{"id":388,"date":"2026-01-05T23:44:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2026-01-11T21:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T08:50:23","slug":"our-sermons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/our-sermons\/","title":{"rendered":"Sermon Archives"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"alignwide-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"alignwide has-posts-layout-columns\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"posts posts-list sermons-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1232\" class=\"post-1232 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_book-thessalonians ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-pat-lamborn entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-second-coming-of-jesus\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Second Coming of Jesus<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/pat-lamborn\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pat Lamborn<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-second-coming-of-jesus\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-16T18:00:00+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 16 August, 2026\">16 August, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-24T18:07:19+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 24 August, 2026\">24 August, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-second-coming-of-jesus\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThe hope of Revelation through the lens of Thessalonians\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-second-coming-of-jesus\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading The Second Coming of Jesus\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1239\" class=\"post-1239 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-13-behind-the-curtain\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Revelation 13 | Behind the Curtain<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-13-behind-the-curtain\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-09T18:54:37+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 9 August, 2026\">9 August, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-24T19:02:13+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 24 August, 2026\">24 August, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-13-behind-the-curtain\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nChoosing to follow the authentic Lamb!\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-13-behind-the-curtain\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Revelation 13 | Behind the Curtain\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1235\" class=\"post-1235 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-the-wilderness\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Following the Lamb in the Wilderness<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-the-wilderness\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-02T18:50:38+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 2 August, 2026\">2 August, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-24T18:54:26+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 24 August, 2026\">24 August, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-the-wilderness\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nRevelation 12\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-the-wilderness\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Following the Lamb in the Wilderness\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1222\" class=\"post-1222 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-debs-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-11-a-dangerous-calling\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Revelation 11 | A Dangerous Calling<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Debs Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-11-a-dangerous-calling\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-26T19:36:01+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 26 July, 2026\">26 July, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-13T19:39:14+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 13 August, 2026\">13 August, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-11-a-dangerous-calling\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nWhat it means to be a Faithful Witness\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-11-a-dangerous-calling\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Revelation 11 | A Dangerous Calling\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1218\" class=\"post-1218 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-8-the-power-of-prayer\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Revelation 8 | The Power of Prayer<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-8-the-power-of-prayer\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-19T16:30:18+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 19 July, 2026\">19 July, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-13T18:24:16+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 13 August, 2026\">13 August, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-8-the-power-of-prayer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nFollowing the Lamb through Prayer\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/revelation-8-the-power-of-prayer\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Revelation 8 | The Power of Prayer\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1215\" class=\"post-1215 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-pat-lamborn entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/worthy-of-worship\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Worthy of Worship<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/pat-lamborn\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pat Lamborn<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/worthy-of-worship\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-05T16:26:26+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 5 July, 2026\">5 July, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-13T16:29:38+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 13 August, 2026\">13 August, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/worthy-of-worship\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nRevelation and our Worthy God\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/worthy-of-worship\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Worthy of Worship\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1210\" class=\"post-1210 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-debs-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/sealed-and-delivered\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Sealed and Delivered<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Debs Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/sealed-and-delivered\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-30T19:13:17+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 30 June, 2026\">30 June, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-02T19:17:11+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 2 July, 2026\">2 July, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/sealed-and-delivered\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nRevelation 7 and the 144,000\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/sealed-and-delivered\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Sealed and Delivered\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1206\" class=\"post-1206 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-a-suffering-world\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Following the Lamb in a Suffering World<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-a-suffering-world\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-21T10:36:48+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 21 June, 2026\">21 June, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-23T10:39:37+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 23 June, 2026\">23 June, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-a-suffering-world\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nRevelation 6 | The Four Horsemen\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-the-lamb-in-a-suffering-world\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Following the Lamb in a Suffering World\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1202\" class=\"post-1202 