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Sermon and ministry audio from Connecting Church in Abingdon, MD. Join us each Sunday at 10:00am at Abingdon Elementary School.
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In today’s sermon, “Staying Confident,” we close our journey through the book of 1 John by exploring how believers can live with a steady, unshakable confidence in Jesus. Confidence rises and falls quickly in life — like a chess game gone wrong — but John shows us how to keep our spiritual confidence strong no matter what comes our way. We look at three key truths from 1 John 5:18–21: 1. Trust Jesus to protect you We still battle sin, but we don’t have to stay in it. Jesus guards us, strength...
In this sermon, Pastor Phil continues our “Living Certain” series through the book of 1 John by unpacking what spiritual confidence looks like in the everyday life of a believer. Confidence is easy to spot in sports, business, and personality, but what does confidence look like in your soul? John gives us clear marks of what confidence looks like and one of those is how you pray. You’ll learn how confident Christians pray big prayers, aligned with God’s will, and intercede for those wh...
Belief is everywhere in our culture. “Believe in yourself.” “Trust the process.” “Send good vibes.” But in 1 John 5:1-13 John shows us that belief only has real power when it is anchored in the right Person, Jesus Christ. From this passage we see four key results of belief: 1) True belief empowers us to love and obey 2) Gives power for spiritual victory 3) Provides assurance in God's truth 4) Leads to eternal life. John wrote these things so we could live certain even in a...
What does real love look like? In this message from 1 John 4, we explore how love is not just something we do—it’s who we become when we abide in God. John reminds us that love identifies the believer, sustains us in daily life, and drives out fear. In this sermon, we unpack: Identification in Love — how our love for others reveals that we truly know God.Abiding in Love — how God’s Spirit perfects His love in us as we walk with Him.Love that Casts Out Fear — how perfect love brings confidence...
In a world full of scams, half-truths, and spiritual confusion, how can we know what’s real? In this video of our Living Confident series, Pastor Phil teaches from 1 John 4:1–6 about developing spiritual discernment learning to test what we hear and believe according to God’s truth. Just like we’ve learned to spot fake emails or online scams, we need to recognize false ideas about God that sound right but pull us away from Jesus. John reminds us that the Spirit of God helps us test tru...
Everyone talks about love. We celebrate it on wedding days, post about it on social media, and chase after it in a thousand different ways. But the Bible gives us a deeper, more durable definition of love. It shows us a love that still stands on a random Tuesday when life isn’t picture-perfect. In this message, we look at what real love looks like according to 1 John 3:11-24 Real love rejects jealousy and hateReal love moves from words to tangible actionReal love gives evidence of act...
What if what feels like victory is actually defeat in disguise? In this week’s message from our Living Certain series, Pastor Phil unpacks 1 John 3:4–10 and shows how sin often slips into our lives looking like a gift but carries destruction inside it. John reminds us that sin isn’t just breaking rules—it’s rebellion against God. But there’s hope: Jesus came to demolish the power of sin and destroy the works of the devil. When we see Him clearly and remain in Him, our lives begin to re...
Technical Warning: We have some audio problems at a few spots of the sermon. The sermon starts with some audio issues and at times throughout, but 90% is good and has been edited to the best of our ability. Overview: So many people chase confidence in the wrong places — through control, comparison, or constant achievement — and end up exhausted instead of secure. In this message, Pastor Phil shares how real confidence isn’t something we earn through performance but something we receive ...
In a world that constantly pulls at our hearts and bombards us with competing truths, how do we keep our faith steady and alive? In this message from 1 John 2:15–27, Pastor Phil teaches how to protect your heart so you don’t drift from Jesus. We learned three keys to protecting our hearts: 1) Guard Your Affections – Don’t love the world or the things that are passing away. 2) Stay Alert to Spiritual Deception – Test every voice by what it says about Jesus. 3) Remain in God’s Truth – Ho...
Anyone can buy a World’s Best Boss mug, but being the best boss is proven in how you lead, not what you hold. John says the same about faith. Christianity isn’t just a title; it’s seen in the way we live. In this message from our Living Certain series, Pastor Phil walks through 1 John 2:3–14 to show three clear signs of real faith: Walk in His Word — obedience that flows from knowing God. Love His People — a heart shaped by Christ’s love, not hate or indifference. Move Toward Maturity — grow...
