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Each week we release content designed to help you connect to God, connect to others, and connect to purpose. Our episodes are recorded live in Stamford, Connecticut. Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast app for weekly encouragement. ConnectCommunity is located in Stamford, Connecticut.
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3 days ago
Ever Present: Revelation | JD Müller
Pastor JD Müller introduces our new series titled Ever Present: The Holy Spirit Here and Now.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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May 22, 2023
Vision | JD Müller
Part 6 of The Good Shepherd:
God has made us promises, but what is your relationship with these promises meant to look like?
In this last message in this series, Pastor JD shares how you're supposed to relate to God's promises.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
For more about ConnectCommunity, and to support the ministry, visit: www.connectcommunity.org.
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May 15, 2023
Victory | JD Müller
We all want to win in life. The way we move toward that win is by what we value the most.
In this message, Pastor JD shares how the Good Shepherd causes us to win.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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May 7, 2023
Uncertainty | JD Müller
We spend a lot of energy trying to produce certainty, or insure our future and hedge ourselves against unexpected loss.
But can we ever be certain?
Live has peaks and valleys, and in the valleys we worry.
Pastor JD continues the series The Good Shepherd to talk about 'uncertainty'.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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May 1, 2023
Action | JD Müller
Has your soul been hurt? Have you wondered what it takes to repair and heal your inner-person?
The Psalmist exclaimed "He [the Good Shepherd] restores my soul!"
What do you need to do for your soul to be restored?
Pastor JD shares Part 3 of "The Good Shepherd".
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Apr 23, 2023
Satisfaction | JD Müller
Can you be satisfied without losing your drive?
We continue our Good Shepherd series with an encouraging message about finding enduring satisfaction.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Apr 17, 2023
Definitions | JD Müller
How do you define God?
In our new series "The Good Shepherd", Pastor JD encourages us to revisit our view of God based on King David's words in Psalm 23.
We hope this message helps you live better.
For more information about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Apr 10, 2023
What To Do About Christ? | JD Müller
One pressing question lingers: What do we do about Christ?
Pastor JD shares simple challenge with 3 practical steps for you to live the Christian life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Message shared on April 9th, 2023.
For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Apr 6, 2023
A Good Neighbor Shares The Good News | Alini Müller
What do we do when we receive great news?
Most of us will share it with the people we love.
In this message, Pastor Alini shares practical insight on why and how to share the good news with others.
We hope this message helps you live better.
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Mar 27, 2023
A Good Neighbor Forgives | JD Müller
Have you ever been in a situation when you find it really hard to forgive?
When it comes to forgiveness, Jesus's teaching is really strong! He doesn't seem to give room for circumstance or severity of offense; Jesus's recipe and command is one: Forgive!
In this message, Pastor JD will share why it is important to follow Jesus's teaching and forgive quickly and always. If you find it difficult to forgive, it might be because you need clarity on what forgiveness actually is. This message will help you with that.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
For more about ConnectCommunity, or to support the ministry, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Mar 20, 2023
A Good Neighbor Is Faithful | JD Müller
When we hear the word "Faithful" most of us think of fidelity; we think of loyalty. But faithfulness also means commitment, steadfastness, constancy.
Do you value faithfulness? We live in days when faithfulness seems like a bad choice, because what if something better comes along?
What if you say 'yes' to that meet-up, but a better event comes up?
What if you say 'yes' to this person, but a better person comes along?
Pastor JD encourages us to reevaluate our current status quo, and look at faithfulness with fresh eyes.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
For more information about ConnectCommunity, or how to support the ministry, visit: www.connectcommunity.org/welcome
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Mar 12, 2023
A Good Neighbor Sees | JD Müller
Why is it that the 2 most important commandments in Scripture have lasted for 3500 years, and yet we are still reluctant to follow them? Nothing lasts that long unless it's true. But even though it is true, not all of us embrace it.
In our series, How To Be A Good Neighbor, we are focusing on loving our neighbor as ourselves.
In this message, Pastor JD goes to the beginning of this idea of loving God and loving our neighbor. The Scriptural "how-to" is insightful and will add to your life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Mar 5, 2023
What Is A Neighbor? | JD Müller
The second greatest commandment in Scripture is "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself".
But what is a neighbor? Is it simply the people next door? Sometimes we can get so used to an idea that it loses its meaning.
