OKC Community Podcast: Recent Episodes
OKC Community Church
We are a church in the heart of Oklahoma City that exists to bring life to our city by loving God and living the gospel.
God Can Do Anything People (Pt 3). We are widening our doors as a church! In this exciting message we share our prayers for Cap City Coffee and the deeper why behind it all.
God Can Do Anything People (Pt 2). What if living missionally isn't about doing more—but seeing differently?
God Can Do Anything People (Pt 1). We begin a series of messages focused on who we are as God’s Church! We can all find ourselves in God’s story and his promises to his people!
Follow Me (Pt 6). We conclude the “Follow Me” series with ultimate expression of being a follower of Jesus — we do what the master does with our full weight!
Follow Me (Pt 5). We can’t awaken to Jesus’ call to follow him without awakening to his call to go with him. Mission has always gone hand-in-hand with discipleship and we must grow in sharing our faith with urgency and passion.
Follow Me (Pt 4). Jesus’ call to follow him is all about being with him, becoming like him and doing what he did. This call requires us to love like him through caring, serving and sacrifice.
Follow Me (Pt 3). Jesus doesn't just call us to follow Him—He calls us to become like Him! Discover how leaving the shallows and stepping into deeper discipleship transforms our identity and our lives.
Follow Me (Pt 2). Jesus invites us into being before doing and this sets the tone for everything as a disciple. This message is for anyone who wants to grow as a follower of Jesus!
Follow Me (Pt 1). We begin a powerful new teaching series about the “practices of discipleship” with the compelling call from Jesus to follow me.
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 8). We wrap up our teachings series with a powerful message from Philippians 4 about the secret of being content.
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 7). In a world of outrage culture God’s word calls a generation to become blameless and pure, so that we may shine like stars. This is a message for our day and for your life!
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 6). Are you tired of waiting on God? In this message we discover the purpose of waiting on God and the encouragement to trust His timing.
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 5). In this powerful message we explore the practice of peace from Philippians 4 as a replacement to our reactive anxiety, worries, and fears.
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 4). Knowing about Jesus isn’t the same as truly following Him—real faith costs something. This is a message for those who want to know Christ.
At our May First Wednesday we explored the simple truth that God does not give us a spirit of insecurity but instead He gives us a spirit of power, love, self discipline, and confidence.
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 3). We welcome guest and friend Adam Barnett who shares a powerful word about the shame we feel and freedom we find through Christ.
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 2). We all have a bit of main character syndrome in us and Philippians 2 dismantles the cultural norms of greatness with a powerful call to humility.
Jesus Over Everything (Pt 1). We start a new teaching series through Philippians with a power packed message about Jesus ruling our situations instead of our situations ruling us!
Jesus Saves (Pt 2). Jesus doesn’t only save us from something, he saves us for something! This Easter message is for anyone who has felt the sting of pain, suffering, discouragement and hopes to feel life!
Jesus Saves (Pt 1). We begin Holy Week in the garden where Jesus surrendered to God’s will — the battles in our life begin in gardens of surrender.
We all face walls in our lives when God calls us to something but we must push past man’s way and trust the Lord’s way.
PTL (Part 10). We conclude our PTL series with a declaration of praise! We know God’s will, so we will do it!
PTL (Part 9). In a groaning world full of noise and anxiety, this message declares the sound of hope is our song of praise!
PTL (Part 8). In this sermon, the word of God dismantles a modern day idol that is exhausting our souls and wreaking havoc in our churches by returning to a humble invitation from Jesus.
PTL (Part 7). We want our work to be worship but we live in a culture that worships work. This week’s message explores what God’s word says about work and how our work can be worshipful.
PTL (Part 6). In this message we put down the chisel of working on ourselves and instead we lift our eyes to the Lord. Together we behold our God!
PTL (Part 5). Worship is more than singing — it’s a life returned to Jesus. From Luke 17, discover what it means to receive God’s grace and return to the Giver.
PTL (Part 4). This message is full of needed and powerful truths about how God leads us through the walls we all hit in our faith journey. God will use your wall as a way!
PTL (Part 3). This powerful message from Acts 16 encourages a praise that brings life into our problems and pain, shifting the atmosphere in, through, and around you.
PTL (Part 2). Daniel 3 shows us the power of praise to combat the cultural pressure to compromise and conform. Your praise is your weapon when you are under fire so you can live on fire!
PTL (Part 1). We start 2026 with a powerful new series about being a people of praise! Worship is our spiritual battle ground that builds the kingdom and dismantles the work of the enemy.
The Word Became Flesh (Part 5). We close our series in John 5 with a powerful invitation from Christ — do you want to get well? Do you need healing, hope, wholeness?
The Word Became Flesh: Advent (Part 4). Our tendency is to visit, but God came to inhabit. We all must slow down and settle in to the dwelling intent of Christ with us!
The Word Became Flesh: Advent (Part 3). This message explores John 4 and our seasons of spiritual dehydration and the grace that Jesus offers us through the power of his living water.
The Word Became Flesh: Advent (Part 2). In this powerful story of Nicodemus and Jesus (John 3), we encounter the good news that Jesus will meet you in the dark—but he will not leave you there.
The Word Became Flesh (Pt 1). Week one of our Advent series we unpack the story of Jesus and Mary at a wedding (John 2). Faith is a matter of belief before, instead of after, the fact.
The Holy Spirit (Pt 7). In this final teaching of the Holy Spirit series, we explore how the Spirit brings peace by creating order from chaos.
The Holy Spirit (Pt 6). In this message we dive deeper into how the conviction of the Holy Spirt compels us for something beyond ourselves!
The Holy Spirit (Pt 5). Few things are felt like the conviction of the Holy Spirit. In this powerful message we invite God’s conviction to draw us into surrender and away from sin.
At our November First Wednesday we shared about how we get to love our city during Thanksgiving and Christmas this year with our Holiday Project. Tim is joined by leaders from Restore OKC, Hope House OKC, and The Comeback Kids Society to talk about the positive kingdom impact we can have on many families this holiday season!
The Holy Spirit (Pt 4). The Holy Spirit is often our counselor, guidance, and wisdom. This message unpacks 4 ways to grow in wisdom through the Holy Spirit!
The Holy Spirit (Pt 3). The power of the Holy Spirit is at work everyday in you, through you, and from above you. This message will encourage your faith to believe God’s power is closer than you think!
The Holy Spirit (Pt 2). In a world of lies and half truths, this message encourages us with the Holy Spirit who is truth and reveals truth.
The Holy Spirit (Pt 1). We begin a new teaching series with a powerful message about the struggles we face to feel the presence of God, so we provide some help to catch the wind.
At our October First Wednesday, Tim takes us through the beginning of Acts and how the early days of the Christian church inspires our current contending prayers of More Spirit, More Salvations, More Healing, and More Breakthrough.
Love That Lasts (Pt 4). After Himself, God’s greatest gift to the world is the Church. In this powerful message we declare the power of God’s Church—all of us, all together, building and battling side by side.
Love That Lasts (Pt 3). God’s word powerfully speaks to a life that is marked by lasting generosity will also be marked by lasting joy.
Love That Lasts (Pt 2). Tim dives deep into the scripture’s overwhelming usage of the language, act, and priority of giving God our firsts! As believers we must make more of this essential step of faithful, obedient, and lasting love.
Love That Lasts (Pt 1). This series marks the official start of our vision campaign and our next chapter as a church! God is on the move, He’s bringing life, and we get to be a part!
In this bonus episode we explore one of the powerful names of God, El Shaddai (God Almighty, The All Sufficient One).
God sees you and will provide…he has never failed us! God calls us to go, surrender, and sacrifice by faith, and it’s in that place he provides.
Life Around The Table (Part 3). In this message we get into the heart and how of the slowed down hospitality of Jesus. We can do this - He showed us the way!
Life Around The Table (Part 2). We see in the story of the Sinful Woman in Luke 7 that how we come to the table matters. Are you coming to the table full of distraction or empty and ready to be filled?
Life Around The Table (Part 1). We kick off a powerful and exciting new series about practicing the slowed down hospitality of Jesus. Jesus did life around tables…so mustwe.
The Thief, The Sheep, The Shepherd (Part 4). In this message we sit in the incredible purpose and promise of Jesus to give us life to the full…even when life isn’t going good.
The Thief, The Sheep, The Shepherd (Part 3). In this powerful message we magnify our need for the goodness of the Good Shepherd. What a gift it is to have the Lord as our shepherd!
The Thief, The Sheep, The Shepherd (Part 2). In this message we explore the amazing things Jesus says about his sheep. Are you a Jesus sheep?
Tim sits down with Nathan Lowder and Julien Hyacinthe to have a rich conversation about building our core, making God first, spiritual growth, and encountering God’s presence.
The Thief, The Sheep, The Shepherd (Part 1). We kick off a new series focusing on the powerful words of Jesus in John 10 and his promise to overcome the purpose of the enemy.
This Easter we celebrate the empty tomb of Jesus that is the Holy Roar that echoes through every generation. And we consider…what is the roar of our life? Every life declares something.
Lord Teach Us To Pray (Part 3). Jesus teaches us to pray persistent, raw, honest, unfiltered, hungry, and desperate. Shameless audacity is what moves heaven!
Lord Teach Us To Pray (Part 2). The power of prayer becomes the power of our testimonies. In this message we share 5 stories from people in our church who have been changed by God through prayer!
This bonus episode starts with a conversation about all the ways we’re seeing God build our core. Then we explore the tenets of core prayer and how prayer can and should be core to our walk with God.
(Part 1). We begin our series about prayer with a deeper look at the Lord’s Prayer that not only teaches us how to pray, but more importantly, how to live.
Lord Show Us The Way (Part 4). The message of the cross is power! In this sermon, we challenge and stir our call to follow the crucified way of Jesus!
Lord Show Us The Way (Part 3) We struggle to understand God’s timing, so it’s not just how and where, but when God? This message will encourage you to trust God no matter “when.”
Lord Show Us The Way (Part 2) In this week’s message we explore how God uses signs to speak to and encourage His people. We’re reminded that God is always working for good and we’re encouraged to grow in trust and faith as we seek his ways and discern his will.
A big component of building our core and living from the inside out is about who we spend our time with. Check out this month’s bonus episode from First Wednesday as we explore what Jesus has to teach us about choosing our core people.
Part 1. Most people have asked God, “Lord, show me the way!” We want to know what to do or where to go! In this encouraging message we explore how to discern God’s way.
From The Inside Out (Part 8). Are you living your faith with an inside voice or an outside voice? This message challenges us to boldly exalt Christ in our everyday life!
From The Inside Out (Part 7). God wants to give you the desires of your heart! In this message we unpack how we know can know that what we want is what God wants.
From The Inside Out (Part 6). Our nature is to pursue a treasure that lives outside of us instead of one that flows from within us. In this message we get real about what rules our heart…God or money.
In our first ever podcast from First Wednesday, Tim shares a core building word about establishing habits and practices instead of just goals. Let’s build our core!
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From The Inside Out (Part 5). Part of living from the inside out is about facing our inner struggles and relying on the Holy Spirit to help us overcome our struggles.
From The Inside Out (Part 4). In this message we explore the depths of relational needs and how a wall of shame and fear prevent us from authentic community…but once again God has good news for us.
From The Inside Out (Part 3). The core problem is a core problem, but there is good news! Be inspired by this powerful word for you and the Church! It’s time to build your core and build the core.
From The Inside Out (Part 2). Living From the Inside Out means we must start with a firm foundation. Jesus gives us a blueprint on how to build our foundation through his teachings and invites us to put his words into practice.
From The Inside Out (Part 1). We begin a new series with a powerful word. Discover how true transformation starts within as we align our hearts with God and live out our faith authentically and purposefully.
Art of Advent (Part Four). We close our Advent series by going to the origin of God’s promises in Genesis. A promise to withhold nothing back from us, and a hope to be a people who withhold nothing back from God.
Art of Advent (Part Three). The story of Christmas is an experience! When we really experience what God has done it changes everything.
Art of Advent (Part Two). The birth of Jesus has a lot to teach us about waiting. During Advent we celebrate the birth of Jesus and wait with anticipation for Jesus to come again.
In this message we share the exciting news of the next chapter for our church, plus we are encouraged through this picture of not coming full circle, but more like full spiral!
Art of Advent (Part One). We begin this series with deep reflection on the wild story of young Mary and her courageous faith. Her story is intended to birth in us a new, daring, and impossible type of living!
Make God Last (Part 9). We close our Make God Last series Revelation 4 and the powerful vision of heavenly worship — may we be a church who worship’s God on earth as it is in heaven!
Make God Last (Part 8). In this powerful message we are challenged by the call of Jesus beyond our “lukewarm” tendencies, yet we are also met with the invitation of our gracious God who continually knocks on the door of our heart.
Make God Last (Part 7). This is a word for all of us — we are to keep God’s word and Jesus is going to keep the door open to us! This message is an encouragement and challenge as we seek to make God first and last in our life.
Make God Last (Part 6). In this powerful word from Revelation 3 we explore how God is all about the renewal of his people and invites them to live an active, renewed faith that trades their sin and shame (soiled clothes) for a garment of righteousness.
Make God Last (Part 5). In this powerful word from Revelation 2 we explore how some of the deepest transformation needed in our lives stems from what we’ve tolerated in our life that is ungodly.
Make God Last (Part 4). In this powerful word we are reminded of call to separate ourselves from the world’s destructive practices. We must quit our tendency to rearrange our lives to the ways of the world.
Make God Last (Part 3). We continue our series of messages about the final words of Jesus to renew his church. Scot dives deep into the word of perseverance given to God’s suffering church.
Make God Last (Part 2). The final words of Jesus in Revelation 2 to renew his church are the words we need today. This is a powerful word for our need and invitation to a renewed love…a lasting love.
Make God Last (Part 1). We begin a new series of teachings with a powerful word from Revelation and the life of the Apostle John for the rest of 2024. We don’t want to just make God first — we want to make him last!
Grace & Peace (Part 5). Healing is a gift of God’s grace. In this message we set aside despair and doubt and trust in God who can do it all! Your healing is coming!
Grace & Peace (Part Four). So many of us wonder — am I actually living and doing what I’m called to do? In this powerful message we talk about God’s will for our lives and how peace is the missing piece!
Grace & Peace (Part Three). Being a faithful follower of Jesus in our politically charged world is no small endeavor. In this message we thoughtfully explore our biggest political need — more grace and peace.
Grace & Peace (Part 2). We all need to feel accepted. In this message we talk through the fascinating concept of Cycle of Grace and the amazing gift God gives us that we don’t deserve.
Grace & Peace (Part One). We kick off a new series of teachings with a powerful word and three practical steps to truly walking and experiencing more grace and peace in our life.
All For Him (Part 3). In this message we are inspired and encouraged by the brilliant way Jesus leads us to become people who never loose the childlike, wide eyed, awe and wonder of God!
All For Him (Part 2). In this powerful message we tap into and feel the radically welcoming nature of Jesus who eats with sinners. All are welcome in God’s family!
All For Him (Part 1). Have you dismissed the very thing God wants to use or do in you? It’s time to make God first!
To God’s Exiles (part 8). We close out our series on 1st and 2nd Peter by exploring Peter’s final call to the exiled people of God; to hold firm in our faith and love those around us like Jesus.
Guest Teacher, Adam Barnett, teaches on getting through life’s trials and the importance of honesty, perseverance and finding purpose in our pain.
To God’s Exiles (Part 7). In this powerful message we explore the warning in 2 Peter 2 about false teachers and how the battle between what is true and false in our world impacts us every day.
To God’s Exiles (Part 6). Isaiah shares a powerful message about remembering what God has done and to refresh our memory on who God is.
In this message we share some exciting new vision coming this year. We are over the top passionate for the living God and the ways He’s moving in and through OKC Community!
To God’s Exiles (Part 5). In this message we explore the rich words of 1 Peter 5 and the powerful invitation to cast our anxiety on God. Some of us have been casting on the wrong side.
To God’s Exiles (Part 4). The words of 1st Peter are given to us with great passion! The kind of passion that should surprise the world. Are you living for God with passion?
To God’s Exiles (Part 3). Kaleb gives a powerful message about our call as Christians to be of one mind and to be unified around Jesus.
To God’s Exiles (Part 2). As we continue to dive into God’s call for us to live differently than the world around us - we take a look at suffering and how God moves through suffering in our lives
To God’s Exiles (Part 1). We begin a series through 1+2 Peter with a powerful encouragement of the living hope we have in Christ. You really can live so different that you make a difference.
Living In The Groove (Part 3). The world we live in runs at triple speed, but Jesus invites us to follow his groove and live a life with a mixture of action, rest and seeking God’s presence.
Living In The Groove (Part 2). In this message we explore the relationship between our emotions, our faith, and our worship. He’s in all the notes of life, up and down!
Living In The Groove (Part 1). This message kicks off a 3 week series about our rhythms with God. Life with God works like joining his song; we find his beat and learn his notes and add to the story.
Awe + Wonder (Part 6). When we face circumstances where “there’s no way” we have to remember God is the way maker. In Luke 7, Jesus powerfully demonstrates how He is the way when there was no way.
Awe + Wonder (Part 5). Do you feel strong? Weak? Jesus was strong, bold, and at times he was even terrifying! In this message we explore the often underestimated power that lives in us. We can be strong like Jesus!
Awe + Wonder (Part 4). Awe and wonder leads to a greater understanding of the fear of God. In this message we explore the beauty and mystery of reverent awe and godly fear.
In this Easter message we explore the subjects of doubt and faith — which has always been at the core to how people respond to the resurrection of Jesus. It’s the wonder if versus the wonder of God.
Awe + Wonder (Part 2). As we approach Holy Week we explore the powerful story of Jesus and his atoning work for us. Plus we talk lambs, dead goats, and dusty goats.
Awe + Wonder (Part 1). What will you do today, so that in the coming days, weeks, and months you won’t miss the awe and wonder of God? In part one of this series we set the stage for God to disrupt us.
All Are Welcome (Part 3). In this message we explore the heaviness of emptiness. Many people struggle to be fulfilled, yet that is the the very reason Jesus has come — to fill the empty and declare all welcome.
All Are Welcome (Part 2). Why is sharing Jesus something that most of us are either not interested in doing, not good at doing, or afraid to do? In this message we explore everything from eating chicken, biblical missional theology, and our potential to delight in sharing!
All Are Welcome (Part 1). We’ve all felt the pain of being uninvited, unwanted, or unwelcome.We begin a new series of teachings with a powerful encouragement — you’re in!
MAKE GOD FIRST (Part 7). Kaleb wraps up the Make God First series with a powerful teaching from the story of Abraham about trusting God and his promises for our lives.
MAKE GOD FIRST (Part 6). How are you doing at loving all people?In this message Scot distinguishes the way Jesus prioritized and loved people — which changes everything!
MAKE GOD FIRST (Part 5). Do you have a habit, struggle, addiction or battle that you want to break? In this message we explore how to welcome God’s power into our battles.
MAKE GOD FIRST (Part 4). Money is competing for first place in our lives, yet Jesus said, “we cannot serve both God and money.” In this message, we ask God to break the “spirit of mammon” in us, so we can better honor God with all we have.
MAKE GOD FIRST (Part 3). In this message we look at the story of the first tithe in the scriptures (Genesis 14) and learn that giving is a response to God’s blessing. Plus, we hear a powerful testimony from the Kinneys.
MAKE GOD FIRST (Part 2). Often we worry first, or work first, rather than pray first. This message not only inspires us to pray first, but we look at the prayer of Jabez as a powerful way we can pray.
MAKE GOD FIRST (Part 1). It’s hard to admit that we can get busy doing our own thing, but when we consider our ways and make God first…then God will start doing His thing.
JESUS: Still Changing Everything About Everything (Part 5). We are ending the year the way we began it — God is the fire in our hearts and our lives are all for him!
JESUS: Still Changing Everything About Everything (Part 4). When we consider that Jesus embraced human limits in his coming it provides perspective on the gift of embracing our own limits.
JESUS: Still Changing Everything About Everything (Part 3). It can be a struggle to be present in God’s presence. We live in so much distraction, worry, and busyness while Jesus patiently invites us into something better.
JESUS: Still Changing Everything About Everything (Part 2). When it feels like the world is coming against you, thanks be to God, Jesus comes to help us.
JESUS: Still Changing Everything (Part 1). In this powerful message about the Kingdom of God we find the unique and beautiful gift of Jesus!
Revival Hope (Part 12). In our final message of the series we return to the story of Jonah to ask ourselves a prophetic question.
Revival Hope (Part 11). In this message we come face to face with our own courage and call to go all in over and over again…as God continues to go all in and do more than we can imagine.
REVIVAL HOPE (Part 10). Revival seems like a big thing, but sometimes it’s more about a lot of littles. In this message we explore the powerful truth of our humility and the power of God.
REVIVAL HOPE (Part 9). The message explores the prophetic meaning from the book of Jonah that calls us to go the city and calls the city to go to the God.
Revival Hope (Part 8). In this message we explore the bizarre story of Jonah and the difficult, but freeing journey of giving and receiving forgiveness.
Revival Hope (part 7). If we are hoping for Revival, we must expect breakthrough. In Ezekiel 37 we see God lay out a process for breakthrough that he invites us into.
Revival Hope (Part 6). Tim teaches on the life of Jacob and shares a powerful message on how revival often comes when we wrestle with God instead of run from Him.
Revival Hope (Part 5). Daniel lived a life of consistency in devotion to God and Prayer, and it allowed him to live LIFE TO THE FULL even in the midst of trials.
Revival Hope (Part 4). We all must deal with the question that God asked Elijah, “what are you doing here?” The question is different than we think.
Revival Hope (Part 3). Guest teacher, Reward Sibanda, shares a powerful word on revival and the fire of God. We were created to reflect the form and function of God and revival recalibrates us back to that.
Revival Hope (Part 2). If you want to see God move in power then you have to look for it and you have to step into it. This message is for all of who have hope and need hope! (Joshua 3)
Revival Hope (Part 1). We begin a new series of teachings rooted in our hope for revival! The story in 1 Samuel 14 is the perfect place to begin with a call to every one of us, “let’s, go!”
Made (Part 5). In this final message of Made we dig deeper into who God made us to be, but just as importantly, who we are NOT made to be!
Made (Part 4). In God’s making of you he gifted you! Spiritual gifts are one of the ways God shows us his love and invites us into a bigger story. You were made for more!
Made (Part 3). In this powerful message we learn and are encouraged from Ephesians 4! In Christ we are being made new, but the old life isn’t completely gone — so what do we do about that?
Made (Part 2). God promises to pull you into who he made you to be…so what do we do when we feel chained to our past in a way that limits our future.
Made (Part 1). It’s popular to prescribe to the self-made narrative, but when we connect with the miracle of our created self (inside and out) we grow more dependent on who made us.
We are all called to lead. We may not be prepared for it, but by God’s grace he will pull us through.
The Parables (Part 7). We close this teaching series with a powerful parable from Luke 18 that reveals how Jesus has done and is everything for us! Christ alone is all we need and want.
BEARING FRUIT - Guest teacher Billy Patterson explores how abiding in Christ produces fruit in us, encouraging us to love, care, and mentor those around us. We should all aspire to eldership!
Jeremie Kubicek guest teaches and utilizes AI technology for a creative discussion on the gospel and how Jesus changes everything.
The Parables (Part 6). In this message we are challenged to consider a parable that shapes our identity through the lens of love in a world where love is not always easy.
The Parables (Part 5). Scot teaches from the parable of the mustard seed in Matthew 17 and challenges us to have faith that will move the mountains in our lives.
The Parables (Part 4). Kaleb teaches from the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and shares a powerful message on keeping Jesus the main priority of our lives.
The Parables (Part 3). In this message exploring the parable of the prodigal son we’re reminded that God has prepared a table for us. We can sit at that table with great confidence knowing that our firm foundation is based in Christ’s immeasurable love, grace, and plan for us.
The Parables (Part 2). Jesus teaches us to pray with shameless audacity and persistency, but often times we don’t. We must get out of our own way in order to live a bold and audacious prayer life.
The Parables (Part 1). David McPherson teaches on the parable of the vineyard workers from Matthew 20 and shares an encouraging and challenging message on the un-earnable grace of God.
Abide (Part 6). In John 15, Jesus deepens his conversation from the illustration of a vine and branches to the picture of love and friendship. He invites us into a friendship that is best described as being with him.
Abide (Part 5). We are abiding in the conversation of abide. As branches, God wants to produce more fruit through us, so how does that work?
Abide (Part 4). Anyone else feel like a machine being asked to perform, produce, and provide? This sermon explores our greater purpose and how what we say yes and no to is connected to our abiding.
Abide (Part 2). Kaleb walks us through the life of Daniel and shares a powerful message about abiding even when it may cost us.
Abide (Part 1). In part 1 of this series we explore the concept of biblical abiding and the contrast of our culture that is bent towards the opposite of abiding.
We wear a lot of labels in life, none better than, I am loved. The story of Easter is the ultimate expression of God’s love for us.
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 14). In our final week of Fire In Our Hearts we celebrate 10 Years of OKC Community and explore the three elements of a church on fire for Jesus.
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 13). As we begin 10 Days of Prayer we explore and celebrate the powerful story of prayer in the scriptures and in our church! Now is the time to pray!
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 12). Jesus came and declared that He was I AM (YHWH). He not only claimed it, He demonstrated it, and today we receive the blessing and impact that He’s Him!
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 11). In Mark 14 we witness one of the most extravagant acts of love in the scriptures and it calls us to consider; what does love require?
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 10). A life that desire’s to do things that matter for the kingdom will end up at the edge of a boat…over and over again. Jesus bids us to come!
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 9). A fire in our hearts will also mean a hunger and thirst in our souls. The powerful encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well show us a faith that is never, yet always thirsty.
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 8). In Mark 10 Jesus asks, “What do you want me do for you?” In this message we explore how Jesus moves through this question in our own lives.
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 7). Many things are competing for your heart, but only God knows how to actually take care of your heart.
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 6). Building the fire in our hearts will be accompanied by saying yes to what ought to be in our lives.
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 5). The powerful story of Paul’s sudden and shocking conversion in Acts 9 is about so much more than one moment and one person, it’s about all that came after, including us.
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 4). In Acts 10 we encounter a story of epic breakthrough that required stepping across a new threshold. We too are in a season breaking through new thresholds!
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 3.) Through Acts we see a repeated theme, “and the Lord added to their number.” Growth is a part of God’s purpose for our lives and for God’s Church…so how do we do it?
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 2). We begin our journey in the book of Acts and immediately are struck by a faith that is united, bold, and costly. God has more for you!
Fire In Our Hearts (Part 1). We are starting 2023 declaring this year is all for him! We begin a new series that will explore and encourage our passion for Christ.
A Series About God (Part 3). Fatherhood has been fractured in our world and so many of us need healing. In this message we explore fatherhood and our need to relate to God as Father.
A Series About God (Part 3). Fatherhood has been fractured in our world and so many of us need healing. In this message we explore fatherhood and our need to relate to God as Father.
A Series About God (Part 2). In this message we work to answer three questions: 1. What does the Bible say about healing? Does healing happen today? How do we pray for healing?
A Series About God (Part 1). The bible says that we are the resting place of God’s Spirit. We begin a new series with a powerful word about the Holy Spirit.
My Vats Are Brimming (Pt 3). Blessing begins with honor. It’s a privilege to honor God with our lives, what we have, and what we do. We can live as a blessing and in his blessing.
My Vats Are Brimming (Pt 2) In week 2 of our series on blessing, we explore how God works and blesses in the midst of trial. Wrestling with the question; where is God when my vats don’t feel full?
My Vats Are Brimming (Pt 1). We begin a new series about blessing. Sometime’s the new thing is difficult to perceive as God’s new blessing. What is keeping you from receiving the new blessing?
Orbiting A Beautiful Life (Part 4). We explore the depths of why Jesus had to sacrifice his life, in order to give us life! The power of the gospel cuts straight to the heart.
Orbiting A Beautiful Life (Part 3). Concepts of eternity are poorly shaped by cultural portrayals of heaven and hell, therefore we must consider what did Jesus actually say about eternal life?
Orbiting A Beautiful Life (Part 3). Concepts of eternity are poorly shaped by cultural portrayals of heaven and hell, therefore we must consider what did Jesus actually say about eternal life?
Orbiting A Beautiful Life (Part 2). Your life is the story of steps you take and don’t take. God invites you into the adventure and life only he can give, but it requires you to take that step!
Orbiting A Beautiful Life (Part 2). Your life is the story of steps you take and don’t take. God invites you into the adventure and life only he can give, but it requires you to take that step!
Orbiting A Beautiful Life (Pt 1). Many of us find ourselves orbiting around the life God wants for us. We begin a new series of teachings about discovering the heart of faith from the fringes.
Orbiting A Beautiful Life (Pt 1). Many of us find ourselves orbiting around the life God wants for us. We begin a new series of teachings about discovering the heart of faith from the fringes.
Better Than A Bird (Part 6). In our final week of Better Than A Bird Scot helps us understand a life of a non-anxious presence is found in His presence.
Better Than A Bird (Part 6). In our final week of Better Than A Bird Scot helps us understand a life of a non-anxious presence is found in His presence.
Better Than A Bird (Part 5). Jeremie walks us through a few practical steps on how to partner with Jesus, manage our emotions and find inner peace in a world of chaos.
Better Than A Bird (Part 4). In this message we explore the source of a non-anxious presence…peace. Peace dwells on what is good, finished, secure, and worthy of stopping and seeing…every day.
Better Than A Bird (Part 4). In this message we explore the source of a non-anxious presence…peace. Peace dwells on what is good, finished, secure, and worthy of stopping and seeing…every day.
Better Than A Bird (Pt 3). What weight, burden, worry, or anxiety are you carrying that is too heavy? 1st Peter 5:7 says, cast our anxieties on God…in this message we explore how to do that.
Better Than A Bird (Pt 3). What weight, burden, worry, or anxiety are you carrying that is too heavy? 1st Peter 5:7 says, cast our anxieties on God…in this message we explore how to do that.
Better Than A Bird (Pt 2). We get stuck in the spin cycle of worries because we’re stuck in our need for comfort. We have to learn how to grow through our worries. Growth is greater than comfort!
Better Than A Bird (Pt 2). We get stuck in the spin cycle of worries because we’re stuck in our need for comfort. We have to learn how to grow through our worries. Growth is greater than comfort!
Better Than A Bird (Pt 1). What are you worried about? We begin a new series about having a non-anxious presence in a world of worry. This message considers your strongholds…and how God must be your greatest stronghold.
Better Than A Bird (Pt 1). What are you worried about? We begin a new series about having a non-anxious presence in a world of worry. This message considers your strongholds…and how God must be your greatest stronghold.
The pastoral team of Tim, Christie, Leslie, Scot, Hanna, and Isaiah share stories in a collaborative message about our church values and the great work God is doing!
Special Guest Todd Proctor from Alpha USA teaches from Luke 7 and shares a vision for life with Jesus that is lived around the table.
Unspoken (Pt 3). In the final message of Unspoken we explore the question: how do the dreams and callings that are deep within us come out of hiding?
Unspoken (Pt 2). This sermon unpacks our fears that live under the surface and work to stop us. Sometimes the only way forward is to go deeper.
Unspoken (Pt 1). God knows the unspoken wonder, beauty and power within each of us and wants to bring it to the light.
There’s More (Pt 12). In a world that is disconnected, hurting and walking away from church - we must be desperate for more of God’s spirit.
There’s More (Pt 10). Do you live with a convenience mindset or the mindset of Christ Jesus?
There’s More (Pt 9). An encouraging message about joy and how to experience in our cultural crises of despair.
There’s More (Part 8). We have to learn to walk with God in order to experience the restoration our souls long for. (Psalm 23)
There’s More (Part 7). Scot walks us through the story of Naaman from 2 Kings and teaches on the importance of humility in today’s world.
There’s More (Part 6). A powerful message about God’s vision for justice for all people.
There’s More (Part 5). The story of Pentecost in Acts 1 & 2 is the ultimate moment that declares and encourages us that there’s more in our times of uncertainty.
There’s More (Part 4). In our world, few things speak more powerfully than generosity! We need more to be a more generous people!
There’s More (Part 3) . Jesus calls us to a life of humility and service in a world that tells us to focus on ourselves.
There’s More (Part 2). Perfect love casts out fear. Love calls us to burst the bubble of the familiar, safe, and comfortable and to get in proximity to things that are hard to love.
There’s More (Part 1). We’ve become a culture that loves to praise our problems instead of our Creator! Thankfully, God has a unique way of handling our problems…if we let Him.
PASSIONATE DEVOTION - Mel Hiett. Every day we have the opportunity to live our lives as followers of Jesus in Passionate Devotion. Are we?
We love because He first loved us! We’re excited to share about some ministry partners in OKC that we are working with to love the city.
Easter - The Book of Luke (Part 20). He is risen! Are you discouraged by the things God’s not done yet…just remember God’s not done yet.
The Book of Luke (Part 19). Jesus willingly endured the darkest day in history. Drinking the full cup of God’s wrath as his greatest act of love. So how should we respond to the cross?
The Book of Luke (Part 18). At his most critical hour, Jesus prayed and he told his followers to do the same. It’s time for each of us to get up and pray.
The Book of Luke (Part 17). In Luke 22, Jesus celebrate the last passover meal and the first communion….there’s a story behind that story that we all need to remember.
The Book of Luke (Part 16). We need to move from an Americanized Jesus to a King Jesus culture. This requires changing our mind about a few things we thought we knew.
The Book of Luke (Part 15). Scot walks us through the story of Zacchaeus and challenges us to live a life full of awe and wonder with Jesus (Luke 19).
The Book of Luke (Part 14). As sons and daughters of God we have so much to experience from the depth and way our heavenly Father loves. Jesus gives us a glimpse in Luke 15.
The Book of Luke (Part 13). When Jesus says, “do not worry,” it’s a loving command. Jesus wants to help us come out from under the weight of anxiety and stress and into his confidence and joy.
The Book of Luke (Part 12). Following Jesus is a way of life that shapes who we are and what we do every day. This message will encourage your daily life with Jesus! (Lk 9:18-25)
The Book of Luke (Part 11). We can’t read the gospels without engaging the spiritual battle lines that Jesus draws between himself and the work of the enemy…and it has everything to do with us.
The Book of Luke (Part 10). In life we all have ups and downs with our faith. In this message we explore what a life of great faith looks like.
The Book of Luke (Part 9). Have you been trustworthy with what God has given you? God cares about us and when we trust his ways we become trustworthy to him. (Luke 16:10)
The Book of Luke (Part 8). Understanding what Jesus said about money, giving, and generosity is an important part of understanding who we are, what we love, and how we trust.
The Book of Luke (Part 7). The ministry of Jesus invites to takes steps of faith over our fear and doubts. What miracle do you hope God will do?
The Book of Luke (Part 6). With life comes hardships and challenges that can shake us to the ground, but Jesus shows us a way to build an unshakable life on the rock.
The Book of Luke (Part 5). If you are hungry for God to move in your life you must prepare the way for God to move! Spiritual renewal begins with preparation and priority.
The Book of Luke (Part 4). How do we seek the overflowing presence of God? Luke 2 tells the story of an ordinary man who overflowed with the Holy Spirit and how it happened.
The Book of Luke (Part 3). Luke chapter 2 tells the story that changed the world. May the gift of Jesus impact your heart, mind, and soul in powerful ways.
The Book of Luke (Part 2). In Luke 1 Mary is told by the angel to name her son, Jesus.Additionally, there are over 200 other names and titles assigned to Jesus. We can call on the NAMES of Jesus!
The Book of Luke (Part 1). We begin our new series in Luke 1 and story of God using unexpected people to be a part of miraculous things.
Rest for the Weary (Part 8) David McPherson guest teaches to close our the Rest for the Weary series with a powerful message about finding God in the middle of adversity.
Rest for the Weary (Part 7) Rest is impossible without gratitude. We continue slowing down into rest by considering the profound impact of giving thanks in a life with God.
Rest for the Weary (Part 6) “We will find rest when we treat prayer more like a lifestyle than a task. Scot teaches on a life of prayer through the life of David.”
Rest for the Weary (Part 5). We must rejoice in order to rest…but how do we rejoice when we don’t fee like it. Rejoicing is less about how we feel and more about what we repeat.
Rest for the Weary (Part 4). Guest speaker, Mel Hiett continues our series with a powerful message from Matthew 9 about the potential of a rested life.
Rest for the Weary (Part 3). Jesus made a way that is easy and light, but it doesn’t always feel that way. It’s time to get honest about this, most of us aren’t resting.
Rest for the Weary (Part 2). In a world filled with noise and information overload, Jesus offers us another way to find rest for our souls and minds if we are willing to choose it.
Rest for the Weary (Part 1). God has a purpose and design for rest, but we keep messing it up leaving ourselves weary, bored, and empty. Thankfully, Jesus came to show us the way!
Live The Values (Part 7). In this final part of the Live The Values series we deep dive our core value of doing things that matter. What are you going to do today that matters?! (Luke 5:1-11).
Live The Values (Part 6). God has given us the gift of spiritual family. Therefore, we trust spiritual family as better way to live and must reject the notion of an individualized faith.
Live The Values (Part 5). When our faith is afraid our courage gets robbed, yet to be afraid is to be human. So, how do we live with a courageous faith in the midst of fear?
Live The Values (Part 4). Jesus needs to be our passion before he’s our purpose. We continue our series about our values by exploring the relationship between what we do and who we are.
Live The Values (Part 2). To reach people we have to share our lives with people, This message unpacks how we do this.
Live The Values (Part 1). We begin the Live The Values series with an important and timely message about our vision as people and as a church.
The Art Of Living (Part 7). We conclude this series with a message from Mark 8:1-21. We keep forgetting the forrest for the trees.
The Art Of Living (Part 6). Sometimes the little we have can feel like we have nothing, but God has given us all we need.
The Art Of Living (Part 5). How can we choose to live with faith no matter what our circumstances look like? Kaleb walks us through the story of Joseph and what it looks like to live with Jesus as Lord.
The Art Of Living (Part 4). The beginning of every great work of art starts with vision.
The Art Of Living (Part 3). In Acts 12 we find a story for all of us about unexpected prisons we encounter in life and the freedom God wants to give us. You are free to live!
The Art Of Living (Part 2). God has created us to create. Through Jesus we are given blank canvas opportunities to create life… we can’t miss them!
The Art Of Living (Part 1). The art of living begins as clay in the loving hands of our Heavenly Father. He’s the artist, we are the art, and he has a plan.
Every Good Work (Part 5). We welcome guest Adam Barnett to close the Every Good Work series with a powerful truth for all believers.
Every Good Work (Part 4). We all long for Jesus’ promise of life to the full and our pursuit of the great life must become a journey towards great obedience.
Every Good Work (Part 3). We have consistent inconsistencies and every day can feel like a battle over who we are going to be.Yet, God intends to increase his good works in and throughus - we have a destiny to fulfill.
Every Good Work (Part 2). We must take the lid off of our growth! We can easily slip into a maintenance mindset instead of a movement mindset. In order for God to work in and through us He must grow us.
(Part One). Every good work starts with Jesus! We have the honor of joining God in his good work while also being the recipient of his good work. (Matt 9:35-10:8)
James (Part 5). An authentic church knows how to help one another. Tim and Christie share a message of hope from James 5, plus some of their own story during a time of need.
James (Part 4). Are you living a life devoted to yourself? Pastor Scot challenges us this morning with a powerful message about what our actions say about who we’re living for and how we can begin to live life humbly devoted to God. (James 3-4)
James (Part 3). God gave you the ability to speak for a purpose. We must use our words to authentically express what’s in our hearts. (James 3:3-12)
James (Part 2). It is not enough to just say what we believe, our actions must be an authentic reflection of those beliefs. Our faith will be seen by the rest of the world through how we live our lives as followers of Jesus. (James 2)
James (Part 1). The “false self” is real for many of us, but the “authentic self” is who we long to become. The book of James calls us to an authentic faith that never forgets who we were created to be. (James 1)
Grace and peace over you as you watch/ listen to this powerful Easter gathering declaring the good news of Jesus and making our personal “Yes You Are” declaration to God!
Fully Devoted (Part 5). Jesus understands those who’ve been betrayed, deserted and denied because he experienced all those things. Through the cross we walk in God’s grace and mercy. (Fully Devoted Devotional)
Fully Devoted (Part 4). We are constantly looking for better, yet everything that was once better eventually becomes worse. A fully devoted life rests in the only thing in life that keeps on getting better. (Fully Devoted Devotional)
Fully Devoted (Part 3). Scot teaches us how to grow ability to hear the voice of God. The scriptures remind us it begins with relationship — the truly devoted will know His voice (John 10). (Fully Devoted Devotional)
Fully Devoted (Part 2). God has you in a world that is aiming to control you — God is there helping every step. Before we ever had the idea to be fully devoted to Him…He was fully devoted to us. ( Fully Devoted Devotional).
Fully Devoted (Part One). We kick off a new teaching series with the cultural and personal question and dilemma — “Am I worthy of it all or is God worthy of it all?” (also check out the accompanying Fully Devoted Devotional).
Renewal (Part 7) Our world struggles with things like FOMO, FOBO, and FODA (all fears related to commitment issues) yet the most important step in renewal may be found in our courage to commit.
Renewal (Part 6) God is looking for people who know they are small and surrender to Him with all they have, so He can use them in the biggest of ways. (Is 62:6-7, Mark 14:6-9)
Renewal (Part 5) We can’t create renewal, but we can make room for the new… we can prepare. If renewal comes upon unprepared hearts it will simply wash away.
Renewal (Part 4) What happens in us when a wave of God’s renewal comes rushing in — do we put the sea walls up? How do we move from protecting from to welcoming in renewal?
Renewal (Part 3) We all want to see the renewal of our heart, mind and soul. Listen to this message by Scot on how worship is a pivotal part of renewal.
Renewal (Part 2) How do we position / posture ourselves for renewal? It’s time to read the room and to pay attention to the what’s happening in the world around us, the crises we’ve faced, and the history of how renewal comes.
Renewal (Part 1). Renewal begins with acts of intention and passion. Mary’s example in in Mark 14 shows us how an act of passion captures the attention of Jesus.
The Way of Life (Part 17). Some change happens to us and some change happens because of us. As we close 2020 it’s time to acclimatize to the changes and new work Jesus wants to do in the new year ahead of us .
The Way of Life (Part 16) + Advent Wk 4. Jesus is the good news that will bring great joy to all people! This morning we celebrate the Christmas story and take time to remember all God has done for us.
The Way of Life (Part 15) + Advent Wk 3. Are you trying to merge two systems of life that essentially are incompatible? That’s a big question….perhaps the core question of this series and it might take a little thought before you just say, “I’m good.”
The Way of Life (Part 14) + Advent Wk 2. Christie and Tim share a message together about the peace and goodness we find in a life that practices the ways of being still, quiet, and patient. We all need this more than we know.
The Way of Life (Part 13) + Advent Wk 1. No matter what is happening around us, what we face or how we feel…we can find hope through Jesus even in the midst of chaos.
The Way of Life (Part 12). Today’s culture greatly influences what we want day to day. As followers of Jesus we must find the way through the prevailing culture’s ways in order to tap into our most holy and meaningful desires.
The Way of Life (Part 11). Jesus ends His sermon on the mount with strong instruction to put into practice the things He has taught. So how do we deal with the gap many of us have between what we know (his teachings) and what we actually do (our practices).
The Way of Life (Part 10). So many of us experience spiritual doubts, distance, or failure. In those moments we feel so far away. Jesus understands and shows us that spiritual renewal and breakthrough is always closer than we think. (Mark 9:14-29)
The Way of Life (Part 9). Leslie shares from Matthew 16:13-16 about the most pivotal question in the gospels that we can easily shift into the wrong perspective. We must get this one right!
The Way of Life (Part 8). Winning in our culture sometimes feels like the only thing anyone cares about and it’s coming at a high cost. So what happens when we quit trying to win? (Mark 8:34-38)
The Way of Life (Part 7). A declaration of Jesus Is Lord shapes who we are and creates an uncommon way of life where lordship is expressed in abiding. (John 15:1-11)
The Way of Life (Part 6). What is the role of memory in our faith? There are some things we are supposed to forget and some things we are supposed to remember. When we remember rightly our faith and our lives we’ll be transformed. (Mark 8:1-21)
The Way of Life (Part 5). Jesus has paved a way of life for us that isn’t controlled by fear, worry, or anxiety; instead he flips those things on their heads and fear can be the catalyst to propel us instead of the snare that stops us.
The Way of Life (Part 4). We are encouraged throughout life to rise to the top, but Jesus’ way of success or greatness is opposite of what we’re told. Jesus redefines the way we must lead our lives.
The Way of Life (Part 3). The powerful story of Mark 2 shows us the way to Jesus isn’t always the conventional way. Conviction and calling doesn’t always mean paved pathways and open doorways… his ways break through to the unexpected.
THE WAY OF LIFE (Part 2). We all face spiritual battles, none of us are immune, and knowing the way through the battle is one of the keys to living well. The way through begins with giving God his battle back…He always fights for you!
The Way of Life (Part 1). At the beginning of the ministry of Jesus we see the words, “prepare the way of the Lord.” We all have a way of life and a way of doing things, so how do we stay ready and prepared for His way?
What Now? (Part 4). There are things in life that we must do and places we must go. Jesus shows us how doing the work of the Father is what he had to do….his mission is what he fed on. We must live with the same mission!
What Now? (Part 3). In the first few pages of Genesis shame and fear become instruments of division between us and God and also between one another. Thankfully, God made a way through the division for authentic community to exist. We all need community more than we know.
What Now? (Part 2). How you pray, if you pray, and what you pray shapes the trajectory of your life. This message is an encouragement to our prayer and faith life as we also launch 3 days of non-stop prayer as a church.
Now is the time for the Church (all believers) to step into the vision God has prepared and positioned us for. God is on the move…and he has something for everyone who’s ready to go where He leads.
Heal Our Land (Part 10). We’ve put our hope in God to heal our land, to heal our nation, and world — but perhaps it’s you that needs healing. God still heals people as an act of his presence, love, and power.
Heal Our Land (Part 9). There are times in life (especially in this season) where we feel stuck…unable to move forward or get where we want to be. Our friend and guest David Skidmore shares some needed spiritual encouragement to help us get unstuck.
Heal Our Land (Part 8). Fear and pride are the tools that the enemy uses to divide us as Sons and Daughters of God. We must begin to lay down our fear and pride at the foot of the cross to experience healing in our life and the life of our nation.
Heal Our Land (Part 7). What is our expectation of God? If we live with big expectations of Him, we will see big things. Our level of faith is directly related to the level of our expectations.
Heal Our Land (Part 6). We must listen. The Spirit speaks, so whoever has ears let them hear. In a time of unprecedented noise and in a world that’s crying out — we must listen.
Heal Our Land (Part 5). Perhaps more than ever the world is telling how to see and perceive things. It’s a critical time for believers to build our lives from kingdom reference points and an eternal perspective.
Heal Our Land (Part 4). The early church is the prime example of God’s plan to use people who are seemingly ordinary to carry out his extraordinary purpose. Our world needs healing and God will work in and through his people as he always has…we must be ready.
HEAL OUR LAND (PART 3).Special guest, friend, and pastor Dan Thomas joined us for a timely conversation to lean into this cultural moment and discuss racism, the call upon the Church, and a way forward together.
HEAL OUR LAND (Part 2). “If my people…” are the first three words of the amazing 2 Chronicles 7:14 passage where God calls us to grab ahold of four things as the people of God in times of needed healing and continued hope for revival.
HEAL OUR LAND (Part 1). Jesus was often with crowds and gatherings of people and in those times he miraculously healed people spiritually and physically. Today our world needs healing of so many things that only God has the power to do.
The key question we face “In This Moment” is what does God want to show you, teach you, or grow in you through this disruption. We can’t just go back to the old normal — God has a new normal coming!
One of our culture’s great struggles is that we lack peace — this is not new. The world we are creating, the media we feed on, our divisive society, and clearly the current events we are all walking through are producing anxiety, stress, anger, and more. We need the peace of God.
In the book of Numbers God instructed the priests to pray a blessing over his people every day…EVERY DAY! His blessing never stops coming; because he is so for you! We need this encouragement more than we know! (Numbers 6:22-27, Eph. 1:3-14)
Jesus & The Scattered Church (Part 4) What is before breakthrough? In this message we consider what a story in Acts 16 can teach us about breakthrough. We all need it, whether we know it or not.
Jesus & The Scattered Church (Part 3) The temple of God is no longer a place, but through Jesus we are now God’s temple and within that temple the fire of God resides! In this message, we hope you’ll find encouragement, conviction, and a challenge from the word of God.
Jesus and the Scattered Church (part 2) The church must continue to speak into this moment our world is facing. In the message Tim, Scot, and Leslie give some encouragement as we live through this scattered reality. (John 21, Psalm 23, Eph. 5:15-16)
The dominant theme of our story with God is that He is good. No moment in history declares that more than the cross and resurrection of Jesus. And no truth is more important in our world today than — God is good. (John 20, John 10:10-11)
Jesus and the Scattered Church (part 1) On the night Jesus was arrested the disciples were scattered to their homes. We face a similar reality in this present moment and just like Jesus had a greater purpose to their scattering then; Jesus is up to something now. (Matt 21:1-11, 26:47-56, John 16:16-32, 18:1-9)
It’s not a matter of if we’ll get through the valley, but how. God is our good shepherd and he will lead us through. (Psalm 23, Hebrews 12:1-2)
In our weakest moments God has a habit of pulling the best out of us. What does God have for you in this moment? (Jonah 1-4)
In this message we cover some necessary communication about the events of our world, plus we lean into prayer and the timeless truth about God’s presence. (Psalm 77, John 15:1-5, Zep. 3:17)
This morning we welcome guest speaker Jeremie Kubicek as he discusses different types of leadership and who Jesus was as a leader. This practical, encouraging, and empowering message reminds us that Jesus was a liberator and has called us to follow him/mimic him by proclaiming the kingdom, healing the sick, and casting out the demons. (Mark 1:32-34, Matt 4:23, Luke 4:40-41, Acts 8:4-8)
joy. (Week 4) A life of joy is a life that loves to give. In this message we explore key teachings from the Bible, plus a few cultural realities when it comes to the subject of giving. (2 Cor. 9:6-8, Matt 6:19-21, Mal. 3:8-10)
joy. (Week 3) How can we have joy through trials and difficult circumstances? We explore God’s word for insights to this question plus hear additional insights from licensed therapist, Brandt Ratcliff. (James 1:2-4, John 10:10, Gen. 33:24-28)
“Enjoying God” sounds good and simple, but are we actually doing it? In this message we explore what’s under the surface of our own beliefs and values about joy and fulfillment. (2 Cor 3:5, Phil 2:1-5, Ecc 12:13, Mat 7:13-14)
joy. (Week 1) In this message we contrast the beautiful picture of biblical joy and the confusing ways of secular culture’s attempts at finding joy, contentment, and satisfaction in life. (Phil 4:4,Mat 13:44, John 15:11, Psalm 16:11)
In this message we explore the reality of the True Self + False Self identities that we can struggle with. We need the light of God to shine upon us! Additionally, today we begin a new chapter with the Tower Theatre. (1 John 1:4-5, 1 Pet 2:9, John 1:4-5)
This message explores the encouraging and powerful impact of prayer. As OKC Community ends one chapter and begins a new one — we must pray. Everything begins and ends with prayer! (Heb 5:7, Josh 6:1-5, 1 Pet 3:12)
2020. New Year. New Decade. New ____. (Week 4) Seasons of change are the times when new chapters begin in our story. In this message we talk about the problems, power, and promises of change and new chapters. (Luke 9:28-36, 51-55).
2020. New Year. New Decade. New ____. (Week 3) In this new year, are you staying in the safety of the shallows of your faith and life or are you willing to push out into the deep of who God has called you to be? What areas of your life are you staying content and not stepping out into deeper faith? (Luke 5:1-10, Matt. 22:36-40, Gal. 6:9, John 21:1-7)
2020. New Year. New Decade. New ____. (Week 2) As believers we must consider the foundations of what it means to follow Christ…in other words, “what comes with the territory?” In this message we talk about the three foundational relationships for every believer. (Matt 28:18-20, Heb 12:28, 10:24-25, John 3:16).
2020. New Year. New Decade. New ____. (Week 1) As we begin a new year and a new teaching series, we look to the future and examine our hope and our faith. What does it look like to couple our hope and faith together? What are you hoping for in 2020? What are you putting your faith into in 2020? Hope has a name… Jesus. (2 Sam. 7, Heb. 11:1, Matt. 17, Jer. 29:11, 1 Pet. 1)
The story of the Nativity is full of subtleties that should not go unnoticed. Who’s there and who’s not speaks to us today! May we be people relentless in our pursuit of Jesus! (Mat 2 and Luke 2)
To The City (Week 13) We close our “To The City” teaching series in Hebrews 12 with a powerful encouragement about endurance. We all have times that we want to stop, give in, or take a step back from the race God has called us to, but it’s in these times that we must “keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.” (Heb 12:1-3, Heb 11, Mat 14:28-31)
To The City (Week 12) The letters to Timothy remind us that no matter what we are facing in life - overwhelming good, overwhelming bad, or someplace in between we must trust God. Our faith must mature into trust, but so often we find ourselves crying to God for clarity. Maybe we don’t need clarity, but need to trust him no matter what. (1 & 2 Timothy)
To The City (Week 11) Thessalonians urges us to live in a way to please to God (4:1). We should begin our efforts to please him where Paul often begins his letters…with grace and peace. We all need grace and must give more grace. We all need peace and we must be peacemakers. (1 Thes 1:1, 3:2-3, 4:1)
To The City (Week 9) Paul writes in Colossians 1:10 “live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way…” In this message we explore what living worthy of the Lord means for us. God has rescued us by his grace and now our lives must tell the story of what he’s done. (Col 1, Phil 1:27, Eph 4:1, Is 43:19)
To The City (Week 8) In this message we explore the hope and good news of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 for the Church (and each of us). We are encouraged that God, out of his glorious riches and his unlimited love, is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or even imagine. This prayer is for anyone who is hopeful, discouraged, hungry, hurting, eager, empty, passionate, or somewhere in the middle. (Eph. 3:14-21)
To The City (Week 7) God said, “Let there be light.” And we too must declare “let there be light” in our city! In this message we talk about our 2020 vision campaign and the things God is calling us to in our next chapter, plus we continue our To The City series by looking at an inspiring word from 2 Corinthians 4. (1 Cor. 9:22, 2 Cor. 4)
To The City (Week 6) We continue our To The City series with a message unpacking exciting news about our future and what God has next for us in our city! 2 Cor 6:2 says, “now is the time...” and nothing can feel more consistent to the work God is doing among us! (2 Cor. 6:1-2)
To The City (Week 5) This morning we welcome guest speaker Adam Barnett from Redeemer Church in Tulsa, OK. Adam discusses what it means to be a new creation in Christ and implores us to be ambassadors of Christ to our neighbors, friends and community through love, understanding, and compassion. (2 Cor. 5:11-18)
To The City (Week 4) In this message we talk about one of the most important themes of 1 Corinthians… the gifts of the Spirit. There is an undeniable connection between the gifts of the Spirit and the love of God. Gifts are nothing but a clanging cymbal without love – however, there is an excellent way that we can follow! (1 Corinthians 12 & 13, 14:1, 12, Romans 12:6-8)
To The City (Week 3) Are we running the race of life aimlessly and without purpose? Are we thriving or surviving? This morning we discuss simple and practical ways to grow our relationship with Jesus and run the race that God has set before us. (1 Cor. 9:24-27, Gal. 5:27, Heb. 10:23-25)
To The City (Week 2) The battlefield of the mind is a daily reality for so many. How can we find daily renewal and transformation? In this message we explore what scriptures teach us about the mind. (Rom 12:1-2, 8:6, 7:22-25, 1 Pet 1:13-15, 5:8-11)
To The City (Week 1) We begin our new series in the book of Romans, where we find the paradoxical relationship between our strength and weakness. So many of us want to walk in the authority of Jesus (as more than conquerors), yet our weaknesses and vulnerabilities grab ahold of us with surprising strength. In this message we explore the possibilities of a life that is strong and weak. (Rom 8:35-39, Rom 12:3, 2 Cor 12:9-10, 1 Tim 6:19).
This morning we hear Scot Sullivan’s story of the incredible and miraculous power of God in his life. Facing death and losing hope, he was continually remind that God was with him and would never leave him. Through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, God is always with us. Sometimes it is hard to see God’s hand working in our story, but no matter where you’re at in your story… He is with you. (Gen. 39:2-21, Hab. 3:17-19, Jer. 29:11-13)
Revival Starts Within (Week 10) Are you ready for God to do more? Hopefully that’s what we all want! This question leads us to prepare and posture ourselves for God to do a new work in us and around us. We conclude this series with a message unpacking some new vision for our church this upcoming year and how we can all grow into new things! (Eph 4:11-16)
Revival Starts Within (Week 9) What happens when more of God’s presence is in you? In this message we try to capture the full picture of this series, plus speak to the power of God's presence in us and upon us. (Acts 3:1-10, 1 Sam 17:32-37, Acts 5:15-16)
Revival Starts Within (Week 8) Within all of us reside questions, doubts, struggles, and the weight of our past. If we’re honest, many of us feel far from revival and closer to confusion. In this message we want to absorb the amazing thought that “God cares.” He understands you and is big enough for the hard stuff happening within you. And because He cares, He has so much more for you! (Gen 1:26-27, Phil 1:6, Mark 9:20-29)
Revival Starts Within (Week 7) Jesus desires unity for us, yet the world we live in is more divided than ever. In this message we talk about the dividing realities of our culture, and how a culture of revival is one of unity, one-anothering, and oneness! What are we cultivating with our lives? (Mat 13:24-26, Jn 17:20-24, Hb 13:1)
Revival Starts Within (Week 6) In our faith journey we will eventually “hit a wall.” It may be a wall of exhaustion, tragedy, doubt, or hurt; but God will use the wall to draw us deeper into more of Him. The journey inward leads to breakthrough. This morning we also hear a story of miraculous healing and breakthrough in the life of Caryn Knight. (Heb. 10:23-25, Is. 43:19, Ps. 119:105-112)
Revival Starts Within (Week 5) We serve because Jesus demonstrated it, the Bible demands it, and because of what’s possible through it. How do we create generations of people who serve Christ… we serve. It is our ultimate joy to give our service back to God. (1 Peter 4:10, John 13:1-5, Ruth 1:3-22, 2:1-3)
Revival Starts Within (Week 4) People who long for more of God always become people who learn to worship and praise more. We want to be a people who never withhold our praise and who never give our worship to anyone or anything else! (Dan 3:1-28, Ps 118:24, Ps 95:11, Eph 5:19)
Revival Starts Within (Week 3) In order to experience MORE of God we must find ways and rhythms that help us slow down in the midst of our busy and hectic world. God has given us the rhythms of sabbath and solitude as a gift to restore us, speak to us, and give us life! (Ex 16:21-29, 14:13-14, Matt 11:28-30)
Revival Starts Within (Week 2) So many of us are missing what God has made available! We are way too busy and moving too fast and as a result we’re living in ruts instead of spiritual rhythms. In this message we explore slowing down, getting honest about what’s happening within ourselves, and learning to “stop and smell the roses.” (Gen 2:1-2, Mk 6:7-34, Deut 1:6-8)
Revival Starts Within (Week 1) The great moves of God always begin WITHIN people as he stirs up desires more of Himself. This week we begin a new teaching series about the ways and rhythms of being a person who longs for more of God. This journey begins in our heart and soul. (Dan 6:1-27, Pro 4:23, Gen 2:7, Mat 22:37-38). Download teaching slides via website.
This morning we welcome guest speaker and author, Jeremie Kubicek as he shares with us the miraculous story of his life and how God taught him what it means to trust and discover faith. In our moments of biggest pain and worry, God is calling us to trust, delight, and commit, just as David did. We must eradicate the prayers of disbelief and begin to trust God at levels that we have never trusted in Him before. (Psalm 37)
We rarely feel ready for the courageous things that our faith calls us to do and be. Gideon felt the same way and the Lord encouraged him, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Perhaps we are more “ready” than we realize. Our faith isn’t always about courage, but it’s never absent of it. (Judges 6:12, 7:15, Jer 20:11, Pslam 28:7)
The best dreams are the ones that follow us. One of the greatest gifts God gives us is not only the ability to dream, but also to experience things that are beyond our imagination. In this message we talk about the living the dream we never had. (Eph 3:20, 2 Chron 16:9, 1 Cor 2:9-11)
The Holy Spirit (God’s presence) may be the most ignored thing in many people’s lives. So how do we experience more of His presence? In this message we look at one of the key experiences in Elijah’s life to learn some of the ways that God’s Spirit will draw us closer, encourage, and empower us. (1 Kings 19:3-15)
Many of us find ourselves wandering in life and unsure of God’s plan and our future. So, what is it that prepared Joshua to step into the promise after 40 yeas of wandering? He was encouraged to be strong and courageous, but it took more than just that. Often before we experience the promise we walk through God’s intentional preparation. (Joshua 1:1-11)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 52) In this last message of our 52 week series on Jesus, we reflect back on how He has impacted us, how He has increased our faith, and where we go from here. He has raised the temperature of our faith and shown us miraculous things, and this should fuel our desire to do whatever it takes to press in and experience the breakthrough. (Isaiah 61:1-3)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 51) This morning’s message is a powerful call to action and a reminder of the love that Jesus has for us. The breakthrough that we experience with God isn’t intended to be a single moment, but instead, it is intended to be the new normal. We have been called to make the ceiling of our faith, the new floor. The boundaries of our faith is changing and we are being called to more. (Mark 12:28, Matt. 10:37, Isaiah 43:19, Ps. 34:1, Eph. 3:17, Duet. 30:19-20, Rom. 12:2)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 50) We must not sit and wait for the mission of God to advance, we must pick ourselves up and get to work. If the people we read about in the Bible can advance the gospel to the ends of the earth, surely we can tell our next door neighbors. Let’s get to work, the mission isn’t over yet. (Acts 1, Joshua 1:1, Deut. 34:10-12, 2 Kings 2:7-15)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 49) Jesus is more of everything you will ever need. He is the only thing that is more life… and He has come to give you that life to the full. He wants to pour into you until you overflow with His love and life. (John 20:30-31, Phil. 2:10-11)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 48) On this palm Sunday, we reflect on what it meant for Jesus to take the cross for us, what He experienced in those moments, and how it shook the world forever. In His death, there is life. In our city, in our daily life… are we dying to the things that Christ died for? (Matt. 21:1-11, 27:11-54, 7:13, John 10:10, 6:63, Romans 8:6-11)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 47) The story of the cross throughout history is a story of death, pain, and hopelessness. Jesus took what was meant for darkness and provides life, freedom, and hope for all. The mess of humanity and the beauty of God intersect at the cross. (1 Cor. 1:18-22, 1 Peter 4:1)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 46) In today’s message, we discuss the significance and magnitude of communion. When we come to the communion table, we are making a declaration of faith, worship and surrender. He welcomes all to the table, but are we surrendering everything to Him? (Acts 2, Luke 22:7-20)
Our “A Day With” gathering is for ministry leaders from different churches and ministries to have a day with one another in order to connect, be encouraged, and grow together. We are excited to welcome guest speaker and lead pastor of Cherry Hills Community Church, Shane Farmer, to lead us this morning. In session two, Shane teaches on humility. What is the difference between humility and weakness? What does humility look like from a place of leadership and how is God calling you to humble yourself? (2 Cor. 12:9)
Our “A Day With” gathering is for ministry leaders from different churches and ministries to have a day with one another in order to connect, be encouraged, and grow together. We are excited to welcome guest speaker and lead pastor of Cherry Hills Community Church to lead us this morning. In Session one, Shane teaches on what it looks like to be aware of our need, ask for our need, and be expectant for God to move on our behalf. What is the direct route of answer to our prayers and are we leading from a place of disappointment? (2 Kings 5)
In a special night of worship, we welcome guest speaker Shane Farmer as he teaches on the history of revival and what it looks like in our day and age. Are we actively praying for revival in our city? Are we burdened for the lost? Are we ready for a breakthrough of the Holy Spirit?
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 45) As we enter into a new season of 24/7 prayer, we make practical steps for how we should pray, but also why we should pray. Our life and the life of The Church has not had enough prayer in it and it is time to saturate ourselves in prayer for the glory of God and to see a movement of His Spirit take place. (Mark 11, Heb. 10:11-22, Acts 1:12-14)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 44) This morning we discuss the example of hospitality and acceptance that Jesus showed through grace, love, and generosity. Are we living out our lives in this way? Are we radically inclusive to all that we share our lives with? Are we feeling the conviction of building and creating community the way Jesus did? (John 2, Matt. 9:10-13, 25:35-36, Luke 14:12-14, 19:5, Mark 12:30-31)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 43) We are asking and praying for our community to receive an increased measure of faith. That only comes through Repentance, Transformation, and Testimonies. Are we publicly proclaiming our faith? Jesus doesn’t want to be celebrated in the temple but silently carried through the marketplace. (Luke 12:8-10, 8:42-48, Matt. 10:32-33, Acts 8:36-38, 4:18-20, Proverbs 3:5-6)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 42) Jesus commissions his people to go and do what He did, to make disciples. We can’t pray for more mighty works of God without actually doing what Jesus has called us to do. We must pay attention to our life and realize that the people and places that we intersect with everyday are brimming with potential to bring life to our city. (Luke 4:43, Luke 10, Matt. 28:18-20, 2 Cor. 6:11-13)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 41) Jesus doesn’t focus on our failures and isn’t content with where we are. He is calling everyone of us into something more. He changes everything about everything and for many of us, we are too afraid to answer the call because we know our life will change. (Matt. 26:33-53, 70-74, John 21)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 40) Jesus leads us to engage with him in the work of prayer, the work of the Spirit, the work of the Church, and the work of joy. We join this work by leaning into what God is doing and faithfully fixing our eyes on Jesus. We must ready ourselves for a new work in us, around us, and through us. (Eph 4:11-13, Rom 14:17-18, Hebrews 12:2-11)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 39) What does it mean to repent of our sins and turn from our empty promises to God? It is time to take action and change our “I will someday” attitude into “today.” Repentance is an action. (Matthew 4, 9:35-38, 21:28-32, Acts 3:19, Psalm 51:10-12)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 38) This morning we welcome guest speaker Adam Barnett as he encourages us that our Christian mission must be an affair of love before it is an affair of truth. As a believer, you posses the truth, but you must earn the right to share it with the way that you love. Jesus is the “why” our souls long for. (John 14:1-11, Isaiah 53:7)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 37) Revival in history begins with people returning to the word of God and living according to its promises. Are we asking The Spirit to come upon us in the same way that it did upon Jesus and his Disciples? Are we praying like we’ve never prayed before? Are we believing for more, asking for more, and expecting more? (1 Cor. 12:1-11, Rom. 12:6-8, Gal. 5:22-25, Acts 2:17-21, 1 Cor. 14:1)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 36) Every transformational Christian renewal begins with prayer. In this season of our church, we are being called to dig deeper than ever before. For the Lord to do a major work in our lives and in our city, it is going to require a shift in our focus and a passion for prayer. (Luke 11:1-8, 1 Chron. 7:14)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 35) This is a simple, yet powerful challenge for each of us as we are in a season of asking God for more of His Spirit, we are challenged to take a deeper step into His word. It is through His word that the eyes of our heart are opened to His nature and desires for us. (Luke 24:13-33, Eph. 1:18)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 34) As we begin 2019, we must change the focus of who we are in all things. Whether it be in our jobs, our family, our friends or community, every task should be bringing Him glory. In what areas of your life are you holding the glory for yourself? (James 4. Jer. 33:3)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 33) With a new year on the horizon, we talk about what it looks like to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Jesus. Do we live every day with Jesus at the center of it? Every situation, conversation, and interaction is brimming with potential to bring Jesus into it. (Phil. 1:19-27, John 3:30)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 32) God has been declaring His love for us and revealing that He has been with us throughout human history, but the moment that Jesus came into the world, it changed everything. His presence brings a celebration of joy, a feeling of peace, a cry of hope, and a gift of love. (Matt. 1:18-22)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 31) Happiness is part of our human desire, but sometimes it’s not as easy as just “choosing” joy. How do we live a life full of joy? Many of us have stories of pain, sadness, and depression, but the word says that in His presence is the fullness of joy… if we desire joy we must seek His presence. (Psalm 118:24, 16:11, Luke 2:8-11, Heb. 12:2, Neh. 8:9-12)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 30) Story after story in the life of Jesus, we see the disciples and people around him full of anxiety and fear, but yet Jesus shows a calm spirit and brings peace to their lives. He brings peace on earth and declares “peace be with you.” He changes our human nature that lacks peace and breathes the spirit of God on us.(Matthew 14-17, John 20:19-22, Luke 2:8-14)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 29) In an instant gratification society, the idea of waiting on anything frustrates us. When we are waiting to see God answer prayers and give breakthrough in our life, it reminds us that we aren’t in control. This morning we learn what it means to actively wait on God and what He is doing around us while we wait. (Luke 2:22-38)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 28) The longest message title in the series has a simple clarity. The name of Jesus deserves a response from us. We must place God where he belongs and we must place ourselves where we belong. (Philippians 2:1-11, 2 Chron. 7:14)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 27) There is a call throughout scripture to worship, pray and fast in order to see the power and in-breaking kingdom of God. The Lord uses these disciplines as a channel to His powerful movements and revivals across the land. Great revivals and moments of healing begin with the position of our heart. (2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 9:17-29, Phil. 2, Acts 13)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 26) We live in a dark and sinful world, full of pain and suffering. In the midst of this worldly suffering we are challenged to be steadfast, to have endurance and persistence in the face of these circumstances. It is only through Jesus that we can overcome and by overcoming we fulfill the purpose in suffering. (2 Thes. 1:1-12, 2 Cor. 5)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 25) It is by Christ alone that we are saved. We are not justified by what we do, but only because of who He is. There is a great tension in life when we intend to make Jesus the King, the center of our life, but instead we focus our attention and effort on secondary and peripheral things of this world. (Luke 18:9-14, Phil. 3:8)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 24) God is not looking for people who can do it all, He’s looking for people who are willing to give it all. You may feel inadequate or that you don’t have enough to offer, but He can do the miraculous through you if you are willing to give it all. The miraculous breakthrough and miracles aren’t just meant for everyone else, they are waiting for you. (John 6:1-13, Matt. 10:7-8, John 16:33)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 23) Discipleship isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about inviting someone into a journey. We must give away all that God has given to us and invest ourselves into others. Jesus gave us the example of the power and value of investing our life into our friends and community. (Matt. 28:16, 1 Thes. 2:8, Luke 22:31-32, 2 Timothy 1:2-3)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 22) Jesus made it clear that we are called to love our neighbor. We respond to that call by following His command, not because we are “supposed to” but because Jesus is inviting us in to a better way to live. We look at practical and simple steps to live out this calling and begin to love the people in our neighborhoods and at our jobs. (Matt. 22:36-39, Luke 10:29-30)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 21) We are called to be His witnesses in every area of our life and to everyone we meet. Just as He called Jonah to speak to Nineveh, He has called us to be a witness to those who have hurt us the most. We must keep Jesus on our lips (Acts 1:8, Jonah 1-4)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 20) We all have areas of sin in our life that have been tripping us up for far too long. What is the area of vulnerability in your life? In order to see spiritual breakthrough in our life, we must learn to repent and re-focus our heart. Repentance is a walk, not a one time choice. When we allow God to transform our mind, we begin to see our sin and struggles the way that He does. (John 10:10, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 15:8-10, Gen. 4, Her. 12:1-2, Psalm 119:11)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 19) As we listen to stories of God’s faithfulness in the lives of the people of our community, we are encouraged and reminded of the call He has placed on us to give. Giving it all away is a posture of believing God is able. We must sow the seeds and trust that He will spring forth new life when the time is right. (2 Cor. 7:6-8, Mal. 3:8-10, Luke 21:1-4)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 18) Jesus addressed the issue of finances and giving on many different occasions throughout scripture. We look at his heart for us in how He instructs us to give and the promises that follow. He challenges us to test Him in this area and He will do as He has promised. Do we test Him and trust Him? (Luke 16:10, Matt. 6:24, 22:37, 6:33, Exodus 23:19, Mal. 3:8-10)
Jesus. He Changed Everything About Everything (Part 17). In this message we look at 4 encounters Jesus had with people. Encountering Jesus brings the Spirit, Salvation, Healing and Breakthrough. We all need a fresh encounter with Jesus! (John 20:19-22, Luke 19:1-10, Mark 5:24-34, John 4:1-42).
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 16) Jesus is for you and has never stopped believing in you, even if you've stopped believing in yourself. This morning's message focuses on Jesus encountering Peter in the midst of his failure and pursuing him. He heals our shame, changes our focus, and gives us a new direction. (John 21:15-22, 22:55-62)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 15) We are called to have unity as a church and as a family. In light of this, we use this Sunday to discuss the current state of our church and the vision for the future. What is the next step for our family and where is God leading us? We unite in prayer and believe that He has so much in store for us! (Nehemiah 2:11-18)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 14) What does it mean to see breakthrough from God? How do we begin to see and experience this breakthrough? This morning we look at how Jesus instructs us to pray with the focus on what area we need to see breakthrough in. It is through prayer that we begin to see the in-breaking kingdom of God. (Luke 11:1, Matthew 26, 6:9, Hebrews 5:7)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 13) Jesus didn't want a wall between heaven and earth, He prayed "on earth as it is in Heaven." We are so afraid of stepping in to the the "more" of God, because we don't know what it will bring, so we allow the walls of our life to stay up. God's love is pouring out and breaking down walls all around us. (Mark 7:5-14, 1 Thes. 5:16-18)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 12) This morning we read of Peter's reminder in 2 Peter chapter 1. He implores us to remember that God has given us everything we need to live a godly life and forgiven us of our sins. If you are in need of a fresh breath from The Spirit, be reminded today of what He has done. (2 Peter 1, Eph. 3, John 3)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 11) What you do doesn't answer the question of who you are. We often think we should be passionate about what we do, but if we are passionate about who we are, it changes everything about what we do. (Mark 12:28-30, Matthew 13:44, 21:12-13)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 10) In Luke chapter 18, we find blind Bartimaeus crying out to Jesus. In his greatest moment of need he asked Jesus for healing as an expression of faith and reliance on the Father. Jesus knows what we want, even before we ask, but we ask to show our trust and faith in who He is and what He has promised. (Luke 18:35-43)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 9) Like the man beside the pool of Bethesda, we spend years of our life staring at the water and waiting for it to stir up so that we can be healed, when we simply need to turn to Jesus. He is there with us in every circumstance and no matter what we are facing, His name is the answer. (John 5)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 8) Jesus showed us a model of how to live life with an overall purpose and mission. He said no to the right things in order to carry out the mission of His life. Are we saying yes to too many things? Are we mis-aligned or too busy? Are we making decisions with our time and life that reflect our mission? (Luke 4:42-44, John 5:19)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 7) Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things, but not experiencing The Lord? In the story of Mary and Martha, we see Jesus acknowledging the difference between what is good and what is better. The life that we are choosing is dictating who we are becoming. Are we choosing to be busy, pre-occupied, and focused on religious traditions or choosing to rest in His presence? (Heb. 4:12, Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-6)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 6) In the story of Lazarus, Jesus was questioned and approached in multiple ways. He met each one of these questions and needs in unique and different ways. In our life, He meets our needs with truth, love, emotion and powerful action. Everything He does is purposeful and His purpose is to reveal Himself to us. (John 11:1-44)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 5) Jesus was sent for you, to restore the hurting, the disappointed and all those who feel inadequate. He restores and then sends us out on a new mission, a better story, and a larger purpose. We must learn how to live like sent people, not just a saved people. (John 20)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 4) There were moments in the life of Jesus where we see His passion and anger rise up when He was faced with injustice. In our life, He has called us to have this same holy discontent for the injustice around us. For too long we have moved away from the difficult things He has called us to and to the mediocre and comfortable. What is the fire in your heart that He has called you to pursue? (Mark 3:1-6)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 3) Our culture is full of so many questions about truth, faith, and religion. This morning's message looks at the difference between finding truth through Jesus and finding a truth through the world. Many would say there can be different forms of truths through many different religions or lack thereof. Jesus asks us, Who do you say that I am, what is your truth, and do you believe I am all that I say I am. He stands alone as the truth in a world of many truths. (Ecc. 3:11, John 10:9-11, 11:25-26, 15:5, 14:6, 8:12, Matt. 16:13-18)
Jesus. He changed everything about everything (Week 2) Jesus' ministry was the in-breaking of the reign of God and the establishment of His kingdom. When He showed up, there was a reversal of power. He touched the un-clean and they became clean, He touched the broken and they were restored. Are you broken or hurting? He is enough. (Mark 1, Mark 2)
Jesus. He Changed Everything About Everything (Week 1) We begin a new series on Jesus, who He was, and how He changed everything. The Jewish people of that day were looking for an earthly king to rule and reign, but Jesus came and changed everything, including their perspective. What is our current perspective, who do we trust, who rules our life, and who do we worship? (Mark 1:15, 1 Sam. 8, John 17 & 19)
Drenched (Week 5) So many of us long to live a life of deeper passion and love for God, but yet we continue to do things the same way while trying harder and harder. As Jesus called Peter and the disciples out of the shallows and into the deeper water, he is calling us to pray boldly and worship greatly as we too step out of the shallows and into the deeper waters of our life. (Luke 5, Hab. 1:5, Psalm 63:1, 1 Cor. 2:9)
Drenched (Week 4) There is a joy available to you, a joy that can not be explained. Because of the Salvation that is found in Jesus, we can now have a joy in all situations. Even though we may experience major trials and pain, there is a joy that He gives to us through many different things such as The Holy Spirit, other believers, and belonging to the Kingdom. (Rom. 15, James 1, Gal. 5, Acts 13)
Drenched (Week 3) This evening in a very special service, we celebrate 16 baptisms in our church and hear stories of God's faithfulness and love in the lives of each and everyone of us. Worship is expressed through the sharing of our gratitude, so we proclaim how grateful we are for all He has done for us! (Gen. 1, Rev. 22)
Drenched (Week 2) Why do we worship? When we begin to recognize what God has done for us and who He is, it begs a response of love from our hearts. Too often the temperature of our worship is based on how we feel about God in the moment or what we feel like he has done for us recently. What about the times when we don't feel like praising? Worship isn't a feeling or an emotion, it's an acknowledgement of who God is. (Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 1:21-23, Luke 17:11-19)
Drenched (Week 1) The first message in our new series about worship is focused on baptism, what it means, how we participate in it, and why we do it. This visible response to an invisible expression of faith is a powerful form of worship and a sign of dedication to God. (Matt. 3:11, Acts 8:36-37)
5 (Week 4) Do we have a desperation in our faith? We read stories in the Bible of men and women experiencing miraculous wonders of God because of their great faith. We have religion, but no desperation. We must be willing to do the labor of growing our desperation for Him for the breakthrough that is awaiting. (Matthew 8 & 9, Luke 4)
5 (Week 3) What happens when God's people pray? Stories from scripture inspire us this morning as our church begins two weeks of 24/7 prayer. Persistence matters in all areas of life and prayer is no different. When a prayer becomes the cry of your heart, that's when God starts to move. (Acts 1, 2, 3, Matthew 26)
5 (Week 2) We all have faith and choose to put it in different things, such as our jobs, our friends, etc. We don't have a lack of faith problem, but a placement of faith problem. What is it that you are putting your faith in? Jesus is calling us out of the comfort of the boat and the safe places of our faith and asking us to step out onto the water of a new journey of trust in Him. Take courage, do not be afraid. (Matthew 14, 2 Tim. 1:7)
5 (Week 1) When God calls us into deeper things, He asks the question "Do you trust me?" In the month that we celebrate our 5th year as a church, we are called back to our original steps of faith and recognize the wave of what God is doing in our community. He is inviting us to get swept up. (Acts 1:12-14, 2:1-2)
What does it mean to live a successful Christian life? If we are living in to what God has called us to, we will have stories of the work that He is doing in us. Today we hear three powerful examples from people in our community of the dreams God has given them and the way He is moving in their life.
