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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Letters of Recommendation (March 16, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on Thomas, with scripture from John 20:24-29. Thomas, one of Jesus's twelve disciples, was known for his analytical mind and need to question things. Rather than condemning his doubts, Jesus met Thomas where he was, even inviting him to touch his wounds after the resurrection. This demonstrates that God is not threatened by our questions and responds with patience and compassion to doubt. Different paths to faith are valid, whether through immediate acceptance or caref...

Mar 18, 2025•36 min

Lent 2025 - March 17

James Harper reflects on the Apostle Thomas with scripture from John 20:24-29.

Mar 17, 2025•9 min•Season 9Ep. 6

Lent 2025 - March 14

Glenna James reflects on Raham with Scripture from Joshua 6:20-25.

Mar 14, 2025•8 min•Season 9Ep. 5

Lent 2025 - March 12

Scott York reflects on Jacob with scripture from Genesis 32:22-26

Mar 12, 2025•7 min•Season 9Ep. 4

Letters of Recommendation (March 9, 2025)

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 as part our Lent Sermon Series, "Letters of Recommendation." Every personal experience shapes our unique story, and God purposefully uses these experiences for His kingdom. Through examining Paul's letter to the Corinthians, we discover that God uses unlikely people, regardless of their background or perceived inadequacies. Our authentic experiences, including struggles and victories, become powerful tools for reaching others in ways only we can....

Mar 10, 2025•31 min

Lent 2025 - March 10

James Harper reflects on the Apostle Paul with scripture from Acts 9:10-16.

Mar 10, 2025•9 min•Season 9Ep. 3

Ash Wednesday Meditation

Rev. James Harper preaches on Ash Wednesday on 1 Corinthians 15:50-57.

Mar 07, 2025•30 min

Lent 2025 - March 7

Mike Lauter reflects on John the Baptist, with scripture from Matthew 11:2-6.

Mar 07, 2025•5 min•Season 9Ep. 2

Lent 2025 - March 5

Sarah Dickinson introduces our Lent Audio Devotional series with scripture from 2 Corinthians 3:1-6.

Mar 05, 2025•6 min•Season 9Ep. 1

If I Had the Words (Psalm 103)

Rev. Scott York preaches on Psalm 103, as part of our sermon series on the Psalms. Exploring Psalm 103 reveals that genuine gratitude requires engaging our entire being, not just words or thoughts. The Hebrew concept of blessing God involves our whole self being present and engaged in thanksgiving. True gratitude means remembering God's ongoing work today, His historical faithfulness, His eternal love, and this can also happen powerfully when we practice gratitude in community with others. By pr...

Mar 03, 2025•40 min

If I had the Words (Psalm 42:1-5)

Rev. James Harper preaches on Psalm 42:1-5 as part of our sermon series on praying with the Psalms. In times of spiritual and emotional crisis, we can use the words of this psalm to give voice to our struggle, and our desire to live in hope. David's words remind us that we can and should be honest with God about our feelings. We should look to the past to remember God's faithfulness, and talk to ourselves about what God says about us. We are invited to turn our hope from the temporary solutions ...

Feb 24, 2025•36 min

If I had the Words (Psalm 46)

Rev. James Harper preaches on Psalm 46 as part of our sermion series on praying with the Psalms. Life's challenges can shake our foundations, but there are two perspectives to consider: life in the world and life in God's kingdom. While earthly disruptions like natural disasters, financial crises, and personal setbacks are inevitable, God's kingdom offers unshakeable truths. Three fundamental principles emerge: our difficulties ultimately work for good, our spiritual blessings cannot be taken aw...

Feb 17, 2025•31 min

If I Had the Words (Psalm 8)

Rev. James Harper preaches on Psalm 8 as part of our sermon series on praying with the Psalms. Psalm 8 reveals God's authoritative perspective on human value and identity. As the sovereign creator of all things, God declares humans to be crowned with glory and honor, positioned just below angels, and made in His divine image. This truth stands in stark contrast to cultural messages that base human worth on usefulness, behavior, or appearance. The ultimate proof of human value is demonstrated thr...

Feb 10, 2025•35 min

For God. For Neighbor. For You. (January 26)

Rev. James Harper preaches on Acts 9:10-19 in our For God. For Neighbor. For You. Series! Assumptions about God and others can significantly limit our ability to form meaningful relationships with God and with others. Through the biblical story of Ananias and Saul, we learn how choosing curiosity over assumptions can lead to transformative experiences. By examining our preconceptions about God and others, we can move beyond prejudices based on politics, ethnicity, age, or social issues. This app...

Jan 27, 2025•35 min

For God. For Neighbor. For You.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Hebrews 13: 8-16. Here's a summary: God's boundless generosity toward us calls for more than passive reception - it invites us to become generous givers ourselves. This transformative journey involves giving up our personal rights, offering consistent praise, and sharing our time freely with others. By shifting from a receiving-only mindset to one of active giving, we discover deeper purpose and closer connection with God. This lifestyle of generosity allows us to p...

Jan 21, 2025•33 min