Joel Harder
Ten Shortest Books Series
Why study the short books: The Bible is a collection of many unique books which collectively tell one story of God’s nature and power as...
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Joel Harder
- Jul 30, 2019
- 1 min
Five Crowns
Below are downloadable PDF outlines for the Five Crowns Study, taught in the Oklahoma State Capitol Tuesday Devotion, Summer 2019. Five...
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Joel Harder
- Jul 2, 2019
- 5 min
How to Pray 2 Chronicles 7:14
Thursday, July 4, is Independence Day, where Americans celebrate the courage and resolve that birthed the nation. For many evangelical...
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Joel Harder
- Feb 8, 2019
- 4 min
Last of Human Freedoms
Devotional Message delivered to the Oklahoma House of Representatives on February 7, 2019. ***TRANSCRIPT*** The Last of Human Freedoms OK...
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Joel Harder
- Jan 10, 2019
- 2 min
Invocation | First Joint Session of 57th Oklahoma Legislature
Dr. Harder delivered the invocation for the first joint session of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature on January 8, 2019 in Oklahoma City....
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Joel Harder
- Nov 29, 2018
- 3 min
Invocation, OK House Swearing-in Ceremony (VIDEO)
******TRANSCRIPT****** Thank you, Mr. Speaker, We gather together this morning, first of all with a heart of thankfulness. We are...
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Joel Harder
- Oct 30, 2018
- 2 min
Election Day | Three Ways to Pray
The midterm election is almost upon us. For many in the political arena working feverishly in the final hours, November 6 couldn’t come...
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Joel Harder
- Oct 22, 2018
- 3 min
For Election Day: An Old Command
Living in a representative democracy is an extraordinary blessing. As citizens, we each get a vote and we each have a voice. It’s not the...
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Joel Harder
- Sep 24, 2018
- 1 min
Certainty of Christian Hope
***TRANSCRIPT*** We’ve seen the despair and brokenness in the world… Humanitarian crises like the Syrian refugees fleeing their war-torn...
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Joel Harder
- Jul 6, 2018
- 3 min
Rest is For Our Good
Summer is in full swing and social media feeds are crowded with pictures of road trips and family vacations. Pictures depicting fun...
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Joel Harder
- Jun 8, 2018
- 3 min
Christians Should Mourn Better than Anyone
news of Anthony Bourdain’s death. He was a beloved writer, chef, and CNN travel host. Saddened not only by the loss of life, the news is...
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Joel Harder
- Apr 12, 2018
- 5 min
Message to OK House of Representatives | Taming the Tongue
Taming the Tongue | Message to Oklahoma House of Representatives from Capitol Commission Oklahoma on Vimeo. ***Transcript ***...
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Joel Harder
- Apr 6, 2018
- 4 min
Prayer from the OK House Floor | April 2-6
I am privileged from time to time to serve as the Chaplain of the OK House of Representatives. In this capacity, I am invited to offer...
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Joel Harder
- Apr 6, 2018
- 5 min
Prayers from the OK House Floor | March 19-22
I am privileged from time to time to serve as the Chaplain of the OK House of Representatives. In this capacity, I am invited to offer...
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Joel Harder
- Mar 29, 2018
- 2 min
Past Speaking Engagements
This post keeps a running list of previous speaking engagements previously recorded on the Speaking & Preaching Page of this site. Recent...
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Joel Harder
- Dec 19, 2017
- 3 min
The Joy of Christmas belongs to God
It is no coincidence that for a great many people who cherish Christmas, it is not the presents or the parties, the music or even the...
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Joel Harder
- Dec 13, 2017
- 6 min
Advent Hope: To Stand before Holy God
We enter advent season at the Oklahoma State Capitol – and we are studying the book of Ephesians. If you have a Bible, you could pull up...
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Joel Harder
- Dec 12, 2017
- 3 min
Advent Peace
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called...
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Joel Harder
- Oct 16, 2017
- 6 min
Court Affirms Legislative Prayer: So Let us Pray
Three Ways to Engage Government Leaders through Prayer A federal court reaffirmed the constitutionality of prayer in the legislature last...
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Joel Harder
- Sep 26, 2017
- 6 min
Worship | Capitol Commission Gathering
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Chorus Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul ...
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