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12/15/2024 Transformation Comes from Unlikely Places
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Where are you feeling weak, vulnerable and unlikely today? Could this be the very space where "God wants to meet and transform you? God's method of divine revelation, from the beginning, seems to most often come from unlikely people in unlikely places. The outsider, marginalized, foreigner, second born, poor, oppressed and broken are the ones highl…
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12/1/2024 Christ with us, Christ as us, Christ in us
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The unique revelation of Jesus is both radically inclusive, and radically unique. Jesus expands the visible boundaries of God's grace, and brings us to see our heavenly father as Abba.Branches OC
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12/8/2024 A King is Born, Isaiah 9:6-7
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When God first called Abraham to start a nation, He was always going to bless, protect, and provide for them as there King in heaven. Soon, his people wanted and earthly king like the other nations so God granted them Saul, then David, and Israel had their earthy kings though not perfect. Isaiah promises (Isaiah 9:6-7) His people that once again th…
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11/24/2024 "La Roca Ministries"
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By God's Grace and direction, Carlos Montoya began his ministry in 1998 by penetrating, befriending, and meeting the needs of the drug gang members. He would then invite them to his church and present the message of Jesus Christ to them. Slowly, the men saw the need to change their lifestyle and a desire to be free from their addiction (drugs or al…
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11/10/2024 "Be Generous to the Poor"
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God's heart is deeply invested in caring for the poor. As followers of Jesus, we embody this priority by standing with those in need and building a new kind of family together.Branches OC
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10/27/2024 "Be Salt & Light"
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This Sunday morning, Steph Rose continues our series: "Be Salt & Light".Branches OC
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10/3/2024 There is More Joy in Giving Than Receiving
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When Jesus said there is more joy in giving than receiving, he turned our vision of living the good life on its head. The paradox of generosity is that money and happiness are related, but not the way we typically think. Not surprisingly, it seems that history has proven Jesus to be absolutely right!…
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10/20/2024 "On Mission" Luke 10:1-20
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To be a follower of Jesus Christ means that we are also "sent" out declaring the good news. Luke 10 gives us a comprehensive look at how we fit into God's mission. We see that the very nature of God is on mission and we are invited to join Him.Branches OC
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10/13/2024 "What you seek, is seeking you"
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We are called to be salt, light and instruments of peace but "Being Missional" is not what we do... it's who we are in Christ!Branches OC
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10/6/2024 "Over the Circumstances" - Philippians Series #11
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What does contentment look like when everything falls apart? What is the promise of God regarding our circumstances? What is the secret of contentment that Paul had to learn?Branches OC
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9/29/2024 "Surrender"
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(9-29-2024) Executive pastor at Branches, Kim Duran, shares with us her powerful testimony.Branches OC
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9/22/2024 Living Above the Fray, Philippians 4:4-7 - Philippians Series #10
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Life can be overwhelming and wreaking all kinds of havoc in a variety of ways. It's helpful to expect these challenges as part of life on earth and learn ways to cope with them through prayer. In Philippians 4:4-7, we see how prayer brings the relief we need along with protection for our hearts and minds. Through prayer, God grants us His peace whe…
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9/15/2024 "Citizens of Heaven" - Philippians Series #9
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As followers of Jesus and citizens of a nation-state, we're often living a dual allegiance to the kingdom of God and to the United States. But the values of the kingdom of God as were embodied in Jesus (last will be first and first will be last, love & pray for your enemy, money is the root of all evil, etc.) often come in sharp contrast to the val…
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9/8/2024 Shaped By The Gospel - Philippians Series #8
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Branches Sunday Morning Message: Shaped By The Gospel | Philippians 3:1-11If anyone could brag about their own righteous living, the Apostle Paul certainty could. Yet, after his life was impacted by the gospel, he counted his sterling record as "rubbish" compared to knowing Jesus and His righteousness. This passage in Philippians 3 points us to con…
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9/1/2024 "I Have No One Else Like Him" - Philippians Series #7
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True Relational Community draws us into deeper, committed relationships in which we take genuine interest in the welfare of others and strive towards unity and the full expression of the body of Christ.Branches OC
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8/25/2024 "Be a Shining Star" - Philippians Series #6
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God is out source of light and love! We are called to abide in Him so that we can shine His light and love on those living in darkness.Branches OC
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8/18/2024 "Behold the Lion... I Saw a Lamb" - Philippians Series #5
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The Christ Hymn in Philippians 2 gives us a unique picture of the nature and character of God displayed through Jesus. What is God Like? He is like Jesus. What is Jesus like? For this we explore Philippians 2 and the cross to guide us.Branches OC
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8/11/2024 Have the same mindset as Jesus - Philippians Series #4
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"Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant" Philippians 2:5-7, 22 ASV"So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, w…
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8/4/2024 The Joy of Imprisoned Paul the Apostle - Philippians Series #3
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It's amazing the level of joy the Apostle Paul display's considering he was writing this letter from prison. He saw his chains not as a nuisance, rather an opportunity to serve others with the good news. He knew who he was and where was ultimately going. This identify in Christ serves as a path for us as we face difficult challenges in our life.…
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7/28/2024 The Reality of Dissonance - Philippians Series
