Connecting Church

From This Day On - Haggai 2:10–23

In this final message from Haggai, we explore what it means to keep moving forward with God the right way. As God’s people rebuilt the temple, they had momentum and activity again, but God challenged them to look deeper at the condition of their hearts. Through Haggai 2:10–23, we see that spiritual progress is not just about staying busy or building outward success, but about having hearts aligned with God, learning from what He teaches us through difficult seasons, and trusting that He is still writing a bigger story than we can fully see. This message also marks a significant moment for Connecting Church as we celebrate graduates and prepare for our final Sunday at Edgewood before moving to Riverside. Whether you are facing uncertainty, transition, disappointment, or a new season of life, this sermon is a reminder that God is still working, still leading, and still building His kingdom through surrendered hearts and faithful obedience. www.myconnectingchurch.org

Something's Out of Order - Haggai 1

It’s possible to build a full life and still have everything out of order. In this message from Haggai 1, we look at a moment when God’s people were busy, productive, and moving forward… but something was off. They had delayed what mattered most, given God what was left, and over time, life stopped working the way it should. Sound familiar? This sermon explores three simple but challenging truths: -Don’t delay what matters most -Don’t give God the leftovers -Don’t ignore what life is telling you God’s people weren’t doing nothing, they were just doing life without putting God first. And when God isn’t first, even good things begin to break down. But this isn’t just a message of correction. It’s an invitation. God calls His people to reorder their lives, not out of guilt, but so they can experience the life He designed them for. If you’ve ever felt busy but empty, productive but frustrated, or like something just isn’t working—this message is for you. You don’t need a brand new life… you may just need to put things back in the right order. www.myconnectingchurch.org

Jesus Restores - John 21:15-25

We all fail. That’s not the surprising part. The real question is—what do you do next? In John 21, we see one of the most powerful moments in the life of Peter. After failing Jesus publicly and personally, he comes face to face with Him again. What happens next isn’t rejection… it’s restoration. In this message, we walk through how Jesus meets us in our failure, restores what’s broken, and calls us forward into a new future. If you’ve ever felt stuck in regret, weighed down by past mistakes, or unsure how to move forward, this message is for you. In this sermon: * Why failure doesn’t have to define your story * How Jesus restores instead of rejects * What it looks like to trust God with your future * Why comparison keeps you stuck * How to keep growing in your relationship with Jesus Failure is common… but moving forward from it is where we get stuck. The good news? Jesus doesn’t just forgive your past—He restores you and calls you forward. www.myconnectingchurch.org

Jesus in the Ordinary - John 21:1-14

We often look for God in the big moments, but what if He’s meeting us in the ordinary? In John 21, the disciples find themselves in a familiar place—waiting on what’s next, working hard, and coming up empty. And it’s right there, in the middle of everyday life, that Jesus shows up. In this message, we explore: 1) How Jesus meets us in our waiting 2) Why our efforts feel empty without Him 3) The invitation Jesus gives us to come close If you’ve been waiting on direction, working without seeing results, or feeling spiritually empty, this message is for you. Jesus doesn’t just meet us in the big moments. He meets us right where we are. Key Takeaway: Jesus meets you in your waiting, your effort, and your emptiness and invites you close. www.myconnectingchurch.org

Encountering the Risen Savior - John 20

What happens when you encounter the risen Jesus? In this Easter message from John 20, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest “before and after” moment in history. Before the resurrection, there was loss, fear, and doubt. After the resurrection, everything changed. Through the stories of Mary, the disciples, and Thomas, we see how Jesus meets us right where we are. He cares for us in our grief, brings peace to our fears, meets us in our doubts, and ultimately calls us to believe and find new life in Him. This message isn’t just about what happened on the first Easter. It’s about what happens when you encounter Jesus today. www.myconnectingchurch.org