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First Presbyterian Church Allentown Kingdoms and KindnessJoin us on this snowy day as the Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka preaches a powerful sermon entitled "Kingdoms and Kindness".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Micah 6:1-8 & Matthew 5:1-12 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, February 1, 2026 during our online worship service; you can read the text version on blog page.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...

2026-02-0118 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Hope is UnfoldingHow have you walked in darkness, or how do you do so now? What light casts out that darkness?Join us on this snowy day as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a powerful sermon entitled "Hope is Unfolding".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matthew 4:12-25(Read by Pastor Stephanie Anthony)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 25, 2026 during our online worship service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown...

2026-01-2519 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Come and SeeWhen you consider your faith journey, about what are you curious?Join us on this snowy day as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Come and See".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Psalm 40:1-11 & John 1:29-42 (Read by Mark Simmons)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at our 8:45am service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the...

2026-01-1821 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Do You Come to Me?Where does Jesus want us to be a part of his work in the world?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Do You Come to Me?".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Isaiah 42:1-9 & Matthew 3:13-17 (Read by Lexie Simmons from our 8:45 service)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at our 11am Worship Service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details...

2026-01-1121 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What do you Fear? Fear Doesn't Stop UsWhere is love calling you to move through your fear?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Fear Doesn't Stop Us".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18 (Read by Kathy Matthews)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 4, 2026; you can read the text version on blog page.

2026-01-0422 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What do you Fear? Let Fear Fuel a Fire for JusticeIs justice worth it? What can you do?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Let Fear Fuel a Fire for Justice".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Matthew 2:13-23This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, December 28, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us...

2025-12-2822 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What do you Fear? Good News is Louder Than FearWhat good news can you proclaim?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join Pastor Stephanie Anthony as she preaches a special Christmas Eve sermon entitled "Good News Is Louder Than Fear".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Luke 2:1-20This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 6:00pm Christmas Eve Alternative Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown...

2025-12-2516 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What do you Fear? Even in Our Fear, We Are Called ForwardWhere can you look to find signs that God is at work in the world?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Even in Our Fear, We Are Called Forward".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Jeremiah 1:4-10 & Luke 1:26-38This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on...

2025-12-2118 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What do we Fear? God is at WorkWhere can you look to find signs that God is at work in the world?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do we Fear? God is at Work". The advent candles lighting was led by the Metzgar Family (Betsy, Sean, Margaret, Ian and Jamie), and the scripture readings were Isaiah 43:19-21 & Matthew 11:1-11 (Read by Nelson Rabenold).This sermon was...

2025-12-0726 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What do you Fear? Longing for GodWhat gives you hope when you are feeling fearful?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Longing for God". The scripture readings are Lamentations 3:55-57 & Luke 1:5-13 (Read by Margaret Metzgar and the Rev. Dr. Bobbie McGarey). The lighting of the first advent calendar was from our 8:45am service, by David & Gloria Lotte.This sermon was preached at...

2025-11-3020 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Rule of Love, Reign of ChristHow does thinking there is a righteous "king," who might somehow rule over your life, make you feel?Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Rule of Love, Reign of Christ". The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Psalm 10:12-18, and Revelation 11:15, 17:14, 19:16 (Read by Mark Simmons at our 8:45am Service), and the Prayer for Illumination was lead by Bob Martin at our 11am service.This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 23, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

2025-11-2319 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Good News in the FireIf God is already at work burning away the injustice that wounds us, where do we need collective healing?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Good News in the Fire". Note: There were technical issues with the 11am worship service, part of this sermon was re-recorded later.The scripture readings are Psalm 98 & Malachi 4:1-3 (Read by Linda Boyle)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 16, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page....

2025-11-1615 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Halloween Gets It RightWhere is God inviting you to move from fear of scarcity to trusting in abundance?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Halloween Gets It Right". The scripture readings are Psalm 145:1-5, 13b-21 & Haggai 1:15b-2:9This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 9, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.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 th...

2025-11-0919 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Captain Kirk, Billie Eilish, and JesusWho are the holy ones who have gone before you?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Captain Kirk, Billie Eilish, and Jesus". The scripture readings are Ephesians 1:15-19 & Luke 6:17-31 (Read by Bill White)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am All Saints' Day Worship Service on Sunday, November 2, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.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 ch...

2025-11-0219 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown BOLD GenerosityIn what ways does God's generosity inspire your own?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Psalm 65:1-2, 9-13 & Joel 2:23-32 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 26, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.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.fpc...

2025-10-2621 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown BOLD ProclamationHow does our church proclaim God's love to one another and to the world? How can you be part of the proclamation?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Genesis 32:22-31 & 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 19, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, pl...

2025-10-1920 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown BOLD GratitudeFor what are you grateful today?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Gratitude". The scripture readings are Psalm 111 & Luke 17:11-19This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 12, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.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

2025-10-1221 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown BOLD VisionJoin us as Pastors Stephanie, Moufid, and Abraham preach a three-part sermon entitled "BOLD Vision" from Sunday October 5, 2025. This special service brought together all 4 unique styles of worship at FPC Allentown.The scripture readings are 2 Timothy 1:1-10 and Habakkuk 2:1-4 (Read in multiple languages by Bob Martin, Moufid Khoury, and Abraham Pa Cawi)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

2025-10-0523 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown BOLD HopeWhat step might you take this week toward a future that God promises which you can't fully see?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Hope". The scripture readings are Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (Read by Bruce Gunn) & Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 (During the sermon)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, September 28, 2025.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...

2025-09-2821 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown When God's Heart BreaksWhat do you see that breaks God's heart? Do you hear a call to be a part of the healing?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "When God's Heart Breaks". The scripture readings are Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, September 21, 2025.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: blo...

2025-09-2123 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Better BarnsWhat does it look like for you to be "rich toward God"?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Better Barns". The scripture readings are Colossians 3:1-4 & Luke 12:13-21 (Read by Erica Simmons)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, September 14, 2025.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

2025-09-1421 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Devoted in Every SeasonWelcome Home!Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Devoted in Every Season" for our Faith Formation Homecoming worship service on September 7, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.The scripture readings are Matthew 10:26-39 & Acts 2:42-47 (Read by Pastor Stephanie Anthony)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

2025-09-0720 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Seating ArrangementsWho do we tend to eat with? Who is invited to our gatherings? How might the Spirit be prompting us to expand our guest lists?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Seating Arrangements". The scripture readings are Proverbs 25:6-7a & Luke 14:1, 7-14 (Read by Kathy Matthews)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Note: Please excuse the clicking in this week's recording. We unfortunately didn't notice it during worship.Join us Sunday morning's in person or...

2025-08-3118 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown August 24, 2025 SermonJoin us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon on today's scripture readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14 & Luke 13:10-17 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, August 24, 2025Join 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

2025-08-2422 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown An Everlasting NameHow does knowing you are made in the image of God shape the way you see yourself? Knowing that all of God’s children are also made in the image of God, how does it shape the way you see others, especially those who are different than you?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "An Everlasting Name". The scripture readings are Isaiah 56:1-8 & Matthew 7:15-20 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship "Imago Dei" (Image of God) Service on...

2025-08-1723 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown August 10, 2025 SermonJoin us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 10, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary.Today's scripture readings are Psalm 50:1-6 & Luke 12:32-40 (Read by Erica Simmons at our 8:45am service in Fellowship Hall)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

2025-08-1020 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown August 3, 2025 SermonJoin us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 3, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary.Today's scripture reading is Hosea 11:1-11 (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

2025-08-0320 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Serving Children, Angels, Jesus, GodHave you ever thought you were discerning angels while you were serving the needs of others? If so, what did that make you think and feel?Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Serving Children, Angels, Jesus, God". The scripture readings are Mark 9:33-37 & Hebrews:13:2 (Read by Margaret Metzgar)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, July 27, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the se...

2025-07-2718 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Existing for OthersWhat might it look like for our church to truly exist for others in our community? In our country? In our world? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Existing for Others". The scripture readings are Amos 8:1-12 & Luke 10:38-42 (Read by Caroline Grum)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, July 20, 2025, and the scripture readings and Prayer for Illumination were from our 11am Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for mo...

2025-07-2020 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Show and TellWhat would you bring to Show and Tell to talk about your own faith journey?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Show and Tell". The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Luke 18:15-17 (Read by Nelson Rabenold)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, July 13, 2025.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

2025-07-1321 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Girl or the King?How will our church follow Christ courageously to minister in our community?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Girl or the King?". The scripture readings are Luke 10:1-11 & 2 Kings 5:1-14 (Read by Aaron Wilcoxson)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, July 6, 2025.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

2025-07-0624 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Sermon from Pastor Stephanie Anthony's Installation ServiceJoin us for a special sermon from the Installation Service of Pastor Stephanie Anthony as the Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 28, 2025 by the Rev. Eliana Maxim, Co-Executive Presbyter of the Seattle Presbytery.The scripture reading (Acts 9:36-43) and Prayer for Illumination were lead by the Rev. Dr. Alex Hendrickson---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

