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ConnectUs Church is a non-denominational church in Lancaster, PA. God has a next step for your life and we want to help you take it.
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Refined By Fire

ConnectUs Church Audio PodcastFeb 08, 2021

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The Motivation of Breakthrough

The Motivation of Breakthrough

In order to be the church God uses we have to bring someone along with us. There are so many things that get in the way of being all that God wants us to be. Breakthrough comes when we take the focus off ourselves and bring someone else along. This is a real test of faith.

Dec 05, 202331:18
Give What You Got

Give What You Got

Giving your first and your best activates faith in your life. Giving first means giving before you see the blessing. There is no guarentee that it's going to come. But, when we give what's first, God blesses the rest!


Nov 28, 202345:56
All-In

All-In

What are you willing to give up to do what is closest to God's heart? How much are you willing to put aside your preferences to pursue the mission of Jesus to reach those who are lost

Nov 21, 202340:21
Are You Available?
Nov 14, 202309:55
Exchange Anxiety

Exchange Anxiety

Our minds are powerful things. Do you let what you think about control you or do you control your mind? Learn how to exchange the debilitating thoughts with ones that give life! (Philippians 4).

Nov 07, 202344:54
Nothing To Fear

Nothing To Fear

Fear of separation in your relationship with God is a real thing. When life goes bad we wonder, where is God? Is he with me? Is he on my side? Am I really a Christian if I still face such hard things in my life? (Romans 8).

Oct 31, 202336:11
Fearless Future

Fearless Future

We all feel anxiety about the future. What if something you are really hoping for didn't happen for the next 10 years? That's a scary thought. But God knows the future. His plans are good for you. There is no need to fear. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Oct 25, 202333:48
Shadows Don't Scare Me

Shadows Don't Scare Me

Psalm 23 is maybe the most beautiful and powerful poem ever written. Let's praise God He is our shepherd and learn to "fear no evil because he is with us."

Oct 17, 202337:15
Be Courageous

Be Courageous

Be strong and very courageous. Yes, this is new and you haven't been here before. But God is with you. No need to fear. Message by Denny Foreman. *The audio in this recording is not right. We will fix that for the coming weeks!

Oct 11, 202339:54
The Power Of The Bible

The Power Of The Bible

The Bible is powerful to transform your life. All of it is God's Word and all of it is useful to mold you more into the image of Jesus. Message by Dustin Forbes.

Oct 03, 202340:43
Can You Trust The Bible?

Can You Trust The Bible?

Can you trust the Bible? There is an incredible amount of evidence that says you should trust it. And in world where you don't know what is fake or true, we need something that can be trusted to be real and true all the time.

Sep 26, 202339:24
Only 66 Books?

Only 66 Books?

There are many ancient books that did not make it into the final 66 books of the Bible. Some version of the Bible still include these books. Plus, we don't have the original manuscripts and the Bible wasn't written in English. There seems like too many places we could be off. Are we?

Sep 19, 202339:22
What Is The Bible?

What Is The Bible?

What is the Bible? On one hand it's a simple question to answer. But today we are going to dive into the important intricate details that will strengthen your faith. The Bible reveals a very real God who is at work in your life and you can build your life on it!

Sep 11, 202343:16
Almost Right

Almost Right

Starting is hard, but finishing is super important. You have to make it to the end. Finish strong. Hang in there. Grow. Develop!

Sep 04, 202337:39
Details Matter

Details Matter

Rockstars request no brown M&M's. The details matter. The small details of your life help you develop. In Numbers 19, the cow needs to be a red heifer. It needs to be sacrificed in a particular with in a particular place. The people involved in the sacrifice also have specific details to be aware of.

Aug 28, 202338:16
What's In Your Backpack?

What's In Your Backpack?

Numbers 17 & 18 highlight important pieces of a puzzle that help us understand how to be right with God. God created a system that the Israelites had to follow and that Jesus accomplished perfectly. Now we trust in Jesus for salvation.


Aug 21, 202341:01
Leave Role. Leave Hole.

Leave Role. Leave Hole.

You are incredibly important. Without you, the mission suffers. You bring something unique and special. Without you everyone is missing out. Numbers 16 highlights how important embracing your role is to development.

Aug 14, 202338:53
Sticks and Stones Broke My Bones

Sticks and Stones Broke My Bones

How did collecting sticks lead someone in Numbers 15:32-36 to face the death penalty? This story illustrates for us how important even the smallest decisions are. When we don't get it right, Jesus is our perfect sacrifice.

Aug 07, 202340:56
When Your Boss Stinks

When Your Boss Stinks

How you relate to the leaders in your life greatly impacts development. Numbers 12 gives us wisdom for how to engage with our leaders, especially when we find reasons to think they aren't doing a great job.

Jul 31, 202340:01
Power Lines: Development Through The Highs and Lows

Power Lines: Development Through The Highs and Lows

What happens to your faith when life doesn't go the way you expected? When things get a little difficult? Instead of connecting our relationship with God with the circumstances in our life, connect with God personally and allow him to develop you through the high times and the low times.

