What kind of King rides into the city on a donkey instead of a war horse?
In Week 1 of our Countdown series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Matthew 21 and Zechariah 9 to show how Jesus entered Jerusalem not with force, pride, or violence, but with gentleness, humility, and peace.
As Passion Week begins, Jesus publicly reveals Himself as King. But He does not arrive like the rulers of this world. He comes lowly and approachable, bringing peace between sinful people and God.
This message will help you understand why the triumphal entry matters, how Jesus fulfilled prophecy, and what it means that He is both gentle and King. If you need peace, hope, or a fresh picture of who Jesus is, this sermon points to the Savior who comes near with grace, mercy, and authority.
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-7, Zechariah 9:9
#CountdownSeries #TheGentleKingArrives #PastorRonMerrell #ConnectionPointeChurch
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<description>&lt;p&gt;What kind of King rides into the city on a donkey instead of a war horse?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In Week 1 of our Countdown series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Matthew 21 and Zechariah 9 to show how Jesus entered Jerusalem not with force, pride, or violence, but with gentleness, humility, and peace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As Passion Week begins, Jesus publicly reveals Himself as King. But He does not arrive like the rulers of this world. He comes lowly and approachable, bringing peace between sinful people and God.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This message will help you understand why the triumphal entry matters, how Jesus fulfilled prophecy, and what it means that He is both gentle and King. If you need peace, hope, or a fresh picture of who Jesus is, this sermon points to the Savior who comes near with grace, mercy, and authority.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture: Matthew 21:1-7, Zechariah 9:9&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#CountdownSeries #TheGentleKingArrives #PastorRonMerrell #ConnectionPointeChurch&lt;/p&gt;
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Countdown

What kind of King rides into the city on a donkey instead of a war horse?

In Week 1 of our Countdown series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Matthew 21 and Zechariah 9 to show how Jesus entered Jerusalem not with force, pride, or violence, but with...

The Gentle King Arrives | Ron Merrell

Revival rarely happens overnight. It grows through decades of faithful obedience to God.
In the final message of the Revival series, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches on the theme &ldquo;Decades, Not Days.&rdquo; Through the story of Noah, the teachings of Jesus, and the encouragement found in Hebrews, this message explores how lasting spiritual impact is built through perseverance and lifelong commitment to Christ.
Noah spent decades building the ark in obedience to God. His faithfulness protected his family and shaped future generations. In the same way, the choices we make today can influence our families, our churches, and the spiritual direction of our nation.
This message challenges believers to examine what their time, treasure, and affections reveal about their commitment to God&rsquo;s Kingdom.
Scripture calls us to seek the Kingdom first, remain faithful with what God has entrusted to us, and run the race of faith with perseverance.
Revival grows when believers commit to living Kingdom-first not just for days or seasons, but for decades.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Revival rarely happens overnight. It grows through decades of faithful obedience to God.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the final message of the Revival series, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches on the theme &amp;ldquo;Decades, Not Days.&amp;rdquo; Through the story of Noah, the teachings of Jesus, and the encouragement found in Hebrews, this message explores how lasting spiritual impact is built through perseverance and lifelong commitment to Christ.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Noah spent decades building the ark in obedience to God. His faithfulness protected his family and shaped future generations. In the same way, the choices we make today can influence our families, our churches, and the spiritual direction of our nation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This message challenges believers to examine what their time, treasure, and affections reveal about their commitment to God&amp;rsquo;s Kingdom.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture calls us to seek the Kingdom first, remain faithful with what God has entrusted to us, and run the race of faith with perseverance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Revival grows when believers commit to living Kingdom-first not just for days or seasons, but for decades.&lt;/p&gt;
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Revival

Revival rarely happens overnight. It grows through decades of faithful obedience to God.

In the final message of the Revival series, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches on the theme “Decades, Not Days.” Through the story of Noah, the teachings of...

Revival for Decades, Not Days | John S. Dickerson

Are small acts of kindness enough to change someone&rsquo;s eternity?
In Week 3 of the Come to Jesus series, guest pastor Bob Merritt shares a powerful message called Seeds of Kindness about how everyday love can open the door for someone to encounter Jesus.
In Mark 4, Jesus tells a parable about a farmer scattering seeds. Some fall on hard soil, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil. The condition of the soil represents the condition of the human heart.
Our job is not to control the soil. Our job is simply to sow the seeds.
Through stories, Scripture, and practical wisdom, this message explores what it looks like to sow seeds of love in the lives of neighbors, coworkers, and friends.
You&rsquo;ll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why love is often the first step toward faith</li>
<li>How small acts of kindness can point people to Jesus</li>
<li>Why fear keeps many believers from sharing their faith</li>
<li>How God uses simple conversations to change lives</li>
</ul>
When we scatter seeds of patience, kindness, forgiveness, and truth, God can use them to transform someone&rsquo;s life.
Scripture: Mark 4, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 10:9
#ComeToJesus #SeedsOfKindness #BobMerritt #ChristianSermon #Evangelism #BibleTeaching #ConnectionPointeChurch
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Are small acts of kindness enough to change someone&amp;rsquo;s eternity?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In Week 3 of the Come to Jesus series, guest pastor Bob Merritt shares a powerful message called Seeds of Kindness about how everyday love can open the door for someone to encounter Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In Mark 4, Jesus tells a parable about a farmer scattering seeds. Some fall on hard soil, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil. The condition of the soil represents the condition of the human heart.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our job is not to control the soil. Our job is simply to sow the seeds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Through stories, Scripture, and practical wisdom, this message explores what it looks like to sow seeds of love in the lives of neighbors, coworkers, and friends.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll discover:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why love is often the first step toward faith&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How small acts of kindness can point people to Jesus&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why fear keeps many believers from sharing their faith&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How God uses simple conversations to change lives&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When we scatter seeds of patience, kindness, forgiveness, and truth, God can use them to transform someone&amp;rsquo;s life.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture: Mark 4, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 10:9&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#ComeToJesus #SeedsOfKindness #BobMerritt #ChristianSermon #Evangelism #BibleTeaching #ConnectionPointeChurch&lt;/p&gt;
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Come to Jesus

