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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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Make Room for Bold Prayers - Acts 4:23-31
What do you pray for when life gets hard? Most of us pray safe, small, “nothing-could-go-wrong” prayers. But when the early church was threatened by the most…
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Make Room in Expectation - Ephesians 3:7-21
What if God wants to do more in your life than you’ve dared to ask or imagine? In this message from our Making Room series, Pastor Airey walks through Paul’s…
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Make Room in Your Generosity - 2 Corinthians 8:1–6
What does it really mean to be generous? Most of us think of generosity as sharing what’s ours: our car, our house, our money. But the Bible takes us deeper…
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Make Room to Serve - Acts 6:1-7
What do you do when God brings growth? In Acts 6, the early church went from 120 people in an upper room to thousands of believers, and that growth brought…
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Make Room for the One - Luke 15:1-7
What happens when we get so focused on the crowd that we stop noticing the one? In Luke 15:1–7, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine…
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Make Room With Our Yes - Luke 14:15-27
What happens when good things crowd God out? In Luke 14:15–27, Jesus tells the story of a great banquet and the people who were invited but chose other things…
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Learning to Rest - Hebrews 4:1-3
As summer ends and the pace of life picks back up, Hebrews 4:1–3 reminds us that real rest is not found in a lighter schedule, better circumstances, or finally…
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Staying Better Together - Ephesians 6:21-24
In the final week of our Better Together series through Ephesians, we look at Paul’s closing words in Ephesians 6:21–24 and ask one important question: What…
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Becoming a Praying People - Ephesians 6:18-20
Prayer isn’t just something we add to our plans after everything else is already decided. Prayer should shape and saturate everything we do. In Ephesians…
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Our Real Battle - Ephesians 6:10-13
In this sermon, we continued through Ephesians 6 and talked about the spiritual battle happening beneath the surface of everyday life. Not every hard day is…
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Walking in Wisdom - Ephesians 5:15-21
In this message from our Better Together series, we look at Ephesians 5:15–21 and Paul’s call to “pay careful attention” to how we walk. It is easy to drift…
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Relationships Together - Ephesians 4:25-32
In this message from Ephesians 4:25–32, we continue our Better Together series with a sermon called “Relationships That Build Up.” Paul shows us that new life…
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Live Different - Ephesians 4:17-24
What difference should following Jesus make in the way we actually live? Continuing our Better Together series, Pastor Arie teaches from Ephesians 4:17–24 and…
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Everyone is Needed - Ephesians 4:7-16
In Ephesians 4:7–16, Paul gives us an important picture of the church. It's not a place where a few people do ministry while everyone else watches, but a body…
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Walk Worthy - Ephesians 4:1-6
We live in a world that constantly pulls people apart. Politics, preferences, past hurts, opinions, and everyday pressures can divide us faster than we…
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Going with God - Genesis 12:1-3
What do you do when God leads you into a new season? In Genesis 12:1-3, God calls Abram to leave behind what is familiar and trust Him with an unknown future…
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From This Day On - Haggai 2:10–23
In this final message from Haggai, we explore what it means to keep moving forward with God the right way. As God’s people rebuilt the temple, they had…
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Something's Out of Order - Haggai 1
It’s possible to build a full life and still have everything out of order. In this message from Haggai 1, we look at a moment when God’s people were busy…
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Jesus Restores - John 21:15-25
We all fail. That’s not the surprising part. The real question is—what do you do next? In John 21, we see one of the most powerful moments in the life of…
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Jesus in the Ordinary - John 21:1-14
We often look for God in the big moments, but what if He’s meeting us in the ordinary? In John 21, the disciples find themselves in a familiar place—waiting on…
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Encountering the Risen Savior - John 20
What happens when you encounter the risen Jesus? In this Easter message from John 20, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest “before and…
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Jesus Prays - John 17:1-26
What was on Jesus’ heart just before the cross? In John 17, we get something incredibly personal—not just what Jesus said to His disciples, but what He prayed…
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Transforming Sorrow - John 16:1-33
We all feel sorrow… but Jesus shows us what to do with it. In this sermon, we walk through John 16 and see that Jesus doesn’t ignore our pain or rush past it…
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Abide in Jesus - John 15:1-17
What if the reason your faith feels stuck isn’t that you’re not trying hard enough, but that you’re trying to live the Christian life disconnected from the…
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Comfort for Troubled Hearts - John 14:1-31
Life brings moments when our hearts feel troubled. Anxiety about the future, uncertainty in our circumstances, and the weight of what we cannot control can…
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Love to the End: A Love that Endures - John 13:18-39
What kind of love stays when it is hard… when people hurt you… when you fall short? In John 13, we step into the final hours before the cross and witness Jesus…
