Flesh and Bone
12. Messy Grace
November 12, 2023 • Chris Seidman, Caleb Kaltenbach • John 8:2–11, Jeremiah 17:13, John 1:14, John 1:17
This weekend, we're joined by special guest Caleb Kaltenbach as he helps us understand the tension between grace and truth, where transformation and genuine connection can happen. Discover how to love those with different perspectives and decisions, and find inspiration to follow Jesus above traditions and trends. Don't miss this insightful exploration of faith, fear, and the profound love that binds us all. Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family! Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events To support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxhttp://rb.gy/rc53ux
11. Regarding Gender and Proclamation
November 5, 2023 • Chris Seidman
This weekend, we discuss an important topic of debate in the church. We explore the differences between men and women, not just physical differences. Join us as we seek to understand what the scriptures say about the role of women in the church and recognize the important contributions our sisters in Christ have made throughout history. Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family! Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events To support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxhttp://rb.gy/rc53ux
10. Previews of Coming Attractions
October 29, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Psalm 139:13–14, 1 Corinthians 15:20–57, Philippians 3:20–21, 2 Chronicles 16:12–13, Psalm 84:2
This weekend, we look into the sacred connection between faith and our physical bodies. Stories of resilience, healing, and the power of prayer point us to a profound connection between our physical bodies and our faith. Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family! Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events To support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxhttp://rb.gy/rc53ux
9. Defending Ourselves From Ourselves
August 6, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Romans 8:1, 1 John 4:7–19, Micah 7:19, Ephesians 1:18–19, Psalm 103:2–4
This weekend, we look at the challenges of self-hatred and discover the transformative power of self-compassion in relation to our bodies. Learn what we can reshape our self-perception and free us from destructive patterns. Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!
8. Regarding Gender & Transgender
July 30, 2023 • Chris Seidman
This weekend, we tackle a critical and sensitive topic in our Flesh and Bone series with a sermon titled "Regarding Gender & Transgender." Chris compassionately explores the truth about our bodies in the light of Jesus' teachings and Scripture, shedding light on the complexities and nuances of this matter. Discover the significance of your identity in Christ and how it shapes our understanding of gender, providing valuable insights for all! Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family for this important conversation! Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events
7. The Gospel, Sexual Brokenness, and a Way Forward
July 23, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Acts 8:26–35, Isaiah 56:3–8, Galatians 3:26–28, Isaiah 53
This weekend we'll explore the often sensitive topic of sexual brokenness, the transformative power of Jesus' teachings, and the good news of hope and healing no matter your past or difficulties. Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family for this important conversation! Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events
6. Design & Desire
July 16, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Matthew 19:1–12, Matthew 18:6–35, Genesis 1:26, Matthew 13:24–28, Philippians 2:13
This weekend, we dive back into Matthew 19:1-12, tackle some cultural misconceptions, and look at how Jesus' teachings on sex, marriage, and gender offer a path to wholeness and redemption as we explore the powerful connection between our design and desires. Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events
5. Aim High
July 9, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Matthew 19:3–12, Romans 3:23, Romans 2:1, Song of Songs 4:9, Matthew 16:24–25
This weekend we delve into the counter-cultural teachings of Jesus and discover the power of embracing God's intended design for our lives. We explore the radical nature of His view of relationships, sexuality, and the purpose of our bodies and gain a fresh perspective on living according to God's will. Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events
4. A Beacon of Healing
July 2, 2023 • Hunter Wheatcraft • Luke 10:25–37, John 6:37
This weekend, our Farmers Branch Campus Minister, Hunter Wheatcraft, shares his personal lessons from a recent silent retreat and explores the importance of presence and grace in our lives. He also unpacks the transformative story of the Good Samaritan and how we can become beacons of healing in a world that desperately needs it. Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events
3. Moves Like Jagger
June 18, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Matthew 16:22–23, John 8:10–12, John 1:14–18, 1 John 4:1–3, Mark 10:21–22
This weekend we are exploring the tension of grace and truth when we consider matters associated with our bodies. Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events
2. His Mind Over Our Matter
June 11, 2023 • Chris Seidman • Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1–2, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:20
The human body is a marvel that, when studied, has brought many to faith. Our design confesses a Designer. Then there’s the moment in history when the Designer was revealed through a human body. Jesus made the invisible God visible like never before. (https://thebranch.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=948ea3b48de8430a650c44100&id=9ce3333132&e=8b79f54844) This weekend, we discuss how the wonder of our bodies can bring us to faith, but it’s our faith in Jesus that shapes how we relate to our bodies and what we do with them. “The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (https://thebranch.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=948ea3b48de8430a650c44100&id=0e6e4bba47&e=8b79f54844) Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events
1. A Body You Prepared For Me
June 4, 2023 • Chris Seidman
This weekend we begin a new series. There’s a lot of talk about our bodies in the world today. There is a lot of confusion, too. How we think about our bodies matters; what we do with them matters, and how we relate to others in regard to these things matters. Find out what’s going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/events