Welcome to the Doylestown Presbyterian Church podcast. Each week, our Sunday sermon will be posted. Whether you listen in the car, during a walk, or at home, we hope it can bring you joy and comfort as you go about your day!
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DPC Sermon from June 9, 2024 - "Mind the Gap"
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“Where is God?” many ask when hard and unexpected challenges invade their lives. This week Pastor Pauline invites us to “Mind the Gap” and consider where God might be.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from June 2, 2024 - "The Bishop and the Milkman"
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“What do a bishop, a milkman, and a pair of sparkly slippers have to do with your faith? Martin Luther knew the answer... do you? I'll fill you in..." - Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from May 26, 2024 - "Holy Whisper"
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"You take a lot of tests in school. All kinds of tests. There was once a little girl who took a test and it forever changed her life. I took that same test and I bet you did, too. Any idea what test it was? I'll let you know this week in worship." -Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from May 19, 2024 - "Give Me That Old Time Religion"
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"What do Barnabas, an old Phillies player, and a banjo have to do with Pentecost and Doylestown Presbyterian Church? More importantly, what do they have to do with you and me? More than you might imagine. I fill you in this week in worship. See you then." -Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from May 12, 2024 - "Try Spelling ‘Community’ Without ‘Unity’"
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Join in this week as we hear about one of the most ancient metaphors of Christian living, to be the "light of the world" and hear how Pastor Becca Bateman applied this timeless wisdom from the Scriptures and wisdom from her mom to dissolve a conflict.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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Three of our DPC Youth reflect on their time with the church during Youth Sunday.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from April 21, 2024 - "Two Pockets"
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On the eve of Earth Day we will explore the tension between “the Earth is the Lord’s” and our responsibility to care for the beloved creation. - Rev. Pauline SextonDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from April 14, 2024 - "Whatever Happened to Easter?"
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"Some of you know that my wife just can’t get enough of those little Easter marshmallow yellow chicks. The good news is that they are now discounted 70% off the original price. I guess that’s because Easter is over, or is it? See you in worship!" - Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from April 7, 2024 - "The Last Time I Saw Jesus"
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"Join in this Sunday as we gather as a community for communion and share stories of where we recognize Jesus." - Rev. Becca BatemanDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from March 31, 2024, Easter Sunday - "My Lord, What a Morning!"
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"The entire Christian faith exists because of four little words. Doylestown Presbyterian would not be here if it were not for these four little words. Do you know what they are? I treat you to the answer this week.” - Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from March 24, 2024 - "Anyone Remember Holy Week?"
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"What do palm branches, a rooster, and a mother hen have to do with Holy Week? More importantly, what do they have to do with you and me? I let you know this week in worship.” - Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from March 17, 2024 - "Anyone Remember Demas?"
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"What do Demas, Billy Graham’s sister, and all of us have in common? Well, more than you might imagine. I’ll connect the dots for you this week.” - Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from March 10, 2024 - "Anyone Remember Rhoda?"
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"Some of us are old enough to remember the Mary Tyler Moore Show with such characters as Ted, Mr. Grant, Murray, and her dear friend, Rhoda. You don’t hear the name Rhoda as much these days, though it was a very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Rhoda appears only once in the Bible where she interrupts a prayer meeting with a big surprise." -…
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DPC Sermon from March 3, 2024 - "Anyone Remember Seth?"
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“Most crossword puzzlers will have an edge up on this week’s sermon titled 'Anyone Remember Seth?' Do you remember Seth? Funny thing is that God sees a lot of Seth in you and me. Do you know what it is that God sees in us? I let you know on Sunday. See you then.” - Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from February 25, 2024 - "Anyone Remember Onesiphorus?"
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"If it weren’t for Bill Beeners, I would have given up all hope of ever stepping into a pulpit. The apostle Paul needed Onesiphorus and I needed Beeners. We all need an Onesiphorus and Beeners in our lives. I tell you the whole story this Sunday in worship." - Rev. Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from February 18, 2024 - "Anyone Remember to Wash?"
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"Many Presbyterians I have met along the way, greet Lent with an uninterested yawn. They feel it’s sort of a liturgical speed bump that we go over to get to Easter. The genius of Lent, however, is that it is a holy reminder to slow down, to reflect, to deepen our spiritual self-awareness, and to draw closer to our Lord. This week is the first Sunda…
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DPC Sermon from February 11, 2024 - "You're Making a Spectacle of Yourself"
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"This Sunday, step into the scene where Jesus, the embodiment of divine love, humbly washes the feet of his disciples. With this act, he teaches us an invaluable lesson on the power of love through serving. Can we allow ourselves to be in the posture of being loved - by our neighbor and by God? And furthermore, in turbulent events will we remember …
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DPC Sermon from February 4, 2024 - "Halleluia Anyway!"