There are many ways that God reveals Himself to us. This morning we read Psalm 19 and look at three specific ways He makes Himself known through His creation, His word, and His grace. The beauty of this revelation calls us to respond in worship. (Psalm 19)
Ephesians (Week 16) This morning we hear from Clint Williams and Ashley Stephen as we re-cap our series on the book of Ephesians. We discuss Paul's instructions on the practicality of daily relationships, his call to be fearless, and the significance of his parting words of peace and grace. (Ephesians 6)
Ephesians (Week 15) We are in a battle of not just flesh and blood. We must be aware of who we are fighting and how we are instructed to fight this battle. By arming ourselves with the Gospel of Jesus, we can stand firm knowing that we are prepared and equipped for anything that comes our way. (Ephesians 6:10-20)
(Ephesians Week 14) In this section of Paul's writing in Ephesians, he discusses how we should live within our families and our workplace. When we examine these instructions within the big picture of the narrative of the Bible, we have a hope for our marriages, our children, our parents, and out jobs. With this big thinking, we can extend grace and establish peace. (Eph. 5:21-6:9, Matt. 7)
(Ephesians Week 13) In our everyday life we have the opportunity to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and chose to live our life intentionally. We have the option to chose between what is easy and safe and what is intentional and purposeful. We are challenged to trade up to the more meaningful things of life and look through the lens of intentionality. (Eph. 5:14-20, Acts 2:12-15)
Ephesians (Week 12) Far too many believers get stuck imitating the old traditions of the faith, but the actual story of the gospel is set in the future, it is a story of future restoration. We all can point to something or someone who we are imitating with our behavior and actions. However, we are called to be imitators of God and in doing so we will be a light leading the way forward for all to see. (Eph. 5:1-11, 4:24, Matt. 15:16-17, Acts 10, Acts 11:1-18)
Ephesians (Week 11) In the first Sunday of this new year, we are challenged in Ephesians 4 to put off an old self and put on a new self by recognizing who we ought to be and renewing our minds. It takes realizing how much we owe God in order to realize what we ought to be. And when we realize who we ought to be, we have the desire to change. (Eph. 4:17-33, Phil. 2)
In our last Sunday of 2017, we reflect back on the highs and lows that we have each experienced and look to the story of Joseph as an example of how we should handle 2018. In his life he experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but throughout it all, he looked to The Lord first. (Matt. 6:33, Gen. 39, 40, 41)
Emmanuel, God With Us (Week 2) Sometimes we know more about God's presence then we actually feel. Today we are challenged to embrace His presence through the story of His birth and recognizing that the birth of Jesus is a history splitting, movement making, human saving, world shaping moment in history. (Psalm 139, Joshua 1:9, Matt. 28:20, Deut. 31, Isaiah 41:10, Rom. 8:38-39, Luke 2)
Emmanuel, God With Us (Week 1) Throughout history, God has been reminding us that He is with us. From Moses and Joshua to Elijah, He repeatedly proclaims the comfort and peace of His presence in our life. Sadly, His presence is often one of the most ignored things in our life. We seek Him in the big flashy things, but His presence is often found in the silence and the whisper. (Matt. 1:18-23, Isaiah 7:14, I Kings 19:3-13)
Ephesians (Week 10) In the fourth chapter of Ephesians, Paul depicts what it looks like for the church to be mature, theologically driven, and relationally healthy. For many of us, we put so much of our focus on the individual pursuit of God, but what if we together as a church became more like what Christ intended? Are we on a trajectory that is becoming more like an Ephesians 4 church? (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Ephesians (Week 9) The first word of chapter four is, "therefore." Paul uses this word to distinguish a pivotal moment in his letter to the Ephesians to call the Church forward. He calls us to live a life worthy of our calling. (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Ephesians (Week 8) At the end of Paul's prayer in Ephesians, he attempts to describe the indescribability of God's power at work within us. Do we believe that God is as powerful as He says He is in Eph. 3:20-21? And if so, does our life reflect that? We often believe that God can do these things in other areas, but are we asking Him to do more than we can imagine in our life for His glory? (Eph. 3:20-21, Mark 9:17-24)
Ephesians (Week 7) What is our vision for the church? What is our vision for our personal life? Are we as a church and as people seeking to be self-fulfilled in our church and self-focused in our life? There is a big difference between really liking the things of God and rooting ourselves in the kind of love that knows no bounds. This is the mindset that is the catalyst behind why we love our city, love our neighbors and desire to be a church that is planted in the love of God that knows no bounds. (Eph. 3:14-19)
Ephesians (Week 6) The life of Paul, (author of Ephesians) is an example of saying YES. The ripple effect and ultimate impact of saying yes to what God calls us to is staggering - he uses our faithfulness beyond our imagination. (Ephesians 3:7-13, Acts 9:1-17, 2 Tim 4:1-9)
Ephesians (Week 5) The chaos of our world and the divisive realities can feel like a storm crashing in on us. We need to awake and rise as the people of God who can say to the chaos, “peace be still.” With Jesus as our cornerstone, together as united people, we must build a restored humanity. (Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 4:35-39)
Ephesians (Week 4) When we fully understand our separation from God and the reality of the depth of our sin, we can then begin to see the magnitude of His love for us. What God has done in our life should lead us to a place of humility and give us a broken heart for the lost around us. (Eph. 2:1-10, Rom. 12:2, James 4:4, Col. 2:12-13)
Ephesians (Week 3) We can be so focused on what we need to correct in our life and often view God as a "Big-Brother" who is always watching and pointing out our failures. But Paul's words through the Holy Spirit, show us the power of encouraging words and remind us that God loves us, chose us, and is thankful for us. (Eph. 1:15-23)
Ephesians (Week 2) In the early part of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he wrote a 220 word doctrinal rant about what God has done for us, and what it means to be blessed. The biblical claim of the gospel is that we live from the blessing, not for the blessing. We remind ourselves of each of these truths and blessings this morning and re-shape the narrative of what it means to be blessed. (Eph. 3:1-14, Jer. 29:11)
Ephesians (Week 1) In the first week of our series on Ephesians, we examine the history behind the city of Ephesus and their incredible transformation to Christianity. The gospel of Jesus is a story of revolution that flips cities upside down. It has the power to change everything and everyone. We must not shrink the story of Jesus down, but shout it out in the theaters of our influence and life. (Eph 1:1-3, Acts 19:23-41, 20:1)
Doing Things That Matter (Week 8) The idea of God's presence with us should be an awakening moment that spurs us forward to do things that matter. Do we care enough to bring the love and presence of God into the life of everyone around us? We have been given the power to encourage, heal, and strengthen our community around us! There is a story waiting to be told, and it is waiting for you. (Acts 3, Acts 5:14-15, Matt. 10:6-9, 2 Thes. 2)
Doing Things That Matter (Week 7) The problem isn't our desire to do something great... it is our understanding of greatness. The gospel is intended to be lived. The greatest thing we can do is serve like Jesus. Who/How/Where are you serving? (John 13:1-17, Mark 14:22-24)
Doing Things That Matter (Week 6) We are taking a new step into what we are calling our "Global Life" initiative, which looks beyond our city and hopes to do things that matter with other people and places around the world. We're excited to work with the Mission of Hope, Haiti - Ruben Cenea shares about the amazing work MOH is doing and how we can engage.
Doing Things That Matter (Week 5) Reckless love is an action that is not just about doing good deeds. So many followers of Jesus effort to be good people, but we must also effort to bring the kingdom of God. The people we love, we pray desperately for. Are our prayers for our city and our neighbors desperate enough? (Mark 2:1-12, Job 29:6, Isaiah 52:7)
Doing Things That Matter (Week 4) It is difficult to measure faith. One of the ways we can see evidence of our faith is in the story of our life and what God has done. This morning we hear a powerful story of what God is doing and has done in the life of Jeremy and Brandy Romine and what it takes for each of us to live differently. (2 Cor. 5:17, Phil. 2:12-13, Gal. 5:13-25, Eph. 4:22)
Doing Things That Matter (Week 3) There are moments in life when God allows us to see our world for what it could be, to see a vision or a dream of what could be done to impact those around us. Just as blind Bartimaeus responded when Jesus asked "what do you want me to do for you," we too must ask to for eyes to see the need around us and the courage to do things that matter. (Mark 10:35-52)
We live in a world divided against itself. Many people want to do things that matter in response to the racism, hatred, and division in our culture. Jesus walked in a world riddled with the same problems and showed us a few things that mattered then…and still matter today. (Gal. 3:26-28, Matt. 4:23-25, 5:1-3, 13-16, Luke 9:52-54)
Doing Things That Matter (Week 1) In the first week of our staple series on "Doing Things That Matter," we hear the silent beckoning from God calling us to more. This idea is about life and what we are choosing everyday. Are we choosing the path to God or simply allowing life to make the choices for us? Are there stories and evidence of God moving in our lives? It is time to begin living the life we were called to live. (John 10:10, Matthew 17:13-14)
Psalms (Part 6) As we wrap up our series in Psalms, we read of David's struggle with his understanding and acceptance of God's presence. We want to control everything in our life instead of merely resting in God's presence, remembering that God sees us, God loves us, and God has us. (Psalm 139, Romans 8)
Psalms (Part 5) This morning we look at the words of David in Psalm 62 and the life of Job. In both situations, we see a pattern of relying completely on the Father and trusting in Him alone. There are moments when we ask God for things, but sometimes we must just be patient, be still, and remember all He has done for us. The powerful words of this Psalm inspire us to pour our hearts out to Him. (Psalm 62)
Psalms (Part 4) As Christians we are often ashamed to admit our fear, but in Psalm 56 we find David showing fear and realizing that our fear brings out our faith. When we lack confidence, we must rely on the word of God. We have the knowledge of how the story ends and that brings us confidence in all things. (Psalm 56, 1 Sam. 21, Rev. 5, Romans 8)
Psalms (Part 3) In our walk with God, there is a big difference between visitation and habitation. When we drift in and out of a personal walk with God (visitation) we are living in a cycle of back and forth, struggling with the same sin. But to live with God (habitation) we instantly recognize our sin and look to remove it from our life. (Psalm 51)
Psalms (Part 2) This week we examine Psalm 34 and what it means to praise God in the difficult times. We look back and remember all that He has done for us, claim confidence in the midst of trials and struggles because we know the ending, and leave with the challenge to seize every opportunity to magnify His name daily. (1 Sam. 21 & 22, Psalm 34)
Psalms (Part 1) We begin a new six week series on the Psalms. In many of the writings found in Psalms, we see a connecting theme between "God is King" and us being "Deeply Human." In this teaching we explore our human need to express gratitude and worship! (Psalm 100, Phil. 2, Luke 17)
This morning we welcome our long time friend and new addition to our pastoral staff, Micah Kersh, as he discusses the challenge that Peter gives to believers in 1 Peter 4:7-11. We are called to pray, love, show hospitality, and serve in order that God be glorified. What area is God calling you to respond to, so that you may glorify Him? (1 Peter 4:7-11, Phil. 4:8, 2 Cor. 10:5)
Wells (Part 7) In our final week of this series, we look at what it means to live well, sow a seed and leave a legacy. The world needs people who believe that living well is not rooted in accomplishments of accumulation, but instead it's rooted in our love for God and what we sow into our family, church, workplace, and city. (James 4)
Wells (Part 6) What if bringing life to your city was more satisfying than anything else? As Jesus was speaking to the woman at the well, the disciples returned with food, but Jesus offers a food that will always sustain. Life is not about being fed so you can be full and happy, it is about joining in the will and work of Jesus and building wells that bring life to the city. (John 4, Acts 1:8, 1 Pet 2:9-10)
Wells (Part 5) When Jesus met the woman at the well, there was extreme significance in where they were. The Jewish people and the Samaritans were at odds, but Jesus was the bridge between them. He saw the bigger story behind the story and knew that if the gospel and reconciliation was for all people. Who in your life do you need to forgive? Who in your life have you hurt or mistreated? (John 4, Acts 1:8, Acts 9:31)
Wells (Part 4) Today we return to the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, and discuss the challenges of letting go of the control in our life and stepping into the deeper waters with Christ. Often times, we have the desire to move out of the shallow waters, but do not know how. With this in mind, we examine practical steps for how each of us can take action to put down our control and step into deeper waters. (John 4: 25-39, Luke 5:1-7)
Wells (Part 3) - The ways of Jesus and his Kingdom often feel like a paradox. Jesus displays this with the woman at the well and as gives her absolute grace and truth. The world wants to make it grace OR truth...the kingdom says it must be AND. (John 4)
Wells (Part 2) Sometimes we are too focused on the "right way" to do religion and we lose sight of the joy of following Jesus and digging deeper into God. He is so much bigger than religion. We must let go of the societal pressures and arguments of religion and dive into our relationship with God with total freedom and joy. (John 4, Proverbs 3:9)
Wells (Part 1) There are times in life when it's clear that we need to "commit to digging." Meaning it's time to dig until we find the living water Jesus gives! In those times we establish wells that we can draw life and wisdom from forever. (John 4:3-14, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 84:2)
I Am (Part 9) We finish our series by looking at Jesus' claim in John 8 as the light light of the world. The story surrounding these words show what he meant through this claim and how we can live as the light! (John 8:1-18)
I Am (Part 8) Every Easter we return to the story of Jesus and his victory over death. Do we believe it? Are we changed by it? We revisit this story, along with a few other powerful stories in order to help us explore our own. (John 20, John 11:21-26)
I Am (Part 7) Jesus describes himself as the door, the gate of access to the Father. He offers an invitation to freedom. He is like a shepherd who both serves as a gate of protection from harm and an invitation to green pastures. (John 10:1-11)
I Am (Part 6) We often complicate faith, but Jesus said simply, "I am the Vine; and you are the branches. If you abide in me, you will bear much fruit. If we desire to bear fruit, to have a full life, we must abide in Him and want to just dwell in His presence. (John 15:1-8)
I Am (Part 5) In John 14, Jesus makes a powerful statement by saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." We break down what it means to live His way, to follow the truth of His word, and have life to the full. (John 14)
I Am (Part 4) For most of us, Christianity is built upon what Jesus can do for us and how He can meet our needs. We run to Him for His signs and wonders, but not simply for Him. We must learn to quit wanting from Jesus and just start wanting Jesus. (John 6, Mark 8)
I Am (Part 3) In the third part of our "I Am" series, we examine the qualities and characteristics of a shepherd and draw the comparisons to Christ our Good Shepherd and our dependence upon His provision, protection, peace, and comfort. (John 10, Psalms 23, Col. 3)
I Am (Part 2) Living the Gospel begins with understanding that I am not, and He is. John The Baptist understood this principle as he declared himself to be a voice crying out in the wilderness. If we too are going to be a voice in the wilderness, we must be in the wilderness. Christ did not save us from the world, He saved us for it. (John 1, Mark 1)
I Am (Part 1) Starting our new series, we study Exodus 3 and the story of Moses and the burning bush. Moses asks a question that is still relevant in the heart of us today, "Who Am I?" God responds with an answer of peace and power... "I Am With You." In every situation... in fear, in doubt, in stress, in frustration, in anger, in joy, in depression, in everything... "I Am With You." For every need of life, "I Am." (Exodus 3, John 18:4-8)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 11) In our final morning in the series 1 John (Love Conquers All), we witness a "drop the mic" moment from John as he encourages us to keep away from idols in his final words of the letter. There are really good things in life that we sometimes elevate into a higher position and it begins to drive our life. If we look to created things to give us hope, love, and happiness, they will eventually break our hearts. (1 John 5:20-21, Rom. 1:21,25, Rev. 2:2-5)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 10) Have you ever wondered if you're doing God's will? How do we discern this? We treat God as though he is a traffic cop at the intersections of life, but following His will is more like He is the sculptor shaping us in to who we are called to be. His will is that we would hear and listen to His voice. (1 John 5, Rom. 12:1-2, Matt. 22:35, 1 Thes. 5:16-18)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 9) Reality, Truth, and Love drive out all fear. Whatever you fear, love will drive it out. In today's culture and world, we must not be too afraid to love. (1 John 4:16-21)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 8) This is love.. not that you first loved God, but He loved you and sent His son to die for you. God is not concerned with what you bring to the relationship, His love for you is 100% dependent on Him. If we are loved so unconditionally, we must give that same love to everyone we meet. It doesn't matter what any have done, all are deserving of His love. (1 John 4:7-16, Luke 15)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 7) We have been given His Spirit and the ability to know what is of God and what is not. In the difficult situations of life, we must determine the truth and where to insert the things of God, such as; humility, love, patience, and forgiveness. (1 John 4:1-6, 2:26-27)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 6) As John discusses what it means to love, he appeals to our gut-level essence of our being. He implores us to put matter over mind, to not just think about things like forgiveness and loving your neighbor, but actually act on these things. Do we actually forgive, love, and show patience, or do we just agree with the concept? (1 John 3:11-18)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 5) One of the central questions throughout God's story and in our world today is... where is God? The scriptures show us that there has been a progression to the answer of this question. God has been found in certain places and certain types of people, but 1 John reminds us of what we've received and reveals where God is. (1 John 2:26-27, Exodus 25:8, 28:41, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, Luke 4:18, John 14:15-17, 25-16, John 20:22)
Peace On Earth (Part 2) The birth of Jesus is a history splitting, movement making, human saving moment that changed everything. Tonight in our intimate Christmas Eve service we read the story of the birth of Jesus and reflect on what that moment meant for us and all of humanity.