Darkness brings confusion, fear, and brokenness, but God calls us to something better. In 1 John 1:5–2:2, the apostle John reminds us that God Himself is light and that true fellowship with Him means living exposed to His truth, honesty, and grace. In this message from our Living Certain series, Pastor Phil unpacks four actions to help you walk confidently with God even when we fall into moments of sin. 1️⃣ Know the character of God. 2️⃣ Adjust your life’s direction to align with His light....
For 17 weeks we’ve journeyed through the book of 1 Samuel, watching Israel long for stability and put their hope in the wrong places. From the chaos of the judges to the leadership of Samuel, from Saul’s rise to his tragic fall, the story has been one long reminder: every false king will fail, but God’s true King will never fall. In this final message from 1 Samuel 31, we see the cost of following the wrong king and the hope we find in Jesus, the true King who conquered death and...
This week, we continued our series Longing for the Better King with a message from 1 Samuel 28:3–25 titled “Desperation Without Direction.” In one of the darkest chapters of Saul’s life, fear drove him to the wrong voices, sin led him to counterfeit answers, and God’s Word stood firm in judgment. Saul’s desperation shows us the danger of acting without God — but it also points us to the hope we have in Jesus, the true King who satisfies where every counterfeit fails. Key Takeaways: 1) Fear ...
What do you do when someone hurts you? When you’ve been mistreated, attacked, or falsely accused, the natural pull is to get even. In 1 Samuel 24, David has Saul trapped in a cave with the perfect chance to take revenge. Instead, he chooses mercy. In this message, Pastor Phil unpacks three marks of godly character when we’re wronged: 1️⃣ Resist the urge to retaliate 2️⃣ Show honor where it can be shown 3️⃣ Leave justice in God’s hands This story points us beyond David to Jesus—the true King—w...
What makes a true friend? In this message, Pastor Phil walks through the powerful story of David and Jonathan’s friendship—a friendship marked by honesty, commitment, sacrifice, and trust in God. We’ll see: Why real friends give space for honestyHow faithful friends choose commitment over comfortThe courage it takes to stand together when it costs somethingThe beauty of grieving and rejoicing with one anotherAnd how trusting God shapes every friendshipJonathan and David’s friendship points us...
Jealousy doesn’t just make you bitter — it blinds you to God’s blessings. In 1 Samuel 18, Saul watches David’s success with suspicion instead of joy, and it begins to unravel his life. But there’s a better way. In this message, Pastor Phil unpacks three signs jealousy is stealing your joy — and shows how Jesus, the greater King, frees us to celebrate others, rest in God’s plan, and lean into His purposes for our lives. In this sermon, you’ll discover: -Why we compete instead of celeb...
We all face giants—fear, insecurity, grief, addiction—but what if the battle doesn’t depend on your strength? In this message from 1 Samuel 17, TJ walks us through the story of David and Goliath, not as a motivational tale of self-empowerment, but as a powerful reminder that God fights for His people. David didn’t defeat Goliath by size, strength, or skill—but by faith in a faithful God. We learned... 1) Fear grows when we forget who fights for us 2) Faith sees the battle through God’s pow...
Week 11 – The King After God’s Heart | 1 Samuel 16 | Connecting Church Not everything that looks impressive is real. Have you seen the show Is It Cake? Bakers create hyper-realistic cakes that look like everyday objects. But there’s only one way to tell what’s real—you have to cut into it. That visual opens the door to 1 Samuel 16, where God makes it clear: He doesn’t choose leaders based on appearances—He looks at the heart. In this message, Pastor Phil walks us through the moment David is c...
What happens when we rush ahead of God? In 1 Samuel 13, we find King Saul under pressure—afraid, impatient, and driven to disobedience. His fear caused him to forget God's promises. His impatience led him to take matters into his own hands. And ultimately, his disobedience cost him the future God intended. This message explores how fear, impatience, and self-reliance can drive us outside of God’s best—but it also reminds us of the hope found in Jesus, the true and better King who obeyed perf...
Life is full of seasons—some sweet, some difficult, but none of them last forever. Even good leaders and good seasons eventually come to an end. In 1 Samuel 12, we see Samuel’s farewell and learn what it looks like to walk faithfully with God through life’s changes. In this message, we explore: - Why even good seasons don’t last forever - How to see God’s steady grace in every season - The danger of false security - How to lean into obedience and trust no matter what changes Big Idea: Seaso...
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