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Hope House OKCBuilding Stability Through Assistance for Low-Income FamiliesAssistance for low-income families plays a vital role in providing safety, resources, and opportunities. Explore programs that offer housing, food, counseling, and skill-building services to help families overcome challenges and thrive. click - https://www.hopehouseokc.com/hopeworks
2025-11-2803 min
OKC Community PodcastFIRST WEDNESDAY: The Holiday Project (bonus episode)At our November First Wednesday we shared about how we get to love our city during Thanksgiving and Christmas this year with our Holiday Project. Tim is joined by leaders from Restore OKC, Hope House OKC, and The Comeback Kids Society to talk about the positive kingdom impact we can have on many families this holiday season!
2025-11-0630 minHope House OKCHope House OKC — Extending Help for Low-Income Families with Compassion and FaithHope House OKC is transforming lives by offering faith-driven help for low-income families in Oklahoma City. Through Christ-centered transitional housing and supportive programs, we empower families to overcome homelessness and poverty. Join us in making a difference—every act of kindness brings hope, stability, and a brighter future.
2025-10-1601 minHope House OKCAssistance for Low-Income Families HopeHouse OKC’s Path to StabilityHopeHouse OKC provides assistance for low-income families experiencing homelessness through transitional housing, job training, children’s programs, and supportive services. Families receive fully furnished housing, case management, and individualized action plans to build stability. Programs like hopeKIDS and hopeWORKS focus on education, employment, and life skills, while ForeverHOME offers affordable long-term housing. With a holistic approach, HopeHouse OKC empowers families to overcome barriers, heal from trauma, and achieve lasting independence while fostering hope and opportunity for both parents and children.
2025-09-2201 minHope House OKCRewriting Futures HopeHouse OKC, Your Homeless Shelter in OKCWelcome to HopeHouse OKC’s podcast. We’re your trusted homeless shelter in OKC, committed to helping families experiencing homelessness rewrite their stories through safe housing, supportive guidance, and a nurturing community. At HopeHouse OKC, our mission is to break the cycles of poverty and homelessness one life at a time.Our signature Transitional Housing Program offers families facing homelessness a fully furnished residence for 18 to 24 months, paired with individualised action plans tailored to overcome barriers including transportation, legal relief, education, job training, and financial stability. We believe in walking alongside each family, not just providing a place to stay, but...
2025-08-2500 min
THE FORMAT PODCASTEPISODE 661 - LeBron’s Lakers Drama, CC's Olympic Snub, Cooper Flagg’s Debut & OKC’s Money Moves | Format PodcastIn this explosive episode of the Format Podcast, we dive into LeBron James’ rumored rift with the Lakers, sparking debates about his NBA future. We unpack Christine Brennan’s report on why Caitlin Clark was shockingly left off the Olympic team. Plus, we break down Cooper Flagg’s hyped-up Summer League debut and the OKC Thunder’s massive financial moves. Don’t miss the hottest basketball discussions! Subscribe, like, and comment to join the convo! #NBAPodcast #LeBronJames #CaitlinClark #CooperFlagg #OKCThunder #BasketballNewsTwitter: @BruceFAHopeInstagram: @theformatpodcastTikTok: @theformatpodcastSit back, relax, and listen up!@OpinionStated @Mandownsports @sportsnfitnessrants @SportzTea @AngryOldHoops @DREAMERSPRO @UnCommonCents-865 If you want to support...
2025-08-043h 22Hope House OKCEmpowering Futures Housing Programs for Homeless Young Adults at Hope House OKCWelcome to Empowering Futures, the podcast highlighting transformational nonprofit efforts. Today, we explore housing programs for homeless young adults offered by Hope House OKC.Hope House OKC offers a holistic Transitional Housing Program that provides fully furnished residences for 18–24 months, empowering mothers with dependent children to rebuild their lives while working on personalized action plans—covering education, job training, resume building, money management, and legal support.As part of this initiative, residents participate in hopeWORKS, an on‑site employment and skills development program during their first nine months. Participants earn a stipend, receive vocational certifications, and build transferable job sk...
2025-07-2501 minTHE FORMAT PODCASTEPISODE 653 - NFL Collusion? LeBron on NBA Awards, Thunder Dynasty, SGA & Hali's Ceilings | Format PodcastWelcome to another explosive episode of The Format Podcast! 🏈🏀 In this episode, we dive deep into the hottest sports topics shaking up the NFL and NBA. Is there collusion in the NFL, and what does it mean for the league’s future? 🤔 LeBron James drops bold takes on NBA awards—find out what he’s saying! 🔥 We also break down whether the OKC Thunder are building a dynasty and explore the sky-high potential of stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) and Tyrese Haliburton. 🌟 Don’t miss this unfiltered discussion packed with insights, hot takes, and expert analysis!🔑 In This Episode:NFL Collusion: Are teams secre...
