A Gentle Whisper
by Molly Epler on May 8th, 2023
"God has the power to enter and rejuvenate our souls, and He invites us in to be captivated by His quiet love that is not seen or heard, but felt." Read More
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Longing for God
by Molly Epler on May 7th, 2023
"We experience difficult terrain in life, but successful navigation rests on attitude."
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Love by Doing
by Chris Johnson on May 6th, 2023
"Jesus’ love language is obedience." Read More
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God’s Heart Toward Sinners
by Chris Johnson on May 5th, 2023
"I learned to live again from the breath of His life." Read More
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Turn, Seek, and Call
by Chris Johnson on May 4th, 2023
"We can either reap the reward or we can reap the consequences…the choice is ours." Read More
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Reflection and Worship Day: Psalm 139
by Chris Johnson on May 3rd, 2023
During this series, we will be exploring reasons we may feel distant from God. Seeing that this ministry is all about helping to create a connection with God, we wanted to take you through some different practices to help you explore your life and the things that hinder you from experiencing God’s presence in your life.Each Wednesday, you will receive a scripture to read, a series of reflection qu... Read More
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Going To God With Our Sin
by Chris Johnson on May 2nd, 2023
1 John 1:5-10 (NLT) This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cl... Read More
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The Curse of Shame
by Chris Johnson on May 1st, 2023
Genesis 3:8-10 (NIV) And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, and I hid myself.” Reflection Before ... Read More
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It Starts with Repentance
by Chris Johnson on April 30th, 2023
Acts 2:38 (ESV) And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Reflection In this passage, a question had been asked, and Peter, one of the twelve followers of Jesus, responded to the crowd and gave direction. This question was asked after the people in Jerusalem had ... Read More
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Our Ultimate Example
by Chris Johnson on April 29th, 2023
Over the next five weeks, we will be exploring reasons we may feel distant from God. Seeing that this ministry is all about helping to create a connection with God, this week, we wanted to take you through some different practices to help you explore your life and the things that hinder you from experiencing God’s presence in your life.Each day you will receive a scripture to read, a series of ref... Read More
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What Prevents Vulnerability
by Chris Johnson on April 28th, 2023
Over the next five weeks, we will be exploring reasons we may feel distant from God. Seeing that this ministry is all about helping to create a connection with God, this week, we wanted to take you through some different practices to help you explore your life and the things that hinder you from experiencing God’s presence in your life.Each day you will receive a scripture to read, a series of ref... Read More
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Recognizing Vulnerability
by Chris Johnson on April 27th, 2023
Over the next five weeks, we will be exploring reasons we may feel distant from God. Seeing that this ministry is all about helping to create a connection with God, this week, we wanted to take you through some different practices to help you explore your life and the things that hinder you from experiencing God’s presence in your life.Each day you will receive a scripture to read, a series of ref... Read More
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Seeking Out God’s Character
by Chris Johnson on April 26th, 2023
Over the next five weeks, we will be exploring reasons we may feel distant from God. Seeing that this ministry is all about helping to create a connection with God, this week, we wanted to take you through some different practices to help you explore your life and the things that hinder you from experiencing God’s presence in your life.Each day you will receive a scripture to read, a series of ref... Read More
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February
Partnering with God’s MissionBuilding Kingdom FruitTHE GIVER | PASTOR ANTHONY LOMBARDIWorship Through SacrificeNavigating God's Calling Within MarriageTrusting God’s ProvisionActs 27: 13-20 | The Storm at Sea | TCBSActs 27: 4-12 | From Caesarea to Fair HavensFrom Self-Focus to Kingdom-FocusFrom Death to LifeThe Answer Is a PersonEmpowered for MissionActs 27:21–26 | TCBSTHE CHURCH | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONDesigned for CommunityAnger, Justice and Psalms of Judgment | The BranchHeaven Invading EarthBetter Together PURPOSED RELATIONSHIPS | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONLifted When You FallWarmth in the ColdProtected by the CordWhen to Wait, When to Work | The BranchOne Body, One MissionWhere Your Treasure IsThe Antidote to AnxietyINVEST HEARTS AND FINANCES | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONReturn to MeActs 27: 39-44 | The Shipwreck | TCBSTreasures That LastThe Heaps of Hezekiah
March
The Good News We Cannot Keep Silent EVANGELISM | PASTOR MARY JOHNSONEncountering Jesus Changes EverythingLove Compels Us to ShareActs 28:1-6 | Paul Ashore on Malta | TCBSPlaced with PurposeYour Story, His GloryThe Upside-Down KingdomEvangelism | The BranchThe Death of the Kingdom of SelfActs 28: 7-10 | Ministry in Malta | TCBSServing as Worship THE DETHRONING OF SELF | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONNo Excuses, Only ObedienceThe Privilege of PartnershipDenying Self to Find LifeTHE STRENGTH OF SURRENDER | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONListening to the Spirit's VoiceThe Authority of God's WordActs 28: 11-16 | Paul's Arrival at Rome | TCBSSubmitting to One Another in LoveHonoring God-Ordained AuthorityThe Immigration Debate Christians Can't Avoid | The BranchCounting the Cost of SurrenderBuried with ChristBAPTISM | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONActs 28:17-22 | Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard | TCBSRaised to New LifeBaptized into One BodyFilled with the Holy SpiritThe Power of TogetherPersonal Devotion and the Power of GatheringJesus’ Secret to Strength