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We exist to love all people to Christ and equip them on their journey with God and one another. We believe Jesus Christ is the hope of the world and the church is His plan for sharing that hope with the world. Every week, from the First Baptist Owasso, we explore the Word of God to strengthen our faith, draw near to Him, and deepen our love for one another.
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The principles you stand on. The plan you intend to follow. The place of your greatest influence. This is your Platform. thePlatform is a bi-weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes at First Baptist Owasso. Each episode we discuss life together through the lens of God's Word and dig deeper into messages from previous weeks as we look ahead to what's coming next. For more information visit fbcowasso.org or find us on most social media sites @FirstBaptistOwasso.
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Chris Wall • 2 Corinthians 5:17-25 We are therefore Christ’ Ambassadors for Christ. This is a definitive declaration of both our standing with God and our calling in life. An ambassador describes a person who acts as a representative or promoter of something specific. The background of the Sermon on the Mount is fulfilling the Ambassador mandate. C…
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Chris Wall • 1 Peter 1:3-5 The birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ was without a doubt the focal point in human history. Earthly and heavenly consequences for every person in history hinges on this moment in time. Prior to this point, the world anticipated the event. Since this period of history, the world continues to live with it in vie…
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Chris Wall • I Chronicles 27:33-34 The Chronicler is moving and motivating a new generation of God’s people to re-build the temple. We must not forget the context of this book is written to God’s people coming out of exile. As God’s people prepare, he remembers how God’s people all came together when David closed his reign to Solomon. David prepare…
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Chris Wall • I Chronicles 23:1-6 The Chronicler is moving and motivating a new generation of God’s people to re-build the temple. We must not forget the context of this book is written to God’s people coming out of exile. They are literally living out a miracle as they come together for this remodel. At first glance, these chapters reveal a lengthy…
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Chris Wall • I Chronicles 17:7-15 Even though God put a stop to King David’s plan to build a temple in Jerusalem, David rejoiced in the promise that God would always place his descendants on the throne. This promise was fulfilled with finality in Jesus Christ. God gave David many victories to establish domination over his land and to show that he r…
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Chris Wall • 1 Chronicles 13:5-14 King David decided to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem but carelessly ignored God’s direct commands. This oversight resulted in the sudden death of one of David’s loyal leaders. This event not only taught David but also provided valuable instruction for us on the holiness of God, the value of God’s clear …
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Chris Wall • I Chronicles 10:13-14 Saul was condemned by God because of his disobedience. As a result, he dies in a losing battle against the Philistines. In this tragic passage we see the inescapable truth that sin has greater consequences than we think. Saul experienced the blessing of God yet tragically took the bait in the temptation battle. Th…
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Chris Wall • I Chronicles 9:39 Unity is one of the most consistent challenges to believers. Chronicles unveils the messy tale of God moving His people into this promised Kingdom of Priests. In a fascinating flashback, God shifts the camera backwards to from David to Saul revealing the shift of His people from CHAOS to UNITAS. As we seek the Lord th…
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Chad Balthrop • 1 Chronicles 6:16-19 What are you called to do? God gave the children of Israel a family business. He called every person in every tribe to connect people in every nation to God. Out of these twelve tribes, God gave one tribe a significant task. He called the Levites to live in the heart of Israel to keep the heart of Israel fully s…
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Chris Wall • 1 Chronicles 4:24-27 The tribes of Simeon, Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh are STORYWORTH because they were groups who ultimately disappeared from the story of God’s people. The tribe of Simeon were valiant while the tribes of Reuben, Gad and half of Manasseh walked away from the Lord were the first to be conquered. Every ro…
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Chris Wall • I Chronicles 2:1-4 Description: When you hear the names Judah and David, so many positive thoughts come to mind. Judah became the tribe of Kings and David was known to be a “man after God’s own heart”. But, when you get behind the curtain of their family history, you very quickly discover these “peeps” produce more drama than the Karda…
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Chris Wall • 1 Chronicles 1:1-10 It is worth our time thinking deeply on the story of God’s people. 1 Chronicles spends nine chapters chronicling families. Since we know that All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, this part of Scripture shows how your family’…
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Chris Wall • I Thessalonians 5:16-28 We are a part of a Gospel Church where we conduct ourselves together as followers of Christ planted in this community. The church is described as a family in the New Testament and we are to treat each other as brothers and sisters. Because we have been united to Christ, God has been faithful to provide these fam…
