Rev. David A. Douthett Archives - Catoctin Presbyterian Church

Ash Wednesday Service Online

Date: February 17, 2021

Bible Text: Joel 2:1-2, 11-16, Matthew 6 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This is an "on demand" worship service, if those words can actually go together, for Ash Wednesday. It follows the liturgy in our Presbyterian Book of Common Worship and includes the virtual imposition of ashes.

By David Douthett|2021-02-17T04:23:59-05:00February 17th, 2021|

Interview with CCH Director Clark Seipt

Date: February 14, 2021

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Pastor David interviews Clark Seipt, executive director of the Community Coalition for Haiti, one of the mission partners we support at Catoctin Presbyterian Church. Our scriptures talk about the need for dedicated

By David Douthett|2021-02-19T13:16:50-05:00February 14th, 2021|

What Compels You?

Date: February 7, 2021

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 9:16–23, Mark 1:29–39 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Paul feels compelled to preach the gospel; Jesus, having done good work in Capernaum, is ready to move on to new ground to continue his work. Both keep a sharp focus on the goal of

By David Douthett|2021-02-07T18:13:44-05:00February 7th, 2021|

By Whose Authority?

Date: January 31, 2021

Bible Text: Galatians 5:16-26, Mark 1:21–28 | Rev. David A. Douthett

At the beginning of Jesus' ministry he taught in the synagogue in Capernaum. His teaching had tremendous impact on those who heard him, because he taught "with authority, not like the scribes." His authoritative words

By David Douthett|2021-02-02T16:59:23-05:00February 2nd, 2021|

Turn, Turn, Turn

Date: January 24, 2021

Bible Text: Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The three texts today come from very different times and contexts, but they share an urgency about repentance and the call to turn to the Lord. Paul, in particular, invites the Corinthian believers to live

By David Douthett|2021-01-24T23:20:43-05:00January 24th, 2021|

Free Indeed

Date: January 17, 2021

Bible Text: John 1:43-51, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

In Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, he addresses several situations in that congregation where folks were taking their freedom in Christ as license to do whatever they wanted. This seems to have included participating

By David Douthett|2021-01-20T16:16:55-05:00January 20th, 2021|

One Drop of Water

Date: January 10, 2021

Bible Text: Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 | Rev. David A. Douthett

When Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River, the heavens opened, the Holy Spirit descended, and a voice announced, "This is my Son, the Beloved, in whom I am well pleased." In being

By David Douthett|2021-01-20T13:25:09-05:00January 19th, 2021|

Christmas Eve 2020 Lessons and Carols

Date: December 24, 2020

Bible Text: | Rev. David A. Douthett

Our traditional Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols in as traditional a form as we could manage on Zoom.

By David Douthett|2021-01-19T16:41:48-05:00January 19th, 2021|

Gifts for Our Coming King, Part 4: My Worship

Date: December 20, 2020

Bible Text: Luke 2:8-20, Ephesians 3:7-21 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The shepherds who received the good news of the Messiah's birth have their world radically changed in that one moment. They ended their adventure praising and glorifying God. The apostle Paul suffered all sorts of

By David Douthett|2020-12-20T23:17:43-05:00December 20th, 2020|

Blue Christmas – A Service for Weary Souls

Date: December 20, 2020

Bible Text: | Rev. David A. Douthett, Rev. Molly W. Douthett

NOTE: The service starts at 5:05. Either skip ahead there or use the first five minutes for quiet meditation.

By David Douthett|2021-01-12T15:21:13-05:00January 12th, 2021|