Jul 24, 202331:01
What Are You Drinking?

What Are You Drinking?

The fresh life giving water of Jesus is better than anything else. It satisfies! And yet, we are so tempted to turn to other things, and when we drink from that well, it ends up horrible.

Jul 17, 202341:52
Body Language

Body Language

70-93% of all communication is nonverbal. Our bodies say a lot. Just think about all the time, money, and energy you put into your appearance this week! Body Language - Message by Denny Foreman.

Jul 12, 202338:02
God Is Worthy Of Your Worship

God Is Worthy Of Your Worship

God loves to show off and show up any other gods. In the story of the Exodus, God so clearly eliminates the Egyptians gods and sets himself up to be THE GOD that was on Israel's side.

Jul 03, 202336:56
Satisfying Sex

Satisfying Sex

God created and designed sex to be a great thing! In our culture today sex might be one of the easiest things to turn into an idol. It's something that we put so much effort, energy, resources, and focus into. It also quickly becomes the source of our identity. Don't you want to get to know the amazing God that created something so creative as sex? Super Practical - Next time you are alone in a room just acknowledge out loud, "hey God .. I see you here.. thanks for being with me."

Jun 26, 202334:56
Family: Take It Or Leave It

Family: Take It Or Leave It

Family is absolutely essential to society. It's God's beautiful design. But we so easily turn a good thing into a god thing. We miss the opportunity to live a transformed life when we just take patterns of thinking and behaviors from our families and just naturally repeat them. God is inviting you into His spiritual family and to allow that transform your blood family. Hey - today before you go send a text or call everyone in your family. Really, do it!


Jun 19, 202341:21
A Healthy View Of Self

A Healthy View Of Self

We often think of self centered people as those who are always talking about how great they are. But from my experience, a lot of self centered people are the exact opposite of what we'd think. They are never good enough. Things are always bad. They don't want to be known or seen. Life is going to throw numerous roadblocks in your way and a healthy view of self that comes from Jesus will help you satisfy your deepest longings.

Jun 12, 202339:06
Don't Worry About It (Money)

Don't Worry About It (Money)

Nothing competes for our worship like money and it makes a terrible god. It will always leave you wanting more. But Jesus tells us not to worry about it. He knows us. He loves us. And He promises to take care of our needs.

Jun 05, 202348:57
A Horrible Exchange

A Horrible Exchange

Why would anyone exchange the opportunity to drink life giving water with stale water that doesn't satisfy? Yet human nature is constantly looking for idols we can try to control in order to get what we want. But no matter how hard we try or where we look, no god will be what God can be for us. Message by Jordan Wertz.

May 29, 202331:52
Our Love For Comfort. God’s Love For People (4:6-11)

Our Love For Comfort. God’s Love For People (4:6-11)

What do you love more than reaching people? We put so much love into the things that make us feel good that we forget about God's heart for people. The finale of the book of Jonah challenges us to reach our city because God cares so very much for every person. Even the people that disagree with us or don't live or believe like us. We have to be able to set our comfortable preferences aside in order to partner with God in His work in the city around us.

May 22, 202343:01
It's About More Than Knowing (4:1-5)

It's About More Than Knowing (4:1-5)

Sometimes the people who know the most about God and spend a lot of time around God related things are actually the furthest from Him; and it's almost impossible for them to see it. They are so worried about what God is going to do to "them" that they miss what God wants to do in their own life.

May 15, 202337:19
The Challenge Of The Second Chance

The Challenge Of The Second Chance

The entire city of Nineveh turning to God is one of the greatest miracles in all of history. It also presents a great challenge to those who call themselves followers of God.The terrible, no good, Assyrians, are held up as the example to follow contrasted with the supposed prophet, Jonah.

May 08, 202338:00
Rescued from The Depths of Despair

Rescued from The Depths of Despair

Jonah is inside the fish. God meets him in the depths of despair. God hears his prayer! Don't think that your situation is too far gone for God to use you and work in your life.

May 01, 202340:55
Who's Onboard The Ship?

Who's Onboard The Ship?

Who are you? What are you doing here?  Who is God? And what is He doing?  It's ironic who chooses to worship God in the story of Jonah and who continues to run away. These questions might help lead you to choosing to worship.

Apr 24, 202350:35
Maybe God Has Something For Me - Jonah, Part 1

Maybe God Has Something For Me - Jonah, Part 1

You might know Jonah as the story about a guy getting eaten by a big fish. We start this story today. Jonah was told to go to Nineveh. His enemy. He refused to go. In fact, he ran in the opposite direction. He seems to always be doing the exact opposite of what you would expect a "man of God" to do. But while he was trying to run from God, God met him there. Maybe God is trying to get your attention to see the amazing grace He has for you - and your enemies.

