Olive Branch Community Church - Audio Podcast (Audio)

What does the relationship look like? Our relationship with money is one where we are blessed by God to use it in relationship with him. 

HOW IS IT COMPLICATED? It's all God's, and he gave it to us to use. It's enticing and sometimes not clear how he wants us to use it… just that it's not mine, but it is…? It's complicated like when you're in a marriage.This is a relationship, I don't deal with money by myself, but with God.

Jesus is asked, “What's the most important commandment?” and His answer changes everything. Love God with all that you are; and love others as yourself. But it doesn't stop at words. This week, we're challenged to stop performing, stop pretending, and start offering our whole lives from a place of genuine love. Just like the widow, the most meaningful gifts come from the heart.

The Sadducees didn't believe in the resurrection, and their question reveals just how much they misunderstood God's Word and His power. Jesus not only corrects their thinking—He shows us that what we believe about eternity changes how we live today. This week is a reminder to root our faith in truth and live with confident hope in the God of the living.

The Pharisees set a trap, but Jesus doesn't play their game. Instead, He calls them—and us—to a higher standard. While we may know what to give Caesar, the deeper question remains: what are we holding back from God? This week challenges us to move beyond appearances and offer our whole selves to the One who made us in His image.

When the religious leaders question Jesus, He challenges them with a parable about a vineyard and its tenants. The message is clear. We often resist God's authority while still enjoying His blessings. But everything we have belongs to Him. This week is a call to live under God's authority and be faithful with what He has entrusted to us.

Jesus walks into the temple—and flips the tables. Not just because of what He saw, but because of what was missing: prayer, fruit, and a heart for people. This week reminds us that we are now His temple, called to welcome others and to be rooted in prayer. If we want to bear real fruit, we can't just look alive—we have to abide.

Jesus enters—but not alone.God chooses to work through ordinary people to bring His promises to life. When we respond with simple obedience, lives are changed, hearts are stirred, and worship breaks out. Jesus is still calling us to prepare the way, will you say yes?

Sometimes the most powerful prayer we can pray is simply, “Jesus, have mercy on me.” This week, we're reminded that Jesus sees us, knows where we've come from, and invites us to ask boldly. When we truly see who He is—not just a good teacher, but the Savior—our response is clear: trust Him, follow Him, and let His mercy shape our next step.

Jesus welcomes the children and challenges a rich man—and in both moments, He reveals the same truth: God's Kingdom belongs to the dependent. We can't earn eternal life, but we can receive it like a child—through trust. This week is a call to bring our kids to Jesus and ourselves back to full dependence on Him—the only One who can truly fill us.

The Pharisees tested Jesus with a question about divorce, but He pointed them back to God's design for marriage—lifelong, united, and rooted in love. This week, Jesus challenges us to resist hard-heartedness and fight for our marriages with soft, surrendered hearts. His truth doesn't avoid the hard stuff—it meets us in it.

What makes someone great in God's Kingdom? Not status—but servanthood. Not competition—but unity. This week, Jesus flips the script on power, pride, and success—and calls us to follow Him in humility, holiness, and peace with one another.

When the disciples can't cast out a spirit, Jesus reminds them—and us—that power doesn't come from ourselves, but from trust in Him. This week, we witness a desperate father cry out, “I believe; help my unbelief.” Victory doesn't come from the strength of our faith, but from the One our faith is in. Prayer connects us to His power. Stay close. Trust deeply. Get covered in His dust.

As Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, a voice from heaven makes it clear: “This is my Son. Listen to Him.” In a world full of noise, distractions, and opinions, we're reminded that true transformation begins with listening to Jesus—because He is God, He fulfills the Law and the Prophets, and He brings the power of the Kingdom. This week we'll explore how we can hear Him through His Word and respond in obedience and faith.

Who do you say Jesus is? When Peter declares Him the Messiah, Jesus confirms the truth—but redefines what the Messiah came to do. Not a conquering king, but a suffering servant. This week challenges us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow—not leading our own lives, but surrendering to the One who gave His. Get close. Get covered in His dust.

As we step into the new year, we're excited to begin a new series, What's Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there's a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What's one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?

As we step into the new year, we're excited to begin a new series, What's Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there's a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What's one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?

Looking at the experiences of the shepherds and Mary, and their responses to all that was going on, we are reminded of how a sense of wonder can change everything for us, both internally and externally. 

Learn how to maintain close friendships by overcoming fear of hurt, growing your social circles, relying on Christ's grace, and investing time and conversation into relationships. Discover practical steps to deepen and sustain meaningful connections despite challenges.

Learn how to end harmful friendships, create boundaries when needed, and mourn necessary losses. This message also highlights how closing certain relationships can lead to personal growth and new connections.

Discover how to build deeper friendships through meaningful conversations, sharing your thoughts, emotions, and spiritual journey, while speaking truth in love and encouraging one another as Christ did.

Learn how to deepen your friendships by committing intentionally, embracing the awkwardness of defining relationships, and understanding the nature of true, godly friendship.

As always, there are important truths in the Bible. This message focuses on how to make friends and practicing vulnerability the right way with the right people

Discover how to break free from the cycle of loneliness as we explore the profound impact of true, life-giving friendships designed by God. Learn why we're not meant to face life alone and how embracing genuine connections can transform your life.

Who really can follow Jesus? Many people think they've got that question figured out! The truth might be obvious, but is your faith obvious?

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of rest, but God has given us a special day for just that—the Sabbath. What does it mean for us as Christians? Are we free to spend it however we choose?

Another way to spend time with God is by fasting. Romans 12:1 says, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. This is powerful! You can turn a basic need into a desire for the Lord! Learn how this Sunday, Pastor Greg continues the series, Follow Who?: Follow in the New Way.

We have been learning who the one we follow really is in the the Gospel of Mark. In this message we see Jesus as a healer, one who does miracles. This is much deeper than what it looks like on the surface.

Elder Jack Jones inspires us to reflect on our faith journey. Are we truly following Jesus by fully placing our confidence in Him, or are there signs that our faith might be wavering?