Joel HarderAug 26, 20191 minTen Shortest Books SeriesWhy 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 He redeems and prepa...
Joel HarderJul 30, 20191 minFive CrownsBelow are downloadable PDF outlines for the Five Crowns Study, taught in the Oklahoma State Capitol Tuesday Devotion, Summer 2019. Five Crowns_Introduction F...
Joel HarderJul 2, 20195 minHow to Pray 2 Chronicles 7:14Thursday, July 4, is Independence Day, where Americans celebrate the courage and resolve that birthed the nation. For many evangelical churches across the co...
Joel HarderFeb 8, 20194 minLast of Human FreedomsDevotional Message delivered to the Oklahoma House of Representatives on February 7, 2019. ***TRANSCRIPT*** The Last of Human Freedoms OK House Devotional Me...
Joel HarderJan 10, 20192 minInvocation | First Joint Session of 57th Oklahoma LegislatureDr. Harder delivered the invocation for the first joint session of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature on January 8, 2019 in Oklahoma City. ***TRANSCRIPT*** Heaven...
Joel HarderNov 29, 20183 minInvocation, 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 grateful for the many ways w...
Joel HarderOct 30, 20182 minElection Day | Three Ways to PrayThe midterm election is almost upon us. For many in the political arena working feverishly in the final hours, November 6 couldn’t come soon enough. Much is ...
Joel HarderOct 22, 20183 minFor Election Day: An Old CommandLiving 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 case everywhere and...
Joel HarderSep 24, 20181 minCertainty of Christian Hope***TRANSCRIPT*** We’ve seen the despair and brokenness in the world… Humanitarian crises like the Syrian refugees fleeing their war-torn country, racial tens...
Joel HarderJul 6, 20183 minRest is For Our GoodSummer is in full swing and social media feeds are crowded with pictures of road trips and family vacations. Pictures depicting fun adventures visiting exoti...
Joel HarderJun 8, 20183 minChristians Should Mourn Better than Anyonenews 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 Bourdain died taking...
Joel HarderApr 12, 20185 minMessage to OK House of Representatives | Taming the TongueTaming the Tongue | Message to Oklahoma House of Representatives from Capitol Commission Oklahoma on Vimeo. ***Transcript *** Inspirational Message and Praye...
Joel HarderApr 6, 20184 minPrayer from the OK House Floor | April 2-6I 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 the invocation each da...
Joel HarderApr 6, 20185 minPrayers from the OK House Floor | March 19-22I 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 the invocation each da...
Joel HarderMar 29, 20182 minPast Speaking EngagementsThis post keeps a running list of previous speaking engagements previously recorded on the Speaking & Preaching Page of this site. Recent Engagements March 2...
Joel HarderDec 19, 20173 minThe Joy of Christmas belongs to GodIt 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 Christmas bonus that th...
Joel HarderDec 13, 20176 minAdvent Hope: To Stand before Holy GodWe 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 the first chapter – ...
Joel HarderDec 12, 20173 minAdvent PeaceFor 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 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,...
Joel HarderOct 16, 20176 minCourt Affirms Legislative Prayer: So Let us PrayThree Ways to Engage Government Leaders through Prayer A federal court reaffirmed the constitutionality of prayer in the legislature last week (Oct. 11) upho...
Joel HarderSep 26, 20176 minWorship | Capitol Commission Gathering10,000 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 I’ll worship Your holy ...
