McGregor Podcast

Fifteen babies born into one church family this year. A Wednesday night with tables overflowing. And a stack of deadlines that all land before the month is out.
Mark, Tamar, and Christian start with a correction, the preschool and children's choirs meet at 5:30 and not 5:00, then recap the Journey Together kickoff and a first-time guest who nearly stayed home. From there: DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids begin Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall, Beloved for young moms kicks off September 10 with a childcare deadline of August 27, and Parent and Child Dedication is Friday, September 11 with registration closing August 26.
They also preview the Know The Word Conference on September 18 and 19 with Dr. Greg Lanier, and introduce Tayler Newberg, Administrative Assistant to Human Resources. If you want one place to keep up with what God is doing in this church family, start here.
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What if the thing you keep reaching for was never meant to satisfy you?
In the opening study of "I AM: Seven Signs of the Savior," David Miller begins in Exodus 3, where God reveals His name as I AM, then moves to John 6, where Jesus takes that same name for Himself. Miller walks through three marks of the bread of life: it is provisional, it is plain, and it is prescient. Along the way he traces the feeding of the 5,000, the crowd's demand for a bigger sign, and Jesus' clear claim in John 6:35.
The one thing you carry out is this: God sustains us in the wilderness so that we will long for Him, the only bread that satisfies forever. This teaching is for anyone tired of trying to fill a hunger that food, success, or effort never touches.
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Do Christians have a guardian angel individually assigned to watch over them, or is that more folklore than Scripture?
Pastor Ryan Flint takes us Beyond the Notes from Sunday's study in Matthew 18, chasing a question the sermon intentionally set aside. He covers what Scripture confidently says about angels, who they are, what they do, and the guardrails for how believers should and should not think about them, working through Matthew 18:10, Hebrews 1:14, and Acts 12.
Scripture never guarantees each believer a personally assigned angel, but it says far more about God's care for His people than that single question. Whether you're curious about angels or just want a clearer view of how much your Father sees and protects you, this episode gives you a steady, biblical answer.
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Matthew: The King Has Come
"Every Sheep Matters"(Matthew 18:10-14)
When someone drifts away from church, it can be easy to assume they made their choice and move on. Matthew 18:10-14 shows a very different heart. Ryan Flint, McGregor's Worship Pastor, walks through the parable of the shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one sheep that wandered, and shows that this story is not about a stranger far from God but about a believer who has begun to drift. Along the way he draws out three simple truths: God values every believer, God pursues every wandering believer, and God calls His people to share that same restoring heart. You will walk away reminded that Jesus pursued you when you were wandering, and challenged to notice the empty seat and reach out to the one who is missing.
Sermon NotesAugust 9, 2026Ryan Flint • Worship Pastor
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In this episode of Around McGregor, Mark, Tamar, and Christian catch you up on life at McGregor this week. They cover the Renew construction progress, this Wednesday's Big Kickoff with fellowship supper and a full slate of new discipleship classes, and a preview of an upcoming workshop with Dr. Greg Lanier, "Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up," built to sharpen discernment about what is taught about Christ today.
They also flag a few deadlines worth knowing: the prospective member class, DivorceCare's fall semester, and Parent-Child Dedication registration.
Whether you are new to McGregor or have been here for years, this episode keeps you in step with what God is doing in our church family.
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Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? The disciples asked, and Jesus answered by pointing to a child.
In this Beyond the Notes, Pastor Russell Howard returns to Matthew 18, the fourth of the five major discourses in Matthew, and traces a single thread through the whole chapter: the little ones. He makes the case that these little ones are not mainly toddlers but the less mature believers among us, and that the discourse is really about how growing believers care for those coming behind them, through welcome, correction, and forgiveness.
The congregation is not an audience. If you have walked with God for a while, this teaching is a call to step into the lives of newer believers on purpose. It is for anyone who wants to see what humility, discipleship, and grace look like inside a real church family.
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Matthew - The King has Come
"The Children Of The Kingdom"
(Matthew 18:1-9)
In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, Russell Howard unpacks Matthew 18:1-9, exploring Jesus as the Chosen Servant who embodies gentle grace and brings global glory. Discover how Jesus navigated conflict, extended compassion to the hurting, and sought to fulfill the Father’s will above all. Russell Howard challenges listeners to reflect Christ’s patience, faithfulness, and gentleness in their own lives. Tune in for practical applications and encouragement to trust God’s sovereign and gracious purposes, even in the midst of life’s trials.
Sermon Notes
August 2, 2026Russell Howard • Lead Pastor
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After a slow summer, how do you step back into the full rhythm of church life without feeling behind?
In this episode of Around McGregor, hosts Mark, Tamar, and Christian catch the church family up on everything starting back this August. They cover Newcomer Coffee this Sunday, the renovation progress on the worship center, the return of Wednesday nights on August 12, the school year kickoff, and the fall electives and Divorce Care semester. Along the way they preview Wednesday's Hot Topic on the hard sayings of Jesus, taught by Pastor Russell, including a live Q&A.
If you have been away for a season, or you are new and looking for a way in, this is your simple guide to what is happening and where you fit. Gathering is starting again, and there is a place for you in it.
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How to Handle Life's Interruptions
"When God Delays What We Desperately Need"(Luke 8:40-56)
What do you do when God takes too long with the thing you cannot wait for?
In this closing Journey Together teaching, Pastor David Miller works through Luke 8 and three kinds of interruption: the shocking one, when a father's daughter is suddenly dying; the daily one, when a woman has bled for twelve years and every treatment has failed; and the permanent one, when the news arrives that the girl is already dead. Along the way he defines what a miracle actually is, shows why Jesus asked a question He already knew the answer to, and draws the line between presumption and bold faith.
The study rests on one claim: the interruptions are not random and they are not pointless. God has not delayed what we most desperately need, because what we needed was never a what. It was a who. If you are praying for something that has not come, or grieving something that will not come back, this teaching is for you.
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Does living faithfully for Jesus mean avoiding offense at all costs, or is some offense simply unavoidable?
Pastor Cary Robinson goes beyond his notes from this past Sunday's sermon, digging into Matthew 17:24-27, where tax collectors confront Peter about the temple tax and Jesus responds by paying it anyway, despite being under no obligation to. Pastor Cary unpacks what that decision reveals about priorities, and works through the harder question underneath it: since the gospel itself is offensive, claiming that all people are sinful and cannot save themselves, how do we hold that truth without being needlessly harsh in how we say it?
Listeners walk away with a clear distinction: the offense should come from the message, not the messenger. This episode is for anyone who has felt torn between keeping the peace and telling the truth, and wants a biblical framework for both.
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