Tulsa Bible Church: Sermons

Parable of Great Banquet: Luke 14.15-24

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.

Good Samaritan: Luke 10.25-37

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 Learn more about us:https://www.tulsabible.org/TBC - To know God, and make Him known.(Matt. 28. 18-20)

The Main Thing: Luke 10.38-42

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

The Mission: Luke 10.1-24

Why do so many Christians feel spiritually restless today? In this message from Luke 10, we explore how easy it is to drift through life without purpose, direction, or mission. Using the story of Castaway as a powerful illustration, this sermon challenges believers to stop living spiritually adrift and rediscover the mission God has called them to. Jesus never intended His followers to simply survive culture. He called us to live intentionally, make disciples, and find our identity in Him. This sermon covers: • Spiritual drift • Identity in Christ • The mission of the Church • Why modern culture leaves people restless • Finding purpose through the Gospel • The urgency of sharing Jesus with others

Cost of Discipleship: Luke 9.23-62

Many people want Jesus... until following Him costs something. In Luke 9, Jesus challenges His disciples with one of the hardest truths in Scripture: whoever wants to save their life will lose it. This sermon dives deep into surrender, sacrifice, eternal perspective, and the glory waiting for believers who remain faithful. Learn more about us:https://www.tulsabible.org/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tulsabible/TBC - To know God, and make Him known.(Matt. 28. 18-20)