Connection Pointe Christian Church Sermons

In a culture where relationships can feel temporary, what does faithful Christian friendship actually look like? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell explores biblical friendship through the story of Ruth and Naomi. Ruth’s actions demonstrate that meaningful friendship is voluntary, costly, enduring, and always a reflection of God’s character. Discover how to build stronger, healthier relationships by keeping your word, respecting boundaries, protecting others and continuing to show up even when friendship becomes inconvenient. Whether you are longing for deeper friendships, trying to become a more trustworthy friend, or learning how faith should shape your relationships, this sermon offers practical biblical wisdom for loving people well. God can use loyal and consistent friendship to bring encouragement, strength, healing, and hope into the lives of others. #ChristianFriendship #BiblicalFriendship #RonMerrell #ConnectionPointe #ChristianSermon NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What does it take to build real friendship? In this message from our Fostering Friendship series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell looks at how openness and vulnerability shape the kind of friendships God designed us to experience. Friendship is not built through image management, pretending, or keeping people at a safe distance. Scripture shows us that wise, life-giving relationships require trust, honesty, humility, and the courage to be known. Through the friendship of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel, we see a picture of loyalty, love, covenant, grief, and deep connection. Their friendship reminds us that meaningful relationships are formed when we move beyond surface-level connection and allow others to walk with us in both strength and weakness. This message explores why biblical friendship requires wisdom and intentionality, how openness fosters trust, why carrying one another’s burdens matters, and how confession, comfort, and weakness can deepen relationships within Christian community. If you are longing for deeper friendships, healthier relationships, or a stronger sense of community, this message will encourage you to take a step toward honesty, trust, and connection. God did not design us to follow Jesus alone. Real friendship requires courage, but it can also become one of the places where God brings healing, wisdom, encouragement, and strength. NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What do you do when life feels hopeless? Discover that true hope is not found in changing our circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. Whether you're walking through suffering, struggling with guilt, facing uncertainty, or simply feeling overwhelmed, Psalm 130 reminds us to fix our eyes on the Lord. In this message, we explore how the Lord's mercy, forgiveness, Word, and redemption provide lasting hope even in life's deepest valleys. No matter what you're facing today, God invites you to lift your eyes above your circumstances and rest in His steadfast love. #Psalm130 #HopeInTheLord #ChristianSermon NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What if the life you are looking for is found not by striving harder, but by staying connected to Jesus? In Living on Purpose, Guest Speaker Bob Merritt invites us to slow down and consider what it really means to live the life God created for us. Many of us want purpose, clarity, spiritual growth, and a deeper faith, but so often we try to achieve those things through our own effort. Jesus offers a different way. This message reminds us that we are God’s masterpiece. But the fruit of a meaningful life doesn’t come from pressure, performance, or pretending to have it all together. It comes from remaining in Jesus. This sermon is for anyone who feels spiritually dry, distracted, or unsure of their next step. It’s an invitation to examine what your soul is connected to, where you may be striving instead of abiding, and how God may be calling you back into a life rooted in His love. #LivingWithPurpose #BobMerritt #ChristianSermon #ConnectionPointeChurch #GodsPurpose #Ephesians210 #John15 #SpiritualGrowth #Faith NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

How can you stay grounded when life feels uncertain? In this message from our “I Heart My Bible” series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell shares how God’s Word gives us a solid foundation through every season. Jesus calls us to come to Him, hear His words, and then put them into practice. When we do, our lives become like a house built on the rock, steady even when storms come. In this message, you’ll learn:• How God’s Word preserves, strengthens, and guides us• Why obedience is essential to real spiritual growth• What Jesus teaches about building your life on a firm foundation• How to move from simply hearing the Bible to living it• Practical steps for applying Scripture in everyday life If you’ve ever wondered how to apply the Bible, how to grow in faith, or how to stay spiritually strong during difficult seasons, this message will help you take your next step. Watch now and discover how putting God’s Word into practice can help you become solid through any weather. #IHeartMyBible #BibleTeaching #Psalm119 #Luke6 #James1 NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

How can we better understand what God’s Word is actually saying? In week 2 of our “I Heart My Bible” series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell shares practical ways to study the Bible with clarity, humility, and confidence. This week’s message looks at how to better understand what God’s Word is saying by paying attention to historical, literary, and theological context. Who wrote the passage? Who was the intended audience? What does the passage reveal about God? And how does it point us to Jesus? This week’s teaching demonstrates how Scripture lights our path, deepens our faith, and helps us apply God’s Word in everyday life. Whether you are new to reading the Bible or wanting to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible, this message will help you study Scripture with greater wisdom and confidence. #IHeartMyBible #HowToStudyTheBible #BibleStudy #UnderstandTheBible #GodsWord #Psalm119 #Philippians2 #RonMerrell #ConnectionPointeChurch #ChristianSermon #BiblicalTeaching NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor  

