Branch Life Podcast

God calls us to give our lives to the church and this is exactly what Stephen did. Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit, devotion to prayer, and the ministry of the word. By his example, the ministry multiplied. Our greatest calling is to build the Church but how is this executed? Join us as we unfold how Stephen, one of our Founding Fathers, demonstrated how God uses the ordinary to become extraor...

Perfect parenting will not make perfect kids! If you are faced with the pains of a prodigal child, the child must find it in their heart to make the choice to repent and flee from returned rebellion. Building practical tips to help nurture your own heart during this difficult span of life will help bring you closer to God, help you understand it's not your fault, and to be the friend your child wa...

Now is the time to see the fruits of your labor! The friendship years allow you, as a parent, to sit back and watch your child navigate through life while loving generously. Parenting your adult child (19+) is all about the friendship years but first, you need to know what are healthy principles to apply to this relationship. Join the conversation to see how healthy boundaries and communication ca...

Like it or not, our teens are off the bench and in the game. What an exciting time to see how this stage helps reflect what has already been taught during the discipline and training years. Now it's time to let your teen start to make choices on their own while the parents get to help guide them on the decision process. Join us as we learn how to coach and empower our teens to strengthen their cha...

No Matter your size, extra tall or just small, there is always a Yertle inside of us all. From the parent to the child, discipline is imperative to helping everyone grow. Join us as we dive into learning what children's basic needs are along with parenting discipline principles that transform a child when done in love. This episode of Parenting Through Proverbs will be focusing on parenting kids 1...

Did you ever wish parenting came with a handbook guide? Join us as we start this five-week parenting series on Parenting Through the Proverbs. Let's learn from the wisest person, King Solomon, and have fun learning from Dr. Seuss while learning biblical truths to live by; focusing on the person our children will be rather than the places they'll go.

What is your New Year's resolution? Have you ever thought about a Spiritual resolution along a worldly need? As we dive into Psalms 90, we will dig deep and examine the truths in our lives and learn how to appreciate the days God set before us here in the new year.

What to remember when you see a baby this Christmas season.

Angels are powerful and are sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation. During this Christmas season, we can learn from the angels through the examples they give us about following Jesus. It is comforting to know that Angels are sent directly from God! They are here to protect us and in return, we can learn how to proclaim God without shame, just as the Angels did. Let's...

What is the miracle behind the star during the Birth of Christ and how does it apply to our lives today? The star gave direct light to guide the wise men to our savior, Christ Jesus's, birth. We as Christians are to radiate that same light daily. Join us as we discover what daily practices Christians do every day to be like Christ. During this Christmas season let your light shine!

Did the TV dinner kill breaking bread? Dinner went from engagement to entertainment. Have you ever wondered what Breading Bread means and how it correlates with Hospitality? This simple act can be life-changing to everyone you are connected to; either strangers, neighbors, or friends. Join us on how you can experience deeper relationships with those around you and how through the power of Christ,...

What is fellowship, why do we need it, and what do we do with it? Join us as we discover imperative rhythms we, as the church, should apply in our lives to help protect us and show love towards one another, and helps us grow. A church that thrives must be filled with people who love each other!

Join us as we pinpoint four marks and four obsessions which make The Church last. Throughout these principles, you will find that the church needs to be DEVOTED to the TRUTH. We can not look within ourselves to find the truth, TRUTH is given by Jesus and you will learn how to apply these truths and prayerfully consider how to be devoted to God's word. -Acts 2:42-47

The Church is not a building! So what is the church and what does it look like? In this message, we will learn that the church is a follower(s) of Christ. God calls us to Him, through the Holy Spirit, to empower us for His mission. Stay tuned to learn about what this mission is all about, what power we have through the Holy Spirit, and what it looks like when we are living a life devoted to God. W...

The promises of God are always worth the wait! We will unpack these truths and will learn that God's promises are the power you need for what's next. How can you receive this power? Listen in to discover which tool you need to receive this power and what the purpose of this power is for your life.

Today's panel discussion will inspire you to take the next step in your spiritual journey and empower you as you listen to how Godly people have influenced others to help deepen their spiritual journey. What is your next step in this season of life?

Do you see value in being part of a local church? What would you tell others about the church? In today's sermon, you will learn five reasons to be "All In" with the church and how people don't enter a church, the church enters a building.

Every Christian has a story! Baptism is God's way of celebrating. What is baptism? Why should I be baptized? What is the meaning of baptism? During this teaching, you will find the answers to these questions along with what your primary requirement is in order to be baptized.

We all have a story to share whether it is a movie, song, conversation, etc. We as Christians need to share THE story. People matter to God. His love for people should drive us to share his love and who we are to Him. Stay tuned to discover the 5 reasons we need to share the story as ambassadors of Christ.

Did you ever wonder if we can live a life with Christ without the power of the Holy Spirit? In this message, we will discover four roles of the Holy Spirit and how God reveals himself, to us, through the Holy Spirit, and how it changes us from the inside out. God's close relationship with us is for our benefit, not His!

The Bible is the food for our spiritual lives; it is vital to our lives. In today's message, you will discover five reasons why we should be reading the Bible on a daily basis.

Worshiping God, through prayer, is the most powerful thing we can do! Believers need to evaluate their personal prayer life and learn how to have an energetic prayer rhythm. In this sermon, you will see how powerful prayer is and how it changes you!

YOUR NEW IDENTITY -John 2:23-3:6 You are so much more to God than you can imagine! Join us as we discover how we are identified with a new life after accepting Christ into your life, born again.

Church HURT is particularly destructive because it keeps us from what we need most. In today's sermon, we will learn what we need most is to be with the people of God, we need to be in the presence of God, and worship God in spirit and in truth.

Keys to Goal Setting: set long-term goals and involve God in the process. When You Set Long-Term Goals, Prioritize the Long-Term over the Short-Term.