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Branch ChurchDavid is Anointed as King In 1 Samuel 16, God sends His prophet Samuel to anoint a new king out of Jesse's sons. David wasn't the first choice or even the last choice… he was the FORGOTTEN choice! But God saw something in David that no one else saw. 2025-04-2737 min
Branch ChurchHe is Risen When Jesus died, the disciples were scared, confused, depressed and lost. They had no desire to continue His mission. It died with Him on the cross… BUT WHEN THE ANGEL SPOKE, He is Risen – THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING! 2025-04-2037 minBranch ChurchJesus' Trial & Crucifixion Luke chapter 23 records the secret trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Along the way we'll see a glimpse of individuals that encounter Jesus in His final moments. From Pilate, King Herod, Simon the Cyrene, the thief on the cross, Barabbas, to Joseph of Arimathea. Allow Luke's perspective of the death of Jesus to lead you to the hope of the resurrection. 2025-04-1336 minBranch ChurchJesus is Betrayed & Captured Luke records the last day before Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. It is filled with Jesus being rejected, hated, betrayed, denied, abandoned, wrongly accused and condemned. This was all prophesied and foretold in God's Word hundreds of years before it happened. The beauty, passion and obedience to God's plan was seen of Jesus in Luke 22 when He says, "not my will, but your will be done." 2025-04-0642 minBranch ChurchThe Builders Reject Jesus As Jesus enters Jerusalem there is hope and expectation for the Jewish people and anger and criminal conspiracy from the religious leaders. We see this hope and celebration from the Jews when they welcome Jesus into Jerusalem. While in Jerusalem, Jesus shares the parable of the evil farmers. The parable is a story of God’s relationship with Israel. This message looks at the key teaching point from Jesus's parable; He is the stone that the builders rejected and has now become the cornerstone. 2025-03-3034 minBranch ChurchManaging & Investing God's Gifts Well In Luke 19, Jesus shares a parable that focuses on being faithful with what God has entrusted to us. Some are given more, some are given less but all are given by the grace of God so that we could use it for His Kingdom and Glory. How we manage and invest what God has given us matters to the one who gave them! 2025-03-2340 minBranch ChurchThe Dangers of Self Righteousness Luke 18 is a series of events that describe who can approach God. Jesus answered this topic by saying that what is impossible for man is possible through God. This message reinforces the fact we cannot save or justify ourselves. 2025-03-1632 minBranch ChurchA Parable on Heaven & Hell In Luke 16, Jesus gave the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. This parable informs humanity that there is life after death. Our soul will either find itself in heaven or hell. This message shares the truths from this parable and other parts of the Bible to give us a clear picture of the afterlife... and most importantly, how to get to heaven. 2025-03-0938 minBranch ChurchGod's Response to the Lost In Luke 15, the Pharisees ask Jesus why He was eating, teaching and ministering to the “outcasts” of society. Jesus responds to that question with the 3 "lost" parables. In sharing these parables, Jesus extends the heart and actions of God towards the "outcasts" that the Pharisees viewed as inconveniences. This look into the "lost" parables will help the heart that has become bitter and hard towards sinners. 2025-03-0235 minBranch ChurchDon't Miss the Banquet What is the greatest threat to your soul? Whatever keeps you from God. And not every threat will be sin. In fact, for many of us, perhaps most of the greatest threats to our souls are not sin, but some good God himself has given to us. In Luke 14, Jesus shares a story and gives excuses and reasons why people will miss the banquet in heaven. 2025-02-2335 minBranch ChurchThe Lord's Prayer Jesus was a man of prayer. In His humanity, He sought strength and guidance from the Father in prayer. This message looks at Luke 11 where Jesus gives His disciples insight into prayer and teaches them how to pray. 2025-02-1633 minBranch ChurchLove Your Neighbor In Luke 10, Jesus shares the Parable of the Good Samaritan to an expert of the Law. He asked a question to test Jesus but Jesus took it as an opportunity to teach this man and us the importance of loving our neighbor. Oftentimes, our “neighbor” is often not someone we would choose but God would choose for us. Allow this parable to remind you that inconveniences are often opportunities God wants us to pursue in loving our neighbors. 