There are two kings that are battling for control in our lives. One must die so that the other can rule. The gifts of the wise men were gifts for a King, and represent the gifts we can give to Jesus.

Don’t be substituted, be the substitution.

Recap: We are finishing the sermon series from the book of Ruth. Adversity and Redemption. The first sermon I preached about repentance. Naomi’s repentance of the decision to leave Bethlehem during famine brought her back into God’s people, where God was blessing, and into a season of harvest. The second…

The Lord offers His followers rest from surviving life’s trials.

There are decisions that become defining moments in life. Those decisions that have negative outcomes can always be repented and returned from.

What we so often desire is of no significance when compared to the matter of our eternal soul. 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride…

Welcome to Branches Church! This is one of my favorite Sundays every year. All Nations Sunday! We have had a great time in worship and we are going to have a great time after service with some awesome food. Guests here today…we are thrilled that you are here to celebrate with us. Thank you for being…