Living Connected

We Need Three Key Connections

1. Connection with God Genesis 1:26-27

“There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of every person, and it can never be filled by any created thing. It can only be filled by God, made known through Jesus Christ.” - Paraphrase of Blaise Pascal

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” - Augustine of Hippo

2. Connection with People. Genesis 2:18

3. Connection With Other Believers.

What I Don’t Mean By Connection

1. More Church Attendance

2. More Activities

3. More Work or Getting Busier

What Do I Mean?

1. Meaningful Life Connections with Other Believers in Christ

2. Connections to people not just places, programs and organizations

Why Do We Need This Connection?

1. Because we are designed to be together.

2. Because we cant fulfill our purpose alone

Why Do We Need This Connection?

3. Because we live in a dangerous world.
Ephesians 5:15-17
John 10:10
1 Peter 5:8-9

Why Do We Need This Connection?

4. Because our connection points people to Jesus .
John 13:35-37

What Do We Need To Do?

Fight Against Connection Killers

1. Pride

2. Busyness

3. Fear

What Do We Need To Do?

Embrace Connection

1. Recognize you need it

2. Make connecting a priority

3. Stop making excuses