This is a collection of sermons from Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. Learn more at www.mysumc.org.
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“The Journeys of Paul - Third Missionary Journey: Practicing the Basics” Acts 19:1-10 Rev. John Allen looks at Paul’s third missionary journey for important basics to our own faith journey. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“The Journeys of Paul - Second Missionary Journey: Expanding the Gospel” Acts 16:19-26 Rev. John Allen explores the unexpected path of Paul’s second missionary journey in expanding the gospel. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“The Journeys of Paul - First Missionary Journey: Follow” Acts 13:1-3 Rev. John Allen looks at lessons we can learn from looking at Paul’s first missionary journey. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“The Journeys of Paul - The Conversion of Paul: Listening to God’s Voice” Acts 9:1-9 Rev. John Allen uses Paul’s conversion as a way of asking if we’re listening for God’s voice. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“A Friend We Can Trust” Mark 4:35-41 Rev. Jana Morales uses the example of Jesus’ calling the storm to show we can trust him. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. Jana Morales
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“The Peace of God” Luke 6:27-31, Isaiah 2:2-4 Rev. JohnAllen looks at the violence of the Old Testament in relation to what we know about the peace of God. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“The Hope The World Needs” Isaiah 35:1-10 Rev. JohnAllen talks about the hope shared by Isaiah in the Old Testament that still applies to us today. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Don’t Forget to Remember” Mark 8:14-21, Matthew 6:31-34 Rev. Jana Morales encourages us to remember what God is doing in our lives and build our faith around that. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. Jana Morales
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“What Does the Lord Require?” Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 2:1-4, 41-42 Rev. John Allen discusses what the Lord requires of us. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Holy Plans” Jeremiah 29:11-13, Matthew 10:29-31 Rev. John Allen talks about the plans that God has for each of us. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John. Allen
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“The 4:8 Principle - Guard Your Heart and Live With Gratitude” Luke 6:43-45 Rev. John Allen offers examines the expected results of living a life of gratitude. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“The 4:8 Principle - Take Command of Your Emotional Life” Ephesians 3:14-21 Rev. John Allen offers five steps to taking command of our emotional lives and create a joy-filled life. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“The 4:8 Principle - The Power of Controlling Your Thoughts” Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:1-2 Rev. John Allen explores the power of focusing our mind on God and on things that produce joy. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Youth Sunday” For Youth Sunday, Rylie Jenkins discusses the impact of a mission trip, Aiden Dellos examines the importance of community, and Tyson Cathey reflects on forgiveness. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Write Your Own Headlines” Colossians 3:1-3 Rev. Jana Morales challenges us to focus on life from a Christ perspective instead of letting the headlines get to us. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. Jana Morales
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“Seeing the Real Jesus - The Best is Yet to Come: Eyes Wide Open” John 20:1-18 Rev. John Allen asks the question of where we are in our belief process as we celebrate the joy of Easter. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Seeing the Real Jesus - Palm Sunday: A Day of Expectation” Matthew 21:1-11 Rev. John Allen looks at the significance of Palm Sunday as we look forward to Holy Week. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Seeing the Real Jesus - From Betrayal to Forgiveness: The Trial and Denial of Jesus” Mark 14:53-54, 66-72 Rev. Jana Morales continues our Lent message series reflecting on Peter’s denial and how we deny Jesus in our own lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org…
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“Seeing the Real Jesus - The Cost: The Betrayal and Arrest” John 18:1-11 Rev. John Allen continues our Lent message series with a look at Jesus’ arrest and what it means for our lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Seeing the Real Jesus - Remember: The Last Supper” Mark 14:22-25, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 Corinthians 11:26 Rev. John Allen continues our Lent message series exploring the meaning of Jesus’ Last Supper. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Seeing the Real Jesus - Full Court Press: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane” Mark 14:32-42 Rev. John Allen continues our Lent message series with a closer look at the story of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Seeing the Real Jesus - Adoration: The Anointing at Bethany” Mark 14:3-9 Rev. John Allen kicks off our Lent message series exploring the impact of a woman’s anointing of Jesus. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Growing in Faith - Step 6: When Life is Not Fair” Matthew 5:11-12 Rev. John Allen wraps up our message series on the Beatitudes with a look at how the Bible says we should handle persecution. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Growing in Faith - Step 5: If You Go, We All Go” Matthew 5:9 Rev. John Allen continues our message series on the Beatitudes exploring what it should look like to be a peacemaker. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Growing in Faith - Step 4: Cleaning Out the Closet” Matthew 5:8 Rev. John Allen continues our message series on the Beatitudes with a look at making room in our hearts for the things of God. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Growing in Faith - Step 3: Living for God & Others” Matthew 5:3-12 Rev. John Allen continues our message series on the Beatitudes exploring where our priorities lie and how we can move one step closer to a stronger relationship with God. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www…
