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Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  September 17 to October 29

You have to decide what you believe...

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September 17. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

About God

ThatĀ God exists seems to be a pretty obvious fact - judging by the fact that something exists rather than nothing. Looking at what itĀ isĀ and the sophisticated, intricate design of it all - and the deep sense throughout all cultures that there is a spiritual reality behind it all, gives us a sense that there is not aĀ whatĀ behind it all - but aĀ Who.Ā Did thisĀ WhoĀ reveal Himself?

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  July 23 to September 10

The past 3 years have changed so much. So, where is GodĀ in all of this?

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September 10. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Theology of the Tough Stuff

Sometimes people think, "What happened to him… her… was so unfair!" Sometimes we go through tough times that we’ve created.Ā  Sometimes we go through tough times - just because we live in a world that is seriously broken in almost every way. But sometimes we get hurt - and life gets difficult, because we do the right thing. Jesus said that would happen - because our world, our reality, our universe is not spiritually neutral. More than ever, in 2023, we have to decide if the tough stuff will cause us to chicken out - and just float downstream - because it’s the easier thing to do. My prayer for us all is that we will have the courage to graciously do what Jesus asks us to do - and live as Jesus asks us to live!

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September 3. 2023
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Eviction Notice

For all of us, there may be something that is taking center stage and preventing us from walking fully in the purpose God has for our lives. This week, Pastor Jeremiah encourages us through the story of Ezekiel to identify and evict every idol that may be on the throne of our heart.

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2-Part Series
August 27. 2023

Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Who is on The Throne?

The Bible says, " Above ALL else, guard your heart, for EVERYTHING you do flows from it." It's pretty clear... what is really going on inside each of us will be impossible to hide. Our actions, our words, our influence, our motives - and ultimately, how we love others. They all need to be reigned in. In other words, it's up to us to decide, declare and defend the most important God-given part of us. And He helps us to do it.

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August 20. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

No Bullies Allowed

What is sometimesĀ soĀ hard for us to grasp - isĀ how Jesus thinks of us. Sometimes that’s hard for us because of the bruises from the religious people we’ve known. And, honestly, the super-religious people who harassed Jesus and finally had him killed areĀ still aroundĀ doing the same old things that religious bulliesĀ alwaysĀ have:Ā bruising people! Snuffing out candles that are barely lit.Ā And it’s not just religious bullies who do that -Ā allĀ bullies do. They’re inspired by theĀ masterĀ bully - and liar - the Devil. At His core - Jesus was gentle. He never walked into a room and stomped on people who were struggling. Read More

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August 13. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Feeling Like You Never Measure Up

We’d like to be able to truthfully sing the little song we learn as kids;Ā Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me!Ā That sounds very brave, but it’s simply not true. WordsĀ doĀ hurt us! Every one of us has voices from that past - and maybe even the present. Someone was trying to change us from the outside in and when it seemed like we weren’t listening or cooperating - they lobbed a verbal grenade over the wall. Read More

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August 6. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Life at the Intersections

Our lives could be described as a series of intersections. The intersection where we were conceived by our Mom and Dad; the day we were born, the day we were weaned, potty trained, went to nursery school - then JK and SK - and our intersection with learning, with university, with all the people who made a difference in our lives - the list of intersections goes on and on. Most of the books of the Bible are stories of intersections - people intersecting one another, God, and both good thingsĀ andĀ bad things. Read More

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July 30. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Where is God When it Hurts?

One ofĀ theĀ top five questions about God and His existence in our world goes something like this:Ā If God is good - as Christians describe Him - why is their pain and suffering?Ā And that’s a profound question that many people struggle with. Some to the point that it derails their faith and they become either atheists or agnostics. Surprisingly, some of the best-known people in the Bible had to wrestle this one down. Even Jesus, the Son of God, the only perfect person who ever lived, came face to face with it. TheĀ answerĀ HeĀ lived outĀ but never actually commented on is astonishing!

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July 23. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

When Life Rocks Your World

Things change. They do. Sometimes they changeĀ becauseĀ of us… and sometimes they changeĀ despiteĀ us. When massive changes like we’ve experienced take place, it’s a very helpless feeling. And how weĀ dealĀ with all the changes - and there are aĀ tonĀ of them - either sets us up for the future or frustrates our future - or evenĀ wrecksĀ our future. We honestly have a choice in it all - and how weĀ makeĀ that choice really matters. God can help us move in the right directions - if we let Him!

Refresh Summer

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  July 2-16

Recharge your body, mind and soul!

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July 16. 2023
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Forget All That

Summer is a season of growth and abundance in nature, and it can also be a time of growth in our faith. We will focus on ways to rejuvenate our faith and deepen our relationship with God. We need to cultivate spiritual disciplines, engage in intentional prayer, and seek God's guidance for our lives. God in His word encourages us to embrace a renewed and refreshed faith - but not to forget what He has done in our lives and what He's going to do!

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June 9. 2023Ā 
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Be Salt. Be Light

Matthew 5:13-16

During the summer we have more opportunities to spend time outdoors and engage with our community. As Jesus followers we are called to be salt and light in all our relationships. In other words, our actions, attitudes, and interactions with people can reflect who we say we are… or not. The choice is ours to make. So what kind of influence do you want to have? That’s what our Pastor of Youth & Young Adults, Jeremiah Vijey, will be talking about this Sunday morning at 10 am. Join us!

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July 2. 2023
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Finding Rest in a Restless World

In this fast-paced and busy world, we often neglect the importance of rest and its impact on our spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. We will explore the concept of finding rest in God and how it can restore our souls. The Bible highlights God's invitation with practical ways to incorporate these things into our lives... especially during the summer season!

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Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  May 21 to June 18. 2023

Learning to say NoĀ when you need to say no - andĀ YesĀ when you need to say yes - it takes discipline.Ā 

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June 25. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Discipline of Being Grateful

Gratitude seems to be one of those things that should come naturally. But, actually, it doesn’t. What comes naturally is jealousy, greed, envy, self-pity, and resentment. God offers us forgiveness, companionship, grace, what we need to eat, beauty, strength, and Himself - and yet without the discipline of gratitude, all we’ll see is what others are and have - and what we aren’t and what we don’t have. Unchecked over time, we'll end up in a deep abyss of self-pity. And if we don't climb out... we'll miss the goodness of God. We'll miss the life He has promised to those who trust in Him. So let's start climbing - together!

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June 18. 2023Ā 
Speaker: Ken Davis

HUMILITY: Serving Other as Jesus Would

Everyone would like to be truly great. In our world system, greatness is determined by what people think about you, what the media says about you, about your accomplishments, power, and wealth - and, to be honest, what youĀ think of you!Ā TrueĀ greatness, though, is defined very differently by God - and Jesus, the greatest man who ever lived -Ā lived it. And it goes back to the fact that "Even though He was God, He did not demand and cling to His rights as God. Instead, HeĀ humbled himself and took on the form of a servant. And that fits, He said that He didĀ notĀ come toĀ BE served, but toĀ SERVEĀ and give His life as a ransom. Read More

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June 11. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

GIVING: Breaking the Back of Greed & Selfishness

Here’s something weĀ allĀ know; reading and talking are aĀ lotĀ easier than giving! In fact, when someone asks you to give, that may end the conversation. And yet… aren’t you glad that when you ask God for money, that doesn’t end the conversation with Him? Think about it; if we askĀ HimĀ for money and things and favours - and expect Him to respond, doesn’t it seem fair that He should be able to askĀ usĀ and not have us get weird with Him? Giving is a spiritual discipline. To give -Ā and everyone can -Ā we have to limit what we give to ourselves. Read More

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June 4. 2023
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Cultivating the Fruit of The Spirit

If you look up the word, 'cultivate' you'd see that in today's language it means, "to improve or develop by careful attention, training, or study; to devote time and thought to." The kind of fruit we're talking about cultivating is love, joy, peace and patience. The Bible tells us to go deeper and discover the life-changing power of the fruit of the Spirit. It won't happen all at once - it will take time, effort, and lots of prayer. Like, if you planted an apple tree in your backyard, would you expect to be baking a pie that night? Probably not - unless you made a trip to the grocery store. Read More

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May 21. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

PERSPECTIVE: God’s Word - Seeing Things As They Are

Every day, we have people who are quite anxious to tell us how things are, what we ought to be concerned about, what we need to do, what causes we need to support, how we ought to think about our money, our bodies, our work, our children, and our world. You know, what matters and what really doesn’t matter! News, government, social media, friends, teachers, ads - everyone wants to shape the way we think - knowing that it will influence how we spend, how we live, what we do, what we watch - and ultimately - who we are. Read More

