Together We Church

Jesus says to seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness, and everything else (food, clothing, the things people worry about) will be given as well. It comes at the end of a passage where Jesus tells his listeners not to worry about material needs like food and clothing, since God already knows what they need. The verse is the punchline: putting God's priorities first, rather than chas...

God tells the exiled Israelites in Babylon that he knows the plans he has for them: plans for their welfare (or "good"), not for disaster, to give them a future and a hope. Context matters here: it wasn't originally a promise about individual life plans (like career or relationships) — it was spoken to a specific nation in exile, reassuring them that despite 70 years of captivity, Go...

Paul prays that believers would be filled with the knowledge of God's will, along with spiritual wisdom and understanding. His purpose is that they would live in a way that pleases the Lord—bearing fruit in good works, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with God's power so they can endure with patience and joy, and giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified them to share in th...

Paul contrasts two groups. Some live for earthly desires ("their god is their belly") and are headed for destruction. Believers, by contrast, are citizens of heaven awaiting Christ's return, who will transform their mortal bodies into glorious ones like his own.

Paul prays that believers would receive spiritual wisdom and insight to truly know God, and specifically to grasp the hope of their calling, the riches of their inheritance, and the greatness of God's power toward them. That power, he says, is the same power that raised Christ from the dead and exalted him above every authority, placing all things under his feet and making him head over the church...

Paul kneels in prayer for the believers, asking God to strengthen them inwardly through his Spirit, so that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith. He prays they'd be rooted and grounded in love, and have the power to grasp just how wide, long, high, and deep Christ's love truly is — a love that surpasses full understanding — so they'd be filled with the fullness of God. He c...

Divine providence working through human failure and betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation, the transformation of Judah's character, and the preservation of the covenant family that will become the nation of Israel.

In the middle of grief, the writer pauses his lament to remember one thing that gives him hope: God's love and mercy never run out — they're renewed fresh every single morning, and his faithfulness is constant. Because of that, the writer decides God is enough for him, and chooses to keep hoping in God even in his pain. This is the emotional turning point of the book — from despair to rene...

31 years after the Oklahoma City bombing, we ask a real question: what do you do with your 9:02 moments? In this message, we hear from survivors who were in the building when the bomb went off, including those who faced unimaginable loss, PTSD, and survivor’s remorse. Some ran from the pain. Some turned to God. All had a choice in how they would move forward. This week’s focus: Reject the Backward...

On April 19, 1995 at 9:02 AM, everything changed in Oklahoma City. The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building took 168 lives, including 19 children, and shook a nation. But 9:02 wasn’t the end. At 9:03 , something else began. Hope. Unity. The Oklahoma Standard. In this powerful message, we walk through the reality that every person has a “ 9:02 moment”—a moment when life falls apart. Whe...

Easter is not just a tradition. It is the moment everything changed. This message walks through the final words of Jesus on the cross and reveals what they mean for your life today. From “Father, forgive them” to “It is finished” to “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit,” every statement carries weight, purpose, and power. Jesus endured the cross. He carried the full weight of sin. He experi...

Jesus fulfilling the Old Testament John 19:28

This message looks at a powerful moment from the cross that often gets overlooked. In the middle of unimaginable suffering, Jesus stops and cares for His mother. With a few words, He provides for her, honors her, and reveals the depth of His compassion. Even in His final moments, His focus is still on people. This message unpacks what that moment means and why it matters. It speaks to honoring our...

Jesus responds with grace that is both immediate and profound:  “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” This statement reveals several important truths about salvation. First, it shows that  salvation is available even at the final moments of life  when a person turns to Christ with sincere faith. The thief had no opportunity for good works, religious rituals, or restitution—onl...

Paul explains the simplicity and power of salvation. He teaches that if a person  confesses with their mouth that Jesus is Lord  and  believes in their heart that God raised Him from the dead , they will be saved. Salvation is not earned by works or religious effort, but received through faith expressed openly.

Paul teaches that the church is like a human body—made up of many different parts, yet functioning as one unified whole. Just as a body has many members (feet, hands, eyes, ears), each with a distinct role, so believers have different gifts, callings, and functions within the body of Christ.

Acts 2:42–47 paints a picture of the earliest Christian community as a people deeply devoted to spiritual formation and shared life. Following Peter’s sermon at Pentecost, believers commit themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. Their lives are marked by awe at God’s work, as miracles and signs affirm the power of the Holy Spirit among them. This commun...

This passage tells about Paul’s bold confidence in the gospel. He is unashamed of it because the gospel is  the power of God that brings salvation  to everyone who believes. This salvation is offered without distinction— first to the Jew, then to the Gentile —showing God’s faithfulness to His covenant people and His inclusive plan for all nations. The verse sets the theme for the entire letter: th...

These verses urge careful, ongoing attention to one’s responsibilities and resources—using the image of a shepherd watching over flocks and herds. They remind us that wealth, status, and security are temporary; they don’t last forever. Because prosperity can fade, wisdom lies in diligence, stewardship, and foresight rather than assuming today’s success will carry into tomorrow.

Paul specifically asks for prayer that God would open opportunities for him to proclaim the message of Christ, even while he is imprisoned. He emphasizes the need for clarity and faithfulness in communicating the gospel.

God calls Abram to leave his homeland and family and go to a land that God will show him. God promises to make Abram into a great nation, to bless him, and to make his name great so that he will be a blessing to others. God further declares that He will bless those who bless Abram and curse those who oppose him, and that through Abram all the families of the earth will be blessed.

Bartimaeus , a blind beggar, sitting along the road as Jesus passes through Jericho. When Bartimaeus hears that Jesus is near, he cries out loudly for mercy, calling Him the “Son of David.” Despite being rebuked by the crowd, he persists in faith. Jesus stops, calls for him, and asks what he wants. Bartimaeus boldly responds that he wants to see. Jesus heals him, affirming that his faith has made...

This passage chronicles Manasseh, the son of Joseph, highlighting the expansion of his family line. The importance of prayer is key in our relationship with God.

An account of the birth of Jesus. A decree from Caesar Augustus requires everyone to return to their ancestral towns for a census, leading Joseph to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary, who is expecting a child. While they are there, Mary gives birth to her firstborn son. She wraps Him in cloths and lays Him in a manger because there is no room available for them in the guest space. This p...

Jesus calls His followers  the light of the world , reminding them that faith is never meant to be hidden. Like a city set on a hill or a lamp placed on a stand, the life of a believer is meant to be visible and purposeful. When God’s light shines through us—through love, integrity, compassion, and obedience—it brings clarity and hope to those around us. As others see these good deeds, the ultimat...