to know what God is calling us to quit (and what He’s calling us to keep building). Rooted in Jeremiah’s calling, this teaching confronts insecurity, exposes the limits of emotion-driven faith, and invites us into covenantal revelation—so we can tear down what doesn’t belong, stand in Spirit-given authority, and step confidently into the works God prepared for us.

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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Why do we need the Holy Spirit—and who is He, really?

In Part 1 of this CORE teaching, we lay the foundation by answering one of the most important questions for discipleship: Who is the Holy Spirit? We explore how the Spirit isn’t a vague force or “power station,” but a Person—God Himself—who empowers believers for transformation and kingdom advancement.

We walk through key Scriptures showing the Holy Spirit as the source of dunamis power, the Helper/Advocate (Parakletos) promised by Jesus, and the One who empowers creation, Christ’s ministry, and the Church today. We also trace the Holy Spirit’s work through the Old Testament as a foreshadowing of what Jesus would promise and pour out.

This teaching is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help believers grow deeper in their understanding of Scripture, theology, and the gospel.

Find the class notes on our Linktree page under CORE, “Why We Need the Holy Spirit”: https://linktr.ee/theconnectchurch

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In this message, we explore what it means to live out visible, tangible faith that moves the heart of God and reveals His power to the world. Through the story of the paralyzed man in Matthew 9, this teaching challenges us to move beyond safe, simple belief and step into bold, obedient action—so our faith becomes a living testimony that glorifies God and transforms lives.

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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In this message, we explore what it means to live out visible, tangible faith that moves the heart of God and reveals His power to the world. Through the story of the paralyzed man in Matthew 9, this teaching challenges us to move beyond safe, simple belief and step into bold, obedient action—so our faith becomes a living testimony that glorifies God and transforms lives.

Scripture: Philippians 4:4–9

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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In this Christmas Eve-Eve message, we explore the living hope found in the birth of Jesus. Rooted in Galatians 4:4, this teaching reveals how God’s perfect timing and intentional purpose bring hope into seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and weakness. Even when life feels disordered, the birth of Christ reminds us that God is always redeeming, restoring, and reconciling.

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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In this message, we explore how the journey to Jesus is shaped by intersections and diversions—moments where faith must choose between God’s leading and life’s distractions. Through the story of the wise men in Matthew 2, we’re challenged to keep moving without all the answers, worship through resistance, discern false motives, and pursue daily intimacy with Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 2

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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What actually happened when Jesus went to the cross, and why does it matter for our lives today?

In this CORE teaching, we explore the meaning, necessity, and power of the cross. We look at why Jesus’ death was essential, what it accomplished, and how the cross, resurrection, and ascension stand at the very center of the Christian faith. This session helps bring clarity to grace, sin, redemption, and the finished work of Christ.

This teaching is part of CORE, a monthly class at The Connect Church designed to help believers grow deeper in their understanding of Scripture, theology, and the gospel.

Find the class notes on our Linktree page under CORE, “What Really Happened at the Cross”: https://linktr.ee/theconnectchurch

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In this message, we explore what it means to respond to God’s Word with trust, urgency, and obedience—and to place what we’re carrying into His hands. Through the story of the shepherds in Luke 2, this teaching challenges us to stop letting baggage, fear, and delay create distance between hearing God’s voice and meeting with Jesus. Instead, we’re invited to entrust Him with both our triumphs and our traumas, shorten the gap between revelation and response, and move “with haste” into the place where Christ is waiting—so our encounter becomes an anchor for our faith and a testimony we can’t keep to ourselves.

Scripture: Luke 2:8–17

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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In this message, we explore what it means to live with peace when our hearts feel troubled. This teaching challenges us to trust the Father and the Son, anchor our hope in Jesus’ covenant promises, and follow Christ—the Way, the Truth, and the Life—through every season of uncertainty.

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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In this message, we explore what it means to trust God when His plans disrupt our expectations. Through Mary’s encounter with the angel in Luke 1, we’re challenged to surrender our idealism, silence fear and doubt, and respond in faith-filled obedience. This teaching reminds us that when God speaks, His Word carries power — and when we yield, He does the impossible in and through us.

Scripture: Luke 1:30–38

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Horner

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