Joy To The World #4

Confidence in Christ - Philippians 3
by  Kent Risley

Devotional Guide

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Blessings,
Kevin

Gifts From Above #7

The Gift of Encouragement and Hope
by  Kevin Rayner
Hope and encouragement are gifts given to us by God and meant to be passed on to others. 

Joy To The World #3

Our Gift & Guide - Philippians 2
by  Randy Roper
The Incarnation--Jesus becoming flesh and dwelling among us--is the world's greatest gift in life, but it is also our greatest guide for life.

Gifts From Above #6

The Gift of Peace
by  Kent Risley
One of the most wonderful gifts God has provided us is a peace "that passes understanding." 

Joy To The World #2

To Live Is Christ - Philippians 1
by  Phil Sanders
Are you looking for reasons to have joy? In the first chapter of Philippians, Paul gives us plenty of great reasons to be joyful. He also gives us a perspective on what it means to live and die in Christ.Message by Phil Sanders, In Search of the Lord's Way

Joy To The World #1

Rejoice in The Lord - Philippians 4
by  Kent Risley
First message in series on Philippians entitled "Joy to the World." Looking at chapter four, the last chapter in Philippians, this message sets the tone for the series: rejoicing.

Gifts From Above #5

The Gift of The Holy Spirit
by  Randy Roper
One of the greatest, yet most misunderstood and neglected, gifts from God is the Holy Spirit. We read about the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible, but we rarely embrace His power working in our own lives. How do we know if we have the Spirit?

Gifts From Above #4

The Gift of Forgiveness
by  Brady Ross
One of the greatest gifts God gives us is forgiveness. Through forgiveness, God changes our identity and redeems our past.

Gifts From Above #3

The Gift of All We Need for a Godly Life
by  Randy Roper
Do you ever start a project, get about halfway through it and realize you don't have what you need to finish the job? We sometimes feel that way as Christians. We want to "finish the race and fight the good fight," but sometimes we don't feel equipped to run or fight. The Bible has some good news for us when we don't feel equipped as believers.

Gifts From Above #2

The Gift of The Ministry of Reconciliation
by  Randy Roper and Clint Smith
If you are a Christian, you have been given the ministry of reconciliation by God. But do you know what that is, and are you using it? Message also includes Mission Edmond update from Clint Smith.

Gifts From Above #1

The Gift of Eternal Life
by  Kent Risley
This series teaches us about the good things God gives us, including eternal life...which starts now.

ALL IN #7

Losing Your Life
by Randy Roper & Kent Risley
On this special Day of Thanks/Giving, we are reminded that Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our crosses and follow him. As we think about where Jesus is leading us and what we need to surrender, we reflect on God's work through Go, Connect and Embrace.

The Great Adventure #4

The Days of Your Youth
Ecclesiastes 11-12
by Evan Burkett & Jeremy Robertson
Evan and Jeremy share wisdom from Ecclesiastes with a perspective on being "young."

ALL IN #6

Compelled (Sharing Faith)
by Randy Roper
Do the reasons for you not to share your faith outweigh the reasons to share your faith? Being ALL IN for God means moving from complacency to conviction when it comes to being intentional about sharing Jesus.

ALL IN #5

Letting Go (Giving)
by Randy Roper
People sometimes think the Church makes too big a deal out of money. The truth is, God doesn't want your money; He wants your heart. But of course, if God gets your heart, He will also get your money.

The Great Adventure #3

Wisdom is a Shelter
Ecclesiastes 7
by Kent Risley
3rd message in series on Ecclesiastes, "The Great Adventure"

The Great Adventure #2

A Broken World
Ecclesiastes 3-5
by Randy Roper
2nd message in series on Ecclesiastes, "The Great Adventure"

ALL IN #4

Engaged (Worship)
by Kent Risley

Links to my other blogs

I continue to work on and add to each one of these to keep them active and up to date. Constantly adding my old material and adding fresh content.

