Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

On Monday night I spoke at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, where my friend, Dr. Tony Evans is pastor. The church is celebrating their 30th Anniversary this week. I have enjoyed speaking there several times in the past and always enjoy preaching there. This time I spoke from Revelation 4 on the topic, "The King And His Throne."

Anthony Evans sang a "mini-concert" that was the most powerful worship experience I've had in church in a long time. (Anthony is Tony Evan's son.) If you haven't heard his music, trust me, you need to go online and buy one of his C.D's immediately. Tears came to my eyes as I listened to him worship through music and, in the process, lead us all into a powerful awareness of our Father's presence and love.

Kirk Franklin is also a member of that church and I had the chance to visit with him for a little while. I so admire Kirk. He has sold more gospel albums than anybody in history, won Grammy Awards, and has a worldwide ministry through his music that is mind-boggling, yet he maintains a humilty and evident passion for Christ that is rare.

Kirk's testimony is that God used Grace Walk to set him free from pornography by teaching him his identity in Christ. You can read his story in "Contemporary Christian Music Magazine" by clicking this link. His is an amazing story of grace.

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship began in the Evans' living room with 10 people and now has over 7000 members. The church is reaching out to the Dallas area in many creative ways, such as adopting over 70 public schools. The ministry is called "Project Turnaround." You can learn more about it by clicking this link.

When they dedicated their 172,000 square foot Educational Building used for youth and children's ministry, Preident Bush spoke at the church and called Oak Cliff "a model for the nation." I agree. What God is doing through this group of Christians is amazing.