The Community Connection - South Bend, IN

Sermon PM 5/11/25 "What's Wrong with Levi?"

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "What's Wrong with Levi?"

Sermon AM "Walking by Faith"

This sermon explores John 14:8-14, focusing on Jesus' response to Philip's request to see the Father. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes the importance of walking by faith rather than sight, understanding Jesus as the perfect revelation of the Father, and recognizing the empowerment believers receive through Christ. The sermon challenges listeners to trust in God's word and promises, even when they cannot see immediate results, and to pray with confidence according to God's will.

Sermon PM 5/4/25 "Melchizedek the Great"

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Melchizedek the Great"

Sermon AM 5/4/25 "Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life"

This sermon explores John 14:6, emphasizing Jesus' declaration of being the way, the truth, and the life. Pastor Joe Fant delves into the exclusivity of Christ as the sole means of salvation and access to God the Father. He explains that Jesus is not merely showing the way but is Himself the way, embodying truth and life. The sermon challenges listeners to center their lives around Jesus, understanding that salvation comes through faith in Him, not through self-effort or religious institutions.

Sermon AM 4/17/25 "Hope for the Troubled Soul"

This sermon addresses the prevalence of troubled hearts in today's world and offers hope through Jesus' words to His disciples. Pastor Joe Fant explores four unshakable truths that can anchor believers during times of turmoil: God is working, we have a mission, God offers restoration, and God wants to be near us. By focusing on these truths and looking outward to love others, Christians can find comfort and purpose even in difficult circumstances.

Sermon AM 4-20-25 "Alive With Him"

This Easter sermon explores the profound implications of Christ's resurrection for believers. It emphasizes that through faith in Christ, Christians are spiritually raised with Him, transitioning from spiritual death to new life. The sermon contrasts the fallen condition of humanity with the miraculous salvation offered through Christ, highlighting the new status believers receive as washed, forgiven, and acquitted children of God.

Sermon AM 4/13/25 "The King's Tears"

This Palm Sunday sermon explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, focusing on the paradox of the crowd's jubilation and Jesus' sorrow. The sermon emphasizes that true peace comes only through submitting to Christ as King, contrasting the people's expectations of political liberation with Jesus' mission of spiritual redemption. It challenges listeners to recognize their need for spiritual peace with God and to spread this message in their communities.

Sermon PM 4/6/25 "Anger"

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Anger."

Sermon AM 4-6-25 " The Darkness of Apostasy"

This sermon explores the life of Judas Iscariot as a warning against apostasy. It emphasizes the importance of persevering in faith and the danger of abandoning Christ. Pastor Joe Fant examines Judas's betrayal, his motivations, and the consequences of his actions, ultimately using his story as a cautionary tale for believers. The sermon underscores that genuine faith perseveres to the end and that physically following Jesus or participating in religious activities does not guarantee salvation.

Sermon AM 3/23/25 "The Washing of Regeneration"

Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the "Book of John" with his sermon titled "The Washing of Regeneration."