Branch Life Podcast

What is a covenant and does it have any significance in my life? Today in pt. 2 of "Repentance Matters" we will learn that we are all covenant breakers but God is the covenant maker instituting a new covenant with His blood and we must give to the service of our God. Join us as we learn about our covenant with God and discover ways to give God our firstfruits.

Repentance is turning from sin and towards God. What are the necessary first steps of repentance? Today in Nehemiah 9:1-37 we will learn how the Israelites separated themselves and confessed their sins and iniquities. What daily rhythms do you have to turn from your sins? Are you focused on yourself or getting right with God?

How do we know what traditions matter to God? Some traditions help; others hurt. In Nehemiah's day, the nation of Israel discovered a forgotten tradition. Their experience helps us learn the marks of helpful traditions.

What does revival look like? Learn four marks of renewal and how revival brings new life when you are on fire for the Lord.

Anything built by the book must begin and end with God’s Word.

Anything built by the book will last. As Nehemiah chapter 8 gives an imperative example of reading from the book of the law (the Bible for us), the people worshiped the Lord in a way that is becoming obsolete in society. Do you give your full attention to the Lord? Join us as we unfold ways to posture our daily lives, devote our time to the Lord, and cling to the truths of holding the Bible as our...

When building anything that will last, people [relationships] matter most. We have walls in our lives, that surround us and also interfere with relationships. Do you allow walls to interfere with others and your relationship with God? Join us as we learn how to have our relationship with God as our foundation to keep our guard down and fill our lives with people as Christ planned.

When you grieve, there is an act of acceptance that is key to approaching your days. When Christ is the center of your mindset, the griever can still mourn but move forward in a transforming way through worship, healthy routines, realizing things may not be able to change, and accepting that your story is not finished. Pastor Josh wraps up this Good Grief series and you can learn from our panel di...

Where do we find the love of Jesus in our broken world and how can sorrow be an invitation to deeper communion with God? Join us as we learn the truth of sadness is necessary and how the love of Jesus is found at the intersection of Joy and Sadness.

Anger is often a pain someone deals with during grief. Can we be angry but have no sin? Join us as we welcome our guest speaker, Tim Doering, as he discusses what anger is in grief and how it can destroy relationships with those around you. The way you process grief can weaken your relationship with God or draw you closer to Him. If you give your anger directly to the Lord, there is healing in His...

What is grief and is there hope within our grief? Through all circumstances, there is a process, especially with grief. Join us as we welcome our guest speaker, Jim Comenzo, as he walks you through how you experience, express, and choose to allow grief to make us better, not bitter.

Is there more to life here on earth? During the Christmas Crazy, Christ allows you to experience the season's craziness. As he was born his greatest gift was salvation and the ministry of reconciliation. Join us as we reveal how we, as believers in Jesus Christ, can experience a new destination after life on earth, a new record, a new life here on earth, and so much more. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and savior of our world.

Would you be content with a manager this Christmas season? In whatever situation, we need to learn to be content. God will always provide us with what we need. Once you find that contentment in your heart, there are beautiful life-changing treasures that give you peace, especially during Christmas. Join us as we learn the secret of how to be content and how God helps in every circumstance. Philipp...

Why is it that we are typically anxious around the Christmas season? With the hustle of the holidays, we often lose peace in our hearts. Jesus is the only one who brings peace back into our anxious hearts, and the only way to do so is through prayer and supplication. Join us as we learn how to regain our peace this Christmas season.

Do you ever struggle with believing that God will do what He promises through us? We can be reassured that no Good Works is done alone since we are God's tools to help us accomplish His plan. Join us in our last session in our Good Works series and be encouraged as we discover three guarantees that God gives to us while we do Good Works for Him.

Do you ever lose sight of who you are working for? We are told in the book of Colossians to work heartily for the Lord and not for men. In today's society, it is easy to lose your vision and forget who you are working for while trying to get even and losing contentment. Join us today for encouraging truths on keeping our hard work focused on God's rewards instead of man's edification.

Do you consider yourself a generous person? Do you budget your time and finances to give generously without strings attached? Generous people give constantly, habitually, and systematically over a lifetime but radical generosity is rare even within the church. Join us today as we seek biblical guidance on how generosity is important through Nehemiah, a Widow, and the Good Samaritan.

What is the Biblical view on Poverty? How did it start, will it ever subside, and who's there to run to? Have you ever considered Good Works to help the poor? If Christ laid down his own life for us, we too need to do the same for our brothers and sisters. We need to love with action and truth. But how do we do this within our busy lives that are often focused on ourselves? Join us as we learn how...

Do you really work hard? It takes hard work to be known for good work. We are told that our good works do not save us, so what is the point of doing good? We, as followers of Christ Jesus, were created to have our light shine before others so they may see our good works and be examples of Christ. Join us as we discover how saved people serve people no matter how difficult the task is while buildin...

Are we guaranteed a troubled-free leadership journey when we are leading and trusting with God? Many examples in the Bible show God-fearing people leading, God's way, but the enemy still attacks. What should we do when trouble comes? Nehemiah reminds us not to be afraid, remember the Lord is great and awesome, and will fight for us! During this finale of our LEAD series, we will learn how to keep...

How do great leaders make more leaders rather than more followers? Nehemiah had 60 different named leaders help rebuild the wall. So what was his secret? Join us as we learn how to teach, appoint, and allow others to serve so your load as a leader lightens because you can share the load while watching them develop their leadership skills.

What is the cost of being a leader? Influential leaders look before they lead and consider the cost. After prayerfully considering your leadership role, do you know God's clear vision on which path or decision you need to make in any area of life? We as leaders need to look and listen to God's voice. Join us as we learn how Nehemiah set an amazing example of listening to God's voice to prepare for...

If you could ask for anything, what would you ask for? Outstanding leadership is not afraid to ask questions. Your Big Ask becomes your reality when God has the same plan for you. Nehemiah asked a big question and God provided. Join us as we discover great leadership questions to ask and how we need to be in constant communication with God in all our leadership roles.

What is your terrible privilege? We all have our weaknesses, but when we are weak, God is strong. Influential leaders turn their obstacles into opportunities despite their imperfections, this is what forms our character and our leadership style. Join us as we learn how God transforms our powerless flaws into new strengths, only by the power of our almighty God.