The Woodlands Methodist Church: Harvest Audio

Harvest Worship | Mark Swayze | Welcome to Harvest! We are so grateful 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 to grow your faith or connect with others, we would love to tell you more about our church community.

Harvest Worship | Mark Sorensen | Welcome to Harvest! We are so grateful 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 to grow your faith or connect with others, we would love to tell you more about our church community.

In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, Shawn Gray talks with Bishop Bob Hayes about what it means to seek first the kingdom of God, exploring how heaven’s reality shapes everyday life. They unpack practical ways to reorder priorities, trust God’s provision, and live with a kingdom-first mindset here on earth.

Harvest Worship | Shawn Gray |Welcome to Harvest! We are so grateful 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 to grow your faith or connect with others, we would love to tell you more about our church community.

In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, Shawn Gray is joined by Brenna, Director of Contemporary Music, for a conversation on what it means to truly fix our eyes on Jesus. They explore how much of our dissatisfaction in life can be traced back to misplaced focus — and how we were created to behold Him.From the danger of growing too familiar with the sacred to the power of seeing Jesus clearly through worship and testimony, this episode invites listeners to re-center their attention on Christ, trusting that as we behold Him, we are transformed into His image. 

Harvest Worship | Shawn Gray |Welcome to Harvest! We are so grateful 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 to grow your faith or connect with others, we would love to tell you more about our church community.

In Episode 19 of The Harvest Podcast, Shawn Gray is joined by Rev. Jonah Robson and Rev. Karen Tyler to explore what it means to fix our eyes on what matters most, focusing on Hebrews 12:1. Together, they unpack the difference between the things that hinder us and the sin that entangles us, highlighting how even good or neutral things can pull us away from God’s best.Through a conversation on focus and motivation shaping the direction of our lives, this episode offers a practical invitation to let go of what holds us back and run with perseverance the race God has set before us.

Harvest Worship | Mark Sorensen | Welcome to Harvest! We are so grateful 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 to grow your faith or connect with others, we would love to tell you more about our church community.

Harvest Easter Worship | Mark Sorensen |  Grace and peace to you, friends. Easter Sunday has come to meet us again. What an incredible day of hope as we join the hearts of believers around the world, remembering the beauty found in the Resurrection story. Our prayer for you is that you will connect deeply to God through the Word, prayers and songs offered within the time we have together today. We pray you discover we are a community that welcomes you as you are. Settle in, friends. Let’s see where the Good News of Jesus meets us today!

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 18 | Holy Hunger: Hungry for a King |In this episode, Shawn Gray sits down with Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen and our Pastor of Discipleship and Formation, Rev. Luann Riley. They examine Palm Sunday and the Triumphal Entry, looking at how unmet expectations can actually become opportunities to trust Jesus more deeply and surrender control to Him. We discuss surrender, faith, and the authority of Jesus as King, and how positioning our hearts rightly can prepare us for an Easter we’ll never forget.

Harvest Worship | Shawn Gray | Welcome to Harvest and the season of Lent. Our Lenten journey together reminds us that it is okay to feel the ache and the longing for more of God. In this series, Holy Hunger, we will lean into that sacred hunger together, asking the Lord to deepen our desire for His presence, His truth, and His renewing work as we journey toward the celebration of Easter. Come hungry, friends. He is faithful to fill us.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 17 | Holy Hunger: Hunger for the Outsider |In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, Shawn Gray is joined by Loft Lead Pastor Daniel Lumpee and NextGen and Young Adults Pastor Jonah Robson to talk about Holy Hunger — specifically a hunger for the outsider. The conversation centers on biblical hospitality, making room for others, and how the church can become a place where there is always room for one more.

Harvest Worship | Mark Sorensen |Welcome to Harvest and the season of Lent. Our Lenten journey together reminds us that it is okay to feel the ache and the longing for more of God. In this series, Holy Hunger, we will lean into that sacred hunger together, asking the Lord to deepen our desire for His presence, His truth, and His renewing work as we journey toward the celebration of Easter. Come hungry, friends. He is faithful to fill us.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 16 | Holy Hunger: Hunger for Community |In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray is joined by Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen and Harvest Social Media Manager Gabbi Sorensen to talk about our deep hunger for community in a world that is more connected than ever, yet often more isolated than ever. Together they discuss what real, biblical community looks like and the role the church plays in helping people find prayer, encouragement, presence and endurance together.

Harvest Worship | Mark Sorensen |  Welcome to Harvest and the season of Lent. Our Lenten journey together reminds us that it is okay to feel the ache and the longing for more of God. In this series, Holy Hunger, we will lean into that sacred hunger together, asking the Lord to deepen our desire for His presence, His truth, and His renewing work as we journey toward the celebration of Easter. Come hungry, friends. He is faithful to fill us.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 15 | Holy Hunger: Hunger for Justice |In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray is joined by Kelley Reilly, Young Adults Shepherd, for a conversation about Jesus' heart for the poor and suffering and how the early church modeled beautifully what that should look like. They passed the baton to us, so now we must decide how to carry it well.