Are small acts of kindness enough to change someone’s eternity? 
 
In Week 3 of the Come to Jesus series, guest pastor Bob Merritt shares a powerful message called Seeds of Kindness about how everyday love can open the door for someone to encounter...

Seeds of Kindness | Bob Merritt

Are you running from God &mdash; or wondering if He still wants you back?
In Week 2 of Come to Jesus, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Luke 15 and the powerful stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son.
When religious leaders criticized Jesus for welcoming sinners, He responded with a story that changes everything. A shepherd searches for one lost sheep. A woman sweeps her house for one lost coin. A father runs to embrace a rebellious son.
Why? Because what is lost is valuable.
In this message, you&rsquo;ll discover:
<ul>
<li>How God truly feels about you</li>
<li>Why heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents</li>
<li>What it means that the Father ran</li>
<li>How Jesus came to seek and save the lost</li>
</ul>
No matter how far you&rsquo;ve wandered, your Creator would rather leave heaven and suffer to reach you than be comfortable without you.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered whether you&rsquo;ve gone too far, this message is for you.
Scripture: Luke 15, Luke 19:10&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you running from God &amp;mdash; or wondering if He still wants you back?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In Week 2 of Come to Jesus, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Luke 15 and the powerful stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When religious leaders criticized Jesus for welcoming sinners, He responded with a story that changes everything. A shepherd searches for one lost sheep. A woman sweeps her house for one lost coin. A father runs to embrace a rebellious son.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why? Because what is lost is valuable.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this message, you&amp;rsquo;ll discover:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How God truly feels about you&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What it means that the Father ran&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How Jesus came to seek and save the lost&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No matter how far you&amp;rsquo;ve wandered, your Creator would rather leave heaven and suffer to reach you than be comfortable without you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;ve ever wondered whether you&amp;rsquo;ve gone too far, this message is for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture: Luke 15, Luke 19:10&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;NEXT STEPS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;At 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&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://connectionpointe.org/live" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;https://connectionpointe.org/live&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Find locations, videos, and more info about us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;https://www.connectionpointe.org/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Facebook:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Instagram:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: &lt;a href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor"&gt;https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Are you running from God — or wondering if He still wants you back?

In Week 2 of Come to Jesus, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Luke 15 and the powerful stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son.

Lost and Found | John S. Dickerson

Are you carrying something you were never meant to carry alone?
This week&rsquo;s message, Come and Receive, explores the simple but life-changing invitation at the center of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches that we have all sinned and fallen short &mdash; but God made a way through Jesus.
Instead of striving to earn salvation, Jesus invites us to come and receive it.
If you&rsquo;re feeling weary, spiritually thirsty, or unsure how to begin a relationship with Christ, this message walks clearly through what Scripture says about sin, grace, eternal life, and how to respond to Jesus&rsquo; invitation.
Join us as we look at Romans 3, Matthew 11, John 7, and Revelation 22 and discover the rest, forgiveness, and living water only Jesus gives.
#ComeToJesus #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #ChurchOnline #BibleTeaching
NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help!&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener">https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/</a>
ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At 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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://connectionpointe.org/live" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener">https://connectionpointe.org/live</a>&nbsp;Find locations, videos, and more info about us at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener">https://www.connectionpointe.org/</a>
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe">https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"> </a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp">https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"></a>
Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: <a href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor">https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you carrying something you were never meant to carry alone?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week&amp;rsquo;s message, Come and Receive, explores the simple but life-changing invitation at the center of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches that we have all sinned and fallen short &amp;mdash; but God made a way through Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Instead of striving to earn salvation, Jesus invites us to come and receive it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re feeling weary, spiritually thirsty, or unsure how to begin a relationship with Christ, this message walks clearly through what Scripture says about sin, grace, eternal life, and how to respond to Jesus&amp;rsquo; invitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us as we look at Romans 3, Matthew 11, John 7, and Revelation 22 and discover the rest, forgiveness, and living water only Jesus gives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#ComeToJesus #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #ChurchOnline #BibleTeaching&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;NEXT STEPS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;At 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&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://connectionpointe.org/live" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;https://connectionpointe.org/live&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Find locations, videos, and more info about us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;https://www.connectionpointe.org/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Facebook:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Instagram:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-preserver-spaces="true"&gt;Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: &lt;a href="https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor"&gt;https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Are you carrying something you were never meant to carry alone? This week’s message explores the simple but life-changing invitation at the center of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches that we have all sinned and fallen short — but God made a way...

Come and Receive | Ron Merrell

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