The Bridge 09-28-2014

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"What It Takes: My Personal Relationship with Jesus" 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Reverend David Lessner begins our series on the keys to true discipleship by talking about the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org. 

The Bridge 09-28-2014

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

The Bridge 08-24-2014

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"Coping with Chaos: Finding Peace" James 3: 13-18  Reverend John McLarty talks about the peace we're all longing to find and offers some scriptural action steps to finding that peace. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

If there is to be peace in the world, there must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations, there must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities, there must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors, there must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home, there must be peace in the heart.
-Lao-tzu

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Letting go of...                                                                      Cultivating...
   what people think....................................................... authenticity
   perfectionism............................................................ self-compassion
   numbness and powerlessness.......................................... resilient spirit
   scarcity and fear of the dark.......................................... gratitude and joy
   need for certainty....................................................... intuition and trusting faith
   comparison............................................................... creativity
   exhaustion as status; productivity as self worth ................... play and rest
   anxiety as a lifestyle.................................................... calm and stillness
   self-doubt................................................................. meaningful work
   being cool and always in control...................................... laughter, dance, and song

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1) Finding Peace through Knowledge
 a. Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for   
        knowledge  -Proverbs 18:15 (NLT)
 
 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have   
        good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.  -Psalm 111:10 (NIV)
 
2) Finding Peace through Kindness
  a. Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush the spirit.  -Proverbs 15:4 (GNT)
 
 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful    
      for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who
             listen. -Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
 
3) Finding Peace through Honesty and Integrity
      a. (God) grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. (God) is a shield to those
          who walk with integrity. -Proverbs 2:7 (NLT)
 
 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
        Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. -John 14:27 (NIV)


The Bridge 08-24-2014

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

The Bridge 07-27-2014

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"The Overview Effect: Going Back to the Moon" Exodus 16:1-3 & Deuteronomy 8:11-16 Reverend David Lessner reflects on the events that have taken us to our spiritual peaks. He then encourages us to find ways to rediscover that joy, so that we can use it as momentum to doing things with a longer lasting significance. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, TX. For more information, including service times, please visit www.mysumc.org.

The Bridge 07-27-2014

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