Harvest Worship | Shawn Gray | Welcome to Harvest and the season of Lent. Our Lenten journey together reminds us that it is okay to feel the ache and the longing for more of God. In this series, Holy Hunger, we will lean into that sacred hunger together, asking the Lord to deepen our desire for His presence, His truth, and His renewing work as we journey toward the celebration of Easter. Come hungry, friends. He is faithful to fill us.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 14 | Holy Hunger: Hunger for Holiness |In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray is joined by Rev. Pierce Drake, Lead Pastor of Covenant Church at Creekside, for a conversation about how God’s holiness is revealed throughout the story of Scripture – in creation, in the tragedy of the fall, and ultimately in God’s work of redemption. Together they explore how the beauty and order of creation point to a holy Creator, how the fall exposes the seriousness of sin and our separation from Him, and how in Jesus we see God’s holiness and mercy meet as He restores what was broken.

Harvest Worship | Bishop Bob Hayes | Welcome to Harvest and the season of Lent. Our Lenten journey together reminds us that it is okay to feel the ache and the longing for more of God. In this series, Holy Hunger, we will lean into that sacred hunger together, asking the Lord to deepen our desire for His presence, His truth, and His renewing work as we journey toward the celebration of Easter. Come hungry, friends. He is faithful to fill us.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 13 | Holy Hunger: Hunger for God |In this episode of The Harvest Podcast, host Shawn Gray sits down with Pastor of NextGen Ministries Mark Swayze to explore what it means to cultivate a “Holy Hunger” during Lent — a deep, daily longing for God that reshapes our desires and reorders our lives.Together they unpack Matthew 5:6, the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness, and the truth that surrender isn’t a one-time decision but a rhythmic, lifelong posture of dependence on the Bread of Life.If your soul feels stuffed with lesser things, this conversation is an invitation to come back to the table and feast on Christ alone.

Harvest Worship | Mark Sorensen | Welcome to Harvest and the season of Lent. Our Lenten journey together reminds us that it is okay to feel the ache and the longing for more of God. In this series, Holy Hunger, we will lean into that sacred hunger together, asking the Lord to deepen our desire for His presence, His truth, and His renewing work as we journey toward the celebration of Easter. Come hungry, friends. He is faithful to fill us.

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. Our serve team members are here to help.

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 | 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.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 12 |  The Gospel of John | Life in His Name |In this episode of the 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.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 11 | The Gospel of John | 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.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 10 | The Gospel of John | 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.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 9 | The Gospel of John | 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.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 8 | The Gospel of John | 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.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 7 | The Gospel of John | 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.

Missions Sunday | 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.

The Harvest Podcast | Episode 6 | The Gospel of John | Shame and GraceWe are so glad you’re joining us for the sixth episode of The Harvest Podcast series on The Gospel of John. This week, Rev. Mark Sorensen steps in as host, joined by Brenna Bullock and special guest Rev. Dr. Stew Grant, Pastor of Marriage and Family Ministries.Get ready for a deep and beautiful conversation centered on John chapters 8 and 9. Following a sermon on a woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), Stew unpacks the powerful emotions of shame and condemnation. The group discusses the difference between shame that holds us back and the conviction that leads to humility and growth. They explore how Jesus masterfully balanced grace and a call to change, offering a model for how we can move forward after we’ve made a mess of things.This discussion is rich with wisdom on finding hope, healing, and true belonging in Jesus. Friends, you’re in for a treat with this one. We hope this conversation blesses you. Thanks for listening.

Harvest 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.

Finding Our True Sustenance in Him | John 6–7We’re so glad you’ve joined us as we continue our journey through the Gospel of John. This week, hosts Shawn Gray and Brenna Bullock are joined by the Reverend Daniel Lumpee, Lead Pastor of The Loft Worship Community. Join their thoughtful conversation as they explore some of the more challenging aspects of Jesus’ message.Daniel shares his wisdom as the group discusses the call to look toward the spiritual, why Jesus resisted being made king, the profound meaning of His “I am the bread of life” statement, and the shocking call to “eat my flesh and drink my blood.”This discussion offers a deeper understanding of communion, faithfulness, and what it means to find our sustenance in Christ. We hope this conversation blesses you, and thank you for listening.

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.

Welcome back to the Harvest Podcast! Join us as Shawn Gray and Brenna Bullock sit down with special guest Kelley Reilly, as they dive into the fourth and fifth chapters of John’s Gospel.In this episode they discuss two beloved moments in Jesus’ ministry: His time with the Samaritan woman at the well, and the healing of the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda. In these two interactions we see a Savior who meets people in their brokenness, offers living water to quench the deepest thirst, and speaks words of life that bring healing and hope.