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Sunday May 14. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Soar, Run, Walk, Crawl

What I think I’m seeing in the aftermath of the past three years is something that has been described as languishing. That is, people who are overwhelmed, under-resourced and overtired. And this would especially apply to Moms. It’s one thing getting yourself through a time when everything has changed; it’s quite another helping your kids through it. A lot of us have been left spinning in the wind. As a parent, the pressure is not just about getting yourself through it - it’s getting your children to the other side. Read More

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May 7. 2023
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Great Aim, Wrong Target

We like to be comfortable. We fill our calendar with all kinds of things from getting our spiritual 'needs' met at church to connecting with all our 'feel-good' friends - to heading to the gym. Not bad things,Ā if that's allĀ you're aiming for. Then every day our culture prods us to pursue success, wealth and power likeĀ theyĀ should be our primary targets. More comfort, more status, more stuff. What's not to like about having it all? The truth is, all these things can consume us and oftenĀ lead us awayĀ from the heart of God. A heart that loves, a heart that makes sacrifices, a heart that serves without reward. Read More

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April 30. 2023
Speaker: Kelly Davis

A Change of Heart

Our mission here at the Olive Branch is "To build a community of people transformed by the Good News of Jesus and committed to havingĀ a transforming impact on our world - being Good News wherever weĀ find ourselves." It all starts with transformation.
Giving doesn’t just come from our hands - it comes from our heart first. When we give out of a transformed heart, we are giving back to God. Not to earn anything, but out of gratitude for what HE has given us. It's only then we can begin to see the bigger picture. That it's NOT just about us. Surprised? Every soul on this planet matters to God. And here's some more good news. Read More
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April 23. 2023 at 10 AM
Speaker: Ken Davis

Love Drives Everything

In my heart and yours, there’s a divider. We start out life with only the capacity toĀ receiveĀ LOVEĀ - that is, a huge capacity forĀ taking, but almost no ability to give back. Within a few months, we can give back a little - with adorably cute toothless smiles and incoherent babbling. But babies think it's all about them. And it is, for a time. But some peopleĀ neverĀ get over it - no matter how many years they spend on the planet!Ā Read More

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April 16. 2023
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

What Now? Easter aftermath

Easter was amazing! It's a special time of excitement and celebration, even for those who don’t believe in Jesus. But now what? Peter and the disciples were waiting - they didn't know what was next after Jesus' resurrection. Maybe you feel the same way - all the joy and hype around Easter has faded. So, what does God want from me now?

Easter Series 2023

Olive Branch Easter Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  April 2 to April 9. 2023

Was Jesus’ dream - just a DREAM... or a PLAN?

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Easter Sunday / April 9. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Final Twist

We all love a final twist in the plot where everything seems broken beyond repair - squashed - over - hopeless - andĀ thenĀ everything changes. The first clue is a twitch, light in the darkness - a word - a tear - SOMEONE clicks. For Jesus? It was two women at a grave mourning; it was a team of guards keeping the Roman seal intact. And then this angel, this powerful being of light who moves a ton of stone like it’s made of Styrofoam. Read More

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Good Friday / April 7. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Death Wish

here’s a fascinating new TV/Netflix series called The Chosen. As I watch it, it makes me want to be like Jesus! As the disciples,Ā The ChosenĀ are revealed and introduced one by one, the former disciple of John the Baptist, Nathaniel, says to Philip, "It looks like your new Rabbi, Jesus, has the sameĀ death wishĀ as old Rabbi, John the Baptist." Looking at Jesus’ life from a distance itĀ doesĀ seem like He has a death wish! He did things that HeĀ knewĀ would create a problem! Read More

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April 2. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Crushed Between Dreams

Jesus had a plan for the Kingdom - a kingdom driven by grace, humility and love - led by servants! Increasingly, throughout His ministry, He ran up against a bunch of other dreams. For some, it was a dream of having money and success; but for others, it was a dream for the temple and the Torah to rule the world. For the Romans, it was a dream of a 1000 year Reich - to put it in terms we all understand. For the Zealots, it was a dream of a Roman Empire full of dead Romans. Meaning? Well, when Jesus entered Jerusalem and began the last week of His life, it was like a powder keg. Read More

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Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  February 26 to March 26. 2023

In a world convinced that the church is irrelevant, obsolete… or even destructive,
the truthĀ is - it’s more important than ever

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March 26. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Breathtaking, Beautiful Amazing Grace!

