McGough's Ministry

In Zechariah 9 we hear of the hope realized in the Triumphal Entry. This raises the question is our hope to live into God's will or for God to fulfill our will?  Will we continue the movement of Christ Jesus in our living out our lives? 

Throughout the Gospel of John, we hear Jesus say, "My hour has not yet come," but in John 12:20-33, we hear Jesus proclaim, "The Hour Has Come." This is the hour where Jesus will expose the ways of the world. By exposing it, Jesus plans to put to death the ways of this world that Kingdom living may be the fruit we bear.  

John 3:16 is one of the most familiar texts in all of Scripture. Today we take a look at  this Scripture and the call to walk in the light 

In Mark 8, we hear how Peter believes he understands the whole truth about Jesus, but Jesus proclaims, "You Can't Handle the Truth". What is the Truth about Christ that is being revealed to you this Lent? 

In Mark 1, we hear the proclamation that Jesus is the beloved child of God. With this identity, He goes out into the wilderness and overcomes temptation. We also are beloved of children of God. How would our lives look different if we believed that? HOw would we treat others, if we believed that about them as well? 

As a reminder of Ash Wednesday, we are called to "repent and believe the gospel." This is last night's sermon on what that looks like this Lenten Season.

In Mark 9:2-9 we hear about the Transfiguration of Christ. Will the Transfiguration transform us? In the midst of uncertainty and the unknown, what will we do? Will we revert to what we know? Or will we adapt and overcome?  

In John 16:33, we hear that storms and persecution may come, but we are not to allow our circumstances to define God or us. We are called to be anchored to our faith in who God is and what God is doing

In Luke 10:38-40 we hear the story of Martha and Mary, in which we hear how Martha was distracted. What are you distracted from that you should be devoted to? Let's audit our attention and keep the main thing the main thing  

In Matthew 11:28-30 we hear an invitation to all of you who are OVERwhelmed, OVERcommitted, OVERexposed, and just OVER it. The invitation, from Christ, is come to me. In a world of do-it-yourself, will we accept this invitation?