West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky

• Reference to the famous Verizon ad: “Can you hear me now? Good.”
• Wireless technology (cell phones, Wi-Fi) is something we depend on daily but rarely think about—until it stops working.
• On September 22, 2024, AT&T’s nationwide outage affected 125 million people—including 25,000 failed 911 calls—highlighting how fragile our reliance on connection really is.
• Transition: We often treat God like Wi-Fi—glad to have Him when we need Him, but usually ignore Him until something breaks.

• Like wireless technology, Jesus exists to connect us—first to God, then to each other.
• John 15:1–8 (ESV) — “I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from Me you can do nothing.”
  • Connection to Christ is vital for spiritual life, growth, and fruitfulness.
  • Just like a cell phone without service is useless, so is a Christian disconnected from Jesus.
• Ephesians 4:15–16 (ESV) — the church grows and thrives when every part is “joined and held together.”

• Wireless signals weaken with distance from the source.
• Likewise, the further we drift from God, the weaker our spiritual connection becomes.
• Psalm 46:10 (ESV) — “Be still, and know that I am God…”
  • Sometimes we need to stop running and realign ourselves with Him.
• James 4:4–8 (ESV) — “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
  • God hasn’t moved—we have. Sin creates distance.
• Isaiah 59:1–2 (ESV) — our iniquities separate us from God.

• Radio waves and Wi-Fi are invisible, but they’re real and powerful.
• Same with God—His work is often unseen but real.
• Philippians 2:12–13 (ESV) — “God works in you, both to will and to work…”
• Hebrews 11:1 (ESV) — “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
• Faith acknowledges that God is always working, even when we don’t understand how.

• Many unsecured Wi-Fi networks are dangerous—they leave you vulnerable.
• Matthew 7:13–14 (ESV) — “Enter by the narrow gate… the way is hard that leads to life.”
  • The easy, open access life may look attractive, but it leads to destruction.
  • God’s “network” requires a password: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6, ESV).

• Is your connection to God strong or weak?
• Are there too many competing connections in your life?
• Are you checking and maintaining your spiritual router, or is it gathering dust?
• God’s network is secure, loving, and powerful—but it requires intentional connection.

• You can boost your signal by drawing near to others in faith.
• Just like combining antennas, gathering with others in worship and support strengthens your spiritual reception.
• If you’re struggling or disconnected—help is available, and Jesus is always within range.