2025-02-0925 minBranch ChurchJesus' Glory is Shown Luke chapter 9 includes 4 events that send the disciples on a roller coaster of emotions. This message takes the listener/viewer on a road trip to relive and discover the truth's about Jesus and His purpose found in this incredible chapter. 2025-02-0239 minBranch ChurchJesus & the Soil of our Heart In Luke 8, Jesus shares the parable of the 4 soils. It describes 4 different ways we respond to the Word of God. This message will encourage you to consider the condition of your heart because that will affect the way you respond to God. 2025-01-2640 minBranch ChurchJesus & the Sabbath In Luke 6, Luke shares 2 occurrences regarding Jesus and the Sabbath. Jesus had broken one of the traditions the Pharisees had attached to the Sabbath. Jesus responds by saying He is over the Sabbath. This message looks at how Jesus is not just over the Sabbath, He became the Sabbath for us and helps answer the question, should Christians still keep the Sabbath? 2025-01-1936 minBranch ChurchJesus Defeats Satan & Is Rejected by Nazareth In Luke 4, Luke records the showdown between Jesus and Satan in the wilderness. There's a lot at stake if Jesus fails. If Satan succeeds in tempting Jesus to sin, then Jesus could not be the perfect, spotless Lamb of God who would take away our sins. Thankfully Jesus does prevail. In the text, Jesus reveals Satan’s strategies against us and how we can defeat him! 2025-01-0539 minBranch ChurchThe Ministry of John the Baptist In Luke 3:1-16, we are introduced to John the Baptist. Isaiah the prophet said that "he was the one shouting in the wilderness." The focus of this message is how John baptized with water but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. The salvation we receive from Jesus is dependent upon us receiving the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. Conversion, faith or baptism is not salvation without the Holy Spirit. 2024-12-2937 min
Branch ChurchThe Prequel to Mary's Christmas Mary's story does not begin in Nazareth or even Bethlehem. It begins in the Garden of Eden. This message looks at the prequel of Mary's story. Specifically focusing on the importance of the virgin birth. 2024-12-2433 minBranch ChurchCome Thou Long Expected Jesus 8 days after the birth of Christ, Mary receives another beautiful encounter. This message looks at Mary's encounter with Simeon and Anna. Just as Simeon and Anna longed for and received the "consolation of Israel," we are encouraged to look towards Jesus' 2nd coming. 2024-12-2235 minBranch ChurchGod is in the Details Luke 2 gives important details surrounding the birth of Christ. This message shares those truths and draws us to understand that God has a plan for your life that is attached to His ultimate plan. 2024-12-1519 minBranch ChurchMary's Faith to Believe Luke 1:1-38 shares the birth announcement of two boys born in supernatural ways. One to a priest named Zechariah and the other to a young virgin named Mary. This message looks at the response to the birth announcement given by the angel Gabriel. Zechariah responded in unbelief and Mary responded in belief. Choose to surrender your plans, dreams and expectations to what God desires and has planned for your life. Then trust and obey Him! 2024-12-0831 min
Branch ChurchHappy 12th Birthday, Branch Church! We turned 12 years old... and that's kind of a big deal! This message looks at where we've been and shares where we are going. It ends by encouraging each believer to grow deep roots of faith. Spiritual growth does not happen by accident. 2024-12-0148 min
