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City Church Tulsa Podcasts
A podcast from City Church Tulsa with the purpose of looking at cultural events and everyday life through the gospel lens of love. We will discuss how we as Christians should respond to cultural events, movements, politics, and varying opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BOOK OF JUDGESPart 2: The Weak Made StrongJudges 6:1-10 (ESV)1 The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord gave them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2 And the hand of Midian overpowered Israel, and because of Midian the people of Israel made for themselves the dens that are in the mountains and the caves and t…
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BOOK OF JUDGESStuck in the Cycle5.25.25Judges 17:6, 21:25They did what was right in their own eyes….The book of Judges shows us the consequences of spiritual compromise, the danger of doing what seems right in our own eyes, and the relentless mercy of God.Judges 2:10After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generatio…
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A Farewell Interview with Pastor JimBy City Church Tulsa
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A Farewell Interview with Pastor JimBy City Church Tulsa
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Thirsty Souls, Empty Wells4.27.25 John 4:10-15Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” 11 The woman said to him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? 12…
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EASTERThe Death of Death4.20.25 GOOD FRIDAY is the day of death.HOLY SATURDAY is the day of waiting.EASTER SUNDAY is the day of resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55“Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 1 Peter 3:18-19Christ suffered once for sins…being put to death in the flesh but made al…
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KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE CROSSPalm Sunday: Barabbas or Jesus?4.13.25 Palm Sunday and the journey to the cross always confronts our assumptions and challenges our unmet expectations. When we worship a version of Jesus that doesn’t exist, unmet expectations can turn our adoration into rejection. Matthew 27:17, 20-21So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate a…
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The Center That HoldsTalk Notes4-6-25 "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." Colossions 1:1-20For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.15 The Son…
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Hooters, Church Reform, and Cutting the Ends Off the Ham
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In this episode of Reflections on Now, Cody, Matt, and Rachel sit down without a script to process what’s stirring in their hearts, from the collapse of Hooters to the complexity of disillusioned faith. Together, they explore generational anxiety, the shifting spiritual landscape, and the longing for a more rooted, embodied expression of following …
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KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE CROSSThe Cross as Reconciliation 3.30.25 The cross reconciles humanity to God (vertical), people to one another (horizontal), and all of creation to its Creator. Colossians 1:19-23For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in…
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Part 3: Our Enduring Model of Discipleship - Kaleidoscope of the Cross
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KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE CROSSOur Enduring Model of DiscipleshipMatthew 16:24“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:22-24 NIV“Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You …
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KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE CROSSThe Lamb on the Throne3.16.25 John 1:29Look, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! John 19:14When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judge’s seat at a place known as the Stone Pavement (which in Aramaic is Gabbatha). It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about noon. Re…
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KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE CROSSGod Revealed3.9.25 Since the beginning of human history, the primary question humanity has asked is: What is God really like? John 1:14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Colossians 1:15The Son is …
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DEVOTEDDevoted to a Common Mission3.2.25Acts 2:42-4742 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and posses…
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Devoted to Life Together2-23-2025 "Recognition is the first human quest.”Andy Crouch God's Vision from the beginning:• We were created for uninterrupted relationship with God • We were created for relationship with others Human flourishing is inescapably connected to both God and others. Ephesians 2:14-1914 For he himself is our peace, who has made…
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DEVOTEDDevoted to Hospitality & Generosity2.16.25Acts 2:42-45They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and …
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Feb. 9th, 2025Devoted to PrayerSelf-reliance is often celebrated as a mark of success and maturity in our culture todayActs 2:42-44The Believers Form a Community42All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.43A deep sense of awe came over the…
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DEVOTEDDevoted to the Gospel2.2.25 Acts 2:41-42Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Willie James Jennings, Commentary on Acts…The church was being carried forward by the …
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In this episode of Reflections on Now, we dive into the complexities of immigration through the lens of faith, justice, and compassion. Special guest Raquel Kyle from Women of Welcome joins Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, and Rachel Sanders to unpack the current shifts in immigration policy, the rhetoric shaping public perception, and the biblical call t…
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DEVOTEDVision Sunday1.26.25“The danger is not that the church becomes irrelevant to the world; it’s that the church becomes indistinguishable from the world.” – Mark Sayers, Reappearing ChurchForce #1: A society that has become increasingly individualistic • The Enlightenment (17th-18th century)• Protestant Reformation (16th century)• Capitalism an…
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Pyramid SchemePart 21-19-25 Practices create the space where transformation can take place. The Sabbath and the 4th commandment is an act of trust in the subversive, exodus-causing God of the first commandment, an act of submission to the restful God of commandments one, two, and three. Sabbath is a practical divestment so that neighborly engagemen…
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PYRAMID SCHEMEPart 11.12.25 What does it look like for us to live in such a way that our daily and weekly rhythms lead us to a transformed life? Genesis 1:31-2:331 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. 2 By…
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HYMNS OF JOYJoy to the World12.21.24Advent is the realization that things are not perfect but Christ breaks into our broken world and brings hope, peace, joy, and love. 1. Jesus brings the promise of joy Luke 2:8-118 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord app…
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Hope & Fears For All The Years - Hymns of Joy
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Hope & Fears For All The Years12.15.25Talk Notes 1 Corinthians 13:13Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. Job 8:11-13Those who forget God have no hope 3 Pictures of Hope:1. Wishful Hope2. Expectant Hope3. Certain Hope Hebrews 6:13-15 (God’s Promises Bring Hope)For example, there was God’s promise to…
