Connect: Connecting the Bible to Life with Cole Phillips

Welcome back to the Connect Podcast with Pastor Cole Phillips! We’re kicking off 2025 with one powerful theme: BOLD. In this episode, we’re diving into Romans 1:16, where Paul declares, “I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” What does it mean to live boldly for Jesus in a world that often challenges our faith? In today’s message, you’ll discover: ✔️ How to be bold in your identity as a follower of Christ ✔️ Why sharing the gospel boldly matters now more than ever ✔️ How to live out your faith with confidence every single day This episode includes a powerful teaching on boldness, equipping you to take a stand and walk in courage as we embrace a bold faith in 2025. 💡 What bold step is God calling you to take next? Let us know in the comments or on social media! 🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Connect Podcast so you never miss an episode! If today’s message encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. 👉 Let’s make 2025 a year of BOLD faith, BOLD obedience, and BOLD action!

Can you imagine authorities busting into your house or someone you know and dragging them away because of their faith in Jesus? That actually happened in Acts 8:1-4 where we will be diving in this week. We will discover God's purpose behind our persecution as believers.

How can we live for Jesus (and even die for Him) in the middle of our crazy culture? We are going to look at the example of the first Christian martyr, Stephen, to see how we can stand strong for Jesus and make a difference for Him with our lives.

People all around us need to know the difference Jesus can make in their lives. How can we best share our faith with them in a way that they will receive? Acts 3:1-11 gives us powerful principles about how to share Jesus with people and lead them into a relationship with Him.

How do you know if your church is spiritually healthy? In the book of Acts, we see the picture of the very church in Acts 2:41-47. There are 6 signs of a healthy church that we'll discover in this week's Connect podcast.

When are the Last Days? What will happen and how should we live? In the second chapter of Acts, Peter preaches the very sermon after Jesus returns to His Father in Heaven. Join Pastor Cole Phillips in a look at how we can live out God's purpose still today.

There's nothing on earth better than the local church when the church is fulfilling God's purpose. In the second chapter of Acts, the believers are filled with the Spirit and begin to passionately share the Good News. Join Pastor Cole Phillips in a look at how we can live out God's purpose still today.

Many people, including Christians, have questions about the Holy Spirit. In the second chapter of Acts, we see the arrival of the Holy Spirit into the lives of believers. Join Pastor Cole Phillips in this discussion of the power and purpose of the Spirit in our lives today.

Many people want to be called a leader. When God calls someone into a position of leadership, there are certain requirements and qualifications. As we look at Acts 1:12-26, we will see many marks of Christian leadership, from the positive and negative, as we study the early Christians replacing Judas with another leader. This will be a challenging study that will help you to grow your faith.

We begin a brand new walk through the book of Acts to discover how our world was changed and how we can also be world-changers. We will be opening up Acts and looking at Acts 1:1-3 as an introduction to even greater things to come. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in the world, this is for you.

Join us this week to discover six counter-cultural principles from 1 Corinthians 6 about your body. This is the exact opposite of what our culture tells us about our bodies. This is the Biblical basis for taking your body and your health seriously. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 21:18-25. You will discover the importance of being totally committed to Jesus and how to find even more purpose in your life as you follow Him fully. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 21:15-17 and discover the powerful process Jesus used to restore one of his closest disciples to ministry. God wants to reignite the purpose He has for your life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 21:1-14 and discover how the disciples of Jesus discovered a fresh sense of purpose for their future. God wants to reignite the purpose He has for your life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 20:30-31 and discover the reason John wrote his eyewitness account of Jesus' life. By believing in Jesus, you can have life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 20:24-29 and see what happens in Thomas' life as he moves from doubt to faith. You can do the same in your life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 20:19-23 and dive into the first time Jesus appears to all His disciples after the resurrection. What Jesus chose to talk about with them matters to us today. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 19:1-10 to see the empty tomb through the eyes of the first eyewitnesses of the resurrection of Jesus. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 18-38-42 which depicts the burial of Jesus and see what happened when two undercover Christians went public with their faith in Jesus. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 19:16-37 and see the pictures of who Jesus is revealed on the cross. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.