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Weekly sermons from Palms Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Visit us at palmschurch.org.

  1. 4d ago

    Holy Habits (Part 3): Study

    Holy Habits (Part 3) Isaiah 55:6-13 & Colossians 3:1-11 Sunday, September 27, 2026 The Christian tradition has often seesawed between too great an emphasis on the mind—imagining that we can know God with scientific certainty—and too little emphasis on the mind—scorning theology as heartless and fruitless, seeking refuge in the passions alone. The discipline of study—both of scripture and of the great teachers of the church—helps us navigate this tension by opening us to new and life-giving insight while at the same time keeping us humble and honest about what can (and can’t) be known with certainty. Pastor Bryant Anderson preaching. Referenced in this sermon: C.S. Lewis, "On the Reading of Old Books" in The Grand Miracle (1986)Current Series: Holy Habits Devout Christians have long sought after something called “holiness.” We have misunderstood this pursuit as a striving toward perfection, which is obviously out of our reach in this life. Holiness is better understood as spiritual strength or fortitude, and our spirits are not made strong overnight, nor are they fortified without our intentional effort. Spiritual disciplines are habits that function like exercises for the soul to make us more faithful disciples, more loving neighbors, and more resilient Christians. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

    Holy Habits (Part 3): Study

  2. Sep 22

    Holy Habits (Part 2): Prayer

    Holy Habits (Part 2) 1 Kings 19:11-13 & Exodus 3:1-6 Sunday, September 20, 2026 The quintessential spiritual discipline is prayer. But for all its importance, and despite broad cultural familiarity with it, we persist in holding a very narrow view of what prayer is—and what it is meant to do. Prayer begins when we, like Moses, realize that we are standing on holy ground. Pastor Bryant Anderson preaching. Referenced in this sermon: "Beauty and how to see it" (Zac Koons, The Christian Century, September 2026)Henri Nouwen, The Genesee Diary (1981)Current Series: Holy Habits Devout Christians have long sought after something called “holiness.” We have misunderstood this pursuit as a striving toward perfection, which is obviously out of our reach in this life. Holiness is better understood as spiritual strength or fortitude, and our spirits are not made strong overnight, nor are they fortified without our intentional effort. Spiritual disciplines are habits that function like exercises for the soul to make us more faithful disciples, more loving neighbors, and more resilient Christians. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

    Holy Habits (Part 2): Prayer

  3. Sep 14

    Holy Habits (Part 1)

    Holy Habits (Part 1) Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Sunday, September 13, 2026 We have an intuitive understanding of the importance of physical health. So we try to make the right choices, but even when we don’t, we understand that we may be courting adverse consequences. The same is not usually true for our spiritual health. We tend to treat it—if we think of it at all—as something that doesn’t need a whole lot of maintenance, and we imagine that the consequences of neglect are minimal. The Christian tradition has long understood that this is not true, but life in the modern world does not often lend itself to the cultivation of our spiritual well-being. Pastor Bryant Anderson preaching. Referenced in this sermon: Andy Crouch, The Life We're Looking For (2022)The Good Faith Podcast (August 13, 2026)Matthew Crawford, The World Beyond Your Head (2016)Current Series: Holy Habits Devout Christians have long sought after something called “holiness.” We have misunderstood this pursuit as a striving toward perfection, which is obviously out of our reach in this life. Holiness is better understood as spiritual strength or fortitude, and our spirits are not made strong overnight, nor are they fortified without our intentional effort. Spiritual disciplines are habits that function like exercises for the soul to make us more faithful disciples, more loving neighbors, and more resilient Christians. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

    Holy Habits (Part 1)

  4. Sep 8

    Crutches

    Leviticus 25:1-7,19-23 & Luke 4:14-21 Sunday, September 6, 2026 Associate pastor Cassie Todd preaching. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

