First Christian Church Morris, Ok

First Christian Church Morris, Ok We are disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.

As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us -Disciples identity statement.

09/08/2026

9-6-26 Sermon with Tim Craighton. Welcome back, Pastor Tim! 🙏❤️ We’ve missed you and are so thankful to see you feeling better and back with your church family!

**GO TO THEM FIRST**
📖 *Matthew 18:15–20*

Jesus gave us a pretty clear process for handling conflict.

If someone has wronged you, **go to that person first. One-on-one.**

He didn’t say:
Post about it on Facebook.
Tell everyone else what happened.
Send the group text.
Gather people who will agree with your side.
Make a vague post and hope they know it’s about them. 👀

He said, **“go and point out their fault, just between the two of you.”** — Matthew 18:15

Imagine how different our churches, families, friendships, and communities would look if we actually followed that instruction.

Matthew 18:15–20 teaches us that reconciliation should begin privately and personally. If that doesn’t work, then others may become involved—not to create sides or spread gossip, but to seek truth, accountability, and restoration.

That can be hard in today’s world.

We live in a time when it takes only seconds to post our frustration for hundreds of people to see, but sometimes it takes a lot more courage to sit across from one person and have an honest conversation.

**But Christians are called to be different.**

The worse our world gets, the greater our stand as Christians needs to be.

Not louder just for the sake of being loud.
Not harsher.
Not more judgmental.

But **more Christlike.**

More willing to forgive.
More willing to speak truth in love.
More willing to handle conflict Biblically.
More willing to go directly to someone instead of talking about them.
More willing to seek reconciliation instead of winning an argument.

And then Jesus gives us this beautiful reminder:

**“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”** — Matthew 18:20

Even in the uncomfortable conversations.
Even in disagreements.
Even when reconciliation is difficult.

**Christ is there.**

Before we post it, share it, text it, or tell someone else about it… maybe we should ask ourselves:

**Have I gone to them first?**

The world already knows how to divide.

Let’s show them what it looks like to follow Jesus. ✝️❤️

08/30/2026

8/30/26 Sermon with Kyle Gregorio
**An Enduring Heart** 🏃‍♂️🏁❤️
*Hebrews 12:1–3*

A marathon isn’t won in the first mile.

At the beginning, the runners are fresh, the crowd is cheering, and the finish line feels possible. But somewhere along the course, the legs get heavy. The excitement fades. The road feels long. And the runner has to decide: **Will I keep going?**

The Christian life can feel a lot like that.

Hebrews 12 tells us to **run with perseverance the race marked out for us**, laying aside the things that weigh us down and keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.

Jesus knew what was waiting for Him at the cross. He knew the pain, the rejection, the suffering, and the sacrifice that were ahead. Yet Scripture says He endured the cross **“for the joy set before Him.”**

Jesus looked beyond the suffering to what was on the other side.

The joy of fulfilling the Father’s will.
The joy of redemption.
The joy of bringing His children home. ❤️

That is what an enduring heart does.

It doesn’t pretend the race isn’t hard. It simply refuses to let the difficulty of the current mile become greater than the promise of the finish line.

Maybe you’re in a hard stretch of your race right now. Maybe you’re tired. Maybe the finish line feels farther away than it once did.

**Keep your eyes on Jesus.**

Don’t run only by what you feel today. Run with your heart fixed on the joy God has placed before you.

One more step.
One more prayer.
One more day of faithfulness.

The race won’t last forever.

**Keep running. The finish line is ahead. 🏁**

08/30/2026

8/23/26 Sermon with Kyle Gregorio
Who Are You?
📖 Ephesians 1:1–14

The world gives us plenty of ways to define ourselves—by our job, our mistakes, our successes, our family, our past, or even by what other people think of us.

But Ephesians 1 reminds us that our true identity is found somewhere much deeper.

Who are you?

You are chosen.
You are loved.
You are adopted into God’s family.
You are redeemed and forgiven through Christ.
You are blessed with every spiritual blessing.
And you are sealed with the Holy Spirit, a promise that you belong to Him.

Before you accomplished anything, before you proved yourself to anyone, God already knew you and loved you.

So when the world tries to put a label on you, remember the name that matters most:

You belong to Jesus.

Your past may be part of your story, but it does not have the final word. Your failures do not define you. Your circumstances do not determine your worth.

God does.

Today, ask yourself: Who am I allowing to define me—the world, or the One who created me?

Come worship with us as we open Ephesians 1:1–14 and discover the answer to a question we all need to ask:

“Who Are You?” ❤️🙏

08/13/2026

8-9-26 Sermon with Kyle Gregorio. We are grateful to Kyle for sharing this message, “Don’t Forget to Remember,” while Pastor Tim was out recovering. Thank you for stepping in and blessing us with God’s Word.

Don’t Forget to Remember
📖 2 Peter 1:12–21

It’s easy to forget what we already know.

We get busy. We get distracted. Life gets loud. And sometimes the truths that once felt so clear begin to fade into the background.

In 2 Peter 1, Peter tells believers that he intends to keep reminding them of the truth—even though they already know it. Why? Because some things are simply too important to forget.

Peter had seen the glory of Jesus with his own eyes. He had heard the voice of God. His faith wasn’t built on “cleverly invented stories.” It was built on the truth of who Jesus is.

And Peter knew that after he was gone, believers would need to remember.

Maybe we do too.

Remember what God has already brought you through.
Remember the prayers He has answered.
Remember the promises in His Word.
Remember the grace that saved you.
Remember that when life feels uncertain, God’s Word is still certain.

Peter describes God’s Word as “a light shining in a dark place.” What a beautiful reminder for us today.

The world may change. Circumstances may change. Feelings may change.

But God’s truth does not.

So today, don’t just learn something new.

