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Break the Cycle: Breaking the Cycle of Sin

September 13, 2026 – Breaking The Cycle — Breaking the Cycle of Sin Series: Breaking the Cycle Title: Breaking the Cycle of Sin Question: How can I win the battle within? Central Truth: Salvation is instant, but transformation is a process. My spirit was brought to life in a moment, but my soul is learning day by day to submit to the Spirit of God. Key Thoughts • The battle with sin takes place in our mind, will, and emotions. • Our old patterns have been developing for years, so we should get ready for a fight. • The battle is ultimately about who is going to lead my life. • We bring the soul under the control of the spirit by changing what we feed it. • We must stop feeding the wrong things and start feeding the right things. • Transformation takes time, truth, discipline, and often accountability. Discussion Questions Why do you think Christians sometimes become discouraged or even question their salvation when they continue to struggle with sin? How does understanding the difference between justification, sanctification, and glorification help us understand that struggle? The message says, “The battle is over who will control my life—my soul or my spirit.” What does it look like when your mind, will, or emotions are controlling you instead of the Spirit? Which of those three—mind, will, or emotions—is usually the biggest battleground for you? What are some patterns, reactions, or habits from your “old life” that can be difficult to change even after becoming a follower of Jesus? Why does simply knowing something is wrong not always make it easy to stop? “The soul is brought under control of the spirit when we change what we feed it.” What are some things we regularly feed our minds and emotions that make our battle with sin harder? Are there things you need to stop feeding in your life? What does it practically look like to “start feeding the right things”? Beyond reading the Bible, what habits, relationships, or disciplines have helped strengthen your walk with God? “Salvation is instant, but transformation is a process.” How does that truth give you both encouragement and responsibility in your battle with sin? What is one specific area where you sense God calling you to stop feeding the old life and begin feeding the new? Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad. Streaming Licenses: · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027 CCLI Streaming License™ License Number: 20075913 Size F Expiration: 2/28/2027 · Multitracks Copyright Licensing: Church Streaming License (Annual) - License Number: 2055 Expiration: 4/20/2027 · CCS WORSIPcast Licensing License Number: WCL932 Expiration: 12/31/26

House to House: God's Design For His Church

September 6, 2026 – House to House: Acts 2: 42-47 — God’s Design for his Church Series: House to House Title: God’s Design for his Church Scripture: Acts 2: 42-47 Central Question: What is God’s design for his church? Central Truth: God’s design is not for us to be a building but a healthy family. Key Thoughts Church is a healthy family not a building God is universal You are God’s walking temple A healthy church family engages with each other Every healthy church family has a mission statement The Roads mission statement: Introduce people in east central Oklahoma County to Jesus and to help them have a growing relationship with him. Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad. Streaming Licenses: · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027 CCLI Streaming License™ License Number: 20075913 Size F Expiration: 2/28/2027 · Multitracks Copyright Licensing: Church Streaming License (Annual) - License Number: 2055 Expiration: 4/20/2027 · CCS WORSIPcast Licensing License Number: WCL932 Expiration: 12/31/26

House to House: Faith That Lives at Home

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - House to House - Faith That Lives at Home Question: What kind of faith are we teaching our family in our homes? Truth: The faith we practice at home today is the faith our children are most likely to believe, live, and pass on tomorrow. · Healthy homes start with parents whose hearts belong completely to God. · If Jesus isn’t Lord of your life, He’ll never be Lord of your home. · God gives us six building blocks to have a faith that will live at home. BUILDING BLOCK #1: LIVE THE FAITH YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO FOLLOW. · Our children may not always do what we say, but they are being shaped by what they see. BUILDING BLOCK #2: TEACH GOD'S WORD ON PURPOSE. · Looking for answers in Scripture teaches your child that God's Word is worth searching. BUILDING BLOCK #3: MAKE FAITH PART OF EVERYDAY CONVERSATION. · Faith that lasts isn't built only in big spiritual moments, but also through ordinary conversations. BUILDING BLOCK #4: BUILD RHYTHMS THAT MAKE FAITH NORMAL. · We have to decide what matters and then build our lives around it. BUILDING BLOCK #5: LET GOD''S WORD SHAPE HOW YOUR FAMILY THINKS AND ACTS. · Your home should have Truth strong enough to guide you and grace deep enough to restore you when you fail. BUILDING BLOCK #6: DECIDE WHAT YOUR HOME WILL BE KNOWN FOR. · Healthy homes don't happen by accident. They’re built with intention. Every home is preaching a sermon—make sure the clearest message yours preaches is this: Jesus is Lord. Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad. Streaming Licenses: · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027 + CCLI Streaming License™ License Number: 20075913 Size F Expiration: 2/28/2027 · Multitracks Copyright Licensing: Church Streaming License (Annual) - License Number: 2055 Expiration: 4/20/2027 · CCS WORSIPcast Licensing License Number: WCL932 Expiration: 12/31/26 · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027

Malachi: What Can I Do to Keep My Relationship with God from Growing Cold?

