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TBC Sermons Podcast delivers weekly audio of our main service sermons throughout the year. At TBC, one of our core values is the primacy of Scripture, and we have always treasured expository preaching of God's Word. We hope this podcast will draw you closer to the person of Christ and enrich your understanding of the Gospel.
The Holy Spirit's work in the church and Paul's call to action regarding loving, serving, and worshiping God with the body of Christ. For more info about Tulsa Bible Church check out tulsabible.org!
This week we continue TBC’s sermon series on the Holy Spirit called He Who Gives Life. Pastor Jared gives a broad overview of the Holy Spirit’s work in Israel culminating in Ezekiel 37.1-14 with Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones coming to life. For more information about TBC visit us at tulsabible.org
Theologians agree that the Holy Spirit was actively involved in creation. They do not agree on exactly how. Join us as we talk about the Spirit’s role in Creation and what it means for believers who are a new creation in Christ.
In this message, we are continuing to talk about the Holy Spirit through the lens of the Trinity. The Bible describes the Holy Spirit as a person and as God, acting in ways that reflect His essential nature.
Join us as we dive deep, and look at the pendulum of change that is the church's relationship with the Holy Spirit throughout history.
Join us as we start a brand new sermon series on the Holy Spirit. This series will work through related topics to the person and work of the Holy Spirit revealed in God’s Word. At a time when the Holy Spirit is often either overlooked or over-emphasized in the church we hope to bring biblical balance to a pertinent issue, especially in Tulsa.
As we prepare for Easter, we’re considering the Greater Love of God in the death and resurrection of Christ. This week we will see how God’s greater love affects our desires and longings. While the world tries to convince us that things will satisfy, ultimate satisfaction is found only in a personal relationship with Jesus.
This week pastor Jared begins a 3-week sermon series on the Greater Love of Christ. We’ll explore how Christ’s love overcame spiritual forces in heavenly places, and introduce what theologians call the Christus Victor view of the atonement.
Join us for part two of 2 closing sermons in 2 Timothy. This week we look at Paul’s phrase, “I have finished the race.” Pastor Jared discusses the need for Christians to think critically about and prepare for their death.
As we finish Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we’re back tracking to cover 2 key phrases in the fourth chapter: Fighting the Good Fight and Finishing the Course. Join us this week as we discuss the Christian’s fight to keep the faith.
At the end of 2 Timothy, as Paul is accustomed, he lists several people who have had a tremendous impact on his ministry. In this letter, he specifically urged Timothy to come quickly while also warning him about Alexander the Coppersmith.
As Paul sees his imminent death approaching, he leaves Timothy with a central charge to preach the Word. Join us this week as we explore what exactly this charge meant to Timothy and why it was so important.
The old saying goes, “Pastoral ministry would be great if it wasn’t for the people.” The truth is pastoral ministry would not exist if it wasn’t for the people. Nevertheless, dealing with people in a fallen world is no easy task. Join us as look at Paul’s words to Timothy regarding difficult people in ministry.
Some responsibilities in life and ministry are more important than others. Paul knew that for Timothy to faithfully endure he would have to prioritize his tasks well and be focused to carry them out. Join us this week as we look at Timothy’s main ministry responsibility, which is the Christian’s as well.
Paul knew that Timothy would suffer in ministry, so he continued to call him to faithful service despite the challenges. In 2 Timothy Paul compared ministry to the work of a soldier, athlete, and farmer. If Timothy was going to endure, he needed the same kind of tough, focused mentality empowered by God.
Pastoral ministry can be tough. It’s not for the faint at heart and involves strenuous duties. Paul knew that when he called Timothy to faithfully endure through suffering. Join us this week as we talk about the call to faithfully endure in 2 Timothy 1.8-18.
In this sermon, we introduce Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Pastor Jared covers the structure, purpose, and background information while also going deeper into the first seven verses. Paul commanded Timothy not to fear because he’s been given a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
In this message, Micah concludes with one of his greatest themes, the goodness of God. God’s goodness motivates believers to wait on God. No matter what we are going through, we know God is good. Join us as we finish Micah with waiting on the LORD because He is good.
Join us as we take a look at one of the most well known verse in the book of Micah. Remarkably, Micah predicted the birth of Christ 700 years before it happened. Who was the Messiah? Where would he be born? What exactly would he do?