Branch ChurchFamilies Need a Church Family Every Christian of every age, whether married or single, needs to belong to a church family. This message looks at the teachings of Jesus, the book of Acts and the letters to the 1st century church as the encouragement needed for each family or individual to be "all in" with a local church family. 2024-11-2432 minBranch ChurchKey Ingredients to Pour into Your Home Individuals and families consist of broken, flawed sinners. With that reality comes dysfunction, disagreements and frustrations. This message imagines what it would look like for God to remove the roof of our home and pour different ingredients into our home like a mixing bowl. 2024-11-1741 minBranch ChurchHeart Transformation Over Behavior Modification In a Christ-centered home, we are more concerned with HEART TRANSFORMATION than we are about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. The reason is because heart transformation leads to behavior modification, but not the other way around. This message helps Christian parents parent the heart. 2024-11-1036 minBranch ChurchBuilding Your Home on Jesus As Christian parents, our kids don’t need us to make them the center of our home. They need us to make Jesus the center of our home and everything we do revolves around Him. This message looks into the sermon of Jesus and how we need to build our home on the "rock," which is Jesus. 2024-11-0339 min
Branch ChurchJesus Casts Out Demons In Matthew 8, Jesus casts out demons from two men. During the exorcism, Jesus has a conversation with the demons. In this conversation, we're given a proper foundation in understanding demonology. This message shares how the Gospel of Jesus secured a decisive victory over Satan and his power. We'll learn that the only power Satan has over the Christian is the power we give him because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. 2024-10-2739 minBranch ChurchThe 10 Lepers In Luke 17, Jesus miraculously healed 10 lepers but only 1 came back and thanked Jesus. When it comes to God, do we love the gifts more than the giver of the gifts? The actions of the 1 gives us the blueprint for how we are to express our thanks to Jesus for all He has done. 2024-10-2035 minBranch ChurchJesus Calms the Storm In Mark 4, Jesus calmed a storm on the sea with His disciples. The disciples were terrified and believed that they were going to die but Jesus was asleep. This became a teaching point for Jesus to His disciples and for us as well. This message will share with us 4 inadequacies that will strengthen our faith and pursuit with Jesus in our everyday walk... even when it feels like "Jesus is asleep." 2024-10-1340 minBranch ChurchThe Woman with the Issue of Blood Have you ever had an issue that defined you? It’s that thing you don’t want anyone to notice… that stubborn weakness, humiliating failure, embarrassing illness, horrible past event, or present struggle with sin. Part 6 in our study through Jesus' miracles, we learn that no matter what we are feeling or experiencing - we take it to Jesus! 2024-10-0627 minBranch ChurchJesus Heals the Blind In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was blind. This message looks at how Jesus still heals people of their spiritual blindness. 2024-09-2944 minBranch ChurchJesus Heals A Paralytic Man Jesus' healing over the paralytic man teaches us that God’s forgiveness is the greater gift than anything we can experience in this world... even a life free of disability, suffering and loss. This message looks at scripture to give us a proper understanding and a renewed perspective over the pain this world and our bodies can give us. 2024-09-2232 minBranch ChurchJesus Raised the Dead Jesus raised 3 people from the dead during His earthly ministry. He did this to show His power over death. This message focuses on the 2 categories in which Jesus has power over. He has power over our spiritual and physical death. 2024-09-1536 minBranch ChurchFeeding of the 5,000 The miracle of Jesus feeding 5,000 people was more than a humanitarian act. This miracle has many key components in how we are to follow Jesus. This message discusses 3 of the main components from this miracle. 2024-09-0836 minBranch ChurchWater into Wine In John 2, Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding in Cana. He miraculously turned water into wine. This message looks at 5 observations found in this text. There are two things we have to understand about receiving a miracle from God. Does it align with God’s will and do we have the faith to receive it? 2024-09-0139 min
Branch ChurchFully Known & Fully Loved This message looks at John 10 where Jesus shares that He is the Good Shepherd. Jesus is willing to love you, knowing everything about you. 2024-08-2515 minBranch ChurchLaying Down Your Rights 2024-08-1837 minBranch ChurchMissed Calls 2024-08-1127 min