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Chris Wall • I Thessalonians 5:12-15 78 years ago, God planted this church right here in the heart of Owasso. Since then, First Baptist has been a growing body of believers on mission here, there, and everywhere. The impact of this church on our city, surrounding communities, state, and world is a beautiful collision. As a church, God has called us…
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Chris Wall • I Thessalonians 5:1-11 We need to be ever mindful that Christ is coming back and the way He is coming back. Our friends and family who are unbelievers most likely do not realize what’s coming. Jesus and the apostles refer to this “as being like in the days of Noah.” While this day is good news to us, as it was to Noah in his preparatio…
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Chris Wall • John 1:14 The Word showed up in the flesh and dwelt among us. For the first time in world history, the glory of God has come in physical form. Jesus came full of grace and truth. Your spiritual growth is connected to the size of your vision. This Christmas, God is using the Gospel of John to give us all a bigger vision of Christ. Light…
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Chris Wall • John 1:14 The Word showed up in the flesh and dwelt among us. For the first time in world history, the glory of God has come in physical form. Jesus came full of grace and truth. We understand that grace is a gift given no one deserves. Jesus came full of grace offering an underserved gift of salvation to ALL people. God became a man. …
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Chris Wall • John 1:6-13 Prior to the birth of Christ, God sent John the Baptist as a forerunner to the birth of Christ. He came as a witness. Both John and Jesus came to a world that struggled to believe the message of the gospel and the call of God. God confronts every person in their sin calling to a decision to repent and follow Christ. God gav…
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Chris Wall • John 21:20-25 Everybody experiences failure. And everybody experiences the fear of failure. The very fear of failing paralyzes people, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you give in to the fear of failure, you usually fail. When you do it all your life, your life becomes filled with example after example of failure simply becaus…
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Chris Wall • John 21:1-19 When your confidence is crushed, Jesus can restore your hope. Life is messy. It’s easy to be distracted by discouragement and get stuck in all the ways we’ve denied our faith or become a disappointment to others. But Jesus sees more in you than you’ll ever know. On the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus shares a meal with…
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Chris Wall • John 20:19-29 God has moved so clearly in our lives. Because this is true, it makes sense to take God at His Word. At the same time, trials produce overwhelming temptations to doubt the Lord. This is the story of Thomas. Every promise of God will prove true over time. Thomas discovered it was time to believe in Jesus. It is time for us…
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Christ Wall • John 17:6-19 Paying attention to the prayers of Jesus produces lasting results. The night before the Crucifixion, God brought this prayer to John’s mind as this gospel was written. Jesus prayed for Himself, His disciples, and He prayed for you and me. As a modern-day disciple, the call to walk together as we engage the world remains a…
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Bob Bender • John 16:16-33 Last words are lasting words. If you were Jesus deciding on your farewell speech to your disciples on your last night together, what would you say to address their greatest need? Jesus tells us in the last verses of John 16:16-33, our life-changing passage. He wanted them to experience victory in the midst of their major …
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Chris Wall • John 17:1-5 As followers of Christ, the ultimate advantage is ours. Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord. Knowing Jesus is the advantage that leads to a life that lasts. On the night Jesus was betrayed, he prayed in the garden with His disciples. His prayer reveals the glory of who He is, the gift He died to give,…
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Chris Wall • 2 Corinthians 8:7 According to the Scriptures, Christians should contribute their means cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionally, and liberally to fulfill God’s plan for the world. We simply cannot realize a true biblical vision of the Christian life without embracing the biblical concept of stewardship. At the heart of st…
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Chad Balthrop • John 15:4-9 Some people just aren’t that comfortable in their own skin. They feel like they bring the “awkward” everywhere they go. When we first meet, should we shake hands, fist bump, or high-five? But for some people, social anxiety is about more than the occasional awkward interaction. The bigger the crowd the greater the stress…
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Chris Wall • John 14:15-31 As God led John to write his gospel, the Holy Spirit brought to memory the critical conversations in the Upper Room. As these conversations ended, Jesus made known key truths regarding how the Holy Spirit would work. His work around and in the disciples proved to be foundational in answering the call of God for their futu…
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Chris Wall • John 14:7-14 Belief fuels the fire of faithfulness. Communication to the Master of the Universe takes place every time you pray. Go back and listen to the last few prayers you prayed. That communication with the Lord reveals what you believe about God. Philip is the third disciple to ask Jesus for more details about who He is and where…
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Chris Wall • John 13:36 - 14:6 Belief creates the confidence that Christ is coming to take us home. Peter promises to go where he goes. Thomas confesses he doesn’t know where Jesus will go. What you believe about Jesus determines the view you have of heaven. Heaven isn’t a place you go. It’s the home Jesus prepared for you. It’s the home he takes y…
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Chris Wall • John 13:31-35 The glory of God is revealed in our love for one another. Christ glorified God with his sacrificial death. God glorified Christ in his miraculous resurrection. The glory of God in his disciples is best seen in our love for one another. The love of Christ is God-centered and God-defined (It’s not a temporary, human kind of…
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Chris Wall • John 13:21-30 The story of Judas is arguably the most shocking account of betrayal in history. His betrayal shows the ultimate end of misguided belief. Judas heard all the teaching. He went to all the places. He experienced all the wonders and even ate the bread and fish Jesus miraculously made. Yet his heart remained stubbornly stuck …
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Chris Wall • John 13:1-3 Jesus moves into the Upper Room discourse with a dramatic call to servanthood. This was an unexpected and humble act of service that symbolized the washing of regeneration (forgiveness) given to all who believe. John 13:14-17 moves from what Jesus did to what we should do for one another. “If you know these things, happy ar…
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Chris Wall • John 12:35-36 Do you believe in Jesus? What does that even mean? Obedience to God is the way you can show that you believe. Trust in the redemptive power of the cross. Pay attention to the clear messages in God’s word. Rest in the eternal life and promises God makes and keeps. The light of Christ is shining a little while longer. God h…
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Smokey Hurst • John 12:1-8 What does a passionate personal response to Jesus actually look like? What does a passionate personal response to reject Jesus look like? The gospel of John was written for us to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and yet we often struggle with what we are to do with these realities in our lives. John 12 is …
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Brad Aylor John 11 recounts the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus. The chapter highlights themes of faith and belief, particularly through the interactions between Jesus, Martha, and Mary. When Lazarus falls ill, his sisters Martha and Mary send word to Jesus. Despite his love for Lazarus, Jesus delays his visit, ultimately arriving fo…
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Chris Wall • John 10:1-6 Jesus uses the powerful imagery of a shepherd and his sheep to convey deep spiritual truths. He declares Himself as the Good Shepherd, the One who intimately knows and cares for His sheep, willing to lay down His life for their protection. Not only does he defend the sheep, but He knows the sheep and the sheep know his voic…
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Chris Wall • John 9:1-5 The bad news is that every person is born spiritually blind. However, the good news is that Jesus came as the light of the world offering healing from spiritual blindness. Just as Jesus gave physical sight to the blind man, He offers the gift of spiritual vision to all who have faith in Him. Communicating this powerful messa…
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Chris Wall • John 8:10-12 A Divine plan was implemented in Jesus being sent to the world revealing the light of salvation. John 8 describes a transformative confrontation with the scribes and Pharisees as they come to grips with their need for salvation. God issues a call to genuine repentance, resulting in a turning away from sin, leading to the i…
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Chris Wall • John 7:37-53 The scene continues at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. On the last day, Jesus stands and proclaims that whoever is thirsty should come to Him and drink, promising that rivers of living water will flow from within them. “Every believer is SENT by God to share the LOVE of Jesus so the WORLD will KNOW and BELIEVE that …
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Chad Balthrop • John 7:1-9 If you have a brother, you know. “You think you’re something special!? Prove it!” Let’s be honest: even beyond sibling rivalry, we don’t like being told what to do. Sure, give me advice. Help me achieve my goals. But insert the word “should,” tell me I have to? It’s the quickest way to get me to go the other way. In the d…
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Chad Balthrop • John 6:22-24 Our appetites can fuel our strengths or feed our vices. On the day after He fed the 5000, the morning after He walked on water, the crowd came, seeking Jesus. After hearing His words, their day ended, leaving Jesus. The appetites that drove them to Him became the obstacles that kept them from believing in Him. Jesus sai…
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Chris Wall • John 6:15-21 Jesus brings the calm. When life's storms rage around us, our instinct is often to focus on the tempest itself, but Jesus calls us to a different response. He invites us to sit with Him, to rest in His unwavering presence, and to find calm amid the turbulence. This passage reminds us that no matter how tumultuous our circu…
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Chris Wall • John 6:1-14 God is more than able and provides physically and spiritually. According to His purpose and will, Gods blessings often exceed our expectations and needs, revealing His overflowing grace. This miraculous meal serves as a powerful reminder to give thanks for Gods provision in our lives, knowing that He is able to provide more…
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