FPC Douglasville

First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville•www.fpcdouglasville.org

Join us for reflections on scripture, spiritual practices to help you grow as a disciple, and conversations about what it means to follow Jesus. A podcast from the First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville, GA.

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Episodes

Following Jesus: June 9, 2025.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 20:20-26 as part of our sermon series, Following Jesus in the Book of Luke.

Jul 01, 2025•37 min

Following Jesus (June 22, 2025)

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Luke 20:9-19, the Parable of the Vineyard, as part of the Following Jesus sermon series on the book of Luke. The Parable of the Vineyard in Luke 20:9-19 reveals four key motivations that drive human actions: ambition, desire, fear, and love. Jesus uses the story of tenants who mistreat and kill the vineyard owner's servants and son to illustrate humanity's rebellion against God. While the religious leaders were driven by ambition for power and fear of people's o...

Jun 24, 2025•31 min

Following Jesus: June 15, 2025

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 20:1-8 as part of our sermon series through the book of Luke: Following Jesus. Jesus faced a challenge from religious leaders questioning his authority, which reveals two foundations of his power: his identity as God's Son and his obedience to Scripture. As Christians, we should live under the same dual authority - our relationship with God and the guidance of Scripture. Other sources of authority like science, culture, or personal preference ultimately fail be...

Jun 17, 2025•34 min

Following Jesus: Luke 19: 11-27

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 19:11-27 as part of our Following Jesus Sermon Series through the book of Luke.

Jun 10, 2025•36 min

Following Jesus (Luke 18:31-43)

Rev James Harper preaches on Luke 18:31-43 as part of the continuing Following Jesus sermon series on the book of Luke. In Luke 18:31-43, we see a powerful contrast between spiritual blindness and true sight. While Jesus' disciples, who had spent years with Him, failed to understand His clear predictions about His coming death and resurrection, a blind beggar in Jericho immediately recognized Jesus as the Messiah. Despite never having seen Jesus, this man's faith allowed him to perceive what the...

Jun 03, 2025•32 min

Gifts of the King (May 25, 2025)

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on 2 Kings 6: 8-23 as part of the Gifts of the King Sermon Series. Spiritual vision allows us to perceive beyond physical appearances to recognize God's deeper work in our lives and in the world. Like Elisha's servant who saw God's heavenly army, we can develop the ability to see situations from God's perspective. This vision transforms our outlook on challenges, helping us recognize that God is with us, for us, and in control. By looking beyond immediate circumsta...

May 27, 2025•33 min

Gifts of the King (May 18, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 5:19-27 as part of our sermon series on Gifts of the King. God's discipline differs fundamentally from punishment, with discipline focused on growth and restoration while punishment deals with past wrongs. Through Gehazi's story in 2 Kings 5, we learn that believers experience discipline rather than punishment due to Christ's sacrifice. While all Christians remain under God's loving discipline, not all suffering indicates sin. Understanding this distinction ...

May 20, 2025•36 min

The Gifts of the King (May 11, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 5:1-14 as part of the "Gifts of the King" Sermon Series. True restoration involves being reformed into the person God intended from creation. Through Naaman's story, we learn that God's path to restoration is straightforward yet often challenging to accept. The process requires giving up control, embracing humility, and developing patience. Key steps include honestly naming areas needing restoration, building a daily relationship with Jesus, and connecting w...

May 13, 2025•32 min

Gifts of the King (May 4, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 4:38-41 as part of the Gifts of the King Sermon Series. In times of famine, a deadly situation arose when poisonous wild gourds were accidentally added to a pot of stew meant for the prophets' sons. This story from 2 Kings 4:38-41 illustrates how sin poisoned God's perfect creation, affecting all humanity. Just as Elisha used flour to neutralize the poison, Jesus became the ultimate solution to sin's deadly effects through His death and resurrection. While b...

May 06, 2025•29 min

Gifts of the King (April 27, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 4:1-7 as part of our Gifts of the King Sermon Series. The biblical account of Elisha and the widow's oil reveals profound truths about God's compassionate nature and the power of generosity. God demonstrates His care for individual struggles by miraculously providing for a desperate widow facing debt and potential loss of her children. This narrative teaches that God has unlimited resources at His disposal and often works through the generosity of others. Th...

Apr 29, 2025•38 min

Easter - Gifts of the King (April 20th)

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 4:25-37 as part of the sermon series on Elisha the prophet, connecting the story with the power of Jesus's resurrection. The story of the Shunammite woman demonstrates profound truths about hope triumphing over grief. After receiving a miraculous son through the prophet Elisha, she faced devastating loss when the child died. Instead of accepting death, she demonstrated remarkable faith by placing her son in Elisha's bed and seeking the prophet's help. Her de...

Apr 22, 2025•28 min

Maundy Thursday (April 17)

In our final sermon of the Letters of Recommendation Series, Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Judas and Jesus, with scripture from Matthew 27:3-10. The story of Judas at the Last Supper reveals profound lessons about grace and forgiveness. Despite knowing Judas would betray Him, Jesus demonstrated extraordinary love by washing his feet, welcoming him at the table, and calling him friend. Unlike other biblical figures who found redemption after failure, Judas's tragedy lay not only in his betray...

Apr 20, 2025•25 min

Lent 2025 - April 18

Sarah Dickinson reflects on Jesus with scripture from Matthew 26:36-46.

Apr 18, 2025•8 min•Season 9Ep. 20

Lent 2025 - April 16

Samantha Michaelson reflects on the disciple John with scripture from John 19:25-27.

Apr 16, 2025•5 min•Season 9Ep. 19

Letters of Recommendation (April 13, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on Gideon, with scripture from Judges 7:1-8. God's power can shine bright through those who feel inadequate or ill-equipped. Through Gideon's transformation from a fearful man hiding in a winepress to a mighty warrior leading just 300 men to victory, we see God's pattern of using unlikely heroes. This truth continues today, as demonstrated by untouchable women in India who, despite minimal resources and education, are successfully planting churches and transforming com...

Apr 15, 2025•30 min

Lent 2025 - April 14

Tim Rogers reflects on Noah with selections of scripture from Genesis 6 through 9.

Apr 14, 2025•8 min•Season 9Ep. 18

Lent 2025 - April 11

James Harper reflects on Gideon with scripture from Judges 7: 1-8.

Apr 11, 2025•9 min•Season 9Ep. 17

Lent 2025 - April 9

Jenni Preston reflects on Abigail with scripture from 1 Samuel 25:32-39.

Apr 09, 2025•6 min•Season 9Ep. 16

Letters of Recommendation (April 6, 2025)

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Deborah with scripture from Judges 7:1-8. Deborah, Israel's only female judge, demonstrated extraordinary leadership during a time of oppression under Canaanite rule. As both judge and prophetess, she displayed remarkable courage by leading despite societal limitations, joining Barak on the battlefield, and speaking difficult truths. Her story teaches that God equips those He calls, regardless of perceived weaknesses. Through her faithful leadership, she helped ...

Apr 08, 2025•30 min

Lent 2025 - April 7

Andrew Dickinson reflects on Deborah with scripture from Judges 4:4-9.

Apr 07, 2025•6 min•Season 9Ep. 15

Lent 2025 - April 4

Reagan Bradley reflects on Matthew with scripture from Matthew 9:9-13.

Apr 04, 2025•6 min•Season 9Ep. 14

Lent 2025 - April 2

Scott York reflects on Lydia with scripture from Acts 16:13-15.

Apr 02, 2025•5 min•Season 9Ep. 13

Letters of Recommendation (March 30, 2025)

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on David with scripture from 2 Samuel 12:1-15. David's journey from shepherd to king took a dark turn when he succumbed to temptation with Bathsheba, leading to adultery and murder. His story illustrates how our eyes can deceive us, making us blind to our own sins and causing us to chase what seems greener on the other side. Despite attempting to hide his sins, David learned that wrongdoing cannot remain hidden from God. Yet through it all, God's remarkable grace p...

Apr 01, 2025•33 min

Lent 2025 - March 31

Andrew Dickinson reflects on David with scripture from Psalm 51:1-12.

Mar 31, 2025•6 min•Season 9Ep. 12

Lent 2025 - March 28

Sarah Dickinson reflects on Sarah with scripture from Genesis 18:8-15.

Mar 28, 2025•7 min•Season 9Ep. 11

Lent 2025 - March 26

Sarah Cordle reflects on Nicodemus with scripture from John 3:1-15.

Mar 26, 2025•7 min•Season 9Ep. 10

Letters of Recommendation (March 23, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on Peter, with scripture from Matthew 16:13-23. Peter's journey from fisherman to church leader demonstrates that faith develops through both triumphs and failures. Despite being one of Jesus' closest disciples, Peter experienced significant ups and downs - from boldly declaring Jesus as the Christ to denying Him three times. His story reveals how God shows patience with our failures, uses our imperfections to highlight His grace, and can transform any life story that ...

Mar 25, 2025•34 min

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