Branch ChurchChristians Generate Light not Heat In Titus 3:8-11, the Apostle Paul says there are teachings and discussions that are GOOD & BENEFICIAL and teachings and discussions that are FOOLISH & DIVISIVE. As Christians, we “devote” ourselves to that which is good and beneficial and “refuse to get involved” with that which is foolish and divisive. As you watch this message, allow yourself to take a deep-gospel breath and regain your eternal perspective. 2024-08-0436 minBranch ChurchThe Debt We Owe In this summer sermon, Jose expounds on the beauty of God's forgiveness that covers all of our sin debt. 2024-07-2824 minBranch ChurchHow to Live for Christ in this World In Titus 3:1-8, Paul gives the believer tangible ways you can live for Christ and interact with this world. 2024-07-2141 minBranch ChurchGrace Makes the Difference in Your Life Titus 2:11-14 teaches the believer that God’s grace first saves us and then trains us in godliness and good deeds. It is by God's grace that we are saved and changed for His Glory. 2024-07-1437 minBranch ChurchBelieve & Do What is Right - Part 2 Titus 2:4-10 gives practical insight for how a Christian grows in maturity and health through a church family. God intended the saving Gospel of Jesus to save us, transform us and then work through us to others. One will see that we need the local church and the local church needs us. 2024-07-0739 minBranch ChurchBelieve & Do What is Right - Part 1 Titus 2:1-4 teaches that we must believe what is right then do what is right. There must be a connection between the doctrine we profess and the conduct we display. Both must glorify and exalt God. 2024-06-3040 minBranch ChurchElders Faithfully Teach the Word of God In Titus 1:9-16, Paul continues his qualifications for an elder. This message looks at the importance of teaching in the church of God by the elder/pastor. An elder must understand, obey, teach and defend biblical truths to the congregation. 2024-06-2336 minBranch ChurchQualifications of Church Elders In Titus 1:5-9, the Apostle Paul gives Titus a list of qualifications to fill the role of elder in the churches in Crete. Allow these characteristics to challenge you to grow spiritually. In essence, these are qualities of any spiritually mature believer. 2024-06-1642 minBranch ChurchBelief Shapes Behavior What we believe shapes how we behave and how we behave demonstrates what we believe. And for the Christian, the world watches how we behave more closely than what we believe. 2024-06-0944 min
Branch ChurchWe are Part of Something Bigger than Ourselves The book of Ruth wants to teach us that God's purpose for the life of his people is to connect us to something far greater than ourselves. God wants us to know that when we follow him, our lives always mean more than we think they do. For the Christian there is always a connection between the ordinary events of life and the eternal work of God in history. Everything we do in obedience to God, no matter how small, is significant. 2024-06-0233 minBranch ChurchLiving A Life of Honor Matters to God In Ruth 3, Naomi and Ruth are running out of time. The harvest is just about over and Boaz will be returning home. He obviously is not making a move, so Naomi comes up with a plan of her own to get Ruth and Boaz married. It turns out to not be the greatest advice, but it works because Boaz had a great amount of honor and integrity. There is a lot we can learn from the two of them in this situation. When Boaz acted with integrity, he was declaring that God was in control and He would provide.2024-05-2640 minBranch ChurchThere are No Accidents with God Romans 2 introduces us to Ruth and Boaz. The question surrounding the love story of Ruth and Boaz is… did all of this just happen by accident, fate or of God? Even when it appears God is silent, He is still working! 2024-05-1940 minBranch ChurchThe Best is Yet to Come We all face loss, tragedy and hardship. These tragedies and hard times can lead to bitterness, isolation and a feeling that God has abandoned us. The first chapter of Ruth shows us how God is working things out in ways we cannot even imagine. We just need to patiently trust Him. 2024-05-1243 min
