Take Up Your Cross Archives - Catoctin Presbyterian Church

The Reason for the Movement

Date: September 24, 2023

Bible Text: Isaiah 55:6-13, Matthew 20:1-16 | Rev. David A. Douthett

As we continue to explore some of what it means when Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up the cross, and follow him, we find ourselves wading into some of Jesus' most interesting parables.

By David Douthett|2023-09-25T12:47:44-04:00September 25th, 2023|

The Opposite of Sin 2: Electric Boogaloo

Date: September 17, 2023

Bible Text: Colossians 3:11-17, Matthew 18:21-35 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Take Up Your Cross

We find ourselves in an accidental sermon series after Jesus' teaching that his disciples must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him, which we read a couple weeks ago in worship. Last week

By David Douthett|2023-09-17T19:33:44-04:00September 17th, 2023|

The Opposite of Sin

Date: September 10, 2023

Bible Text: Colossians 3:11-17, Matthew 18:15-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Take Up Your Cross

Chapter 18 of Matthew's gospel brings us some good news and some bad news. The good news is there is a plan for what to do if someone sins against you. The bad news is

By David Douthett|2024-10-15T15:33:13-04:00September 10th, 2023|

Not Big Enough

Date: September 3, 2023

Bible Text: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 16:21-28 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Take Up Your Cross

This week we return to the weekly lectionary (suggested Bible readings) at a turning point in the Gospel according to Matthew. It's a pretty well known story about Jesus

By David Douthett|2024-10-15T15:33:13-04:00September 3rd, 2023|