In this new series "How To Be A Good Neighbor", Pastor JD starts with the basic question "What Is A Neighbor?"
Let's explore this ancient idea and renew our hearts and minds to see it with fresh eyes. Who can say this is not the solution you are looking for?
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Feb 26, 2023
Why So Fleshy? | Alini Müller
Why do we do or say things we thought we never would, sometimes?
We have this dichotomy between who we think we are and who we actually are.
Pastor Alini Müller addresses these and other challenges with a practical message that seals our series "Prodigal" in a powerful way.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Feb 20, 2023
What About Me? | JD Müller
What do you do when someone else gets what you deserve?
You have been doing your part. You have been consciously paying the price, sacrificing, doing the right thing, and someone you know doesn't deserve it gets what you are hoping for. What do you do then?
In this message, Pastor JD shares lessons from the Prodigal Son story that will bring some insight on what to do when jealousy, anger, and disappointment tries to set in.
We hope part 3 of Prodigal blesses you and helps you live better.
For more about information about ConnectCommunity, including how to get involved or support the ministry, visit our Welcome Page (click or tap here)
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Feb 13, 2023
Where Is God? | JD Müller
Have you ever been in a season of life where you wondered: Where is God?
You are hoping for an outcome, or you find yourself in a challenging situation, and because you have no recourse, you look up! Hoping for something from beyond to lend you a hand and help you move forward.
So many of us have this kind of relationship with God, but Jesus's teaching sheds light on why sometimes it seems like God is not there. Because it could well be that he is not.
What do you do?
That's what Pastor JD talks about in this message.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
To find out more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Feb 6, 2023
Let’s Get Out Of Here! | JD Müller
Have you ever had the urge to leave? To get out of town and disappear? Why do we feel that way?
Pastor JD Müller kicks off a new series titled "Prodigal", based on a short but significant teaching of Jesus.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jan 30, 2023
Don’t Settle | JD Müller
Why do we settle?
Why do we envision dreams, ideas, projects, and goals that are too great, and settle for a lesser version of them?
Why do we avoid challenges that seem too big for us?
God can move mountains! He's a barrier mover.
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to have a new strategy for the year ahead.
Let's live by faith!
We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.
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Jan 24, 2023
Faith Barriers | Alini Müller
Have you found yourself in a place where it is hard to live by faith? You want to, but for some reason, other things stand in the way.
Pastor Alini Müller shares an insightful and practical teaching on how to deal with faith barriers in life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jan 16, 2023
The Fig Tree | JD Müller
What's occupying space in your life and delivering you nothing?
Pastor JD teaches on Jesus's encounter with a fig tree, having faith in God, and forgiveness.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jan 9, 2023
Little Faith | JD Müller
Jesus talked about a faith that can "move mountains," but not even his disciples were able to have this faith; at least not at first.
Scripture says that a boy was tormented by seizures, and his dad asked Jesus's disciples for help. They tried, but they couldn't help the boy. Desperate, the dad brought his child to Jesus, and in a moment, Jesus rebuked the evil spirit that was tormenting the boy. The disciples were puzzled. How come they couldn't do anything about it? It seemed so easy to Jesus! Jesus's answer was simple: Faith! He said, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can tell this mountain "be moved" and it shall be done.
Why would the same Jesus that said the problem was "little faith" say that the secret to moving mountains is faith the size of a mustard seed–a really small seed?
Pastor JD explores this Scripture and brings context to the effect a Christian life can have on a person through Faith in God.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live be…
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Dec 24, 2022
A Miracle Is Not Magic | JD Müller
What is the difference between the magical and the miraculous?
That difference will determine how we approach and relate to God and others.
Pastor JD explores the idea of magic and how it influences us, and our view of God.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Dec 13, 2022
Keep On Keeping On | Darius Trainer
Pastor Darius Trainer shares an encouraging message about Faith and trusting God.
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Dec 5, 2022
Overcoming Persecution | JD Müller
When you pray and ask God for guidance, how do you know if the resistance and opposition you are facing is from God or from the evil one?
In this message, Pastor JD shares encouragement and guidance from the Scriptures on how to face persecutions and opposition.
We hope this message helps and inspires you to live better.