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HYMNS OF JOYThe Weary World Rejoices12.8.24 1) Tamar (Genesis 38 - Matthew 1:3) · In the story of Tamar, we learn God's plan for salvation is not thwarted by sin but God works through the brokenness of humanity to accomplish His purposes. 2) Rahab (Joshua 2 - Matthew 1:5)· In the story of Rahab, we learn nobody is beyond God's reach. He redeems tho…
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Talk NotesO Come Let Us Adore Him Advent 2024 What is Advent?Formed from a Latin word meaning “coming” or “arrival”. Advent is the traditional celebration of the first advent of Jesus (the Christmas story) and the anxious awaiting of His second advent in glory. In Advent we are ushered into a time of waiting where we are connected again with our lo…
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LITURGY FOR THE MOMENT: Part 7A LITURGY FOR THOSE BATTLING ANXIETYPrince of Peace, we come with restless hearts and racing thoughts.The weight of worry presses down,and we are consumed by what-ifs and worst-case scenarios.As the deer pants for streams of waterso our souls thirst for You, the living God.You are the God who calms the storm,The Shephe…
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Message from City University on November 21, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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Message from City University on November 21, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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Message from City University on November 21, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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Message from City University on November 21, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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LITURGY FOR THE MOMENTA liturgy for those consumed by noise Father, we are surrounded by a constant stream of content,an overwhelming amount of input.We find ourselves hypnotized by glowing screensand the escape that is found in our loud world.We repent for times of mindless scrolling.We repent for seeking other voices above yoursWe repent for numb…
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Message from City University on November 14, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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Message from City University on November 14, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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Message from City University on November 14, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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Message from City University on November 14, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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Pure Religion SundayLiturgy for the MomentA liturgy for the lonelyGod who sees us and knows us,Although crowds of people surround us,We feel unseen, unheard, and disconnected.We carry with us a deep longing to be known,An aching inside to be unconditionally loved.Holy Spirit, would you meet us in these empty spaces?God who places the lonely in fami…
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Message from City University on November 7, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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In Week 2 of "Longing for More," Rachel explored how spiritual practices create space for transformation by the Holy Spirit, focusing particularly on prayer and contemplative prayer. Emphasizing that to experience the life of Jesus we must adopt His lifestyle—including practices like solitude, silence, and prayer—she discussed how these disciplines…
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In Week 2 of The Book of Genesis, Pastor Matt Nelson guided us through Genesis 2–5, highlighting themes foundational to understanding God’s character and humanity’s purpose. Moving from Genesis 1’s poetic creation account to the more narrative style of Genesis 2, Pastor Matt explored the significance of humanity’s unique creation in God’s image, th…
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Message from City University on November 7, 2024By City Church Tulsa
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"Using your current position for kingdom impact" - If you’re a marketplace leader, this class is just for you. You’ll learn how God wants to use you right now in your current role and be equipped to engage in faith conversations that will foster community and lead to transformation. This class will help you discover Gods vision for your workplace a…
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In week one of The Book of Genesis, Pastor Matt Nelson guided us through the foundations of this powerful text, emphasizing its role in answering life’s biggest questions. We began by exploring Genesis as Israel’s story of identity, written to counter competing cultural narratives and to clarify who God is and who we are. Rather than seeing humanit…
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In this first week of Intentional Parenting, Families Pastor Michael Letney and Lindsay Nelson introduce foundational principles to help parents guide their families with purpose and grace. They emphasize that while there’s no perfect formula, building a strong family culture starts with establishing core values and priorities that shape daily deci…
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In this first session, Rachel invites us into her journey of spiritual formation, sharing her story of encountering God's presence from an early age and her discovery of spiritual disciplines as an adult. Exploring the life of Jesus as both fully human and fully divine, Rachel unpacks how Jesus lived in constant dependence on the Father and was emp…
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A Liturgy for Those Struggling in Secret - Liturgy for the Moment
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A Liturgy for Those Struggling in SecretFather, I confess that I’ve been struggling.With nowhere else to turn, I come to You.My wounds have festered deep within the dark—They’re veiled in shadows, covered by façades.Yahweh El Roi, You are the God who sees me.Only You know the missteps I have hidden.Only You see the sins I keep secret. Will You make…
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LITURGY FOR THE MOMENTA liturgy for a politically divided nation10.27.24A liturgy for a politically divided nationFather, in the midst of this political season, we turn our eyes to you.Though hatred and discord seem to surround us,Help us to be instruments of your love and vessels of your grace.We declare our primary allegiance to you and your king…
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LITURGY FOR THE MOMENTA liturgy for those longing for more in their marriage10.20.24 Genesis 2:23-2523 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.”24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. 25 Adam and his w…
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LITURGY FOR THE MOMENTA liturgy for those disillusioned with their faith10.13.24A Liturgy for those disillusioned with their faithWe come with heavy hearts and broken dreams,Wrestling with our faith and struggling with uncertainty.We are weary, tired, and disillusioned,Wrapped in a dark night of the soul.Would you walk with us on our road to Emmaus…
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In this episode, Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, Rachel Sanders, and special guest Jonathan Gates dive into the complex intersection of politics and faith. They discuss how Christians can navigate political seasons while maintaining their identity in Christ, the tension between legislating and embodying the Kingdom, and how to engage with others—especial…
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