Branch Church

Jesus left us with a gift but we long for our reward – HEAVEN! This message looks at 3 reminders from Philippians 3:20 about heaven.

King Herod did his best to eliminate Jesus because He was a threat to his kingdom. On the other hand, the shepherds heard the same birth announcement and experienced Jesus/Christmas. You can either eliminate, deny, miss or experience Christmas. The gift of Jesus is for everyone.

Joseph teaches us that faith is not absent of doubt. In fact, the best thing that happened to Joseph could have been the very thing he missed! What if the disappointment you're experiencing is a bridge to God’s destiny?

God's plans almost always involve WAITING! 700 separated Isaiah's words about a Promised Messiah and the birth of Jesus. Simeon waited for the Promised Messiah and saw Him. Simeon possessed 3 things that helped him wait for Jesus.

It’s great to pause, reflect and praise God for what He has done in and through the ministry at Branch Church through the past 8 years! BUT, we must always be asking, what’s next? Where do we go from here?

Jesus concludes His time with His disciples in the upper room with prayer. YOU and "everyone who will believe" were included in this prayer! His prayer for us was His desire for us to be in unity.

Jesus told His disciples in John 16 that joy would come out of His death. This message looks at the joy found in the cross of Jesus.

In John 14, Jesus promised His disciples that He would leave them with "a gift" - the Holy Spirit. This gift lives inside each believer to lead, guide and direct us to truth. Unfortunately, too many Christians have the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives but live as though He doesn’t exist.

The night before Jesus was betrayed and crucified He said that it was best for them that He go away. How is that possible? In John 14:7-11, Jesus is going to give reasons why it's best for Him to leave.

In John 14:1, Jesus told His disciples to not let their hearts be troubled. He said this because a "troubled heart" reveals our lack of trust in God. When we find ourselves in times of worry, discontentment, confusion or agitation it's important to remember this incredible statement of hope.