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Nov 28, 2022
Gratitude and Belonging | JD and Alini Müller
Have you ever felt like you should be grateful for something, but you really weren't? There is a disconnect between what you know you should be grateful for and how you actually feel. What do you do? To you pretend? Do you say it until it's true? How can you overcome this dissonance?
Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down for a conversation on the root of gratitude and belonging.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Nov 21, 2022
True Belonging | JD Müller
There is a common thread that runs across our major decisions and engagements. It's a vital part of belonging. This thread everyone of us desires in relationships, health, and our careers. This common thread is longevity.
When it comes to the good things in life, we all desire longevity.
For meaningful things are going to last in our lives we need true belonging.
In this message Pastor JD explores the definition and importance of true belonging when it comes to our relationship with others, and more importantly, our relationship with God.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Nov 14, 2022
Life-giving Partnership | JD Müller
Everything that is alive on earth maintains its life through life-giving partnerships. From trees, to vegetation, to animals and humans. We are all interconnected.
What does that mean to you? How does that affect your life and your perspective?
We are told that maturity means to "make it on our own". But that undermines a most vital element in our growth and development: life-giving partnerships.
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to change your perspective, and embrace true belonging.
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Nov 7, 2022
The Master’s Secret | JD Müller
How would you define success?
Achievement? Relationships? Growth? Status? Stability?
We all chase success to some degree, but sometimes we forget that success is not the ultimate goal of any of us. Success is a means to an end, and I will venture to say that your end is belonging. That's what we all ultimately want.
In this message, Pastor JD will share the "Master's Secret" of true belonging.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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Oct 31, 2022
The Guarantee | JD Müller
What if God guaranteed what He promised?
Well, He did.
Pastor JD shares the final message in this series. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Oct 25, 2022
The Burden of Shame | JD Müller
Shame. How do you get rid of it?
Most of us carry it so close, hide it so well, no one knows it's there. But it is, reframing our mind, accusing our soul, and filtering our decision making.
How to get rid of shame? That's the topic of today's message.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Oct 17, 2022
Undying Hope | JD Müller
Where do you get your hope from these days?
The source of your hope is just as important as your pursuit. So many times we draw hope from sources that are not meant to sustain it, and when they fail us, so does hope.
One of the worst states of being is when a person is hopeless.
Pastor JD will encourage you in this message to develop a hope that is resilient, strong, and lasting.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Oct 12, 2022
Proven Character | Alini Müller
Scripture says that "suffering produces character". Pastor Alini Müller shares an encouraging message on the importance of a proven character.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Oct 2, 2022
Joy In Suffering | JD Müller
Scriptures invite us to rejoice in our sufferings. What does that mean? Are we supposed to develop some kind of weird pleasure in pain? Are the Scriptures asking you to ignore your sufferings and pretend like nothing happened? What does it meant to "Rejoice in our suffering" and why is it exactly what we need when we go through trials and tribulation?
In this message, Pastor JD shares insight that will help you find purpose in your suffering.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Sep 26, 2022
Back To Life | Look Around
For dormant areas in your life to come back to life, you have to mind your surroundings. On this last teaching of "Back To Life", Pastor JD shares 3 things to look around for when it comes to those around you.
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Sep 18, 2022
Back To Life | Faith Like A Child
Pastor Alini Müller faced a tough few months dealing with anxiety during and postpartum. In this message, she shares the story that gave birth to this series.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Sep 11, 2022
Back To Life | Mind-Reset
Most times our limitation is now around us, but in us: our mindset. Pastor JD shares a message about the importance of taking responsibility over your mind.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Sep 6, 2022
Back To Life | Don’t Quit!
There are times in life when the road comes to an end; a job, a relationship, the pursuit of a dream. But what about those times when you know in the heart of hearts it is not supposed to end?
What do you do when quitting seems to be the only way forward? Pastor JD shares an encouraging message on how to move forward without quitting.
We hope this message encourages you and helps you live better!
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Sep 1, 2022
Wisdom And Wealth
We all spend time, effort, and the best part of our days gathering wealth. We all have a desire for money because money can be useful and a blessing. But when does it turn bad?
We've all seen families torn apart because of money fights; we all should aim to have a healthy relationship with money.
How do the Scriptures and the way of Jesus have lead us to have a healthy relationship with money?
On this message, Pastor JD shares 3 pieces of wisdom that will help you have a healthy relationship with money, so you can be a blessing to your family and those around you without getting trapped by greed.
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Aug 22, 2022
Word To The Wise | Work and Identity
Is your occupation purposeful? Do you sense you are fulfilling your calling through it?
Many of us feel as though we can't experience the level of purpose and meaning we desire to have unless we find a new job or career. But it's that accurate?
Pastor JD shares a message on the relationship between work and our identity.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Aug 15, 2022
Word To The Wise | The Lie In Lust
When you fantasize about something that seems good to you in the moment, do you ever consider how bad things could get?
Affairs rarely start intentionally, and "train-wreck" relationships always seem good in the moment. How come?
In this message, Pastor JD will share a few thoughts about The Lie in Lust. A Note To Listeners: Don't worry, the content is for adults, but the language is PG and safe for families.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Aug 8, 2022
Word To The Wise | Wisdom And Maturity
What do you want out of life right now? What governs your pursuit?
More and more we are encouraged to pursue external aspirations of wealth, fame, and image. But should that dominate our main goals and desires?
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to reorganize your priorities and pursuits, so that you can become who God has made you to be.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jul 25, 2022
Word To The Wise | The Value Of Wisdom
Why should we choose wisdom? Why not throw caution to the wind and follow every craving and desire we have in the moment? Why not build a life doing whatever we want whenever we want?
In this compelling message, Pastor JD shares the value of wisdom, and 3 divine responses to wisdom.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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Jul 17, 2022
Word To The Wise | Circles
We are all part of a circle, and throughout life we will be part of many many circles. Most are temporary. Some are long-term. Few are life-long. But no matter how short your presence is in a circle, a circle can change you forever.
Pastor JD shares a compelling message about the importance of carefully considering our circles.
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Jul 17, 2022
Word To The Wise | Dan DePaula
Dan DePaula shares a message about the importance of guarding your heart.
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Jul 5, 2022
Word To The Wise | Markee Johnson
This Summer, we will spend 2 months in the book of Proverbs in a message series titled: Word To The Wise. Guest Speaker Markee Johnson shares about the power of your words.
We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.
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Jun 28, 2022
Philippians | Chapter 4
What is the chief state of mind in heaven?
When we think of "heaven on earth", what is the main effect in our lives?
Pastor Alini Müller shares an insightful message about that answers those questions and more.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jun 20, 2022
Philippians | Chapter 3
The Apostle Paul teaches this Greek church that followers of Jesus are citizens of Heaven. What effect does the walk of Christ have in our perspective and the way we see life? Pastor JD shares part 3 of Philippians and an encouraging outlook on heavenly perspectives.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jun 13, 2022
Philippians | Chapter 2
One of the classic lines in pop culture is the question: "You think you're better than me?!" We live in a culture where we are constantly ranking and measuring people. We rank people by education, wealth, looks, height... the list goes on. We are all conditioned to it.
What does God have to say about our value system? How is a follower of Christ supposed to act in a competitive cut-throat world?
In chapter 2 of Philippians, the Apostle Paul leads this young church to a new standard.
We hope this message helps you live better.
To learn more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Jun 6, 2022
Philippians | Chapter 1
Purity is a word that may elicit a positive or negative reaction on you depending on your religious background, but its importance goes beyond a list of what not to do. In this message, we begin our study on the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians focusing on the importance of purity.
We hope today's service blesses you and inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose. ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT.
For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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May 31, 2022
Mamma Knows Best | Lois and Eunice
Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down for a conversation sharing a timeless Scripture to address a timely issue: As our country grapples with the shock and sadness of a school shooting, what is our part in the wake of such a tragedy? One answer is: we do what Lois and Eunice did.
We hope this message inspires you and helps you live better.
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May 25, 2022
The Shunammite
Did you know that you can be in distress and in faith at the same time?
In this message, Pastor JD talks about the importance of kindness, and what happens when your greatest dream is aborted.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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May 16, 2022
Mamma Knows Best | Mary
Have you ever wondered about Mary's position as Jesus's mother and servant? How can you parent your Lord and savior? Maybe you might think it has no practical application to your life, but there is something about Mary's relationship with Jesus that speaks to all of us, and it has more to do with you than you think.
