Pastor Zach Dyrda

Connections

Religion EN ↓ 66 episodes

At Faith Connection we are all about connecting people to Jesus and each other. Join Pastor Zach Dyrda in these episodes as we explore practically how to do that in today’s world. The episodes in this podcast may be weekly sermon series, seasonal reflections, Bible studies or just conversations. They are all meant to draw us closer to Christ and each other.

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Pastor Zach Dyrda

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Testing of Jesus - Part 3 21.01.2026 20:21

"Okay Jesus, the Slanderer will give you that you are the Son of God, so now lets get the party started. Jesus is offered to kneel only so he can rise victorious. Power, authority, and grace is what we have, what does it look like when we give it away?"

Matthew: The People of the Way(a) - Part 9 18.01.2026 33:25

We begin a three-week journey exploring the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus begins with the beatitudes - an opening to his teaching to the crowd and disciples in front of him. What does Jesus mean when he describes some as “blessed?” Jesus presents his sermon as a mirror to his audience. What do the people see when they look into Jesus' mirror?

Testing of Jesus - Part 2 14.01.2026 22:47

"Jesus, does the Father really love you? Do you really love the Father The Slanderer puts the love of God in question this week as Jesus faces his second test in the wilderness."

Matthew: The Good News Followers - Part 8 12.01.2026 27:28

What is the gospel? As Christians we are called to share the gospel? Did Jesus share the gospel? If so, shouldn’t we share the same gospel?

Testing of Jesus - Part 1 07.01.2026 19:35

"Jesus is hungry and facing the Slanderer. Having his sonship and relationship with God tested, how will Jesus respond?"

Matthew: Testing in the Wilderness - Part 7 04.01.2026 30:05

Join us as we take a deep dive into the story found in Matthew's gospel of Jesus being testing in the wilderness. We dive down deep into each individual test. The hope is this pulls us closer to God.

Matthew: Emanuel - Messiah with Us - Part 6 28.12.2025 28:32

Merry Christmas! We move from one giant moment to the next. Moving along in Matthew's introduction of Jesus to us, we go from the Nativity of Jesus to his baptism. But why does Jesus need to be Baptized? How does this fulfill righteousness? What does it have to do with you, me, and Joe? Come and See?

Matthew: Wait with Light - Part 5 27.12.2025 18:51

Light- Advent is the season of arrival. As we await Jesus' return we remember his arrival. This week Pastor Zach speaks on how here at the end of Advent as we walk into the season of Christmas we have been waiting WITH light, specifically the light of Christ. Scripture is found in Matthew chapter 1 and the nativity story.

Advent Miniseries: Light - Part 5 25.12.2025 5:32

Light- A short reflection on the season of Advent: specifically the final theme of light.

Advent Miniseries: Love - Part 4 25.12.2025 6:04

Love- A short reflection on the season of Advent: specifically the theme of Love.

Matthew: Wait with Love - Part 4 21.12.2025 23:19

Love- Advent is the season of arrival. As we await Jesus' return we remember his arrival. This week Pastor Zach talks about how we are shaped by the season as we wait WITH love based on the ending of John the Baptist's message found in Matthew 3:11-12.

Matthew: Prepare the Way - Part 3 14.12.2025 24:33

Joy-Advent is the season of arrival. As we await Jesus' return, we remember his arrival. This week Pastor Zach talks about how we are shaped by the season as we wait WITH joy based on Mathew 3:1-10.

Advent Miniseries: Joy - Part 3 12.12.2025 5:50

Joy- a short reflection on the season of Advent: specifically, the theme of Joy.

Matthew: A new Pharaoh - Waiting in Peace - 2 12.12.2025 37:25

Sermon from December 7, 2025. Matthew 2:1-22

Advent Miniseries: Peace - Part 2 12.12.2025 5:41

A short reflection on the season of Advent: specifically, the theme of Peace.

Advent Miniseries: Hope - Part 1 11.12.2025 5:34

A short reflect for the Season of Advent. Pastor Zach invites you to reflect each week of Advent on the weekly theme: hope, peace, joy, and love. This week is the first week of Advent so the theme is Hope.