Trusting Jesus Archives - Catoctin Presbyterian Church

Since You Been Gone

Date: May 21, 2023

Bible Text: John 17:1-11, Acts 17: 16-34 | Rev. David A. Douthett

We apologize that the recording ends abruptly during the pastoral prayers for some reason. We're looking into it to prevent a similar drop in the future. Today is the last Sunday in Eastertide,

By David Douthett|2023-05-21T13:39:56-04:00May 21st, 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|

The Bread of Heaven and Hunger for New Life

Date: April 9, 2023

Bible Text: Colossians 3:1-11, Matthew 28:1-10 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Lent 2023 - The Bread of Life

This is Easter Sunday! The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! We've made it through the forty days of Lent (how did your disciplines turn out?), and we've born witness to the crucifixion and

By David Douthett|2023-04-09T16:21:03-04:00April 9th, 2023|

The Bread of Life and Hunger to Know

Date: March 5, 2023

Bible Text: Matthew 7:24-29, Matthew 16:1-12 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Lent 2023 - The Bread of Life

This is the second 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|2023-03-09T22:19:28-05:00March 9th, 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|

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|

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|

Seeing Hope

Date: December 4, 2022

Bible Text: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Advent 2022: Practicing Hope

We will celebrate the Lord's Supper in worship today. To take part with us virtually, you will need a little bit of bread and a little bit of wine or grape juice (or the closest

By David Douthett|2022-12-04T16:32:20-05:00December 4th, 2022|

The Path Leading Down

Date: October 23, 2022

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-9, 16-18, Luke 18:9-14 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Ego and western culture say the way to be a success is to climb the corporate ladder, competing in all things for all things, and looking down on those who are beneath you. To be

By David Douthett|2022-10-23T20:08:27-04:00October 23rd, 2022|

Overcome

Date: October 2, 2022

Bible Text: Hebrews 2:9-11, 14-18, John 12:23-33 | Rev. David A. Douthett

It's World Communion Sunday! Christians around the world will celebrate the Lord's Supper today AND will be aware that others are doing it, too. With the world reeling from so much pain, separation, violence, and

By David Douthett|2022-10-04T15:13:22-04:00October 4th, 2022|