The Community Connection - South Bend, IN

This sermon explores the nature and role of the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity, emphasizing His function as our advocate, comforter, and empowerer. Pastor Joe Fant explains how the Holy Spirit dwells in believers, gives life, comforts, empowers, enlightens, brings peace, and sets us free from sin. The sermon connects the ministry of the Holy Spirit to Jesus' promises to His disciples and applies these truths to the Christian life today. 

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "What's Wrong with Levi?"

This sermon explores John 14:8-14, focusing on Jesus' response to Philip's request to see the Father. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes the importance of walking by faith rather than sight, understanding Jesus as the perfect revelation of the Father, and recognizing the empowerment believers receive through Christ. The sermon challenges listeners to trust in God's word and promises, even when they cannot see immediate results, and to pray with confidence according to God's will.

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Melchizedek the Great"

This sermon explores John 14:6, emphasizing Jesus' declaration of being the way, the truth, and the life. Pastor Joe Fant delves into the exclusivity of Christ as the sole means of salvation and access to God the Father. He explains that Jesus is not merely showing the way but is Himself the way, embodying truth and life. The sermon challenges listeners to center their lives around Jesus, understanding that salvation comes through faith in Him, not through self-effort or religious institutions.

This sermon addresses the prevalence of troubled hearts in today's world and offers hope through Jesus' words to His disciples. Pastor Joe Fant explores four unshakable truths that can anchor believers during times of turmoil: God is working, we have a mission, God offers restoration, and God wants to be near us. By focusing on these truths and looking outward to love others, Christians can find comfort and purpose even in difficult circumstances.

This Easter sermon explores the profound implications of Christ's resurrection for believers. It emphasizes that through faith in Christ, Christians are spiritually raised with Him, transitioning from spiritual death to new life. The sermon contrasts the fallen condition of humanity with the miraculous salvation offered through Christ, highlighting the new status believers receive as washed, forgiven, and acquitted children of God.

This Palm Sunday sermon explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, focusing on the paradox of the crowd's jubilation and Jesus' sorrow. The sermon emphasizes that true peace comes only through submitting to Christ as King, contrasting the people's expectations of political liberation with Jesus' mission of spiritual redemption. It challenges listeners to recognize their need for spiritual peace with God and to spread this message in their communities.

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Anger."

This sermon explores the life of Judas Iscariot as a warning against apostasy. It emphasizes the importance of persevering in faith and the danger of abandoning Christ. Pastor Joe Fant examines Judas's betrayal, his motivations, and the consequences of his actions, ultimately using his story as a cautionary tale for believers. The sermon underscores that genuine faith perseveres to the end and that physically following Jesus or participating in religious activities does not guarantee salvation.

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titled "The Washing of Regeneration."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titled "The Boundless Love of Christ."

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday night service with his sermon titled "Fulfillment of the Law."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titled "Certainty in Christ."

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon  titled "Salt and Light."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titled "The Kingdom's Final Call."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on "The Book of John" with his sermon titled "The Entry of King Jesus."

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday night service with his sermon titled "Encouragements to Perseverance and Assurance"

Tim Fink presents our Bible translation project to the church.

Pastor Ben Jacquot continues his series in Hebrews with his sermon titled "Gracious Warnings for God's Children."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titled "Extravagant Devotion."

Pastor Ben Jaquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Marks of a Growing Christian."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titled "Hardened by Unbelief."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titles "The Lord of Life."

Guest speaker Michael Blackstone preaches the Sunday Morning service with his sermon titled "Carry Your Bed."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the book of Danial with his sermon titled "Belshazzar's Fall."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the Book of John with his sermon titled "5 Anchors of Hope in a Hopeless World."

Levi Scott preaches the Sunday night service with his sermon titled "Humility in Christ."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the Book of John with his sermon titled "Illness for the Glory of God."

Pastor Brent Sivnksty preaches the morning service with his sermon titled "The Gift of Salvation."

Pastor Joe Fant concludes his Christmas series "Hope is Born" with his sermon titled "Jesus is The Lord."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his Christmas series "Hope is Born" with his sermon titled "Jesus is the Messiah."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his Christmas Series "Hope is Bon" with his sermon titled "Jesus is Our Rescuer."

Pastor Joe Fant starts his Christmas series titled "Hope is Born" with his sermon titled "Jesus is Our King."

Pastor Joe Fant preaches the Sunday morning Thanksgiving praise service with his sermon titled "The Omnipotence of God."

Pastor Shown Alexander continues his series on the Beatitudes with his sermon titled "Blessed are the Persecuted."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series "Considering Community" with his sermon titled "Understanding the Role of Pastors."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series "Considering Community" with his sermon titled "Understanding the Role of Deacons."

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday morning service with his message titled "Spiritual Gifts."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series "Considering Community" with his sermon titled "Biblical Congregationalism, Part 2."

Pastor Joe Fant Continues his mini series "Concerning Community" with his sermon titled "Biblical Congregationalism, Part 1."

Pastor Joe Fant goes through the Summary Document of Proposed Transition.

Pastor Joe Fant Starts a new series "Considering Community" with his sermon titled "What is the church?"

Pastor Joe Fant preaches the Sunday Morning service with his sermon titled "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his mini series on prayer with his sermon titled "God as Protector."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his mini series on prayer with his sermon titled "God as Forgiver."

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his message titled "The Doctrine of Adoption."

Pastor Joe Fant continues his mini series on prayer with his sermon titled "God as Provider."

Pastor Joe Fant gives a ministry update in the evening service.

Pastor Joe Fant continues his mini series on prayer with his sermon titled "God as King."

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday morning service with his message titled "Blessed are the Peacemakers."