Welcome to Connections Church Online! Connections Church welcomes back Pastor Rob Byker with a message from Jeremiah 13:1-11, titled “A Belt for God’s Glorious Reputation.”Join us as we learn how sometimes the Prophets teach through object lessons. God instructs Jeremiah to buy a linen belt and then bury it in a river bank. Jeremiah returns months later to retrieve the belt and finds it completely ruined. Jeremiah shows the people his ruined belt and says, “You have become like this useless belt.” How do Christian’s become corrupt? Even more, what steps do we need to take to become the people ..read more

Message from Mark 1:1-13 ..read more

We will look at the tradition and history of Epiphany Sunday. We’ll learn from the story of the Magi that Jesus brought good news for all people, even some people who might surprise us ..read more

This Advent we remember that God desires to be with us! Some think of peace as the absence of conflict but the Bible pictures peace in a fuller way. Peace is also the presence of harmony in our relationship with Him. He does everything necessary for peace but calls us to honest tears over our sin ..read more

Clinging to hope is necessary for our souls - not just during the Christmas season but all year around. Come learn about our God-given hope and steps we can take to raise our hope in our Emmanuel this Advent season ..read more

Paul is determined to see his suffering as an opportunity to exalt Christ in His body. Paul prays for sufficient courage to live a Christ exalting life. His vision is breathtaking: “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain ..read more

Paul sees that suffering can advance the gospel. His jailtime gave him an audience to preach the good news to the entire palace guard. His example also emboldened others to share. His enemies had jailed him to defeat the gospel but Paul rejoices in the Lord who uses his jailtime to promote the gospel ..read more

This Sunday we wrap up our "God is Green" series. We'll look at the final vision of what is to come, and answer some of your questions on faith and creation care. Now, as in the future, we are called to: - Worship the Creator; - Live as stewards; - And Look forward to our inheritance: - the return of Jesus, - the resurrection of our bodies, - and life everlasting in the New Creation ..read more

This Sunday we welcome Pastor George back to Connections after his summer sabbatical. It's time to get back to work that God is calling us to do! Join us as we celebrate Labor Day weekend with an international potluck lunch after the service ..read more

"Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles." ~ Hebrews 12:1 Sometimes our homes get so cluttered that we don't know where to begin- The kitchen, closet, garage... So much stuff! The experts will tell you to start small. Unclutter one space. And one small victory will lead to others. It can feel the same with our faith- Where do we start when we want to grow? The answer is clear- If we want space for spiritual growth, we have to throw off everything that hinders and holds us back ..read more