The Connection Church

Join us for this first part of a sermon series as we survey Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. For the next six weeks, we will explore the themes that the apostle wrote in order to build up the Body of Christ, the Church. What makes this series all the more poignant and wonderful is that we are embarking on this journey in the midst of joint worship services with our friends at Freedom Fellowship Church.

Join us for the conclusion to our Songs of Ascent sermon series. Pastor TJ will share what we can glean and grow from the psalmists about the joy of going to the house of the Lord, as well as laboring and prospering with the Lord.

This Sunday, we begin a two part series, Songs of Ascent. The Songs of Ascent are a series of 15 psalms (Psalms 120-134). The reason for this collection and arrangement is not precisely stated in the Bible; however, many different explanations have been given for these “degrees” or “steps” or “ascents.” Most theologians propose that these were songs for God’s people on their pilgrim journey to the temple in Jerusalem for the three yearly feasts (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles). Regardless of their exact purpose and use in the past these songs serve as powerful examples of how we can express our worship and love for God.

Last week, we began a new sermon series. In that first part, we covered the first two strategies for winning every day: we must always recognize the right king, and never give in to the taunts of the enemy. This Sunday, Pastor TJ shares the final two strategies that the Lord revealed to him to help you be victorious!

This Sunday we begin sharing four strategies for everyday living. These strategies will help us to be victorious in every battle we face and have peace in our everyday decision making. The challenges of life don’t have to rule our lives!

This time, we focus on God’s design for marriage and the marriage relationship.

We know that applying biblical principles will give us a stronger foundation in marriage relationships. At the same time, God never designed marriage to give us perfect happiness or a conflict-free relationship. Leaving, cleaving, and becoming one is part of God’s creative work in making two distinct persons into one.

Marriage is unique in that it displays the character of God to all of mankind!
The love that is displayed in marriage reflects the love that God has for His Church. Whether you are single or married, this message is for you.

Over the last two weeks, we focused on Cultivating Relationships inside and outside the church. This Sunday, we focus on what the Bible says about being single and being unmarried.

Too often there seems to be an unfortunate societal mindset that views singlehood as something negative that needs to be fixed, even though many people are single by choice. Those of us who are married might need to change our perception of singlehood and how we relate to those who are single. Being single is not second best; there is no second best in God’s Kingdom.

Whether you are married or single, this message is for you! 

God has called every Christian to show love in all of their relationships. Last week, we focused on Cultivating Relationships within the church. This weekend, we will continue talking about relationships, with a focus on Cultivating Relationships outside of the church. God commands us to love those around us that don’t know Him as Lord. We are even called to love the “unloveable.” Join us as we grow in the abundant love that God pours out on all His creation!

What do you want most out of life? Most of us would rank healthy relationships high on the list. Relationships are of the utmost importance to any life, especially in the life of a Christian. Except for knowing Christ and having eternal life, healthy relationships make life more rewarding. Our lives are all about learning how to love, and God wants us to value our relationships inside and outside of the church walls. Because relationships are so vital, it is important to know how to cultivate fulfilling relationships. Join us as we start a new sermon series, Cultivating Relationships, beginning with our relationships in the church.

In the last couple of Sundays, we have examined what love is and what love is not. As we wrap up this short sermon series on love, we will examine the remainder of the “Love Chapter,” as well as a brief trek into John’s first epistle. Join us as we finish up *The Most Powerful Force*