Spring Branch Podcast

Palm Sunday

You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about Me...John 5:39Let's talk about eternal life.

What does it mean to live a life in the Spirit of Jesus Christ...? The question about the spiritual life is a very challenging question. It touches the core of life. It forces you to take nothing for granted.Henri Nouwen | Reaching OutJesus was all about invisible food. He always knew where He was going and what He was doing. And He is always reaching out for...you.

Why is Jesus unique among all world religions? Let's find out.

We are storied creatures. We make sense of how the world is, or should be, through stories. We dream, remember, anticipate, hope, despair, believe, doubt, plan, revise, criticize, construct, gossip, learn, hate and love in story. What story are you living? What story do you want to be living?

This Sunday we will put the finishing touches on our relationship series. For he who finds me finds lifeand obtains favor from the Lord.Proverbs 8:35

Sooner or later we all end up on a desert journey where we need something more...This week we will head in that direction. Bring your thirsty heart.

Let's get started by asking the first and most important question: Where are you?The reality is that you are always in one of four places of connection. Figuring out where you are is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Henry Cloud | The Power of the OtherLet's find out where you are...

As you go through the routines of your life, don't be afraid to check your own internal GPS to see how it's going. Where are you? Which corner are you in? Who is in that corner with you?These are challenging questions that will define your future. Take the challenge with me.Everyone wants something more.

Does your perspective bring you peace?Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.Philippians 4:4-8What perspective do you need

Christianity isn't a static creed or set of rules; it's not just going to church. In its essence, Christianity is a dynamic relationship between you and God. You pray; He listens and responds. He whispers; you listen and respond. You sense His presence. Just like breathing, you inhale and exhale, listen and pray, relating to God throughout the day.Everybody wants something more.This week let's talk about living a breathtaking life.

"How full is your bucket? There is no point in filling the bucket without first patching the holes." Bill Hybels | Simplify We'll look at some biblical principles that translate into what we all need.Watch what God does, and then you do it...Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with Him and learn a life oflove. Ephesians 5:1

Your Life from every anglewe all need something more... relationships are created, tweaked and sustained through wanting something more from life. Your more defines your life from every angle.

What moments have defined your 2016?What do you look forward to in 2017?How will you invest your time this year?

A MAGNIFICENT LIGHT We saw His Star in the east and have come to worship Him.Matthew 2:2