Question: What can I do to keep my relationship with God from growing cold? Truth: What you stop breathing life into will eventually die. Scripture: Book of Malachi 3 warning signs of a heart that is growing cold toward God: Cold hearts forget reality. Cold hearts allow present circumstances to distort eternal reality. You cannot let what you feel in the moment make you forget what is true. Cold Hearts give God what’s left instead of what He deserves. You cannot build a deep relationship with someone you only give your leftovers to. Whatever gets your attention eventually gets your affection. Cold hearts tolerate what God wants confronted. Most major problems begin as ignored minor problems. What you refuse to confront will eventually shape you. Hard conversations are never as hard when the problems are still small. Ignored problems don’t heal themselves. Questions for discussion: 1. What are some early warning signs that your relationship with God may be growing cold? 2. What currently helps you communicate honestly with God—and what most often distracts you from listening to Him? 3. When you examine your time, energy, and attention, where might God be receiving your leftovers instead of your best? 4. The sermon said, “Nearness does not equal intimacy.” What is the difference between being around the things of God and being genuinely close to God? 5. What unresolved problem, hidden compromise, or neglected area might God be asking you to address before it grows larger? 6. Read Malachi 3:7. What would “returning to God” look like practically for you this week, and how can this group help you take that step? 7. What is one specific thing you need to stop, start, or address this week to breathe life back into your relationship with God—or with your spouse, parent, child, or friend—and when exactly will you do it? Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad.
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August 16, 2026 - Zechariah: When You Want to Quit

August 16, 2026 - Little Books Big Message: Zechariah – When You Want to Quit Zechariah 4:1–10 Central Truth: Don’t quit because the work is bigger than you—God never intended you to finish it without Him. Key Thoughts There are some things you can’t do. Faith isn’t pretending you don’t have limitations; faith is knowing where to take them. There are some things you can’t do alone. Isolation is where quitting grows. Connection is where endurance grows. There are some things only God can do. God’s work is done through human effort but not by human effort. Don’t make a permanent decision because of a temporary mountain. God remembers. Even when you can’t see what He is doing, He has not forgotten you. Discussion Questions What makes you want to quit? What kinds of circumstances tend to drain you the most—lack of resources, long seasons of struggle, opposition, disappointment, or feeling that nothing is changing? What “mountain” are you facing right now?
 Read Zechariah 4:7. What situation in your life currently feels too big, too complicated, or even impossible? Why is admitting “I can’t do this” sometimes an important step of faith?
 How can recognizing our limitations move us from self-reliance toward dependence on God? Who has God placed in your life to help you keep going?
 Why do you think isolation makes quitting easier? What would it look like for you to let someone into an area where you are struggling? Where are you trying to accomplish something only God can do?
 Read Zechariah 4:6 and John 15:5. What is the difference between doing your part faithfully and trying to control the outcome? What is your “next stone”?
 Instead of worrying about finishing the entire journey, what is one small act of faithfulness God may be asking you to take this week? Weekly Challenge Identify one area where you have been tempted to quit. Don’t try to solve everything this week. Ask God, “What is my next faithful step?” Then take it. Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad.
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August 9, 2026 - Little Books Big Message - Haggai: When God Isn't First, Nothing Else Fits

Central Truth: When God's people put Him first, everything else in life begins to come back into order. Key Thoughts: • Misaligned priorities eventually produce misaligned lives. • God invites us to regularly evaluate our relationship with Him. • Obedience restores intimacy with God. • God blesses surrendered hearts, not neglected relationships. Discussion Questions: Have you ever experienced a season when life just felt "out of sync"? Looking back, what do you think was contributing to that feeling? Haggai challenged God's people because they had prioritized their own comfort over God's purposes. What are some good things that can quietly become greater priorities than God in our lives today? Haggai says, "Give careful thought to your ways." Why do you think regular self-evaluation is so difficult? What are some practical ways we can honestly evaluate our walk with God? The sermon said, "Money is a wonderful servant, but a terrible savior." In what subtle ways are people tempted to trust money, success, or comfort more than they trust God? How can we guard against that? The message emphasized that obedience reignites relationship. Can you share a time when taking a step of obedience brought you closer to God or renewed your spiritual life? The closing illustration reminded us that when the first button is off, everything else is out of alignment. What is one practical step you can take this week to put God back in first place in an area where you've drifted? Weekly Challenge: This week, spend time asking God to reveal any area where your priorities have become misaligned. Choose one specific act of obedience that puts Him first—whether it's spending time in His Word, serving someone, trusting Him with your finances, or simply saying "yes" to something He's been prompting you to do. Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad. Streaming Licenses: · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027 CCLI Streaming License™ License Number: 20075913 Size F Expiration: 2/28/2027 · Multitracks Copyright Licensing: Church Streaming License (Annual) - License Number: 2055 Expiration: 4/20/2027 · CCS WORSIPcast Licensing License Number: WCL932 Expiration: 12/31/26

August 2, 2026 - Little Books Big Message - Zephaniah: God Wants to Sing Over You

Central Truth: God's judgment is real, but His deepest desire is not to condemn us—it is to restore us. When we seek Him with humble hearts, we discover that God delights in us and rejoices over us with singing. Key Thoughts • Sin is not just breaking God's rules—it is replacing God with something else. • God's warnings are expressions of His love, giving us time to return before judgment comes. • Repentance means seeking God daily through humility and obedience. • God's ultimate goal is redemption, not rejection. He longs to welcome His children home. Discussion Questions The sermon defined sin as "replacing God rather than simply breaking God's rules." What are some modern idols that compete for our hearts, and why are they often so difficult to recognize? Zephaniah describes both outright idolatry and "God plus something else" (syncretism). Which do you think is the greater temptation for Christians today, and why? The message challenged us with the statement, "God is not indifferent to our indifference." What are some subtle ways we can drift into ignoring God without intentionally rejecting Him? Zephaniah calls us to seek God, seek righteousness, and seek humility (2:3). Which of those three areas do you most need to pursue right now, and what is one practical step you can take this week? Zephaniah 3:17 paints the picture of God delighting in His people and singing over them. How does that image change the way you think about God's heart toward those who repent and return to Him? The sermon ended with the reminder that "God has already made His choice—He's waiting for you to choose Him." Is there an area of your life where you sense God inviting you to return, surrender, or trust Him more fully? Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad. Streaming Licenses: · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027 CCLI Streaming License™ License Number: 20075913 Size F Expiration: 2/28/2027 · Multitracks Copyright Licensing: Church Streaming License (Annual) - License Number: 2055 Expiration: 4/20/2027 · CCS WORSIPcast Licensing License Number: WCL932 Expiration: 12/31/26

