Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Your Community Church

Website for First Baptist Church in Branch TX

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Sermons](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/sermons/)
- [](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/6336-2/) - After the dramatic victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah expected hearts to turn back to God. Instead, Queen Jezebel vowed to kill him, and the prophets fled in fear. Exhausted, discouraged, and believing he had failed, Elijah reached the depths of despair. Yet this passage reminds us that even the strongest servants of God are only
- [Who Will Answer?](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/who-will-answer/) - Every heart worships something. The question isn't if we worship - it's what or who we worship. As we continue our study of 1 Kings 18, we arrive at the dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel, where Elijah stands alone against hundreds of prophets of Baal. Israel had not completely rejected the Lord; they were trying
- [Faithfulness of Obadiah](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/6313-2/) - Though we have been seeing how bold and courageous Elijah has been, this story is not ultimately about Elijah - it is about God. As we continue in 1 Kings 18, the famine has ravaged the land for some time. King Ahab sends Obadiah, the overseer of his household, to search for water so the
- [The God of the Impossible](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/the-god-of-the-impossible/) - Elijah appeared seemingly out of nowhere during one of Israel's darkest spiritual seasons. Under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, the nation had turned toward the worship of Baal, yet God raised up Elijah to boldly proclaim His truth. After declaring that a drought would come upon the land, Elijah was led by God first to
- [Life of Elijah](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/life-of-elijah/) - In this message from 1 Kings 17:8-16, we explore the life of Elijah and his remarkable example of faith and obedience. When God directed Elijah to a widow in Sidon during a devastating famine, he responded without hesitation. Through the encounter with the widow and her last meal, we see powerful lessons about listening for
- [Fight For It - Ephesians 3:14-21](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/fight-for-it-eph3/) - In a world filled with distraction, complacency, and confusion, we are reminded that the gospel was never meant for just one generation - it is for all generations. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the grave now dwells in every believer, empowering us to stand firm and fight for what matters most. As we
- [Fight For It - Ephesians 5:22-6:4](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/fight-for-it/) - Ephesians 5:22-6:4 is often one of the most misunderstood and misapplied passages in Scripture because it is frequently taken out of its larger context. In this message, we explore what it truly looks like to walk as Christian's within the home and family. Paul is not giving permission for dominance, selfishness, or dishonor, but calling
- [Walking Worthy - Ephesians 5:1-21](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/believers-walk/) - Ephesians 5:1-21 reminds us that the Christian life is not behavior modification - it is gospel transformation Once dead in sin, believers have been made alive in Christ, and that new life changes the way we walk. Paul calls us to imitate Christ by walking in love, holiness, light, and wisdom. Because we have been
- [Walk of the Believer - Ephesians 4:17-32](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/walk-of-the-believer/) - In Ephesians 4:17-32, we're reminded that Christianity is not a thoughtless or empty way of living - it calls us to a transformed mind and a renewed way of life. It's easy to drift back into old patterns, chasing temporary satisfaction through things like success, possessions, or constant distraction, but these pursuits are ultimately empty
- [A Unified Body - Ephesians 4:1-16](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/a-unified-body/) - In Ephesians 4, the Apostle Paul reminds us that we don't live for our salvation - we live because of it. Our walk with Christ is not about earning something personal, but about living out what has already been given to us through grace. And that grace was never meant to stop with the individual.
- [The Measure of God's Love - Ephesians 3](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/the-measure-of-gods-love/) - When disaster strikes, relief always follows - people rush in to restore what's been broken. In Ephesians 3, we're reminded that God is doing something even greater: He is building a people who move toward the broken, just as Christ has moved toward us. Where Israel once failed to reflect God to the world, the
- [But Now... Brought Near - Ephesians 2:11-22](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/but-now-brought-near/) - What has God done for us - and what is He building through us? In Ephesians 2:11-22, we see one of the clearest pictures of life without God: distant, separated, and far from His family. From the moment humanity was driven out of the garden in Genesis 3, the story has been one of brokenness