2025-06-272h 292025-06-2401 minTHE FORMAT PODCASTEPISODE 647 - Thunder Roar Back! OKC’s Epic Game 2 Victory in NBA Finals | Format PodcastJoin the Format Podcast as we dive into the OKC Thunder’s massive 123-107 bounce-back win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34-point masterpiece and OKC’s suffocating defense tied the series 1-1. We break down key plays, standout performances from Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, and what’s next for Game 3. Don’t miss our expert analysis and bold predictions! Subscribe, like, and comment to stay updated on all things NBA Finals! #NBAPlayoffs #ThunderUp #OKCThunder #NBAFinalsSit back, relax, and listen up!@OpinionStated @Mandownsports @sportsnfitnessrants @SportzTea @AngryOldHoops @DREAMERSPRO @UnCommonCents-865 If you want to support...
2025-06-1028 min
Convergence Church PodcastTruth on Trial (Acts 22:30-23:11) | Michael Rowntree🕊️ Explore what happens when truth is put on trial—and how the gospel never loses.In this powerful study of Acts 22:30–23:11, we witness the Apostle Paul on trial—yet it's not just Paul who's being judged. The real courtroom drama centers on the gospel itself and the hope of the resurrection. As political chaos, religious hypocrisy, and spiritual blindness unfold, Paul stands firm with a clear conscience. But just when it seems all hope is lost, the risen Jesus appears—not to the crowd, but to Paul, offering courage and confirmin...
2025-06-0838 minTHE FORMAT PODCASTEPISODE 639 - 🏀 FIRST LOOK: OKC Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Breakdown | Format Podcast 🏀Get ready for an electrifying deep dive into the 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers! In this episode of the Format Podcast, we break down the key players, strategies, and storylines that will define this epic showdown. Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder to glory, or will Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers steal the spotlight? We analyze the X-factors, predict game-changing moments, and discuss what this series means for the NBA’s future.🔥 Why You Should Watch:In-depth analysis of OKC Thunder vs. Indiana PacersExpert insights on star players and coaching strategiesPredictions for the 2025 NBA Final...
2025-06-0426 minHope House OKCHopeHouse OKC Transforming Lives Through Our Homeless Assistance ProgramWelcome to the HopeHouse OKC podcast, where we delve into our mission to break the cycles of poverty and homelessness—one life at a time.At the heart of our efforts is our homeless assistance program, a comprehensive initiative designed to provide families experiencing homelessness with the support they need to rebuild their lives. Our Transitional Housing Program offers fully furnished residences for 18 to 24 months, during which families work on personalized action plans. These plans address various challenges, including restoring driver's licenses, securing transportation, obtaining legal relief, completing GEDs, pursuing continued education, developing resumes, receiving job training and pl...
2025-05-2300 min
The Ambassadors Baseball Show2025: Episode 19 "19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; 20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew."Proverbs 3:19-20In God's infinite wisdom, He created the earth and planned for a Redemptive work. We have hope only because God prepared a Savior for His people.You can support the OKC Ambassadors ministry by going to: okcambassadors.org/give
2025-05-0516 minHope House OKCHope Starts Here Emergency Transitional Housing with Hope House OKCWelcome back to Heart of Hope, the podcast where we shine a light on stories of transformation, healing, and second chances. Today, we’re highlighting the powerful work happening right here in Oklahoma City at Hope House OKC.When life takes an unexpected turn—whether it’s due to homelessness, mental health struggles, or a sudden crisis—many find themselves with nowhere to go. That’s where emergency transitional housing comes in.Hope House OKC provides a safe, supportive environment for individuals and families in urgent need. Their emergency transitional housing program offers more than just a roof—it’s a stepp...
2025-04-2200 minThe Ambassadors Baseball Show2025: Episode 12 "11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, 12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights."Proverbs 3:11-12Spiritual discipline prepares you for the marathon that you are running for the Christian life. We cannot be concerned with short term tips and tricks. We need to have our eye on the hope at the end of the race!You can support the OKC Ambassadors ministry by going to: okcambassadors.org/give
2025-04-1013 min
Orange SliceOSU-OKC Orange Slice Season 3 Episode 05 - OSU Hype Man Words of EncouragementHYPE MAN Les Thomas Sr., OSU's game-day emcee, shares his message of hope, encouragement and mentorship to OSU-OKC students.