Peace On Earth (Part 1) Reading through the story of the birth of Jesus, we see that He came for the outsiders. He came for those who feel inadequate, lonely, and outcast. He brought peace and showed us what it means to live in humility and equality with the community around us. We must tell of the gift of Jesus we have received. (Luke 2)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 4) What does it mean when John implores us to not love the world? Looking at the example of Jesus and the rich young ruler, we see Jesus calling us to leave the little things of the world that we hold on to. The world would say that we are better off holding on to our control, security, comfort, and little pieces of the world, but we are better with Jesus. (1 John 2:15-17, Mark 10:17-27)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 3) As children we would claim that "sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will never hurt us." However, as adults we fully grasp that that the words spoken to us have a tremendous power. John reminds us of the power of our words and what it means to speak truth and life to others. (1 John 2)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 2) John shows us a narrative of love and keeping the commandments of Jesus. We must pay attention to the moments when love is not easy, when it doesn't come naturally. Guarding love is about saying "I'm not going to love when it's just an easy thing, I am going to love in all situations." The gospel is advanced when we chose to love in the difficult situations. Love will conquer all. (1 John 2:1-7, John 13:34-35, 15:12)
1 John: Love Conquers All (Part 1) The battle between darkness and light (fiction and reality) is about the illusions we come to believe about our self and the world. 1 John begins with this tension and struggle we all face and encourages us to be people who live in reality. (1 John 1:1-10, John 1:4-5)
The First Church (Part 4) The gospel is expansive and free. We as a church desire to lead our culture, but we can't lead it through violence and hostility. We must lead through building relationships and the breaking of bread. This morning we hear stories from others in our church about the importance of community, building relationships, and breaking bread together. (Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 26:26-28)
We welcome guest speaker Amy Little this morning as she discusses the power of drawing near to God and how our identity and perspective will change when we do. Who is it that we are drawing near to on a daily basis? Proximity to Jesus will always lead us to His constitution. (Col. 1:9-10, 2 Cor. 5:17, Mark 5, John 20)
The First Church (Part 3) We as a the Church have allowed ignorance to become acceptable. We have the ability to acknowledge and know God's power and presence, but we chose to remain ignorant and let other people dive into the deep things of God. We are empowered people of God and the Holy Spirit is with us every step of the way. (Acts 1:8, 2:1-8, 2:12-15, 3:7, 4:5)
The First Church (Part 2) In the early church it is said that they could not stop speaking of what they had seen and heard. Far too often, we as a church are quiet about the things that matter and far too loud about everything else. If we believe the Gospel is the greatest story ever told, why would we waste our breath on any other story? (Acts 4:1-21)
The First Church (Part 1) This morning we begin a new teaching series on the early church. We discuss stories in scripture of generosity and what God calls us to be. Who in your life comes first? For many of us, we love God, but struggle to put Him first. The most important thing that we can derive from scripture is that God must come first. (Acts 2:42-46, 4:32-37, Ex. 23:19, Lev. 27:30, Gen. 4:3-5, I Cor. 9:6-8)
Philippians (Part 9) Everyone loves a great ending to a compelling story. In today's message we look at Paul's final words in his letter to the Philippians. Our pastor shares a letter from his heart to us as a body as we close on one chapter in the life of our young church and open a new one, with hope, grace, and peace. If you'd like a copy of "the letter" download here. (Philippians 4:21-23)
Philippians (Part 8) We all what to get "there" in life. We want our hopes, our dreams, our future plans.. but we find ourselves "here." How do we face this discontentment? Paul speaks of how the story ends. As believers, we know how the story ends and it makes the "here" less chaotic and more peaceful. The question isn't how do we get "there," it is how do we be "here?" (Philippians 1:4-6, 4:10-13)
"Keynote" At times we need to have our own version of a "keynote" address or "family meeting". We specifically took the time to talk about our dream, our current reality, our response...and the next steps we have together.
Philippians (Part 7) Many of us live a lifestyle where peace is fleeting and our lives are busy and full. His presence and peace may seem like a long shot for you, but He is found in the midst of your rejoicing. (Philippians 4, Psalms 145:8, Prov. 16:22)
Philippians (Part 6) It is easy to fall into the trap of believing that you are superior to others because of what you've done, but we must never let our accomplishments in the church be used as a tool to judge others. Paul gives us a remedy to this situation and that is to truly know God. We explore what that means in our daily life. (Philippians 3)
Philippians (Part 5) In the verses we study this morning, we see Paul referencing the Exodus story and how the Israelites complained and grumbled. In so doing, they were so caught up in the mud of their circumstances, that they missed the miracles around them. They had forgotten how far God had brought them. In Paul's letter, he encourages them to stop their grumbling and shine like the stars of the universe. (Philippians 2:14-16)
Philippians (Part 4) Everything that Christ did was predicated by humility. This morning we look at the example He took of lowering Himself to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. In your life, where do you need to humble yourself and who do you need to humble yourself to? (Philippians 2:5-11)
Philippians (Part 3) The root of self-centeredness is so deep and pervasive in our lives that we often don't know how to take the first step towards humility. This morning we are implored to challenge our self-centeredness by beginning to pray differently, focus on others, and value our community. (Philippians 2:1-11)
Philippians (Part 2) Paul, facing death in prison implores the Philippians to exalt Christ in every aspect of their life. Claiming that death is gain, he understands that Salvation is the courage to trust God with ones life. Do we have the courage to make God big in every aspect of our life? (Phil. 1:19-21, 27)
Philippians (Part 1) This morning we begin a new series on the book of Philippians. In the midst of Paul's imprisonment, we see his attitude and words showing gratitude to the people in his life. When we find ourselves in difficult situations, can we relate to Paul? Perhaps instead of asking, "how can I fix it," maybe the question is, "who am I grateful for?" (Philippians 1:1-11)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 11) Just like a child playing hide and seek, we hide from God in plain site. He doesn't force us out of hiding, but invites us into a relationship with Him. As we grow, we join with God as a seeker for His people. Are you joining in the mission of God to seek and show compassion to His people? (Genesis 3, Matthew 9)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 10) Many of us feel un-equipped in our spiritual life, as if this story is for someone else, someone stronger or more courageous. It is not about what you have, but who has you. You don't have to feed 15,000, but simply give what you have. Jesus always does a lot with just a little. (John 6, Eph. 3:20-4:6)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 9) In the story of the Prodigal Son, we often think of it as a story about the two sons, but this story shows us the un-conditional love of the father. What a great reminder to hear that God's love is not earned, but merely received. (Luke 15:11-32, 1 Cor. 13:13, Eph. 3:16-19)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 8) The assumption that we are good soil, without examining our fruits is dangerous. No one is immune to being lukewarm or having half-hearted behavior. Are we good soil? Are we producing fruit? Lean into the difficult things and transformation will occur. (Matt. 13:1-44, Phil. 3:10)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 7) Have we created a hybrid version of following Christ in America? Have we simply begun to consume the culture around us rather than do our part to shape it? In our minds, we believe that Christ is king, but do we live that way? (Mark 1:15, John 17:13-18)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 6) This morning we welcome guest speaker Nate Kinney. In the story of the adulterous woman, we recognize that we are all flawed, but Jesus says, "neither do I condemn you." We as a Church must learn to view others in this way and realize that there is no "us" or "them," but instead, "we." (Romans 12, Matt 5,6,7)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 5) For the most part, our encounters with God happen in the safest places possible, we must be compelled to step out of these safe places and share the Gospel. We have all of the knowledge necessary, we must begin to exercise this knowledge. (John 3)
Grow: Teachings from the Gospels (Part 4) Often in life we are anywhere, but here. How do we choose live better in a world demanding us to worry about what did or didn't happen yesterday or be distracted by the things facing us tomorrow? Jesus reminds us to be rooted in the now! (John 10:10, Mat 6:34, Exodus 24:12, Luke 10:38-42 ).
Grow: Teachings from the Gospels (Part 3) Life is full of ups and downs and the life of Peter (Cephas) may be one of the best examples of learning what to do when you find yourself in the down moments. Some of the moments from Peter's life that mattered the most where the ones he chose to run to Jesus after his lowest low. (Various Scriptures from Peter's Life + John 20:1-10, John 21:1-9).
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 2) There must be a tension between our current reality and our preferable future. In order for such a tension to exist, there must be a difference between trying and training in our faith. (Mark 10, Matt. 6:19-21, Eph. 4:12-16)
Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 1) This week we begin our new summer series called "Grow: Teachings From The Gospels." Guest speaker Kaleb Kinney discusses the process of spiritual growth and the lessons we can learn from the process of Christ's growth through baptism and the temptation in the wilderness. (Matt 4:1-22, Psalm 42)
Bringing Life To Our City (Part 8) This morning we welcome guest speaker Blair Humphreys as he discusses what it means to be connected to the people around us. Often times we find ourselves living in silos of separated community, but what this city needs is people to share their lives with each other. The Church is called to be soul on soul, life on life community so that others are truly known and truly loved. (Thes. 2:8)
Bringing Life To Our City (Part 7) On this Mother's Day, we celebrate the women in our community and discuss the importance of our families. Whether it be our personal family or church family, there are many aspects that make each one important and significant in our life and city. (Psalm 22, 1 Cor. 12)
Bringing Life To Our City (Part 6) The question isn't do you have faith, it's how bad do you want it? Our lack of desperation is the square wheels in the movement of God in our lives. (Matt. 8,9,13, Luke 4)
Bringing Life To Our City (Part 5) The purpose of this morning is to be a catalyst for who we will become as a church, a clear step of vision of what we mean when we talk about our global mission and purpose. Anytime we face the realities of this world, it brings out compassion and motivation. (Luke 3:11, Acts 20:35, Proverbs 13:21, Micah 6:8)
Bringing Life To Our City (Part 4) The mission of Jesus is restoration. We bring life to our city when we learn to live like a sent people, not a saved people. After his resurrection, Jesus showed hope and restoration to the disappointed, the doubting, the failed, and the inadequate. No matter who you are or what you're going through, there is restoration for you in Jesus. (Luke 24, John 20)
Bringing Life To Our City (Part 3) As we read in Acts 17, we see how Paul addresses the city after he first understands it. How is your story connected to the bigger story? Your life isn't about you, but about the endless possibilities of the gospel through you. The city invites you and the gospel into it, everyday. (Acts 17)
What is the resurrection really about? For the early Christian, it meant more than just salvation from sin, it was hope in the midst of the weight of a powerful empire around their neck. Today, resurrection is not just about a path to heaven, but a hope in the midst of every battle. Resurrection is victory. (Luke 24:1, Romans 6)