Title: Click on the title below to go to blog	Brief description of each blog
Off-The-Church-Walls	Humor blog
Real Life Quotes	Growing Quote collection.
Real Life Enrichment	Practical information for everyday life.
Parable	Inspiring devotional illustrations
Preacher Points	Place for sermon outlines and resources
Kevin Rayner's Ministry to God @ The Edmond Church of Christ	Many current resources currently being used at the Edmond Church of Christ
Edmond Oklahoma SAM's	Information for helping Seniors
Rayner Resources	Hub for my information online
Magnify Jesus	A look at the Christ's life and teachings
Christ's Church	Reflecting on the followers of Christ
Real Life Conversion	How lives are changed by Christ
Oaks of Righteousness	Where to focus on becoming more fully devoted followers of Christ
"Overtime Church"	More challenging thoughts for the disciple that is most serious about Jesus. Theology for the night owl, weekend worker, or Bible student who wants to learn more.
Kevin's Komment	Online commentary and resources to better understand scripture.
Real Life Servant Maker	For the Christian growing with a Christ-like servant attitude toward others.
Becoming Great Neighbors	Encouragement to love and serve your neighbor
Edmond Church of ChristHospitality	Helping each Christian become more hospitable.

The Great Adventure #1

Everything Is Meaningless
Ecclesiastes 1-2
by Kent Risley
First message in series on Ecclesiastes, "The Great Adventure"

ALL IN #3

Sold Out
by Randy Roper
Being "all in" for God means we turn every part of our lives over to God's trans-formative control, including the sinful thoughts and actions that are often hard to let go.

ALL IN #2

Surrender (Spiritual Formation)
by Kent Risley

ALL IN #1

The Plunge (Into Discipleship)
by Randy Roper
Before you take the plunge into following Jesus, you need to realize where he is going and what it will cost you. Are you ready to be ALL IN for Jesus?

Buried With Him: Understanding Baptism

Buried With Him: Understanding Baptism
By Randy Roper


Baptism is so central to our identity in the church and such an important theme throughout the New Testament. Yet baptism is often misunderstood. In this message, Randy examines what the Bible says about baptism.

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Why Be Baptized?
Tim Kelley has written a booklet that deals with this important but widely debated issue.  The booklet is not intended to pick a fight with any fellowship of believers but to serve as a guide to anyone seriously asking that question.  The book seeks to bring the reader to the core passages that discuss baptism.  The booklet can be found here.

Un1ty - Sermon Series

That They May Be One
By Kent Risley


We Are One In Christ
By Phil Sanders
Phil Sanders, of In Search of the Lord's Way, explores the declaration of unity in Christ written by Paul and inspired by God in Galatians 3:23-29.


Living As One
By Randy Roper
Unity. Jesus prayed for it. The early church modeled it. The New Testament commands it. Yet, the modern-day church seems to struggle to find unity.

The Home Field Disadvantage

The Home Field Disadvantage
Message by guest speaker: Dr. Doug Peters, Baugh Chair of Preaching, Oklahoma Christian University.


What is it about Jesus' message to his hometown crowd that almost gets him thrown off a cliff? It's a message that may make us uncomfortable, but it's something we need to hear. Luke 4.

Nothing Without God

Nothing Without God
Lucas Andrus and Garrett Marshall

College students share insights on the importance of life with God.

Beginnings And Blessings

Beginnings And Blessings
Jeremy Robertson and several others

Thinking about and praying for those in education. Our back-to-school prayer service for students, teachers, school administrators, educational personnel and home schoolers. Several leaders offer short messages about each group, and prayers of blessing for each group are led by shepherds.

Marriage Seminar - Series

10 Things for Husbands
Trey Morgan



10 Things for Wives
Trey Morgan



Traits of a Healthy Family
Trey Morgan

First Things FIRST - Series

Seek First His Kingdom
Randy Roper

Jesus used the word "first" to express a sense of urgency and priority with his teachings. This series looks at matters of "first" importance by Jesus in Matthew's Gospel.

First Go And Reconcile
Kent Risley

Many of us come prepared to worship God. But as Jesus points out, there may be a conflict with another person that needs to be handled first.

First Remove The Plank
Randy Roper

Jesus uses his words to paint an absurd, cartoonish picture of what it looks like when we point out the sin of others before coming to terms with our own sinfulness.

The First Will Be Last
Kent Risley

Consider others.

The First And Greatest Command
Randy Roper

Many of our biggest problems might just be heart problems. If Jesus were to give you a spiritual heart scan, what would he see?

Christ And Culture - Series

Understanding And Responding to the Culture
Randy Roper


First message in "Christ & Culture" series.
The men of Issachar understood the times and knew what Israel should do (1 Chron. 12:32). The Church today would be well-served to understand the times so we can know what to do to engage our culture for the cause of Christ.

