McGough's Ministry
This is a collection of sermons, studies, and general ramblings of UMC pastor
Episodes
342 episodes
Prayer (Philippians 4:4-9)
As we continue our journey through Spiritual Disciplines we look today at prayer, and how we can pray because God has drawn near to us and longs for us to do the same
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22:45
Studying Scripture (James 1:22-25)
As we journey through the season of Lent this week we look at the Spiritual Discipline of Studying the Scriptures
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26:21
Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9)
This morning as we look at the Transfiguration of Christ we are reminded that Christ is called to be the leading voice in our lives, not just background noise
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19:15
Pride (Matthew 16:13-28)
As we finish up our journey with Simon Peter we see how pride can move us from a place of following to trying to lead Jesus.
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27:54
Doubt (Matthew 14:22-33)
In Matthew we hear of Peter walking on water, but even amidst this he has doubt. We unpacked what it means to have doubt, and how we can address our doubt in a way that is formative for our faith.
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22:20
Shame (Luke 22:54-62)
As we hear about Peter's denial and the ensuing shame, we find that shame needs secrecy, silence and judgement to survive, but can be overcome through authentic and vulnerable relationships
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24:32
Insecurity (Luke 5:1-11)
Today we continued our journey of identity. We began to look at those things that keep us from our identity by looking at insecurities and where they are rooted
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29:11
Baptism (Matthew 3:13-17)
As we look at the Baptism of Jesus, we see what this can show us about who we are called and created to be
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28:16
Jeremiah 33:3 (Epiphany)
This week we journeyed through the idea of Epiphany and how we can live seeking epiphanies daily
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26:07
For Us
As we celebrate Christmas we are reminded that the gift of Jesus Christ is not for God-sake, but FOR US
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22:56
Ephesians 2:11-22 (Love)
In Ephesians 2 we hear how Christ is the foundation on which we build, and we are seeking to build our life in love.
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24:59
Joy (Luke 2:8-12)
In Luke 2 we hear the Good News of Great Joy for All People. This morning we looked at what it means to be filled with Great Joy.
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32:19
Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Today we discovered how the Prince of Peace came, but we chose violence and division and that the "War to end all wars" is the one for the human heart.
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26:03
Hope
As we come to the first Sunday of Advent we look at the Hope that only Jesus can provide. We do this by taking a look at Isaiah 9:1-7
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18:05
Gratitude
As we near Thanksgiving, today we talked about Gratitude by looking at the 10 lepers in Luke 17
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25:25
Galatians 5:22-23
This morning we looked at the key to being content and developing self-control
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28:00
All Saints
As we celebrated All Saints Sunday this week, we look at the call to be like the friends in Mark 2:1-12, as this is the call to be a saint.
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24:24
Worship
This week we looked at Isaiah 6 and what worship truly is, and that a lifestyle of worship is one where we proclaim "Here I am Lord...Send me"
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33:30
An Active Faith
In James 2 we hear that faith without works is dead. This week we talked about our call to live out our faith in an authentic way and seeking to be an active participant in our own faith and in the Kingdom of God
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27:19
Investing in Hope
In Jeremiah 32 we hear about a purchase of land, that was so much more, it was an investment in hope
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27:06
Doctor Visit
In Jeremiah 8:18-9:3 we hear the question "Is there a balm in Gilead?" today we hear the answer is yes, if we are willing to go to the doctor.
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23:16
No Solo Act
From the beginning in Genesis 2 we hear that it is not good for man to be alone. This week we unpacked what it means to belong to each other, and to God
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30:39