EDMOND'S FIRST

learning center

Pastor's Learning Center includes, Sunday Worship Services, Formations Bible Studies, Training Videos, plus additional resources.

PASTORS OUTLINES
PASTOR'S OUTLINES
PASTORS PODCASTS

Including Speak the Truth, Ask the Pastor, and Engaging the Mind, follow and share:

PODCASTS
PASTORS FAMILY WORSHIP GUIDE MESSAGE

Pastor shows the importance of having family worship time in the home. What impact on future generations this one simple act can have. Pastor walks you through what it looks like in his home.

YOUTUBE
THE GATHERING RESOURCES

Download PDF's of the following resources below:

  • Pastor Recommended Resources for Family Devotions
  • Format for Family Worship
  • Family Prayer Guide
FAMILY DEVOTIONS
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

This playlist contains songs that are appropriate for family worship.

PLAYLIST
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHURCH MEMBER

Becoming a member of a church is very important. Ten Biblical reasons to worship in person include:

  • You are not made for long-distance relationships.
  • You are made for interdependent relationships.
  • You are being drawn by the Spirit.
  • You are part of a spiritual family.
  • You are made to participate in the sacred preaching moment.
  • You are made to sing with others.
  • You are made to enjoy baptisms communion.
  • You have a job to do, a ministry to fulfill.
  • Your worship is your witness.
  • Your greeting of others changes lives.

DOWNLOAD the entire brochure PDF:

CHURCH MEMBER
CONNECTION GROUP TRAINING VIDEOS

Select from the links below for training resources.

MARRIAGE
GRIEF
CRITICAL SPIRIT
WEDNESDAY OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE

Pastor Blake is leading a Wednesday Formations Bible study "Overview of the Bible". Meet in Fellowship Hall from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Study notes are available at the Bible study. Wednesdays offers activities for all ages. Follow:

FORMATIONS
NOTES ARCHIVE
Sunday Messages
PASTOR BLAKE GIDEON

SUNDAY messages

Join Pastor Blake each Sunday morning at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM in the Worship Center. Also available live online on Facebook @edmondsfirst and LIVESTREAM. Catch up on past messages by following the YouTube playlist.

REVIVAL

There's something truly special about old-time revivals. The sense of community and togetherness that comes from gathering with others to worship and praise unlike anything else. There's just something so timeless and meaningful about coming together to celebrate our faith, singing, testimonies, and good gospel preaching.

  • What does revival truly mean and how can it be experienced in our modern world?
  • The Church may have become stagnant in its growth and outreach efforts.
  • Identifying the root causes of potential problems is essential.
  • Hearts are set ablaze with a passion for God and a desire to share His love with others.
  • Unity in the church is a witness to the world of Christ love.

o request this book, contact the Church Office at Edmond's First, 405-341-0253, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or download a PDF file below.

DOWNLOAD REVIVAL PDF   ❯ 

FROM A PASTOR TO HIS CONGREGATION

Truths I want you to learn and teach others.
Teaching truth and training hearts is the primary responsibility of every pastor. It is also the primary responsibility of every individual and every parent. We are called to make disciples. It can be hard sometimes to know where to begin. The purpose of this book is to help you in your discipleship process. You can study is as an individual to help you grow spiritually. Or you can use it to disciple someone else in a small group setting.

To request this book, contact the Church Office at Edmond's First, 405-341-0253, or. The Church Office is available Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

reflecting on the word of god

A 40-Day Devotional
Written from a compilation of sermons Pastor Blake Gideon preached from Matthew and Mark, this devotional will help you to reflect on the Word of God. Each day's entry explains the meaning of a short passage of scripture and helps you to apply it to your life that day. Along with the scriptures and prayer, this book will help you have a fruitful quiet time.

To order this $5 book, contact the Church Office at Edmond's First, 405-341-0253, or. The Church Office is available Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

soaring with eagles

The Priority of Prayer
You are not alone. This book sets out to empower you to soar with the eagles and take your prayers to a whole new level. Using Biblical, theological, historical, and personal viewpoints, each aspect of prayer is unraveled. Starting with the family altar, you will learn practical steps to use in your prayer life to give you hope, sustaining power, and preparedness for spiritual warfare and intercession.

Your struggle can be over. You can learn how to effectively increase your understanding and hunger for prayer today.

AMAZON   ❯ BARNES & NOBLE  ❯ 

unvarnished truth

Life's Greatest Story
What is truth? A lot of people have asked that question through the ages. Unfortunately, our own opinions or desires often obscure the truth. For many, truth can become whatever we want to believe.

In much the same way as a person strips away the layers of old paint or varnish to get the original beauty of a priceless antique, this book seeks to remove all the layers of lies and opinions that clog our culture, to get to the unvarnished truth of what really matters. Through this process, we'll see that the truth in Christ becomes our greatest story.

It is time to rediscover the unvarnished truth about God and accept Jesus' challenge to share the truth with others.

AMAZON   ❯ BARNES & NOBLE  ❯ 

identity

Living Your Life With Influential Purpose
I believe the first step for any Christian is to know who they are in Christ. If this first step is missed or perhaps later forgotten, it can lead to a life of continual frustration, disappointment, and even depression.

Every human being on the face of the earth has an established identity - and that means you. I am not talking about your name, social security number, or even your fingerprint; I'm talking about the way you see yourself and the words you speak to yourself.  Because of the sin of mankind, we as humans tend to compare ourselves to others and speak self-defeating words in our mind. But I have great news for you: your internal negative dialogue can change! And this is what this book is all about

AMAZON   ❯ BARNES & NOBLE  ❯ 

what baptists believe

And Why They Believe It
A Summary of the Key Doctrines of the Baptist Faith Supported by Scripture, this is a Church Training guide to better understand doctrines such as:

* The Existence of God
* The Existence of the Trinity
* The Existence of the Son
* Man and Sin
* Salvation
* Baptism
* Lord's Supper
* and many more.

To order this $5 book, contact the Church Office at Edmond's First, 405-341-0253, or. The Church Office is available Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.