Micah 6 begins the third and final cycle of Judgment and Hope. Everything in the Text is driven by the goodness of God. Join is as we explore what goodness means, how it relates to God’s covenant, and where we see it in the Gospel.
Biblical hope is one of the greatest themes in all of Scripture. Unlike worldly hope, biblical hope is sure, strong, expectant, and based on the person and work of Jesus. Join us as we look at one of the more hopeful passages in the minor prophet of Micah.
Micah 3 is one of the hardest sections of judgment in the book. Micah addresses the sinfulness of Judah’s leaders and focuses on the lack of justice for God’s people. Join us as we work through the biblical concept of justice in Israel.
In Micah 2, the prophet added more specifics on why God was about to judge Israel and Judah. Just like any team, group, or congregation often when the leaders are struggling the entire group suffers. This week we'll see what the leaders were doing and why it was devastating for Judah.
Join us as we begin a brand new sermon series through the minor prophet. Micah. Micah asks an important question that both believers and non believers need to consider at the deepest level: Who is like the LORD? In this series we will show how God is incomparable and worthy of our worship.
The Protestant Reformation didn't just happen. At least three major movements lead to Luther's 95 Theses: Scholasticism, Mysticism, and Humanism. Join us as we work our way to one of history's watershed moments: the Reformation.
Join us for a special series on church history. Part 2, we discuss the east-west schism of the church, Crusades, and what we can learn from history as it applies to Scripture.
Join us as we continue our annual sermon series on church history. This year we turn to the Church in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. We'll highlight some of the major historical events from the years AD 500-1500, which led to the Protestant Reformation.
Jesus mentions the Holy Spirit's ministry five times in the upper room discourse. Far from being a side or marginal topic, the Holy Spirit's ministry was essential for the disciples to start understanding. It's also essential for us. Join us this week as we talk about the Gracious Advocate in John 14-16.
In one of Jesus' most famous parables in the Gospels, He told the disciples to abide in Him. The imagery is as powerful as it is poignant. Join us this week as we teach through John 15.1-11 and Jesus as the Vine, believers as the branches.
John 14 includes some of the most famous verses from Jesus in the Gospels. Ultimately, He wants His disciples to grow in genuine knowledge. This is a vital sign of all true believers. Join us as we continue our series on the Upper Room Discourse: John 14.1-12.
Join us as we begin a new series on the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure by addressing many vital elements for believers. Perhaps nothing is more important than loving one another.
Join us for our last sermon on the Hard Sayings of Jesus as we explore what seems to be a growing issue, especially in today's culture regarding anxiety and depression. Jesus' command, "Do not be anxious" is just as relevant today as it was nearly 2,000 years ago.
This passage might not be the hardest saying of Jesus as much as the scariest. Can you imagine being told that even though you did many things in the Lord's name, Jesus would tell you, "Depart from Me, I never knew you"? Join us as we explore another hard saying of Jesus.
Did Jesus really ask His followers to be perfect? What about sin and the all-too invasive sin nature that even believers still struggle against? What about our need for grace? Join us as we walk through a portion of the sermon on the mount and Jesus' command to be perfect.
Jesus said that He did not come to bring peace, but a sword! Wait...what? I thought Jesus was the Prince of Peace promised from Isaiah 9. What did He mean and why did He say that in the Gospel of Matthew? Join us as we take another look at the hard sayings of Jesus.
Jesus often said things that were hard to hear. Whether offensive to some or just complicated to others, Jesus didn't shy away from speaking the Truth. It's necessary to deal with these passages so we can take everything Jesus said, not just some things. Join us as we open this short series on the hard sayings of Jesus.
In Exodus 34, God revealed Himself to Moses. In the cleft of the rock, Moses heard one of the best descriptions of who God is in the entire Bible. Join us as we conclude Exodus with this passage on God's goodness.
Moses was an exemplary leader. Exodus 33 is just one example of his care for the people more than himself. Probably the best part of his leadership was seeking to know God better, especially His glory. Join us this week as we look at the glory of God in Exodus 33.
Typically, when the Bible addresses idols, we think of hand held idols, false gods, and pagan religions. However, idolatry is just as dangerous today as it has ever been. Join us as we make our way through Exodus 32 and the golden calf.
This week we look at what has been called the Case Laws in Exodus. This section of Scripture is also called, “The Judgments.” Interestingly, Israel considered the Law as filled with grace. According to the psalms, they longed for and desired the Law. Why is that? Why do we seem to separate Law and Grace. Join us as we cover the Judgments in Exodus.
