
FBC Ponca City
Weekly sermons from First Baptist Church in Ponca City, OK.
Episodes
16 episodes
This Life Is Not Your Home
What happens when this life ends? In this episode from 2 Corinthians 5:1–10, Student Minister Quintin Magruder reminds us that for those in Christ, our earthly bodies are temporary tents—but our eternal home is secure. As we groan for he...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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19:50

What If Your Suffering Isn't Wasted?
The resurrection of Jesus changes more than your eternity—it transforms your everyday life. In this Easter message from 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, Pastor Michael Taylor asks three powerful questions: Where is your best life found? What rewar...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:30

Christians Can't Escape Suffering
Suffering isn’t something Christians can escape—but it’s not meaningless either. 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 reminds us that the path to glory always goes through the cross. When life hurts, God's power is revealed in our weakness, and His glor...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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34:00

Darkness Wins When We Forget This
What does faithful ministry really look like? Pastor Michael Taylor unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:1–6, highlighting five powerful marks of ministry that pleases God. From holding fast to truth and refusing to water down the gospel to shining t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:43

Ministry of Death vs of the Spirit
What makes the New Covenant so much better than the old? In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor walks through 2 Corinthians 3:7–18, showing how the Spirit brings a greater glory, greater freedom, and greater transformation than anything ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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34:34

Is Every Member A Minister?
What qualifies someone to do ministry? In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 3:1–6, Pastor Michael Taylor reminds us that ministry is not reserved for the spiritually elite—it’s the call of every believer. Through the power of Christ and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:53

The Life or Death Smell Test
What do you smell like? In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor unpacks 2 Corinthians 2:12-17, revealing how our lives give off an aroma—either the fragrance of life in Christ or the scent of death apart from Him. As followers of Jesus, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:12

Dealing With Pain From Church Members
How should we respond when church members hurt us? In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor walks through 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, exploring Paul’s call to forgive, restore, and protect the church from division. When discipline is necessary, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:13

Integrity of Church Leadership
What happens when trust between church leaders and the congregation is broken? In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor unpacks 2 Corinthians 1:12 – 2:4, exploring the importance of integrity in church leadership and grace-driven trust ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:37

One of Christians' Biggest Lies
Have you ever heard the phrase, "God will never give you more than you can handle"? In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor unpacks 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 to reveal why this is one of the biggest lies Christians believe. Paul himself w...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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35:03

Comfort That's Greater Than Any Pain
Where do we turn for comfort in our suffering? In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor explores 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, revealing how God is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. True comfort isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:56

Why Preach Verse by Verse?
In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor introduces a new sermon series on 2 Corinthians, exploring how this powerful letter speaks to the challenges and growth of the church. Why does studying an entire book of the Bible matter? How does ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:11

Lives are changed because He didn't stay dead!
The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. In this episode, Pastor Michael Taylor unpacks Matthew 28:16-20, revealing how Christ’s victory over death shapes our faith, obedience, and mission. If Jesus is alive, how should we respond? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:21

Are You Helping or Hindering Others From Jesus?
Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 22:34-40. Pastor Michael Taylor unpacks Jesus' call for a righteousness that exceeds that of the Pharisees. How can we meet this impossible standard? The answer lies in trusting Jesus only and following Him al...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:52

Who is the Prototype Disciple?
Mark 10:46-52. Pastor Michael Taylor unpacks the story of Blind Bartimaeus, showing what it means to live out "Jesus Only. Jesus Always." Bartimaeus' persistent faith and immediate obedience offer a powerful m...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:00

Live for Jesus Only. Live for Jesus Always.
Acts 4:1-22. Pastor Michael Taylor's sermon at FBC Ponca City centers on the theme "Jesus Only. Jesus Always." It emphasizes the church's mission, the transformative power of faith, and the importance of unwavering devotion to Christ. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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34:17