2025-06-2820 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Get Up and EatWhere do you find the bread from God to sustain your faith and justice journey?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Get Up and Eat". Today's scripture reading is Psalm 42 & 1 Kings 19:1-15a (Read by Diane Edelman)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, June 22, 2025.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

2025-06-2225 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wisdom's CallJoin us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Wisdom's Call". Today's scripture reading is Proverbs 8 (Read by Betty Jo Richards and Pastor Stephanie)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, June 15, 2025.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

2025-06-1521 min

Daily Prayer Services March 26, 2025What things do you need to feel nourished and ready for growth?Lifelong member Pat Lisetski recalls the Affirmation of Faith read during the March 23rd 11am worship service at FPC Allentown, and shares with us what nourishes her souls and prepares her for spiritual growth.This year's theme is "Everything [in] Between" inspired by "A Sanctified Art".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

2025-03-2603 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown TODAYJoin us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches his last sermon at FPC Allentown entitled "TODAY". Additionally, the band performs an original acapella song written by our own Phil Henderson called "God's Love Will Always Prevail"Today's scripture readings are Isaiah 61:1-4 & Luke 4:14-21 (Read by Bruce Gunn [English], Moufid Khoury [Arabic], and Abraham Pa Cawi [Chin-Burmese])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: https://blog.fpcallentown.org/sermons/2024/08/wonder-and-awe/

2025-02-0333 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Danger in the Promised LandRev. Liz Heinzel-Nelson, Executive Director of our mission partner, Villages in Partnership (VIP), preached on a snowy January 19th service.VIP is a faith based nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate extreme poverty in rural Malawi. Liz co-founded VIP after she and her family stepped away from serving Allentown (New Jersey) Presbyterian Church to live and serve in Malawi for one year. When they returned to Allentown they felt called by God to set up VIP in 2009, with a strategy to address and improve the six underlying areas human thriving: food, water, education, health, economics, and...

2025-01-1934 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Welcome Home!Why do you call First Presbyterian Church of Allentown home?Reflect on this question as you go about your day, and join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a Sermon for our "Fall Kick-off" worship service held on September 8, 2024, entitled "Welcome Home!"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: https://blog.fpcallentown.org/sermons/2024/08/wonder-and-awe/

2024-09-1219 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wonder and AweWhat in God's creation leaves you with wonder and awe? What does that teach you about God?Reflect on this question as you go about your day, and join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "Wonder and Awe".Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Psalm 104: 1, 14-24; Matthew 6:25-34 (Read by Erica Simmons); and a portion of Psalm 8 (as part of the sermon).Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon...

2024-08-2629 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Putting on the Clothes of KindnessJoin us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "Putting on the Clothes of Kindness", during our Imago Dei worship service on August 18, 2024. Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Colossians 3:12-17 & Matthew 11:28-30 (Read by Kim Ceccatti) and ending with a Litany of Affirmation following the sermon. (led by Lois Hensler)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... https://blog.fpcallentown.org/sermons/2024/08/put-on-the-clothes-of-kindness/

2024-08-1953 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Bread for the JourneyJoin us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a Sermon entitled "Bread for the Journey". As you go about your day, think on this:Think of someone who could use a word of encouragement or a small act of kindness. Intentionally reach out to that person this week and offer them "bread" for the journey. Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: 1 Kings 19:4-8; John 6:35, 41-51; and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (Read by Beth Sarmir)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For...

2024-08-1221 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What Is It?Join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "What Is It?". As you go about your day, think on this:How have you received "manna," or daily bread, when you were struggling in a wilderness?Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 and John 6:24-35 (Read by Margaret Metzgar)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details.

2024-08-0422 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Divine Wisdom for a Hungry WorldJoin us as guest preacher and church member Janine Carambot Santoro preaches a Sermon entitled "Divine Wisdom for a Hungry World". As well as a our Children's Sermon from Pastor Taylor featuring "Jesus Feeds the 5000" from the Spark Story Bible.And, as you go about your day, think on this:In what ways has the idea of scarcity prevented us from sharing what we have with others – whether that be our wealth, our time, our talents, or our grace and kindness towards others?Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's sc...

2024-07-2830 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown No More WallsJoin us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a Sermon entitled "No More Walls". As you go about your day, think on this:What dividing walls can you focus on tearing down in this season of your life?Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Ephesians 2:11-22 and Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 (Read by Bob Martin)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details.