Join us at we look at the central focus of Israel’s Law, the 10 commandments. How did Israel understand the 10? How did Jesus summarize their teaching? How do we apply them today as believers?
Modern people tend to struggle with Exodus 19. The modern conception of God has become impersonal, non-miraculous, and altogether nice. Nevertheless, Exodus reveals God in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. Join us as we explore the revelation of God at Sinai.
It’s been said that pastors must avoid the “Killer B’s.” Those killers are Business, Budgets, Bureaucracy, and Buildings. Nonetheless, churches cannot avoid most of those things altogether. Israel faced some of the same issues after redemption from Egypt. Specifically, Moses needed help to deal with many conflicts and issues that surfaced with people, and had to raise up capable leaders by delegating authority.
In Exodus 17, God gives the Israelites victory over the Amalekites in a very interesting manner. Not only does this passage impact what we know about Amalek, but also, it points us to both a deeper spiritual conflict as well as the Cross of Christ. Join us as we study Exodus 17.8-16.
This passage is known as the murmuring stories in Exodus. Israel journeyed through the wilderness on their way to Sinai. Along the way, they learn the hard lessons of trusting God for their basic needs. Exodus 15.22-17.7 tells us about sin and how it works in our hearts.
In the midst of the Exodus narrative, Exodus 15 might seem out of place. The entire chapter is a song or Hebrew poetry, and it’s placed right in the middle of the Exodus redemption story. Why does the text break the narrative? What is its purpose beyond the account description in Exod 14? Join us as we study Exodus 15.
In this sermon, we briefly discuss elements of redemption as they apply to Israel as well as the church. Principles and patterns that started in the Old Testament carry over into the New with Jesus and His work on the Cross.
Exodus 12 recalls the Passover and how God protected the Israelites from His 10th plague in Egypt. In this passage we see patterns of redemption related to a lamb slaughtered, applying blood, and trusting God. All of it makes so much more sense when we read Last Supper in the Gospels.
There are 2 basic approaches to understanding the plague accounts in Exodus. One is to see them as a reversal of creation, bring chaos into God’s world where He originally created order. Another is to see them as a polemic against Egyptian religion. Join us as we look at patterns of redemption in Exodus 7-10.
In Exodus 5, Moses had come off a spiritual high. He was called by God, went to Egypt, and the Israelite slaves united behind him. All of that drastically changed in a matter of moments when Pharaoh not only rejected Moses, but also, increased the work load for the slaves. Join us as we look to Exodus 5 as a compendium of sin.
Have you ever felt called to do an impossible task? At the beginning it might have seemed like God’s will, but then the reality of it all sinks in and you want to quit? Look no further than Moses to find a real biblical example of a man initially willing who doubted his abilities.
Exodus 3 is a fire theophany of the LORD. God reveals himself to Moses in the form of a burning bush that is not consumed. Join us as we talk about the key biblical concepts of revelation, worship, and the divine name of Yahweh.
In Exodus, Pharaoh and Egypt are the strong masters subjecting Israel to slavery. Nevertheless, Exodus also depicts a much more subtle master, the self-will and independent spirit we all have apart from Christ. Join us as we see Moses struggling under the subtle master of his own ways and self-will.
In this sermon we introduce the book and quintessential redemptive event in the Old Testament, the Exodus of Israel from Egypt. Join us as we talk about the theme of redemption, structure of the book, and Exodus chapter 1.
In this podcast, we wrap our sermon series through Colossians. After Paul addressed our prayer life and public life, he ended by talking about his personal life and friends in ministry. His words ask us to think about our friendships especially in ministry when life can be quite difficult.
When Paul commanded believers to be watchful in prayer, he might have had more in mind than just a consistent prayer life. Watchfulness in the New Testament is often a synonym for the believer being spiritually awake. Join us this week as we talk about Spiritual Narcolepsy in Colossians 4.
Colossians chapter 3 is all about identity transformation. If Col 3.1-14 centers on heart transformation then Col 3.15-25 centers on life transformation, specifically in the areas of marriage, family, and work.
If lasting change is going to happen in our lives, the Gospel must penetrate the heart. In Colossians 3.1-14, Paul provides three lists. The first two are lists of sins that Christians take off. The last is a list of virtues we put on. Join us as we consider how hearts are transformed and true Christian virtue is applied in the heart.
