The Woodlands Methodist Church: Harvest Audio

Harvest Worship | Mark Sorensen |  We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. As we begin the new year, we are taking some time to discover what God’s Word says about how we steward every gift God has given us — our experiences, our gifts, our resources and our lives. Jesus said we are the salt of the earth — created to bring flavor, preserve what is good and add value wherever God places us. But salt only makes a difference when it’s poured out. So often, life shakes us through change, loss or challenge, and we wonder why. What if the shaking isn’t meant to break us, but to deploy us? In this series, we’ll discover how God uses those moments to grow our faith, reveal the treasure within us and pour His grace through us into a world that desperately needs it.

Harvest Worship | Mark Sorensen | We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. As we begin the new year, we are taking some time to discover what God’s Word says about how we steward every gift God has given us — our experiences, our gifts, our resources and our lives. Jesus said we are the salt of the earth — created to bring flavor, preserve what is good and add value wherever God places us. But salt only makes a difference when it’s poured out. So often, life shakes us through change, loss or challenge, and we wonder why. What if the shaking isn’t meant to break us, but to deploy us? In this series, we’ll discover how God uses those moments to grow our faith, reveal the treasure within us and pour His grace through us into a world that desperately needs it.

Harvest Worship | Shawn Gray | We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. The future is bright, and we are excited by all that God is doing in and through our church. If you are looking for a place to connect with others or grow your faith, we would love to tell you more about our church.

Harvest Worship | Dr. Stew Grant |We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. The future is bright, and we are excited by all that God is doing in and through our church. If you are looking for a place to connect with others or grow your faith, we would love to tell you more about our church.

Harvest Christmas Service | Mark Sorensen |  Merry Christmas, friends. Whether you are a first-time guest or longtime member, we are so happy to share the celebration of Christ with you. We know this is a busy season for everyone, so we hope you will take this time together to pause and truly experience the wonder found in the Christmas story. We wish for you to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit at work in our midst and the peace of Christ in your life.

Traditional Worship | Karen Tyler |Throughout the Advent season, we celebrate the astounding truth that God didn’t stay distant, He came near. In Jesus, God took on flesh and entered our world to be with us, in our waiting, in Our World, in Our World and in our world. Each week of the Advent season invites us to rediscover what that means: that hope is possible because He is with us in our waiting; that peace can reign even when life feels out of control; that joy fills our hearts as we celebrate His presence; and that love came down to shine light into the darkness. Through the birth of Jesus, we see that Emmanuel, God with us, is still with us today.

Traditional Worship | Mark Sorensen  | Throughout the Advent season, we celebrate the astounding truth that God didn’t stay distant, He came near. In Jesus, God took on flesh and entered our world to be with us, in our waiting, in Our Celebration, in our celebration and in our world. Each week of the Advent season invites us to rediscover what that means: that hope is possible because He is with us in our waiting; that peace can reign even when life feels out of control; that joy fills our hearts as we celebrate His presence; and that love came down to shine light into the darkness. Through the birth of Jesus, we see that Emmanuel, God with us, is still with us today.

Traditional Worship | Shawn Gray |Throughout the Advent season, we celebrate the astounding truth that God didn’t stay distant, He came near. In Jesus, God took on flesh and entered our world to be with us, in our waiting, in our chaos, in our celebration and in our world. Each week of the Advent season invites us to rediscover what that means: that hope is possible because He is with us in our waiting; that peace can reign even when life feels out of control; that joy fills our hearts as we celebrate His presence; and that love came down to shine light into the darkness. Through the birth of Jesus, we see that Emmanuel, God with us, is still with us today.

Harvest Podcast | The Gospel of John | Episode 12 |  Life in His Name |In this episode of the Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray is joined by Rev. Mark Swayze and youth interns Noa Razen and Austin Bass for a rich conversation as we close out our study of the Gospel of John. Together they explore Jesus’ post-resurrection interactions — His tenderness with Mary, His patience with Thomas, His restoration of Peter, and His calling to the disciples — unpacking what these encounters reveal about a Savior who meets us in our doubt, grief, failure and calling. It’s a hopeful and heartfelt finale pointing us to the risen Christ who still meets His people today.

