OKC First Podcast

Christ helps us to see the power and potential of praying for the gathering of believers known as the Church.

Jesus teaches us to pray, and if we're listening closely enough, we'll hear something that challenges most of what we've heard about prayer. For example, prayer has less to do with us than we thought."Here's My Heart" written by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, and Louie Giglio. © S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)Sixsteps Songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)Worship Together Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)Open Hands Music (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing)Sony/ATV Timber Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing). Used and streamed by permission. CCLI License #49156

What is prayer? What motivates our praying, and what can we expect when we pray? Jesus offers us answers in Matthew 6."Open Up Our Eyes" written by Chris Brown, London Gatch, Mack Brock, Stuart Garrard, and Wade Joye. © 2012 Sony/ATV Timber Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing)Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing)Stugio Music Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing). Used and streamed by permission. CCLI License No. 49156

Why do we give? As a matter-of-fact, what is the motivation behind any of our religious movements?[Due to a technical difficulty, there is a 20 second section missing from this podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience]

We are called to be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect. Jesus is talking about love, and we need to listen."Love Can Change The World" written by Aaron Niequist. ©2005 AARONieq Music

When Christ tells us to turn the other cheek or walk the second mile, He's not just talking about good behavior. Christ hopes, through us, to offer our society a new reality known as the Kingdom."Love Can Change The World" written by Aaron Niequist. ©2005 AARONieq Music.

The Kingdom has been launched in Christ, and we, the Body of Christ, are called to live out these Kingdom ethics now, as we anticipate the time when God will complete all things. So we are to regard others so highly and love them so deeply that we will honor them with the truth, letting our Yes's be Yes's, and our No's, No's.

The God of Covenant aches for us to be people of Covenant. But when our covenants fail, Christ offers hope, healing, and living water."All Is Grace" written by Shaun Groves. © 2011 Simplicity Street Music (Admin. by Shaun Groves). Used and streamed by permission. CCLI License #49156

In the Kingdom that is now and not yet, Jesus shows us the beauty and the value of covenants."Lord I Need You" written by Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher. © 2011 sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)Sweater Weather Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)Valley Of Songs Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing). Used and streamed by permission. CCLI License #49156

God is looking for art and artists. Jesus fulfills and transcends the "paint by numbers" law prohibiting murder, challenging us to follow his heart as we paint the larger, better picture of love and reconciliation."All Is Grace" written by Shaun Groves. © 2011 Simplicity Street Music (Admin. by Shaun Groves). Used and streamed by permission. CCLI #49156