“Responding to Governing Authorities”
Josh Kingcade

Josh has served the Memorial Road church in Edmond as Education Minister since June 2008. He earned his B.A. and M.Div. at OC, where he has also served as an adjunct instructor, teaching courses primarily in Old Testament and ministry. He is currently enrolled in a Doctor of Educational Ministry program at Columbia Theological Seminary. Josh is interested in Christian education and formation, and enjoys exploring different ways to effectively form disciples of Jesus Christ. Josh is married to Aubrey (daughter of Mark and Nancy Stansberry), and they have three children: Mariah, Jayden, and Myles.

Marriage And Sexual Ethics
Randy Roper

In many ways, our culture has written its own rules when it comes to love, marriage and sex. But as believers, we acknowledge God's design when it comes to these important areas of life.   

The Voice of the Culture (Media)
Jeremie Beller

How does the prevailing culture try to shape ideas and worldviews? The voice of the culture is media. How should the Church respond to the 'voice' of our culture?

Christ and Culture Panel Discussion
Josh, Kingcade, Jeremie Beller, and Randy Roper

Guest speakers in the special series discuss relevant topics and practical implications of Christ and culture.

From Reservation to Resolve

From Reservation to Resolve
Randy Roper
Original message was in three parts, integrated with songs, focused on the classic "doubt" story in John 20.

Jeremiah: Fire & Faith

I Put My Words in Your Mouth
Randy Roper
In this first message in our series on Jeremiah, Randy looks at the commissioning of the prophet Jeremiah. God gave him a message to proclaim.


Living Water and Broken Cisterns
Kent Risley
 Message #2 in series on Jeremiah


Return to Me
Randy Roper
 Message #3 in series on Jeremiah. Repentance is more than good intentions and the right words; it is a genuine change of one's heart and life.


I Have Been Watching
Randy Roper
 Text: Jeremiah 7 Topic: When it comes to faithfulness, having the "look" is no substitute for living the life.

In These I Delight
Kent Risley
 Jeremiah 9:23-26 Righteousness is not accomplished by us; it is provided to us by God through Christ.

The Plans I Have for You
Randy Roper


Jeremiah 29:11 is often plucked out of context and misapplied to an individual life of prosperity. What does God's promise of a plan for prosperity, hope, and a future really mean in the biblical context?

Next Week's Message - I Will Make A New Covenant
Kent Risley


Jeremiah 31

Blessed Assurance (Part 5)

Blessed Assurance (Part 5) http://www.audioevangelism.com/lessons/2011/transcripts/AE_2011_11_04_text.htm

Beyond A Shadow: Dealing with Doubt

Beyond A Shadow: Dealing with Doubt

February 2015

Sermon Audio

Caught in the Middle of Faith and Doubt by Randy Roper

 Doubts reside in the middle ground between complete, blind faith and total dismissal of God. Within that space is much tension. How do we handle that tension and the doubts of not having all our questions answered?

When God Doesn't Add Up by Dr. Jim Baird

 Jim Baird, an expert in Christian evidences, asks and provides insight for important questions related to faith and doubt, especially related to the often perceived clash between faith and science and reason.

When Others Doubt by Kent Risley

 How should you approach other people who wrestle with doubt?


From Reservation to Resolve by Randy Roper

Original message was in three parts, integrated with songs, focused on the classic "doubt" story in John 20.


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Be Strong - A Series from Joshua

Be Strong - A Series from Joshua

March-April 2013

Sermon Audio

Be Strong And Courageous by Randy Roper
In the first lesson in our series on Joshua, we look at how God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, and how we can all find strength and courage to face the unknown in life.

Today's Weather at Edmond Church of Christ

Easter Sunday 2015

Please be our guest 

at the Edmond Church of Christ 

Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 

Bible Class (9:30 am) & Worship (8:15 am or 10:40 am) 

Message: “How to Deal with Doubts and Hopelessness” 

Bible Hour for Children during worship 

Children 10 and under are also invited to the 

Easter Eggstravaganza 

2:00 pm North Parking Lot 

Egg Hunts, Bounce Houses, Games, Candy, Popcorn & the Easter Bunny

For more information on children's events, go to http://edmondchurchofchrist.com/#/news-events/easter-eggstravaganza

For more information of church events, go to http://edmondchurchofchrist.com