Honestly, everyoneĀ cravesĀ it - and we know the famous song about it. Ironically the author, John Newton, sold 20,000 people and their descents into a future without it! WeĀ stillĀ live in a world that is largely devoid of it - too big for people to get into their heads. And yet there are rumorsĀ of it. And that’s why people who catch a glimpse of Jesus’ gathered people - whoĀ don’t showĀ it, are so puzzled. Admittedly - it is too big to understand. Why would the very One who could make sureĀ everyoneĀ gets precisely what they deserve -Ā not give THAT to them? Read More

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March 19. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

'Living the One Anothers'

Jesus wasĀ veryĀ clear in telling His Disciples that His new over-arching command for HisĀ gathered people, HisĀ congregation,Ā wasĀ Love one anotherĀ -Ā as I have loved you!Ā Those were His marching orders. His people were to make war against hatred, lust, greed, power-mongering, jealousy - by loving and counteracting disrespect, thoughtlessness and cruelty with love and grace. As they hadĀ receivedĀ grace, they were toĀ giveĀ grace. As they had beenĀ forgiven -Ā they were to forgive. Read More

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March 12. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Bottle Worshippers Anonymous

I see the church almost like a volcano - where the energy and power under the surface erupts with awesome force - lava runs hot and wild and changes the landscape. Then it cools and hardens and everything looks normal. The difference is that volcanoes are abnormal and usually destructive - and what Jesus intended His gathered people to be was a life-giving flow of love, life, grace and hope. Read More

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March 5. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

A Short History of The Good Book

There’s a saying that if we don’tĀ learnĀ from history, we’re signing up toĀ repeatĀ it. To really understand Jesus’ coming and why HeĀ hadĀ to come, you really need to understand how God’s mission toĀ bless the nations, make all things newĀ started with Abraham, led to creating a nation and a covenant, and then the coming of the Messiah. The question people sometimes ask is, "Why did God change tactics?" And some blatantly ask, "Why does the God who led Israel seemĀ so differentĀ than Jesus?" Read More

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February 26. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

If Jesus Only Knew!

There’s really no question about Who started the 'church’, Who gave it it’s name, Who laid out it’s mission, and Who commissioned it to change the world. It was Jesus. And He gave HisĀ Name to it - not that we have livedĀ upĀ to it! It wasn’t intendedĀ by Jesus to be a cool new religion calledĀ Christianity -Ā theĀ religionĀ part actually came afterward in total disregard for the movement He wanted. Read More

Before You Jump

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  January 8 to January 29. 2023

One at a time, decisions create our life and write our story.

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February 19. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

So What?

So, you ask all these great questions. And then you make some trulyĀ greatĀ decisions - some stunning moves that get you where you want to go. Without being a party pooper, the question thatĀ reallyĀ needs to be asked and answered is… SO WHAT?Ā What is your bottom line? When you finish this life (and your chances of doing that run at around 100%), what defines success and ultimately becoming the person you were created to be and doing what you were created to do? Read More

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February 12. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

What Does LOVE Require of Me?

Most of the other questions, hands down, bring immediate results in our lives. This question - the one Jesus specifically calls us to - usually has a delayed reaction to it.Ā Eternal results? Legacy results? Absolutely!Ā ButĀ lovingĀ someone is a long term thing - and love is always aboutĀ SOME ONE.Ā Love is personal. It’s not aboutĀ loving your dog - or, God forbid, your cat - or your pet snake!Ā And people are unpredictable. Jesus said, "Love your enemies!"Ā  Read More

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February 5. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

What is The Wise Thing to Do?

This tiny question could save us a LOT of pain! Can I just be honest? Sometimes we hit our 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and we’reĀ stillĀ making the decisions aĀ teenagerĀ would make - sometimes decisions a kid would make in public school. We’re chasing what catches our eye, we’re chasing our hormones, we’re retaliating like we’re still inside the chain-link fence around the playground, we’re calling people names, trying to prove we’re better, hosting massive suck-your-thumb pity parties… I mean, the list goes on! Read More

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January 29. 2023 → YOUTH TAKEOVER Sunday
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Is There a Tension that Demands My Attention?

