Tulsa Bible Church: Sermons

The old saying goes, “Pastoral ministry would be great if it wasn’t for the people.” The truth is pastoral ministry would not exist if it wasn’t for the people. Nevertheless, dealing with people in a fallen world is no easy task. Join us as look at Paul’s words to Timothy regarding difficult people in ministry.

Some responsibilities in life and ministry are more important than others. Paul knew that for Timothy to faithfully endure he would have to prioritize his tasks well and be focused to carry them out. Join us this week as we look at Timothy’s main ministry responsibility, which is the Christian’s as well.

Paul knew that Timothy would suffer in ministry, so he continued to call him to faithful service despite the challenges. In 2 Timothy Paul compared ministry to the work of a soldier, athlete, and farmer. If Timothy was going to endure, he needed the same kind of tough, focused mentality empowered by God.

Pastoral ministry can be tough. It’s not for the faint at heart and involves strenuous duties. Paul knew that when he called Timothy to faithfully endure through suffering. Join us this week as we talk about the call to faithfully endure in 2 Timothy 1.8-18.

In this sermon, we introduce Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Pastor Jared covers the structure, purpose, and background information while also going deeper into the first seven verses. Paul commanded Timothy not to fear because he’s been given a spirit of power , love , and self-control .

In this message, Micah concludes with one of his greatest themes, the goodness of God. God’s goodness motivates believers to wait on God. No matter what we are going through, we know God is good. Join us as we finish Micah with waiting on the LORD because He is good.

Join us as we take a look at one of the most well known verse in the book of Micah. Remarkably, Micah predicted the birth of Christ 700 years before it happened. Who was the Messiah? Where would he be born? What exactly would he do?

Micah 6 begins the third and final cycle of Judgment and Hope. Everything in the Text is driven by the goodness of God. Join is as we explore what goodness means, how it relates to God’s covenant, and where we see it in the Gospel.

Biblical hope is one of the greatest themes in all of Scripture. Unlike worldly hope, biblical hope is sure, strong, expectant, and based on the person and work of Jesus. Join us as we look at one of the more hopeful passages in the minor prophet of Micah.

Micah 3 is one of the hardest sections of judgment in the book. Micah addresses the sinfulness of Judah’s leaders and focuses on the lack of justice for God’s people. Join us as we work through the biblical concept of justice in Israel.

In Micah 2, the prophet added more specifics on why God was about to judge Israel and Judah. Just like any team, group, or congregation often when the leaders are struggling the entire group suffers. This week we'll see what the leaders were doing and why it was devastating for Judah.

Join us as we begin a brand new sermon series through the minor prophet. Micah. Micah asks an important question that both believers and non believers need to consider at the deepest level: Who is like the LORD? In this series we will show how God is incomparable and worthy of our worship.

The Protestant Reformation didn't just happen. At least three major movements lead to Luther's 95 Theses: Scholasticism, Mysticism, and Humanism. Join us as we work our way to one of history's watershed moments: the Reformation.

Join us for a special series on church history. Part 2, we discuss the east-west schism of the church, Crusades, and what we can learn from history as it applies to Scripture.

Join us as we continue our annual sermon series on church history. This year we turn to the Church in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. We'll highlight some of the major historical events from the years AD 500-1500, which led to the Protestant Reformation.

Jesus mentions the Holy Spirit's ministry five times in the upper room discourse. Far from being a side or marginal topic, the Holy Spirit's ministry was essential for the disciples to start understanding. It's also essential for us. Join us this week as we talk about the Gracious Advocate in John 14-16.

In one of Jesus' most famous parables in the Gospels, He told the disciples to abide in Him. The imagery is as powerful as it is poignant. Join us this week as we teach through John 15.1-11 and Jesus as the Vine, believers as the branches.

John 14 includes some of the most famous verses from Jesus in the Gospels. Ultimately, He wants His disciples to grow in genuine knowledge. This is a vital sign of all true believers. Join us as we continue our series on the Upper Room Discourse: John 14.1-12.

Join us as we begin a new series on the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure by addressing many vital elements for believers. Perhaps nothing is more important than loving one another.

Join us for our last sermon on the Hard Sayings of Jesus as we explore what seems to be a growing issue, especially in today's culture regarding anxiety and depression. Jesus' command, "Do not be anxious" is just as relevant today as it was nearly 2,000 years ago.

This passage might not be the hardest saying of Jesus as much as the scariest. Can you imagine being told that even though you did many things in the Lord's name, Jesus would tell you, "Depart from Me, I never knew you"? Join us as we explore another hard saying of Jesus.

Did Jesus really ask His followers to be perfect? What about sin and the all-too invasive sin nature that even believers still struggle against? What about our need for grace? Join us as we walk through a portion of the sermon on the mount and Jesus' command to be perfect.

Jesus said that He did not come to bring peace, but a sword! Wait...what? I thought Jesus was the Prince of Peace promised from Isaiah 9. What did He mean and why did He say that in the Gospel of Matthew? Join us as we take another look at the hard sayings of Jesus.

Jesus often said things that were hard to hear. Whether offensive to some or just complicated to others, Jesus didn't shy away from speaking the Truth. It's necessary to deal with these passages so we can take everything Jesus said, not just some things. Join us as we open this short series on the hard sayings of Jesus.

In Exodus 34, God revealed Himself to Moses. In the cleft of the rock, Moses heard one of the best descriptions of who God is in the entire Bible. Join us as we conclude Exodus with this passage on God's goodness.