First McKinney Video: Sunday Messages

John 13:34-35 The New Standard - Follow The Pathway | Ben Purvis | 8-23-26
 
What does it really mean to love one another? In John 13, Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment, but before He speaks a single word of it, He demonstrates it. He gets up from the table, picks up a towel, and begins washing His disciples' feet. In first-century culture, this was considered work beneath even a slave. And yet Jesus, fully aware of His power and authority, kneels on the floor and serves.
This message explores what made Jesus' commandment to love truly new, how He modeled that love through action, and what it means for us to follow His example in our everyday relationships and in Christian community.
Key topics covered include:
•The difference between the Old Testament command to love your neighbor as yourself and Jesus' new standard of loving others as He has loved you
•Why Jesus washed feet before giving the commandment, and what that order reveals about the nature of His love
•Who was actually in the upper room that night, and why it matters for how we understand Christian community
•How John carried the lessons of John 13 into the rest of his life and writing
•Practical steps for moving toward people you have kept at a distance
Whether you are exploring what the Bible says about love, trying to understand the meaning of John 13, looking for teaching on Christian community and relationships, or simply asking what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life, this message speaks directly to those questions.
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Jesus did not just talk about love. He picked up a towel. Now it is our turn.
 

Luke 10:25-37   Serve Others  - Follow The Pathway
The priest saw him. The Levite saw him. Both walked past. What makes you stop when everyone else keeps moving? Jesus told a story about the most unlikely hero imaginable, and His challenge at the end of it is still just as direct today: go and do likewise. Who in your life are you walking past right now?

Matthew 22:34–39 | Worship God | Sam Holm | Preached on Aug 9, 2026
What does it really mean to love God with all that you are?
In Matthew 22:34–39, Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment. His answer brought everything back to the foundation: Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.
In this message, Pastor Sam Holm begins our Discipleship Pathway series with Worship God, reminding us that the love Jesus describes is more than an emotion. It is wholehearted devotion expressed through action, obedience, and sacrifice. We love God because He first loved us, and when our love for Him comes first, it begins to shape every other part of our lives.
Worship is more than singing on Sunday. We worship God personally through prayer, reading the Bible, and obedience, and we worship Him together as we gather, learn, pray, and sing.
Wherever you are in your faith journey, there is a next step: Love God wholeheartedly, let that love shape the way you live, and share His love with the people around you.

Luke 10 | Prayer Sunday | Series: Follow the Pathway
 
This Sunday, our church family set aside our usual rhythm for Prayer Sunday, intentionally seeking the Lord together through worship, Scripture, confession, Communion, and guided prayer. Opening Luke 10, Pastor Sam reminded us that before Jesus told His followers to "go," He first told them to pray. Prayer is not simply preparation for ministry—it is the power that fuels it.
 
Together, we prayed through each step of our Discipleship Pathway, asking God to deepen our worship, strengthen authentic community, grow hearts that joyfully serve others, and raise up disciple-makers for His harvest. We were reminded that Jesus modeled this dependence throughout His ministry, consistently turning to prayer before every significant step. Our hope is that First McKinney will continue to be a church that prays consistently, dependently, specifically, and expectantly, trusting that God alone changes hearts, builds His Church, and empowers His people to live and love like Jesus every day.

2 Chronicles 20 | Battle Strategies | Chris Havard | Preached July 26, 2026
 
What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn and the battle in front of you feels impossible to overcome? In this message from 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Chris Havard walks through the story of King Jehoshaphat and shares five biblical battle strategies for facing fear, uncertainty, and overwhelming circumstances. Rather than relying on human strength, Jehoshaphat sought the Lord, prayed with humility, waited for God's direction, praised Him before the victory, and stepped forward in faith.
 
This message reminds us that faith is not a formula for getting the outcome we want. Instead, God uses both victories and hardships to transform us into the image of Jesus. Whether you're facing anxiety, loss, uncertainty, or a difficult season, you'll discover practical encouragement and lasting hope found in trusting God. The battle may feel overwhelming, but God is faithful, and through Jesus Christ, we can confidently place our eyes on Him.
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Philippians 4:10–23 | Contentment in Christ | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached Jul 19, 2026 
What does it take to find lasting contentment when life always seems to call for more?
In the final message of our Summer of Joy series, Pastor Sam teaches from Philippians 4:10-23, where the Apostle Paul reveals the secret of contentment. Writing from prison, Paul explains that contentment is not found in comfort, success, or possessions but is learned through trusting Christ in every circumstance. Philippians 4:13 is not a promise of unlimited achievement but a reminder that Christ gives us the strength to faithfully endure whatever life brings.
Paul also points to generosity as the overflow of a heart anchored in eternity. When we hold our circumstances loosely, depend on Christ daily, and invest in what lasts forever, we discover that true contentment is found not in having enough but in knowing that Christ is enough.

Philippians 4:1-9 - Rejoice! The Lord is Near | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Justin Hornsby | Preached Jul 12, 2026
How can you experience peace when relationships are strained, anxiety feels overwhelming, or your thoughts won't slow down?
In this message from Philippians 4:1-9, Worship Pastor Justin Hornsby continues our Summer of Joy series by reminding us that lasting joy and peace are found in one powerful truth: the Lord is near.
The Apostle Paul encourages believers to stand firm in Christ by pursuing unity, choosing reconciliation over division, and extending gentleness to others. He also calls us to replace anxiety with prayer, bringing every concern to God with thankful hearts. While God never promises a life without difficulties, He does promise a peace that surpasses understanding and guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, Paul challenges us to intentionally focus our thoughts on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and worthy of praise. What fills our minds shapes how we live. Whether you're facing uncertainty, worry, conflict, or simply longing for deeper joy, this message offers biblical encouragement and practical hope rooted in the nearness of Jesus.

 
Philippians 3:12-21 - How to Be a Mature Citizen | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached Jul 5, 2026
In Philippians 3:12-21, Pastor Sam challenged us to ask: Where are you looking for hope when life feels uncertain? While the world points us toward politics, success, or circumstances, Paul points us to Jesus. Followers of Christ are called to look ahead by pursuing spiritual maturity, look around by following and becoming Christlike examples, and look up by remembering that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. Lasting joy isn't found in the changing things of this world but in the unchanging hope we have in Christ.
 
Maturing followers of Jesus find lasting joy by fixing their eyes on Christ and living as citizens of heaven.
Outline:
Look Ahead — Press on toward knowing Christ. (Philippians 3:12-16)
Look Around — Follow Christlike examples and help others follow Jesus. (Philippians 3:17-19)
Look Up — Live with heaven as your true citizenship and eagerly await Christ's return. (Philippians 3:20-21)