Colossians 2.16-23 is warning passage. The Apostle Paul warns believers about barriers to growth in the Christian life. Specifically, Paul mentions the pride and unreasonableness of adding legalism, mysticism, and asceticism to Christ. None of those things are the Gospel.
Paul took the first part of his letter to the Colossians to explain the truth of the Gospel and believer’s identity. In Col 2.6, Paul shifts from identity truth to identity transformed. Join us as we explore how the process of transformation starts for a believer.
This week the Apostle Paul describes his sacrificial ministry for Christ. He provides an overall purpose and goal for believers as they realize their identity in Christ. Paul also explains one of his favorite theological words, pulling from Daniel 2 concerning the mystery of Christ.
Join us as we continue our sermon series through Colossians on the supremacy of Christ. This week, Pastor Jared teaches through the great Christological hymn in verses 15-20 as well as other verses in chapter 1 with the ultimate goal of showing that Christ is enough to live a life that pleases God.
In this week’s sermon, we begin a brand new series through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Pastor Jared provides historical background about Colossae, theme, structure, and final points on the truth of the Gospel.
Join us as we celebrate our historical heritage and discuss early church history. This year TBC is focusing primarily on the Patristic Era from AD 100-451.
Join us as we celebrate our historical heritage and discuss early church history. This year TBC is focusing primarily on the Patristic Era from AD 100-451.
Brief description of the early church period from AD 100-451 including Constantine the First, Arianism, Trinity, and Nicene Creed.
As we have walked through the book of Jonah, we’re surprised that the prophet of God - the person of whom we expect obedience and faithfulness - is so far from the will of God. In fact, Jonah tell us a lot about what not to do as followers of Christ. Join us as we conclude this sermon series on Jonah with three summary applications.
“Jonah was a prophet who never really got it.” Those famous lines from Veggie Tales are right on the money. Specifically, Jonah struggled with God’s compassion. Join us this week as we take a look at Jonah 4.5-11.
Jonah 4 is a key chapter of the book revealing the heart of the Jonah with clarity. This is the place readers finally understand the reasons Jonah ran from God and his reluctance to obey God. Throughout chapter 4 we will learn several lessons from Jonah including Lesson 1 about anger, complaining, and controlling.
When reading the book of Jonah, it’s startling that the people we think would be reluctant to God are actually the most receptive. Those that seem the most receptive are actually the most reluctant. More than anything else, Jonah 3 teaches us about repentance. Enjoy!
In Jonah 2, it seems like the reluctant prophet finally comes to his senses. He prays, he looks to God, and he worships…but does he really repent? Does he personally confess wrongdoing and show signs of complete humility? Find out in this week’s sermon in Jonah!
The reluctant prophet, Jonah, rebels against God’s mission for the city of Nineveh. Instead of embracing the mission, he ignores it. Instead of engaging the mission, he runs from it. In chapter 1 we learn a lot about running from God, sin, and God’s pursuit of us as well as his mission.
Although one of the oldest of all the prophets, Jonah might be the most applicable, especially, when it comes to evangelism. How do we reach the godless, secular culture with the Gospel? Where do we even start? Jonah will first show us, that running from it, is actually running from God and His mission.
What does it mean to be a sacrificial giver? How does Paul encourage sacrificial giving without demanding, commanding, or manipulating? Join us as we wrap up our 4 part sermon series on Generosity, the Gospel Cure for Possession Obsession.
As we continue our sermon series on generosity Pastor Jared discusses giving joyfully. The New Testament expects believers to give, but never forcefully or manipulatively. Instead, our attitude about giving should be joyful and thankful.
Just like other spiritual disciplines, giving is a discipline that starts at the heart level. If our generosity never transforms the heart it will always be a right thing done for the wrong reasons. Join us as Pastor Jared talks about a transformed heart that passionately gives to God.
What does the Scripture say about giving? How has our approach to giving become so tainted by sin? Similarly to just about all sin, at the core of our giving problems is the all too common, selfish heart. Join TBC as we begin a brand new series called, “Generosity: The Gospel Cure for Possession Obsession.”
Biblical Justice has a very specific meaning that is sometimes lost in our culture. God is just and desires a culture of Justice and righteousness. Join us as we conclude Habakkuk with a sermon on biblical Justice.
With the Babylonian army on his doorstep, Habakkuk is terrified. Nevertheless, he pens one of the most famous, hopeful, and peaceful sections in all of scripture. How can Habakkuk have hope? What is hope? Join us for Habakkuk 3.16-19.
