In this Sunday's sermon, Becca Bateman examines the faith of Daniel and the surprising impact it had on others. After a closer look at the characters in the passage and also in our lives, we realize the impact of a life of faith. Following worship, our members joyfully approved Becca's Terms of Call as our new Associate Pastor for Education and Family Ministries!
In the sermon, John Willingham begins the final phase of our summer-long look at the book of Daniel by reflecting on a new crisis for the title character. Ironically, it was a personal strength of that Jewish man which put him at risk. Join us as we ponder that reality for him and ourselves in the fullness of life.
In our scripture, both characters in Daniel and in the gospel of Luke fail to learn the lessons of those before them. Roberta Kearney invites us to consider what it means to live more simply and with generosity, as God teaches us, so our possessions do not define and confine us.
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our reflection on the Book of Daniel, by focusing on a Biblical moment that is the origin for our expression of “the handwriting is on the wall.” Join us as we ponder what that ancient scene has to say to us about human courage in those times when words of truth can be hard to speak.
As we continue our summer series in the book of Daniel, we find King Nebuchadnezzar failing to accept the message of the dream that he must change his ways. God invites us to change our ways over and over, but sometimes an event causes us to truly stop and assess what we are doing. In her sermon, Roberta Kearney asks us to consider our own readiness to change the focus of our lives.
In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on another day when Daniel is brought in to interpret the king’s dream. Its message is about hard times ahead for Nebuchadnezzar while offering a word about what it means for him and us to recognize God as sovereign over all of life. Join us as we listen in and ponder how you and I might best demonstrate faithfulness toward our heavenly ruler.
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer look at the Book of Daniel by focusing on the moment three people of faith faced a literal trial by fire. The response of the king to those events and the angry suggestion centuries later by two disciples of Jesus invite us to look at our own lives of faith with candor and humility. Join us as we ponder those ancient scenes together, seeking a word of hope for today.
**During Sunday's sermon, a longtime and beloved member of the church fainted. We have edited the response to this medical emergency out of this podcast. Thankfully, the member is now recovering well. We continue to hold her in our prayers.** In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer focus on the Book of Daniel by reflecting on the moment three exiles refuse to bow down to an idol. What does their moment of courage and a similar act by two of the first disciples centuries later suggest...
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer focus on the book of Daniel by reflecting on the moment that title character reveals the content and meaning of a king’s dream. What does that ancient scene have to say to us as our nation marks its 245th birthday? Join us as we ponder that question together.
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer focus on events in the story of Daniel, reflecting on a day when King Nebuchadnezzar demanded insight into a troubling dream. Join us as we draw lessons from that moment and from a time in Jesus’ final hours when the response to a dream proved to be life-altering, too. Don't forget to check out www.dtownpc.org for all the latest news and happenings here at DPC!
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer focus on events in the story of Daniel, reflecting on a day when King Nebuchadnezzar demanded insight into a troubling dream. Join us as we draw lessons from that moment and from a time in Jesus’ final hours when the response to a dream proved to be life-altering, too.
In his sermon on Sunday, John Willingham begins our summer series that will focus on the Old Testament character of Daniel. We start by pondering a day when, as an act of faith, Daniel refused to eat food sent to him by the king of Babylon. Join us as we reflect upon that decision and what it might say about how we faithfully live in a world that often has different priorities as well.
In Sunday’s sermon, Roberta Kearney looks at the covenants and promises God makes to us in baptism and the promises we make throughout our journey of faith. We respond to those promises in confirmation and affirmation of our faith as do those serving as officers in the church through the ministry of Deacon and Elder. Join us as we reflect on what it means to trust in our covenant-making God.
In his sermon, John Willingham concludes the series on Noah and the flood by focusing on the image of a rainbow. What does that sign promised by God in the narrative say to us as people of faith? Join us as we ponder that gift anew. Visit www.dtownpc.org to learn more about the various ministries and programs offered at DPC.
