Branch Church

Jesus calls the Christian to be a PEACEMAKER! Peacemaking has more to do with Jesus IN US than what "they" do TO US.

How do you deal with personal criticisms from others? How do you process them, learn from them, and determine which ones are accurate and which ones are not? According to scripture, it is important to LISTEN and FOLLOW wise and godly criticism.

What do we do when WE ARE THE SOURCE OF OUR “TRIGGERS?” What consumes your mind, will control your life. This message will give you 3 POSITIVE PROMISES (with scripture) to help you “have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

Unfortunately, people sometimes say and do things that are careless, blunt, insensitive or even mean-spirited. While we can’t control the intentions or behavior of others, we can determine how we will act. We can choose to not be triggered or offended.

The local church plays a major role in advancing the Kingdom of God. It's important for each Christian to grow spiritually and participate in the work of the Kingdom through the local church. In fact, God gives so we can invest in the Kingdom of God!

Without love a church will lose its effectiveness IN & OUTSIDE the walls of the church. This message looks at our church culture and encourages us to identify and eliminate odors in the church.

God designed the church with you in mind! I need you! You need me! We need each other! No one is beyond the need of community!

One of the most misunderstood doctrines in all Christianity today is ECCLESIOLOGY – the Church. Even amongst Christians! When it comes to the church - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE GOSPEL! This message looks to share the importance of the Gospel concerning the local church.

Is God fair? It's a fair question. But even many religious people who think He is can't explain some of the tough questions that cause many to think He isn't. What calamity are you facing? What trial is before you? Worship God, not because of your hardship, but because of His sovereignty and glory. When you get to Heaven, it will all be explained. Until that day, we live on promises and not on explanations.

The first Christmas carol was sung by Mary after she received the news that she was the chosen mother of God's Son. This news is incredibly wonderful but terrifying. Mary was single, and an unwed mother in a religion and culture where that meant ostracism or death. Her response was worship over worry.