July 26, 2026 - Little Books Big Message - Habakkuk: God Has Good Reviews

Question: How do you trust God when what you see doesn’t match what you believe? Truth: When you don’t understand what God is doing, remember who He’s always been. Scripture: Habakkuk; Psalm 13:1; Matthew 26:36-46; Proverbs 3:5 When life doesn’t match our expectations, our confidence gets tested and our commitment gets revealed. 4 steps to trust God when life doesn’t make sense: 1) Bring your questions to God. You can wrestle with God without walking away from God. 2) Release your expectations. Faith is trusting God’s plan when He doesn’t follow ours. 3) Surrender what you can’t control. Sometimes God gives enough direction to require trust, but not enough detail to eliminate faith. Responsibility is not the same as control. 4) Trust in what you do know when you don’t know what God is doing. Peace doesn’t come from understanding everything God is doing. Peace comes from remembering who God is. Questions for more discussion: 1. When has life turned out differently than you expected, and how did that affect your trust in God? 2. What does it look like to wrestle with God without walking away from Him? 3. Which is harder for you: trusting God’s timing, trusting His plan, or surrendering control? Why? 4. Have you ever seen God work in a way you did not expect but later realized was good? 5. What are you trying to control right now that you need to trust God with? 6. What do you already know about God that can sustain you in what you do not understand today? Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad. Streaming Licenses: · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027 CCLI Streaming License™ License Number: 20075913 Size F Expiration: 2/28/2027 · Multitracks Copyright Licensing: Church Streaming License (Annual) - License Number: 2055 Expiration: 4/20/2027 · CCS WORSIPcast Licensing License Number: WCL932 Expiration: 12/31/26

July 19th, 2026 - Little Books Big Message - Nahum: When God's Had Enough

Question: When does God’s patience give way to His judgement? Truth: God’s mercy has an invitation. His judgement has a deadline. Scripture: Nahum; 2 Peter 3:9-10 Truth 1: God’s patience should never be mistaken for approval. We cannot be passive against evil, because God is not passive toward evil. Truth 2: God will bring an end to evil. Every day God delays judgment is another day He extends mercy. Truth 3: God’s invitation of mercy has an expiration. Don’t confuse today’s invitation with tomorrow’s guarantee. Questions for discussion: 1. The sermon began with the question, "God...how long?" What situations in our world—or in your own life—have caused you to ask that question? How does Nahum, along with 2 Peter 3:9-10, change the way you think about God's apparent delay? 2. One of the main truths was, "God's patience should never be mistaken for approval." Why do you think it's so easy for people to assume that because God hasn't judged sin yet, He must be okay with it? Have you ever found yourself thinking that way about your own life? 3. The sermon said, "True repentance isn't a one-time event that produces temporary behavior change. True repentance is a lifestyle we never get over." What does ongoing repentance actually look like? How is it different from simply feeling guilty after you sin? 4. The sermon challenged us not to manage sin but to put it to death. What's the difference between managing sin and killing sin? Is there an area of your life where you've been trying to manage sin instead of surrendering it completely to Jesus? 5. The sermon reminded us that Jesus took the judgment we deserve on the cross. How does that truth affect the way you see God's love and His justice? 6. After hearing this message, what's one thing God is calling you to do or change in your life this week? Quick Links: theroad.tv/response - Have questions or need prayer? Our ministers are here for YOU! theroad.tv/whatsup - Stay connected with everything happening at TheRoad. theroad.tv/podcast - Find all of our messages available on your favorite podcasting app. theroad.tv/giving - Partner with us by financially supporting the mission and vision of TheRoad. Streaming Licenses: · Church Copyright License® License Number: 623228 Expiration: 2/28/2027 CCLI Streaming License™ License Number: 20075913 Size F Expiration: 2/28/2027 · Multitracks Copyright Licensing: Church Streaming License (Annual) - License Number: 2055 Expiration: 4/20/2027 · CCS WORSHIPcast Licensing License Number: WCL932 Expiration: 12/31/26

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - Come Alive to His Kingdom

Most significant truth: Jesus is not the King you try to control. He is the King you surrender to. Simple summary: You want a king who fixes your situation. Jesus came to save your soul. The crowd wanted power. Jesus brought peace. The crowd wanted fast results. Jesus worked for eternity. The crowd wanted control. Jesus calls for surrender. They praised Him when He fit their expectations. They rejected Him when He did not. You face the same tension. You want Jesus to agree with you. You want Him to fix things your way. But Jesus does something better. He deals with your sin. He gives peace inside you. He secures your eternity. He is not the King you manage. He is the King you submit to. Action Ask yourself one question. Where am I still in control? Then act. Say it plainly. Jesus, I surrender that area to You. Do one step this week that shows surrender. Confess a sin. Change a habit. Obey something you have been avoiding.