2025-04-0221 min
Convergence Church PodcastChrist's Second Coming: Does Anyone Know When? ( 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) | Sam StormsIn this episode, Sam Storms unpacks 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, focusing on Christ’s Second Coming and how believers should live in light of it. Sam contrasts the surprise of Christ’s return for unbelievers with the readiness believers are called to maintain. He emphasizes the hope of salvation, the assurance of God’s protection from wrath, and the call to encourage and build one another up. Join us as Sam offers practical insights on living with faith, love, and hope as we await the Day of the Lord.
2025-02-0332 min
Convergence Church PodcastPsalm 126 - Michael Rowntree | Convergence OKCIn this episode, Michael unpacks Psalm 126, focusing on its themes of joy, sorrow, and hope. He discusses the historical context of the psalm, written after the exile, and its message of faith and perseverance. Join us as we reflect on how this passage encourages gratitude for past blessings and hope for the future.
2024-07-1845 min
Convergence Church PodcastThe Power to Endure When Everything Falls Apart - Sam Storms | Convergence OKCIn this episode of Convergence OKC, Sam Storms reflects on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, sharing his personal journey through betrayal and the collapse of IHOP and the recent Bridgeway split. Despite these trials, he shares his journey of hope through Psalm 23:4 and Psalm 69 and the unwavering presence of Jesus in the midst of our pain. Join us for a heartfelt discussion on faith, hope, and divine comfort through tough times.
2024-06-2731 minOKC Community PodcastA LOT OF LITTLES - Tim ManninREVIVAL HOPE (Part 10). Revival seems like a big thing, but sometimes it’s more about a lot of littles. In this message we explore the powerful truth of our humility and the power of God.
2023-11-1346 minOKC Community PodcastGO TO THE CITY - Tim ManninREVIVAL HOPE (Part 9). The message explores the prophetic meaning from the book of Jonah that calls us to go the city and calls the city to go to the God.
2023-11-0636 minOKC Community PodcastUNLOCKING REVIVAL - Tim ManninRevival Hope (Part 8). In this message we explore the bizarre story of Jonah and the difficult, but freeing journey of giving and receiving forgiveness.
2023-10-3042 minOKC Community PodcastTHE PROCESS OF BREAKTHROUGH - Leslie KochRevival Hope (part 7). If we are hoping for Revival, we must expect breakthrough. In Ezekiel 37 we see God lay out a process for breakthrough that he invites us into.
2023-10-2233 minOKC Community PodcastREVIVED IN WRESTLE - Tim ManninRevival Hope (Part 6). Tim teaches on the life of Jacob and shares a powerful message on how revival often comes when we wrestle with God instead of run from Him.
2023-10-1634 min
MUFC OKC RedcastKeep the HopeAllan and Tyler reflect on the euphoric, come-from-behind win over Brentford and are joined by Enid's biggest football junkie, James Ward!
2023-10-131h 03OKC Community PodcastDANIEL: LIFE TO THE FULL - Scot SullivanRevival Hope (Part 5). Daniel lived a life of consistency in devotion to God and Prayer, and it allowed him to live LIFE TO THE FULL even in the midst of trials.
2023-10-0936 minOKC Community PodcastWHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? - Tim ManninRevival Hope (Part 4). We all must deal with the question that God asked Elijah, “what are you doing here?” The question is different than we think.
2023-10-0244 minOKC Community PodcastTHE PHYSICS OF FIRE - Reward SibandaRevival Hope (Part 3). Guest teacher, Reward Sibanda, shares a powerful word on revival and the fire of God. We were created to reflect the form and function of God and revival recalibrates us back to that.
2023-09-251h 03OKC Community PodcastSTEP INTO THE RIVER - Tim ManninRevival Hope (Part 2). If you want to see God move in power then you have to look for it and you have to step into it. This message is for all of who have hope and need hope! (Joshua 3)
2023-09-1841 minOKC Community PodcastLET'S GO! - Tim ManninRevival Hope (Part 1). We begin a new series of teachings rooted in our hope for revival! The story in 1 Samuel 14 is the perfect place to begin with a call to every one of us, “let’s, go!”
2023-09-1041 min
Topic: Thunder - an OKC Thunder PodcastEpisode 460: "MICIC" a parody by ThunderChatsSPECIAL EPISODE: Dylan wrote and performed a parody of "Peaches" by Jack Black from the Super Mario Bros movie entitled "Micic" in celebration of Vasilje Micic signing with the Thunder! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2023-07-0101 min
2023-04-2437 minTopic: Thunder - an OKC Thunder PodcastEpisode 413: SHAI CAREER HIGHDylan and Jerry team up for a Christmas Eve eve pod to talk about the WILD OT game against the Pels! Shai career high, Giddey's steady play, Tre Mann confidence, accounting for Herb, and more!
From the Unit to you, hope everyone has a very safe, warm, and Merry Christmas! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-12-241h 01
Hope DealersA Hope Dealers Panel Join Sean as he sits down with 3 members of the OKC Program Staff! It's a Hope Dealers Panel!
