Connection Bible Church

04/29/2026

Sermon recap from our Sunday service:
Jesus is coming back. We do not know the day or the hour, but we know His promise is sure.

Matthew 24:36 reminds us that no one knows the time except the Father. The real question is not when He is coming, but are we ready?

Jesus taught that His return will happen when many do not expect it. Because of this, we must remain faithful, and focused on the work He has placed before us. We cannot preach something we are not living. Our lives must match the message we proclaim.

1 Thessalonians 5 tells us the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Yet believers are not called to darkness, but to live as children of the light.

Are you eagerly waiting for Him? Are you living ready?

Jesus is coming back.

04/28/2026

Hello, church family! We are excited to share that Connection Bible Church now has a church app!

Our app includes a Bible, an About Us section, and groups. You can join the Men’s Bible Study, Women’s Bible Study, Prayer Group, or the Children’s Ministry group for Children’s Church teachers and volunteers.

This app will also help us share important updates quickly, such as weather closures, schedule changes, and event announcements. Another convenient feature is online giving directly through the app for those who prefer a digital option for tithes and offerings.

We hope this app helps you stay connected and engaged with all that God is doing at Connection Bible Church. Download it today!

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive a one-time automated text message with a link to get the app. Standard messaging rates may apply.

04/19/2026

Sermon Recap: The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:5–15

The Lord’s Prayer
1. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
We are saying Our Father. God is personal and cares for us like a Father. The word hallowed means deep reverence and deep respect. We come to God honoring His name.

2. “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
We are waiting for God’s Kingdom to come. We should desire His rule and reign. We also need to submit ourselves to His will instead of insisting on our own way.

3. “Give us this day our daily bread.”
Around the world, people are overjoyed simply to receive food for the day. Most of us in America do not live that way. We think about next week and next month. Jesus teaches us to focus on today and trust that God is giving us what we need right now.

4. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
The word trespasses is often used here. We need God’s forgiveness, and we are also called to forgive others.

5. “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
God will not tempt us, but He can pull back His protection and allow temptation or trials. He does allow testing in our lives. We should think about how much God is protecting us every single day without us even realizing it.

6. “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you…”
Some of us have been really wronged, and forgiveness is hard. But forgiveness means giving justice to God. It means giving up anger and releasing it to Him. It does not mean we must have a relationship with that person again. It means trusting God with the hurt and the outcome.

The Lord’s Prayer is not just words to repeat. It teaches us how to pray with humility, dependence, surrender, and forgiveness. God desires real relationship with us, not empty religion.

04/16/2026

Reminder: Men’s Bible study at 6:30pm will not be at the church tonight. We’ll be meeting at Thomas and Jessica’s house to help set up for the Rollins wedding.

See you all there!

04/15/2026

Anyone having a hard week? Sometimes the middle of the week can be hard to refocus from what is preached from Sunday. Let’s hold onto this truth as we move through the days ahead.

Sunday Sermon Reflection: Humility and Gratitude Philippians 2:1–18

Paul reminds us that in Christ there is encouragement. There is comfort in His love. There is real compassion and care available to us and through us.

“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy…” (Philippians 2:1)

Because of that, we are called to unity. To be of the same mind. When we let selfishness or pride creep in, it creates division, even in places meant for love and connection.

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3)

This is the challenge and the calling. To shift our focus off ourselves and toward others. To choose humility over pride. Gratitude over entitlement. As the week goes on, let’s aim to live in a way that reflects that.

To be steady. To be blameless in our actions.
To let our light shine in a world that needs it.
Be a beacon of light, even on the hard days.

04/05/2026

What a beautiful and powerful Easter Sunday! ✝️

We were blessed with a full house, a moving testimony, and time for fellowship over brunch. Moments like these remind us how important it is to gather, grow, and encourage one another.

This week’s message, “Walking with Jesus in New Life” from Romans 6:3–11.

While we are all broken and all sinners, we are not without hope. Through Jesus, we are made new. Our old selves no longer define us, and sin no longer has control over us. Because of His sacrifice, we are covered in grace beyond measure.

If we have died with Christ, we will also live with Him. Let us walk daily in that truth, dead to sin and alive to God. We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, and that changes everything.

04/04/2026

You’re Invited This Sunday at Connection Bible Church!

Join us this Sunday for a special Easter celebration. Our service begins at 10:00 a.m.