- [But God - Ephesians 2:1-10](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/but-god/) - In Ephesians 2:1-10, we're confronted with a question we all feel but often misunderstand: Why do we struggle? Why does sin feel so powerful? Why does the world feel so broken? The Apostle Paul walks us through four defining moments: we are dead... but God... He made us alive... and He gives us purpose. Paul
- [The Glory of the Triune God - Ephesians 1:3-14](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/the-glory-of-the-triune-god/) - As we begin our journey through Ephesians 1:3-14, we step into one of the richest and most debated passages in all of Scripture. Written by Paul the Apostle while in chains and on his way to Rome, this is not a cold theological argument - it is worship. Yes, these verses speak to deep truths
- [Eyes Opened to the King - Ephesians 1:15-23](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/eyes-opened-to-the-king/) - In this passage, the Apostle Paul isn't praying surface-level prayers - he's going deeper. He's asking God to open our eyes to see what has been true all along. These are the "whys" behind how we pray. Paul gives us three powerful anchors for our prayer: that we would know God better, understand the hope
- [God Belongs First](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/god-belongs-first/) - We are told in Genesis that we are made in the Imago Dei—the very image of God. This is a structural, relational, and functional likeness that gives us unique worth and dignity. We were designed to mirror God's character and participate in His rule over creation. But what does it mean to live as an image-bearer
- [Firsts Belong to God](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/firsts-belong-to-god/) - In a world obsessed with self-improvement and success, Scripture reminds us that no amount of fixing ourselves can heal a broken sense of identity. We were created to be imagers of God - and that identity is only fully understood when we are rooted in Jesus. Colossians 1:15-20 reveals Christ as the very image of
- [This is War](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/this-is-war/) - Scripture reminds us that the Christian life is not lived in neutral territory - we are engaged in a very real spiritual war. When we choose to put Christ first, we step into a spiritual battle - one that is often subtle, exhausting, and unseen. Drawing from Ephesians 6, this message reminds us that the
- [Belt of Truth](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/belt-of-truth/) - The Armor of God begins with the Belt of Truth. In Ephesians 6:14-17, Paul reminds us that spiritual battles require spiritual resources - and the first piece of armor he names is no accident. The belt was essential for a Roman soldier; it gathered the tunic, allowed freedom of movement, and held the sword in
- [Breastplate of Righteousness](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/breastplate-of-righteousness/) - Jesus didn't come to give us self-help tips - He came to transform hearts. In this message from Ephesian 6, we're reminded that life isn't a practice round; it's a battlefield, and the heart is where the enemy aims. The breastplate of righteousness is not optional - it guards the very center of who we
- [The Shield of Faith](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/the-shield-of-faith/) - Every day we live in the reality of spiritual battle. Scripture reminds us that our struggle is not against one another, but against the powers of darkness that continually resist the light of Christ. (Ephesians 6:10-16) The enemy fires arrows from a distance - fear about the future, desire that whispers "you're missing out", painful
- [The Helmet of Salvation](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/the-helmet-of-salvation/) - As we continue through this series about the Armor of God, we come to the Helmet of Salvation - a vital piece for real spiritual warfare. This is not a game. Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces that seek to divide churches, attack marriages, disrupt homes, and most of
- [Sword of the Spirit](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/sword-of-the-spirit/) - As we continue through the Armor of God in Epistle to the Ephesians, we come to the sword of the Spirit - the Word of God. This is not a heavy broadsword swung wildly from a distance, but a short dagger designed for close-range combat. The enemy does not attack from afar; he comes near
- [Power of Prayer](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/prayer/) - In Ephesians 6:18, after describing the Armor of God, Paul reminds us of something essential: prayer. If spiritual warfare is real, if the armor is real, and if the enemy is real - why is prayer often the first weapon we put down? Too often we try to fix our problems ourselves and bring prayer
- [Prayer of Proclamation](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/prayer-of-proclamation/) - As we conclude our "This Is War" series from Ephesians 6:10-20, we are reminded that the Christian life is not a playground - it is a battlefield. Paul calls believers to stand united, clothed in the power and armor of Christ, understanding that we are engaged in a real spiritual conflict. In verses 19-20, Paul
- [The Gospel of Peace](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/the-gospel-of-peace/) - Ephesians 6:15 - and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the Gospel of peace. Roman soldiers wore specialized battle footwear - caligae - designed for stability, traction, and readiness in combat. In the same way, Scripture calls believers to be "shod with the readiness of the gospel of peace", equipped specifically for the

