The Branch

This week we look at the second largest of The 4 Spaces: Social Space. Acts 2:42 -47

We kick off our Give Me Space series on the 4 Spaces of Belonging. In this episode, we look at the largest of the 4 Spaces (Public Space) and the woman who needs healing in Mark 5:25 -34.

There are various journeys to the manger in the Bible: Mary, the shepherds, the wise men. When we consider their journeys, there are parallels to our own journeys. What do we learn from those journeys?

There are a lot of definitions of love out there but only one is the true definition. God shows us love by giving us his son, Jesus, who lays down his life for us. How are we showing that love to others around us?

Are we in need of peace? Where are we looking for it and finding it? Do we pass the peace to others?

Where are we looking for hope? What are we doing once we find it? What's that hope grounded in? This is the beginning of our Advent series for 2022.

How are we forgiving others? Matthew 18:21-35

Since the Branch was formed back in 2019, God has taught us a lot of lessons about who he is. We look at some of those lessons today.

Closing our series on Margin with some questions and answers.

Special needs advocate Michelle Munger shares from 1 Corinthians 12. The Body of Christ has many parts, big and small, seen and unseen.

Are we interruptible? Do we leave room in our day to be interrupted by people who need to be seen and loved? Matthew 9:35-38

Psalm 22 - How do we cope with our experiences with grief and give it the margin it needs?

How much margin do you find in the area of your emotions? Psalm 6

How do we live with margin in the area of money in our lives? Are we putting God first and letting him be part of the equation? Proverbs 3:9-10

How do we find margin in the area of time? Eccl. 3:1

How are you at keeping margin in your life? Do you respect the margin of others? Kicking off a new series in this episode and looking at Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Paul closes his first letter to the Thessalonians with words of encouragement, of instruction, and challenge. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make for us? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

How are we showing brotherly love to those within and outside the church? 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

As followers of Christ, we are under a higher authority, the authority of God. Answering to that higher authority will put us at enmity with the world and culture around us. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Do we care for people beyond their initial decision to follow Jesus? Are we invested in them and concerned for their care and growth? Is the love of God overflowing out of us? In this episode, we look at 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13.

Where is God's love propelling you? Luke 7:36-50

When we share Jesus, we need to share our lives with them as well. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

In this episode, we look at the first chapter of Paul's first letter to the Church in Thessalonica, a church that endured hardship and persecution. Throughout their troubles, they exhibited faith, hope, and love and displayed it to the world around them.

What cost are we willing to pay for sacrifice and freedom? "Saving Private Ryan" gives us a picture of sacrifice and the price people are willing to pay for it. Jesus paid a price for our freedom and we are called to live a life worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.