by Church @ 434 | May 16, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
We all have moments where we feel like a puppet on a table—lifeless, empty, and in need of a hand to animate us. That “hand” is the power of encouragement. It’s the force that infuses heart where there is none and reminds us of the hope we have in a faithful God.
Join us for the first message in our “The Wonder of You” series as we unpack the biblical call to “come alongside” one another. Learn how the challenges you’ve survived are not wasted, but are uniquely positioning you to be the very person someone else needs to hear from today.
#Hope #Encourage #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #ComeAlongside #TheParaclete #CommunitySupport
by Church @ 434 | May 15, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
Join us for “Sacred Wondering” as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn’t a “drop-off” service where priests did all the work.
In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience.
Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn’t just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn’t outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today.
This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God’s presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship.
#Tabernacle #OldTestament #Leviticus #Sacrifice #Atonement #Worship #PersonalWorship #BloodyTruth #CostOfSin #HolinessOfGod #SpiritualGrowth #Engagement #FaithJourney
by Church @ 434 | Apr 25, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a complete story in only six words. His response was devastatingly brilliant. What if we applied the same challenge to our spiritual lives?
This video kicks off a new series, “Word Up,” where we learn to boil down the complexities of our lives and faith into a single, powerful focus. Tonight, we start with six words. You’ll be guided through a simple but profound exercise to craft a “six-word memoir” that captures where you are right now.
Discover how this practice can ignite your “actual imagination,” bring clarity to your spiritual condition, and prepare you to find the one word that will define your growth for the year ahead.
#SixWordStory #HemingwayChallenge #SpiritualFormation #CreativeFaith #KnowYourself #PersonalGrowth #Christianity
by Church @ 434 | Apr 10, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
Many of us come to faith looking for a rulebook or an answer key. But what if spiritual transformation begins not with what we know, but with what we’re willing to ask? Jesus’s ministry was built on this very idea. He consistently met people’s inquiries with questions of his own, designed to reveal the true state of their hearts.
In this candid follow-up message, we go behind the scenes of our recent series to explore the questions Jesus asks that force us to be honest: What do you truly want? Are you more comfortable being sick than getting well? Who is Jesus to you?
If you feel stuck in your spiritual journey, this message is a powerful reminder that doubt can be healthy, struggle is normal, and the path to a deeper intimacy with God is paved with honest questions.
#SpiritualJourney #DeeperFaith #Christianity #HonestFaith #Doubt #Jesus #Discipleship
by Church @ 434 | Feb 28, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
This rotation is designed to teach and encourage as well as give people an opportunity to share memories and testimony of their life
The backdrop is music
by Church @ 434 | Jan 30, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
A deeper look at The Glory and the Grind series.
