Connections Church

Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Colossians 3:9-14, titled “Know You are Dearly Loved.” Too many Christians live as if they are only tolerated by God—thinking of themselves as a nuisance or “barely loved.” They imagine God loving them reluctantly, gritting His teeth or holding His nose. But Paul calls us to see ourselves in a much greater light: as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved.

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Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Proverbs 8:32-36 & Proverbs 2:1-8, titled “Knock Daily At Wisdom’s Door.” One of the ways we draw near to God is by seeking wisdom daily. In Proverbs 8, Wisdom is pictured as a discerning woman who calls out with the promise, “Those who find me find life.” Proverbs 2 adds that seeking wisdom daily is like finding hidden treasure—worth searching for with intention and perseverance. Both passages underscore the rich blessings that come to those who seek out wisdom and live by her ways.

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Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, titled “Even When You Face a Giant Enemy.”

When facing giants, where do you turn? King Jehoshaphat shows us how to respond in crisis—by turning to God for help and trusting His promises. "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You."

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Guest speaker, Kendis Byker joins us with a message titled “Mystery of the Faith.” Kendis brings a deep passion for justice and a wealth of experience advocating for vulnerable communities. She co-founded Truckers Against Trafficking and now serves as Director of Grantmaking Strategy at The UPS Foundation, where she helps lead global efforts to create safer, more equitable communities. We look forward to hearing from her and being encouraged by her message.

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Join us this Sunday as Pastor Rob Byker continues his series, Daring to Draw Near, with a message from 2 Kings 5:1-19 titled “Even When You Feel Offended.”

Naaman, a successful military commander from Aram, came to Israel seeking healing from the prophet Elisha. He expected something dramatic—but instead, Elisha sent a message through a servant telling him to wash in the muddy Jordan River. Offended by the simplicity and lack of ceremony, Naaman nearly walked away. Thankfully, his servants helped him see it was a blessing, not an insult.

Like Naaman, we sometimes resist God’s ways when they don’t match our expectations. But God often works through humble, simple steps—not heroic efforts. As James writes, “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” Essentially, the message is “Come low. Come humble. Come ready to grieve your sins and then you will find that God “will lift you up.”(James 4:10)

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Join Pastor Rob Byker as he shares a message from Psalm 73 in the Daring to Draw Near series, titled “Even When You Feel Bitter.”

Ever feel bitter toward God? Asaph did too. In Psalm 73, he watched the wicked thrive while he suffered—and almost lost faith. But when he drew near in worship (v.17), his heart changed. Worship reorients us—even when life feels unfair.

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Join us this Sunday as Pastor Ruth Febriana continues her journey through the book of Ruth with a message titled “Live Like Ruth, Love Like Boaz, Trust Like Naomi.” In Ruth chapter 2, we’ll explore how courage, kindness, and quiet trust invite God’s favor into our everyday lives.

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Join Pastor Rob Byker as he shares a message from Psalm 95 in the Daring to Draw Near series, titled “Come and Worship.”

In Psalm 95, the Psalmist wants us to draw near in worship. He invites us to do so and gives us guidelines for worship practice. He instructs us to come loud, come low and come soft.

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Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Exodus 33:12-23 in the Daring to Draw Near series, titled “ Know Him and Show Him - Truly.”

The moon can’t shine without the

sun. We can’t shine without Christ. After Israel’s

failure, Moses knew they needed more than

forgiveness—they needed God’s presence. So do we.

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Join Pastor Rob Byker as he shares a message from Psalm 24 in the Daring to Draw Near series, titled “Join the 'Seek God’s Face' Generation.”

Who can stand in God's holy presence? Only those with clean hands and a pure heart—those who seek Him above all else. Like Jacob, we’re called to stop chasing blessings and start treasuring God as the ultimate blessing. Be part of the generation that seeks His face with wholehearted devotion.

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