Jesus Is Like WIFI (From Our 5-4-25 Worship)

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/MNpr80ITs44Summary:Jesus Is Like Wi-Fi: How’s Your Connection?Introduction: Wireless ExpectationsReference 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.Main Point 1: Jesus Is About ConnectionLike 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.”Main Point 2: Connection Weakens with DistanceWireless 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.Main Point 3: Just Because You Can't See It Doesn't Mean It's Not WorkingRadio 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.Main Point 4: Don’t Trust Open Networks (Broad Paths)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).Conclusion: How’s Your Signal?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.Final EncouragementYou 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.