First McKinney Audio: Sunday Messages

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 is a critical difference between tolerating people with patience and love, and tolerating ideas that are at war with the gospel. A healthy church must hold grace and truth together, loving people deeply while refusing to compromise on the Word of God. The challenge for every believer is to examine what they may be tolerating in their own life that does not align with Scripture.

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 courage in holding fast to His name, even in the face of persecution and death. But He also confronts a dangerous pattern of compromise, where some were standing boldly in public while tolerating sin in private. Compromise rarely happens all at once. It creeps in one small step at a time, slowly pulling a person away from where they intended to be. Jesus calls the church to repentance, not as a punishment, but as an invitation to turn back toward Him. And to those who do, He promises something far greater than anything the world can offer: hidden manna, a white stone of innocence, and a new identity found only in Him.

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 simply activity without relationship. Jesus calls us to remember when our faith was alive, to repent and turn back toward Him, and to return to the practices that were present when our love for Him was real. We do not conquer through discipline or doctrinal precision alone, but through what Jesus has already done for us. The goal is not perfect performance. Jesus is asking for your heart.

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 activity without relationship. Jesus calls us to remember when our faith was alive, to repent and turn back toward Him, and to return to the practices that were present when our love for Him was real. We do not conquer through discipline or doctrinal precision alone, but through what Jesus has already done for us. The goal is not perfect performance. Jesus is asking for your heart.

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 glory, and the reigning Jesus who is actively present and sovereign right now. When John received his vision on the island of Patmos, he saw a glorified, all-powerful King walking among His people. Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades, meaning He has authority over every hard thing we face. Whatever feels out of control in your life, Jesus is still reigning over it.

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 into your everyday life, sharing the gospel boldly and lovingly, and teaching others to obey what Jesus commanded. You do not need a platform or a perfect track record. You need willingness. Wherever you show up tomorrow, God has placed you there on purpose, and that is your mission field.

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.

 

Relevant topics: John 13 explained, what does love one another mean, Jesus washing feet meaning, new commandment Bible, Christian community, how to love like Jesus, 1 John love, discipleship and relationships, loving difficult people, servant leadership in the Bible, what it means to follow Jesus, Bible teaching on love, upper room discourse, foot washing in the Bible, loving others as Christ loved us

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.