Every once in a while - before we decide, make a move, choose a direction, there is an inner "stay of execution." We can’t even explain it - but there is like aĀ STOPĀ sign in our conscience. Many times, thatĀ checkĀ is from God - or from this inner place that tells us to push theĀ pauseĀ button. You could call it theĀ tensionĀ that demands ourĀ attention. Sometimes what we’re planning isĀ clearlyĀ outside the lines. Read More

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January 22. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

What Story Do I Want To Tell?

Most of what you and I are facing right now - even with all the struggles and confusion and tough circumstances, will one day be just a story we tell.Ā Ā Someday, those who are following our legacy will see a life that has been shaped by the decisions we made - decisions that likely affectedĀ themĀ if they’re related or connected to us. And the question weĀ needĀ to ask is,Ā What story do I want to tellĀ - and will this be a chapter I’d like to leave out Read More

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January 15. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Am I Being Honest With Myself, Really?

Honestly, we are suckers for our own lies and story lines - justifications for what we do and why we’re doing it. When we really want something - or want to do something that we suspect isn’t wise, we tell bald-faced lies to ourselves - lies that if someone else told us, we’d laugh in their faces and say, "Give me a break! What do you think I am, stupid? NaĆÆve?" But when we’re trying to justify and excuse ourselves - we tell the lie and believe the lie! Read More

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January 8. 2023
Speaker: Ken Davis

Before You Jump... ASK IT!

We allĀ jump at some point. I don’t know, maybe the last time you jumped was in 2ndĀ grade. ItĀ couldĀ happen! But I’m guessing you’ve jumped since then. Before you jump into the unknown, it’s always,Ā ALWAYSĀ wise to know what you’re jumping into - and what the consequences could be. If you’re jumping into a lake, you need to know where the rocks are and how deep the water is. If you’re jumping out of a plane, you need to ask, "Who packed my parachute? Was it a friend or enemy? Read More

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January 1. 2023
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Same God. New Year

When we're setting goals for the New Year, it's tempting to tackle everything we want to change about our lives. But how often does that really work? Instead, what if we focused on less to accomplish more? This message is all about the four questions we need to ask ourselves before entering the New Year… that's all it takes!

THE STORY

Olive Branch Christmas Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  December 11 to December 24. 2022

Down through history stories come and stories go...
BUT NOT THIS ONE

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December 24. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Changed Nothing... and Changes Everything

When there is a huge hidden strategy - covert operations - and a massive strategic deployment of troops, we expect headlines! Large print;Ā We interrupt this program to bring you the lastest news!Ā In the Spring of 4-6 BC, the estimated year this all took place - it was quiet - truly aĀ Silent Night. Ā In the privacy of nothing more than a shed, the faint cry of a baby cut through the still night air. AndĀ that was it! Read More

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December 18. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Disturbing, Uncomfortable... and Comforting

If this story of Christmas is, in fact, authentic - and all of the evidence points in that direction, then it isĀ actuallyĀ not a cute story of "how the Christ-child came and taught us that in loving and giving we find our own happiness."Ā The story line is summarized by, "God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son so that whoeverĀ believesĀ in Him will not perish. Read More

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December 11. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Unbelievable, Fantastic... and Authentic

The stories around the religions of the world have always been, well,Ā different.Ā Odd. SometimesĀ weird. Like, demi-gods creating the earth and sky with pieces of themselves. Of course, the current evolutionary version is not all that believable, either - thatĀ somethingĀ came fromĀ nothing. It would appear that we have to chooseĀ whichĀ unbelievable story to… well,Ā believe. Read More

FRIENDS

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  November 6 to December 4. 2022

It's not good for us to be alone.

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December 4. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Just One Ask Away!

Have you ever thought of friends in terms of the fact that they needĀ you?Ā We sometimes think of friendships in terms of ourselves - our own needs, our own agenda, totally in the sense of,Ā What’s in it for Me?Ā Well, thereĀ isĀ something in every friendship for us - but that’s not really what friendship is about. ToĀ thinkĀ that way will twist it. The better question is 'What can I give to my friends?'Ā To put it into context, imagine Jesus - the One who called us to follow Him - asking when it came to giving His life, "What’s in it for me?"Ā Read More

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November 27. 2022
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

The Root of the Problem

The secret to bearing fruit is being part of a loving community. When we study together, pray together, love one another and encourage each other - we will bear fruit that will last. We can learn a lot about a plant by the fruit it produces. What does your fruit say about you?