## Pages

- [Home](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/) - Welcome toYour Community ChurchWe're a family of believers committed to loving God, loving people, and serving our community. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a church home, you belong here.DONATEABOUT USService TimesMain Worship Service 10:30 am (Sunday School - all ages 9:30 am) Your Community Church is located at 7011 FM 546, Princeton TX.
- [Our Beliefs](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/our-beliefs/) - Our Beliefs Our doctrinal beliefs are in accordance with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 The Scriptures The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without
- [Our History](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/about/) - Our History Welcome to Your Community Church “The Brothers and Sisters met at Branch Sunday, May 3, 1903, for the purpose of organizing a Baptist Church. We went into the organization with the following members: J.L. Branch, W.P. Osborn, Jas MacElroy, W.J. Lee Osborn, S.A. McElroy, Annie Wormick, Susie Lafon, O.G. Osborn, J.R. Osborn, Rebecca
- [Prayer Wall](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/prayer/) - Prayer Wall Pray Together Welcome to Your Community Prayer Wall.We believe in the power of prayer and that God hears our cries. This is a dedicated space to connect with God, lay your requests before Him, and see the power of faith in action. “Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one
- [Ministries](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/ministries/) - Our Ministries Our Ministries Ministries at Your Community Church At Your Community Church, our Ministries are designed to support every aspect of your spiritual journey. Each ministry reflects our commitment to worship, service, and fellowship, providing opportunity for every member to grow in faith, connect with others, and make a meaningful impact. Discover how each ministry
- [Connect](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/im-new/) - Formal Membership Are you interested in becoming a member of Your Community Church? You may ask the question: What is Church Membership and is it required?Answer: No. Membership is a formal, yet optional, relationship between a local church and a Christian’s submission to living out his or her discipleship in the care of that church. A
- [Events](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/)
- [Donate](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/donate/) - Thank you
- [Contact Us](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/contact-us/)
- [Online Giving](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/giving/)

## Prayer

- [Prayer Request](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/prayer-cloud/a1a543c1-6ad5-4100-8565-2b081a4a2f1d/) - Would you please pray for my daughter Stephanie and me? She is in a toxic work situation and is also struggling with depression. Would you please pray that God would open the door for her to find a better job? I’m dealing with a pharmaceutical injury that has caused severe insomnia and other health issues.
- [Prayer Request](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/prayer-cloud/a1b16783-cf0d-4bd4-8c07-789819d5cd65/) - I saw some spiritual activity around my good friend today. It was the kind that I've seen before previous to death. I pray that all will be in God's perfect will and timing. I pray for health. I pray for comfort.
- [Prayer Request](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/prayer-cloud/a1dd5e26-4326-4f1a-b6f7-72a5721f0063/) - Let's all pray for Lead Pastor Brad Patterson of First Baptist Lavon as he searches for a Lead Pastor for our congregation. Also, pray for each of the "circuit preachers" that come to bless us each Sunday.
- [Prayer Request](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/prayer-cloud/a15551e7-7c41-4bcd-bff0-89eb75feb134/) - Pray for this site to reach many for the Kingdom of God

