Connections Church

Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Romans 8:14-17, titled “We Cry Abba!.”

While religion says “Do, do, do,” the gospel says, “It is done.” Christ has already done everything needed for our salvation. We rest in His work, rejoice in His grace, and reflect His love. Through the Spirit, we cry out “Abba, Father” and draw near with confidence.

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Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Genesis 32:22-32, titled “Prepare to Wrestle.”

Have you ever wrestled with God? Jacob did—desperate for a blessing, he held on and wouldn’t let go. He left the struggle with a new name, Israel, and a limp that marked him forever. We’re called to do the same—to wrestle with God in prayer, to fully engage, and not hold back. The blessing is worth the struggle.

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Rev. John Byker joins us with a message titled “Hearts Refreshed,” based on Philemon 1:1–7 and the verse, “Because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people” (v.7). His message will explore how God renews and refreshes our hearts through His Word, the call to repentance and glimpses of eternity.

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Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Isaiah 61, titled “A Planting To Display His Splendor.” God’s people were in exile and in despair. They felt like ashes. Their life had fallen apart. Sometimes we can feel that way too! In Isaiah 61, God promises to restore us and give us beauty for ashes. He will give us the beauty of a righteous character. Indeed, we will be called “oaks of righteousness for the display of His splendor.”(verse 4). But this gift is also a task. A task to praise His restoring grace, prize His promise to beautify and pursue His righteousness.

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Pastor Evan Kim joins us with a message from Mark 1:1, titled “Worthy to Follow.” Humans are wired to be followers; the question is, who will we follow? While the world might offer many options, Christianity is a call to be followers (disciples) of Jesus Christ. As we look at the introduction to the Gospel of Mark, we will see why Jesus is truly the only one worth following.

Pastor Ruth Febriana joins us with a message from Ruth 1:1-22, titled “May the Lord Be with You: A New Hope for Mental Health.” This May 4th—Star Wars Day—we’re shining a light on Mental Health Awareness Month through the powerful story of Naomi and Ruth. Let’s explore healing, friendship, and a steadfast faith that never lets go—offering hope and restoration, even in life’s darkest chapters.

Pastor Evan Kim joins us with a message from Genesis 22:15-18, titled “The Assurance of Faith.” Christians might feel their faith ebb and flow as they continue to grow in Christ. Doubts and questions may lead us to seek assurance of our salvation. We’ll be looking at Abraham, the father of faith, to learn how it was that he (and we) might find the assurance of our salvation.

Pastor Paul Jorden joins us with a message from Luke 24:36-48, titled “The Surprises of Easter.” The Easter story begins in a cemetery where a handful of grieving women come out to pay their last respects to a friend and mentor. But something HAPPENED there. Something completely unexpected, so SUPRISING , so REMARKABLE that they would have a hard time believing it. And so would everyone else who heard about it. Including US. But what happened was so remarkable, that, if it were TRUE, it really would change EVERYTHING. Join us on Easter morning as we take a closer look at what happened that day. And see if there's any reason to believe that our stories don't have to end in graveyards.

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Pastor Kelly Vander Woude joins us with a message from Mark 11:1-11, titled “Palm Sunday.” It's "Palm Sunday" - the day we celebrate Christ's glorious entrance into Jerusalem to celebrate and commemorate Passover. And yet, on this massive celebratory day - when we zoom in (and out) - we find a day full of contradictions. A day, not unlike our lives today: one of contradictions.

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Pastor Josh Speyers joins us with a message from John 11:38-44, titled, "A Joy Worth Sharing". One historic Christian tradition for the Fifth Sunday of Lent is to focus on the Resurrection of Lazarus, since this miracle took place in the days directly preceding the Triumphal Entry. This story in John 11 includes the shortest verse in the Bible about Jesus weeping at the tomb of Lazarus. Why would Jesus cry if he knew he was about to raise his friend from the dead? Bible scholars have had various reasons throughout time, but as we explore together we will see the heart of Jesus and be led to joy.

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