Olive Branch Community Church - Weekend Messages

Sometimes we don't notice a problem with the way something's constructed until it's tried and tested. Then we may choose to work around it, but there's nothing better than just doing it right the first time. This is similar to what Timothy faced with the church.

So far we've seen that at Christmas Jesus brought a new humanity that overcomes death, a new morality where sin is done, and a new leadership that brings us a world of peace. Now we'll see that Jesus promises even more: a new world.

Humans have been looking for great leaders since the beginning of time. But because of sin, all great leaders end up being a mix of good and bad – except the one prophesied in Isaiah 9:1–7.

No matter how hard we try to improve ourselves (or others) we cannot escape the fact that we all have a sinful nature. But we are not without hope because of what Jesus has brought to us.

Our culture pushes anything new and improved. Do you want the latest phone? How about a new car? Does your kitchen "need" to be updated? In this series of messages leading to Christmas, we'll examine how the birth of Jesus truly started to improve humanity.

Paul has much to teach us in this section about what "the law" does for us today.

If we're distracted, is it even possible to love God and love one another?

In this new 3-week series we will explore the negative effects of distractions and how to avoid them.

Just like Jonah, has God been trying to change a "No, Lord" attitude in you? Have you tried to do it yourself? Changing our hearts is not an easy task.

Have you heard that God is the God of second chances? Jonah surely proves that.

Jonah, in the belly of a fish, cried out to God with a poem. What do you do when you hit rock bottom?

Everything seems to obey God, except Jonah. God uses the wind, the sea, and even the boat, to pursue His runaway prophet. When we followers of Christ act like Jonah it brings God’s discipline on our lives. Why? Because He loves us and wants His mission to go forward.

God loves to rescue rebels at their worst, and that is an apt description of the prophet Jonah. But before we point a finger at him, perhaps we should take a look at ourselves. Sit down and read through the book of Jonah (it's very short!) to prepare for this new series.

We may not be able to control the outcome of the situation we're in, but 1 Samuel 26 has some wisdom for us about how to get through it.

Temptations look so good, right? We wouldn't be tempted if they didn't. In this message we will learn 4 strategies to deal with them.

A lot has happened recently in our country and the world to test us. And you've probably faced some personal tests too. In this message we will learn what our response to a test reveals about us.

When you're backed into a corner, needing to make a decision, how do you react? Can we be prepared ahead of time for the the traps that are around the corner?

There may be evil around the corner, but this is true also: God is in control and He will be victorious and we can count on Him.

Life is unpredictable. We've all been surprised by something. Perhaps it was bad like an illness, a job loss or destruction to property. Good things can come to us unexpectedly also. Let's look at a time in David's life when he never knew what was next.

This series, based on 1 Samuel 21-26, will help us look to God, His Word, and one another, as we face whatever is around the corner. In this message Pastor Greg explores why we need community and what happens to us spiritually when we're isolated.

We've come to the end of our book, The Acts of the Apostles, which we started in Sep 2018! Through 8 series, or themes, we have, hopefully, grown in our knowledge, wonder and sharing of the gospel.

How can we share Christ when we're stuck at home, our churches are "closed", and even our missionaries can't travel to their countries? It seems the gospel adventure has stopped, but this section of Acts will teach us otherwise.

Do you need some encouragement? Do you know someone who does? Let's listen to Paul who says in the face of adversity, "Yet now I urge you to take heart..."

When you’re afraid for your safety, your rights or your freedoms, who do you appeal too? What do you do when the court of public opinion turns on you? That is what are going to explore through the life of Paul.

In Acts 24:1-27 Paul faces someone who is good with his thoughts and words, but his intent is to destroy. As we share the gospel we must be ready to face such foes also.