Branch ChurchToo Many Hypocrites "There are too many hypocrites in churches!" This message is to encourage Christians to be more aware and intentional in helping people know and follow Jesus. 2024-05-0542 minBranch ChurchCan the Bible Be Trusted? We live in a world that increasingly disregards the Bible and scoffs at claims that it is the inerrant Word of God. As Christians, then, how do we answer those who challenge our faith in this book? This message looks at 2 Peter 1 and shows and gives us compelling evidence for why we can stake our lives and ultimately, our eternities on the truths of the Bible. 2024-04-2840 minBranch ChurchBut What About Science? Science seeks the truth about our natural world.Scripture reveals the truth about our supernatural God.The conflict between science and faith comes from either misunderstanding science or misinterpreting the Bible.God expects the more we study nature and science the more it will point towards Him. God is not scared of science. Faith and science belong to each other. 2024-04-2135 min
Branch Church2 Disciples on the Road to Emmaus Luke 24 shares an interaction the resurrected Jesus had with 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their dreams of Jesus rescuing them from Rome had died with Him on the cross. They were looking for a Geopolitical King to liberate them physically from Rome, instead they got a Servant King, intent on liberating their soul from sin. When God doesn't meet our expectations, we are tempted to lose faith. This message shows how Jesus opened their eyes to His plans and gave them greater faith and hope in the process. 2024-03-2436 minBranch ChurchSimon Peter It was the worst thing Simon Peter ever did!... He denied knowing Jesus 3 times and Jesus even gave him a heads up. Yikes! Simon Peter's sin against Jesus was great but Jesus' grace was greater! Jesus would use this failure for Peter's greater purpose, which was "to feed His sheep." This message gives us a great reminder that failure isn’t final. And that a failed Christian isn’t a finished Christian. 2024-03-1742 minBranch ChurchMary Magdalene Mary Magdalene was the first person to witness the resurrected Jesus. Her life was dramatically transformed by the power of Jesus. Mary is proof that you are not defined by your past. Maybe, like Mary, you’re struggling against demonic forces, addictions or sinful habits you can’t break. Mary says to you. I had seven demons in me. But here is the truth found in the power of Jesus! There is more healing in Him than there is sickness in you, more forgiveness in Him than there is sin in us. There is no struggle, no addiction, no brok...2024-03-1037 min
Branch ChurchThe Death & Life of our Words Our words are SO powerful. Proverbs says that “the tongue can bring death or life.” That’s a pretty bold statement and a powerful reality. Our words either give life or take life. As Christians, we should strive to use our words in a way that gives life! 2024-03-0333 minBranch ChurchDirect Your Children onto the Right Path In Proverbs 22:6, Solomon instructs a parent to fulfill their God-given role to "direct their children onto the right path." This isn't a passive approach to parenting but an intentional one. This message looks to give 3 encouragements for parents found in this proverb as they navigate the incredible privilege and responsibility God has given them! 2024-02-2538 minBranch ChurchHow to Overlook being Wronged In Proverbs 19:11, Solomon encourages us to overlook being wronged. But overlooking offenses is hard to do! This message shares how we overlook offenses is by looking up to God (1 Peter 2:19). God is more than able to invade our tunnel vision and free us to overlook being wronged. 2024-02-1831 minBranch ChurchDirect Your Heart "Follow your heart" is a familiar phrase that represents a belief that our heart will lead us to true happiness if we just have the courage to listen to it. But what it really means is “pursue what you desire.” Solomon (and the whole Bible) is going to say that this belief is both misleading and dangerous. He will say, not to "follow your heart" but "direct your heart" towards God. This message looks at 3 biblical ways you can direct your heart towards God. 2024-02-1134 minBranch ChurchTrue Wisdom Begins with God The fear of the Lord is having a right perspective on who we are and who God is. If we want to understand the world around us, according to the Word of God in Proverbs, this fear is the foundation of all of our understanding of Him. True wisdom begins with God. 2024-02-0442 min