2024-07-2124 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown A Prayer for All of UsJoin us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "A Prayer for All of Us". As you go about your day, think on this:What words in Paul's prayer for us are words we especially need to hear and hold on to? What gets in the way of us recognizing the length, breadth, and depth of God's love for us - or for others?Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Mark 6:14-29 & Ephesians 3:14-20 (Read by Linda Boyle)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, v...

2024-07-1421 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown A Thorn in the FleshJoin us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "A Thorn in the Flesh". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:Whatever Paul’s thorn in the flesh might have been, most of us have had a thorn in the flesh in our lives. Fear and loneliness, confusion and doubt, physical pain, emotional heartache, or some form of disability – they are all part of the human condition, even for Christians. Indeed, we might say, “especially for Christians.” Because following Christ into the world simply increases the odds that we will be wounded.God’s power, God’s will is best a...

2024-07-0723 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown On the Edge of Despair and HopeJoin us as guest preacher and friend of the church Rev Susan Gilbert Zencka preaches a Sermon entitled "On the Edge of Despair and Hope". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:“Hope is a verb with its sleeves rolled up.” -- David W. OrrGod doesn’t expect us to do what we can’t do, but God does expect us to do what we can—and that makes a difference. Our actions matter—they are votes for the world we want. We are planting seeds of love that can grow.And, as you go about your day, think...

2024-07-0223 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Let Us Go Across to the Other SideJoin us as Pastor Carters preaches a Sermon entitled "Let Us Go Across to the Other Side". As you go about your day, think on this:Think about a time of change when you had to "go to the other side." How did you experience God's presence in the midst of that transition? Were you able to recognize that Jesus was in the boat with you? Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's scripture readings: Psalm 107:23-32 & Mark 4:35-41 (Read by Afaf Khoury)Join us Sunday morning's in person or...

2024-06-2322 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Get Up and Walk the TalkJoin us as long-time FPCA Member Pam Weiss preaches a Sermon entitled "Get Up and Walk the Talk". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:Stop thinking that you don’t matter. Get up and walk. You do matter, and it is through Jesus that you can now know the love and mercy of God that offers healing and wellness, and a new life.Stop thinking that you don’t matter. Get up and walk. You do matter, and it is through Jesus that you can now know the love and mercy of God that offers healing and well...

2024-06-2022 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Naked in Shame / Clothed with GraceJoin us as Pastor Taylor preaches a Sermon entitled "Naked in Shame / Clothed with Grace". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:But God asks the two, “Who told you that you were naked?” Not why! But “Who told you?” Because God knew the two were always naked. They were created naked. And God and humankind felt no shame in their nakedness because humans were created in the image of God, and God called them good. This is what creates the divide between God and humankind because doubt, temptation, and shame cause the goodness we feel about ourselves and the...

2024-06-1224 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown An Amazing Inclusive TruthJoin us as Pastor Kathryn preaches a Sermon entitled "An Amazing Inclusive Truth". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:"If I ever saw a title that summarized the bible in two words, I think LOVE WINS would be those two.""Peter, the Apostle, might have thought that God changed God's mind about the Jewish law; when in fact, God changed Peter's mind about it.""The Amazing Inclusive Truth of God is that ALL people are acceptable to God if they respect God and use LOVE as guide for their lives."Check out the whole sermon, as...

2024-06-0320 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Geography of GodJoin us for this last week's sermon, preached by Pastor Carter, entitled "The Geography of God". This sermon was preached on May 26, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service in the Sanctuary.[0:20] - Scripture Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17; 26-27 (Linda Boyle)[3:35] - Sermon: "The Geography of God" (Rev. Dr. Carter Lester)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details.

2024-05-2622 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Is Pentecost on Your Calendar?This Pentecost, we heard God's word in 3 languages, as well as a special treat from our youth. Join as we celebrate the birthday of the Church.[0:20] - Prayer for Illumination & Scripture Reading (Bob Martin, Afaf Khoury, and Abraham PaCawi)[4:15] - Faith Formation Class sings "Thanks God!"[6:20] - SermonJoin us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details.

2024-05-1924 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown FPC Allentown Youth Take the ReinsPastor Taylor and the youth of FPC Allentown led worship on May 12, 2024. Check out the sermons & children's sermon here, but we also encourage you to watch both services over on YouTube if you missed them:[0:20] - Prayer for Illumination & Scripture Reading (Lexie Simmons)[1:55] - Children's Sermon (Pastor Taylor)[11:22] - Tommy Gilchrist's Sermon[16:39] - Sophia Sciarrino's SermonJoin us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details.