In this message, Pastor JD explores one feature of their relationship that is practical and applicable to all of us.
We believe this message will help you get closer to God, and have a more fulfilling life. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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May 10, 2022
Mamma Knows Best | Hannah
We are exploring the life of a few mothers in the Scripture and looking at how they changed the world. On this message, Pastor JD shares the story of how Hannah saw the hand of God change her life and change the world through her.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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May 2, 2022
Living In Your Element | Attitude Of Apprenticeship
Pastor JD concludes the Living In Your Element series with a message about an essential attitude for growth. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Apr 25, 2022
An Attitude Of Gratitude
There's much to be said about gratitude and the difference it makes. Pastor JD highlights 3 characteristics of gratitude that will help you live in your element.
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Apr 21, 2022
Living In Your Element | How To Endure Like Jesus
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor JD shares a message about Jesus's example of endurance, the benefits of endurance, and how we too can endure.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Apr 10, 2022
Living In Your Element | An Attitude Of Humility
Lack of humility can be a detriment to your ability to fulfill your potential. Pastor Alini shares part 2 of our series Living In Your Element. Learn how Jesus's example humility can lead you to live in your element.
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Apr 3, 2022
Living In Your Element | An Attitude Of Faith
How do you know you are living in your element? Most of us have a picture of what it would look like; an expectation we have of living in our element.
In this message, Pastor JD shares 3 essential things that need to align for you to live in your element, and one attitude that is indispensable for you to make through tough times in life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Mar 28, 2022
Fight For Community
The quality of your community is directly connected to how you fight for your community. Pastor JD challenges you to fight for community in 3 areas. If you want to increase the quality of your community and have a greater impact in the world, this message will bless you!
We hope this message inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Mar 21, 2022
Community | My Community Is My Legacy
One of the greatest challenges in our community today is the connection between generations. The gap in communication between generations is as wide as it's ever been. Community is the primary way we have developed as people; it is through community that we have learned and evolved in every area. If we devalue community or our connections disintegrate, we won't be able to grow and become who God has created us to be.
In this message, Pastor JD will encourage you to build intergenerational connections that last with simple practical guidance from the Scriptures.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Mar 6, 2022
What Do You Do When People Leave?
What do you do when people leave? That's the question pastor JD answers in this message. It is a fact of life that people will leave. Sometimes because of disagreements, sometimes because paths diverge, sometimes because life ultimately ends. Whatever the case, God guides us toward peace and a brighter tomorrow.
We hope today's service blesses you and inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose. ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT.
For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.org
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Feb 28, 2022
Community | Healthy Rhythms
Have you thought about your rhythms of community lately?
Many times we are upset because, even though we know people, we feel alone; like no one knows what's really happening. What can you do about it?
What about having a time to process difficult things: loss, challenges, victories, or a next step that is not quite clear? Are the times we spend alone or with others of good quality?
Pastor JD encourages you with 2 important things to nurture, and one thing we can do to elevate the quality of your engagement in community.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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Feb 21, 2022
Community | Our Common Unity
How would you define "community"?
There are many kinds and types of community these days, and it is easy to box the community Jesus came to establish as "just another one". But if you follow Jesus, or if you are considering following Jesus, His is a community of a different kind.
Pastor JD shares a message about our common unity in Christ; what binds us and how different our community is from what the world and culture call "community".
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Feb 14, 2022
Community | Frienship
Pastor JD shares a message about the uniqueness of friendship, how Jesus valued friendship, and 5 principles to be a good friend.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Feb 7, 2022
A Vision Of Good Works
Pastor JD shares a message during Vision Sunday that will help you set better standards for the new year.
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Feb 2, 2022
Revival | Filled With The Spirit
So many of us have a genuine desire to be the person others can count on. We want to be the person that can be there for others and help those in need. But we have obstacles standing in the way. So we work hard to remove these obstacles in the hopes that we can achieve who we hope to be.
There is no revival without the source of life.
In this message, Pastor JD shares a teaching about being filled with the Spirit, and why it is only by the Spirit of God that we can experience the life we desire.
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Jan 25, 2022
Revival | Heart Check
In a world where hostility is so widespread, and it's so easy to experience disappointment, it is necessary to keep our hearts in check lest we become cynical and desensitized.
