FMC Tulsa

Who is Jesus really? Not just a moral teacher or historical figure, but the living Lord who looks into your soul and says, "I see you. I know you. I am here with you." When Jesus entered His public ministry, even those closest to Him—John the Baptist, His own family—were seized with awe. The blind saw, the lame walked, the dead were raised. He wasn't just another rabbi. He stood in the place of Go...

Why does a good and powerful God allow suffering? This question stops many from faith. But here's what we discovered this Sunday: God didn't create us as puppets on strings. He gave us freedom—the very thing that makes love possible and makes us human. The real challenge isn't intellectual—it's deeply personal. When we hurt, we don't need theological explanations. We need to know God is WITH us.

Why does a good and powerful God allow suffering? This question stops many from faith. But here's what we discovered this Sunday: God didn't create us as puppets on strings. He gave us freedom—the very thing that makes love possible and makes us human. The real challenge isn't intellectual—it's deeply personal. When we hurt, we don't need theological explanations. We need to know God is WITH us.

Ever wonder if we can truly know God? Psalm 19 reminds us that "the heavens declare the glory of God" - His fingerprints are everywhere in creation. From the perfect order of the universe to the longing planted deep in every human heart, God reveals Himself to us. God speaks through creation's beauty and through His Word. Both general and special revelation invite us to know Him - His power, His n...

Ever wonder if we can truly know God? Psalm 19 reminds us that "the heavens declare the glory of God" - His fingerprints are everywhere in creation. From the perfect order of the universe to the longing planted deep in every human heart, God reveals Himself to us. God speaks through creation's beauty and through His Word. Both general and special revelation invite us to know Him - His power, His n...

This week we tackled life's most fundamental question: Is God real? Using logic, science, and reason, we discovered that the universe's beginning points to an all-powerful, all-knowing, personal Creator. The scientific evidence for a cosmic beginning actually confirms what our hearts have always known—we are fearfully and wonderfully made by a God who loves us.

This week we tackled life's most fundamental question: Is God real? Using logic, science, and reason, we discovered that the universe's beginning points to an all-powerful, all-knowing, personal Creator. The scientific evidence for a cosmic beginning actually confirms what our hearts have always known—we are fearfully and wonderfully made by a God who loves us.

This Sunday, we began a new series on Christian apologetics—the reasoned defense of our faith. The sermon explored why we live in what Tim Keller calls a "paradoxical time," where both fervent faith and deep skepticism are rising simultaneously. We examined how Christianity isn't just good—it's true—and as C.S. Lewis reminded us, if it's true, it's of infinite importance. Most importantly, we lear...

This Sunday, we began a new series on Christian apologetics—the reasoned defense of our faith. The sermon explored why we live in what Tim Keller calls a "paradoxical time," where both fervent faith and deep skepticism are rising simultaneously. We examined how Christianity isn't just good—it's true—and as C.S. Lewis reminded us, if it's true, it's of infinite importance. Most importantly, we lear...

The message explored the mysterious journey of the wise men from the East and what their arrival at the manger means for each of us today. While many details about these travelers remain unclear—where exactly they came from, how many there were, even their true identity—one thing is crystal clear: God chose these Gentile foreigners to reveal that Jesus came not only as the Savior of the Jews but a...

The message explored the mysterious journey of the wise men from the East and what their arrival at the manger means for each of us today. While many details about these travelers remain unclear—where exactly they came from, how many there were, even their true identity—one thing is crystal clear: God chose these Gentile foreigners to reveal that Jesus came not only as the Savior of the Jews but a...

The message explored the theological truth that Jesus Christ is not merely a part of our lives, but the center around which everything finds its meaning and purpose. Drawing from Colossians 1, we were reminded that in Christ "all things were created" and "in him all things hold together." Through reflections on both the nativity scene and Leonardo da Vinci's depiction of the Last Supper, we saw ho...

The message explored the theological truth that Jesus Christ is not merely a part of our lives, but the center around which everything finds its meaning and purpose. Drawing from Colossians 1, we were reminded that in Christ "all things were created" and "in him all things hold together." Through reflections on both the nativity scene and Leonardo da Vinci's depiction of the Last Supper, we saw ho...

