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Date: January 14, 2024

Bible Text: Psalm 139:1-6,13-18, John 1:35-51 | Rev. David A. Douthett

In the weeks after Epiphany we look at texts in the gospels that demonstrate the appearing (meaning of "Epiphany") of Jesus Christ, opening with his baptism by John the Baptizer (last week), then the call

By David Douthett|2024-01-14T22:29:59-05:00January 14th, 2024|

Leaving It All On the Field

Date: May 7, 2023

Bible Text: John 14:1-14, Acts 7:51-60 | Rev. David A. Douthett

We continue in the season of Eastertide, a time of celebrating the Resurrection of Christ Jesus and examining the implications of the great event. This week, we return to John's telling of the Last Supper,

By David Douthett|2023-05-07T21:36:48-04:00May 7th, 2023|

Twin Peaks

Date: February 19, 2023

Bible Text: Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 17:1-9 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This week we continue exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus continues to reframe the teachings of the law, here with some of his most radical instruction in the gospel. We pair this with

By David Douthett|2023-02-20T16:32:21-05:00February 20th, 2023|

Get Over Yourself

Date: February 12, 2023

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This week we continue exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. At the end of last week's gospel lesson, Jesus said, "Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the you will never enter the kingdom

By David Douthett|2023-02-12T17:20:34-05:00February 12th, 2023|

Ambassadors

Date: February 5, 2023

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This week we continue exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. As he speaks to his disciples, he explains the power they have been given to change the world, and he explains how serious he is

By David Douthett|2023-02-05T17:52:11-05:00February 5th, 2023|

Let’s Go Together

Date: January 22, 2023

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Matthew's gospel includes many references to the Hebrew scriptures to show how God fulfilled them in and through Jesus. This week's lesson opens with a text we heard during Advent, showing us Jesus as the

By David Douthett|2023-01-29T21:33:20-05:00January 29th, 2023|

Passing the Baton

Date: May 22, 2022

Bible Text: Genesis 17:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:1-8 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Today is Legacy Sunday at CPC. We will consider all that God has given us in life, both materially and spiritually, and also what we are called to do with those blessings while we live,

By David Douthett|2022-05-22T18:46:30-04:00May 22nd, 2022|

Am I Missing Something?

Date: October 17, 2021

Bible Text: Psalm 91:1-13, Mark 10:32-45 | Rev. David Douthett

Even as Jesus leads the disciples to Jerusalem and tells them he is going to suffer and die but be raised again, James and John come asking for places of honor in his kingdom. They,

By David Douthett|2021-10-17T21:09:39-04:00October 17th, 2021|

Both / And

Date: September 12, 2021

Bible Text: James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Grace and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ be with you! [**The service begins about 12 minutes before the video today. We had some issues with our internet connections. So the video misses the welcome and

By David Douthett|2021-09-12T17:51:19-04:00September 12th, 2021|

The Risen Christ and the Anti-Disciple

Date: May 16, 2021

Bible Text: 1 John 5:1-7, Acts 9:1-20 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Eastertide 2021 - The Risen Christ and the Disciples

This is our fifth installment of Eastertide sermons exploring what happens with the Risen Christ meets his disconnected disciples. This week we'll meet someone who was the opposite of a disciple - Saul of Tarsus,

By David Douthett|2021-05-18T12:41:28-04:00May 16th, 2021|

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