  5. Aug 25

    Summer Road Trip (Part 11): Paul in Miletus - The Giving Gospel

    Summer Road Trip: The Missionary Journeys of Paul (Part 11) Micah 6:6-8 & Acts 20:17-22, 28-35 Sunday, August 23, 2026 Paul says his farewells before making his way to Jerusalem, which more or less marks the end of his missionary efforts (as recounted in the book of Acts). And his parting words offer us a clear and simple distillation of the gospel: it is better to give than to receive. Pastor Bryant Anderson preaching. Current Series: Summer Road Trip The Apostle Paul did a daring thing in the years after Rome executed Jesus of Nazareth: he traveled around the Roman Empire spreading the message that Rome—despite its great power—was no match for the good news of God made known to the world in Jesus. Paul worked to establish and nurture communities that were committed to the embodiment of this good news. His missionary travels reveal the power of the gospel, the challenges of being its messenger, and the amazing things that happen when the world and the gospel collide. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

    Summer Road Trip (Part 11): Paul in Miletus - The Giving Gospel

  6. Aug 17

    Summer Road Trip (Part 10): Paul in Ephesus - Bad for Business

    Summer Road Trip: The Missionary Journeys of Paul (Part 10) Acts 19:21-34 Sunday, August 16, 2026 Some in the ancient world received the gospel as a balm—a message of comfort, peace, and welcome liberation. For others, however, the gospel was a threat: an unwelcome message that had the potential to disrupt people's way of life. The gospel still pulls us in both directions today, and it is in the uncomfortable tension between the two that true faithfulness is found. Pastor Bryant Anderson preaching. Referenced in this sermon: Charles M. Sheldon, In His Steps (1896)Current Series: Summer Road Trip The Apostle Paul did a daring thing in the years after Rome executed Jesus of Nazareth: he traveled around the Roman Empire spreading the message that Rome—despite its great power—was no match for the good news of God made known to the world in Jesus. Paul worked to establish and nurture communities that were committed to the embodiment of this good news. His missionary travels reveal the power of the gospel, the challenges of being its messenger, and the amazing things that happen when the world and the gospel collide. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

    Summer Road Trip (Part 10): Paul in Ephesus - Bad for Business

  7. Aug 11

    Summer Road Trip (Part 9): Paul in Ephesus - A New Favorite Spot

    Summer Road Trip: The Missionary Journeys of Paul (Part 9) Acts 19:1-10 Sunday, August 9, 2026 Having just a short stop in this city before, Paul finds himself back in Ephesus and he is able to spend a significant amount of time with them. In their time together, he unveils that they were taught about repentance but are yet to learn of the Holy Spirit. Building upon what they know, he baptizes them in the name of Jesus and lays his hands upon them. As we begin new relationships, not just as a church with our new associate pastor, but especially this weekend as we recognize our many students and teachers going back to school, we all come with a backstory. We put our hope in Christ to build us up through the Holy Spirit and help us grow with God and one another. Associate pastor Cassie Todd preaching. Current Series: Summer Road Trip The Apostle Paul did a daring thing in the years after Rome executed Jesus of Nazareth: he traveled around the Roman Empire spreading the message that Rome—despite its great power—was no match for the good news of God made known to the world in Jesus. Paul worked to establish and nurture communities that were committed to the embodiment of this good news. His missionary travels reveal the power of the gospel, the challenges of being its messenger, and the amazing things that happen when the world and the gospel collide. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

    Summer Road Trip (Part 9): Paul in Ephesus - A New Favorite Spot

  8. Aug 4

    Summer Road Trip (Part 8): Paul in Corinth - When the Road Gets Long

    Summer Road Trip: The Missionary Journeys of Paul (Part 8) Acts 18:1-17 Sunday, August 2, 2026 Adult Ministry Director Bill Wildey preaching. Current Series: Summer Road Trip The Apostle Paul did a daring thing in the years after Rome executed Jesus of Nazareth: he traveled around the Roman Empire spreading the message that Rome—despite its great power—was no match for the good news of God made known to the world in Jesus. Paul worked to establish and nurture communities that were committed to the embodiment of this good news. His missionary travels reveal the power of the gospel, the challenges of being its messenger, and the amazing things that happen when the world and the gospel collide. Palms Presbyterian Church is a church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. To learn more about us, visit us at palmschurch.org.

    Summer Road Trip (Part 8): Paul in Corinth - When the Road Gets Long
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    2024 - 2026
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