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“Growing in Faith - Step 2: Wild Horses Under Control” Matthew 5:3-12 Rev. John Allen continues our message series on the Beatitudes with a look at the true meaning of meekness and how it can play a significant role in our lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.o…
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“Growing in Faith - Step 1: Admitting Our Need” Matthew 5:3-4 Rev. John Allen kicks off our message series son the Beatitudes with a reminder about the positive results of humility. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Christmastide is Here!” Romans 12:1-2 Rev. Jana Morales offers and encouragement about the continuing hope of Christmas. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. Jana Morales
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“The Call of Christmas: The Cry That Changes Everything” Rev. John Allen encourages us to recognize the impact that Jesus’ birth had on the world. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“The Call of Christmas: Led by God” Matthew 1:18-24 Rev. John Allen looks at Joseph’s role in Jesus’ story and how it applies to our lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“The Call of Christmas: Only Love” Isaiah 9:2,6 Rev. John Allen wraps up our Lessons & Carols service with a message about making sure we don’t miss the true meaning of Christmas. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“The Call of Christmas: Finding Hope in the Longest Night” Luke 1:67-80. Rev. John Allen kicks off our Advent message series with a look at Zechariah’s significance in Jesus’ story. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“The Call to Thanksgiving: Thankful in All Things” Luke 17:11-19. Rev. Jana Morales talks about the importance of being thankful no matter our situation or circumstances. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. Jana Morales
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“The Call to Thanksgiving: Sun Tested” Philippians 1:9-11. Rev. John Allen talks about finding gratitude and happiness through being tested. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Here I Am, Lord! For God” Matthew 9:35-38 Rev. John Allen answers the question of what our faith is for and challenges us to show up for the work Jesus is calling us to. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Here I Am, Lord! Send Me” James 2:14-20, 26, Romans 12:1 Rev. John Allen looks at the relationship between faith and works. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Here I Am, Lord! Plugged Into the Power” Acts 1:7-8 Rev. John Allen emphasizes the importance of plugging into the power of the Holy Spirit. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John. Allen
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“Here I Am, Lord! Finding Our Call” Ephesians 4:11-16 Rev. John Allen kicks off our stewardship series with a look at finding our call. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Holy Rhythms in a Habitual Routine” Acts 2:42-47 Rev. Jana Morales looks at how spiritual disciplines can create holy habits in out daily routines. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. Jana Morales
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“The Circle Maker - Think Long: The Speed of Prayer” Daniel 10:10-12 Rev. John Allen wraps up our Circle Maker message series looking at the health benefits of prayer and some practical recommendations on how to pray. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“The Circle Maker - Pray Hard: Persistence Quotient” Luke 18:1-5 Rev. John Allen continues our Circle Maker message series with some practical recommendations on how to pray. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“The Circle Maker - Dream Big:Cloudy with a Chance of Quail” Numbers 12:21-23, 31-32 Rev. John Allen continues our Circle Maker message series expounding on the miracle of God’s provision through quail. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“The Circle Maker: What is Your Jericho?” Joshua 6:1-16 Rev. John Allen kicks off our new message series with a look at the power of prayer in our lives and in the life of our church. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Can We Trust the Bible?” Isaiah 55:10-11 Rev. John Allen explores the evidence in support of the Bible and explains how to read it in regards to culture at the time and relevance to our lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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“Songs of Hope: A Grip on Hope” Lamentations 3:19-26 Rev. Jana Morales offers some tips to help us hold onto hope. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. Jana Morales
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“Songs of Hope: Seeing with New Eyes” Mark 10:46-52 Rev. John Allen explores how we can ask Jesus to open our eyes and see in new ways. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Songs of Hope: Contagious Hope” Acts 27:39-44 Rev. John Allen reflects on Paul’s faith while facing an impending shipwreck and how we can summon the same hope in our lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Songs of Hope: Only Jesus” Mark 4:35-41 Rev. John Allen looks at a turning point for Jesus’ disciples and how it relates to our commitment in our faith journey. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.By Rev. John Allen
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“Starting Place - Why the Church?” Matthew 16:13-17 Rev. John Allen explores the reasons people say they don’t attend church and offers reasons why the Church should become a place of hope. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.…
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