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On our journey of faith and life we encounter the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as Shakespeare has said. Often the first question asked is “Why?” If God is loving and merciful, why is there suffering? If God is in control, why is there injustice and oppression? This Sunday, we look at the Prophet Isaiah’s words to Israel in captivity, …
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DPC Sermon from January 21, 2024 - "Life's Toughest Job"
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"What do you think is the toughest job in America, or even in the world? Lots of possibilities to consider, but one sticks out more than any of the others. Do you know what it is? If not, I fill you in this week." -- Dr. Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from January 7, 2024 - "Finding the Way"
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We celebrate Epiphany to close out the Christmas Season where we hear the story of The Wise Men from the East seeking out the King of the Jews. This is a story of mystery and intrigue. Pastor Pauline Sexton reflects on what we can learn from these Wise Men as we seek to discover who Jesus is.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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Pastor Becca Bateman offers a message about how the true meaning of Christmas is a theme for all year round!Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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Sermon and Anthem and Meditation from December 24, 2023
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We hope you enjoy this special DPC podcast which includes Pastor Tom Kort's sermon from the Fourth Sunday of Advent titled “Is This the Road to Bethlehem?” followed by a wonderful Christmas Eve rendition of "Away in a Manger" by the Chancel Choir and Tom's Christmas Eve meditation titled "Christmas Grits and Grace"…
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DPC Sermon from December 17, 2023 - "Gifts You Can't Buy Online"
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"There seem to more and more Amazon, UPS, and Fed-Ex trucks on the road this Advent season than ever before. Online retail sales are expected to reach $254 billion this year. There are some gifts, however, that are not available online but are the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. I'll let you know what they are this week." -- Pastor Tom Kor…
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DPC Sermon from December 10, 2023 - "Angels on East Court Street"
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"'Tis the season for angels, from the Angel Gabriel to Second Class Clarence in It’s A Wonderful Life. Do you believe in angels? Have you ever seen an angel on East Court Street? I've seen quite a few. I will tell you how to spot an angel this week.” -- Pastor Tom KortDoylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from December 3, 2023 - "A Griswold Family Christmas"
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"Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie. Some like the old classics like It’s A Wonderful Life or Meet Me In St. Louis. Others prefer Elf or Home Alone. The list is endless and impossible to pick just one. Even though the language gets a little salty at points, I am always drawn to Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. So, what …
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DPC Sermon from November 26, 2023 - "Jesus in a Soup Kitchen"
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Join Pastor Becca Bateman this ‘Reign of Christ Sunday’ which calls us to remember that God is present throughout the universe - even at our own family gatherings, sometimes fraught with social and emotional landmines.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from November 19, 2023 - "The Best Soul Food in Town"
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Have you ever tried the Soul Food at Café With Soul, or The Big Easy, or Taste of Soul? Where’s the best Soul Food in town? You might be surprised. Join Tom Kort this week for some Soul in the sermon.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from November 12, 2023 - "A Bucket of Shrimp"
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What does an old man in a tattered hat with a bucket of shrimp have to do with you, me, and Doylestown Presbyterian Church's Beyond Initiative? You’ll find the answer this week as Tom Kort offers the sermon. Lay Leader Meghan Burkins offers our Old Testament Lesson from Psalm 103.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from November 5, 2023 - "Day by Day"
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Sharing a meal, stopping for a minute of prayer, touching base with a friend - all these ordinary experiences of the day-to-day can seem inconsequential. However, as Pastor Becca Bateman explores in this Sunday's sermon, these small moments become essential acts of Christian life.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from October 29, 2023 - "So, What's the Plan?"
