Church on the Move West Podcast

Our West Senior Pastor, Seth Swindall, begins our new teaching series, Jesus Over Everything. What happens when the gospel truly takes root in someone's life? As we begin a new series through Colossians, we explore how the good news of Jesus transformed Paul, spread from Ephesus to Colossae, and began changing an entire community. In this message, Pastor Seth explores the following Scriptures: Colossians 1:1-14 NLT

• 00:00 — Welcome

• 00:24 — Saul's beginnings as a Pharisee

• 01:14 — Saul's radical encounter with Jesus

• 02:10 — From persecutor to follower of Christ

• 03:16 — Paul's mission: Planting the message of Jesus

• 04:00 — How the gospel transforms individuals and builds churches

• 05:39 — Paul's ministry in Ephesus

• 06:17 — Miracles and transformed lives in Ephesus

• 08:14 — Confession and repentance in response to the gospel

• 09:02 — Following Jesus means stopping some things and starting others

• 10:10 — The gospel begins transforming an entire city

• 11:23 — The connection between Ephesus and Colossae

• 11:41 — Epaphras encounters the message of Jesus

• 12:53 — Epaphras brings the gospel home to Colossae

• 14:08 — Paul hears about the church in Colossae

• 14:49 — When you've been transformed, the gospel goes with you

• 15:11 — Paul's introduction to the Colossian church

• 16:05 — God's holy people and faithful brothers and sisters

• 17:10 — How Paul recognizes genuine transformation

• 18:33 — Three characteristics of a Christ-centered community

• 20:05 — First characteristic: Faith in Christ

• 20:31 — The difference between belief and genuine faith

• 21:37 — Faith becomes the foundation for our decisions

• 22:37 — An illustration of belief versus faith

• 23:38 — True faith moves us to action

• 25:16 — It's not the strength of your faith, but where you place it

• 26:50 — Second characteristic: Love for God's people

• 27:30 — How experiencing forgiveness produces love

• 29:34 — Loving others beyond our differences

• 30:25 — Third characteristic: Hope in God's promises

• 31:35 — Why the things of this world cannot fully satisfy us

• 32:44 — C.S. Lewis and the longing for another world

• 34:41 — Keeping our desire for our true home alive

• 35:40 — Bringing heaven to earth through the way we live

• 36:13 — Would Paul recognize these characteristics in us?

• 37:00 — The evidence of a life transformed by Jesus

• 37:57 — Closing prayer

- Next Steps Looking to take a next step? We'd love to help you get connected. 👉 Next Move – Learn more about who we are and how to get involved. https://churchonthemove.com/nextmove 👉 Join a Group – Find community and grow in your faith together. https://churchonthemove.com/smallgroups 👉 Give – Fuel the mission and make an impact. https://churchonthemove.com/give 👉 Connect with a Pastor – Need prayer or resources? We're here. https://my.churchonthemove.com/connect – About Church on the Move: We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma. Our mission is to introduce people to the real Jesus. A lot of people know about Jesus but have yet to experience the life-changing power of His grace and truth. Knowing Jesus has transformed our lives, so our goal for each of our worship services, from our kids' environments on up, is to help people know that same love. We actively pursue Jesus in everything we do and we believe He's given us a vision for a church that is deeply centered on Him and His word. Find more information about service times, locations, and ministries by visiting: https://churchonthemove.com/west

Our West Executive Pastor, Ryne Isaac, wraps up our teaching series, Life Lessons.

Following Jesus is a lifelong journey, and we're never meant to stop growing in our relationship with Him. Through Romans 12 and the words of Paul, we're reminded that spiritual growth requires passion, perseverance, and a willingness to keep moving forward even when life gets difficult. In this message, Pastor Ryne exlpores the following Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 CSB Philippians 3:12-14 CSB 2 Timothy 4:7 CSB Hebrews 12:1 CSB Romans 12:11, Douglas Moo translation Romans 12:11-12 CSB Philippians 2:12-13 CSB

• 00:00 — Welcome

• 01:25 — Romans 12:11–12: Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, and persist in prayer

• 02:15 — West Point and the importance of perseverance

• 04:17 — Understanding grit: passion and perseverance

• 05:37 — Paul's encouragement to run the race to win

• 06:58 — Philippians 3: Pressing toward the goal

• 07:55 — Fighting the good fight and finishing the race

• 08:12 — Hebrews 12: Running with endurance

• 10:15 — Why Christians need to keep moving forward

• 11:22 — The danger of becoming comfortable in our faith

• 12:02 — The main idea: Keep going, don't stop, and don't settle

• 13:16 — When spiritual growth begins to slow down

• 14:29 — The temptation to shrink back from what God has for us

• 15:53 — First obstacle: Comparison

• 17:21 — Second obstacle: Perfectionism

• 19:45 — Third obstacle: Fear

• 21:07 — Romans 12: Every part of the church has a purpose

• 22:23 — Spiritual growth requires passion and diligence

• 24:01 — What does it mean to be fervent in spirit?