2022-12-2241 min
UnafraidEpisode 31 | James Copple & Johnny MackJohnny Mack and James Copple have spent decades working to improve our culture’s diversity and sense of inclusion. They see the challenge but they still have hope!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unafraidpod/message
2022-04-081h 03
OKC First PodcastUnafraid | Episode 30 | Senator James LankfordThe Unafraid podcast welcomes US Senator James Lankford! Over the years and on behalf of the ONE Campaign and our friends in Zambia, throughout sub-Saharan Africa, we’ve worked with Senator Lankford to secure resources for those who are vulnerable to AIDS, TB, Malaria and now COVID. We ask the Senator to talk about his faith and how that faith emerges on Capitol Hill. Hope you enjoy this meaningful conversation!
ONE.org
"ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
We believe th...
2022-03-2500 minUnafraidFaith In The Public Square: Senator James LankfordThe Unafraid podcast welcomes US Senator James Lankford! Over the years and on behalf of the ONE Campaign and our friends in Zambia, throughout sub-Saharan Africa, we’ve worked with Senator Lankford to secure resources for those who are vulnerable to AIDS, TB, Malaria and now COVID. We ask the Senator to talk about his faith and how that faith emerges on Capitol Hill. Hope you enjoy this meaningful conversation!ONE.org"ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a...
2022-03-2549 minUnafraidFaith In The Public Square: Michael GersonWe are very excited to welcome Mike Gerson to the podcast! Mike writes regularly for the Washington Post while being an unapologetic Christ follower. We hope you will enjoy and be challenged by his perspective of the American political landscape and our international responsibilities.ONE.org"ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity, but about justice and equality.Whether lo...
2022-03-1156 minOKC Community PodcastTHE MIRACLE WORKER - Tim ManninThe Book of Luke (Part 7). The ministry of Jesus invites to takes steps of faith over our fear and doubts. What miracle do you hope God will do?
2022-01-1638 min
Southern Hills UMC OKCFoundry Sermon 10/17/2021Thank you so much for listening! The scripture reference is Job 38:1-7, 34-41. We hope you enjoy todays message.
2021-10-1939 min
OKC FoodcastEp 69: TapTapEat w/ Sam & MarkTapTapEat provides local restaurants with a free tailored online menu application to streamline orders from the customer to the kitchen. Sam & Mark join us this week to talk about their inspiration in starting this venture and the impact that they hope to make with it.
2021-08-241h 16
The Cinematic Schematic“Jabee: Hope” Realizes OKC Hip Hop Artist’s Autobiographical Vision – dCFF21The deadCenter Film Festival is a place for all types of stories including the short stories found in music videos. One of the festival’s most notable short films playing at this year’s festival in the SHORTS: OKIE 1 block is the music video, “Jabee: Hope.” Last year, Oklahoma City hip hop artist Jabee released his new album, “This World Is So Fragile And Cruel I’m Glad I Got You.” When considering how to best adapt the music for a video, he pitched the song “Hope” to his collaborator and award-winning casting director, Chris Freihofer, who created a treatment before s...
2021-06-1216 minOKC Community PodcastAUTHENTIC CHURCH - Christie & Tim ManninJames (Part 5). An authentic church knows how to help one another. Tim and Christie share a message of hope from James 5, plus some of their own story during a time of need.
2021-05-1035 min
Oklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsThrough the Valley: Death Out Of OrderComplications occur when a death is out of order. We will examine why death out of order is so difficult, how we can comfort our loved ones who have experienced an unexpected loss, and the source of hope we can offer.
2021-04-2538 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsNo Easy Answers: When This Life EndsThere are not easy answers when a mom or dad dies, even when the death is expected. There are no easy answers when there is a tragic death. There are no easy answers when a death is out of order, when children die before parents. There are no easy answers when any death occurs. In this message we will examine the easy answers often given at funerals and in the face of death. We will also look at Jesus' words in the face of death, how we are called to put our hope and trust in Him, and how...
2021-02-0724 min
UnafraidEpisode 23 | Lt. Wayland CubitLean in an listen as Pastors Zach and Jon discuss race, racism, and reconciliation hope with Lieutenant Wayland Cubit of the OCPD and founder of the FACT mentoring program for urban youth. Let us know what you think! "How To Build Bridges Over Your Bias" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5JOIx-XqIhttps://www.okc.gov/departments/police/community-programs/fact--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unafraidpod/message
2021-01-221h 15OKC Community PodcastHOPE HAS A NAME - Scot SullivanThe Way of Life (Part 13) + Advent Wk 1. No matter what is happening around us, what we face or how we feel…we can find hope through Jesus even in the midst of chaos.
