Unity Tells The Truth In Love
07.20.21 | by Tom Harrison
The chorus to Billy Joel’s song “Honesty” says, “Honesty is such a lonely word. Everyone is so untrue. Honesty is hardly ever heard. And mostly what I need from you.”
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Maturity Creates Unity
07.13.21 | by Tom Harrison
Some of you may recall the chorus of the “Cheers” theme song: “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came…” It is hard to be in relationship when you don’t know someone’s name.
Unity is Oneness
07.07.21 | by Tom Harrison
Psalm 133:1 is a classic verse: "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!" Leading characters in the Bible were often at odds. Joseph's older brothers were so jealous of him they wanted him dead, but Reuben...
Walk In Unity
06.29.21 | by Tom Harrison
The Beatles were a magnificent band. Probably the greatest band ever. They were so diverse and gifted. One of their songs was “Come Together.” They sang about unity and togetherness yet if they couldn’t keep their quartet together how could they...
Grow Up: Scripture Equips Us to Serve
06.22.21 | by Tom Harrison
The best week of the year: Vacation Bible School. This is one of our greatest opportunities to reach young families with the Gospel. Not only can we teach them Scripture and tradition, but we can give them something far greater than just living...
Grow Up: Scripture Corrects Us
06.15.21 | by Tom Harrison
Vacation Bible School starts a week from today. This is one of our congregation's golden moments - to instruct and mentor young people. For the first time ever, I’ll have grandchildren present.
Grow Up: Scripture is Our Teacher
06.08.21 | by Tom Harrison
On Sunday I recommended the book, “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self” by Carl Trueman. This may be in my top three books of all time. It helps explain what is happening in Western culture today.
Grow Up: All Scripture is God-Inspired
06.01.21 | by Tom Harrison
Following the tradition of the Oklahoma Annual Conference we remembered Asbury members who have gone to be with the Lord over the past year. We also remembered the Centennial Anniversary of those who lost their lives in the Tulsa Race Massacre. I...
All Scripture Is God-Inspired
06.01.21 | by Tom Harrison
Following the tradition of the Oklahoma Annual Conference we remembered Asbury members who have gone to be with the Lord over the past year. We also remembered the Centennial Anniversary of those who lost their lives in the Tulsa Race Massacre.
JAIRUS’ DAUGHTER: Self-Differentiation
05.25.21 | by Tom Harrison
We wrap up our “Loving Jesus” series this week with another obscure story from Luke’s Gospel. Jesus restored Jairus’ daughter to life. Jesus said to the distraught father, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” While this miracle was...