Most people in our culture do not believe in the supernatural. The worldviews offered by Naturalism and Materialism suggest that physical matter is all there is or ever will be. Others have an unhealthy obsession in the mystical or spiritual forces. In Ephesians 6, Paul addressed the reality of spiritual forces and encouraged believers to fight with God’s armor. Join us as we continue our study through Ephesians called Together In Christ.
Join us for Part 3 of a sermon series through Ephesians 5.15-6.9 on walking in wisdom. Paul addressed three key relationships for Christians in these verses: marriages, family, and work relationships. The key to understanding all of them is the filling of the Holy Spirit. Paul also addressed submission as a scarlet thread through these household codes. For more information on TBC, please visit us online at tulsabible.org
The Apostle Paul commanded believers to walk with God exactly 5 times in the latter half of Ephesians. The fifth time he wrote, “Walk not as unwise, but wise.” In this sermon, we explore the command to walk in wisdom as it applies to marriage and the roles God has designed for marriage. For more information about Tulsa Bible Church, visit us at Tulsabible.org
In this sermon, we begin to cover the last use of Paul’s command to, “Walk” as a Christian. The Christian walk involves at least three components: 1) Wisdom from God, 2) Filling of the Holy Spirit, and 3) Submission in specific household relationships. We also added a few special notes for Fathers.
In Ephesians 5.1-7, the Apostle Paul carried forward his dominant image of the Christian life as a walk with God. This walk is described as imitating Christ in two very important areas of our lives: sexual integrity and speech. Join us as we continue through our series in Ephesians called, “Together In Christ.”
Scripture tells us that Jesus is the light of the world. As Christians, we are to walk in Christ, which means walking in the light. Join us on Mother’s Day this year, as we encourage one another to walk in the light by remembering our identity, participating in community, and focusing on spirituality.
The letter of Ephesians is loaded with theological truth. It also has strategically placed prayers throughout. This week we look at Paul’s Prayer in Ephesians 3.14-21. The content of this prayer reminds us to depend on God not self and keep our priority distinguished from all other things that are peripheral.
God has a redemptive plan for all of history. He has told us about in the framework of stages or eras. The old word for this was “dispensation.” Join us as we look at how God has designed the current dispensation of grace and the church age. Learn more at: tulsabible.org Watch live at: youtube.com/tulsabible
CS Lewis wrote an essay entitled, “Inner Ring.” He suggested that the desire humans have to be a part of a secret group or with select individuals effects everything about us, sometimes for good other times for bad. We all want access. With this essay as a backdrop we look at Ephesians 2.11-22 and discuss access to the Father. Join us as we continue our sermon series through Ephesians.
In this sermon, we take a look at one of the strongest New Testament passages on the Grace of the Gospel. Ephesians 2.1-10 reminds believers what they have been saved from, God’s initiation of the process, and the purpose for salvation.
One of the key themes throughout Ephesians is the concept of being, “in Christ.” After the Apostle Paul wrote one of the longest Greek sentences exploring the truth of being in Christ, he prayed for the Ephesian believers to know God better. Join us as we look at one of the richest prayers in all of Scripture in Ephesians 1.15-23.
Join us as we take a deeper look into Ephesians 1. This week we will start in Ephesians 1.7 and talk more about the abundant grace believers receive in Christ. God’s grace changes our identity, authority, and destiny. It also asks us to be gracious with other believers.
In Ephesians 1, the apostle Paul presented the plan of God from God‘s perspective. His plan is to unite all things in Christ, which places everything under Christ’s Authority. God will accomplish this plan by fulfilling an old promise to Abraham and creating a new family in Christ. Is your agenda aligned with God’s purposes?
Join us as we begin a new sermon series through Ephesians. This week Pastor Jared introduces the book with background information and talking about Paul’s opening to this letter. You will also hear about a key phrase used throughout Ephesians, “In Christ.” If you’d like more information about our teaching at Tulsa Bible Church visit TulsaBible.org
In Mark 2, Jesus healed a paralyzed man to prove He was the Son of Man who had authority to forgive sin. However, sometimes we miss the small group of men who did everything possible to get this man to Jesus. Join us this week as we look at the need for community and having people in our lives who will do whatever it takes to bring us to Jesus. Learn more about us: tulsabible.org
This week we look at the conclusion in Malachi 4. More than anything, God used Malachi to address major spiritual apathy in Israel. As the prophet closed his message, his heart was for Israel to be restored to God spiritually. Join us as we close the message from the minor prophet, Malachi.