Branch ChurchDo Not Return to Egypt To God, getting the people out of Egypt was easy. Getting “Egypt out of His people” that would be a much more difficult task. The Israelites had settled with deliverance from Egypt when freedom in Canaan was God's ultimate plan. This message takes the lessons from the Israelite's and applies them to the Christian. That lesson is to not go back Egypt or settle with the wilderness... God has a plan for your life! Trust and obey Him! 2024-01-2137 minBranch ChurchGod Will Make A Way Once we experience God's salvation and deliverance, we expect God will protect us from pain and heartache. "Life should be easier with God, right?" And then life hits! Be careful not to let what you expected keep you from what God wants you to experience. This message reminds us that we don’t have to fear what we face when we know who we’re trusting in. 2024-01-1434 minBranch ChurchYou Need a Deliverer Jesus calls us to experience true freedom—yet far too many Christian's face seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles. How can we get unstuck from life's pains and problems? The answer is that YOU NEED A DELIVERER. This message parallels how God sent Moses to help deliver the Israelites from Pharaoh. Israel’s deliverance through Moses points directly to our deliverance through Christ. 2024-01-0734 min
Branch ChurchWhen Heaven Stayed Sin in the garden brought death and decay but Jesus in heaven "will make all things new." This message focuses on 3 “news” that will take place with Jesus in the new heaven. 2023-12-3137 minBranch ChurchWhen Heaven Arrived In the Christmas story, the angels told the shepherds, "I bring you good news of GREAT JOY that will be for all the people." This “GREAT JOY for all people” is not centered on a DAY but on a PERSON. This message relates the "great joy" the angels described with the parable of the hidden treasure. The treasure of heaven, through Jesus, is greater than any earthly treasure. 2023-12-2428 minBranch ChurchWhen Heaven Announced Isaiah 7:14 says, "...the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’)." The mystery and awe of the Christmas story is centered on the virgin birth. This message looks to answer the question, why the Virgin birth? 2023-12-1733 minBranch ChurchWhen Heaven Separated The Christmas story is the story of heaven coming down to earth. This message looks at how God never intended to "leave" earth and be separated from mankind. Sin brought separation but Jesus came and restored us to a right relationship with God. 2023-12-1039 min
Branch ChurchUnified Mission Collective unity in the overall mission of Jesus is vital to the local church. This message looks at scripture to help us understand the importance of unity and the destruction of divisiveness. 2023-12-0341 minBranch ChurchRelational Accountability One of the most important symptoms of a Healthy Church could be relational accountability. It's a sensitive topic for many but Galatians 6:1 teaches us that loving one another in the church involves humbly sharing responsibility for one another’s holiness in our lives. 2023-11-2639 minBranch ChurchFervent Prayer Healthy churches pray. As Christian’s, prayer can be hard and inconsistent. It should be a daily priority and an incredible blessing we have in our relationship with God… BUT, life gets busy, we get distracted and our prayer life can take a hit. This message gives us insight into the first century church's devotion to prayer. 2023-11-1239 minBranch ChurchRadical Generosity A healthy church is a "radically generous" church. This message looks at a variety of encounters Jesus had with different individuals in the Gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us to keep our eyes on the Kingdom of Heaven. If we do not learn how to lay up treasures in heaven, we will inevitably settle for the treasures of earth — and miss out on something far more lasting and satisfying. 2023-10-2939 minBranch ChurchLoving Community A loving community of believers is essential in the health of a local church family. This message looks at 1 Peter 3:8 and addresses the differences between unrealistic views towards church community verses biblical attitudes of Christ followers. How are we to respond when our high expectations of church community fall short? 2023-10-2236 minBranch ChurchBiblical Nourishment Faithful biblical nourishment through the preaching of God's Word is vital to the overall health of a local church family. Our first of 8 character traits of a healthy church begins in 2 Timothy 3:16-4:4. 2023-10-1535 min
