• The power of grace is greater than the power of the law
• When we apply God’s grace to our own lives, we can be victorious over sin
• Often, Christians find more delight in their sin than in their Savior
• We must delight ourselves in the Lord!

You can listen to the sermon here or by clicking on the audio player below:

You can also listen to the evening message, “Who Are you Trying to Please?” based on 2 Samuel 3:26-39 here or by clicking on the audio player below:

Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “Some More Implications of Grace” based on Colossians 3:12-17:

• When we have accepted grace, we are able to extend grace to others.
• We must put on a heart of compassion, love, & kindness
• We must treat others like we want to be treated
• We must let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts
• We must let the word of Christ dwell within us

You can listen to the message here or by clicking on the audio player below:

I called the bank Friday morning at 9:45 to check the balance. I am extremely disappointed to report that one week after the fire disaster, there have been no other deposits made to this account.

I spoke with family members Wednesday night. They said they have clothes for the children, but have not yet secured a house to rent.  And, of course, they also had to endure the robbery of their burned out house. Thieves took the washer & dryer, furnace, hot water tank, air conditioner unit, and the bicycles and lawnmower that were stored outside!

If you would like to donate to help these families, please send your check (in any amount) to

Benefit Fund for Rankin Family Fire Disaster
c/o First Bank and Trust
111 S. Casaver Ave
Wagoner, OK 74467

Donations in any amount will be appreciated.

Flames at Midnight

The Red Cross has already provided immediate shelter needs and vouchers for meals.

There has been a fund established at First Bank & Trust in Wagoner. Monetary donations should be sent to:

Benefit Fund for Rankin Family Fire Disaster

c/o First Bank and Trust 111. S. Casaver Ave

Wagoner, OK 74467

Family #1 

Girl #1 age 7

Shirt 6x (size child medium)

Pants 7

Shoes 13

Girl #2 age 8

Shirt child medium

Pants 7

Shoes 2

Girl #3 age 10

Size 12 (Child large)

Pants 12

Shoes 3

Woman #1

Shirt XL

Pants 13-14

Shoes 8 1/2

Man #1

Shirt XL

Pants 36×36

Shoes 10 1/2

Family #2 

Woman #2

Shirt 3XL

Pants 46

Shoes 11

Man #2

Shirt Med or Large

Pants 31×32

Shoes 10 1/2

The Morning After

They will be staying a hotel through Monday. They have NO WHERE to store anything at the moment. If people want to help, they can begin gathering things. The contact for the family is Family #1′s grandmother, Doris Rankin, phone 918-201-4042.

• The Law doesn’t save you
• The Law doesn’t perfect you
• The Law doesn’t give life
• The Law shows us our sin
• We are saved by grace
• Grace should dominate our lives, not the law

You can listen to the message here or by clicking the audio link below:

You can also listen to the evening message, “Pride, Power, & Perseverance” based on 2 Samuel 2:1-11 here or by clicking on the audio player below:

• We are constantly searching for peace
• We look to be at peace with God, with others, and with ourselves
• We will never know peace until we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ
• Jesus is our Prince of Peace

You can listen to the message here or by clicking on the audio player below:

The ladies made homemade cookies (oatmeal, lemon, and others) and included Christmas candy and candy canes all in decorative Christmas bags.  Each bag was tied with a ribbon and included a Gospel tract.

We have been contacted by several prisoners, in the past, thanking the ladies for their gift of kindness to remember them in their imprisonment. We’ve also received several letters from the tract company notifying us of people who have been saved!

“…I was in prison, and you came to Me.” ~ Jesus

• Jesus is like a father to the church, in that He provides for the church
• A good father is a good provider
• Jesus provides sustenance
• Jesus provides sanctuary
• Jesus provides security

You can listen to the message here or by clicking on the audio player below: