Branch Church

Bad theology hurts people! John’s letter is a direct response to heresy in defense of the gospel and the Christian faith. We may not have the exact same historical heresies in the modern Christian faith, but we do have the same heart struggles. In 1 John 1:1-4, John will give us 4 essential doctrinal truths that we'll unpack in this sermon.

God created you to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Engaging in the body of Christ and His mission includes us but goes beyond us. This message looks at Acts 2:42-47 and draws out 6 characteristics found in the first church in Jerusalem.

If your past—your hardships, pain, or struggles—have felt like weighted chains and have affected your relationship with God, it’s time to allow the truth of God’s Word to set you free! Allow God's Word to teach you that pain and suffering are not obstacles from being used by God, but opportunities that enrich His greater purpose for our lives.

For thousands of years the deep question of "why am I here" has been asked. God tells us through His Word that we were not born an accident or out of chance. We were made for more! This message looks at Colossians 1:13 and draw out 3 truth's that help answer the question, why am I here?

2 Samuel 24 is the final chapter of David's life, focusing on his moral failure, the consequences of his actions and God’s mercy. This message reveals God to us in 4 distinct ways and leaves us with a picture of hope in Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 22 is a song from King David. It's a personal song to God that describes God as his hope, rescuer and restorer. This message will show us how God can be our hope, rescuer and restorer. All because of a Jesus!

David had failed God, but God did not fail David. Even though David needed to endure the consequences of his sins, God did not forsake David. In fact, God restores David's kingdom and through the pain of God's disciple, God did work in his heart. This was seen in how David responds to Shimei, Mephibosheth and Barzillai.

David's sins were forgiven but he still suffered the consequences. You can always be forgiven but you can't un-sin. Despite the harvest of David's sin, God was at work. This message focuses on how God uses our mistakes to grow us deeper and closer to Him. God is not rejecting you, He is restoring you.

David's story in 2 Samuel 12 illustrates the anatomy of biblical confession, highlighting the importance of recognizing and owning one's sins before God. Through the prophet Nathan, God confronts David, leading him to confess his sins and seek forgiveness, as depicted in Psalm 51. True confession involves a broken spirit and repentance, which God desires and does not reject.