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
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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>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when money, fear, or comfort takes first place in your heart instead of Jesus?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#AboveAll #PastorJohnSDickerson #TrustGod #ConnectionPointeChurch&lt;/p&gt;
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Above All

What happens when money, fear, or comfort takes first place in your heart instead of Jesus? 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...

Trust and Enjoy | John S. Dickerson

Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or like no one truly understands what you&rsquo;re carrying?
In this message, Hey World, I See You, Connection Pointe continues the Lift Off series by exploring Pentecost in Acts 2 and the powerful truth that God sees people personally, deeply, and individually. Pastor Ron Merrell walks through how the Holy Spirit was poured out on believers, not for a spiritually elite few, but for all who belong to Christ, and how that moment declared God&rsquo;s love and pursuit for every nation, language, and person.
This sermon shows how Pentecost was God&rsquo;s way of saying, &ldquo;I see you,&rdquo; to the whole world. From Jerusalem to every nation under heaven, God moved toward people in their own language and context. That same Spirit still empowers believers today to see others, move toward others, and carry the love of Jesus into real lives with real struggles.
If you are wrestling with loneliness, identity, stress, shame, sin, broken relationships, or the ache of not feeling seen, this message points to a God who moves toward you with grace and purpose. It also challenges followers of Jesus to see beyond categories, labels, and demographics, and instead move toward individual hearts with the love of Christ.
Scripture: Acts 2:1-12, Acts 2:38-41, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9, Galatians 3:28-29
#LiftOff #HeyWorldISeeYou #Pentecost #Acts2 #HolySpirit #ConnectionPointeChurch
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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>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or like no one truly understands what you&amp;rsquo;re carrying?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this message, Hey World, I See You, Connection Pointe continues the Lift Off series by exploring Pentecost in Acts 2 and the powerful truth that God sees people personally, deeply, and individually. Pastor Ron Merrell walks through how the Holy Spirit was poured out on believers, not for a spiritually elite few, but for all who belong to Christ, and how that moment declared God&amp;rsquo;s love and pursuit for every nation, language, and person.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This sermon shows how Pentecost was God&amp;rsquo;s way of saying, &amp;ldquo;I see you,&amp;rdquo; to the whole world. From Jerusalem to every nation under heaven, God moved toward people in their own language and context. That same Spirit still empowers believers today to see others, move toward others, and carry the love of Jesus into real lives with real struggles.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you are wrestling with loneliness, identity, stress, shame, sin, broken relationships, or the ache of not feeling seen, this message points to a God who moves toward you with grace and purpose. It also challenges followers of Jesus to see beyond categories, labels, and demographics, and instead move toward individual hearts with the love of Christ.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture: Acts 2:1-12, Acts 2:38-41, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9, Galatians 3:28-29&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#LiftOff #HeyWorldISeeYou #Pentecost #Acts2 #HolySpirit #ConnectionPointeChurch&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;
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Lift Off

Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or like no one truly understands what you’re carrying?

In this message, Hey World, I See You, Connection Pointe continues the Lift Off series by exploring Pentecost in Acts 2 and the powerful truth that God...

Hey World, I See You | Ron Merrell

Where is Jesus right now, and why does that matter for your life today?
In Week 2 of our Lift Off series, Mission Control, Pastor Ron Merrell walks through the ascension of Jesus to reveal what Christ is doing right now and why His reign, His intercession, and His Spirit change everything for believers today.
Through Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-9, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:33-34, John 14:16-18, and Matthew 28:19-20, this sermon shows that the ascension was not Jesus leaving us behind. It was Jesus taking His place as reigning King, advocating High Priest, and the One who sends the Holy Spirit to empower His church.
This message reminds us that we are not abandoned in our circumstances, our failures do not remove us from His grace, and we are not left to figure life out on our own strength. Jesus reigns with authority, intercedes for believers, and gives the Holy Spirit so we can live faithfully and join Him in His mission.
If you have ever felt like you need to control everything, be perfect, or be stronger than you really are, this sermon points you back to the grace of Jesus and the constant help of His presence.
Scripture: Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-9, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:33-34, John 14:16-18, Matthew 28:19-20
#LiftOff #MissionControl #PastorRonMerrell #ConnectionPointeChurch #AscensionOfJesus #HolySpirit
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>
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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;Where is Jesus right now, and why does that matter for your life today?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In Week 2 of our Lift Off series, Mission Control, Pastor Ron Merrell walks through the ascension of Jesus to reveal what Christ is doing right now and why His reign, His intercession, and His Spirit change everything for believers today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Through Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-9, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:33-34, John 14:16-18, and Matthew 28:19-20, this sermon shows that the ascension was not Jesus leaving us behind. It was Jesus taking His place as reigning King, advocating High Priest, and the One who sends the Holy Spirit to empower His church.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This message reminds us that we are not abandoned in our circumstances, our failures do not remove us from His grace, and we are not left to figure life out on our own strength. Jesus reigns with authority, intercedes for believers, and gives the Holy Spirit so we can live faithfully and join Him in His mission.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have ever felt like you need to control everything, be perfect, or be stronger than you really are, this sermon points you back to the grace of Jesus and the constant help of His presence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture: Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-9, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:33-34, John 14:16-18, Matthew 28:19-20&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#LiftOff #MissionControl #PastorRonMerrell #ConnectionPointeChurch #AscensionOfJesus #HolySpirit&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;
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&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>

Where is Jesus right now, and why does that matter for your life today?