In desperate times, the prophet Habakkuk appeals to Israel’s history of redemption and God using nature to accomplish his purpose for the nations. Join us as we look at Habakkuk 3 and explore the promises of God, which provide hope for our future.
By the time we read chapter 3, Habakkuk is a changed man. Why? He has hope. He has answers. He has knowledge that leads to a deeper faith. He now knows that what God has done in the past is a model and promise of what he will do in the future. Join us for Habakkuk 2.20-3.7.
In Habakkuk chapter 2, a 5-part song portrays the sin of Babylon. Even though specific sins are mentioned, they all culminate with a summary description of sin as idolatry. While many think this ancient sinful practice is irrelevant today, the culture displays the exact opposite conclusion. Join us for a sermon on Habakkuk 2.9-19.
The Prophet Habakkuk wrote a taunt song to memorialize the awful nature of sin that Judah was about to experience in the forthcoming Babylonian nightmare. His first emphasis is sin as pride, which launched into a 5-part taunt song. Join Pastor Jared as he explains the nature of pride and extortion in this weeks’ sermon in Habakkuk 2.4-8.
When people suffer doubts about God can flourish. We often wrestle with injustice and the problem of evil…and Habakkuk did too. Nevertheless, the prophet peppers his questions and doubts with real answers concerning the character of God!
How should we respond to God when it seems like He is silent? What can we do when it feels like He idly looks at injustice? Habakkuk did some things right and some things wrong. This book offers us a guide for trusting God is in control when everything around us suggests that He is not.
James concludes his hard hitting letter with 3 aspects of authentic faith that seem to influence everything for Christians: patience, prayer, and purpose. Join us as Pastor Jared concludes TBC’s sermon series on James and authentic faith.
After James finished his 3 major sections regarding authentic faith, which is quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, James now brings us back to where he started. In a fallen world, Christians will need patience. Join TBC as we slowly finish our sermon series on the book of James.
In James chapter 4, we read the beginning of Jame’s last major section in his letter, namely, authentic faith is slow to anger. What better aspect regarding anger than discussing conflicts? As much as we want to point the finger and blame others for our anger, James will not allow the authentic Christian that easy of an escape. The truth is tough and the heart is our target. Join Pastor Jared as he talks about anger.
There are peace keepers and peacemakers. The difference between those two types of people might not seem great at first glance, but upon further investigation, they are miles apart. Join Pastor Jared as he finishes James chapter 3 on authentic faith that is slow to speak.
Summary: Authentic Faith for Christians means not only being quick to hear, but also, slow to speak. James 3.1-12 says more about our words as Christians than any other place in the New Testament. Join Pastor Jared as he talks about this vital topic, our war on words, and how we can overcome through the Word who became flesh for us.
In James final section on what it means for a Christian to be quick to hear, he addresses a massive issue in the church. Simply put, Christians are typically long on information, but short on application. Our authentic faith should manifest good works. Do you have faith? Then prove it.
James tells us that authentic Christians are believers who are quick to hear. In James 2.1-3 that means not only hearing the Word humbly, but also, applying the Word mercifully, especially to the poor, marginalized, and least deserving. Join Pastor Jared as he continues in his sermon series through James: Authentic Faith.
James writes to Christian’s about what it means to have authentic faith. At the end of chapter 1, he emphasizes the role of the Word in the life of the Christian. Join us as Pastor Jared teaches James 1.19-27.
James begins his letter by addressing three topics: facing trials, seeking wisdom, and battling sinful desires. What do they all have in common? Authentic Christians are those who realize that life is not about them and all about Christ. God will do whatever it takes to empty us of ourselves including allowing trials we cannot control, situations we don’t understand, and desires we must battle.
“Unbelievers don’t read the Bible; They read Christians.” So, what does our life read like? Will an unbeliever read about an authentic Christian or struggle to with people who are not authentic in their faith? Join Pastor Jared as he introduces a brand new sermon series on the book of James entitled: Authentic Faith.
One of the best exchanges that takes place the second we trust Christ is an exchange of hearts. Join Pastor Jared as he finishes his 4-part series entitled, Gift Exchange. We’ll look at Ezekiel 36 and the promise that our old hearts of stone are replaced with hearts that are soft to God’s will and receptive of his grace.
