McKendree UMC (Lawrenceville, GA)

McKendree UMC
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Sermons that deepen our relationship with God, build relationships with one another, and inspire and strengthen us to show love to neighbors.

  1. Mar 11

    Who Even Is Jesus

    When Jesus asked his disciples that question, many compared him to prophets from the past. But Peter saw something more: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” In this sermon from Matthew 16, we explore what Peter recognized—and how Jesus continues to challenge our expectations about power, mercy, and the way God works in the world. This week’s breath prayers.

  2. Mar 2

    Jesus Sought Me

    Rescue Me from Danger (Matthew 14:22–33) Will Jesus keep us safe? In a world that feels unstable — financially, politically, personally — it’s a question many of us carry. In this message, we turn to Peter and the story of walking on water to explore what “safety” really means. Peter steps out of the boat not because the storm has stopped, but because Jesus is there. When he begins to sink, his simple prayer — “Lord, rescue me” — becomes a model for all of us. This sermon invites us to reconsider what we mean by safe. Not comfort. Not control. Not the absence of storms. But the presence of Christ in the middle of them.

  3. Feb 23

    Tune My Heart

    On Ash Wednesday, we begin Lent by asking a simple but searching question: Am I in tune with the pitch? Drawing from Psalm 51, this sermon explores how drift happens gradually—through small compromises, unchecked desire, and silence where truth should speak. When David is confronted by Nathan, he finally hears how far off he has become and prays, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Like musicians tuning before the music begins, Lent invites us to pause, listen, and realign our hearts with God’s grace. Through a simple daily breath prayer, we practice making space and releasing what weighs us down—trusting that the God who creates can create again in us.

  4. Feb 16

    Becoming

    (Acts 2:42–47; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18) We live in a time when everyone is certain. But certainty is not the same as discernment. In this final sermon of the series on hearing God’s call, we explore Paul’s words about the veil that can cloud our vision—and the promise that whenever we turn to the Lord, the veil is lifted. Discernment isn’t about being right. It is about being transformed into Christ’s image. Acts 2 gives us a glimpse of what that transformation looks like: a community devoted to God and to one another, marked by generosity, shared life, and glad hearts. As we prepare to enter Lent, we are invited to turn again—not toward argument, but toward communion. A sermon handout is available on the show page.

  5. Feb 16

    The Moment God Calls Your Name

    Pastor Paula Dallas explores the call of God through the story of Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1–15). Saul believed he was serving God, yet his life was redirected when Christ met him and revealed a new purpose. His transformation shows that God can use every part of a person’s story—strengths, failures, and experiences—for the sake of the gospel. Drawing connections to figures like Rosa Parks and McKendree’s own BJ Griffith, the message emphasizes that God’s call is not reserved for a few extraordinary people. Ordinary lives, lived in faith and obedience, can shape communities and change the world. Each person is called by God and equipped with gifts that matter. When God calls, get up and go. A sermon handout is available on the show page.

  6. Feb 5

    Everyone has a part to play

    On Pentecost, not everyone stood up like Peter—but everyone was speaking. In this sermon, we explore what it means to be uniquely gifted in a community where the Spirit is poured out on all people. Drawing on Acts 2, 1 Peter 4, and insights from Trevor Hudson, we reflect on spiritual gifts as part of discernment: not tools for status, but ways love becomes real. The question is not Do I have a gift? The Spirit has already answered that. The question is what we are doing with the gifts we’ve been given. A sermon handout is available on the show page.

  7. Jan 25

    When Love Is the Test

    Discerning God’s will isn’t about certainty. It’s about relationship. Drawing on 1 John 4, this sermon explores how discernment grows over time and how love for people, not fear, is the guide that helps us recognize God’s voice. A sermon handout is available on the show page.

  8. Jan 20

    Listening for the Heart of God

    What we believe about God shapes everything—how we listen, how we love, and whether others can hear good news through us. In this sermon on Acts 2:4–13, we explore how Pentecost is less about extraordinary gifts and more about transformed hearts. When God’s love becomes relationship rather than idea, it becomes audible to the world. See the Episode website for the handouts.

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