## Events

- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. Also, the Pantry is available on Wednesdays by appointment only. Please call the church office at 972-734-3571 for available times. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0621/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. Also, the Pantry is available on Wednesdays by appointment only. Please call the church office at 972-734-3571 for available times. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0517/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Potluck & Movie Night](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/potluck-movie-night/) - On Monday, June 22nd, from 6-8:30pm we will be having a potluck and movie night at the church. We will be watching "I Am Israel" & "I Am Israel: The Mountain of the King". If you are interested in attending, please let Mary Payne (church office) know what you would like to bring so she
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0509/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0413/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0406/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0328/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Church Outdoor Clean-up Day](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/church-workday/) - Bring your gloves and tools and join us as we prepare the grounds for Easter!
- [REACH Our Community](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/reach-our-community/) - We will be taking out invitations to our local community immediately following church service. Please join us as we go to the neighborhoods to pray over the houses and pass out Easter Weekend door-hangers. You can deliver the door-hangers on your own time or you can deliver them immediately after church and then meet back
- [Easter Sunday](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/easter-sunday/) - Or, as many of us like to say - Resurrection Sunday. We will be celebrating the risen Christ during our main service and would love to have you and your family join us. Immediately afterward, we will be hosting some fun family activities to include everyone in our local community. These will include an Easter
- [Celebration Sunday](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/celebration-sunday/) - Join us as we celebrate those being baptized and our new members. A great time of joyous celebration and fellowship.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0314/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0228/) - The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0214/)
- [Discover Luncheon](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/discover-luncheon/) - Discover Luncheon is the next step for those interested in becoming members at Your Community Church. This event includes a meal, discussions on our beliefs and what it means to be a member, exploration of serving opportunities, and a chance to get to know the pastor. Please sign up and let us know how many
- [Prayer Group](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/prayer-group/) - This is for anyone and everyone that would like to pray with us. Also, if you need prayer: come or contact us at info@yourcommunitychurch.com Childcare is not provided at this time.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0110/) - Our food pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th of every month. Please park behind the church where the Food Pantry is located.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0124/) - The Food Pantry is usually open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month, but this week there is a severe weather alert that day, so we will be rescheduling for next week, January 31. Please stay safe and warm.
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/food-pantry-0131/) - Because we had to postpone the Food Pantry last week due to weather, we will be open today. Usually the Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. We are located behind Your Community Church.
- [Community Kids Day!](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/community-kids-day/) - *Stories *Songs *Games *Dinner *Don't miss out! For children ages 1 - 12!
- [Christmas Eve Candlelight Service](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-2/)
- [Christmas Games & Potluck Party!](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/event/christmas-games-potluck-party/)

## Categories

- [Sermon](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/sermon/)
- [Spiritual Warfare](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/spiritual-warfare/)
- [Ephesians](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/ephesians/)
- [Prayer](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/prayer/)
- [Worship](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/worship/)
- [Trinity](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/trinity/)
- [Predestination](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/predestination/)
- [Resurrection](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/resurrection/)
- [Salvation](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/salvation/)
- [Love](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/love/)
- [Unity](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/unity/)
- [Christian Walk](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/christian-walk/)
- [Holiness](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/holiness/)
- [Light](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/light/)
- [Wisdom](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/wisdom/)
- [Family](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/family/)
- [Marriage](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/marriage/)
- [1 Kings](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/1-kings/)
- [Elijah](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/elijah/)
- [Faith](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/faith/)
- [Ahab](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/ahab/)
- [Jezebel](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/category/jezebel/)

## Tags

- [Unity](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/tag/unity/)
- [Salvation](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/tag/salvation/)
- [faith](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/tag/faith/)

## Event Categories

- [Christmas](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/category/christmas/)
- [Outreach](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/category/outreach/)
- [Church Activites](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/category/church-activities/)
- [Easter](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/category/easter/)
- [Fellowship](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/category/fellowship/)
- [Baptism](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/category/baptism/)
- [Food Pantry](https://yourcommunitychurch.com/events/category/food-pantry/)