Episodes

  • The Danger Of Falling Asleep

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep
    Aug 3 2025
    As we continue our series in the book of Acts this week, we will witness an incredible sequence of events involving both tragedy and God's miraculous power, followed by Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders. Our passage opens with a memorable scene: Paul preaching until midnight, and a young man falling asleep and tumbling three stories to his death. Yet even this tragedy becomes a testament to God's power as Paul raises the young man back to life. Following this miracle, we read Paul's passionate charge to the Ephesian elders. Knowing he won't see them again, he entrusts them with the sacred responsibility of shepherding God's flock. His message is clear: stay alert, watch for wolves, finish the race, and remain steadfast in the Word. As you prepare your hearts for worship this Sunday, there are several questions I want you to consider: In what areas of your spiritual life might you be "falling asleep" and how can you cultivate greater alertness to God's Word and work in your life? How does Paul's example of faithful ministry challenge you to examine your own Christian walk? What "wolves" do you need to be more vigilant about in your own life and in protecting those God has placed in your care?
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    38 mins
  • Unlikely Victories

    Unlikely Victories
    Jul 27 2025
    This Sunday, Shane will be preaching to us from Acts 19 about Paul's time in Ephesus. Join us for worship on Sunday morning, and for a worship night in the main building in the evening!
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    35 mins
  • Trust The Process

    Trust The Process
    Jul 20 2025
    34 mins
  • Solving the Riddle of Life

    Solving the Riddle of Life
    Jul 13 2025
    In many ways, life is like a riddle. We are born into a world that leaves us searching for answers about meaning, purpose, and happiness. We all have experiences and intuitions that tell us we were made for something more, but we often feel like we're wandering in the dark. How do we find answers to the ultimate questions of life? Acts 17 takes us on a journey into the heart of life's deepest questions. As Paul engages with the philosophers in Athens, he shows us how the gospel provides the only true answer to the riddle of life. Along the way, we learn how to share the hope of the gospel with the skeptical and suspicious.
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    30 mins
  • God's Leading, Our Expectations

    God's Leading, Our Expectations
    Jul 6 2025
    This week, we'll explore key stories of individuals who have shaped the Church—both in history and still today. We begin with Paul's second missionary journey in Acts, where people encounter God in unexpected ways. We see the fulfillment of promises made long ago, the fruition of Jesus' words reaching the ends of the earth, and the unstoppable ways in which God accomplishes His purposes. Through God's leading, we see—just as in their stories—that the story of Jesus continues in the lives of those who believe. As we read through Paul's journeys, consider these questions: What expectations should we have of God and of this life following Jesus? How is God working in me—right where I am, and in the places He is sending me?
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    37 mins
  • True Unity In Diversity

    True Unity In Diversity
    Jun 29 2025
    How do you feel when you hear the words "conflict," "disagreement," and "debate"? Probably not too excited! The Acts of the Apostles, however, shows us how conflict and debate are signs of health in the church when we engage in them in the way Christ intended. Acts displays conflict in a new light and points a way forward for healthy and productive debate in the church. In Acts 15, we see the church facing unprecedented questions and challenges as the gospel continues to spread to new frontiers. As the church grows in number, a new community is taking shape that represents an immense diversity of backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences. What will hold together this growing movement of diverse Christians as they navigate multiple cultures and beliefs? What will be their anchor as their customs and traditions are challenged in light of God's redemptive acts? How will they work through sharp disagreement and difference while maintaining unity and peace? What will their engagement in healthy conflict proclaim to the watching world? These questions are just as important and prevalent for Grace & Peace today as they were for the church in the very beginning! Come join us this Sunday to discover how only the gospel can provide true unity in diversity.
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    28 mins
  • Bold, Not Bitter

    Bold, Not Bitter
    Jun 22 2025
    Have you ever faced or witnessed opposition to the Gospel? As we continue in our study of the Book of Acts, we will read about Paul and Barnabas' first missionary journey, and see that they experienced a fury of opposition and persecution for sharing the Good News of Christ. We will also see that the Spirit enabled them to be bold and resilient, because when the world is against you, it often means God has you right where He wants you. As we ponder God's Word and this story, I want you to ask two questions: How is the Spirit at work even in times of opposition? How should we respond to these challenges if and when we face them? Pray this week that the Lord would show you how you are to be a part of God's mission "to the ends of the earth" right here in Tulsa, and pray that His Spirit would empower you to face opposition with boldness, and not bitterness.
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    39 mins
  • God's Grace In Action

    God's Grace In Action
    Jun 15 2025
    Pop quiz: Who's the main character in Acts - Peter, Paul, or the Church? Answer: None of them. It's the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit so dominates the book that some theologians have suggested that we call it Acts of the Holy Spirit, not Acts of the Apostles. It is the Holy Spirit who works in and through the Church to take the gospel to the ends of the Earth; the same Holy Spirit who is STILL at work in the Church today (although it might look a little different, okay sometimes a lot different, than it did back then). As we study this book, let us never lose sight of the fact that we are learning how to take the gospel to the ends of the earth through the power of the Spirit!
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    35 mins