Christmas reminds us of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus and the gift of salvation. Nevertheless, as Christians we not only receive a gift we make an exchange with God. Join pastor Jared for TBC’s Christmas Eve Service as he talks about exchanging faint spirits for garments of praise in Isaiah 61.
At Christmas, we typically talk about receiving the gift of salvation. However, Christmas can also be understood as an exchange. Believers exchange our sin for God’s salvation. Join Pastor Jared for Part 2 of his Christmas series, Gift Exchange from Isaiah 61.
At Christmas, we typically discuss the gift of salvation and receiving what Jesus has done for us. However, Christmas can also be understood as an exchange. We exchange our junk for His blessings! Join Pastor Jared for this series entitled, “Gift Exchange” in Isaiah 61.
Conflicts are messy. Handling a situation where someone has wronged you can sometimes change the trajectory of a relationship forever. How can we reconcile, forgive, and restore relationships with others in a way that honors God? Join Pastor Jared as he answers those questions through Paul’s letter to Philemon.
Tucked away in the New Testament, you’ll find Paul’s shortest and most personal letter to a close friend named Philemon. Though extremely short, this letter is packed with application of the Gospel. Join Jared as he both introduces and begins to teach through Philemon.
The Reformation was a watershed moment in church history. Although we typically think of it as one big reformation, it’s actually more accurate to study it as reformations (plural). This week Pastor Jared teaches specifically about the English Reformation and the American expansion from the Pilgrims.
The Reformation was a watershed moment in church history. God used Martin Luther and several others before him to form the evangelical protestant movement. Join Pastor Jared as he talks about Luther, Calvin and others who helped to reform the church.
Check out Pastor Jared's latest sermon in Ruth. A famous movie line goes, “Hope can be a dangerous thing, especially in a place like this.” That’s certainly true of biblical hope in Ruth 4. Enjoy!
One of Ruth’s most central themes is Redemption. Readers see it through an unlikely and risky proposal from a woman to a man. Join us as we look at the concept of redemption in Ruth chapter 3.
Fate…chance….karma! What does the Bible say about things just randomly happening? What does God actually control? Can things happen outside of his will? Join Pastor Jared as he answers these questions and many more regarding the Providence of God.
It’s easy in ministry to fill heads and pews, but targeting the heart is a much different matter. Perhaps, churches should talk more about desires and loves and reorient our mission to transformation than just information. Join pastor Jared as he finishes his 2-part series on Life Together by taking a look at Romans 12.
God has designed us for many things including a relationship with him as well as others. While we typically associate God’s creation with goodness and beauty, the reality is because of sin, death is required before we can experience all that God has designed us for. Join Pastor Jared as he pays a foundation for Life Together in the body of Christ.
Instead of the Bible defining grace and explaining it propositionally, God gave us stories. We read the stories of Mephibosheth and Moses in the cleft of the Rock as examples of God’s undeserving favor. Nevertheless, Jesus is the perfect explanation of Grace. Join us as pastor Jared finishes TBC’s sermon series, “Grace Upon Grace” by looking at the prologue in the Gospel of John.
While many people disassociate grace with the Old Testament, a deeper look reveals that God was just as gracious in the Old as in the New. He is a gracious God because He is a good God. Join Pastor Jared as he continues his series Grace Upon Grace in Exodus.
The trend today, at least for feel-good, entertainment-driven church services is to avoid the topic of suffering altogether. Nonetheless, suffering is at the heart of the Gospel and the Bible addresses it more often than not. Join Pastor Jared as he addresses Grace in Suffering in the book of Lamentations.
Join Pastor Jared as he continues his sermon series "Grace Upon Grace." Isaiah issued an invitation of salvation to anyone who would simply listen and turn to God in faith.
Some people think grace is revealed through Jesus in the New Testament, but the Old Testament is graceless. However, the Bible actually shows us something different. Join Pastor Jared as he starts a brand new sermon series on Grace with a hidden story in 2 Samuel 9. Enjoy
Join Pastor Jared as he finishes TBC's sermon series on Galatians. In our modern day, we are inclined to look to self for confidence and esteem. However, the Apostle Paul taught the exact opposite. If we look to self, we will only find disappointment and weakness. If we look to the Cross, we can find hope, security, and confidence.
As the Apostle Paul brings Gospel truth to application for the Christian life, he addresses the difficult topic of church discipline. In our post modern generation, perhaps nothing has hurt the reputation of Christ more than confronting sin in the lives of believers. Paul provided a view of church discipline that's quite different than the horror stories we have all heard in traditional churches. Enjoy!