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November 20. 2022

World Vision

For the first time, children are getting to choose their sponsors. And with that choice comes power. Power to shape their future. Pursue their dreams. Become change-makers in their communities. The desire we all feel to be seen and known by another. The longing we feel to be chosen – to feel that we matter. Read More

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November 13. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Disapproval and Other Forms of Friend Repellent

It’s unfortunate for the Church of Jesus -Ā andĀ for the world Jesus loves and gave His life for, that His Followers have at times felt obligated to officially disapprove of people and the many ways they sin and fail and struggle. Read More

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November 6. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Relational Intelligence

You’d think this would come naturally. WhatĀ doesĀ come naturally is our IQ - which is largely irrelevant in terms of success and meaning in life. Relational intelligence or Emotional Intelligence is knowing how to relate to others in ways that are meaningful to you and them.Ā Read More

Silence Series

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  October 23 & October 30. 2022

How do I learn to trust God?

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October 30. 2022
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past...

is a key element in navigating difficult seasons. Seeing God’s faithfulness in the past, in our lives and in the lives of others, encourages us that we can trust Him in the present and the future.

Habakkuk 3:1–16

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October 23. 2022
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

God is big enough...

for our questions and our objections; He invites us to bring them to Him in dialogue and to trust Him with the issues. Habakkuk 1:1–17

Fans & Followers

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  September 11 to October 16. 2022

Jesus is all about RELATIONSHIP - not religion.

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October 16. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

DTR'S and Defining Moments

Most people know that if you follow Jesus all through His life, watch every encounter, hear every challenge and listen to every message - what you find is a cross. Jesus never wrote a book - and if He had, it wouldn’t be called,Ā 7 Keys To a Healthy, Prosperous Extraordinary Life! Read More

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October 9. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Jesus, Why Don't You Just Follow Me?

I think if most of us were honest, we’d like the wholeĀ follow meĀ part of Jesus’ teaching to be reversed. Let me explain. Autonomy is aĀ hugeĀ deal in our world. In fact, I don’t think it would be exaggerating to say that it’s the new religion in North America. Read More

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October 2. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Jesus' Best Known DTR Talks

They never called them DTR orĀ Define the RelationshipĀ talks, but that is what they were. Nicodemus had one. The rich young ruler had one. Matthew had one. And one day Jesus had the DTR talk with a wholeĀ bunchĀ of people at one time. Read More

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September 25. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Believe In, Believe About, Believe Jesus

When people use the phrase, "I’m aĀ believer"Ā it’s not real clear if it’s what they believeĀ aboutĀ Jesus - or if they believeĀ inĀ Jesus. I say that because it’s clear that all the demons believed stuffĀ aboutĀ Jesus. Read More

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September 18. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Ancient Metaphor

Long before Jesus’ ancestor, David, came up with Psalm 23, the people of Israel were shepherds - a profession the Egyptians looked down on. It became a well-known metaphor used by the prophets - calling the people of Israel, "God’sĀ flock." Read More

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September 11. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

DTR'S and Fan Mail

Most people want to know if someone isĀ usingĀ them orĀ committedĀ to them. In love relationships, it’s sometimes really hard to tell the difference, you know - between infatuation - or true love. And when youĀ don’tĀ know, you need to have the DTR talk. Read More

Back At It

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  August 28 & September 4. 2022

It's all about priorities.

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August 28. 2022
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Back At It

Without a doubt, life is busy - but it's never too late to change your priorities. So what comes first for you?

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September 4. 2022
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

How Do I Get Back?

Without a doubt, life is busy - and you never know what's around the next corner. But where do you turn when it makes no sense? Who do you trust when there's so much uncertainty in the world?

It’s a Jungle Out There

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  July 24 to August 21. 2022

The antidote to fear is not comfort; it's faith.

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August 7. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

Don't Feed the Pigs!