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Have you ever tried to put a team, staff, or organization together? It’s not easy. You always want to find the right people at the right time for the right job. What criteria did Jesus use for calling disciples? Did he have a plan for spreading the love of God once he ascended to heaven? If so, what was his plan? Tune in as Pastor Tom Kort explores…
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DPC Sermon from October 22, 2023 - "A Little Girl's Pennies"
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How much is a penny worth today? Most people, when they drop one, don’t bother to pick it up. So what do pennies have to do with DPC? Dr. Tom Kort invites you to tune in as he shares the miracle of the little girl’s pennies.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from October 15, 2023 - "Surprised By Grace"
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We begin this Beyond initiative in the midst of a horrific week of war and destruction. In a fragile world, we come together to center our faith and our hope as Pauline Sexton reflects on Ephesians 3:20 which tells us that God is able to do more than we can think or imagine.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from October 8, 2023 - "Winter's Question"
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There are only 74 days until the official start of winter. Have you made any winter plans? This week Dr. Kort raises an important winter question concerning life and faith. What’s the question? Tune in to find out.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from October 1, 2023 - "Amazing Algebra and Grace"
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On this World Communion Sunday, Dr. Tom Kort’s meditation is titled, “Amazing Algebra and Grace." Someone once asked him, “What does algebra have to do with grace?" He responded, “I hope you will come to worship and find out!”Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from September 24, 2023 - "Love Isn't A la Carte"
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Dr. Tom Kort offers the day's message from the pulpit for the first time as Transitional Pastor at DPC. He explores the meaning of love from First John and asks us to consider what difference it makes in our lives to abide in God's love.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon/Musical Presentation from September 17, 2023
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The Rev. Dr. Mina Choi, DPC’s Organist and Director of Youth Music, partners with DPC member Meghan Burkins aka Meghan Malloy (when performing) to offer a dramatic retelling of the life of King David. This exciting musical presentation will occur in place of a sermon and is perfect for all ages.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from September 10, 2023 - "In a Fog"
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This week, Pastor Becca Bateman explores the start of the Israelites' long journey through the wilderness. As we hear of their challenges, may we also feel strengthened by God's surrounding and guiding presence.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from September 3, 2023 - "New Fall Fashion Trend, Barefoot"
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This week, Pastor Becca Bateman looks at Moses’ familiar encounter with the divine in the form of a burning bush. We discuss what it might mean to find our footing in holy soil.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from August 27, 2023 - "The Helpers"
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In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on the full arc of his 36-year career as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. In it, he reflects upon the thousands of individuals who have helped shape his personal faith and service as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from August 20, 2023 - "A Braves Fan in Bucks County"
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In his penultimate sermon as an installed pastor, John Willingham focuses on the years at DPC. Join us as he reflects on the special nature of this journey together and his hopes for our body of faith in the years ahead.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from August 13, 2023 - "Shine"
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Join in this week as Becca Bateman highlights Paul's encouragement to the church of Philippi. They are people like us, trusting God through all seasons of life.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from July 30, 2023 - "Kept By God"
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Many children learn the bedtime prayer of “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep…” Many worship services end with a benediction that starts “The Lord bless you and keep you…” What are we affirming and seeking when we speak of God as one who keeps us? In the sermon, John Willingham will ponder that question as we reflect on two…
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DPC Sermon from July 23, 2023 - "The Gift of An Introduction"
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In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on the third letter of John and a key introduction the Apostle makes through it. Join us as we ponder the important place of introductions still in the life of any church.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from July 16, 2023 - "Abiding and Reforming"
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In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the Apostle John’s second letter where he is worried that some are diluting the Gospel message. In particular, he encourages first-century Christians to abide in the teaching of Christ without going beyond it. Join us as we ponder what that instruction might say to us two millennia later as part of a faith …
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DPC Sermon from July 9, 2023 - "Mad About Grace"
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While the story of Jonah is often relegated to children's Bible lessons, it does offer a glimpse of the tension between God’s judgement and God’s mercy. Listen in as Pauline Sexton explores these intriguing themes in her sermon.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from June 25, 2023 - "The Difference It Makes"
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In his sermon, John Willingham focuses on a moment when the Apostle Paul praises some members of the church in Thessalonica and scolds others. Join us as we explore the reason for those differing messages and then consider what his 1st Century words might say to some 21st Century Christians.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from June 18, 2023 - "Paying Attention to the Clues"
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In his sermon, John Willingham concludes the gap in his Old Testament preaching history by focusing on a passage from the Book of Habakkuk. In that account from the 7th century B.C., the prophet bearing that name shares a vision from God that offers clues about the future of that nation and believer. Join us as we listen in and ponder what that mom…
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DPC Sermon from June 11, 2023 - "Until Then"
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In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on two Biblical passages that speak of a future end to all hardship. Join us as we ponder those reminders of God’s promises to us and how we best wait until the change appears.Doylestown Presbyterian Church által
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DPC Sermon from May 28, 2023 - "What God Sees"
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On this Pentecost Sunday, John Willingham focuses on a moment that occurred on October 17, 520 B.C. A new temple was under construction and some old-timers were distressed until the prophet Haggai brought this word from God: “My spirit abides among you; do not fear.” Join us as we ponder the gift that message was to them and its continuing power fo…
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DPC Sermon from May 21, 2023 - "A Word to Bystanders"
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In the sermon, John Willingham draws from the Old Testament book of Obadiah where the prophet criticizes the neighbors of ancient Israel for failing to act when Jerusalem was overrun. We join his account to the words of Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan and consider what God might be saying to us when we, too, are bystanders to hurt or evil toda…
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