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First Presbyterian Church Allentown

Welcome to the Sunday Sermons podcast of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown We hope you'll join us each week by setting aside a few moments to take a prayerful breath and listen to God's Word. Check out First Presbyterian Church of Allentown online at https://fpcallentown.org/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/firstpresbyterianchurchofallentown

  1. JAN 5

    Words for the Beginning: The Road isn't Straight

    Life often unfolds in ways that surprise us, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. How have you felt God's presence when your life took an unexpected turn? This Epiphany Sunday, we conclude our Advent and Christmas journey with a sermon that looks forward. Join Pastor Taylor as we embark on the road of a new year, exploring the unexpected paths and detours in a message titled "The Road Isn't Straight." This sermon concludes our series inspired by "Words for the Beginning" from "A Sanctified Art". Today's scripture readings are Isaiah 43:16-21 & Matthew 2:1-12 (Read by Bob Martin) If you'd like your very own Star Word for 2025, stop by the church office, or reach out to us via Social Media or through the church's website. Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    28 min

  2. 12/29/2024

    Words for the Beginning: Wisdom's Ways

    Join us this Christmastide as we look at the way Wisdom impacts us and our faith. The sermon, entitled "Wisdom's Ways" is the penultimate sermon in our series "Words for the Beginning" inspired by "A Sanctified Art". Today's scripture readings are 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 16 & Luke 2:41-51 (Read by Nelson Rabenold) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    16 min

  3. 12/25/2024

    Words for the Beginning: Love Knows Your Name (Christmas Eve)

    Merry Christmas! In a special Christmas Eve message Pastor Carter continues our Advent Season sermon series, inspired by "Words for the Beginning" from A Sanctified Art; reminding us this week that "Loves Knows Your Name". Checkout the sermon as well as the Christmas story read narratively by Pastors Taylor Hall, Kathryn Foster and Carter Lester. Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    17 min

  4. 12/22/2024

    Words for the Beginning: Hope is Worth the Risk

    What dream of God might you have a part to play in during this season of your life? This week Pastor Carter continues our Advent Season sermon series, inspired by "Words for the Beginning" from A Sanctified Art; reminding us this week that "Hope is Worth the Risk". Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Luke 1:46-55 & Matthew 1:18-25 (Read by Rev. Bobbie McGarey) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    23 min

  5. 12/08/2024

    Words for the Beginning: We Can't Go Alone

    Reflect on what it means to have a "with-us" God. If you have experienced a time of isolation, from God or others, what practices might help you break free from that isolation? How can you support others experiencing loneliness and isolation?  This week Pastor Kathryn continues our Advent Season sermon series, inspired by "Words for the Beginning" from A Sanctified Art; reminding us this week that "We Can't Go Alone". Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 & Ruth 1:1-14, 16 (Read by Erica Simmons) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    23 min

  6. 12/01/2024

    Words for the Beginning: You Are a Blessing

    You are a beloved child of God. When do you doubt this truth? What helps you remember that this is true? This week Pastor Taylor kicks off our Advent Season, inspired by "Words for the Beginning" from A Sanctified Art. The first sermon in the series reminds us that "You Are a Blessing" Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 & Luke 1:26-38 (Read by Kim Ceccatti) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    20 min

  7. 11/24/2024

    Fruits of the Spirit: Gratitude

    For what do you want to thank God this morning? Join us as Pastor Carter wraps up our Autumn sermon series on "Fruits of the Spirit", focusing this week on Gratitude. Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Deuteronomy 8:7-18 and Philippians 4:4-7, 10-13 (Read by Kathy Matthews) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    22 min

  8. 11/17/2024

    Merging Into One

    What are the gifts that God has given to you to share with others in this season of your life? What is one way you can use those gifts to bless someone in this church family or your community this week? This week we welcome guest preacher, and new Shared General Presbyter for Lackawanna and Lehigh Presbyteries Rev. Denise Pass, who joins us to deliver a wonderful sermon entitled "Merging Into One". Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

    27 min
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Welcome to the Sunday Sermons podcast of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown We hope you'll join us each week by setting aside a few moments to take a prayerful breath and listen to God's Word. Check out First Presbyterian Church of Allentown online at https://fpcallentown.org/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/firstpresbyterianchurchofallentown

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