Connections

Colossians 1:15-21 says that all things were created by Christ for Christ.  All things are sustained by Christ and the fullness of God dwells in Christ.  The amazing thing is that is who we've been reconciled to and now find ourselves in that king's court.

In the WHY? Series, we step back from simply asking what Christians believe and do to explore why we follow Jesus, why we need one another, why Jesus is forming us, and why he sends us into the world. We explore first our foundations. So we ask today, “Why This Church?” There are plenty of churches, so why does Faith Connection need to exist? This isn't about believing we're better than the church down the road, but asking what God has entrusted specifically to this congregation, in this place, at this moment. In this episode of Connections, we explore how Jesus doesn't simply call individuals to follow him—he gathers and forms a people who learn to embody his Kingdom together. The question becomes not simply whether Faith Connection will exist, but what kind of people King Jesus is calling us to become for the sake of our neighbors.

James and John asked Jesus for seats on his right and left in his kingdom.  Jesus didn't rebuke them but told them it was not for him to appoint those positions.  It was there life to live and live in service.

Why In the WHY? Series, we step back from simply asking what Christians believe and do to explore why we follow Jesus, why we need one another, why Jesus is forming us, and why he sends us into the world. We explore first our foundations. So we ask today” Why Repent?” When Jesus announces that God's Kingdom has come near, his first response is a call: “Repent and believe the good news.” But repentance is much bigger than feeling guilty, saying we're sorry, or promising to do better. In this episode of Connections, we explore repentance as a radical reorientation of our lives—turning from the people, powers, desires, and identities competing for our loyalty and giving our allegiance to King Jesus. Repentance becomes the beginning of learning an entirely new way of life under the rule and reign of God.

Matthew tells us that Jesus' last words to his disciples let them know that all authority in heaven and earth was given to him.  He was the king and as king he was sending them out into the world to complete His work - making disciples and teaching the world about God's love for them.  They were not alone.  He would always be with them and with us.

In the WHY? Series, we step back from simply asking what Christians believe and do to explore why we follow Jesus, why we need one another, why Jesus is forming us, and why he sends us into the world. We explore first our foundations. So we ask today “Why Christians talk about ‘the Gospel’ all the time.  What actually is the gospel? Is it instructions for getting into heaven, a message about forgiveness, or something larger? In this episode of Connections, we return to the New Testament's announcement that something has happened: Jesus the Messiah has died, risen, and reigns as King. The Gospel isn't first advice about something we need to do. It's good news about what God has done—and an invitation to live differently because it is true.

Paul tells us in Romans 12 what it looks like for us to live in Christ's kingdom.  We're supposed to live in love and generosity even for those who aren't your favorite people. 

In the WHY? Series, we step back from simply asking what Christians believe and do to explore why we follow Jesus, why we need one another, why Jesus is forming us, and why he sends us into the world. We explore first our foundations. So we ask today “Why is Christianity centered on Jesus?” Is he primarily a teacher, an example, a Savior—or something even bigger? In this episode of Connections, we explore the biblical claim that Jesus is the crucified and risen King. If Jesus really is King, Christianity becomes more than believing certain things about him. It becomes learning to trust, follow, and give our allegiance to him.

Who is in charge of your life?  Pastor Zach makes the case that we need to surrender our own authority and instead yield our lives to God.  

In the WHY? Series, we step back from simply asking what Christians believe and do to explore why we follow Jesus, why we need one another, why Jesus is forming us, and why he sends us into the world. We explore first our foundations. So we ask today "
Why is Faith Connection here?" Not simply, “Why should people come to our church?” but why has God placed us in this particular place? In this episode of Connections, we explore a theology of place and what it means to follow Jesus right here in Wilton Center and the surrounding communities. What if our calling isn't simply to get our neighbors into the church, but to become faithful neighbors who seek the good of the place where God has planted us?