Advent Archives - Catoctin Presbyterian Church

Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes: Luke’s House

Date: December 17, 2023

Bible Text: Luke 1: 39-56, Luke 2:1-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes

This is the third Sunday of Advent, the season of spiritual preparation for the feast of Christmas and the coming of Christ - at Christmas, in our daily lives, and at the end of all

By David Douthett|2023-12-21T18:05:56-05:00December 21st, 2023|

Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes: Mark’s House

Date: December 3, 2023

Bible Text: Mark 1:1-11 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes

This the first Sunday of Advent, the season of spiritual preparation for the feast of Christmas and the coming of Christ - at Christmas, in our daily lives, and at the end of all things.

By David Douthett|2023-12-04T13:34:38-05:00December 4th, 2023|

Sharing Hope

Date: December 11, 2022

Bible Text: Isaiah 35:1-10, Luke 1:39-56 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Advent 2022: Practicing Hope

Today is the third Sunday in Advent, and Advent is the season of preparation for Christ's coming into the world - in history as a child, in our daily lives as Savior, and in the

By David Douthett|2022-12-11T15:59:03-05:00December 11th, 2022|

Hearing Hope

Date: November 27, 2022

Bible Text: Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 24:36-44 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Today is the first Sunday in Advent, and Advent is the season of preparation for Christ's coming into the world - in history as a child, in our daily lives as Savior, and in the

By David Douthett|2022-11-27T15:18:36-05:00November 27th, 2022|

The Birth of Faith: Love

Date: December 19, 2021

Bible Text: Ephesians 3:10-21, Luke 1:39-56 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: The Birth of Faith - Advent 2021

We come to the fourth and final week of Advent, the season of preparation for the feast of Christmas, and we reflect on how Christ's birth in history, his coming into our lives, and his

By David Douthett|2021-12-19T17:57:26-05:00December 19th, 2021|

The Birth of Faith: Joy!

Date: December 12, 2021

Bible Text: Philippians 4:4-13, Luke 3:7-18 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: The Birth of Faith - Advent 2021

It's the third week of Advent, the season of preparation for the feast of Christmas, and we reflect on how Christ's birth in history, his coming into our lives, and his coming in power at

By David Douthett|2021-12-15T13:15:17-05:00December 15th, 2021|

The Birth of Faith: Peace

Date: December 5, 2021

Bible Text: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 1:68-79 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: The Birth of Faith - Advent 2021

It's the second week of Advent, the season of preparation for the feast of Christmas, and we reflect on how Christ's birth in history, his coming into our lives, and his coming in power at

By David Douthett|2021-12-05T19:14:02-05:00December 5th, 2021|

The Birth of Faith: Hope

Date: November 28, 2021

Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: The Birth of Faith - Advent 2021

As we begin the season of Advent in preparation for the feast of Christmas, we will reflect on how Christ's birth in history, his coming into our lives, and his coming in power at the

By David Douthett|2021-11-28T15:44:19-05:00November 28th, 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|

Gifts for Our Coming King, Part 3: My Relationships

Date: December 13, 2020

Bible Text: Luke 1:39-56, 1 John 4:7-21 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Advent 2020: Gifts for Our Coming King

In our third installment for Advent, as we consider how we can offer our relationships to Christ as a gift. It takes some intention and some humility. You know, like how Jesus does it himself.

By David Douthett|2020-12-20T23:34:04-05:00December 20th, 2020|