Branches Oc

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.

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 make beauty and harmony out of such dissonance? Join us at Agape 1928 in San Clemente at 10AM every Sunday Morning.

Ryan introduces a new series titled: The New Way of Seeing - Introducing the Book of Philippians, Paul's letter written from prison. Acts 16:16

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.

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?

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 every Sunday morning at 10AM at Agape 1928 in San Clemente. www.branchesoc.com

6/2/2024 Hiking The Camino De Santiago by Branches OC

"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 2:19-20

Mark 2:5 “When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

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."

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Pete fills in this Sunday morning to expand on the beauty of the gospel.

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.

Jesus gives many descriptions of what it looks like to be 'successful.' Spoiler Alert: It probably isn't what you think it is.

The truth is that Jesus left. But, He promised He wouldn't leave us alone like orphans. Let's look at what that means.

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.