2020-11-2937 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsFaith in the Flesh, Ep 6Managing Your Mouth
James 3:1-12
3 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small...
2020-08-2333 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsFaith in the Flesh, Ep 4James 2:1-13
2 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those...
2020-08-0935 minOKC Community PodcastGOD STILL HEALS - Tim ManninHeal Our Land (Part 10). We’ve put our hope in God to heal our land, to heal our nation, and world — but perhaps it’s you that needs healing. God still heals people as an act of his presence, love, and power.
2020-08-0342 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsFaith in the Flesh, Ep 3James 1:2-11
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should no...
2020-08-0232 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsFaith in the Flesh, Ep 1The book of James is one of my favorite New Testament books. It hasn't been as popular with great theologians across the centuries, however. Martin Luther called it "an epistle of straw." Even today, some argue against its inclusion in the biblical canon. The primary reason some have rejected this book is because upon a first reading it appears to oppose the core Christian belief of salvation by faith alone. But in my study of James I have found it fully supports the belief of salvation by faith alone, but helps us understand more clearly what faith really is abou...
2020-07-1943 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsBest Sermon Ever: The Sermon on the Mount, pt 8The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12-14
12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
We learned this lesson in Kindergarten, treat people the way you want to be treated. It's a simple, yet incredibly profound guide for life. Bu...
2020-06-2825 min
Thunder Basketball UniverseEp. 51 - Making of The Everyday SaintLongevity, loyalty and logistics. Listen to the behind-the-scenes stories of the newest OKCThunder Films documentary, "The Everyday Saint." A 40-year story is told throughout the 19-20 season as Marc St. Yves, Vice President of Logistics & Engagement, plays a key role in the Thunder organization. Dan Mahoney, Thunder Vice President, Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, joins the podcast to give an overview of OKCThunder Films and why they chose "Saint" to be featured in this year's documentary. Plus, Nick Gallo breaks some MAJOR news at the end of the show so stick around for your timeline to be b...
2020-06-2440 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsBest Sermon Ever: The Sermon on the Mount, pt 7The House Upon the Rock
This is a season of shifting in our culture. And there is some shifting that desperately needs to occur in our culture. Issues of race, criminal justice reform, healthcare access, and generational poverty need to be addressed in different ways. But it seems as though our culture is shifting in many other ways. Constant outrage, victimization, and online shaming have become the norm in our culture. Something has shifted in the past couple of years. It's as if our culture is being tossed to and fro by the waves. However there must be...
2020-06-2132 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsBest Sermon Ever: The Sermon on the Mount, pt 6My prayer life has been disrupted during these stay-at-home times. My morning and evening commutes were previously my times of prayers. Likewise, my schedule has been completely turned upside down. And I have more excuses than that for not praying as I should, but I'll stop there. And that's how many of us think about praying. It's something we "should" do. But Jesus taught something different. Prayer is something we "get" to do. We have a heavenly Father who is ready to give us those good things we need, to help us find what we are looking for, to open up d...
2020-06-1428 minOKC Community PodcastIF MY PEOPLE - Tim ManninHEAL OUR LAND (Part 2). “If my people…” are the first three words of the amazing 2 Chronicles 7:14 passage where God calls us to grab ahold of four things as the people of God in times of needed healing and continued hope for revival.
2020-06-0737 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsBest Sermon Ever: The Sermon on the Mount, pt 5I know, I preached a sermon series on fear just six weeks ago, but there is even more to fear and worry about now than there was six weeks ago. The virus epidemic continues to ravage our city and now civil unrest and protests have stormed into the streets. There is much to fear and worry about, but times haven't changed much from the time of Jesus. They too, were experiencing devastating diseases and constant civil unrest. They too were fearful that their world was rapidly changing for the better and for the worse. They too were worried about their childr...
2020-06-0730 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsBest Sermon Ever: The Sermon on the Mount, pt 3Our Sinning Lips
Objective truth is difficult to find these days. Whether it's the news program, a politician, social media, or anywhere in today's culture truth is hard to come by. Everyone is speaking "their truth." It's amazing how that phrase, "my truth," has made its way into our everyday language. "I'm just speaking my truth," people say. As if everyone has a different truth.
And it's not just in the wider culture. It's all of us. Online interaction? Post a story making our life seem like something out of a story book. A selfie on s...
2020-05-2424 minOKC Community Podcast"Smoke & Fire" - Tim ManninJesus & The Scattered Church (Part 3) The temple of God is no longer a place, but through Jesus we are now God’s temple and within that temple the fire of God resides! In this message, we hope you’ll find encouragement, conviction, and a challenge from the word of God.