In this message, Pastor Alini Müller shares three things we can do to revive our heart. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jan 17, 2022
Revival | The Fear Of God
What is the most consequential element regarding your conduct and behavior?
In this message, Pastor JD shares the importance of the fear of God in every person's heart. What is the difference between the fear of God and being afraid of God? And why the fear of God is not only good, but a necessary element in everyone's life.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jan 10, 2022
Revival | From Death To Life
One of the most paradoxical ideas in Christianity is the idea that Life leads to Death, and that Death leads to Life.
Have you ever made a decision you thought was going to lead to life, but ended up in death? A plan you engaged in, a relationship that failed, a business idea that unraveled...
In this message, Pastor JD shares why the life our world promises leads to death, and how Christ's proposition is the answer to this problem.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Dec 29, 2021
A New Song
Sometimes our lives get stuck on repeat. Our thoughts get stuck in the same cycle, our worrying gets stuck in the same cycle, and it seems like hope for the new dwindles with each passing day we wait. Pastor JD shares a message that encourage you toward the new. God has a new song for your life. And there is no better evidence to this than Christmas.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Dec 19, 2021
Immanuel, God With Us (Christmas 2021)
It's easy to make this the most magical time of the year, but Christmas was anything but magical. Pastor JD share a compelling message about "God With Us"; what it means to us, and what it means to the world.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Dec 12, 2021
5 Fundamentals Of Greatness | Generosity
On this last installment in this Series, Pastor JD shares a pondering message about the importance of generosity as a way of life. Generosity is not simply about giving things away, it's much deeper than that. Listen to the challenge, followed by 3 marks of a generous person.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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Dec 6, 2021
5 Fundamentals Of Greatness | Gladness
What does it mean to be glad? You can explain it with words like joy, happiness, excitement... but is that what gladness is?
There is a kind of gladness that is available to us that sustains us in the highs and lows of life. In this message, Pastor JD will share about this gladness, and how to have it.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Dec 1, 2021
5 Fundamentals Of Greatness | Gratitude
In this episode, Pastor JD invites two leaders from ConnectCommunity to share a thought on gratitude. Katherin Obregon shares 2 insightful principles of gratitude. Dan DePaula shares personal experiences where gratitude grounded him amid challenges.
Pastor JD ends with a challenge for all of us to end the year well.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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Nov 21, 2021
5 Fundamentals Of Greatness | Genuineness
Have you thought about the importance of genuineness in your life? We all deal with pressures put on us to present ourselves differently than we are; we are pressured to agree when we disagree, to behave and fit the mold, when we feel like we don't fit in. This goes beyond the healthy aspects of developing and growing, and it sometimes pushes many of us to lead a disingenuous life at work and at home. In this message, Pastor JD sits down with Jordan Brown to discuss the importance of genuineness and the qualities we should pursue.
We hope this conversation blesses you and inspires you to live better.
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Nov 17, 2021
5 Fundamentals Of Greatness | Godliness
When was the last time you thought of Godliness? What kinds of thoughts come to mind when you think of that word? Religion? Accusations? Dogma?
If you grew up irreligious, this is a word that is distant and completely disconnected from your vocabulary. It probably sounds like it belongs in a different era. But Godliness is closer to us than we think.
In this message, pastor JD shares why godliness should matter, who it is for, and how to develop it.
We hope this podcast blesses you and helps you live better.
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Nov 8, 2021
In Repair | 4 Practices To Repair And Grow Your Marriage
If you've been looking for wisdom to move forward and grow in your closest relationships, especially your marriage, Pastor JD shares 4 practical expressions that will help you heal, repair, and grow your marriage.
These can be applied to all relationships, but it is communicated and focused on marriage. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Nov 2, 2021
In Repair | The Upside Of Conflict
Why do conflicts arise? Why do relationships–especially those that matter to us–have a tendency for conflict? In this message, we will discuss conflict and how it arises; how to face them, grow through them, and use them to better your relationships. We hope today's service blesses you and inspires you to live a better more fulfilling life.
We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.tv
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Oct 26, 2021
In Repair | Relationship R&R
We are all familiar with the term R&R (Rest & Recovery). But there is another set of R&R that is fundamental to relationships, and that is Respect & Responsibility.
In this message, Pastors JD and Alini Müller sit down for a conversation about the importance of Respect and Responsibility, and they'll address one unhealthy emotion that tends to show up to undermine respect and justify our disregard for responsibility in relationships.
We hope this conversation inspires you and helps you live better.
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Oct 19, 2021
In Repair | How To Belong
We all want to belong, we know we need to belong, but how? Pastor Alini shares a compelling message about the importance of a church community, and how to belong.
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Oct 12, 2021
In Repair | It Starts With Me
It is safe to say that since March 2020 our relationships have suffered additional pressure and stress. Maybe some of your relationships have been damaged in a way that has been surprising to you. You thought you were prepared; you thought you were in a better situation.
Pastor JD introduces our new relationship series titled "In Repair". It is time for healing, restoration, and peace. In this message, you will hear why this process must start with you.
We hope this series blesses you and helps you live better.
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Oct 4, 2021
Facing Your Demons | Overcoming Curses
Sometimes we can lump the worst part of us in one big thing; our bad habits, our particular sensitivity to specific situations, a bad memory, that physical trait we don't like very much. These, and other things that make-up who we are, are not the same thing. Some of these things are inherited, others are part of our upbringing, others are genetic, and others yet are of our own doing.
An even greater factor is our inability to properly differentiate things that are physical from things that are spiritual. Some of the difficulties you have faced are spiritual, and it is very probable that you have been trying to solve spiritual problems with physical tactics.
In this last part of Facing Your Demons, Pastor JD shares a message about overcoming curses. What comes to mind when you think of a curse? Are curses a way for God to control human beings? If you are living under a curse, what can you do about it?
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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Sep 29, 2021
Facing Your Demons | Overcoming Evil Spirits
The reality that evil spirits are real is seldom an idea that is challenged. Exorcism has existed for at least 3,500 years. The search for the occult in our country is increasing. People are looking for spirituality in all sorts of places.
How do you respond to the reality of evil spirits? Have you faced them in your life or in your family?
We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to live a more fulfilling life. We aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.tv
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Sep 21, 2021
Facing Your Demons | Get Your Mind Right
The primary place where we battle things like stress and anxiety is in the mind. Sure surrounding circumstances can affect us, but the battleground that is constantly in conflict is the mind. That space in you no one can see, but it determines how you feel, how you make decisions, and how you relate to others. Let's explore how to have a healthy mind in light of the Scriptures.
We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Sep 12, 2021
Facing Your Demons | It Was Not By Chance
We all have come to a place where we have to face that part of us we don't really like. We call it "Facing Our Demons". But what are we actually facing? Is it an immutable part of us? Are we helpless in the face of these shortcomings and limitations?
Pastor JD introduces this brand new series with a message titled "it was not by chance". We hope it blesses you, inspires you, and helps you live better!
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Sep 7, 2021
Better Perspectives | How To Be Pleasant And Helpful
We live in an age when emotional connection is increasingly going virtual, and it seems that negative emotion and hostility are more prevalent in the virtual world than in the real world. Pastor JD concludes the Better Perspectives series with a message about how to be pleasant and kind without giving in to the wave of hostility and manipulation we face today. We hope this service blesses you and inspires you to live better.
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Aug 30, 2021
Better Perspectives | The Divine Call
What does it mean to believe in God? Is arriving at the conclusion that it is plausible that a supreme being or intelligence has had a hand in the existence of the universe and creation to believe in God?
Can you believe in something and do nothing about it?
When someone believes in God, and opens their heart and senses to experience the divine, there is an awareness that sets in. If that person opens their heart, they will realize there is a divine call beseeching them toward a spiritual journey.
Jesus was the supreme example of this journey. Pastor JD shares a strong message about the divine call, and the 3 stages a believer will go through should he or she decide to answer it.
We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to live better.
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Aug 23, 2021
Better Perspectives | A Perspective Of Trust
What would your life look like if you lived as though you trust God. Many times we say and confess our trust, but how much better could our lives be if our actions reflected it? Pastor Alini Müller shares a compelling message about the heroes of faith and how their example leads us to trust God all the more.
