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True joy has nothing to do with our circumstances, and everything to do with our Saviour! Join us as Pastor Dan brings week 3 of our series ADVENT. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation. It looks forward to the arrival of Christ and the gifts He brings for all: Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. Join us today as Pastor Dan explains how Advent makes our Christmas celebrations even more meaningful this year. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

For such a common word, love is surprisingly difficult to define. In today’s message Pastor Dan explains why Jesus is the only one able to demonstrate what true love really is. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Christmas is the season of giving, and as Jesus taught us, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” In today’s message, Pastor Amber reminds us that the spirit of the season isn’t found in the decorations or food - it comes from the joy of generosity! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Criticism is an unfortunate part of life. Even when you are sure you are doing the right thing, others will be happy to tell you that you’re not. The Apostle Paul experienced this firsthand in his ministry, and the wisdom he offers in 1 Corinthians 4 is extremely helpful any time someone says something hurtful. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

As the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, God fed them each morning with a mysterious food called “manna.” This miraculous substance became a daily reminder that God would meet every one of their needs. In today’s message, pastor Dan highlights the parallels between manna and the Lord’s Supper, and God’s promise that He is always looking out for us. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

When the church is healthy, it is the greatest force for good on planet Earth. But when the church forgets its mission, it can become toxic and even toxic. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains the danger of churches using their authority to coerce and control rather than love and serve. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

One of the most foundational beliefs of Christianity is that salvation is a gift, not a reward. So why do so many Christians and churches seem to believe that God’s love is something that has to be earned? In today’s message Pastor Dan reminds us that we must receive, not achieve, eternal life. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

There are many different claims about who Jesus was: A prophet. A guru. An enlightened soul. But Christians have always maintained that Jesus is more than a man: He is also God in the flesh. In today’s message, pastor Dan explains why Christ’s divinity is such good news for our humanity. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Some churches claim there are extra writings that have equal authority to the bible. Could they be right? How do we know the bible doesn’t have a sequel? In today’s message, pastor Dan explains the danger of adding to the word of God. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Cults are often known for bad beliefs and bad behaviours. But what exactly constitutes a cult? How do people get trapped in them, and what can we learn from their experiences? Today’s message from Pastor Dan is an eye-opening look at what happens when religion goes wrong. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

The Book of Galatians introduces us to the “Laws of Sowing and Reaping.” When we try to avoid these laws, we often experience confusion and frustration. But, if we operate in harmony with God’s commands, we will harvest more and better things than we ever imagined! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

One reason we often find it hard to change is that the problem can seem too big and the solution too far away. But in today’s message, pastor Dan shares from the book of Nehemiah that change may be closer than you dared to imagine! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Change is hard! Perhaps that’s why so few of us are able to make changes that truly last. Thankfully God has offered us supernatural help - which we desperately need - because our problems are often more spiritual than we realize! -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

John 1:12 describes three things God wants to see come to pass in your life. They represent a divine growth plan for all of His children. In today’s special “church birthday” message, Pastor Dan shares God’s goals for you during the next year. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Once a year we invite 5 non-pastors to the stage to share a five minute message. This year, we’ve got grade schoolers and grandparents testifying to God’s goodness, and you won’t want to miss a moment of what they have to say. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

The final 4 chapters of the book of Revelation are packed full of details concerning the “last things.” But how much of what we believe about the apocalypse and the afterlife is actually in the Bible? The answer might surprise you! Join Pastor Dan for the final installment of our series on the book of Revelation. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

The Antichrist has always been a source of great speculation throughout history. But using the clues provided in the book of Revelation (including the number 666 and the infamous “mark of the beast”), we can uncover his identity. Who is he? Is he alive today? Should we be worried about him or unconcerned? In today’s message, Pastor Dan Sweaza explains everything you need to know about the antichrist. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

What exactly is the "Great Tribulation" in the book of Revelation? Will any of us go through it? Why would a loving God judge anybody at all? Find out in today's message from pastor Dan Sweaza. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- Find freedom in one of our many Connect Groups this semester! There are groups for every age and interest, and a group is the perfect place to find deeper friendships and deeper faith. See a list of our current groups here: www.connectcalgary.ca/groups

Many Christians are eagerly awaiting the rapture - a belief that God will one day remove believers from the earth en masse to spare them from the book of Revelation. But what does the Bible say? Is the rapture a real promise or escapist fantasy? Pastor Dan explains in today’s message. -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada. -- NEXT STEPS: Interested in learning more about Connect Church? Simply click this link to see who we are, where we’re headed, and how you can be involved! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRrKGtjjN9G6vCs4Kd-H9zJL6i197xdmK