The Connection Church

Many people read the Christmas story in scripture as part of a yearly holiday season tradition. But the author of the story found in Luke tells us that he recorded actual history and real events. This is not “once upon a time.” These are not fanciful stories of Zeus and Apollo on Mount Olympus. This is real. Since this is the case, we can now look at this written record of events that took place some 2000 years ago and wonder, “what was this moment like for the shepherds?”

Paul was always confident in his ministry. On many occasions, he stated, “imitate or follow me as I imitate Christ.” Join us Sunday as we see how Paul lays the framework of a biblical model for ministry, not only for members of the early church in Rome but for Christian believers today.

In this part, we continue our sermon series in chapter 15 of Paul’s epistle to the churches in Rome. We will further discuss living peaceably with a focus on pleasing others and not ourselves. Join us as we explore Paul's teaching that those strong in faith ought to sacrifice their own desires to live in harmony with other believers. He instructs the church that unity comes when they glorify God in worship with one mind and one voice.

Is it ok for a Christian to judge others? Does the Bible tell us not to judge or to judge? If it’s ok to judge, what kind of judging is ok? Join us, as we answer these questions and learn what both Paul and Jesus had to say concerning this often misunderstood subject.

This week we continue our study of Romans 13 by outlining the Christian’s responsibility to his neighbor. In this chapter, Paul makes it clear that we have an obligation to love others. He also explains why we should have an urgency to walk in love with everyone we come into contact with. Paul then finishes the chapter by showing the importance of walking right with God. These scriptures remind us that those who confess Jesus Christ as Lord really can live the Christian life as empowered by the Holy Spirit. We simply have to do it.

This Sunday, we will continue our study of the Epistle to the Romans. Last week, we discussed how Paul related to the believers on living in love and living peaceably with all people. In that same context, we will commence chapter thirteen of Paul’s letter as he deals with the Christian’s responsibility to the government. We will cover particularly important points in understanding the believer’s relationship and responsibilities to civil and governmental authority.

This Sunday, we continue exploring the twelfth chapter of Paul’s letter to the churches in the city of Rome. We look at the spiritual gifts God has granted to individual members of the church and how important these gifts are. We also cover a series of instructions on living like a Christian with others, which will continue to lead us to the true peace that Paul wanted for the church.

Pastor TJ continues our sermon series, going deeper into chapter 12 of Paul’s letter to the churches in Rome. We look further into the foundation for Christian living, which is the vital first step in building towards the peace that Paul longed for every believer in Christ to have.

As we began to see last week, Romans is not simply Paul’s effort at producing a systematic theology of all he believed. This letter was a specific message to the members of the several house churches throughout the city of Rome. Yet these words and the principles therein can still teach and speak to us today. Join us as we continue our new sermon series and dive deeper into our backwards reading of Romans: The Epistle of Peace.

This weekend, we are excited to begin a study of arguably one of the most important books of the Bible to Christians in every century and everywhere. Join us on a journey through Paul’s masterpiece letter…Romans: The Epistle of Peace.