Incarnation is Presence (John 1)
Chris Shearer encourages us to follow Jesus’ lead by being present with those God has called us to.
Incarnation is Limitation (Philippians 2)
Incarnation is…
We live in a world of growing dis-incarnation. We’re plugged in, but disconnected from each other. We reach for things that help us escape boredom or pain, instead of remaining present and engaged.
The incarnation of Jesus — God in the flesh, coming to us — is our example of how we can live a full, life-giving life. True, incarnation will require more of us, not less. And it can be messy. But our world, and our very selves, are not meant to live disconnected, absent lives. We are meant for more. Join us as we explore what the Incarnation is… together.
Anti-Fragile: Pressed but Not Broken
Chris talks about fixing our eye on Jesus Christ as the visible image of an invisible God while we struggle with the fears and uncertainties of our modern world.
Anti-Fragile: Reimagining race and religion
Elliot challenges us to live into God’s vision for humanity where people of all races and ethnicities work together toward unity.
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Finding God in Pain and Loss
Drew talks us through how we can keep faith in God when there is suffering in our own lives and in the world around us.
Anti-Fragile-The Gift of Doubt
Chris talks about how acknowledging rather than rejecting our doubt can help strengthen our faith.
Anti-fragile: We’re Meant to Wrestle
Chris speaks about how we wrestle with doubt in our faith expressing that questions should be encouraged.
How to Change the World: Love
Chris shares in the second installment of the series how through Queen Esther’s love she changed the world. Listen to hear how we can apply this to our world today.
How to Change World: Link
We long for heaven to come to earth, but we aren’t always sure how to do that. Can we change the world? Chris shares some direction and some reflection on how to do just that.
Word to the Wise (part 6)
Chris wraps up this series with reflection on words and wisdom. What filters does Proverbs suggest we use to speak wisely?
Word to the Wise (Part 5)
Chris shares what proverbs teaches about money and wisdom. Proverbs shares 7 things that are more desirable than money. Do you what they are?
Word to the Wise (Part 4)
Visiting pastor Chris Shearer looks at Proverbs with us. He shares verses that promote emotional well-being, verses we can apply to our daily life.
Word to the Wise (Part 2)
Chris Shearer, visiting pastor from RiverTree Community Church, shares with us how wisdom and foolishness interact.
Word to the Wise (Part 1)
Chris opens this new series by speaking about the value of wisdom, the person of wisdom, and call the of wisdom.
The Shepherd
Drew Brennan speaks this week on the Good Shepherd. He is always ready to look after us, but do we always follow Him?
Future Faith (Part 2)
Chris reflects on how we respond to God. Looking at the example of Joshua leading the Israelites, we can see how we could respond in fear or discouragement. But God has given us so much more. We can respond courageously, because of the promises God has made to us.
Family on Mission (Sent)
We celebrate the call God has put on the life of the Dragt family. Our God calls us onward. He sends us. We have been blessed by the Dragt family for 10 years. And now it’s time to send them onward.
Family on Mission (Out)
Andy wraps up his last series at the Branch, sharing what it might look like to be on mission, together, as a family sharing rhythms.
Family on Mission (In)
Andy shares what he has gleaned from his time at the Branch and on sabbatical about being a family on mission.
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