Branch ChurchJust Because God is Silent Doesn't Mean He's Still Joseph's life was filled with betrayal and heartbreak. It seemed God had gone silent on him but God was faithful. Throughout Joseph's story the phrase, "and the Lord was with Joseph" is mentioned multiple times. Be encouraged that God is with you. 2023-10-0829 minBranch ChurchGod is Working on You While You Wait As we pray and wait on God, God is working in the background to accomplish His will but He's also working on us! Why does He do this? How does He do this? The Bible gives these answers. This message looks at 4 ways God will work on us while we are in His "waiting room." 2023-10-0129 minBranch ChurchI feel "ghosted" by God... now what? What do you do when you feel "ghosted" by God? Is it normal to feel distant and silent from God? The uncertainty brings anxiety and doubt that Satan can manipulate and cause serious problems in our lives spiritually. This message answers these questions and highlights the truth - "If God is silent, He's not absent." 2023-09-2437 min
Branch ChurchThe Role of Prayer in Spiritual Warfare There is a strong and powerful relationship between putting on the armor of God and praying. These two belong together; in fact, one grows out of the other. The eternal words of God found in Ephesians 6:18-20, will change your spiritual life. In all the weaponry God has provided for us in this spiritual fight, let us not forget or neglect the power of prayer! 2023-09-1728 minBranch ChurchGod's Armor Against Satan's Strategies More and more people are beginning to doubt the existence of Satan. The Apostle Paul, Jesus and all of the New Testament writers believed in the existence of Satan. In Ephesians 6:10-17, Paul writes to the Ephesians about how they are to “stand against all the different strategies” of the devil. You may be wounded from "battle" but you are not defeated. 2023-09-1039 minBranch ChurchJesus is My Boss In Ephesians 6:5-9, the Apostle Paul addresses the employer/employee relationship. The takeaways from these 5 verses are to let all earthly obedience be obedience to Christ. 2023-09-0339 minBranch ChurchThe Discipleship of Children Begins in the Home Being a parent in 2023 is hard! Being a child in 2023 is hard! Most Christian parents want to raise their kids to know and follow God but it can be hard when there are so many voices fighting for influence. In Ephesians 6:1-4, the Apostle Paul is going to give 4 short verses on the subject of parenting. The aim of this message is for parents to renew their commitment to God and to disciple their children. 2023-08-2741 minBranch ChurchThe Mystery of God's Design for Marriage In Ephesians 5:21-33, the Apostle Paul reveals the mystery surrounding marriage. God’s design for marriage stands true today and He knows what will bring truth, harmony, joy and fulfillment to all who follow it. 2023-08-1339 minBranch ChurchWhy Singing in Church is Important In Ephesians 5:18-20, we'll look at 5 reasons why singing in church is important. 2023-07-2332 minBranch ChurchLiving Out the Christian Walk As Christians, how are we supposed to interact with our surroundings, community and loved ones? We want others to experience the hope, purpose and fulfillment of Jesus but we do not want to come across as pushy or weird. In Ephesians 5:1-17, the Apostle shares practical truth's for how a Christian can live out their faith walk. 2023-07-1637 minBranch ChurchThrow Off & Put On In Ephesians 4:21-32, the Apostle Paul gives practical ways we can "throw off" our sinful nature and "put on" our Spirit nature. The conclusion that we'll come to is that Christian morality is the experience of an inner miracle. 2023-07-0942 minBranch ChurchTrue Life Change Comes from Jesus In Ephesians 4:17-24, the Apostle Paul addresses the natural state of the human heart before Christ. He concludes that before Christ we wander in spiritual darkness and alienated from God. The cure to our natural state condition is Jesus alone. True life change can only come through Jesus... God's answer for mankind. 2023-07-0235 minBranch ChurchThe Role of Spiritual Gifts in Spiritual Maturity In Ephesians 4:7-16, the Apostle Paul addresses the importance of spiritual gifts in the local church. Everyone in the church using their spiritual gifts benefits the church family to help bring spiritual maturity. It doesn’t matter what gift you have. All that matters is that you use your gift(s) to benefit the body of Christ (the Church). 