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-church-that-didnt-need-jesus\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Church That Didn&#8217;t Need Jesus<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-church-that-didnt-need-jesus\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:18:25+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 8 June, 2026\">8 June, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:18:32+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 8 June, 2026\">8 June, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-church-that-didnt-need-jesus\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThe Church of Laodicea | Revelation 3:14-22\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-church-that-didnt-need-jesus\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading The Church That Didn&#8217;t Need Jesus\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1191\" class=\"post-1191 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-debs-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-church-of-philadelphia-revelation-3\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Church of Philadelphia: Revelation 3:7-13<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Debs Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path 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src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nSeeing ourselves through the eyes of Jesus\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-church-of-philadelphia-revelation-3\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading The Church of Philadelphia: Revelation 3:7-13\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1196\" class=\"post-1196 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-acts ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/lampstands-that-shine-revelation-2\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Lampstands that Shine: Revelation 2<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/lampstands-that-shine-revelation-2\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-24T22:43:26+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 24 May, 2026\">24 May, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T15:14:11+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 8 June, 2026\">8 June, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/lampstands-that-shine-revelation-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Revelation-Series-Poster-840x420.png\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThe Church of Ephesus in Revelation\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/lampstands-that-shine-revelation-2\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Lampstands that Shine: Revelation 2\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1178\" class=\"post-1178 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-revelation ctc_sermon_series-following-the-lamb ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/eyes-on-jesus\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Eyes On Jesus: Revelation 1:1-19<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path 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class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThe Book of Revelation: Following the Lamb\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/eyes-on-jesus\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Eyes On Jesus: Revelation 1:1-19\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1139\" class=\"post-1139 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-genesis ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/what-does-it-mean-to-be-human\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What does it mean to be human?<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a 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M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Debs Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/who-is-god\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-12T16:17:17+12:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 12 April, 2026\">12 April, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-21T16:20:09+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 21 April, 2026\">21 April, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/who-is-god\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_20260301_103056247_MFNR-scaled-e1772434804393-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nKnowing God&#8217;s transcendence and immanence.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/who-is-god\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Who is God?\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1132\" class=\"post-1132 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-luke ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-jesus-to-the-cross\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Following Jesus to the Cross<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-jesus-to-the-cross\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-29T16:11:20+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 29 March, 2026\">29 March, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-21T16:16:34+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 21 April, 2026\">21 April, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-jesus-to-the-cross\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dave-Crop-preach-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThe two ways to follow in Luke&#8217;s Gospel\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/following-jesus-to-the-cross\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Following Jesus to the Cross\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1106\" class=\"post-1106 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-debs-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-importance-of-hunger\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Importance of Hunger<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Debs Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-importance-of-hunger\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-22T17:00:59+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 22 March, 2026\">22 March, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T17:14:48+13:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 28 March, 2026\">28 March, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-importance-of-hunger\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_20260301_103056247_MFNR-scaled-e1772434804393-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nDiscover the importance of replacing apathy with a growing hunger for the things of God.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-importance-of-hunger\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading The Importance of Hunger\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1094\" class=\"post-1094 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/persistent-prayer-that-produces-faith\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Persistent Prayer that Produces Faith<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/persistent-prayer-that-produces-faith\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:37:13+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 15 March, 2026\">15 March, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:49:48+13:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 15 March, 2026\">15 March, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/persistent-prayer-that-produces-faith\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_20260222_103220160-scaled-e1773542272336-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/persistent-prayer-that-produces-faith\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Persistent Prayer that Produces Faith\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1084\" class=\"post-1084 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-debs-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-sabbath-for-us-today\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Sabbath for us Today<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Debs Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-sabbath-for-us-today\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-01T15:51:24+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 1 March, 2026\">1 March, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-03-02T20:00:14+13:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 2 March, 2026\">2 March, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-sabbath-for-us-today\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_20260301_103056247_MFNR-scaled-e1772434804393-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nLiving out the principles of the Sabbath way\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-sabbath-for-us-today\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading The Sabbath for us Today\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-921\" class=\"post-921 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_series-the-way-together-psalm-25 ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/community-of-confession\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Community of Confession<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/community-of-confession\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-22T21:01:38+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 22 February, 2026\">22 February, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-02-24T21:08:29+13:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 24 February, 2026\">24 February, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/community-of-confession\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251207_1650533-e1765080004178-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nFinding freedom from shame in community\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/community-of-confession\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Community of Confession\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1162\" class=\"post-1162 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/is-faith-meant-to-be-a-solo-journey\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Is Faith Meant to be a Solo Journey?<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/is-faith-meant-to-be-a-solo-journey\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-08T18:15:43+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 8 February, 2026\">8 February, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-05-04T18:32:52+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 4 May, 2026\">4 May, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/is-faith-meant-to-be-a-solo-journey\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dave-Crop-preach-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nThe importance of fellowship\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/is-faith-meant-to-be-a-solo-journey\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Is Faith Meant to be a Solo Journey?\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-1159\" class=\"post-1159 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/bring-an-offering-of-worship\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Bring an Offering of Worship!<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/bring-an-offering-of-worship\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-01T16:16:22+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 1 February, 2026\">1 February, 2026<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T09:14:13+12:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 5 May, 2026\">5 May, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/bring-an-offering-of-worship\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dave-Crop-preach-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nWhat does the Bible say about bring bringing a praise offering with our lips?\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/bring-an-offering-of-worship\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Bring an Offering of Worship!\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-94\" class=\"post-94 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-acts ctc_sermon_series-acts-18-to-the-ends-of-the-earth ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson ctc_sermon_tag-fellowship ctc_sermon_tag-peace ctc_sermon_tag-prayer entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/be-still-and-know-that-he-is-god\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Be Still and Know that He is God<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/be-still-and-know-that-he-is-god\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2025-12-05T11:53:39+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 5 December, 2025\">5 December, 2025<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-02-24T21:08:05+13:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 24 February, 2026\">24 February, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/be-still-and-know-that-he-is-god\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251207_1650533-e1765080004178-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nPsalm 46:10\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/be-still-and-know-that-he-is-god\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Be Still and Know that He is God\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-87\" class=\"post-87 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_series-acts-18-to-the-ends-of-the-earth ctc_sermon_speaker-debs-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-persecuted-church-debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Persecuted Church<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Debs Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,2C4.7,2,2,4.7,2,8s2.7,6,6,6s6-2.7,6-6S11.3,2,8,2z M10.5,11.5L7.2,8.3V4h1.5v3.7l2.8,2.8L10.5,11.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-published\">Posted on:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-persecuted-church-debs-crosson\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time datetime=\"2025-12-05T11:21:43+13:00\" class=\"published\" title=\"Posted on: 5 December, 2025\">5 December, 2025<\/time><\/a>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description label-updated\">Last updated on:<\/span>\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-03-01T15:47:15+13:00\" title=\"Last updated on: 1 March, 2026\">1 March, 2026<\/time>\n\n<\/span>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-media\"><figure class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-persecuted-church-debs-crosson\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20260301_103056247_MFNR-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nPraying for the persecuted\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/the-persecuted-church-debs-crosson\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading The Persecuted Church\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-8\" class=\"post-8 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-acts ctc_sermon_series-acts-18-to-the-ends-of-the-earth ctc_sermon_speaker-dave-crosson entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/joyful-outsiders-dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Joyful Outsiders<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n<footer class=\"entry-meta\">\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item sermon-speakers\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8,8c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3S9.7,2,8,2S5,3.3,5,5S6.3,8,8,8z M10,9H6c-1.7,0-3,1.3-3,3v2h10v-2C13,10.3,11.7,9,10,9z\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t<span class=\"entry-meta-description\">Speaker:<\/span>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermon-speaker\/dave-crosson\/\" rel=\"tag\">Dave Crosson<\/a><\/span>\n\n<span class=\"entry-meta-item entry-date posted-on\">\n\t<svg class=\"svg-icon\" width=\"1em\" 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width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251207_1650533-e1765080004178-840x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-deborah-thumbnail size-deborah-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"entry-summary\">\nEmbracing the tension of being joyful outsiders in our world today.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more-container wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connectchurch.co.nz\/index.php\/sermons\/joyful-outsiders-dave-crosson\/\" class=\"link-more wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Joyful Outsiders\">Continue reading&hellip;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n<article data-id=\"post-569\" class=\"post-569 ctc_sermon type-ctc_sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry ctc_sermon_book-acts ctc_sermon_series-acts-18-to-the-ends-of-the-earth ctc_sermon_speaker-pat-lamborn entry entry-type-ctc_sermon\">\r\n\r\n\t\n<header 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