The sermon explored the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth—a righteous couple who struggled with infertility for years—and how God used their situation to reveal His glory and advance His redemptive plan. Through the angel Gabriel's message that "your prayer has been heard," we see that God works through our seasons of barrenness and waiting. When the pregnant Mary fled to her older cousin Elizabeth...

The sermon explored the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth—a righteous couple who struggled with infertility for years—and how God used their situation to reveal His glory and advance His redemptive plan. Through the angel Gabriel's message that "your prayer has been heard," we see that God works through our seasons of barrenness and waiting. When the pregnant Mary fled to her older cousin Elizabeth...

The message explored Joseph's crucial but often forgotten role in the nativity story, comparing him to a "paceman" in a race—someone whose contribution makes the victory possible, even if they don't receive the glory. Matthew's Gospel reveals Joseph as an ordinary man facing extraordinary circumstances: betrayal, confusion, and a complete disruption of his life plans. Yet when God called him throu...

The message explored Joseph's crucial but often forgotten role in the nativity story, comparing him to a "paceman" in a race—someone whose contribution makes the victory possible, even if they don't receive the glory. Matthew's Gospel reveals Joseph as an ordinary man facing extraordinary circumstances: betrayal, confusion, and a complete disruption of his life plans. Yet when God called him throu...

This Sunday's sermon explored the dual meaning of Advent—not only as a celebration of Christ's birth over 2,000 years ago, but also as a time of expectant waiting for His promised return. Through the lens of young Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel, we discovered that we are not meant to be passive observers of the Christmas story. Instead, God has appointed us as "watchmen on the walls"—thos...

This Sunday's sermon explored the dual meaning of Advent—not only as a celebration of Christ's birth over 2,000 years ago, but also as a time of expectant waiting for His promised return. Through the lens of young Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel, we discovered that we are not meant to be passive observers of the Christmas story. Instead, God has appointed us as "watchmen on the walls"—thos...

The sermon explored how true greatness is measured not by worldly achievements, but by the quality of our faithfulness to God. King Josiah stands alone among Israel's kings as one who "did not turn to the right or to the left"—fulfilling both Moses' command and God's charge to Joshua. Despite inheriting a kingdom steeped in idolatry and being surrounded by impossible circumstances, Josiah rolled u...

The sermon explored how true greatness is measured not by worldly achievements, but by the quality of our faithfulness to God. King Josiah stands alone among Israel's kings as one who "did not turn to the right or to the left"—fulfilling both Moses' command and God's charge to Joshua. Despite inheriting a kingdom steeped in idolatry and being surrounded by impossible circumstances, Josiah rolled u...

The sermon explored the story of King Josiah and the vital connection between renovation and renewal in our spiritual lives. King Josiah's response to discovering the Book of the Law wasn't just to renovate the temple physically—he called the entire nation to covenant renewal. His example challenges us to recognize that our current Vision campaign isn't merely about fixing buildings and systems; i...

The sermon explored the story of King Josiah and the vital connection between renovation and renewal in our spiritual lives. King Josiah's response to discovering the Book of the Law wasn't just to renovate the temple physically—he called the entire nation to covenant renewal. His example challenges us to recognize that our current Vision campaign isn't merely about fixing buildings and systems; i...

The sermon explored the nature of biblical courage through King Josiah's response to discovering God's Word during temple renovation. We learned that courage isn't cowardice (running from threats) or foolhardiness (rushing ahead without wisdom), but rather doing the right thing, for the right reasons, in the right context. When Josiah heard the Book of the Law, he didn't ignore it or minimize its...

The sermon explored the nature of biblical courage through King Josiah's response to discovering God's Word during temple renovation. We learned that courage isn't cowardice (running from threats) or foolhardiness (rushing ahead without wisdom), but rather doing the right thing, for the right reasons, in the right context. When Josiah heard the Book of the Law, he didn't ignore it or minimize its...