FBC Ponca City
Weekly sermons from First Baptist Church in Ponca City, OK.
Episodes
85 episodes
Waiting For The Great Reward
We know that Jesus is coming back. So what do we do in the meantime? We must stay ready, and readiness is embodied in faithfulness. Luke 12:35-48 shows us why we need to stay ready and faithful.
Satisfied in Christ Alone
Jesus gives the crowd in Luke 12:13-34 a couple of warnings, the symptoms of the warnings, and the cures. What is satisfying you in this life? Who do you place your trust in?
4 Hard Questions That Define Christians
Can you claim with confidence today that you are a little Christ? Luke 12:1-12 poses four diagnostic questions about your life to help you answer this claim.
Are You Actually a Hypocrite?
The word “hypocrite” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean to be a hypocrite? There is a big difference between a struggling saint and a hypocritical heart. In Luke 11:37-54, Jesus announces six woes against the Pharis...
Does He Have All of You?
Jesus does not have to prove anything to His critics or to you. Luke 11:29-36 highlights two truths for the critics and us about responding to Jesus.
Neutral Is Not An Option
When it comes to Jesus, you cannot remain neutral. Luke 11:14-28 emphasizes that you are either with Him or you are against Him.
Our Prayer Needs
The Lord’s Prayer in Luke 11:1-13 highlights two things we have and two things we don’t have when it comes to prayer.
A Good Neighbor
The story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-42 shows us not only that we need to be a good neighbor, but also that knowing the Scriptures is not enough for eternal life; we must know the Author. Jesus doesn’t just welcome one type of p...
Seek His Presence, Not His Power
The joy that is an offer from the Scriptures is a joy that is not affected by the circumstances of this world. The goods of this life can’t make that joy any sweater. The bad, painful, and scary of this life can’t take that joy away. Luke 10...
You’re Sent On Mission
As Christians, we have been called to mission. When God sends us, He doesn’t send us unprepared. Luke 10:1-16 highlights several “Lessons for the Sent” that were true for the 72 that Jesus sent and are still true for us.
Limiting or Delaying Obedience
There is no earthy security in follow Christ. Four questions emerge out of Luke 9:51-62 that help us measure our commitment to Christ.
Truth Over Feelings
This message highlights three truths of why we can love Jesus from Luke 9:37-50. Jesus interrupts our lives, feelings, and preconceptions to invite, comfort, and call us to center our lives on Him, to trust, follow, obey, and to love Him...
Our Response to His Glory
Jesus reveals His glory to three of His disciples in Luke 9:28-36. What does this glimpse of glory mean for us? This passage describes four responses.
We Can’t Define Christ
We have no authority to define Christ ourselves. Luke 9:18-27 tells us that we must deny ourselves for Christ’s sake. If we are ashamed of Him, then He will be ashamed of us. So stand firm on the truth of the Scripture.
Why Are You Here?
Faithful gospel ministry is bringing hope to the hopeless. Luke 9:1-17 shows how we can rely on and trust in Jesus, and that we can turn to Him for the answer to every situation.
Do Not Fear, Only Believe
Do not fear, only believe, because Christ is able. Luke 8:40-56 shows He is able to turn the hardest of hearts, heal the suffering, and bring the dead to life.
Responses to Power
Jesus is Lord over creation and over evil. When He displays His power, how will you respond? Luke 8:22-39 gives us three examples.
The Roots Of Your Faith
The condition of your heart affects how you respond when you hear the Word of God. Luke 8:4-21 highlights not just hearing the Word, but also responding in obedience.
Jesus Welcomes EVERYONE
What kind of person is Jesus? This sermon from Luke 7:36-8:3 highlights four key components of Jesus’ character, and one result of His work. Listen in to see how we should react and respond to Him.
Warnings For Christians & What To Do Instead
Sometimes we need a warning sign to tell us to stop. We need to carefully consider how we continue to follow Jesus and approach Him. In Luke 7:18-35, we can find four warnings about what not to do and what to do instead through the stories of J...
What Makes Us Worthy?
What makes you worthy to receive grace and mercy from Jesus? The world will give you a different answer than the bible. Two stories of healing in Luke 7:1-17 reveals the responses to this question.
You Have A New Heart, Live Like It
Sometimes Jesus has things to say that are hard to hear and hard to obey. The fruit of your life displays the heartbeat of who you are. Are you living like Jesus had given you a new heart? Hear the marks of a true disciple in this sermon from <...
Kingdom Life Reflects the Cross
We believe that all of Scripture tells the story of Christ’s coming, life, death and resurrection. Easter is not only about our salvation, but about all of our life coming into line with Christ! So if all of Scripture points to Jesus, what do w...