Series
9:03 | A Gospel Response to Tragedy
3 messages
- Apr 282026
From Blast to Breakthrough | Lamentations 3:19-24
From Blast to Breakthrough: Moving into the 9:03 | Lamentations 3:19–24 | Heath A. Thomas What do you do when life hits 9:02? In this message, Heath A. Thomas walks through pain, prayer, and hope from Lamentations 3:19–24. Drawing from the tragedy of the Oklahoma City bombing and the 2023 tornado at Oklahoma Baptist University, this sermon shows how God meets people in suffering and leads them forward. ⸻ Key Truths 1. Name your pain Scripture does not ignore suffering. It gives language to it. Guilt, betrayal, fear, loss, isolation. You cannot move forward if you refuse to acknowledge what is real. 2. Push toward prayer Lament is biblical. God is not distant. He hears and responds. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the first response. 3. Hope in God Hope is not grounded in circumstances but in God’s character. His love is faithful. His mercy is renewed daily. His faithfulness does not fail. ⸻ Core Scripture Lamentations 3:22–23 “Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” ⸻ Central Idea Everyone experiences 9:02 moments—sudden pain, loss, and disruption. Because of Jesus, 9:03 is possible. God does not remain distant from suffering. He entered it through Christ, bringing forgiveness, restoration, and lasting hope. ⸻ If you are in a difficult season You are not alone. Your pain has a place to go. God hears you. There is real hope.
- Apr 142026
From Rubble to Renewal | 9:03 Sermon Series | Oklahoma City Bombing | Romans 8:28
On April 19, 1995 at 9:02 AM, everything changed in Oklahoma City. The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building took 168 lives, including 19 children, and shook a nation. But 9:02 wasn’t the end. At 9:03, something else began. Hope. Unity. The Oklahoma Standard. In this powerful message, we walk through the reality that every person has a “9:02 moment”—a moment when life falls apart. Whether it’s loss, diagnosis, betrayal, or broken dreams, chaos comes. The question is: what leads you through it? This sermon dives into: • The story and impact of the Oklahoma City bombing • The difference between 9:02 (pain) and 9:03 (hope) • Why God doesn’t call evil “good,” but still works through it • The truth of Romans 8:28 and who it’s really for • How to keep faith in the driver’s seat, not your circumstances • Real stories of survival, resilience, and miracles • How to build deep roots so your faith survives life’s hardest moments Key Scripture: Romans 8:28 — God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. You may be in a 9:02 right now. You may still be processing pain. But this message is a reminder: God meets you in the rubble—and leads you to renewal. ⸻ If this message encouraged you: Like, subscribe, and share it with someone walking through a 9:02 moment. Join us in person or online Find more at: https://togetherwechurch.churchcenter.com
- Apr 52026
9:03 | A Gospel Response to Tragedy (New Series Starting April 12)
At the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, time tells a story. 9:01 was normal life. 9:02 was the moment a bombing shattered our city and took innocent lives. 9:03 was when a community chose to move forward with courage and compassion. We honor every life impacted by 9:02 with deep respect. But the story doesn’t end there. Every one of us faces moments when everything breaks. Not the same, but real. And the question is what comes next. The gospel answers that. Jesus stepped into our worst moment, taking our sin and the weight of evil on Himself at the cross. Three days later, He rose from the grave. That is 9:03. Not ignoring pain, but redeeming it. If you are in a 9:02 moment, God has not left you. Your story is not over. In Christ, you are not defined by what broke you, but by what He is redeeming. Join us for 9:03, a new sermon series about suffering, redemption, and the hope found in Jesus. 📍 620 N Cemetery Rd, Yukon, OK ⏰ Sundays at 8am, 9:30am, 11am, or 12:30pm 👉 Plan your visit: https://togetherwechurch.com/new-here Bring someone with you.