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Love to the End: A Savior Who Serves (John 13:1-17)
On the night before the cross, Jesus did something shocking — He took the place of the lowest servant and washed His disciples’ feet. In John 13:1–17, we…
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When God Closes Doors | Acts 16:6–10
What do you do when God closes a door that seemed right? In Acts 16:6–10, Paul and his team are faithfully on mission when God unexpectedly says no—not once…
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Growing in Confidence - Psalm 27
What gives us confidence when the future feels uncertain? In this message from Psalm 27, we explore how real courage is built not by clear circumstances but by…
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Growing in Bold Faith - Joshua 3
What do you do when God calls you to move forward but you cannot yet see how it will work? In Joshua 3, God’s people stand at the edge of the Jordan River…
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Growing in Desperate Prayer - Luke 11:1–13
Most of us believe in prayer, but many of us do not actually use it. We know we have access to God, yet we often live like we are on our own. In this message…
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We need Wisdom - Proverbs 1:20-33
Ready for Next | We Need Wisdom 📖 Proverbs 1:20–33 (CSB) As we step into a new year filled with unknowns, opportunities, and decisions, one question rises to…
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A Better Contentment - Philippians 4:10–19
What if real contentment has nothing to do with what you have, what you get, or what season you are in? In this message from Philippians 4:10–19, we explore…
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A Better Hope - Isaiah 9:2-7
Every Christmas, we search for hope in lights, traditions, family moments, and the feeling of the season. But what happens when the season is heavy, the joy…
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Staying Confident - 1 John 5:18-21
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…
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Confidence In Prayer - 1 John 5:14-17
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…
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The Power of Belief - 1 John 5:1-13
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…
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The Centrality of Love in the Christian’s Life - 1 John 4:7-21
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…
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Don't Believe Everything You Hear - 1 John 4:1-6
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…
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Defining Love - 1 John 3:11-24
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…
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Addressing Our Sin - 1 John 3:4-10
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…
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Reasons for Confidence - 1 John 2:28-3:3
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…
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Protecting Your Faith - 1 John 2:15-27
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…
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The Proof is in the Living - 1 John 2:3-14
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…
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Walking in the Light | 1 John 1:5–2:2 | Living Certain (Week 2)
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…
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Beyond False Kings - 1 Samuel 31
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…
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Desperation without Direction - 1 Samuel 28
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…
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What to Do When You’ve Been Wronged - 1 Samuel 24:1–22
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…
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Lasting Friendships - 1 Samuel 20
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…
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Escaping the Grip of Jealousy - 1 Samuel 18:1–16
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…
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God's Champion - 1 Samuel 17
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…
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Week 11 - The Person God Uses (1 Samuel 16)
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…
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The Cost of Rushing - 1 Samuel 13:1-15
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…
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When Seasons Change - 1 Samuel 12
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…
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A King Who Looked the Part - 1 Samuel 9-10
What happens when we’re drawn to the people who look the part but don't have the heart for God? This week, we explore the story of Saul’s rise as Israel’s…
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Broken Crowns and a Better King - 1 Samuel 8
We’ve all been there—buying into something that promised to solve our problems but left us more frustrated than before. In this week’s message, we dive into 1…
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The Road to Renewal - 1 Samuel 7
Is it possible to come back from spiritual dryness, distance, or defeat? In this message, Pastor Phil walks through 1 Samuel 7 and explores how God brings true…
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When God's Not In It - 1 Samuel 4
Sermon Title: When God's Not In It Scripture: 1 Samuel 4 Series: Longing for the Better King What if we’re holding onto the things of religion but missing the…
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Hearing God's Call - 1 Samuel 3:1-21
Sermon Title: Hearing God's Call Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Series: Longing for the Better King In this message, we look at a moment when God breaks through…
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The Cost of Failed Leadership - 1 Samuel 2:12-36
What happens when spiritual leaders stop honoring God and start serving themselves? Pastor Phil walked through one of the heaviest and most sobering chapters…