Convergence Church Podcast

why does convergence exist? why does any church exist, big or small?this week we're in ephesians 3:7-10 and it completely reframes the question. this isn't just about our impact here in okc. paul says the church, every church, has a purpose that reaches beyond this city, beyond this country, beyond earth itself. God's manifold wisdom is being put on display through us, right now, to an...

in this teaching, Sam Storms unpacks one of the most misunderstood passages in the new testament: Paul's instruction for wives to submit to their husbandshe starts by addressing the controversy head on: submission is never, ever an excuse for abuse or bullying. if that's happening in your marriage, please reach out to an elderfrom there, he walks through what complementarianism actually te...

what does life together actually look like? in this panel, our house church elders and leaders sit down to talk through how fellowship, worship, service, discipleship, and evangelism show up in the everyday rhythms of their house churches. real conversations, real stories, real life as the church scattered and gathered.

What's the difference between a psalm, a hymn, and a spiritual song? And why does it matter for how we worship together? In this message, Pastor Sam Storms digs into Ephesians 5:19-21 to unpack what Paul envisions for the singing life of the church. From structured psalms to spontaneous, Spirit-prompted songs, every form of singing has a purpose — teaching, building up, and pointing us to Chri...

Singing in church is more than a warm-up to the sermon. It's supernatural. In this message from Ephesians 5:15-21, Pastor Sam Storms traces the power of music through Scripture, from David's lyre driving a demonic spirit from Saul to Paul's command to sing as evidence of a Spirit-filled life. If you've ever wondered why we sing, or struggled to worship when you don't feel like...

What does it mean to be "filled with the Spirit," and is it something you can actually pursue? In this message from Ephesians 5:15-21, Pastor Sam Storms explores the Holy Spirit as a real, personal presence and unpacks what Scripture means when it commands us to be continually filled. If you've ever felt like the Holy Spirit is the hardest member of the Trinity to connect with, this...

What does it actually look like to live differently in a world that pressures you to blend in? This Sunday, Sam Storms walks us through Ephesians 5:7-14 and what it means to walk as children of light. 🤍

In Luke 19:28–42, the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem isn't just a parade, it's a web of Old Testament echoes pointing to something far greater. Pastor Josh Lewis walks through how Luke hyperlinks Jesus to three kings: Solomon, Jehu, and David and why Jesus surpasses them all. If you've been trusting in shadows, this message is for you.

Have you ever felt like the culture is throwing a massive "drunk-fest" using the very things God calls holy, completely oblivious to the fact that the clock is seconds away from striking midnight? In this message on Daniel 5:1–31, Michael Rowntree explores the final hours of the Babylonian Empire, where King Belshazzar commits the ultimate act of defiance: turning the sacred vessels of G...

What if your greatest success is actually your greatest spiritual danger? We live in a culture that idolizes the "self-made" person, but Daniel 4 reveals a terrifying truth: when we forget who truly holds the power, we don't just lose our way—we lose our humanity. Nebuchadnezzar’s story is the ultimate case study in the sovereignty of God and the total depravity of the human heart. I...

Have you ever felt that modern Christianity has become so "sensitive" to the culture that it has lost its ability to speak clearly about the things that actually destroy us? In this message on Ephesians 5:2–6, Sam Storms contrasts the "seeker-sensitive" movement of the last 40 years—which often removed crosses and "offensive" religious language—with the blunt, uncompr...

Have you ever felt like the "heat" in your life has been turned up to an impossible degree—where the pressure to conform is no longer just a suggestion, but a life-threatening demand? In this message on Daniel 3:19–30, Michael Rowntree explores the dramatic confrontation between the "Kingdom of Man" and the "Kingdom of God" inside Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace. He points out the deep irony that w...

Have you ever wondered why God chooses to use such "unlikely" people—the broken, the doubting, and the overlooked—to carry out the most important mission in human history? In this message on Matthew 28:16-20, Michael Rowntree explores the climax of Matthew’s Gospel, where the risen Jesus regathers his "Varsity squad" of eleven disciples—a number that serves as a stinging remind...