Traditional Worship | Mark Sorensen |Throughout the Advent season, we celebrate the astounding truth that God didn’t stay distant, He came near. In Jesus, God took on flesh and entered our world to be with us, in our waiting, in our chaos, in our celebration and in our world. Each week of the Advent season invites us to rediscover what that means: that hope is possible because He is with us in our waiting; that peace can reign even when life feels out of control; that joy fills our hearts as we celebrate His presence; and that love came down to shine light into the darkness. Through the birth of Jesus, we see that Emmanuel, God with us, is still with us today.

Traditional Worship | Mark Sorensen | We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. The future is bright, and we are excited by all that God is doing in and through our church. If you are looking for a place to connect with others or grow your faith, we would love to tell you more about our church.

Harvest Podcast | The Gospel of John | Episode 11 | Light Stepped Into Darkness |The Harvest Podcast returns for Week 11 of our journey through the Gospel of John. Host Shawn Gray sits down with Rev. Brent Parker, pastor of The Church at Woodforest, to explore the depth and drama of John 18. Together they reflect on how the Light of the World willingly stepped into darkness for us.

Traditional Worship | Mark Sorensen |We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. The future is bright, and we are excited by all that God is doing in and through our church. If you are looking for a place to connect with others or grow your faith, we would love to tell you more about our church.

Harvest Podcast | The Gospel of John | Episode 10 | The High Priestly Prayer | In Episode 10 of The Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray is joined by Brenna Bullock and special guest Dr. Ed Robb, Founding Pastor and Pastor Emeritus of The Woodlands Methodist Church. Together they explore the powerful truth of John 17, where Jesus prays for His disciples—and for all who would come to believe through them.The conversation unpacks what it means to be loved, protected, and united through the interceding prayer of Christ, offering deep encouragement for believers today.

Traditional Worship | Shawn Gray |We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. The future is bright, and we are excited by all that God is doing in and through our church. If you are looking for a place to connect with others or grow your faith, we would love to tell you more about our church.

Harvest Podcast | The Gospel of John | Episode 9 | The True Vine |In Episode 9 of The Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray welcomes special guest Pierce Drake, Lead Pastor of Covenant Church at Creekside. Together they dive into John 15, where Jesus reveals Himself as the True Vine and calls His followers to abide in Him.The discussion explores what it means to remain connected to Christ, bear lasting fruit, and find true life through a relationship rooted in His love and presence.

Traditional Worship | Mark Sorensen |We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. The future is bright, and we are excited by all that God is doing in and through our church. If you are looking for a place to connect with others or grow your faith, we would love to tell you more about our church.

Harvest Podcast | The Gospel of John | Episode 8 | The Humility of Christ |In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray is joined by Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen and Rev. Aaron Laird as they dive into John chapters 12 and 13, where Jesus offers one of the most powerful demonstrations of servant leadership by washing His disciples’ feet. Together they explore how this act of humility reveals the heart of Christ, challenges our understanding of greatness, and calls us to love others through service.Join the conversation as we reflect on what it means to follow the example of Jesus, who showed that true leadership begins at the feet of others.

Traditional Worship | Shawn Gray  |  We are so grateful that you have come to worship with us today. The future is bright, and we are excited by all that God is doing in and through our church. If you are looking for a place to connect with others or grow your faith, we would love to tell you more about our church.

Harvest Podcast | The Gospel of John | Episode 7: The Gate and the Good ShepherdIn this episode, we explore Jesus’ words in John 10 and 11, where He calls Himself both the Door and the Good Shepherd.Shawn Gray, joined by Brenna Bullock and Jonah Robson, unpack what it means to follow His voice, find safety and belonging in Him, and experience the abundant life He promises. Because at the end of the day, everyone has a shepherd—but only one leads to life.