Branches Humboldt

What's the greatest invitation you've ever received? Did you know there's an invitation from Jesus to a purpose and a life we could barely imagine? Peter, Andrew, and the others were so excited to get this invitation in Matthew 4:18-22 that they didn't hesitate. And, this invitation is extended to us, as well.  Jesus doesn't invite us to follow a bunch of rules… Jesus doesn't say, "...

This Sunday, we look at Jesus' FIRST EVER recorded sermon in Luke 4:16-21... and it was about 2 minutes long! But it's packed with promises and passion as Jesus addresses what burdens us most; poverty, sorrow, suffering, bondage, oppression... it's all here, and somehow there is hope.

How do you stand strong through the testing and temptations of life? What weapons do you need to win the battles you face?  Our series continues with the early, formative moments in Jesus' life, and this Sunday we follow Him into the desert for a time of testing and challenge. His entire ministry stretches out in front of him, so he spends solitary time in the desert to pr...

Find a time to sit down for thirty minutes or so in a comfortable, quiet, undistracted place – preferably in the early part of each week. Have your Bible and journal handy as you prepare for each week’s devotional. Start your time with a few, calm breaths to still your heart and mind. Ask God to help you focus on Him. As you meditate on these various passages of Scripture, focusing on the life of...

Find a time to sit down for thirty minutes or so in a comfortable, quiet, undistracted place – preferably in the early part of each week. Have your Bible and journal handy as you prepare for each week’s devotional. Start your time with a few, calm breaths to still your heart and mind. Ask God to help you focus on Him. As you meditate on these various passages of Scripture, focusing on the life of...

Can you imagine Jesus growing up, from around 2-12 years old? Because there's no written record of his life at that time, there's lots to wonder about. What kind of child was he? How did he act with his parents? What were his childhood friends like? The first words we have in the Bible out of Jesus’ mouth are very telling; his first sentence is a question ( of course, right?! ). It all starts...

Find a time to sit down for thirty minutes or so in a comfortable, quiet, undistracted place – preferably in the early part of each week. Have your Bible and journal handy as you prepare for each week’s devotional. Start your time with a few, calm breaths to still your heart and mind. Ask God to help you focus on Him. As you meditate on these various passages of Scripture, focusing on the life of...

Find a time to sit down for thirty minutes or so in a comfortable, quiet, undistracted place – preferably in the early part of each week. Have your Bible and journal handy as you prepare for each week’s devotional. Start your time with a few, calm breaths to still your heart and mind. Ask God to help you focus on Him. As you meditate on these various passages of Scripture, focusing on the life of...

This Sunday, we join thousands of churches around the world in reflecting on the visit of the Magi; the wise men who came to see, worship, and offer gifts to Jesus. This reflection is traditionally called "Epiphany" because it marks the first moments when the reality of who Jesus was began to set in. When did you first grasp the reality of who Jesus was in your life? How did He...

The angels form a choir and announce the Good News! This Sunday, Steve Taylor is guiding us as we ponder the poetic, dramatic declaration of the heavenly hosts. They knew what this moment was all about, and they held nothing back. Let's see together what these words and promises can mean for us! 

“Joy to the world, the Lord is COME!” Joy is a product of the presence of God. When God steps into our lives, it’s a time to rejoice, and to trust that He will be faithful; He will do what He promised. Mary's song in Luke 1 reminds us that God shows up with mercy, with a mission, and with a promise. Let's discover what all this means for us!

The Christmas season is here, and there's so much to anticipate! Many churches call these weeks in December "Advent", and that's where we get the word adventure . Are you ready to take an adventure together as we discover what God wants to show us this season? The birth of Jesus is the greatest news ever. This Sunday, we'll look at how a man named Zechariah was invited into the story and how...

Our series "Welcome Home" continues as Jesus defines the relationship between Himself and His friends; His team, His disciples - And we get to peer into God's plan for community and how we are to love each other. John 15:12-17 12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends...

Being “home” is a great feeling! Throughout this series, we find ourselves asking: What's it like to live with God?" Let's find out how His LOVE welcomes us home with Him this Sunday. We'll discover how God's love secures our identity, how it's full of ACTION, and how it brings us real joy. See you there! John 15:9-11 “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. 10 When yo...