Sunday, March 22, 2026 · Come Alive Through His Sacrifice

Most significant truth: Jesus suffered and died in your place. Your sin carried a cost you could not pay. He paid it fully so you could live forgiven and changed. Simple summary Isaiah spoke about Jesus long before the cross. He described a Savior who looked ordinary and faced rejection. Jesus endured brutal suffering. He took punishment meant for you. His wounds brought peace with God. His death removed guilt and gave new life. Forgiveness is free to you but came at a high price. This truth calls for a response. Receive grace. Stop living under shame. Let forgiveness shape how you live each day. Your challenge: Receive what Jesus paid for. Stop punishing yourself for past sin. Live in gratitude, not guilt. Let the cross change your daily choices.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Come Alive to New Birth

Jesus did not come to improve your religion. He came to give you new life. Simple Summary: You ask a hard question. Are you alive in Christ or running on spiritual autopilot. Nicodemus looked strong on the outside. He knew Scripture. He kept rules. He led others. Yet something inside felt empty. Jesus told him he did not need more effort. He needed new birth. Truth one. Religion and life are not the same. You attend church. You read the Bible. You serve. None of this gives life by itself. You fix habits and still feel empty. Only God brings life to a dead heart. Truth two. New life comes from God, not your effort. You do not earn birth. You receive it. Jesus did the work on the cross. The Spirit makes you new. You move from trying harder to trusting deeper. Truth three. New birth requires surrender. Belief means more than agreement. It means handing control to Jesus. You stop managing your old life. You submit to His rule. Nicodemus moved from curiosity in the dark to commitment in the light. Challenge for Action: Stop measuring your faith by activity. Ask if your heart belongs to Jesus. Surrender control. Trust Him for new life. Choose delight over duty today.

Sunday, March 8, 2026 · Come Alive to His Pursuit

You panic when you lose what matters most. God feels that way about people. He notices one missing soul. He searches on purpose. He celebrates when one turns back. He sends you to help others find life in Him. Your response proves what you value. Stop waiting. Start seeking. Speak about Jesus while there is still time. Clear action · Notice who is drifting. · Pray for one specific person. · Start one real conversation about faith this week. · Celebrate when someone moves toward God. · Join the mission, do not sit on the sidelines.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Come Alive to His Presence

Jesus sees you, knows your past, and still wants you. A woman with five failed marriages goes to the well at noon to avoid people. She carries shame and isolation. Jesus goes there on purpose. He offers her living water. He names her broken past. He does not condemn her. He reveals He is the Messiah. She leaves her water pot behind. She runs back to town. The outcast becomes the messenger. Her shame turns into a testimony. So what now? · Stop hiding. · Bring your real story to Jesus. · Put down what you keep trying to fill. · Tell others what He has done for you.

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - When God’s People Pray: Corporate Prayer

You pray. That matters. Private prayer grows your faith. But Scripture shows this pattern over and over. When God’s people gather, humble themselves, and pray together, God moves. Red Sea. Jericho. Acts. Prison chains falling off. God says in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people…” Not one person. A people. Some promises are meant for a gathered church. God honors unity. God responds to humility. If you want renewal, do not only pray alone. Gather. Humble yourselves. Pray.

Sunday, February 15, 2026 - When God’s People Pray: When God Feels Silent

When God feels silent, you keep praying because prayer builds trust, not pressure. In Luke 18, Jesus tells a story about a widow who keeps asking a corrupt judge for justice. The judge does not fear God. He does not care about people. He ignores her for a while. But she keeps showing up. She does not change her request. She does not improve her speech. She refuses to quit. Jesus is not saying God is like that judge. He is saying the opposite. If a bad judge responds to persistence, how much more will a good Father respond to His children. The issue is not whether God cares. He does. The issue is whether you will keep trusting Him in the gap between prayer and answer. That gap is where faith grows. You felt that in the NICU. You could not fix Beau. You could not control the outcome. You had one option. Go back to God again and again. Waiting feels long. Silence feels heavy. But silence is not absence. Delay is not denial. Jesus ends the story with a question. When He comes back, will He find faith? Not will He find perfect people. Not will He find quick answers. Will He find people who kept trusting? Action Decide today which prayer you will not quit on. Name it. Write it down. Pray it daily for the next 30 days. Do not upgrade the language. Do not make it impressive. Stay consistent. When nothing changes around you, let something change in you. Keep showing up.

Sunday, February 8, 2026 - When God’s People Pray: Bold Prayers, Big God

You pray small when you see God as small. You pray bold when you trust God as good and big. Your view of God shapes every prayer you pray. When you trust His heart, you stop doubting His intentions. When you trust His power, you stop limiting what He can do. Big problems push people toward bold prayers. Desperation clarifies what matters and exposes who you trust. Joshua faced a battle where time worked against him. He marched, fought, and then prayed for the sun to stand still. God answered because Joshua acted in faith first. Bold prayer works with bold obedience. You pray like God controls the outcome. You work like obedience matters. This week, pray one bold prayer. Ask God for something only He can do. Then take the first step of obedience tied to it.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 - When God’s People Pray Big Things Happen

MOST SIGNIFICANT TRUTH: Big moments hit every life. You face problems you cannot fix, control, or carry. God responds when His people pray together with focus and urgency. Prayer moves God’s power. God frees people. God does what you cannot. Big things were happening in the early church. A leader was killed. Peter waited in prison for execution. The church could not fight this. They prayed. They prayed earnestly. They prayed for one clear outcome. They prayed together. God answered. Peter walked free. The church struggled to believe it. God proved His power. God strengthened their faith. Prayer did not change God’s plan. Prayer aligned people with it. ACTION: You face a big problem right now. Name it. Do not scatter your prayers. Choose one clear request. Pray with urgency. Pray with others. Set a time. Stay consistent. Trust God with the outcome.

Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Dedicate: Dedicate the Future

Most significant truth: God saves people to send them. The church does not wait on the future. The church walks into it by faith, led by the Holy Spirit. Simple explanation: In Acts 1, the disciples want answers about what comes next. Jesus gives them a mission instead. He promises power through the Holy Spirit and sends them to be witnesses where they are, beyond comfort, and into the world. Following Jesus always leads forward. Application: You step forward, not sit back. You rely on the Holy Spirit, not your strength. You live on mission where you are and beyond it. You choose faith over comfort this week.

Sunday, January 18, 2026 - Dedicate: Sent to Work

You do not work only to earn a paycheck. You work because God sent you there. Work did not start as punishment. God gave Adam work before sin. Sin added frustration, not purpose. Jesus restored meaning to what sin made heavy. Because of that, your job matters to God. Scripture says whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus. That includes emails, meetings, parenting, teaching, labor, and leadership. Your work becomes worship when you show up aware of who you represent. Scripture also says work with all your heart. Excellence is not perfection. Excellence is faithfulness. You give your best because you work for Jesus, not people. People forget. God does not. Your job is not random. Your schedule is not an accident. Your workplace is part of your assignment. God uses your work to carry out His mission through you. Action: This week, change how you show up. Work like Jesus is your boss. Treat your job as worship. See your coworkers as people God sent you to.

Sunday, January 11, 2026 - Dedicate: Dedicate Your Family

Most significant truth. You cannot build a strong family on effort alone. God has to lead it. When God builds your home, your family grows the right way. You dedicate your family by making three choices. You let God lead your home. You stop fighting His plan and trust Him. You value what God values. People matter more than success. Your spouse and kids matter more than work and money. You follow God’s plan for your kids. You guide them. You shape them. You point them toward God. Then you let them go. Action. Ask who is leading your family. Check where your time goes. Choose God’s way over control.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Dedicate your life

Change happens through dedication, not decisions. God works when you give consent and follow with cooperation. Resolutions fail because motivation fades. Dedication lasts because it leads to action. Jesus invites you to follow Him. That invitation starts with consent. Real change comes through cooperation. You deny yourself. You grow over time. Calling follows obedience. The question is simple. Where are you. Consent. Cooperation. Or ready for the call. Now What?  Stop trusting resolutions. Start practicing dedication. Ask what you need to deny in 2026. Ask what you need to return to spiritually. Decide if you have only consented or if you are cooperating. Commit to obedience, not intention.

Sunday, December 28, 2025 - Don't Just Talk About It, Be About It!

Welcome our new Student Pastor, Brian Baldwin.

Journey to Christmas - Peace

Peace does not come from a calm season. Peace comes from Jesus. When life stays loud, divided, and heavy, real peace stays available through the presence of Christ. Jesus does not remove every storm. He enters the storm with you. Christmas talks about peace, but stress often wins. The world feels chaotic and personal life feels heavy. The first Christmas looked the same. Political pressure. Fear. Silence from God. Into that mess, Jesus was born and peace was announced. Peace is not the absence of problems. Peace is the presence of Jesus. Jesus gives three real forms of peace. Peace with God. Sin created separation. Jesus repaired it through the cross. Trust in Him ends the war with God. Peace with yourself. Anxiety and fear lose control when you hand them to Jesus in prayer. His peace guards your heart and mind. Peace with others. Jesus breaks down walls between people. Old grudges, family tension, and division do not get the final word. Communion reminds you of this truth. Jesus paid for peace with His body and blood. You come to the table as family, not enemies. Action steps for you Make peace with God today. Surrender fully to Jesus. Name what is shaking your heart. Pray honestly and hand it over. Make the first move with others. Forgive. Apologize. Lower your guard. Come to the table with a clean heart. Confess sin. Release anxiety. Choose unity.

Journey To Christmas - Joy

Real joy does not come from gifts or circumstances. It comes from your relationship with Jesus and the people around you. Happiness fades. Joy lasts. This message shows you where joy starts, what steals it, and how to refocus your life on what brings lasting joy at Christmas and beyond. Simple action steps for you. • Check your focus. Ask what you stare at most this season. Loss or grace. • Heal relationships. Ask if being right matters more than love. • Reorder priorities. Spend more effort on Jesus and people than on decorations and gifts. • Give yourself away. Serve. Encourage. Forgive. Show up. • Stay connected to Jesus. Abide in His love daily. Obedience follows love.

Sunday, November 30, 2025 - Journey To Christmas - Hope in the Darkness: Why Christmas Changes Everything

You live in a world that feels dark and unstable. Advent tells you something simple. Hope came. Hope is here. Hope is coming again. Isaiah spoke to people who felt afraid and worn out. God answered with a promise. A child would come. A Savior would reign. Light would break through. Three truths rise from Isaiah 9. Truth 1 Hope shines strongest when life feels dark. Darkness does not win. Jesus brings light into your fear, stress, and pain. Truth 2 Hope is a person. Not a feeling. Feelings shift. Jesus stays steady. He guides you, strengthens you, and gives peace. Truth 3 Hope lasts because Jesus reigns forever. Earthly leaders and systems fail. His rule never ends. His promises stand. Your next step Slow down. Read the Advent Guide. Pray with your family. Tell Jesus where you feel the darkness pressing in. Hold onto the Savior who holds onto you.