2020-04-2623 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & Devotionals25 YearsThis past week I watched our church's Easter worship on April 16, 1995. It was an amazing worship experience. There was incredible music (the congregation even sang the "Hallelujah Chorus"), excitement, lots of joyful clapping to the music, an impassioned sermon, eight baptisms, and an incredible spirit of optimism. Little did those 1,200 people in attendance know that just three days later their lives and their church would be changed forever.
At 9:02 on that Wednesday morning, April 19, 1995, the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history struck across the street from Oklahoma City First Church. 168 people were killed, including 19 children...
2020-04-1919 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsThe Apostles' Creed - Seated at the Right HandThe third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
During this season of social distancing, virus induced panic, and financial instability wouldn't it be nice to know someone is in charge? Sure, the President, Governor, and Mayor have all issued statements and guidance. Certainly lead medical professionals have given advice. Absolutely community and spiritual leaders have tried to lead with grace and intentionality as non-anxious presences, but isn't there some...
2020-03-2205 minUnafraidEpisode 13 | The Church's Response To COVID-19Pastors Jon & Zach talk video conference with Dr. Jesse Middendorf, General Superintendent Emeritus for the CTN and is currently serving as Executive Director for the Center For Pastoral Leadership at NTS. They discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Church and where we might find hope.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unafraidpod/message
2020-03-2053 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsThe Apostle's Creed: JesusWhat we believe impacts the way we live our lives. In fact, our statements of faith should impact our lives as well. When we recite each Sunday that we believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord it should make a difference in our lives.
As we continue to examine the Apostles' Creed we are turning our attention to Jesus this week and what we believe about Jesus makes all the difference in the world about how we practice the Christian faith. I invite you to join us this Sunday for worship...
2020-03-0834 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsThe Apostle's Creed: JesusWhat we believe impacts the way we live our lives. In fact, our statements of faith should impact our lives as well. When we recite each Sunday that we believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord it should make a difference in our lives.
As we continue to examine the Apostles' Creed we are turning our attention to Jesus this week and what we believe about Jesus makes all the difference in the world about how we practice the Christian faith. I invite you to join us this Sunday for worship at 10:45 at OKC First Chur...
2020-03-0834 min
Thunder Cares CastWe Hope You Hear Our "Why"For the Season One finale of the Thunder Cares Cast, Paris Lawson tells a personal family story and reads to an elementary class about the importance of dreams. We cover important figures of Black History Month, and look back through our first season. Behind every initiative there's a reason to care. We hope you hear our "why."
2020-02-2409 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsFelt Board Faith: David And GoliathWhen facing insurmountable odds what do you do? Well, many people quietly slip away. Instead of running a marathon they walk for a week and give up. Instead of losing those 40 extra pounds they sneak in a trip to the fast food burger joint. Instead of getting help with their addiction they pop a pill, fill the needle, or light up. Instead of staying and fighting they slip away into the night.
And it’s not always their fault. Indeed, many obstacles in life are seemingly insurmountable, at least on our own. Of course, when the young boy David...
2020-02-0923 minThunder Cares CastThunder Cares Cast for BerneyWe had the opportunity to sit down with Christine Berney, the woman behind Thunder Community Relations. Christine has years of experience in bringing hope and kindness to the people of Oklahoma City. With her team and the Thunder Basketball roster, she has seen first hand what can happen when Thunder fans reach out and step up for their city.
2020-02-0318 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsFelt Board Faith - Noah and the ArkGenesis 6:11-22
11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. 12 God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. 13 So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. 14 So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out. 15 This is how you are to build it...
2020-01-0528 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsSimple Christmas: A Loveless ChristmasI John 4:7-12
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought...
2019-12-1623 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsSimple Christmas: Christmas BluesLuke 1:26-38
26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conce...
2019-12-0824 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsSimple Christmas: Christmas ChaosWe are in the season that has affectionately come to be labeled "that time of year." It is a time of the year many of us are just holding on by our fingernails with all the activities and commitments we've made to family and friends. It's all so good, yet all so exhausting. Each year it seems Christmas sneaks up on us. Every year I wonder if this will be the year that I make a stand to keep it simple. With all the "to-do" lists and running around for events and purchasing presents it’s really easy to find th...
2019-12-0217 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsGiving Thanks at All TimesHabakkuk 3:17-18
17 Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Thanksgiving begins the season of parties, events, gatherings, food, decorations, and gifts. For many of us it is a season of family and friends. A busy season at that. So busy, in fact, that we’ve...
2019-11-2524 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & Devotionals3 Simple Rules: Give All You CanGive . . . All You Can
I Timothy 6:6-1, 17-19
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves...
2019-11-1734 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & Devotionals3 Simple RulesLuke 12:15-21
15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’
18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. 19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of g...