⭐️ Special Easter Activities for Kids:
We will have a special Children’s Easter activity starting at 9:30 a.m., with Easter goodies for the kids! We haven’t forgotten the little ones; toddlers and younger children will receive their own special goodie bags as well during the Children’s activity.

Easter Brunch:
Please stay with us after the service for an Easter brunch! All are welcome!

04/01/2026

Letting Go of Cheap Grace:

Sunday’s message challenged us to move beyond the idea of “cheap grace” and truly understand its cost. Grace is freely given to us, but it was not without a price, Jesus paid it in full.

As Hebrews 10:26–27 reminds us, knowingly continuing in sin after receiving truth carries weight and consequence.

God is not an ATM we turn to only when we need something. He is Lord, and He calls us into full submission, not to restrict us, but because He desires what is best for our lives.

In John 14:23, we see that loving Him means obeying Him and allowing Him to dwell fully in our lives. Looking at Luke 19:1–10, we reflected on Zacchaeus and his response to Jesus. He didn’t just receive grace, he responded with action. He acknowledged Jesus as Lord, made amends for his past, and demonstrated a transformed heart.

This challenges us to ask: Are we willing to confront our past, make peace where needed, and truly let Jesus take control?

James 2:14 reminds us that faith is not just something we claim, it is something we live out. While we are forgiven, we can sometimes forget the cost of that forgiveness. True grace changes us. It moves us, even when it’s hard.

Ultimately, this message brings us back to the heart. When we recognize our brokenness, does it bring us to our knees? God sees our whole story, from beginning to end and remains steadfast in His mercy. He is calling us to something deeper, something greater than what we would choose for ourselves.

03/26/2026

Thursday Encouragement: Don’t Forget What God Has Done

As we move through the week, here’s a reminder from Sunday’s message on the power of our testimony (Psalm 107:1–22, 1 Peter 3:15–16, Mark 5:18–20).

Your story matters. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as saying, “I want to tell you what God has done in me.” That alone points people to the goodness of God. Psalm 107 shows us that when people cried out to the Lord, He delivered them. Their response was to tell of His good deeds. The same is true for us.

In Mark 5, Jesus tells the man He healed to go home and share how much the Lord had done for him. That calling still applies today.
- Share your story with gentleness, respect, and compassion
- Remember that sin is a heart issue, not a performance issue
- Stay humble, knowing we’re all walking through brokenness
- Let your life reflect what God has done in you
- Your testimony isn’t just something you tell, it’s something you live.

God wants to use your story for good. And often, it starts with simply being willing to share it. Let your life this week be a reminder of how good God is.

03/15/2026

Today’s service was taken over by the women who attended the Ashes to Beauty Conference, and it was powerful hearing testimonies about what God has done in their lives. Their stories of restoration, healing, and God’s faithfulness were such an encouragement.

Next Sunday we will continue with some additional testimonies and a message from Thomas.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate what God is doing and look forward to all He will continue to do.

03/10/2026

The End of the Joseph Series
Genesis 47:27–31, Genesis 48, Genesis 50

On Sunday we concluded the series on Joseph and the closing moments of both Jacob and Joseph’s lives.

In Genesis 47:27–31, Israel settles in Egypt and grows greatly in number. Even in a foreign land, God continues to keep His promise to multiply His people. As Jacob approaches the end of his life, he asks Joseph to promise that he will not bury him in Egypt but return him to the land of his fathers.

In Genesis 48, Joseph brings his two sons to receive Jacob’s blessing. Joseph approaches his father in humility and submission. During the blessing, Jacob intentionally crosses his arms, placing his right hand on the younger son instead of the older one. Joseph initially thinks this is a mistake, but Jacob responds, “I know, my son, I know.”

This moment reveals something powerful about how God works. Human expectation follows order, status, and tradition, but God often moves differently. The younger brother is declared to be greater. God reorders what people assume should happen. It is a reminder that God’s plans and ways are not limited by human systems.

In Genesis 50, we see the impact Joseph had not only on his family but on an entire nation. When Jacob dies, the Egyptians mourn for 70 days, an extraordinary display of respect. This demonstrates how deeply Joseph influenced Egypt. Even in a culture that looked down on the Hebrews, Joseph’s life, leadership, and faith left a profound mark.

Throughout every season of Joseph’s life, from slavery to prison to the palace, his life consistently pointed people toward God. Wherever he went, his actions and faith were a testimony.

As the story closes, Joseph’s life reminds us that God is faithful through every circumstance. God’s plans often unfold in ways we would not expect, but His purpose and promises always prevail.