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Shining Like the Sun

Date: February 11, 2024

Bible Text: 2 Kings 2:1-14, Mark 9:2-10 | Rev. David A. Douthett

We've made it through the season of Epiphany, and on this last Sunday before the start of Lent, we commemorate the bright revelation of Christ (in keeping with the Epiphany themes) that took place 40

By David Douthett|2024-02-11T20:51:36-05:00February 11th, 2024|

A Bad Day for Goats

Date: November 26, 2023

Bible Text: Matthew 25:31-46 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Matthew 25 Parables

As we draw near to the end of the liturgical year, we also come near to the end of Matthew's gospel. For these couple of weeks we will be looking at the parables of Matthew

By David Douthett|2023-11-26T23:07:35-05:00November 26th, 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|

A Summer Road Trip through the Bible: Luke-Acts

Date: August 13, 2023

Bible Text: Luke 1:1-4, Luke 24:13-34, Acts 2:42-46, Acts 9:1-9 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: A Summer Road Trip Through the Bible

The fourth gospel on our summer tour comes in two volumes: Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. These two books (separated in the bible by John) are written by the same author and cover

By David Douthett|2024-10-15T15:33:14-04:00August 17th, 2023|

God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

Date: June 25, 2023

Bible Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-22, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Luke 16:19-26 | Elder Connie Moore

Thanks to elder Connie Moore for leading the service this week! Pastor David is on vacation this week, so we are taking a rest from our "summer road trip through the Bible." Elder Connie Moore will

By David Douthett|2023-06-27T15:20:55-04:00June 27th, 2023|

Content and Process

Date: May 14, 2023

Bible Text: John 14:15-21, Acts 17:16-34 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This week, we continue with John's telling of the Last Supper, and this time he promises them the coming of the Holy Spirit as an Advocate to be with them forever. Pretty cool. Meanwhile in

By David Douthett|2023-05-14T14:54:36-04:00May 14th, 2023|

Be Prepared

Date: April 16, 2023

Bible Text: Romans 5:1-11, John 20:1-18 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Today is Girl Scout Sunday at CPC! We are so proud to host three troops of girls, ages K-5th grade at our church, and we are delighted to celebrate their work and activities that help

By David Douthett|2023-04-17T09:12:44-04:00April 17th, 2023|

The Bread of Life and Hunger for Justice

Date: March 26, 2023

Bible Text: Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 18:1-18 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Lent 2023 - The Bread of Life

This is the fifth Sunday in Lent, the season of preparation for the feast of Easter and the Resurrection of the Lord. Lent is traditionally a time of self-reflection and other spiritual disciplines like fasting,

By David Douthett|2023-03-28T16:08:05-04:00March 28th, 2023|

The Bread of Life and Hunger for Food

Date: February 26, 2023

Bible Text: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 15:29-38 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Lent 2023 - The Bread of Life

This is the first Sunday in Lent, the season of preparation for the feast of Easter and the Resurrection of the Lord. Lent is traditionally a time of self-reflection and other spiritual disciplines like fasting,

By David Douthett|2023-03-09T22:19:17-05:00March 9th, 2023|

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