Every day a war is raging. This war is not fought overseas or on some ancient battlefield. The Apostle Paul says that a constant war is being fought between the desires of the Flesh and the Holy Spirit's desires. Join pastor Jared as he talks about the War-Within-You War and how we can be certain of our ultimate victory.
Since we live in the United States, almost everyone thinks of freedom in political terms. However, when the Apostle Paul wrote Galatians, he was most concerned about spiritual freedom. Knowing that we are free because of the Gospel, how are we to use our freedoms? Freedom is actually a dangerous concept. Just like legalism, we must be careful with freedom.
In Galatians 5, Paul transitions to his final major section of his letter. Like his other letters, after providing doctrinal and propositional truth, Paul now shifts to application. His first topic is a strong appeal for the church to stand firm in Grace and Freedom. Join Pastor Jared as he continues in his series through the book of Galatians called Gospel Matters.
At the root of the Gospel we find the power of humility, brokenness, repentant hearts, and even hope to the barren. In an allegorical interpretation of a well-known Old Testament story, the Apostle Paul uses metaphor to get to the roots of a Gospel-centered messenger and the message he or she proclaims. Join TBC and pastor Jared as he unpacks Galatians 4.12-31.
Spiritual adoption is a theme related to the Gospel that runs right to the heart. Believers have a Father who will never leave nor forsake them. Christians are united into one faith family, with a common Savior, common Spirit, and family bond that will last for eternity. This week Pastor Jared looks at Galatians 4.1-11 and teaches on the richness of our RIGHTS being adopted into God's family.
The Law given by God to Israel was inadequate. There were many things the Law could not do. The Law cannot give the Holy Spirit, cannot justify, cannot invalidate the earlier promise to Abraham. If the Law cannot do all these things, then why did God give it to Israel in the first place? What was God's reason for graciously giving the Law to Israel? Join Pastor Jared as he teaches about the Reason for the Law.
Why do Christians have a natural tendency to turn back to the Law? After being saved by Christ and entering the Christian life through faith with the promise of the Spirit, why do we all struggle to simply live by the Spirit rather than Law? Join Pastor Jared as he teaches a age-old problem that we all face in the Christian life in Galatians 3.1-14. Enjoy.
Politics...in the church....yep! Believe it or not, churches and church members in leadership, unfortunately, can be very political. And, I don't mean "political" as in national government. I'm referring to church politics in a negative sense of power grabbing and a desire to control others. Join us this week as Pastor Jared discusses an aspect of local church ministry that all too easily influences our behavior.
While defending his apostleship, Paul refuses to be thought of as a leader who grabs for power. Instead, Paul's heart is set on being accountable, not political and free not forced into legalism. As a result, Paul lives out a true spirituality that is perceived not postured. If you want to hear about how pastors and church leaders can distance themselves from worldly leadership and the pursuit of power, join Pastor Jared preaches in Gal 2.1-10.
If you can discredit the messenger, you can discredit his or her message. The false teachers attempted to discredit Paul's Gospel by questioning his authority and apostleship. Nevertheless, Paul makes it abundantly clear that neither his message nor his apostleship is from man. In fact, he will never be accused of being a people pleaser. He is a servant of Christ!
Paul typically begins almost all his New Testament letters with a word of thanksgiving. However, Galatians is shockingly different. There is no thanksgiving and Paul immediately addresses a major issue concerning the Gospel. Join Pastor Jared as he continues in TBC's sermon series through Galatians entitled, "Gospel Matters."
Martin Luther wrote in the preface to his commentary on Galatians, "This doctrine [Righteousness of God] can never be taught, urged, and repeated enough." At Tulsa Bible Church, we whole-heartedly agree with Luther's statement. Preaching the Gospel and the righteousness of Christ is why we are starting a brand new sermon series through Galatians. Join Pastor Jared as he introduces this short, but powerful letter from the Apostle Paul to the churches in Galatia.
After all has been written in Ecclesiastes, readers are provided with one final duty and command. Life seems so futile and meaningless. How can we leave this book with any kind of hope or encouragement? Solomon provides us with a timeless command to build faith and hope that there really is something beyond our temporary world. Join Jared as he finishes the sermon series in Ecclesiastes.