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As we dive deeper into the Philippians Series, worship Pastor Ryan Maroney teaches us about the Reality of Dissonance. Dissonant notes are musical notes that are played simultaneously and create a combination that sounds unpleasant or harsh. The reality of suffering and tragedy is written all over the Bible and even in our own lives. How can we mak…
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7/21/2024 The New Way Of Seeing - Introducing The Book Of Philippians
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Ryan introduces a new series titled: The New Way of Seeing - Introducing the Book of Philippians, Paul's letter written from prison. Acts 16:16Branches OC
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7/7/2024 The Lord Our Shepherd. Psalm 23
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Throughout scripture, God's people are described as sheep under His care. Psalm 23 reminds us that Jesus, as our shepherd; cares, comforts, and calls us into an intimate relationship with Him and one another.Branches OC
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6/30/2024 Faith And Sensibility Grieving Through Believing
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The "rain falls on the good and the bad." Everyone in this life will endure some kind of suffering, grief, loss and death, which can create emotional crisis. How do we manage our emotions, keep the faith and overcome our tribulations?Branches OC
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6/23/2024 Love God, Love People: Intentional Community, Life after Loss, and Loving like Jesus
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As a community, we mourn the tragic loss of our Lead Pastor, Boogie Rose. Boog's wife, Stephany and five of Boog's closest friends share on the impact Boog had on all of those around him. Boogie pressed upon the importance of Jesus centered community, intentional living, and a fever pursuit of knowing Jesus and living like He did. Join the Branches…
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6/2/2024 Hiking The Camino De Santiago
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6/2/2024 Hiking The Camino De Santiago by Branches OCBranches OC
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5/26/2024 Sunday Morning Message
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"So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone" - Ephesians 2:19-20Branches OC
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5/19/2024 Sunday Morning Message
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Mark 2:5 “When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”Branches OC
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5/12/2024 Sunday Morning Message
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John 15:5“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing."Branches OC
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3/24/2024 Words Can Build Or Tear Down
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Words Can Build Or Tear Down. There is a reason we have a library of words that either built us up or tore us down. Our words have the superpower of either bringing life or death.Branches OC
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3/3/2024 Stuck in a Rut
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Works are not something added as extra to faith - they go together. The real contrast is not faith vs. works. One cannot exist without the other. Faith without action is a faith that hasn’t yet been activated.Branches OC
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James 1:9-10 NLT “ Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them.”Branches OC
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The brother of James had words for the suffering of the early church. It doesn't take the pain away, but these words are a gift to us today.Branches OC
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As followers of Jesus we realize we are not righteous people called to correct the unrighteous. We are people who know His love for Us and are compelled to invite others to this freedom. Make sure you stay in you lane.Branches OC
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2/4/2024 "When we discover who Jesus is, all bets are off"
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Pete fills in this Sunday morning to expand on the beauty of the gospel.Branches OC
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1/13/2024 How to Study the Bible
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The Bible is a library and not a book. For that reason, we can allow the Word to more easily transform us when we have understanding and a plan on how to approach it.Branches OC
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1/7/2024 "Am I Successful?"
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Jesus gives many descriptions of what it looks like to be 'successful.' Spoiler Alert: It probably isn't what you think it is.Branches OC
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11/13/2023 God Abandoned Me
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The truth is that Jesus left. But, He promised He wouldn't leave us alone like orphans. Let's look at what that means.Branches OC
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Does this mean I have to go on more service or mission trips? No. This discipline is a lifestyle of seeing a need and filling a need.Branches OC
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You can submit from a place of weakness. That’s giving up. You submit like Jesus, from a place of strength. We choose to treat others as more valuable than ourselves. Phil 2:3-8Branches OC
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Simplicity is meant to set us free. It takes time, but there is reward immediately.Branches OC
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Confession is a spiritual discipline that has gone off the rails over the years. Why should we do it and what does it look like?Branches OC
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We take on what we focus our mind upon. But, how can we study Bible if I'm not an academic or scholar?Branches OC
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If your direct tv service stops working in your home and you know you paid the bill, you don’t assume the waves from the company aren’t surrounding your dish. Something is wrong on our end. It’s not that God is not whispering, it’s that we’re not listening.Branches OC
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2/5/2023 Spiritual Disciplines: What is Worship?
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Ryan continues the spiritual disciplines series, with a deep dive into what it means to worship.Branches OC
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1/29/2023 Stephany Rose
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1/29/2023 Stephany Rose by Branches OCBranches OC
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We are terrified of being alone with God without distractions. We also don’t know what to do. Let’s answer those 2 questions by looking at Jesus and people that have gone before us.Branches OC
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1/14/2023 "Are you good at praying?" by Branches OCBranches OC
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1/7/2023 New Year's Resolutions by Branches OCBranches OC
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It's not the most wonderful time of the year because of what's happening. It's wonderful because of what happened.Branches OC
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It's not the most wonderful time of the year because of what's happening. It's wonderful because of what happened.Branches OC
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