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The Beauty of Being Stuck Acts 3:1-10 NIV 1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked strai...

This Is How I Fight My Battles 2 SAMUEL 5:17-21 When the Philistines heard that’d David had been anointed king of Israel, they mobilized all their forces to capture him. But David was told they were coming, so he went into the stronghold. 18 The Philistines arrived and spread out across the valley of Rephaim. 19 So David asked the Lord, “Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them...

Like A Boss: The IT Factor 1. The hustle factor Genesis 39:2–3  The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, (NIV) Genesis 39:23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the Lord was with Joseph and gave him succe...

Like A Boss: Working Myself To Death Exodus 16:29-30 They must realize that the Sabbath is the Lord’s gift to you. That is why he gives you a two-day supply on the sixth day, so there will be enough for two days. On the Sabbath day you must each stay in your place. Do not go out to pick up food on the seventh day.” 30 So the people did not gather any food on the seventh day. (NLT) 6 Gifts The Sabb...

Doing Good Work in a Tough Place Genesis 29:18-28 (NLT) 18 Since Jacob was in love with Rachel, he told her father, “I’ll work for you for seven years if you’ll give me Rachel, your younger daughter, as my wife.” 19 “Agreed!” Laban replied. “I’d rather give her to you than to anyone else. Stay and work with me.” 20 So Jacob worked seven years to pay for Rachel. But his love for her was so strong t...

Like A Boss: Work Has A Purpose Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (NIV) Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, (NIV) 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of...

Like A Boss: Identity Crisis 1. Work existed before sin entered    Genesis 1:27-28 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created the male and female he created them 28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the...

God Can’t Lose Mark 14:32-34 - 32 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” NIV Mark 14:35-36 - 35 Going a little farther, he fell to the...

God Can’t: God Can’t Break His Promises Hebrews 6:18 So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. (NLT) 2 Corinthians 1:20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so thro...

God Can’t – God Can’t Be Tempted James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; (NIV) 1. God cannot be tempted because God is holy 1 Peter 1:15–16 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (NIV) 1 John 1:5  This is the message we have heard from...

God Can’t – God Can’t Lie Colossians 1:16–17 for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. 17 He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together. (NLT) Malachi 3:6 I am the L...

Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?...

Getting Over It – How Do I Forgive Others? Matthew 18:21–22  Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (NIV) 3 Reasons Why We Should Forgive 1. Because God has forgiven me 
 Matthew 18:33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow...

Matthew 18:21–22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.  (NIV) 11 Forgiveness Myth Busters 1. Forgiveness is a feeling Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”  And they divided up...

How Do I Forgive Myself? Matthew 26:75 Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.  (NLT) 1. Disconnects you from God 2. Depresses you 3. Dominates your mind 4. Destroys your progress 3 Requirements to Forgive Yourself 1. Forgiving yourself begins with understanding how God has...

People's Church of OKC is a multi-cultural church designed with you in mind. Senior Pastor, Herbert Cooper.

People's Church of OKC is a multi-cultural church designed with you in mind. Senior Pastor, Herbert Cooper.

STORIES – Persevering Through Pain 1. Spend time with the Healer. Romans 8:28  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. NIV 2. Refuse to waste your pain. John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. NIV 3. Keep your eyes on the long-game. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Therefore...

Discipline | Herbert Cooper Proverbs 29:17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. (NIV) Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives. (NLT) 4 Wrong Ways to Discipline 1. Threatening your kids 2. The repeating parrot 3. The bribing parent 4. Misusing compassion 5 Important Insights to E...

The Two Values | Herbert Cooper Deuteronomy 6:6-8 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. (NIV) 1. Choose honesty Proverbs 28:13  People who conceal their sins w...

THE PHASES OF PARENTING Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. (NKJV) Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: (NIV) 1. Discipline Phase (0-5) Hebrews 12:5-11 - And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It sa...

Parenting Hacks: THE GOAL OF PARENTING 1. The goal of parenting is to mine the treasure out of your kids Proverbs 15:6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin. (NIV) Psalm 127:3–5  Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. 4 Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. 5 How joyful is the man whose quiv...

The Blood | Herbert Cooper Hebrews 9:11–12 So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come. He has entered that greater, more perfect Tabernacle in heaven, which was not made by human hands and is not part of this created world. 12 With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption foreve...

Fish Eyed Fool | Herbert Cooper Proverbs 3:35 The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame. (NIV) Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. (NIV) Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. (NIV) 4 Top Foolish Behaviors of a Fool 1. Fools settle for complacency Proverbs 1:32 For the waywardness of the sim...

A Spiritual Heart Attack | Herbert Cooper Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. (NIV) Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (NIV) Luke 6:45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored...