First McKinney Audio: Sunday Messages

Jesus has a word for anyone who has grown comfortable in their faith without truly surrendering to Him. In His letter to the church in Laodicea, found in Revelation 3, He describes a people who were outwardly successful but spiritually bankrupt, calling them lukewarm and urging them to repent. Their greatest problem was not their wealth but their self-sufficiency, a posture that left no room for G...

What if the open doors Jesus provides look nothing like the ones we are praying for? In Revelation 3:7-13, Jesus addresses the church in Philadelphia, a small and seemingly powerless congregation, and praises them without a single rebuke. He honors their faithfulness, their patient endurance, and their refusal to deny His name, even when their own religious community rejected them. Jesus holds the...

Comfort can be one of the greatest spiritual dangers a believer faces. Jesus addressed this directly in His message to the church in Sardis, calling a congregation that looked alive on the outside but was spiritually dead on the inside to wake up. His call was not one of condemnation but of grace, urging them to desperately depend on the Holy Spirit, return to the Gospel continually, and walk with...

Revelation 2:18-20 Thyatira: When the church tolerates the wrong things   | Revelation Part 1: The King Speaks | Warren Samuels | 10-04-26 The church at Thyatira was doing many things right. They were known for their love, faith, service, and perseverance, and they were growing. Yet Jesus had one serious charge against them: they were tolerating false teaching and sin within their own walls. There...

Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamum: Confronting Compromise   | Revelation Part 1: The King Speaks | Sam Holm | 9-27-26 Living faithfully in a culture that pulls in every direction is one of the greatest challenges facing believers today. Drawing from Revelation 2:12-17, Jesus speaks to the church in Pergamum, a city saturated with idol worship, emperor worship, and pagan temples. He commends their courag...

Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: Jesus Knows  | Revelation Part 1: The King Speaks | Sam Holm | 9-20-26 It is possible to do all the right things as a Christian and still be missing the most important thing. The church in Ephesus was doctrinally sound, morally disciplined, and faithfully enduring, yet Jesus had one serious charge against them: they had abandoned their first love. Religion without love is...

Revelation 2:1-7 Love Restored  | Revelation Part 1: The King Speaks | Sam Holm | 9-13-26 It is possible to do all the right things as a Christian and still be missing the most important thing. The church in Ephesus was doctrinally sound, morally disciplined, and faithfully enduring, yet Jesus had one serious charge against them: they had abandoned their first love. Religion without love is simply...

Revelation 1:1-20   The Revelation of Jesus | Revelation Part 1: The King Speaks | Sam Holm | 9-06-26 The Book of Revelation is not primarily about the Antichrist or end-times timelines. It is an unveiling of Jesus Christ. Revelation chapter one presents three dimensions of who Jesus is: the redeeming Jesus who suffered and died for our sins, the returning Jesus who will come back in unmistakable...

Matthew 28:18–20   Make Disciples - Follow The Pathway | Sam Holm | 8-30-26 Jesus gave every believer a clear mission in Matthew 28:16-20: make disciples of all nations. This calling is not reserved for pastors or missionaries. It belongs to every follower of Christ, regardless of background, title, or season of life. Making disciples happens through three practical actions: going with intention i...

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....

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 Pathwa...

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 ministr...

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. Rath...

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 con...

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...

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 mat...

Philippians 3:1–11 - Knowing Jesus | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-28-26 10:45 AM What really defines your worth: your accomplishments, reputation, morality, or success? In this message from Philippians 3:1–11, Sam Holm challenges us to consider what truly counts. The Apostle Paul shows that every gain the world offers, including success, family, religion, or self-righ...

Philippians 2:12-30 - Shining as Lights | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-21-26 10:45 AM    Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encour...

Philippians 2:1-11 - The Mind of Christ | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-14-26 9:15 AM Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encouragem...

Philippians 1:20-25 - The Meaning of Life  |   Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy  | Warren Samuels, Guest Speaker |  Preached 6-7-26 10:45am  Tag: Philippians, Joy, Fun, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Citizen, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Christ, Grace, Pain, Life, Meaning, Purpose, Death, Gain, Depart, Faith

Philippians 1:12-18 - Joy Survives Suffering  |   Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy  | Sam Holm, Lead Pastor |  Preached 5-31-26 10:45am  Tag: Philippians, Joy, Fun, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Citizen, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Christ, Grace, Pain, Suffering, prison, Glory. Letter, Escape, Mission

Philippians 1:1-11 - Where Joy Grows |   Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy  | Sam Holm, Lead Pastor |  Preached 5-24-26 10:45am  Tag: Philippians, Joy, Fun, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Citizen, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Christ, Grace

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Dependance Determines Direction |   Series: Homegrown: Parenting in Proverbs  | Sam Holm, Lead Pastor |  Preached 5-17-26 10:45am  Tag: Proverbs, Parent, Parenting, Plants, Wisdom, Christian, Solomon, Leadership, Bible, Family, Faith, Children, Kids, Mom, Dad, Graduation, Grad, Life, Crutches, Lean, Depend

Proverbs 31:10-31 - Living Legacy - Mothers Day |  Series: Homegrown: Parenting in Proverbs | Sam Holm, Lead Pastor | Preached 5-10-26 10:45am    Tag: Proverbs, Parent, Parenting, Plants, Wisdom, Christian, Solomon, Leadership, Bible, Family, Faith, Children, Kids, Mom, Dad, Growth, Listen, Instruction, Mom, Mother, Women, Thirty One, Card, Portrait, Praise