Apr 17, 202333:25
Joy Of Victory (Easter 2023)

Joy Of Victory (Easter 2023)

Jesus is alive! That means it's possible for you to experience a sense of joy regardless of what you are experiencing in life. Have your experiences of life determined your quality of life? May today be a new start and new beginning and may you experience JOY!


Apr 10, 202329:32
Joy: Not Getting Your Way

Joy: Not Getting Your Way

When people always seem to get their way and you are left with the short end of the stick it's easy to get mad, frustrated, depressed, and disappointed. But why live that way when you can instead experience JOY!?

Apr 03, 202341:38
Yes, No, Not Now

Yes, No, Not Now

The gospel is for everyone and everyone has to make a decision. Some will say no, others will need more time, and some will say yes. What will you say?

Mar 27, 202333:04
Your Place In God's Story

Your Place In God's Story

God is seeking you. He created everything so that you would seek Him. He is going to use anything, including the popular "poets" of the day, to get your attention and draw you in.

Mar 20, 202331:16
Making The Unknown God Known

Making The Unknown God Known

God has created every person to be a worshiper. We all worship many different things. At some level, behind everything that you worship, God is desiring you to worship Him. He knows that is best for each of us because He made us that way!

Mar 14, 202341:21
Who Are You Talking To?

Who Are You Talking To?

Acts 17:16-34 we find the account of Paul's visit to Mars Hill in Athens, Greece. Paul was on a mission to get the good news of Jesus to the people in this great city. Are we on mission to get the same good news to our city? Mission To Mars Hill - Part 1. Message by Jordan Wertz.

Mar 06, 202334:46
Hope of Reconciliation

Hope of Reconciliation

There is so much power in forgiveness. It just might lead to reconciliation. We all know the pain that our mistakes and bad choices inflict on ourselves and the people around us. If we take responsibility for our actions and deal with ourselves honestly we just might see relational miracles happen in our life.

Feb 26, 202339:04
Saying "I'm Sorry" To Others

Saying "I'm Sorry" To Others

This might be one of the most scary things humans do. Which is why many don't do it and miss out on what God does through it. When was the last time you told someone about the real you and confessed your sins to them? It's super hard, and super worth it!

Feb 20, 202342:24
Admitting To God

Admitting To God

Saying "I'm sorry" is hard to say in general. Now try saying that to God! We sometimes think that if we follow God better then we will need to say "I'm sorry" to Him less. But confessing our sins more to God is actually a mark of a maturing follower of Jesus.

Feb 13, 202335:27
Self-justification

Self-justification

It is so difficult to take responsibility for our choices and bad beliefs. Saying "I'm sorry" is some of the hardest words to say. We are so good at coming up with reasons to back up why we did what we did. Instead of trying to justify ourselves Jesus invites us to trust Him and let him Justify us.


Feb 06, 202343:28
Am I The Problem?

Am I The Problem?

If you are wondering what God has next for you, you've come to a place where we can be real and honest with one another. We don't have it all together. We hope you realize you are not alone, and that Jesus wants to transform your life.

Today we celebrated God's faithfulness through 2 years of ministry at ConnectUs Church!

Jan 30, 202335:47
What Kind Of Spy Are You?

What Kind Of Spy Are You?

10 spys said no and only 2 believed they could walk into God's promised land. They were looking at the same facts, they had the same promise, but ended up in two completely different places. What do you have to believe in order to walk into God's promises for your life?

Jan 23, 202336:24
Faith In The Highs and Lows

Faith In The Highs and Lows

Are you believing God's Word more than anything else? We can have so many great experiences that build our faith. Then, in the next moment, we feel like God is far from us. These experiences challenge us to consider where our hope really is. Message about Elijah from Denny Foreman.

Jan 16, 202340:05
Believe+

Believe+

If you just believe everything will be ok... right?

Have you ever wondered why its so hard to change something you do? You think this year will be different for all the right reasons and then it turns out to be the same old thing. We can't forget that our beliefs must change to align with God's promises that we are seeking to live into. We must believe.

Jan 09, 202338:21
This Year I Believe...

This Year I Believe...

What are you believing this year?  


***2 Things For You To Do During Our Online Service***  

1. Connection Card - connectuschurch.org/connect 

2. Sign up for 14 days of how to study your Bible - https://www.connectuschurch.org/14-days-of-bible-email-sign-up  


2 more things to do this year 

1. Participate in a Next Step Group 

2. Engage with a small group  


2 things to do today 

1. Answer: What are you believing heading into 2023? 

2. Answer: What is something you believed to be true but found out that it wasn't?  


Join us next week (Jan 8) as we kick off our new series "The Mistake of Believing." 10am at Reel Cinemas

Jan 01, 202333:16
Mother Knows Best (Christmas Eve 2022)

Mother Knows Best (Christmas Eve 2022)

We are so familiar with Christmas that we just might miss Christmas. There was probably no one more familiar with Jesus than his mother; yet even His mother needed to trust in her son to be her savior! Are you trusting in Him?

Dec 24, 202223:35