Don’t know if you’re up on pigs or not, but pigs are omnivores! Put it in front of them - bread, fruit, veggies, meat, garbage, tin cans, old car batteries, and they’ll eat them! Well, maybe not all that stuff… but most of it! Fear is an omnivore, too. Read More

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July 31. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

It's Way Too Expensive!

What creates fear in us is the perceived price tag on doing what is right - and what we know in our hearts God is asking of us. Our minds are veryĀ creative and create disaster scenarios in Sensurround - including sights, sounds, smells, pain, gore, shame, and defeat. Read More

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July 24. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Ugly, Smelly, Paralyzing Giant

As we’ve been saying all along since initial onset of COVID,Ā cautionĀ is always something God advises. We see this from the health guidelines in the Book of Leviticus to the wisdom of Proverbs. ButĀ FEAR? Never. Our call is to respect the power and calling and love of GodĀ moreĀ than our fear. Read More

Waiting for When

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  July 3 to July 17. 2022

No matter what - God always comes through.

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July 17. 2022
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Waiting for Contentment

Philippians 4:11–13
Paul waited - stifled in prison, when he loved to travel and meet face to face with people. While he was there, he learned the secret of being content - the only reason we have the amazing letters he wrote.

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July 10. 2022
Speaker: Kelly Davis

Waiting for Your Dream

Matthew 16:21–23
Have you ever had your plans changed on you? The disciples assumed they knew God’s plan for Jesus - but it was a broken view of what God was up to. In their impatience they could not see that God was actually changing everything.

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July 3. 2022
Speaker: Jeremiah Vijey

Waiting for Love

Genesis 29:31–34
Sometimes we struggle to wait, and instead, embrace the wrong things at the wrong time. The story of Leah shows someone who was waiting for love without impulsively rushing to find it. Read More

BulletProof

Olive Branch Message SeriesĀ  āˆ—Ā  May 22 to June 26. 2022

The hard truth about character.

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June 26. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Exit Interview

If Jesus was right, and I really, really believe He was right - and is still right - the part of life we have after we exit this life is by far the most profound and most important part. What we do in this life is the set up for what happens there. You see this in every single thing Jesus said and in pretty much every story He ever told. The shocking reality for pretty much everyone in our world is that there is an exit interview scheduled for everyone - and we don’t know when it is - and Jesus is the One who interviews. Read More

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June 19. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Seven Building Blocks of Character: Part 2

Forgiveness and grace is a promise! There’s a promise that goes with that. God is able to keep us from falling. And Peter tells us what the building blocks for that kind of life are. It’s life where we finish well. It’s a life that impacts others - that, in some way, changes the world for the better! If that’s what you want, then you’ll need to search your life for these characteristics Peter lays out.

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June 12. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Seven Building Blocks of Character: Part 1

I have never met a person who wants to wreck their lives, do a faceplant, go down, humiliate themselves, or get featured in tabloids. Those who do experience one of the most painful feelings ever: Humiliation; Regret. Regret is rear view mirror stuff. History. The great news of Jesus and what He’s done for us makes it clear that we get a do-over. Jesus called it being born from above.Ā  Forgiveness and grace is a promise!

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June 5. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

You Have People on Your Plane!

As some of you know, I watch the show Mayday! When there is a crash, the airline industry uses a word for people - that just doesn’t get used much anymore in our world: Soul. "How many SOULS were lost?" That is a profound word, isn’t it? The implications are that we are not just animated bodies. There is way, way, WAY more to us - a forever part. In a selfie world like ours, people think mainly of themselves and their own interests and welfare. Read More

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May 29. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

No Excuses

One of the first things people do when they’re confronted with a faceplant - with moral failure - with something they’ve done that’s humiliating, is make excuses. We know this because we’ve all done it!Ā  "See, I have this inner pain because my parents…" "Well, I have unmet sexual needs because my wife…"Ā  "Well, I experienced abuse as a child, so I…"Ā  "I’ve always been attracted to..."Ā  "See, my Daddy was an alcoholic, and…"Ā  Read More

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May 22. 2022
Speaker: Ken Davis

The Casualties

It would appear that we live in an era where an unprecedented number of high profile leaders have stumbled and fallen. Why? Is it because the internet and social media have made everything - especially the ugly and salacious stuff - more public? Is it because the internet and social media have made the ugly and salacious stuff more available? Is it because we live at a really difficult time in history and curtain-time is approaching? Read More

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