Sunday, November 23, 2025 - We Need to Talk about Legacy How to Turn Baggage into Blessing

Your family gave you more than your looks. They gave you habits. Some help you. Some hurt you. You pass those habits to your kids unless you stop them. You stop them by following Jesus. Someone has to say it stops now. Israel forgot God. They lived like the people around them for hundreds of years. Their kids grew up not knowing who God was. That is what happens when you drift. Old habits take over. Change takes time, work, and a new way of thinking. God told Israel what to do. Follow me and life will go well. Your choices shape your family. If you change your life, you change your children. You need to name the baggage you were handed. Bring it to Jesus. He breaks old patterns and helps you build a new path. Deuteronomy 6 gives a simple plan. • Do what God says. Your kids watch more than they listen. • Love God. Obedience proves it. • Talk about God in normal moments. • Make your faith visible. • Stay alert when life is good so you do not forget Him. Start with your own life. When you change, your kids have a better chance to change too.

Sunday, November 16, 2025 - We Need To Talk: Loving Someone Who Doesn’t Want Help

We’ve all watched someone we love fall apart and felt helpless to stop it. 2 Samuel 12 shows us how to love people enough to tell them the truth, even when they don’t want to hear it. Main truth: Love without truth isn’t love. Truth without love isn’t heard. Here’s what God teaches us: · Go to God first. Ask if He wants you to step in. Don’t react out of emotion. · Lead with grace. Nathan told a story instead of attacking. Grace opens hearts. · Speak with courage. Real love says the hard thing even when it’s uncomfortable. · Point them to God. Don’t shame them. Remind them who God is and what He offers. · Let God handle the rest. You can speak truth, but only God can change a heart. Nathan’s story points to Jesus, who tells us the truth about our sin and then forgives us with grace. Your job isn’t to fix people. Love them, speak truth, and trust God to do what you can’t. Action step: Pray first. Speak with love. Leave the results to God.

Sunday, November 9 - We Need to Talk: Foundations to Communication

Good relationships depend on how we talk and listen. The way you communicate shapes every part of your life. God doesn’t only want a strong relationship with you, He wants you to have strong relationships with others too. That starts with how you speak and how you listen. Your past affects how you handle conversations, but Jesus gives you the power to change that. Real growth happens when you stop blaming others and look at what’s going on in your own heart. Most conflict points to something in you that God wants to fix. Healthy communication happens when people feel safe, honest, and not judged. When others know they can trust you, they’ll open up, and healing can start. Your words can either build people up or tear them down. If you want better relationships with God, your spouse, your kids, or your friends - start communicating with honesty, humility, forgiveness, and love. Main Truth: Talking God’s way changes every relationship. Call to Action: Start today. Listen more. Judge less. Use your words to heal.

Sunday, November 2, 2025 - State of The Church

This week we’re taking time to look back and thank God, and to look ahead at what He’s still doing. God has been so faithful, and He’s not done yet. The angel once asked Hagar, “Where have you come from, and where are you going?” That’s a good question for us too. Everything behind us has helped prepare us for what’s next. Philippians 1:6 says the same God who started His work in us will finish it. Here’s what we’re celebrating: 25 years of God’s goodness. We’ve grown from about 250 people to over 2,100 each week. 1,863 baptisms. Lives changed by Jesus. Spiritual growth. More people reading the Bible, growing in faith, and building stronger families. Faithful giving. Up 11%, showing hearts that trust God’s mission. But we can’t stop now. The building that once worked for us can’t hold what’s coming. Just like a farmer has to plant new fields to keep growing, it’s time for us to take new ground. God’s calling us to reach beyond Choctaw. Our mission now is simple: To introduce people in East Central Oklahoma to Jesus and help them grow in relationship with Him. Our first step is this Easter, two services in McLoud. This isn’t just a test. It’s the start of what’s next. Here’s how you can help: Pray. Ask God to guide us and open hearts. Give. Help make space and build what’s needed to reach more people. Go. Join the team heading to McLoud.  God’s done amazing things, but He’s not finished. The best is still ahead.

Sunday, October 26, 2025 - Broken Homes, Faithful God: A Faith Worth Inheriting

Your kids won’t remember how much money you made or the stuff you owned, but they’ll never forget how you lived your faith. Isaac’s story reminds us that faith isn’t inherited by accident; it’s modeled, spoken, and trusted out loud. Abraham showed Isaac how to trust God in hard moments. Isaac learned to hear God’s voice for himself. He spoke blessing over his kids and trusted God with their future, even when life was messy. Parents, that’s our calling too. You don’t have to be perfect. Just be faithful. Your walk with God is the greatest inheritance you’ll ever leave. Action Challenge: Live your faith in front of your kids. Let them see you trust God, hear you speak life, and feel you release control of their future into His hands.

Sunday, October 19, 2025 - Broken Homes, Faithful God: Lessons from the life of a Passive Father

Every man is passive in some area - marriage, parenting, faith, or finances  and that’s often where he’s failing. Jacob’s life shows what happens when passivity takes over. He repeated the same broken family patterns he grew up with, stayed silent when his daughter was hurt, and allowed compromise in his home. But even in Jacob’s failure, God was faithful. God used his broken family to bring Jesus into the world. The same God can use your story too, but only if you face your passivity, take responsibility, and start leading your family toward Him. Main Truth: God is faithful even in your failures, but it’s time to stop being passive and start leading.