In Week 2 of our Lift Off series, Mission Control, Pastor Ron Merrell walks through the ascension of Jesus to reveal what Christ is doing right now and why His reign, His...

Mission Control | Ron Merrell

What launched the early church into a movement that changed the world?
In Week 1 of our Lift Off series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Luke 24:36-53 to show how Jesus&rsquo; post-resurrection appearances and ascension sparked the lift-off of the early church and how those same catalysts still empower believers today.
Jesus met His followers with peace, strengthened their faith, opened their minds to Scripture, gave them a message to share, and promised power from on high. Those catalysts were crucial to the early church, and they are still crucial for the church today.
This sermon will help you understand how gathering with other believers, receiving the peace of Jesus, learning the Word of God, being opened by God to truly understand, and living as a witness all work together in the mission of the church.
If you want deeper confidence in your faith, clearer understanding of Scripture, and renewed purpose in God&rsquo;s mission, this message points to the same Jesus who launched the early church and still leads His people today.
Scripture: Luke 24:36-53, Matthew 28:19-20
#Liftoff #6CatalystsOfTheEarlyChurch #PastorRonMerrell #Luke24 #EarlyChurch #ConnectionPointeChurch
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>
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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;What launched the early church into a movement that changed the world?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In Week 1 of our Lift Off series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Luke 24:36-53 to show how Jesus&amp;rsquo; post-resurrection appearances and ascension sparked the lift-off of the early church and how those same catalysts still empower believers today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jesus met His followers with peace, strengthened their faith, opened their minds to Scripture, gave them a message to share, and promised power from on high. Those catalysts were crucial to the early church, and they are still crucial for the church today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This sermon will help you understand how gathering with other believers, receiving the peace of Jesus, learning the Word of God, being opened by God to truly understand, and living as a witness all work together in the mission of the church.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you want deeper confidence in your faith, clearer understanding of Scripture, and renewed purpose in God&amp;rsquo;s mission, this message points to the same Jesus who launched the early church and still leads His people today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture: Luke 24:36-53, Matthew 28:19-20&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#Liftoff #6CatalystsOfTheEarlyChurch #PastorRonMerrell #Luke24 #EarlyChurch #ConnectionPointeChurch&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>

What launched the early church into a movement that changed the world? In Week 1 of our Lift Off series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Luke 24:36-53 to show how Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances and ascension sparked the lift-off of the early...

6 Catalysts of the Early Church | Ron Merrell

What if the thing that feels dead in your life could be raised to life again?
In this Easter message, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the hope at the center of Christianity: Jesus Christ rose from the dead, defeating sin and death, and His victory is still available today.
This sermon explores the many ways death touches our lives, not only physical death, but also the death of peace, joy, innocence, relationships, freedom, hope, and dreams. Through the resurrection of Jesus and the truth of Scripture, Pastor John S. Dickerson shows that Easter is the announcement that there is a Savior who can step into your story and bring dead things back to life.
If you are carrying grief, fear, shame, hopelessness, or questions about life after death, this message points to the One who said, &ldquo;I am the resurrection and the life.&rdquo; It is a message of real hope, real victory, and new life through Jesus.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:21-57, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, John 11:25
#EasterWithConnectionPointe #EasterSermon #PastorJohnDickerson #JesusDefeatsDeath #ConnectionPointeChurch
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;What if the thing that feels dead in your life could be raised to life again?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this Easter message, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the hope at the center of Christianity: Jesus Christ rose from the dead, defeating sin and death, and His victory is still available today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This sermon explores the many ways death touches our lives, not only physical death, but also the death of peace, joy, innocence, relationships, freedom, hope, and dreams. Through the resurrection of Jesus and the truth of Scripture, Pastor John S. Dickerson shows that Easter is the announcement that there is a Savior who can step into your story and bring dead things back to life.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you are carrying grief, fear, shame, hopelessness, or questions about life after death, this message points to the One who said, &amp;ldquo;I am the resurrection and the life.&amp;rdquo; It is a message of real hope, real victory, and new life through Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:21-57, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, John 11:25&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#EasterWithConnectionPointe #EasterSermon #PastorJohnDickerson #JesusDefeatsDeath #ConnectionPointeChurch&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>

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What if the thing that feels dead in your life could be raised to life again? In this Easter message, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the hope at the center of Christianity: Jesus Christ rose from the dead, defeating sin and death, and His victory is...

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