2023-06-2542 minBranch ChurchProper Theology Leads to Proper Living For the Christian, proper theology should always lead to proper living. If it doesn’t, then there is something wrong with our theology or our understanding of it. In Ephesians 4:1-6, the Apostle Paul addresses the importance of having correct theology in real churches with real people. 2023-06-1835 minBranch ChurchGod is More Than Able In Ephesians 3:20-21, the Apostle Paul shares that God is more than able to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. This message focuses on the ability of God and how it should lead us to pray big prayers to God. 2023-06-1132 minBranch ChurchPraying for a Spiritual Breakthrough Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Why do we as Christians plateau spiritually? Could it be as simple as this… WE DON’T ASK GOD FOR IT? God wants us to experience His joy, peace and purpose. In Ephesians 3:14-19, the Apostle Paul prays for a spiritual breakthrough. This message looks at 3 statements from Paul's recorded prayer to the church in Ephesus that we can find encouragement and spiritual breakthrough. 2023-06-0431 minBranch ChurchGod Uses Unlikely People for His Cause In Ephesians 3:1-13, we see that God specializes in using ORDINARY PEOPLE to do EXTRAORDINARY THINGS. It doesn’t matter who we are. It matters who He is. Paul completely trusted God... even while writing from a Roman prison cell. This message will give you a proper perspective on the Gospel for your life. 2023-05-2841 minBranch ChurchUnity in Diversity One of the greatest issues within the first-century church was the issue between the Jews and Gentiles. Ephesians 2:11-22 address what diversity in unity looks like in the church. The greater the unity within a church, the more power that church will have to reach their community. 2023-05-2138 minBranch ChurchOpen the Eyes of Our Heart In Ephesians 1:15-23, the Apostle Paul records a prayer for the Ephesian believers. It wasn’t a prayer that focused on their finances, health or relationships but a prayer that God would give them a “spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him… and that the eyes of their hearts would be opened.” This message allows us to see that God has so much more for us to see, understand and know. 2023-05-0730 min
Law Talk Podcast#106- Morgan AdairThe Kickin' Lawyer is joined by Morgan Adair with Autism Centers of Tennessee in this episode of the weekly Law Talk Podcast! Law Talk Podcast streams LIVE every Tuesday at 5pm CST on the Kickin' Lawyer Facebook page. Full episodes are available on the Kickin' Lawyer YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. This is FOR INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT ONLY. NOT INTENDED AS LEGAL ADVICE! If you have a real legal matter seek a licensed attorney in your area. Listening to this podcast does NOT make Jere Mason (or any other lawyer featured) your lawyer!2022-11-2335 min
Branch Church2020 Clear vision is important in any organization - including the church. This message answers the question, where are we going as a church in 2020? Pastor Mason will lay out our vision and strategy that supports our mission as a church. 2020-01-1250 minBranch Church2020 Clear vision is important in any organization - including the church. This message answers the question, where are we going as a church in 2020? Pastor Mason will lay out our vision and strategy that supports our mission as a church. 2020-01-1250 min
The Great Fantasy Baseball InvitationalTGFBI | Episode 70: Beat The Shift (w/Ellen Adair)Episode 70: NL East EpisodeGuest – Ellen AdairStrategy Section -Draft / Auction StrategyGeneral draft strategyDoes it change year to year?Does it change draft to draft within the same year?Auction nominations / bidsDo you nominate players you want to bid on, or players you do not want to buy?Do you / should you bid on every player?Should you price enforce?Hometown leaguesDo players in hometown leagues cost more in drafts/auctions?Do you purchase hometown/favorites, or stay away from them?NL...2019-12-031h 16
Branch ChurchHappy 6th Birthday! Pastor Mason's spends our 6th birthday celebrating all God has done and casting vision towards our future. 2018-12-0250 minBranch ChurchHappy 6th Birthday! Pastor Mason's spends our 6th birthday celebrating all God has done and casting vision towards our future. 2018-12-0250 min