Rev. David A. Douthett Archives - Catoctin Presbyterian Church

All God’s Children, Part 3: God Loves Justice

Date: November 1, 2020

Bible Text: Psalm 37:27-34, Luke 20:45-21:6 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The law and the prophets are full of directions, corrections, and condemnations about caring for the "least" or not, for giving fair treatment to all the people, whether rich or poor, powerful or powerless. We

By David Douthett|2020-11-02T13:34:07-05:00November 2nd, 2020|

All God’s Children, Part 2: God Loves Diversity

Date: October 25, 2020

Bible Text: Genesis 1:20-25, Ephesians 3 (selected) | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: All God's Children

Creation is filled with variety! God made so many different kinds of stars and planets in the galaxy we are constantly surprised by new models. God made so many different kinds of living things on

By David Douthett|2020-11-02T13:39:21-05:00November 2nd, 2020|

All God’s Children, Part 1: Created in God’s Image

Date: October 18, 2020

Bible Text: Genesis 1:26-31, 1 John 3:11-24 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: All God's Children

Scripture tells us humans are created in the Image of God. What leads us to think otherwise about some people? What does it mean if we think otherwise of some people? Does someone's skin tone

By David Douthett|2020-11-02T13:32:28-05:00November 2nd, 2020|

What Kind of God

Date: October 11, 2020

Bible Text: Philippians 4:1-13, Matthew 22:1-14 | Rev. David A. Douthett

A look at the somewhat disturbing parable of the king's wedding feast, the unworthy guests, and the man thrown bound into the outer darkness for wearing the wrong outfit. Is this really supposed to be

By David Douthett|2020-10-12T22:13:10-04:00October 12th, 2020|

Let Us Bake Bread Together

Date: October 4, 2020

Bible Text: Matthew 13:33 | Rev. David A. Douthett

It's World Communion Sunday, a day to take special notice of that the Church is alive and well around the world and united at the Table of the Lord. The Presbyterian Church provided video clips

By David Douthett|2020-10-05T00:05:50-04:00October 5th, 2020|

Comfort and Consolation

Date: September 27, 2020

Bible Text: Philippians 2:1-13 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The first question and answer of the Heidelberg Catechism says: Q. What is your only comfort in life and death? A. That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and

By David Douthett|2020-10-08T11:28:32-04:00October 8th, 2020|

Citizens of Heaven

Date: September 20, 2020

Bible Text: Philippians 1:20-30, Matthew 20:1-16 | Rev. David A. Douthett

We have two passages today that give us different ways of thinking about the Kingdom of heaven and how its

By David Douthett|2020-09-22T16:25:42-04:00September 22nd, 2020|

Clinging Like Ivy

Date: August 30, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-27 | Rev. David A. Douthett

We continue the story from last week of Jesus exploring and explaining his identity with the disciples. Simon Peter acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God, but when Jesus talks about what

By David Douthett|2020-08-30T22:22:58-04:00August 30th, 2020|

Who Am I?

Date: August 23, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

In the Matthew text for this week, Jesus asked his disciples about his public persona and his identity. There was a variety of opinion about who he was, but Simon figured it out. Jesus is

By David Douthett|2020-08-23T14:54:09-04:00August 23rd, 2020|

Mission Impossible

Date: August 9, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Pastor David is back from vacation. This week we look at the beloved story of Jesus walking on the water. Although, mostly we look at what led up to his doing that, Peter's response, and

By David Douthett|2020-08-09T16:55:57-04:00August 9th, 2020|