FMC Tulsa

Pastor Andrew discusses the concept of alienation from our true spiritual home while living in this world, and how we can love our country while ultimately placing our highest allegiance with God. The message emphasizes the importance of recognizing God as the source of our blessings and liberty.

This message explores the transformative power of the cross, examining how a symbol of suffering and shame became the central emblem of Christian faith and salvation. Pastor Andrew dives into the historical context of crucifixion, contrasting its original horror with its current significance for believers. He emphasizes how Jesus' sacrifice on the cross redeems not only humanity as a whole but als...

This message explores the universal human search for meaning and purpose, drawing parallels between the ancient Athenians' religious quest and modern society's pursuit of fulfillment. While everyone worships something, not all objects of worship are worthy. Our one true God is not distant but intimately close, and Jesus Christ has already proven God's love and presence through His incarnation, dea...

This Pentecost Sunday sermon explores the theme of overcoming the fear of death through faith in Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Understanding our mortality can lead to different life choices, but ultimately, true freedom comes from embracing God's love and the promise of eternal life. The message weaves together personal experiences, biblical teachings, and the lyrics of Charles We...

This sermon explores the importance of worship as preparation for eternal life with God. It emphasizes that our earthly worship reflects and anticipates the continuous praise occurring in heaven. Pastor Andrew discusses the need to prioritize our lives according to God's truth, guided by the Holy Spirit, and how our current worship practices are a reflection of heavenly worship described in Revela...

Are we ever truly satisfied? This message challenges us to examine our deepest hungers and the endless pursuit of 'more.' It invites us to consider a radical alternative: true satisfaction found in intimacy with God. The story of Moses and his encounter with God at the Tent of Meeting serves as a profound illustration of this intimacy. We're encouraged to see that this deep friendship with the Div...

As we journey through life's transitions, we're reminded of the wisdom found in the story of the Exodus. The Israelites carried Joseph's bones and followed God's pillar of cloud and fire, symbolizing the delicate balance between honoring our past and embracing God's guidance for our future. Like them, we're called to remember our identity in Christ while allowing the Holy Spirit to chart our cours...

As we reflect on the depth of our relationship with Jesus, we're challenged to go beyond surface-level faith. The message emphasizes that Jesus desires full spiritual union with us, achievable only through our willingness to lay everything down for Him. We're encouraged to see Jesus as the answer to all of life's struggles, from addiction to broken relationships. This perspective invites us to exa...

In this powerful message, we're reminded that God's love for us is unwavering and all-encompassing, and revolves around Jesus as our Good Shepherd, who relentlessly pursues us no matter how far we've strayed. This imagery, rooted in biblical parables, emphasizes God's unconditional love and His commitment to bringing us back to His fold. We're encouraged to recognize that even in our darkest momen...

The message beautifully connects our worship to our mission, reminding us that what we practice in church prepares us for sharing God's love in the world. It's a call to make worship our priority, knowing that it's both the source and the ultimate goal of all our service. The story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14 serves as a profound illustration of this truth. Before Peter took that mirac...

This Easter message invites us to embrace the revolutionary power of Christ's resurrection. We're reminded of how God's plan for redemption, from Adam and Eve to Jesus, demonstrates His commitment to restoring our relationship with Him. The resurrection isn't just a historical event; it's a promise of new life and freedom for each of us. Like babies in the womb unable to comprehend life outside, w...

On this Palm Sunday, we're reminded of the profound significance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The sermon draws our attention to God's persistent love, or 'hesed', which appears 242 times in the Old Testament. This steadfast love is what drove God to establish covenants with His people throughout history, culminating in the new covenant through Jesus Christ. We're challenged to see Jesus not jus...

Jesus tells us that the Kingdom isn't something we can observe externally, but it's already in our midst. This profound truth challenges us to develop our spiritual senses, to see and hear according to the Holy Spirit. We're called to move beyond spiritual lethargy and fully embrace the life God intends for us - one filled with signs and wonders, healing, and freedom. As we reflect on this, let's...

David's choice to lead with worship, dancing before the Lord with all his might, demonstrates that worship should be at the center of our lives as God's people. It's a call for us to examine our hearts: do we view worship as a chore or as the foundational expression of our relationship with God? As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to seek the freedom that comes when the Spirit of the Lord is p...

The story of Exodus reveals a God who hears our cries and sees our pain, determined to act on our behalf. Just as He rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, God desires to liberate us from our own bondage - whether it's addiction, grief, or habitual sin. We're challenged to recognize that God always fulfills His promises, even when circumstances seem dire. The covenant established with Abrah...

The story of Joseph, often overshadowed by his colorful coat, takes center stage as we explore how he embodies the anti-Adam - a man who chose to do right despite overwhelming challenges. Joseph's life serves as a testament to the power of 'chastity of heart' - not just sexual purity, but a deep devotion to God's purpose. His journey from the pit to the palace demonstrates how our lowest points ca...

In this exploration of Jacob's story, we're reminded that God is big enough for our struggles. The symbolism of Jacob's new name, Israel, reveals that God Himself wrestles for our hearts, showing His relentless pursuit of us. We're encouraged to see our spiritual growth not as effortless but as a daily 'grinding' process, like developing expertise in any field.

This week's message continued our series on covenant, focusing on God's covenant with Abraham and its implications for our understanding of redemption. Pastor Andrew explored how God's covenant is about God creating a family and that the church is meant to be that family for us today.

The message draws a fascinating parallel between our spiritual journey and the Exodus story, particularly focusing on the Israelites trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army. This biblical narrative serves as a metaphor for our own lives, where we're caught between our desire for freedom in Christ and the temptation to return to familiar patterns of sin. We're encouraged to 'see the salvatio...

In this powerful exploration of sin and redemption, we delve into the story of Noah and the flood from Genesis 6-9. We're reminded that sin is not just a series of transgressions, but a deep-rooted spiritual sickness that clings to our hearts. Yet, even in the face of widespread wickedness, God's love for humanity shines through. The flood narrative isn't just about destruction, but about God's de...

God loves us so much that he wants to wipe away the mark of Cain. He wants to heal us from being restless wanderers, and he wants to bring us back into his covenant home. In this message, Pastor Andrew explores the profound human longing for love, particularly the perfect love we were meant to experience in Eden.

God does not want us to be estranged from the promises of his covenant. He actually wants us back. And he is determined to do everything that he has to do in order to get us back. In this message, Pastor Andrew explores the covenantal nature of God's relationship with humanity and the need for genuine repentance to restore our relationship with God.