The Missing Piece: How Connection to Christ Changes Everything | Journey Church | Pastor James W Greer


Have you ever felt like something was missing, but you couldn’t quite put your finger on it? In this powerful message, we explore the “mystery of the missing part.” Just like a puzzle with one piece removed, life doesn’t function correctly when something essential is disconnected. 

Jesus declares in John 15:5 that He is the vine and we are the branches. When we stay connected to Him, we bear fruit; when we disconnect, dysfunction follows. This sermon reveals a life-changing truth: most problems aren’t about the fruit; they are about the roots. And root problems stem from connection issues. 




Discover four key connection points that determine 85% of your happiness: 
1. Connection to Christ 
2. Connection to your physical family 
3. Connection to your spiritual family (the church) 
4. Connection to your work and calling as ministry 

When we abide in Christ, everything else begins to align—our marriages, families, purpose, joy, and peace. If you’ve been operating on “partial power,” this message will help you reconnect to the true source. 

**Key Takeaways:**
- Fruit problems are usually connection problems. 
- You can be saved but not abiding in Christ. 
- Happiness flows from right relationships, starting with Christ. 
- The church is not just an organization; it’s an organism. 
- Disconnection leads to confusion, frustration, and dysfunction. 
- When properly connected, your job becomes a ministry.

You are not competing—you are complete when connected correctly.

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Wired to Win: Dyslexia & ADHD - Paperback - James W. Greer


What if your biggest struggle is actually your greatest strength?

In Wired to Win, Pastor James W. Greer shares his inspiring journey of finding true success while living with dyslexia and ADHD. Through honest stories and biblical wisdom, he reveals how faith, perseverance, and consistency can turn weakness into strength and failure into purpose.

This devotional-style book will help you see success from God’s perspective—not as wealth or titles, but as peace, purpose, and people. Whether you’re battling self-doubt, raising a child with learning differences, or simply searching for direction, Wired to Win reminds you that God created you on purpose, for a purpose—and He can use every part of your story for good.

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