Take time to remember what you already know.

❤️ Jesus is Lord. God is faithful. His Word is true. And His promises are worth holding onto.

08/03/2026

7-26-26 Sermon with Pastor Tim Craighton
What Is Heaven Like?
Matthew 13:44–46

Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to a treasure hidden in a field and to a pearl of great value. When each man discovered what he had found, he joyfully gave up everything else to have it.

Heaven is not simply a beautiful place we hope to visit someday. It is life in the presence of God—where sin, pain, fear, and death no longer have the final word. Nothing this world offers can compare to the joy of knowing Christ and spending eternity with Him.

The men in these parables did not walk away feeling cheated by what they surrendered. They were filled with joy because they had found something worth far more.

Following Jesus may require us to release old habits, selfish desires, pride, or plans we thought we needed. But what we gain in Him is greater than anything we leave behind.

What is heaven like? It is a treasure beyond price—and Jesus has made the way for us to receive it.

08/03/2026

8/2/26 Sermon with Tim Craighton
Enough
Matthew 14:13–21

The disciples looked at five loaves and two fish and saw what was missing. Jesus looked at the same small offering and saw enough.

He took what they had, blessed it, broke it, and multiplied it. Thousands were fed—and there were still twelve baskets left over.

We often tell ourselves:

“I don’t have enough time.”
“I don’t have enough strength.”
“I don’t have enough money.”
“I’m not talented enough.”
“My faith isn’t strong enough.”

But Jesus is not asking us to supply the miracle. He is asking us to place what we have in His hands.

What seems small in our hands can become more than enough in His. Bring Him your gifts, your time, your resources, and even your weaknesses. Trust Him to bless them, use them, and multiply them for His purpose.

You may not feel like enough—but Jesus is.

07/20/2026

7/19/26, Sermon with Tim Craighton

**Pulling Weeds**
*Matthew 13:24–30*

In the parable of the wheat and the weeds, Jesus tells of a field where good seed was planted, but weeds appeared among the wheat. The workers wanted to pull the weeds immediately, but the owner warned them that they might uproot the wheat too.

We often feel the same way. We want God to remove every problem, expose every wrong, and deal with every person who seems to be causing harm. But Jesus reminds us that judgment belongs to God. He sees what we cannot see, knows every heart, and understands the full story.

Our job is not to spend all our time pulling weeds. Our job is to keep growing, producing good fruit, and trusting God with the harvest.

Do not let the weeds around you keep you from becoming the wheat God planted you to be.

**“Let both grow together until the harvest.” — Matthew 13:30**

07/16/2026

We initiated the book of Esther last night for Bible Study sessions. 📖

Boundaries in a World Without Direction

In Esther chapter 1, Queen Vashti was ordered to appear before the king and his guests so they could admire her beauty.👑 She refused, even though she knew there could be consequences.

Her decision speaks powerfully to our world today.

We live in a culture where personal desires are often placed above dignity, modesty, commitment, and obedience to God. When spiritual guidance is missing, right and wrong can become based on feelings, popularity, or convenience.

That is why godly boundaries matter.

A boundary says, “I will not participate in what dishonors God, compromises my values, or allows others to treat me without respect.”

The world may call biblical standards old-fashioned, judgmental, or unnecessary. But without moral and spiritual direction, people can easily lose their sense of identity, purpose, and responsibility.

Vashti reminds us that standing for what is right may cost us approval, comfort, or opportunity. Still, it is better to face temporary consequences than to surrender our dignity and convictions.

We need more than society’s changing standards. We need the unchanging truth of God’s Word to guide our choices, relationships, and boundaries.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2

07/13/2026

7/12/26 Sermon with Tim Craighton
**The Sower and the Seed**
*Matthew 13:1–23*

In this parable, Jesus tells of a farmer who went out to sow seed. The same seed was scattered, but it landed on four different kinds of soil.

Some fell along the path and was quickly taken away. Some fell on rocky ground, where it sprang up quickly but had no deep roots. Some fell among thorns, where worries and the desire for worldly things choked it out. But some fell on good soil, where it grew and produced a plentiful harvest.

The seed represents the Word of God, and the soil represents the condition of our hearts.

God’s Word is always good. The question is: **How are we receiving it?**

Are our hearts too hard to listen?
Are our roots too shallow to remain faithful when life becomes difficult?
Are worries, busyness, money, or distractions choking out our spiritual growth?
Or are we allowing God’s Word to take root, grow, and produce fruit in our lives?

A fruitful life does not happen by accident. It begins with a heart that is open, teachable, and willing to obey.

Today, let us ask God to soften our hearts, deepen our roots, remove the thorns, and help us become good soil.

**“Whoever has ears, let them hear.” — Matthew 13:9**

07/06/2026

7/5/26 Sermon with Tim Craighton The Curse of the Unsatisfied
Matthew 11:1-19

In Matthew 11, John the Baptist is in prison, facing circumstances he probably did not expect. So he sends a question to Jesus: “Are You the One?”

Jesus does not shame John for asking. He points him back to the evidence: the blind see, the lame walk, the sick are healed, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached.

Even when life is hard, God is still working.

But then Jesus describes a generation that could not be satisfied. John came living simply, and they criticized him. Jesus came eating with people, and they criticized Him too.

John was too strict.
Jesus was too gracious.
John was too separate.
Jesus was too close.

The problem was not the messenger. The problem was the heart.

That is the curse of the unsatisfied.

An unsatisfied heart will always find something to complain about, even when God is standing right in front of it.

May we not miss Jesus because we are too busy finding fault.

Lord, give us humble hearts that recognize Your work, trust You in the waiting, and receive what You are doing right in front of us.

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501 S 3rd
Morris, OK
74445

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Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 12:30pm

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