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Aug 23, 2021
Better Perspectives | A Bigger Circle
For many, the path to a better life means better circumstances – a better surrounding, a better situation, or even a better past. However, when there is improvement on two or three of those areas they realize life still doesn't feel better. Why? Whether you are an optimist stuck in the same mindset believing things will change, or you are a pessimist and you already saw the end coming, I want you to consider the idea that your perspective might be attached to untruths. Ideas, patterns of thinking, and assumptions that are leading you to see things differently than they already are. Join us, as Pastor JD and Austin Brennan sit down for a thought provoking conversation.
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Aug 9, 2021
Better Perspectives | How To Face The Fire
We will all have moments and seasons when we will face the fire. In this message, Pastor JD shares a better perspective on how to face difficult situations beyond your control. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Aug 4, 2021
Better Perspectives | A Teachable Spirit
A perspective is not what you see, but how you see it. A fundamental quality someone needs to be able to have a better perspective is having a teachable spirit. Pastor JD shares 3 things you need (plus a bonus!) to develop a teachable spirit. We hope these 15 minutes will bless you and help you live better.
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Jul 20, 2021
Songs Of Summer | Psalm 148 | Why Praise Matters?
Why is it important that we praise God? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You might think it is irrelevant to you, depending on your background. But our worship is one of the most significant things about us. We are spiritual beings, and spiritual beings worship. What we praise defines so much in our lives. This week's conversation focuses on a Psalm that calls for all things to praise the Lord. -- We hope this conversation blesses you and helps you live better!
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Jul 12, 2021
Songs Of Summer | Psalm 22 | You Never Pray Alone
Prayer is a practice most westerners take part in. But if you are a follower of Jesus, what is the function and utility of prayer? In this message, JD explores the connection between Psalm 22 and a prayer Jesus prayed in an important moment in his life. We hope this message helps you grow and live better!
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Jul 12, 2021
Songs Of Summer | Psalm 133
JD and Alini sit down to talk about the importance of unity and being part of a community, as they share lessons and insights from Psalm 133. We hope this podcast helps you live better.
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Jul 12, 2021
Songs Of Summer | Psalm 139
Dan DePaula shares a message about the importance of pausing to assess and examine our life. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.
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Jun 21, 2021
Songs Of Summer | Psalm 1 | The Pursuit Of Happiness
The first word in the first stanza of the first Psalm defines the chapter and the pursuit of the book: Blessed!
We all want to be blessed. That's our common pursuit. In this message, Pastor JD explores the counsel in this first Psalm to those who are, or want to be blessed. We hope this message will inspire you and help you live better.
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Jun 14, 2021
Songs Of Summer | Psalm 103
What does it mean to "Bless The Lord"? And why is that essential for a healthy soul? In this second part of our series "Songs Of Summer" we will explore Psalm 103. Its applications, instructions, and the new mindset it leads us to. We hope this service blesses you and helps you live better!
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Jun 1, 2021
Who's That Lady? | How To Get Extraordinary Fruit Out Of Ordinary Seeds
Have you been disappointed with your life? Unsatisfied with the fruit of your labor? Maybe you look at your life and wish you had some special talent, or an extraordinary ability that caused you to stand out. Is it true that you need to be extraordinary to yield extraordinary fruit? We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better!
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May 23, 2021
Who's That Lady? | 5 Lessons To Make Peace In Strife
When our temper gets the best of us, when conversations turn into fights, when we are wronged, and we want to take matters in our own hands, what is the wise thing to do? Is all the anger, the desire for vengeance, the vindictiveness that is trying to arise within you worth acting upon? It may make you MAD, it may make you angry, it may make you want to quit and stop. Is it worth the action?
If you have faced strife, discord, and attrition at work or with loved ones, we hope this message will bless you and inspire you to live a better more fulfilling life. Each service, we aim to connect you to God, to others, and to your purpose.
ConnectCommunity is a life-giving church in Stamford, CT. Everyone is welcome. For more about ConnectCommunity, please visit: www.connectcommunity.tv
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May 16, 2021
Who's That Lady? | 6 Lessons from Tragedy To Triumph
What do you do when you have run out of options? When you have explored all the possibilities? When something outside of your control, unexpected or tragic, renders you completely depleted?
Pastors JD and Alini continue our "Who's That Lady?" series with an encouraging conversation about Ruth, what she went through, and the lessons we can draw from her life. Ruth's story begins with loss and tragedy, but it doesn't end that way.
We hope this conversation blesses you and equips you to live better!
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