Why does the Bible still matter in a world filled with endless information, AI tools, opinions, and competing voices? In Week 1 of our I Heart My Bible series, we explore why God's Word remains our most reliable source of truth, guidance, comfort, hope, and direction. We'll look at what Scripture says about itself, why Christians can trust the Bible, and how God's Word shapes our lives and points us to Jesus. In this message you'll discover: • Why so many people struggle to read the Bible• What makes the Bible unique among all books • How Scripture helps us know God and understand ourselves •Why the Bible is described as "God-breathed" • How God's Word equips us for everyday life Whether you're new to the Bible, returning after a long time away, or looking to deepen your faith, this message will encourage you to continue in God's Word and grow in your relationship with Jesus. #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Bible #GodsWord #Jesus #ChurchOnline #FaithJourney NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What does the Bible say about building a thriving family and a thriving community? In this sermon, guest speaker Bill High explores God’s design for family, community, and multi-generational faith. From Ecclesiastes 3:11 to Psalm 78:5-7 and 1 Corinthians 12, this message shows how God created us to belong, grow, and pass faith from one generation to the next. We all want to be part of something that lasts. But in a culture shaped by individualism, busyness, and disconnection, many families struggle to live with purpose, unity, and spiritual legacy. This message points us back to a biblical vision of family as an interdependent, multi-generational community where faith, values, story, and mission are intentionally passed on. Join us as we discover how God invites each of us into something bigger than ourselves: a thriving family and a thriving community built for generations. Scripture in this message:Ecclesiastes 3:11Psalm 78:5-71 Corinthians 12:15-26Genesis 15 #ThrivingFamily #ChristianFamily #BiblicalCommunity #FamilyDiscipleship #ConnectionPointe NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What keeps people from truly trusting Jesus? In Stumbling Blocks and Building Blocks, Guest Speaker Regis Johnson explores the barriers that can keep us from real faith. Jesus is not just someone who gives us what we need but is the source and sustainer of all life. If you have ever wrestled with doubt, spiritual confusion, shallow faith, or wondered what it really means to trust Jesus, this message points back to the truth that Jesus alone gives eternal life. He’s not just helpful. He’s essential. Watch this message to learn how to move from stumbling blocks to building blocks of faith in Jesus. #StumblingBlocksAndBuildingBlocks #John6 #BreadOfLife #JesusIsTheSource #ChristianSermon #FaithInJesus #TrustJesus #ConnectionPointeChurch #RegisJohnson NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What does it really mean to put Christ above all, including our finances? In Week 3 of Above All, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches from Matthew 13:44 and 2 Corinthians 9 to show how Jesus changes the way we see money, generosity, security, and treasure. The kingdom of heaven is worth more than anything we own, and when Christ becomes our greatest treasure, our finances begin to reflect a deeper trust in God. This message explores what Scripture says about cheerful giving, sowing generously, trusting God to provide, and living with open hands. Generosity is not about pressure, guilt, or obligation. It is about joyfully responding to the God who supplies what we need and invites us to be part of His work. Join us as we learn how to honor God with our money, trust Him with what we have, and put Christ first in every area of life. #AboveAll #ConnectionPointe #JohnDickerson #ChristianSermon #BiblicalGenerosity #FaithAndFinances NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What do you do when you choose God, obey Him, and life still falls apart? Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches through some of the most challenging and faith-filled moments in Scripture. Looking at the lives of Hannah, Sarah, the Shunammite woman, and Mary’s costly offering to Jesus, this message shows that trusting God is not always immediate, comfortable, or easy, but it is always meaningful. This sermon speaks to anyone who has wrestled with delayed answers, painful sacrifice, or obedience that seemed costly. Through John 12, Matthew 26, 1 Samuel, Genesis, 2 Kings, and Psalm 18, Pastor John unpacks how real faith learns to trust God with what we value most, even when the outcome does not make sense yet. This is a message about surrender, generosity, costly worship, and placing Christ above all. What feels like loss in the moment can become an offering of deep love and lasting impact in the hands of God. #AboveAll #ItDoesntMakeSense #PastorJohnSDickerson #ConnectionPointeChurch NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

What happens when money, fear, or comfort takes first place in your heart instead of Jesus? In Week 1 of our Above All series, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Timothy 6, Ecclesiastes 5, and 1 Kings 17 to show what it really means to seek first the Kingdom of God and put Christ above all in every area of life. This message reveals why trust in God is the foundation for spiritual breakthrough. Through the contrast between building on rock or sand, the offerings of Cain and Abel, and the faith of the widow of Zarephath, Pastor John S. Dickerson shows that what we place first reveals what we trust most. When money, comfort, or control become our foundation, our lives eventually crack. But when Jesus is above all, God forms a deeper faith, a stronger foundation, and a life marked by peace, generosity, and joy. If you are wrestling with fear, uncertainty, finances, obedience, or the question of what it means to truly put Christ first, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to trust God with every part of your life. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Mark 12:30, Genesis 4:3-5, 1 Timothy 6:9-19, Ecclesiastes 5:9, 19, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Matthew 6:33 #AboveAll #PastorJohnSDickerson #TrustGod #ConnectionPointeChurch NEXT STEPSHave 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 POINTEAt 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/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor