In Ephesians 2:11-22, Pauls talks about Jews and Gentiles being reconciled to each other. There was a deep cultural divide between these two people groups that only Christ could heal, but what does this mean for us today? Sin doesn’t just affect our relationships with God: it affects our relationship with others and with ourselves. But through Christ, God has reconciled us to Himself, and He has given us reconciliation with each other. That means the family of the Church, united despite our diff...
Sep 05, 2022•46 min
In Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul paints a vivid picture of who we were before Christ and who we are after Christ. We were spiritually dead, enslaved to the desires of the body and mind, and condemned to God’s wrath. But this is good news. Why? Because a diagnosis is the first step in treatment, and we have a cure that goes all the way to the root of the problem. In our darkness, Jesus found us and delivered us from the pit by His grace. There’s no better news than that! Join us for week 2 of “Ephesians...
Aug 29, 2022•38 min
There is a tension in the life of a Christ follower, and that is the tension of being a citizen in two kingdoms: an earthly kingdom and a heavenly one. This can be difficult to navigate because both of these kingdoms have different cultures or ways of doing things. This week, we take look at Ephesians 1. In Ephesians, Paul’s prayer for us is that the eyes of our hearts would be open to who we are in Christ so that we can bring Heaven to our earthly kingdom. Let’s dive into week 1 of “Ephesians: ...
Aug 22, 2022•47 min
Did you know that you’re called to evangelism?Jesus calls all of us, regardless of our gifts or personality types. But evangelism is more than just obeying Jesus’ command. It was love that compelled Jesus to be our sacrifice on the cross and it’s love that compels us to share this good news. And luckily, we have the greatest evangelist ever dwelling in us. Don’t miss this incredible message from Becky Pippert!
Aug 15, 2022•46 min
Psalm 119 is 176 verses of praise for the Word of God. It reminds us of the beauty and wisdom of God’s Word in written form, and it reminds us that we must strive to be people of the Book. The primary way God has chosen to reveal Himself is through His Word, so we better be reading it! Join us for the final week of our series “Summer in the Psalms."
Aug 08, 2022•41 min
In Psalm 37, the word “wicked” appears 13 times. Oftentimes, when we see people far from God prospering, it can make us anxious and envious. But Psalm 37 has a lot of wisdom when it comes to our outlook on those who are wicked. We know that ultimately the wicked won’t prosper, and for the righteous, our setbacks are often setups in disguise. Join us for part 9 of Summer in the Psalms with Pastor Willie George.
Jul 31, 2022•39 min
Some verses in the Psalms are harder to understand than others. That’s why we have to do the hard work of studying context. To imprecate means “to invoke evil upon or curse” one's enemies. Psalm 137 is a prayer of imprecation. It shows us that God wants us to bring the fullness of our emotions to Him, no matter how raw and unfiltered. Different seasons with God require different ways of talking to Him. But honesty in prayer is only the starting line. Don’t miss this powerful message from Blake Z...
Jul 24, 2022•37 min
As followers of Christ, we have to figure out two key things: who am I and what am I here for? Until we see God for who He is, we will never be able to see ourselves for who we are. In Psalm 8, David aims to elevate our awareness of God so that we can ultimately understand our identity and calling. Join us for week 7 of Summer in the Psalms.
Jul 18, 2022•37 min
Psalm 24 presents critical questions and answers about God and mankind.God owns everything, so God is not limited in what He can ask or require of us. What He asks of us can be put into two categories: purity and truth. We fall short daily, but luckily we have a Savior who covers us with His righteousness so that we can stand boldly before God. Let’s dive into Psalm 24 with Marty Sloan, Pastor of Calvary Church in Naperville, IL.
Jul 10, 2022•38 min
When we find ourselves in times of adversity, Psalm 34 maps out the three things we can do to face it like David did in times of trouble. We acknowledge that God is in control through praise instead of worry, we obey what God asks of us because we trust Him, and finally, we rest in the grace that God offers us.
Jul 03, 2022•45 min
Often, we seek to numb our pain, desperate to feel better. But God doesn’t want us to just feel better; He wants to transform us. We were not created for a life of sin. When we’re in Christ, sin can’t separate us from God but it still has the power to destroy. In the Bible, King Saul and King David both sinned against God, but their responses to their sin were very different. One of them sought temporary relief and distraction from his mistakes and the other cried out to God in humble repentance...
Jun 27, 2022•44 min
Psalm 23 reveals the character of God. You can’t understand who you are until you understand whose you are.Though it doesn’t mention the word father, it paints a picture of who God our Father is and what fatherhood looks like for us.
Jun 20, 2022•46 min
How do we respond when we are unjustly critiqued or unfairly criticized? Relationships can be hard to navigate. In Psalm 7, David shows us that we can bring our unfiltered feelings to God and ultimately trust that justice is in His hands.
