Rev. David A. Douthett Archives - Catoctin Presbyterian Church

Graduated Cylinder

Date: July 12, 2020

Bible Text: Philippians 4:4-13 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This week we are recognizing our graduates in the Class of 2020. Pastor David has a brief sermon based on Philippians 4:4-13 using a graduated cylinder. Then four of our graduates tell us of their

By David Douthett|2020-07-14T16:54:22-04:00July 14th, 2020|

That Thing You Do

Date: July 5, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-30 | Rev. David A. Douthett

During Jesus' ministry, it seems that not everyone took him seriously. Our text today is a clear indication that many who witnessed Jesus' work were largely unmoved by it. These many years later, that hasn't

By David Douthett|2020-07-07T14:41:47-04:00July 7th, 2020|

Letting God Be God (Again)

Date: June 28, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 6:12-23, Genesis 22:1-18 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Over the last few weeks while the world turned upside down, we have looked at passages from Paul's letter to the Romans and the Genesis story of Abraham and Sarah as they waited for God

By David Douthett|2020-06-29T00:14:26-04:00June 29th, 2020|

Static Cling

Date: June 21, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 6:1-11, Matthew 10:24-39 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The texts for this week push our understanding of what it means to be Jesus' disciple. He himself says we must give him our highest loyalties while not expecting to be treated any better by

By David Douthett|2020-06-23T18:57:43-04:00June 23rd, 2020|

Long Time Coming

Date: June 14, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 5:1-11, Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Waiting is one skill that seems to be a requirement for those who put their faith in the Lord. In our service we hear some of the story of Sarah and Abraham, who had grown

By David Douthett|2020-06-14T20:58:28-04:00June 14th, 2020|

E Pluribus Unum

Date: June 7, 2020

Bible Text: Genesis 1, Matthew 28:16-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This is Trinity Sunday, the week after Pentecost in which, having heard of the coming of the Holy Spirit after Jesus' resurrection, we celebrate the holy Three-in-One Godhead. Yeah, that sounds like mumbo-jumbo, so we

By David Douthett|2020-06-08T18:43:07-04:00June 8th, 2020|

Come, O Spirit

Date: May 31, 2020

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-21 | Rev. David A. Douthett

It's Pentecost, the "birthday of the Church!" But this week has had so much bad news it's hard to feel festive. We take a look at the stories of Ruth and Naomi, of the coming

By David Douthett|2020-06-01T14:23:58-04:00June 1st, 2020|

The Messianic Age – A Conversation

Date: May 24, 2020

Bible Text: John 17:1-11, Acts 1:6-11 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Easter and the Messianic Age

We wrap up our sermon series on Easter and the Messianic Age with a conversation between Pastor David and several of our members. They discuss what God's new age looks like in our times and

By David Douthett|2020-06-16T10:57:19-04:00May 24th, 2020|

Baba Is You

Date: May 17, 2020

Bible Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Easter and the Messianic Age

The Messianic Age that Jesus opened with his resurrection has been laid over top of our current fallen age, growing in parallel, providing choices and options for humanity. We can see in Jesus how God's

By David Douthett|2020-06-16T10:55:57-04:00May 17th, 2020|

Ages in Conflict

Date: May 10, 2020

Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Easter and the Messianic Age

We continue exploring the Messianic Age opened by Jesus' resurrection and what it means for us. This week we will look a little more at how we can serve as ambassadors between the Messianic Age

By David Douthett|2020-06-16T10:55:34-04:00May 10th, 2020|