In this sermon, we look at one of Israel’s worse heart-level assumptions. After exile they were questioning the value and worth of worshipping God. They believed there was little to no profit to their covenant relationship. When we struggle with the same things it’s important to remember that eternity is at stake and there is coming a future day when God will distinguish true from false worshippers.
Have you ever felt neglected or abandoned by God? Do you ever question his justice? After the exile, it’s fair to assume that Israel felt neglected by God. After all, how could he allow a pagan nation to flourish, while His own people suffered? This sermon will help you process those feelings with the truth of God’s Word.
At the New Year, we often make resolutions or at least consider new ideas or new goals for our lives. One thing that we don’t typically consider is our thought life. In Colossians 3.14, Paul addressed a Christian mindset fixed on Christ and eternity. We hope this sermon encourages a thought life that is centered on Christ for your spiritual growth.
The prophet Malachi addressed a major concern in Israel. After Babylonian Exile, God’s people failed to change. They were not the people God called them to be before or after captivity and struggled with spiritual apathy. Join us as we look at Malachi 1.6-2.9 and address the topic of worship.
Malachi taught in Israel about 100 years after the Babylonian Exile. The people had returned to the Land. The temple was rebuilt. The walls were rebuilt. Nevertheless, the hearts of the Israelites were not strong for God. They should have learned many spiritual lessons in captivity, but, ultimately, they were experiencing spiritual apathy. Join us as we introduce the prophet Malachi and discuss the need for heart restoration.
This week we complete Part 2 in a two week study on gratitude. If believers are going to experience true joy, gratitude will be a necessary step on that journey. Also, Philippians tells us that gratitude is a strong antidote to anxiety. Join us this Thanksgiving as we discuss gratitude!
Do you struggle with being a thankful person? Have you ever identified ingratitude as a root issue in your life? In this sermon, we look at the problem of ingratitude and how it leads to other, deadly sins. We also talk about how we can start with being a more thankful person.
In this sermon, we finish TBC’s series on Hope through the Psalms. The psalmist reminded Israel about where they should not place their hope. Instead, the only eternal, lasting, and personal hope is in their gracious covenant LORD.
How can we have hope in a constantly changing life? Why do we seem to connect happiness and hope so tightly to our circumstances? In this sermon we will look at constantly changing circumstances in Israel’s history. Even though circumstances are always changing, God never changes. Therefore, we can have hope in Him who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Memory plays an important role in the history of Israel as well as God’s people. Sometimes memories of sin can be painful. At all times, memories of God’s love are merciful. Either way, memory links us to a God who has worked in the past for the good of His followers. Join us as we continue our sermon series on Hope by looking at memory in Psalm 106.
Psalm 90 is the only psalm attributed to Moses. For 40 years in the wilderness he saw firsthand the brevity of life. As we face the shortness of this earthly life, Psalm 90 informs us on living life backwards.
Different people and cultures have addressed the problem of pain in various ways. Some try to avoid pain at all costs. Others embrace pain and almost long to experience it. The Psalms also depict the pain and suffering inevitable in a fallen world. Psalm 89 gives us some tools to use when we experience pain. Join us this week as we continue in our series on Hope through the Psalms.
Today’s generation struggles with doubt. We typically want clear answers about God, how He works, and what we can expect in the world. Sometimes we don’t get those answers. Far from doubt being the opposite of faith, faithful believers can struggle with doubt. Join us as we address this relevant topic in Psalm 73.
Israel had 3 main cultural institutions: the priesthood, prophets, and monarchy. Of the three, the monarchy gave the most hope to God’s people. In a nation like the United States, it’s not as easy for us to associate hope with the future King, nevertheless, that’s exactly target for Christian Hope. Join us as we continue to look at Hope in the Psalms.
