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Going Off the Map

Date: January 26, 2020

Bible Text: Psalm 27:1-9, Matthew 4:12-23 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Last week we heard the story of how Jesus' first disciples got started with him as told by John's gospel. This week we hear about it from Matthew. The details are quite a bit different,

By David Douthett|2020-01-28T15:57:57-05:00January 28th, 2020|

See Something, Say Something

Date: January 19, 2020

Bible Text: Isaiah 49:1-7, John 1:29-42 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Presbyterians have a reputation for not talking about their faith very much. This, like most stereotypes, is a mix of fact and fallacy. It is true that our tradition is more introverted than some of

By David Douthett|2020-01-21T16:30:21-05:00January 21st, 2020|

Within Reach

Date: July 14, 2019

Bible Text: Deuteronomy 30:8-14, Luke 10:26-38 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The parable of the Good Samaritan is well known even among those who know nothing of the Christian faith. We take a look at, as we have done many times before, and this time we

By David Douthett|2019-07-14T15:50:22-04:00July 14th, 2019|

The Invasion Has Begun

Date: June 9, 2019

Bible Text: Acts 2 (selected), Romans 8:1-14, Ephesians 6:10-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Pentecost is the celebration of God's Spirit coming to empower the apostles and the Church to do the will of Christ. We mark the day this year, not merely as a the birthday of the

By David Douthett|2019-06-15T13:26:24-04:00June 15th, 2019|

Risen Indeed! So What?

Date: April 28, 2019

Bible Text: John 20:19-31, Acts 5:27-41 | Rev. David A. Douthett

It's the Sunday after Easter, and the crowds have ebbed away. Why? As exciting and important as the Resurrection of Christ is, for many people there just isn't a connection between it and their own

By David Douthett|2019-04-28T14:05:29-04:00April 28th, 2019|

Balance

Date: February 17, 2019

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The Sermon on the Plain gives us some context for considering the inequity of our society. Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20.

By David Douthett|2019-02-17T14:28:07-05:00February 17th, 2019|

A Longer Table

Date: November 11, 2018

Bible Text: Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17, Mark 12:38-44 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Ruth and Naomi find their fortunes reversed. Yay! But in Mark, the widow in the temple puts her last cent and all her hope in the offering. Jesus is impressed with her but not with

By David Douthett|2018-11-16T22:01:55-05:00November 16th, 2018|

All the Way

Date: November 4, 2018

Bible Text: Ruth 1:1-18, Mark 12:28-34 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Jesus discusses the greatest commandments with a scribe. I hope no one is surprised that it's "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all

By David Douthett|2018-11-16T22:02:39-05:00November 16th, 2018|

Reversal of Fortune

Date: October 28, 2018

Bible Text: Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Mark 10:46-52 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The sermon today, originally about Job's restoration and the healing of Bartimaeus the blind man, was reshaped by the violent events of the week and especially the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

By David Douthett|2018-11-16T22:03:14-05:00November 16th, 2018|

Time’s Up

Date: January 21, 2018

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

These three passages all address God sending word to folks that time is running out and the judgment of God is about to come, so be ready! Often God makes use of apparently small efforts

By David Douthett|2018-06-13T13:36:12-04:00January 22nd, 2018|