Celebration 09-28-2014

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"Discipleship: What it Takes – My Personal Relationship with Jesus" 1 Timothy 4:7-8. Rev. John McClarty discusses tips and techniques to developing a more intimate relationship with Jesus; from prayer to service. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Obstacles that Block our Faith Development:  
Resistance...........Self-Centeredness
Fear...................Doubt
Indifference.........Excuses
Complacency........Apathy
Procrastination......Inconsistency
Confusion

What it Takes, The Five Keys to Discipleship: 
Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ
Accountability by Engagement in an Intentional Learning Community
Serving Others by Using My Giftedness
Learning to be Faithful and Generous with God’s Resources
Sharing the Story of Christ with Others

Examples of Spiritual Disciplines :

Prayer ..................Bible Reading
Worship................ Fasting
Service..................Holy Conversation
Submission..............Sabbath
Silence..................Personal Reflection

Celebration Sermon 09-28-2014

Celebration and The Bridge 09-21-2014

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"Not a Fan: Wherever, Whenever, Whatever" John 10:10 Reverend John McLarty challenges us to answer the call to be a Christ follower wherever, whenever and whatever. He also shares his vision going forward for Stonebridge UMC, as we celebrate our 19th anniversary. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration and The Bridge 09-21-2014

Celebration 9-14-2014

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"Not a Fan: An Invitation to Follow" Luke 9:23 Reverend John McLarty discusses the differences between being a fan and being a follower and our roles to become a true follower by taking up our cross on a daily basis. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration 09-14-2014

Celebration 8-10-14

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"Coping With Chaos: Breaking Free From Abuse" Psalm 39:1-4 & Eccleslastes 4:12 Rev. John McClarty provides support and processes for breaking the cycles of abuse and also the meaning behind the phrase "Turn the other cheek". Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration 8-10-14

Celebration 07-27-2014

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"The Overview Effect: Going Back to the Moon" Exodus 16:1-3 & Deuteronomy 8:11-16 Reverend Kennon Pickett finishes our series with a refreshing look at how we enjoy looking back on those things which bring us joy and how we need to work together to resolve issues at hand. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration 07-27-2014

Celebration 07-20-2014

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"The Overview Effect: Life Without Boundaries" Genesis 1:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 Reverend David Lessner challenges us to look past the artificial boundaries we've created, so that we can better serve as God's body here on earth. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration 07-20-2014

Celebration 07-13-2014

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"The Overview Effect: God Said It Was Good" Genesis 1:28-31 & Luke 12:43-48. Rev. Courtney Schultz continues this weeks sermon series with a discussion on Dominion that God has provided us over this place we call earth. We are here to be shepards and protectors rather than rulers. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration 07-13-2014

Celebration 07-06-2014

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"The Overview Effect: From the Top" Psalm 47 Reverend Courtney Schultz explains the phenomenon astronauts experience called 'The Overview Effect' and discusses how we can take a similar approach to life as a Christian. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration 07-06-2014

Celebration 06-08-2014

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"Healthy Relationships - Define 'Happily Ever After' Differently" Romans 12:9-18 Rev. John McLarty begins a new sermon series on Healthy Relationships and starts with a simple discussion on "Happily Ever After" and what it really means in our lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

Celebration 06-08-2014

Celebration 05-25-2014

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"Will God's Love Prevail?" Romans Coutney Schultz finishes our series "Why? Dealing with the Difficult Questions" with the simplest of answers, YES! God is around us all the time and bends the evil and bad things to work in His favor. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org

Celebration 05-25-2014