Jun 12, 2022•47 min
This is the first week of our series Summer in the Psalms. Psalm 1 is a fantastic Psalm with tons of practical wisdom. This weekend, we specifically looked at the Psalm in light of making decisions and learning to delight in God. God’s no often precedes His yes, and fruit comes seasonally. We live in a world obsessed with success. But we are not called to success; we are called to long and faithful obedience. We give everything we can within the limits of how God created us and trust Him with th...
Jun 06, 2022•59 min
Egypt represents our painful past. Big or small things, are so hurtful that even though we survive them, we still occasionally feel the pain of them like an old injury. What is your Egypt? It is impossible to MOVE out of your painful past, your Egypt, without other people. God has created us to really need Jesus but also to really need one another.
May 30, 2022•47 min
You were built to rest. There are times of planting and hard work, but there should also be times of enjoying the harvest and letting the land rest. This cycle is seen in scripture time and time again. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for you souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-29). So how do we accept this invit...
May 22, 2022•34 min
No family is perfect, not even Jesus' earthly family! However, there are a few key elements that we can understand and grow in to bring our families toward health and peace. Proverbs 24:3 (AMP) says, "Through skillful and godly wisdom a house, a life, a family is built, and by understanding it is established on a sound and good foundation."
May 16, 2022•37 min
We don’t judge success the same way God does. If you’ve ever felt invisible, ever felt unseen, or asked yourself, “Is what I’m doing making any difference?” Can we tell you something? God LOVES doing BIG THINGS in small, seemingly insignificant places—that’s the story of how God worked through Mary, Paul, and even Jesus’ life to bring hope to the world.
May 08, 2022•50 min
Our founding pastor Willie George reminds us that we have a right standing with God which gives us confidence in our prayers, our authority, and our faith. But this right standing is nothing we could ever earn; it is because of our substitute: Jesus. Because of Jesus, we can stand before God without blemish and we can maintain a “righteousness awareness.” Don’t miss this rich message!
May 02, 2022•46 min
God wants to work today—here and now. The powerful things He has done in the past He is still doing. He is calling us to more peace, more joy, more fullness than we could ever imagine. But first, we have to fix our eyes on Jesus, because where our eyes are fixed our feet will go. Don’t miss this powerful message from Pastor Ian Wilson.
Apr 24, 2022•47 min
We are called to be a resurrection people. The resurrection should inform the way we live and love every single day. But there can be no resurrection without a death. Through Jesus, we're not offered new life someday—we're offered new life now. Our Lead Pastor Whit George reminds us what it means to be resurrected. Don't miss it!
Apr 19, 2022•34 min
This is part 4 of our series on fasting called Fast Forward with our lead pastor Whit George. It’s not how you start the race but how you finish that makes the difference. If you want to finish well look for an opportunity in adversity. God doesn’t cause adversity but He can leverage it to slingshot us to a place we would never be otherwise. We serve a God who turns defeat into victory.
Apr 11, 2022•55 min
This is part three of our series all about making space for more of God called Fast Forward. Our lead pastor Whit George takes us through John 15 and explains that we were meant to stay connected to God by abiding in Him because apart from Him we can do nothing. But how do we stay connected to God when life challenges our trust?
Apr 04, 2022•49 min
This is part two of our series on fasting called Fast Forward. Fasting is a physical practice that points us to deeper spiritual realities. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns us against taking part in spiritual disciplines but misses the point. He doesn't want us to suffer; He wants us to surrender our whole selves and submit to him so that we can be sanctified. Check it out!
Mar 28, 2022•51 min
This is part one of our series on fasting called Fast Forward. Pastor Whit George reveals that fasting is a way to counterbalance our tendency to forget God and become complacent in success. You can’t say yes to Jesus if you can’t say no to yourself. Check it out!
Mar 21, 2022•45 min
This message is the tenth part of our teaching series through Acts called, “What’s Next? Faithfully Following Jesus in 2022.” Pastor Blake Zimmerman takes us through the end of Acts 28 and reveals Luke’s invitation to continue bringing the kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.
Mar 13, 2022•40 min
This message is the ninth part of our teaching series through Acts called, “What’s Next? Faithfully Following Jesus in 2022.” What’s weighing you down? This week, Pastor Lee Martin takes us through Acts 27 and teaches how to survive a shipwreck.
Mar 07, 2022•43 min
This message is the eighth part of our teaching series through Acts called, “What’s Next? Faithfully Following Jesus in 2022.” This week, COTM Broken Arrow’s lead pastor Ethan Vance takes us through Acts 21 and talks about how God uses truth, power, and love to reveal His true character.
Feb 28, 2022•50 min
This message is the seventh part of our teaching series through Acts called, "What's Next? Faithfully Following Jesus in 2022.” The world isn’t looking for a perfect church; the world is looking for a real and authentic church. This week, Pastor Whit George talks about authenticity and leads us through Acts 20. Don’t miss it!
Feb 21, 2022•45 min
This message is the sixth part of our teaching series through Acts called, "What's Next? Faithfully Following Jesus in 2022.” Our lead Pastor Whit George takes us through Acts 19 and addresses what the gospel is, where the gospel goes, and what the gospel does.
Feb 14, 2022•41 min