• 25:33 — Allowing the Holy Spirit to fuel our passion

• 27:25 — Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, and persist in prayer

• 28:31 — Staying the course through hardship

• 29:51 — Why persistent prayer matters

• 31:42 — Prayer aligns us with what God is doing

• 32:49 — Philippians 2: Working out our salvation

• 33:31 — Understanding our partnership with God

• 35:07 — The dangers of apathy and self-reliance

• 36:11 — Abiding in Christ and bearing fruit

• 36:53 — Persevering through hardship, boredom, and distraction

• 37:13 — Closing prayer

- Next Steps Looking to take a next step? We'd love to help you get connected. 👉 Next Move – Learn more about who we are and how to get involved. https://churchonthemove.com/nextmove 👉 Join a Group – Find community and grow in your faith together. https://churchonthemove.com/smallgroups 👉 Give – Fuel the mission and make an impact. https://churchonthemove.com/give 👉 Connect with a Pastor – Need prayer or resources? We're here. https://my.churchonthemove.com/connect – About Church on the Move: We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma. Our mission is to introduce people to the real Jesus. A lot of people know about Jesus but have yet to experience the life-changing power of His grace and truth. Knowing Jesus has transformed our lives, so our goal for each of our worship services, from our kids' environments on up, is to help people know that same love. We actively pursue Jesus in everything we do and we believe He's given us a vision for a church that is deeply centered on Him and His word. Find more information about service times, locations, and ministries by visiting: https://churchonthemove.com/west

Our West Senior Pastor, Seth Swindall, continues week nine of our teaching series, Life Lessons.

Because we are citizens of heaven, we are invited to live differently: shaped by the way of the cross, strengthened by Christ-centered community, filled with joy, steady in prayer, and renewed in our thoughts. Paul reminds us that contentment does not come from self-sufficiency or perfect circumstances, but from dependence on Christ, who gives us strength in every season.

• 00:00 — Welcome
• 00:41 — Philippians 4 and the context of Paul's letter
• 01:03 — Paul writes to a church in a good place
• 02:44 — Living worthy of the gospel
• 04:43 — Adopting the attitude of Christ
• 05:34 — Laying aside status to know Christ
• 06:20 — "Therefore" and the foundation for Philippians 4
• 07:03 — Pattern your life after Christlike examples
• 09:02 — The danger of people who influence us away from Christ
• 09:42 — Our conduct reveals who we really are
• 12:17 — Three ways people become enemies of the cross
• 12:34 — Denying the necessity of the cross
• 13:47 — Denying the sufficiency of the cross
• 14:38 — Denying the way of the cross
• 15:00 — "Their god is their belly"
• 17:16 — When desires, worry, and circumstances control us
• 18:17 — In Christ, the old self is dead and we are made new
• 19:37 — We are citizens of heaven
• 21:11 — Stay true to the Lord
• 21:57 — The world is constantly pulling at our faith
• 23:52 — How to stand firm
• 24:13 — Standing firm requires Christ-centered community
• 25:57 — Always be full of joy in the Lord
• 27:06 — Gratitude and the acknowledgment of God's faithfulness
• 27:27 — Hope and the anticipation of God's faithfulness
• 28:28 — Let people see your Christlikeness
• 28:57 — Don't be controlled by worry; pray in everything
• 29:54 — Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, and pure
• 31:22 — Paul's contentment in every circumstance
• 33:32 — Contentment comes from being Christ-dependent
• 35:04 — Are you a content person?
• 35:57 — Areas where God may be inviting realignment
• 36:37 — Standing firm and staying true to God
• 36:55 — Closing prayer

In this message, Pastor Seth explores the following Scriptures: Philippians 4:1 NLT Philippians 3:17-21 NLT Philippians 4:1-13 NLT - Next Steps Looking to take a next step? We'd love to help you get connected. 👉 Next Move – Learn more about who we are and how to get involved. https://churchonthemove.com/nextmove 👉 Join a Group – Find community and grow in your faith together. https://churchonthemove.com/smallgroups 👉 Give – Fuel the mission and make an impact. https://churchonthemove.com/give 👉 Connect with a Pastor – Need prayer or resources? We're here. https://my.churchonthemove.com/connect – About Church on the Move: We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma. Our mission is to introduce people to the real Jesus. A lot of people know about Jesus but have yet to experience the life-changing power of His grace and truth. Knowing Jesus has transformed our lives, so our goal for each of our worship services, from our kids' environments on up, is to help people know that same love. We actively pursue Jesus in everything we do and we believe He's given us a vision for a church that is deeply centered on Him and His word. Find more information about service times, locations, and ministries by visiting: https://churchonthemove.com/west

Our Spiritual Formation Pastor, Angela Ekstrum, continues week eight of our teaching series, Life Lessons.