2019-11-0326 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsSimple Life: TimeSimple Life: Time
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing," writes American author Annie Dillard. Time is money. The most valuable asset we have is our time. Once spent, you can never get your time back. These maxims about time show just how much of a value we have put on time. But for most of us we have filled our time with things that are not important. We spend our days perusing social media, watching hours of mind...
2019-10-1332 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsSimple Life: RelationshipsIn a study of 1,000 American adults Thom and Art Rainer, researchers and authors, asked what area of life people needed simplicity. In profound fashion the respondents gave four primary answers: relationships, time, money, and God. In all these areas people want less complexity to live lives that truly matter. I know in my own life it all begins with relationships. If my relationships are out of balance, full of complexity, and broken then the rest of my life feels out of balance, complex and broken.
From the beginning of the Biblical narrative we find that humans are creat...
2019-10-0631 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsSimple Life: The Busy TrapLife is stressful.
Life is busy.
I don’t have time for the things that matter.
No matter where we are in life, we all have the same complaints about our lives. We are simply too busy. We all likely struggle under the pressing weight of work, family, exercise, bills, church, school, friends, and a barrage of requests, demands, and desires. Most everyone we know feels exhausted and overwhelmed most of the time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, it shouldn’t be that way.
Jesus didn’t live that way...
2019-09-2925 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsRoots: The Forgiveness of a BrotherOf all the directives and instructions of Jesus one stands above all the others. It is second in importance only to the command of love, but it is first in the difference it makes in our relationships with others. It has the power to destroy marriages, sour friendships, bankrupt companies, topple nations. No, it is not adultery, or lying, or gossiping, or stealing. I am talking about forgiveness.
Forgiveness was the virtue most lived out by Joseph. Indeed, throughout his life Joseph demonstrated many other qualities like faith, trust, humility, and patience, but in the end forgiveness is wh...
2019-09-1527 min
Topic: Thunder - an OKC Thunder PodcastHITC Ep. 2 - Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.Welcome in to the second edition of Head in the Clouds. Well-prepared, well-intentioned looks into the things that we just cannot stop obsessing about. This week, I’m taking you into my feelings about this Thunder era, my hope for the future, and a tv show I finally caught up on.
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2019-08-1410 min
Topic: Thunder - an OKC Thunder PodcastWeekly, Ep 40 - ThunderchuckI guess we thought LAST WEEK was the summer, but this week was 100% more summerrific. Thanks again to the listeners for providing content, and we hope you love the stuff we came up with! Happy summer!
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2019-08-121h 20Oklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsFaith Promise: Sowing Generously What a week of mission activity and events! We have been sowing seeds throughout this week by being in service to those in need and to those who are spiritually lost. Thank you to all who helped package over 18,000 meals last Sunday before worship and helped us raise thousands of dollars for our missionaries on Wednesday night. This week has been extremely successful and productive!
This Sunday at First Church we are going to be examining the rest of Paul's words to the church at Corinth regarding their financial gifts and assistance to the impoverished and perse...
2019-08-0422 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsJesus Uncensored: Not My Will But Yours Be Done I've determined that raising small children is simply a test of wills. I can remember thinking to myself when our children were young that their wills would never be overcome. Children have such strong wills. They seem so intent on getting their way. Tears, screams, fits. They are all used to get their way. And then they become teenagers and young adults and little changes, except their strategies change. And then I look at my own relationship with God and realize I use the same tactics to get my way. Manipulation, acts of self-preservation, and spiritual tantrums are all schemes we...
2019-06-0931 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsJesus Uncensored: You Must Hate Everything ElseLuke 14:25-35
25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? 29 For if you lay the foundation and are not able t...
2019-05-3026 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsJesus Uncensored: The Last Shall Be First“Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild” is a hymn not well known to most of us, but the sentiment of the hymn is certainly prevalent among Christians. We have this idea that Jesus was so gentle, so meek, so mild that He never confronted or challenged anyone. A sort of Mr. Rogers of yesteryear, always encouraging, always kind, always mellow, peaceful, and bland. But when we read the Gospels, we see a Jesus who is anything but feeble and spineless. We see a Rabi who is bold, courageous, and challenging. We see a Savior confronting the powers, false ideologies, and harmful p...
2019-05-1423 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsThe Body of ChristOn April 22, 1889 a shot rang out and thousands flooded the prairie landscape with a dream in their hearts and a stake in their hands. Those dreams would lead to the settling of a new frontier in our country and those stakes would lead to new farms, homesteads, and businesses. In just a few hours, Oklahoma City was born out of the prairie grasses along a river bed. And then, just a few days later a church was formed. On Sunday, April 28 a call went out for all the Methodists to meet at a location on the north side of town...
2019-05-0636 min
OKC FoodcastEp 7: Who Are You Listening To?Get to know us! In this episode we hope to move from 2 voices on a podcast to 2 people that you know. We talk about who we are, what kinds of food make us tick and things that makes Nabeel and Ashley...Nabeel and Ashley. … Continue readingEp 7: Who Are You Listening To?
2019-04-1221 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsTrial & CrucifixionThe events of Good Friday are central to our faith. In fact, I would say every single Christian knows, understands, and affirms what occurred on that last day of Jesus’ life. Every Christian of every era has affirmed that the death of Jesus Christ was salvific and that His death was an atonement for our sins. Almost all of us understand, to some degree, the theological implications of that Friday. We have a sense of the injustice, of the punishment, of the abandonment, of the sacrifice, of the atonement that occurred on that day. We understand the broad meaning of the...
2019-04-0833 min
Bethel OKCWhat is faith?In this message from our family service, Rachel Wortman teaches the difference between hope and faith and how you can access biblical faith.
2019-04-0200 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsTeachings on Holy Monday Throughout the last week of Jesus’ life He stayed outside the city of Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives and then returned into the city to teach in the Temple. Jesus’ teachings during The Last 7 Days included multiple attempts by the religious leaders to trap Jesus. They posed some of the most difficult and pressing questions of the day, “By whose authority do you minister?” “Is it right to pay taxes to the evil Roman government?” “Is there an afterlife?” In posing these questions they were not searching for the truth, but for an opportunity to trick Jesus so they could arrest Hi...
2019-03-1830 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsEntry of the KingEntry of the King
I love the season of Lent. It is an amazing time of introspection and intense spiritual renewal. But one of my frustrations during Holy Week, the week before Easter, is that we typically zoom through that busy week without being able to focus on the details of that week. On most Palm Sundays we try to fit in the celebration of Palm Sunday, a quick nod to the cleansing of the Temple, a note about Jesus’ healings and teachings, and a smattering of teaching about Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, all the while looki...
2019-03-1132 minOklahoma City First Church Sermons & DevotionalsSex.LifeSex.Life
Yes, you read that right. I'm preaching about sex this Sunday. But don't worry. This will be a "P.G." rated sermon. In fact, I suspect parents who have not yet had a talk with their children will want to have their children in church this Sunday. Likewise, older adults, single adults, teenagers, newly married, long-time married, and really everyone needs to explore with us what the Bible has to say about human sexuality. Our culture is so sexualized yet so repressed that we have created an enigma about sex. We want to talk about it, but only in salaci...
2019-02-1233 minBethel OKCEphesians 5 part 2: Kingdom MarriageIn this message, Grant and Rachel Wortman share about the role of women and men in a marriage. They share God's perspective on what biblical submission looks like and whether women are truly inferior to men.
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2018-11-2600 minBethel OKCACTS WEEK 3: Full of HopeIn this teaching, Rachel Wortman shares how to overcome failures of faith to become people full of hope.
2018-05-2300 min
Bible Belt Bros Christian Comedy PodcastConversation with Ben Ledford about Celebrate Recovery, OKC Thunder Basketball, Kevin Durant, and Ministry LifeConversation with Ben Ledford about Celebrate Recovery, OKC Thunder Basketball, Kevin Durant, and Ministry Life
2018-04-2332 minBethel OKCNATURALLY SUPERNATURAL 3: Gifts of the Holy Spirit 2This week Rachel Wortman shares more on the gifts of the Holy Spirit with a special emphasis on the gift of discernment. ***This recording has some technical difficulties but we hope you enjoy the content despite that.
2018-03-1900 min
OKC First PodcastGod Is Breathing AgainPentecost Sunday | Acts 2:1-21
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2017-06-0457 min
OKC First PodcastThe Advocate: the Holy SpiritTitle: The Advocate: the Holy SpiritScripture: John 14:23-29Series: Identity CrisisSpeaker: Jon Middendorf"Spirit Speaks" written by David Leonard, Drew Cline, and Leslie Jordan. © 2010 Integrity's Alleluia! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Know Hope Collective SESAC Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Know Hope Publishing BMI (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)). Used and streamed by permission. CCLI License #49156.
2016-05-0147 minOKC First PodcastColoring Outside The LinesTitle: Coloring Outside The LinesScripture: Acts 4:5-12Series: Go ThereSpeaker: Jon Middendorf"Spirit Speaks" written by David Leonard, Drew Cline, and Leslie Jordan. © 2010 Tender Heart Music (Admin. by Big Loud Bucks Administration & Information, LLC) Integrity's Alleluia! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI))Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Know Hope Collective SESAC Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)) Know Hope Publishing BMI (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)). Used and streamed by permission. CCLI License #49156.
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