Tulsa Bible Church: Sermons

Have you ever wondered why following Jesus sometimes feels harder than expected? Many people assume that faith should make life easier—but in Luke 14, Jesus says something completely different.

In this message, we explore one of Jesus' most challenging teachings on discipleship. He calls His followers to count the cost, carry their cross, and place Him above every other priority. While these words may seem difficult, they reveal the path to lasting joy, purpose, and true devotion.

Whether you're a new believer, exploring Christianity, or have followed Christ for years, this sermon will challenge your understanding of what it really means to follow Jesus.

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In Luke 13, Jesus gives one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture. He tells His listeners to strive to enter through the narrow door because many will seek to enter and will not be able.

What does that mean? Can someone be close to Jesus and still miss Him? Is church attendance, biblical knowledge, or a religious background enough to save us? And what does true discipleship actually cost?

In this message, we explore Jesus' call to count the cost of following Him, examine the false securities that can keep people from genuine faith, and look to Christ as the ultimate example of surrender and obedience. As Jesus continues His journey toward Jerusalem and the cross, He reminds us that salvation is found in Him alone and that the narrow door is still open today.

Whether you're a new believer, exploring Christianity, or have followed Jesus for years, this passage challenges every one of us to ask an important question:

Have I truly entered through the narrow door?

What if your anxiety is revealing something deeper than stress?

In Luke 12:22-40, Jesus connects anxiety, generosity, and readiness in a way that may seem surprising at first. But beneath each of these topics lies a deeper question: What do you treasure most?

In this message, we'll explore how our fears often reveal the things we value most, how our treasures shape our generosity, and how our hearts are ultimately oriented toward either earthly possessions or the eternal kingdom of God.

Jesus reminds us that our Heavenly Father knows our needs, cares for His children, and has already given believers an eternal kingdom. When our security is rooted in Christ rather than temporary things, fear begins to lose its grip and our hearts become free to trust, give, and live with eternal hope.

Can evil really stand against Jesus?

A story about an unexpected arrest warrant leads to one of the most important questions in Scripture: Who truly has authority?

In Luke 11, Jesus confronts accusations that His power comes from Satan and responds with a bold declaration that reveals the reality of God's Kingdom. This message explores Christ's authority over evil, why spiritual neutrality doesn't exist, and how Jesus fills lives with God's glory rather than simply improving behavior.

Whether you're skeptical, searching, or have followed Jesus for years, this passage challenges every one of us to consider who we're ultimately trusting.

We all like to believe we're in control of our lives: our careers, our relationships, our future. But Jesus tells a story in Luke 20 that exposes a deeper problem: we've mistaken ourselves for the Owner when we've always been tenants.In this message, we explore the Parable of the Wicked Tenants and discover how the desire for control quietly shapes our decisions, fuels anxiety, and keeps us from trusting God's sovereignty. If you've ever struggled with uncertainty, disappointment, or the need to have everything figured out, this message is for you.Learn more about us:https://www.tulsabible.org/Instagram: / tulsabible TBC - To know God, and make Him known.(Matt. 28. 18-20)

In Luke 18, Jesus shows us two very different approaches to God. One person trusted in his own goodness, while the other came with humility and a desperate need for mercy.

This sermon explores the difference between pride and humility, and how an honest heart before God leads to transformation.

The younger son wasted everything. The older son did everything right. So why did Jesus say they were both lost?In this message, we look deeper into the Parable of the Lost Sons and discover how Jesus challenges both the rebellious heart and the self-righteous heart.The gospel is not about becoming good enough for God, it’s about receiving the grace of a Father who comes looking for His lost children.

What if the thing you're pursuing most is the very thing keeping you from true satisfaction?

Near the end of his life, Johnny Cash recorded a song that reflected on success, regret, and the emptiness that can come from chasing everything the world promises. Thousands of years earlier, Jesus told a story with the exact same warning.

In Luke 14, Jesus describes a great banquet prepared by a generous host. The invitation is free. Everything is ready. Yet one by one, people turn it down because they have something "more important" to do.

A new purchase.
A growing career.
A relationship.
A busy life.

The shocking truth of this parable is that the greatest danger isn't always bad things, it's good things that slowly take God's place in our hearts.

If you've ever achieved something you thought would make you happy, only to find yourself wanting more, this message is for you.

Most people know the story of the Good Samaritan. Few understand why Jesus actually told it.

When a religious expert asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, Jesus responded with one of the most famous parables ever told. But this story is about far more than kindness, morality, or being a good neighbor.

In this message, we explore:

• Why Jesus used parables to reveal the Kingdom of God
• The dangerous desire to justify ourselves before God
• What the Good Samaritan teaches about true compassion
• Why we cannot save ourselves
• How Jesus is the Savior who came to rescue us when we could not rescue ourselves

The Good Samaritan is not ultimately a story about becoming a better person. It is a story that points us to the mercy, grace, and compassion of Christ.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

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In a world filled with notifications, endless responsibilities, packed schedules, and constant pressure to do more, many Christians find themselves spiritually exhausted.

In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus gives a surprising warning through the story of Martha and Mary. Martha wasn't distracted by sinful things. She was distracted by good things. Yet those good things were quietly pulling her away from what mattered most: the presence of Christ.

In this message, we'll explore:

• The danger of distraction
• Why activity often produces anxiety
• The difference between productivity and spiritual peace
• What Jesus says is truly necessary
• How to keep Christ at the center of a busy life