Church in the Wild Pt. 3

Ever since this started I’ve had this thought circling around in my head about “Church in the Wild.” Church that’s clean. Church that doesn’t have all the bells and whistles. Now, not that all the bells and whistles are bad. I am a fan of all the bells and whistles. But are the bells and whistles the event or is Jesus the event?

Well, now we are gonna find out. Starting March 5th - April 9th, while the building we signed a lease for is being prepared for us, we are going to temporarily have service in the Boomer Room at the Embassy Suites in Norman on Sundays at 10 AM. It will be acoustic Worship. Just me, my guitar, and Kayla. Then I’ll preach and give a salvation altar call.

For so long I have been a part of creating such a big experience when it comes to church, and if I’m being honest this makes me kind of nervous. It actually makes me feel kind of exposed because there won’t be any bells and whistles to hide behind. No big sound system. No lights. No amazing LED screens that make everything look better. Just Kayla and me.

But then I remember Matthew 18:20 from the Amplified Bible, “20 For where two or three are gathered in My name [meeting together as My followers], I am there among them.” And that is all we need.

I once felt like I was always telling people Jesus is the answer. And I remember thinking people are going to think that’s not good enough. Then the reality struck me. If Jesus as the answer isn’t good enough then it’s because you don’t really know Jesus. See, Jesus is the only name that can save us. It’s by His stripes we are healed. Jesus is the name that every tongue will confess. Jesus is the name that every knee will bow to. When He is in our midst then we have everything we need.

I love the lights, the screens, the ginormous sound system, and all the other bells and whistles. But they aren’t the event. They are not what changes the hearts and minds of people. They are not what allows us to come face to face with our sin and see our need for repentance. No. That is Jesus and only Jesus.

So, join us March 5th -April 9th T 10 AM at the Embassy Suites in Norman, and let’s encounter Jesus together.

As always, I want to say thank you to everyone who has been praying for us and supporting us! It means the world. We could not do it without you. If you would like to give to Legacy City Church you can click the “Give” button at the bottom of the page. We thank you for your continued prayers and support. God bless.