The Connection Church

Offense is one of Satan’s most deceptive traps to get you out of God’s will. The good news is that we don’t have to give in to the enemies devices. We are made to be more than conquers through Jesus our Lord. If we know what the Word says about us, instead of getting and living offended, we will overcome it! Join us this Sunday as we continue Conquering Offense.

Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” So as Christians what do we guard our hearts from? The answer is simple: offense. The enemy makes it his job to get us offended and keep us from walking in love. Offense is the point when you stop growing in life. The good news is that God has provided a way for us to be free from offense. This Sunday, w...

In exploring the life and trials of Joshua in the Bible, we are finding that God can and will use the circumstances of our life (the good, the bad, and the ugly) to forge in and through us a life of greatness. And we are discovering God’s wisdom for how we can better prepare ourselves for His plan. Join us this Sunday for the conclusion of Positioned For Greatness.

God has positioned us for greatness through Jesus Christ. The story of Joseph in the book of Genesis is full of principles that can help every believer reap the benefits of the position that God has promised to us. Last Sunday, we learned of two shortcomings in the life of Joseph. This week will begin exploring what Joseph did right on his journey to greatness. Are you ready to be great?

When we repent and become part of God’s family, we are immediately Positioned For Greatness. That’s right, greatness! Why? Because God wants the best for His children. However, even though God has positioned us, there are some things we have to be careful of so that we can reap the benefits of the position. This Sunday, we will begin looking at the life of Joseph to see what we can learn from his...

Is there some way that could lessen and overcome your emotional hurts? Is there some way that could cause you to be more satisfied, more peaceful, and happier than you have ever been? A way that could change you, the church, the nation, and even the world? Jesus gives us the positive answer to these questions. To grasp the message of Jesus and put it into practice will transform your life, whether...

Join us as we celebrate the Risen Lord Jesus Christ in sermon and dramatic video (well, the audio portion at least) presentations, which include messages from Barrabas, Lazarus, Mary, Peter, John, and more.

The arrival of Jesus signaled the end of the Temple Model and the beginning of something brand new—an approach to faith characterized by loving others. The Temple Model is you-focused, but Jesus’ new covenant calls for a focus on others. So what is required if we want to follow Jesus’ example and radically love the people around us? Find out this Sunday, as we conclude with part three of The Irres...

Jesus stepped into a world where religion was characterized by the “temple model,” and He initiated something entirely new. This new movement that He initiated is rooted in love and makes us free in Him. Unfortunately, many of the old ways of the “temple model” crept back into to the church during the fourth century—continuing even today—and it has robbed too many believers of their freedom in Chr...

Think of your favorite restaurant, band, or clothing line. They have created an image and brand that probably carries a positive reputation and level of trust for many others just as yourself. How does the world view the church? Unfortunately, we’ve created a brand for the church that Jesus never intended, which has caused many to resist its true calling and purpose. However, we have the opportuni...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word submission? Is it positive or negative? In our culture, submission is a word that often incites controversy. For many, the first things that come to mind are words such as “inferior,” “doormat,” or “controlled.” Even though the word submit tends to be a disliked word, we need to embrace it. However, we shouldn’t embrace submissio...

In our continuing examination of Owning Your Relationships, this Sunday we will discuss the marriage relationship and the responsibilities before and after. Marriage was and is the creative work of God. It is unique in that it conveys the character of God to all of mankind. The love that is displayed in the marriage relationship reflects the love that God has for His church. Join us as we not only...

Think about your most precious memories. Do they involve things or people? The most important things in life aren’t things. The relationships you have with family, friends, and others are the most important and valuable. This is why Owning Your Relationships is so important: successful relationships depend on your willingness to take full responsibility and expect nothing in return.

Relationships are important. We’re immersed in relationships 24/7 — at home, at work, at school, and everywhere in-between. In each relationship we encounter, we can present the best of ourselves or the worst. This Sunday, we will expose certain relationship pitfalls, learn how to overcome them, and show why Owning Your Relationships is the key to making every relationship great.

Over the next several weeks, we will be talking about the second part: staying connected with each other. We will explore the different type of relationships that we have and how to stay in unity in all of our relationships. As believers, when we have a healthy relationship with our church, our spouse, our family, and our boss, we have unity. Unity brings peace and agreement. Agreement brings the...

When you gave your life over to Christ, He breathed His life into you and made all things new. He didn’t do it so you could simply feel better for a few days. God wants to be in relationship with you for the long term. But for your relationship with God to be fruitful and prosperous, you must stay connected to Him. You must set a new standard for your life and leave the past way of doing things be...

In any relationship, growth happens over time. This includes our relationship with God. God doesn’t expect you to be perfect and to know everything. He just wants you to keep moving forward, connected to Him. God wants to be a part of your everyday life. We should never cut Him out of any day! This Sunday, we will cover the first four of eight keys to Staying Connected To God.

Confidence is vitally important to our success in life. If fact, it’s so important that without confidence we will not receive a great reward! (Hebrews 10:35) So how can we stay confident in every area of our lives? This Sunday, we will reveal the essential principle to having a Confidence That Never Wavers.

To destine is to determine something beforehand. Destiny is what God has preordained for your future, what He determined that you are on to earth to do. It is the inner purpose for your life. It is the real reason for breathing. To live in God's destiny for you is to live a life that is exciting, joyful, and fulfilling. Learn what it means to live in your destiny and how to live it to the ful...

Have you ever broken a promise? Maybe circumstances beyond your control caused you to miss the mark. The validity of a promise is dependent on the character and ability of the one who makes it. Living The Divine Life is dependent upon God’s promises, and the Bible is filled with them. The most important thing to remember is not how many promises there are, but the fact that He keeps every single o...

The average child hears the phrase, “you can’t do that,” 70,000 times by age 7. By the time they are 17 years old, they will have heard 180,000 “no’s.” Most people have been conditioned to fail to one degree or another. These statistics reveal one of the reasons why we need to work on and build our confidence. Confidence is so important that without it there will be no reward (Hebrews 10:35). The...

So far in our current sermon series, The Divine Life, some of what we have discovered is in whom we really must have our confidence (hint: it’s not just God) and that we must know who we are in Christ.

Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Many have believed that we should not have any “self” confidence; it should be only “God” confidence. But the truth is that having confidence in who we are is essential to living The Divine Life. While true that our salvation is based on Christ alone, our success in receiving the abundance and promis...

Confidence in who we are is essential to living The Divine Life. What happens when we’re not feeling so confident? How do we get it back and keep it? God has put all things in us that pertain to life and godliness, and it is up to us to discover and walk in them.