Branches Church

Upside down Kingdom... turning the other cheek is not about being walked on, it's about walking like Jesus. What is a kingdom response when we are hurt, angry or wronged?

There is a lot of talk around Christianity about a Kingdom. This gives some serious Lord of the Rings vibes which can make it feel outdated and irrelevant. This series, we are going to look at the Kingdom of God, what it is, what it looks like and most importantly, how we get to be a part of it. Spoiler alert: it is going to challenge your way of thinking! Join us for this brand new series “Upside...

When God becomes our go to source for comfort when we are in the midst of trouble and pain, we find the grace to live an abundant life in Christ no matter the external circumstances.

We’re all looking for belonging, hope, and purpose. In John 1, Jesus invited a handful of people to “Come and See”—and through that simple invitation, the world was never the same. This episode, we’re exploring the power of invitation, the beauty of belonging, and the miracles that still happen when people meet Jesus. Bring a friend. You never know what one invitation could do.

This week we are taking a look at what the followers of Jesus did immediately following the resurrection. It may surprise you, but it is important that we do not miss it.

It is easy to think that because Jesus did something great for us, that we need to pay him back. Unfortunately, many of us try to pay him back by doing good things and being nice. This week, we are looking at Jesus’ work, and ultimately how we need to respond.

Has it ever seemed strange to you that the cross (a Roman execution device) is the symbol of Christians? You aren’t alone. This week we are exploring the beauty in the pain of Jesus’ death.

Peter’s walk with Jesus was a wild ride—stormy seas, voices of glory thundering from the heavens, breathtaking triumphs, and the cold grip of chains! Through it all, he faced the unknown, just as WE will. But here’s the truth we can’t miss: our hope must soar beyond our breakthroughs and breakdowns—it’s got to rest in something unshakable, something eternal – and that IS WHO JESUS IS!

This week we are looking at how our culture of hurry is hurting us and those around us and what we can do to change that.

Life  can be  busy ! From Soccer practice, work, class and everything in between there is  plenty  to keep us  occupied . In the  busyness  of life, are we making a point to stay  connected  to our  walk  with  God ? Or are we  distracted  with the “ busy ” of our  lives ? Join us this  Sunday  as we look at what it means to keep our  eyes   on   Jesus  in the middle of the“ busy ”.

The wisest man to ever live (King Solomon) said “Guard your heart above all else…” He saw it as a non-negotiable. We should as well! This week we are looking at what it looks like to set up Guardrails around your heart.

Think of all the things we do for money, much of our lives are driven by our desire to “have enough.” Jesus said some pretty radical things about money that challenge, well, everyone!

Romantic relationships are something that naturally drive us in life. How do we navigate these relationships in a healthy and God-honoring way? Find out this week at Branches Sunday gatherings.

The average American spends over 5 hours on screen time per day! We need to be careful about what is influencing us. This week we are discovering how to strike a healthy influence balance in this new age.

Culture has a way of encouraging people to do what they want, but then kicks them to the curb when they go “too far.” Like when the fun becomes a bad habit, addiction or an unplanned pregnancy. Followers of Jesus understand that we should set up guardrails in our lives to avoid pitfalls. Join us in this series as we look at what it looks like to set up guardrails so we can live according to His be...

Everyday of our life as believers and disciples of Christ we MUST Remember the Road We are on. Each of our lives’ journeys are much like the Oregon Trail or Moses’ leading through the wilderness—full of challenges, unexpected detours, and moments of both struggle and triumph. As we walk in faith, it's crucial to keep our eyes on the destination while also embracing the lessons and blessings fo...

It is impossible to thrive without peace. The world has so many ways of finding peace, but none of them last. This week we explore how to find peace that never ends!

We all know that without hope, we cannot thrive. This week we are exploring how to find hope in a hopeless world.

Most people are chasing after what makes them happy. Our society is built upon stoking the feel-good emotions in whatever way possible. It all works well until our bank account runs low, or our circumstances change for the worse. There has got to be something better that actually lasts. This week we are exploring what it means to find joy in this life.

Why are we here? That is the billion-dollar question, isn’t it? Discovering our purpose as humans is of the utmost   importance. Join us as we continue to learn how we can find abundance in Christ.

What is Christmas really about? Most of us would answer “Jesus.” But do we live as if that were true? This week we are taking a close look at the true meaning of Christmas.

Life is hard… The reality of Christmas makes life easier. Find out how this Sunday.

What does it mean that Jesus came at just the right time ? It means a lot! This week we look back at the anticipation, and the struggle that came with Jesus’ arrival.