Sunday, October 12, 2025 - Broken Homes, Faithful God: When Good Parenting isn’t Godly Parenting

Eli looked like a great parent. He led the nation, had influence, and looked spiritual, but he failed where it mattered most: at home. His sons disrespected God, and Eli did nothing. He cared more about their comfort than their character. God isn’t impressed by our parenting image. He wants our hearts, and our kids’ hearts too. Eli’s story warns us that: Good parenting manages behavior. Godly parenting shapes hearts. Good parenting aims for appearances. Godly parenting aims for faithfulness. Good parenting takes kids to church. Godly parenting brings Jesus home. Good parenting goes alone. Godly parenting walks in grace and community. Parents, success isn’t raising kids who behave, it’s raising kids who believe. You can win in public and still fail at home if your kids don’t know and love Jesus. The good news? Where Eli failed, God remains faithful. It’s not too late to start leading your family toward Him. Call to Action Ask yourself today: – Am I raising kids who act right, or kids who walk with God? – Have I brought Jesus into my home, not just my Sundays? – Will I parent from my strength, or from God’s grace?

Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Broken Homes, Faithful God: Myths about Raising the Perfect Child

Parenting isn’t about producing perfect kids, it’s about faithfully sowing seeds and trusting God. Even the only perfect Parent, God Himself, watched His children rebel. Adam and Eve had the best home, the best environment, and the clearest truth, yet they chose sin. Israel had God’s love and provision, yet turned to idols. Your kids also have free will. You cannot insulate them from sin, you cannot make them obey truth, and you cannot give them enough to make them grateful. What you can do is plant God’s Word in their lives, model faithfulness, and love them even when they rebel. The outcome belongs to God. Parenting is not about control, it’s about trust. Action: Stop carrying guilt for your child’s choices. Stay faithful to sow truth, even if you see no immediate fruit. Love your kids, especially the ones who break your heart. Trust God with the outcome.

Sunday, September 28, 2025 - BRP: A Constant Celebration

Psalm 111 is all about celebrating God. Like fans cheering when their team wins, we should cheer for God because He never fails, never breaks a promise, and always shows up. Celebration isn’t about how we feel, it’s a choice. The psalm gives us five steps: choose to celebrate, remember what God has done, see who He really is, trust His promises, and keep praising Him every day. If we see God clearly, we won’t be able to stop praising Him. The challenge: don’t just watch others worship, join in and make praise your way of life.

Sunday, September 21, 2025 - Wilderness: Jesus and the Wilderness

Jesus shows us that the wilderness is the space between identity and ministry. At His baptism, God declared who He was: “My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Immediately after, the Spirit led Him into the wilderness where He faced testing and temptation. The wilderness revealed truth, demanded self-denial, and exposed Him to Satan’s attacks. Jesus was tested to prove His character and tempted to abandon His mission - through questions of His identity, God’s love, and His purpose. Yet He stood firm. The same is true for us: if God is preparing us for something, there will be a battle for our lives. The enemy wants to derail us before we ever step into God’s calling. But we are not alone, God sends strength and reinforcement. The wilderness shapes us into people who not only know what we believe but live it. The Core Truth If you choose Jesus, you will face the wilderness. And it’s there, between calling and ministry, that God prepares you to live out your purpose.

Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Wilderness: When Your Wilderness Breaks You

Life can swing quickly from the mountaintop to the wilderness. Elijah knew this in 1 Kings 19: after bold victories, he crashed into fear, exhaustion, and despair. God used that wilderness moment to teach him, and us, four truths:  (1) you can be right with God and still face hardship (2) rest and nourishment matter for spiritual clarity  (3) God speaks in whispers, so quiet the noise (4) feeling alone doesn’t mean you are alone.  If burnout has broken you down, God is ready to build you back up. Rest in Him. Listen for His voice. Lean on community. Step forward in His strength.

Sunday, September 7, 2025 - Wilderness: You Didn’t Choose the Wilderness

Life doesn’t always go the way we planned. Hagar didn’t choose her story, she was given away, used, abused, and cast out. Twice she found herself in the wilderness with no idea where she was going. But both times, God showed up. He called her by name, reminded her that He hears, and gave her hope for a future. Hagar’s life teaches us two things: life isn’t fair, but God still sees. We don’t always get to choose the wilderness, but we do get to choose our attitude. We can fight, complain, or give up—or we can trust that God’s plan is better than ours. The wilderness may be the place where God changes what we’ve resisted for years. So if you’re in a season you never wanted, stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “Where is God leading me?” He sees you. He hears you. The question is: will you follow Him, even when it hurts?

Sunday, August 31, 2025 - Wilderness: Lessons from the life of Moses

The wilderness is never wasted. It feels lonely, scary, and hopeless, but in the Bible it is where God shows up. The wilderness is a place of testing, revelation, and preparation. Moses, David, Elijah, even Jesus, all had wilderness seasons. It is where failure turns into second chances, where God heals old wounds, gives rest, and brings clarity. The wilderness is not forever, it is a season. The question is not, “Why am I here?” but, “What does God want me to bring out of this wilderness?” If you will let Him, God will use this season to transform you and prepare you for what’s next. Challenge: Don’t waste your wilderness. Stop running. Listen for God’s voice. Let Him use this season to heal, reset, and prepare you for your greater purpose.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Run Your Race

Today we welcome guest pastor Jeremy Stalnecker from the Mighty Oaks Foundation. Life with Christ is a race. You are not running alone. Others have gone before you, the church runs beside you, and some need you to encourage them along the way. To finish well, you must stay focused, lay aside sin and distractions, run the race God set before you (not someone else’s), and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus when it gets dark. The greatest battle is in your mind, so choose daily not to quit. Run so that when you stand before God, you can rest in exhausted peace, knowing you gave Him everything.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 - The Call of God

Today we honored Vic Wood and his incredible legacy at TheRoad. Vic has faithfully served as our Executive Pastor for many years, guiding our church with wisdom, dedication, and heart. The service celebrated his leadership, reflected on the impact he has made, and gave our church family a chance to show gratitude for his years of service. It was a meaningful time of recognition, appreciation, and celebration for a life devoted to serving others.