Join us for the last of 6 Life Lessons from the Preacher. For those who are young: What's important not to forget in order to live a healthy Christian life? Likewise for those who are old: What's easily forgotten that truly should not be forgotten? Pastor Jared provides 3 items, and no matter what age you are or where you are in life, the Christian should never forget these things. Enjoy.
Does anything really happen just by chance? Are there accidents in life? How do we reconcile the often conflicting ideas between man's freedom and God's sovereignty. Unfortunately, Ecclesiastes won't give us all the answers, but one thing we can know for certain: God is in control! Join Jared as he continues his sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes with Life Lesson #5.
Some of the easiest life lessons can be the hardest to embrace, and that's certainly the case for this week's sermon in Ecclesiastes. Solomon has been providing us lessons full of wisdom. One of those lessons is much easier to say than to actually put into practice. Namely, actions have consequences. Also, we are responsible for our actions. Join Pastor Jared as he tackles another week of life lessons in Ecclesiastes.
The last major section in Ecclesiastes is full of life lessons. Some of the topics are more random than other sections in the book. Lesson 3 is all about respecting the authorities that God has placed over us. Join Pastor Jared as he teaches another one of the Preachers Life Lessons on a topic that is not popular in today's "Destroy Authority" culture.
On the one hand, Ecclesiastes 7.16 says, "Be not overly righteous." On the other hand, the very next verse says, "Be not overly wicked." Solomon created a great paradox to match many other paradoxes throughout this book. Where's the balance? How do we find a balance between these 2 extremes? Join Jared for Life Lessons #2 in Ecclesiastes 7.15-29 on SELF-AWARENESS.
Ecclesiastes 6.10-12 is a transitional section that will take us almost all the way to the end of the book. Solomon just finished 2 quests where he was on a search for meaning in life. From Eccl 6.10-12.7, the book will turn to Life Lessons that Solomon has learned. What's the first lesson from the Preacher? A: Life's NOT Fair! Join Jared as he continues to preach through Ecclesiastes with a timely message on fairness.
Solomon was one of the hardest workers in the Bible. He was one of the greatest kings in Israel, built the temple, and worked tirelessly throughout his life. What better person to address the topic of work and careers in Scripture?! Join Pastor Jared as he continues his series through Ecclesiastes with this sermon entitled, "Life and 'Affluenza': Ecclesiastes 5.1-6.9."
What can Leviticus 7 teach us about thanksgiving? What is the thanksgiving offering all about anyway? Join Pastor Jared as he teaches on Israel's thanksgiving offering. You might be surprised how much we can learn from an ancient sacrifice and how all the community came together to celebrate.
Tired of the rat-race? Do you ever think that your job or career is meaningless? Dolly Parton's famous song, "Workin' 9-to-5" sums up what many people think about their jobs and actually, the Preacher seems to share her sentiments. Join Jared as he continues his series through Ecclesiastes and discusses our Work.
In the secular perspective life is meaningless. What else can it be when the law courts, the places people go to seek justice, are unjust! Oppression and power have entered the pages of human history far too often. Perhaps true justice would change life from being meaningless to meaningful! Join Jared as he preaches in Ecclesiastes 3.16-4.3 on justice and God's final judgment.
Turn! Turn! Turn! In 1965, the Byrds' song hit #1 on the Billboards Charts top songs. Interestingly, the song is almost verbatim phrase-by-phrase through the KJV of Ecclesiastes 3.1-8. The song in Ecclesiastes captures the truth of seasons in life that come and go, whether those may be good or bad. Join Jared as he preaches through the difficulties of enduring various seasons and what they contribute to meaning in life.
Qohelet will save his readers several steps in life, if we believe what he has written. One of his step-savers is the false idea that our work/careers will give us ultimate satisfaction. Are you frustrated in your job? Do you constantly embrace a "Grass is Greener" mentality about a better career shift. Join Pastor Jared as he teaches through Ecclesiastes 2.18-26 and bursts the bubble of an ultimate fulfilling career.
Scripture tells us that Solomon was the wisest man on the face of the earth. What would Solomon say to the thinkers and philosophers of our day? What would he say to the moral person? Join Pastor Jared as he continues a sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes called Nothing & Everything. Despite it's hopeless tone, Ecclesiastes offers the only true hope that matters.
"Solomon, Solomon...why are you so depressed?!" Ecclesiastes is one of the wisdom books of the Bible that is hard to grasp. Join TBC and Pastor Jared Verwiel as he introduces this enigmatic book. Apart from Christ, nothing has meaning; But with Christ, everything does!