What does it mean to own the life God has given us? Through John 21 and Peter's conversation with Jesus, we see how easy it is to look over our shoulder at someone else's story while missing what God is doing right in front of us. Growth begins when we stop living in the "if only" trap and start following Jesus in the real season, story, gifts, and limitations we've been given.

• 03:08 — John 21: Jesus restores Peter after his failure
• 04:57 — Jesus tells Peter, "Follow me"
• 06:41 — No owning, no growing
• 07:16 — The danger of looking over our shoulder
• 07:43 — The "if only" trap
• 08:57 — God meets us where we actually are
• 10:24 — Growth begins with intention
• 11:02 — The lazy river of culture
• 12:25 — Train yourself for godliness
• 14:18 — Where are you living with intention, and where are you drifting?
• 15:06 — A personal story of casual faith and crisis
• 17:18 — You cannot follow Jesus on autopilot
• 17:59 — Taking stock of your current season
• 18:50 — Philippians 3: pressing on toward Christ
• 20:54 — God's people don't settle
• 23:39 — The ache of always wanting a different season
• 24:13 — You may not choose your season, but you choose how you show up in it
• 27:39 — Ask, "Lord, where are You in this, and how can I join You?"
• 29:40 — Owning your gifts and calling
• 30:02 — Spiritual gifts are given for the common good
• 31:16 — Steward what God has entrusted to you
• 33:07 — Stop denying what God is doing in your life
• 34:20 — Receiving the gift is just the beginning
• 35:22 — Walk into your gifting by serving
• 36:23 — You are not a surprise to God
• 36:37 — Closing prayer

In this message, Pastor Angela explores the following Scriptures: John 21:20-22 ESV 1 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV Philippians 3:12-12 ESV 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 ESV 1 Timothy 4:14-15 ESV Ephesians 2:10 ESV – Next Steps Looking to take a next step? We'd love to help you get connected. 👉 Next Move – Learn more about who we are and how to get involved. https://churchonthemove.com/nextmove 👉 Join a Group – Find community and grow in your faith together. https://churchonthemove.com/smallgroups 👉 Give – Fuel the mission and make an impact. https://churchonthemove.com/give 👉 Connect with a Pastor – Need prayer or resources? We're here. https://my.churchonthemove.com/connect – About Church on the Move: We are a family of churches in northeast Oklahoma. Our mission is to introduce people to the real Jesus. A lot of people know about Jesus but have yet to experience the life-changing power of His grace and truth. Knowing Jesus has transformed our lives, so our goal for each of our worship services, from our kids' environments on up, is to help people know that same love. We actively pursue Jesus in everything we do and we believe He's given us a vision for a church that is deeply centered on Him and His word. Find more information about service times, locations, and ministries by visiting: https://churchonthemove.com/west

Our West Senior Pastor, Seth Swindall, continues week seven of our teaching series, Life Lessons.

Our West Senior Pastor, Seth Swindall, continues week six of our teaching series, Life Lessons.

Our West Senior Pastor, Seth Swindall, continues week five of our teaching series, Life Lessons.

Our West Executive Pastor, Ryne Isaac, continues week four of our teaching series, Life Lessons.

Our West Senior Pastor, Seth Swindall, continues week three of our series, Life Lessons. God deeply loves you and wants what's best for your life. In this message, Pastor Seth explores how a trusting relationship with God leads to obedience, and how obedience opens the door to His guidance, blessing, and purpose. Looking at Israel's journey in the wilderness, we're challenged to ask: Am I easy for God to lead? As we learn to trust God's character, listen for His voice, and follow His direction, we discover the life He intended for us all along. In this message, Pastor Seth explores the following Scriptures: PROVERBS 16:9 CSB JOSHUA 3:1-4 CSB DEUTERONOMY 30:10-16 NLT HEBREWS 11:7 CSB PSALMS 119:99-100 CSB JOHN 15:5, 8, 10 CSB

Our West Senior Pastor, Seth Swindall, continues week two of our new teaching series, Life Lessons.