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - BRP: God of the Clock

Life doesn’t run on your clock. Sometimes heartbreak, loss, or chaos interrupts your plans, and you’re left wondering what God is doing. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that God rules over every season, both the ones we celebrate and the ones we want to escape. His timing may feel mysterious, but it is never meaningless. He uses time not just to shape our days, but to shape our eternity. Your job isn’t to manage or fix every season, it’s to trust Him in it. Be still, remember He is God, and believe that He makes all things beautiful in His time.

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - Fish Tales: Same Boat, New Direction

Ever feel like you're doing everything right but still coming up empty? In this message, we look at John 21 and discover that sometimes the issue isn’t your effort, it’s your direction. The disciples were in the right boat, doing what they knew, but caught nothing until Jesus showed up and simply told them to try the other side. When life feels stuck or off track, the answer isn’t always a big change, it’s often a small adjustment toward Jesus. Don’t let frustration pull you back into old habits. Look for Jesus. Listen to His Word. Then do what He says. The breakthrough might be just one shift away.

Sunday, July 27, 2025 - Fish Tales: The Fish Story You Will Never Forget

The Most Unforgettable Fish Story Ever Told God will often put us in situations we can’t handle, on purpose. Not to shame us, but to grow our faith, increase our maturity, and remind us who the real Provider is. The miracle of feeding the 5,000 wasn’t just about bread and fish, it was about trust, surrender, and stepping out with what little you have… so He can show you what He can do. Three Life-Changing Truths from the Feeding of the 5,000: 1. God Puts You in Over Your Head for a Reason - Jesus didn’t ask Philip how to feed the crowd because He needed ideas. He asked to teach him—and us. 2. Miracles Are Built on What You Already Have - Miracles aren’t magic tricks. 3. Seek the Provider, Not Just the Provision - Jesus doesn’t want to just give you stuff. He wants to grow your trust in Him. Call to Action: Look at your life right now, where are you facing something bigger than you? Step in with what you do have. Surrender the outcome. Trust that Jesus is enough. You don’t need to figure it all out. You just need to show up, give what you’ve got, and remember who holds the basket.

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - Fish Tales: Go Deeper!

Following Jesus is about continually taking the next step toward Him—not achieving perfection all at once. We often get discouraged because we think spiritual growth should be instant, like the disciples immediately dropping their nets and following Jesus. But in reality, it’s a process. Just like Peter, you’ll have moments of meeting Jesus, moments of following Him, and moments of going back to old habits. The key is not to quit when you fall but to get back up and keep moving toward Him. Jesus calls you to go deeper in your relationship with Him, not just once, but over and over. Before God ever calls you to do something for Him, He calls you to know Him. The “task” will come later, but the first step is relationship.

Sunday, July 13, 2025 - Fish Tales: Trusting God’s Unusual Provision

Sometimes life hits you with needs you don’t know how to meet—money, health, relationships, or just making it through the day. The story of the coin in the fish’s mouth shows us that God sees it all. He knows your needs before you ask, and He can provide in ways that don’t follow human logic. Your job is to trust Him, obey even when the solution feels strange, and watch for how He shows up.

Sunday, July 6, 2025 - Fish Tales: Jesus Wants You to Go Fishing

We kicked off our Fish Tales series this week, and we’ve got to be honest,this one hit home. We looked at the very first fishing story where Jesus calls His first disciples, and spoiler alert: He didn’t go after religious experts or people who had it all together. He called regular guys, fishermen. right in the middle of their everyday, ordinary lives. Here’s the thing… Jesus is still doing that today! So here’s your challenge: What nets are you still holding onto? What’s keeping you from fully trusting Jesus with your next step? Following Jesus isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present. It’s not just believing in Him, it’s sticking close to Him, letting Him transform you, and living on mission with purpose. If you’ve been walking with Jesus but not really following Him, this message is for you.

Sunday, June 29, 2025 - Back To Basics: What is the Lord’s Supper?

As we wrap up our Back to Basics series, this powerful message brings us to the table, literally and spiritually, to reflect on the Lord’s Supper. More than a ritual, it’s a memorial of love, sacrifice, and identity. Pastor Rick walks through the personal and historical significance of communion and challenges us to come clean, live in community, and elevate Jesus above all else.

Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Back To Basics: What Do I Need to Know about Giving?

Are you ready for a challenge that will grow your faith and stretch your trust in God? This week in our Back to Basics series, we’re diving into the one topic that makes most people squirm, Giving. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? What if giving isn’t about money at all…but about who really has our hearts? Here’s your challenge: · Step back. ·  Forget what you’ve heard. ·  And ask: What if I just started following Jesus, what would I need to know about giving? In this message, you’ll face 5 bold truths: I don’t own anything I will always be in debt (the healthy kind) I don’t grow unless I give I can never out give God Until God is in control, my life is out of control We’re not asking for your money. We’re asking you to wrestle with what owns your heart. So here’s the real question: Are you willing to trust God, not just with your eternity, but with what’s in your hands today? Watch now and take the first step. Generosity isn’t about your wallet. It’s about your worship.