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We have a tendency to think that long, eloquent prayers are the most likely to be answered. But Jesus explicitly tells us that long-winded prayers are ineffective. Why would God want us to pray shorter and more often? Pastor Dan breaks it down in this episode of “Praying with Fire.” -- GIVE: God promises specific blessings for those who support His kingdom financially (Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38). Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to support His work through Connect Church. -- 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://app.servehq.church/shqee1b2/course/20341

Is there anything wrong with asking God to bless you? To increase your finances or to take away your pain? At what point can a prayer turn from God-honouring to self-centered? Pastor Dan breaks it down as we examine the prayer of Jabez in the third installment of “Praying with fire.” -- GIVE: God’s blessing is a wonderful thing, but it was never meant to be hoarded. God blesses us so that we can bless others (Gen 12:2)! Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give today. -- 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://app.servehq.church/shqee1b2/course/20341

When Jesus chose the leaders for his movement, he selected 12 men (technically 13, if you count the extra one who replaced Judas). Why wouldn't Jesus have selected at least one woman as one the of the original apostles? In this episode of #askPD we break down the answer - and it's even more interesting than you think!

Everyone has dry seasons in their prayer life, but God intends for your prayers to be alive, dynamic and passionate! Join us for week 2 of “Praying with Fire” in which pastor Dan shares a story from Acts 4 that will leave you inspired to make prayer your priority in 2023!

Scientists claim the universe is 14 billion years old, but some Christians believe the Bible teaches God created it all less than 10,000 years old. Why such a discrepancy? And what does the Bible actually say about how old the cosmos is? Pastor Dan uncovers the facts in this episode of AskPD.

Most people know *what* we celebrate on Christmas - the birth of Jesus. But many people don’t understand *why* His birth matters so much. Let today’s message help you discover deeper meaning and joy this holiday season!

Have you ever noticed in Christmas movies that the holiday is always at risk? A flight gets canceled or Santa gets lost or somebody feeds the mogwai after midnight, and suddenly there is a race to save Christmas. But all this focus on "saving Christmas" might actually prevent us from recognizing what the holiday is truly about. Join us as we learn from "the Christmas Chronicles" that the holiday doesn't need to be saved - we do.

Christmas is the season of cheer! But joy doesn’t happen simply because the calendar hits December 1st. If you are feeling low on holiday spirit this year, join us for week two of “Christmas at the Movies,” and let Buddy the Elf remind you that true joy comes from WHO you know!

Christmas movies are everywhere this time of year. But, love them or hate them, they are saying more than you probably realize. Join us today for a look at the scriptural theme of family, as told by one of the greatest holiday films of all time - HOME ALONE.

Last week Connect Church raised six figures in our Crazy Faith 2.0 offering and today we gave it all away live! Why would we do such a thing? Because generosity is at the heart of our faith and “God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:7)

If you’ve ever needed guidance in your life, you’ve probably prayed and asked God for it. And, He does promise to order our steps in the way we should go (Proverbs 16:9). So why does the path forward always seem so uncertain? If God has a good plan for each of us, why doesn’t He just tell us what it is? In week 4 of our favourite series, Pastor Dan explains what it takes to walk in Crazy Faith

Submission is a dirty word in the modern world. But Biblically speaking, submission is a beautiful and mutual thing that both men and women are called to. Join us for week 10 of our Connect Group "Half the Church" and learn how mutual submission brings mutual satisfaction.

It might seem obvious, but Crazy Faith requires a Crazy Problem. According to Jesus, the Crazy Problem we are facing has nothing to do with the size of our storms or a lack of resources - it’s something even more basic than that. Join us this morning to discover what could be preventing you from “walking on water”!

1 Timothy 2:11-15 is the heart of the debate over women in ministry. In English bibles, Paul's words seem clear and obvious. But in Greek (the original language), this passage is full of translational difficulties that raise even more questions than they answer. We discuss this passage at length in this week's session of Half the Church.

We often think of miracles as surprising, spontaneous things. But Jesus didn’t see them that way. Instead, he often put in hours of spiritual preparation before the power of God moved mightily through Him. Following His example, perhaps, rather than waiting for the miracle we should be busy preparing for the miracle!

When the word “giant” is mentioned in connection with a bible story, most people think of Goliath. But there’s another fascinating story in the scripture about facing your giants, when you really want to turn tail and run. Join us for week 1 of “Crazy Faith 2.0” (and be sure to stick around to the end for a very special surprise)!

The apostle Paul has some pretty harsh words for the women in the Ephesian church (words that are at odds with the other descriptions he uses for women in the New Testament). What was going on in this particular congregation, and why were women at the heart of it? We find the answers in week 8 of our Connect Group, "Half the Church."

In 1 Corinthians 14:34, the apostle Paul says "Women should keep silent in church gatherings." Nobody believes he means total silence, but where would he draw the line? And what boundaries, if any, should there be on women's speech in our churches today? We dive deep on this controversial passage in this week's episode.

Some believers claim Halloween is a doorway to the demonic, while others say it’s harmless fun. But what does the scripture say about celebrating Spooky SZN? As we’ll discover in today’s message, the answer is more nuanced than many people realize, and the framework God provides in Romans 14 can help us any time we wonder, “Is it okay for a Christian to ______________?”

The scariest verse in the bible has to be about the devil, demons, darkness or evil, right? As it turns out, the most frightening thing in the scripture was said by Jesus himself in the Sermon on the Mount. Surprised? Join us for week 3 of “Spooky SZN” to learn what Christ said!