The Connection Church

We all know that God is a God of Love, but He is also a God of Judgment. So, how does God deal with those who refuse and reject the Good News: the Savior and King, Jesus Christ? God is a God of Justice, but He is also a God of Mercy. He is both at all times. His judgment is always meted out from a place of mercy. This Sunday, we will explore an aspect of our God and His ways as the Merciful Judge, and perhaps see Him in a fresh way.

Is evil actually growing throughout the earth? Is humanity descending into greater chaos and destruction? Is the Church really losing ground? Based on social media and news reports, multitudes believe that the world is getting worse and worse.

However, there is not evidence of this. As a matter of fact, there is strong evidence to the contrary. This Sunday, Pastor TJ will show us, through verifiable statistics, that life has been and continues to improve around the globe. Darkness is fading, and the goodness of God’s Advancing Kingdom is truly taking root!

Last week, we discovered that we don’t have to wait; the Kingdom of God is here. Now. Our King, Jesus, has come and now the world will never be same. And that is such good news!Now what? What does God’s Kingdom on Earth look like? Where is it, and how do we know if we've seen it? This Sunday, we will explore what it looks like for us to be active participants in the Kingdom of God here on Earth.

Jesus taught his disciples to desire and pursue the Kingdom of God. That pursuit is even interwoven into the way that He taught them to pray (Matthew 6:9-10):After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father which art in heaven,Hallowed be thy name.Thy Kingdom Come…So where is this Kingdom? What does it look like, and how do we know when we’ve seen it? And when do we, His modern disciples, get to see this desirable Kingdom? Join us as we jump into the search for the Kingdom of God…

The future can be foreboding with all its many uncertainties. However, our God has a remedy for everything we will face. There are many voices in the land but only one with the answer, and He has a plan for each of us. This Sunday, we will see the Lord’s assurance that He Will Never Fail Us, as we explore His plan of empowerment to face the future.

Christians face many obstacles and might sometimes wonder where God was in their distress. This can cause a person to falter in their faith in the Lord. However, we can reign in life by knowing that He has never failed and will never fail us.

How does judgment fit in the light of the grace of God? This can be a difficult question to answer for many believers. Having a proper perspective on judging others is crucial for every Christian. However, many people conclude that making judgments on anyone (especially coming from Christians) is wrong because Jesus said, “judge not” (Matthew 7:1). But does the Bible really tell us to never judge? Should we judge others? If so, when should we judge, and how should we do it?

We all have life issues, such as our concerns, responsibilities, needs, and desires. However, these issues are not supposed to keep us from taking our rightful place in the Kingdom of God. This week we will talk about what it takes to be established in “true grace” which will prevent us from ever losing our position in God’s Kingdom.

Every Christian can receive an abundant amount of grace. One of the functions of God’s grace is to empower us to “rule in life” (Romans 5:17). Even though there are many trials and tribulations that we must face, God will always give us the grace to be victorious. The Scripture would not have told us to rule in life if it was not possible. The key is to believe, make a stand, and fight.

Christians were never meant to “just get by.” You were created to rise above adversity and display greatness! This Sunday, we will continue talking about the empowering grace of God that enables us to overcome any and every tribulation we face.