Have you ever felt the crushing weight of trying to "be good enough" for God, only to realize you’ve been living the Christian life backward? In this message on Ephesians 4:25–5:1, Sam Storms unpacks the "grammar of the Gospel," explaining that the entire Christian life is built on the relationship between the indicative (the statement of fact regarding what God has done) and t...

Have you ever felt the subtle but immense pressure to synchronize your life with the "rhythms" of the culture—where every trend, anthem, and social expectation feels like a mandatory invitation to bow down? In this message, "When the State Becomes God," Michael Rowntree unpacks how King Nebuchadnezzar "doubled down" on human pride by taking the revelation of God from...

Have you ever felt that the political systems and global powers of this world are permanent and invincible, leaving you wondering where God’s authority fits in a world that seems to worship its own strength? In this message on Daniel 2:31–49, Michael Rowntree unpacks King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a colossal, terrifying statue made of gold, silver, bronze, and iron-mixed-with-clay . He explain...

Have you ever felt like a pawn in a game you didn't choose, living at the mercy of powerful leaders or chaotic events that seem completely out of your control? In this message on Daniel 2:1–30, Michael Rowntree unpacks the crisis of King Nebuchadnezzar’s forgotten dream, showing that the most sophisticated human wisdom is utterly bankrupt when faced with the deep mysteries of life and death. H...

Have you ever encountered someone who insists that God’s grace is "nice but not needed"—someone who believes they are a "decent person" and doing just fine without the gospel? In this message on Ephesians 4:17–24, Sam Storms unpacks what he calls the most graphic portrayal in Scripture of the unregenerate mind. He shows that the brokenness we see in the world—from cultural revo...

Have you ever felt the subtle, persistent pressure of a culture trying to squeeze you into its mold—reshaping your values, your language, and even your very identity? In this message on Daniel 1:1–21, Michael Rowntree unpacks the "lived wisdom" of four teenagers in exile, showing that we live in the midst of a "beastly" empire that uses assimilation and identity reformation to...

Have you ever wondered if anything you do actually matters in the long run, or if we are all just "a swarm of mosquitos" that live and die forgotten? In this message on Ecclesiastes 12:9–14, Michael Rowntree unpacks Solomon’s concluding summary of his investigation into vanity, showing that while life "under the sun" can feel like a cycle of futility, God’s wisdom provides a &q...

Have you ever looked at your church leaders and thought, "That's their job, not mine," when it comes to the work of the ministry? In this second part of his message on Ephesians 4:11–16, Sam Storms unpacks the divine strategy for church growth, showing that the "work of ministry" is actually a biblical command for every single believer. He clarifies that God gave apostles,...

Have you ever tried to ignore the reality of aging and death, hoping that if you just stay busy enough, the "good times" will never have to end? In this message on Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:8, Michael Rowntree unpacks Solomon’s "red pill" of wisdom for the next generation, showing that while youth and vigor are beautiful, they are also fleeting "vanity" that must be lived with the end in mind. He chall...

Have you ever tried to find "good" in a painful situation, only to feel like the promise of Romans 8:28 was ringing hollow or felt out of reach? In this message on Romans 8:28, Sam Storms unpacks one of the most beloved yet misunderstood verses in the Bible, showing that the "good" God promises is not always our immediate comfort or circumstantial ease. Instead, he explains tha...

Have you ever felt paralyzed by the "what-ifs" of life—waiting for the perfect conditions before you finally take a step of faith? In this message on Ecclesiastes 11:1–6, Michael Rowntree unpacks Solomon’s call to bold action in the face of uncertainty, showing that while we cannot control the future or predict disaster, we are still called to "cast our bread" and diversify our efforts. Yet, he re...

Have you ever spent years building something—a reputation, a career, or a legacy—only to watch one small, foolish mistake spoil the whole "fragrance"? In this message on Ecclesiastes 10:1–20, Michael Rowntree unpacks Solomon’s observations of wisdom and folly in both the palace and the workplace, showing that wisdom is incredibly valuable yet remarkably vulnerable to the "dead flies...