2024-05-1325 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Dreaded "J" WordTune in to this last week's sermon as Pastor Carter preaches about "The Dreaded 'J' Word". What is the J-word? Listen to find out!Scripture Readings: Psalm 98, John 15:9-17Liturgist: Bruce GunnPreacher: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterThe sermon was preached on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown during our 11:00am service in the Sanctuary.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details.

2024-05-0818 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Seeking to UnderstandListen this week as Pastor Carter and Pastor Taylor team up to preach on the story of Phillip and Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-40)Scripture Readings: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7-9Liturgist: Landon KempChildren's Sermon: Rev. Taylor HallPreacher: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterThe Children's Sermon & Sermon were preached on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown during our 8:45am service in Fellowship Hall.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details.

2024-04-3025 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown I Am the Good ShepherdJoin Pastor Carter as he preaches his sermon entitled "I Am the Good Shepherd" on the 23rd Psalm and a portion of John, chapter 10. This sermon was preached on April 21, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown's 11:00am worship service.Liturgist: Bob MartinScriptures: Psalm 23, John 10:11-18Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carter Lester

2024-04-2121 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Eastertide: Fear and RealityJoin us as Pastor Kathryn preaches her sermon entitled "Eastertide: Fear & Reality".Scripture Readings: Luke 24:36-43; Psalm 4:4-8; Acts 3:17-19 Liturgist: Bobbie McGareyPreacher: Rev. Kathryn Foster"Charlotte's Web" Audio clip used by permission under CVLI License.

2024-04-1421 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: Here's My HeartJoin us as Pastor Taylor wraps up our Lenten & Easter sermon series "Wandering Heart" with the final sermon entitled "Here's My Heart".Scripture Reading: John 21:1-19Preacher: Rev. Taylor HallPlease forgive the audio, there was some technical glitches during our Worship Service at both the 8:45 and 11am services, the audio has been pieced together to create one seamless listening experience.

2024-04-0719 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: And I Hope (Easter Sunday)He is Risen, Alleluia! Join us for our Easter Sunday message, and part of our Sermon Series: "Wandering Heart: And I Hope".Scripture Readings: Luke 24:1-12Liturgist: Kathy MatthewsChildren's' Sermon: Rev. Taylor HallPreacher: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterPreached on: March 31, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (11:00am Service)Music credit: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - as performed by Shane Jensen

2024-04-0225 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: Streams of Mercy (Maundy Thursday Meditation)For Maundy Thursday, Pastor Carter continued our Lenten sermon series "Wandering Heart" with a special meditation entitled "Streams of Mercy".Scripture Reading: Mark 14:12-25Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterMusic credit: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - as performed by Shane Jensen

2024-03-2916 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: Songs of Loudest PraiseJoin us as Pastor Taylor continues our Lenten Sermon Series: "Wandering Heart" with a sermon entitled "Songs of Loudest Praise". Before that, Pastor Carter leads our your on a march, shouting "Hosanna!".Scripture Readings: John 12:12-16Liturgist: Bill WhiteChildren's' Sermon: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterPreacher: Rev. Taylor HallPreached on: March 24, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (8:45am Service)Music credit: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - as performed by Shane Jensen

2024-03-2521 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: Teach MeJoin us as Pastor Carter continues our Lenten Sermon Series: "Wandering Heart" with a sermon entitle "Teach Me".Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:9-16, Matthew 18:15-35Liturgist: Kim CeccattiPreacher: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterMusic credit: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - as performed by Shane Jensen

2024-03-1724 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: I'm Fixed Upon ItJoin us as Pastor Carter continues our Lenten Sermon Series: "Wandering Heart" with a sermon entitle "I'm Fixed Upon It".Scripture Readings: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Matthew 16: 21-26Liturgist: Anne FerreraPreacher: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterMusic credit: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - as performed by Shane Jensen

2024-03-1022 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: Praise the MountJoin us as Pastor Taylor begins our Lenten Sermon Series: "Wandering Heart" with a sermon entitle "Praise the Mount".Scripture Readings: Psalm 19, Matthew 16:13-20Liturgist: Kim Ceccatti, Rev. Barbara McGareyPreacher: Rev. Taylor HallMusic credit: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - as performed by Shane Jensen

2024-03-0421 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: Rescue Me From DangerJoin us as Pastor Carter continues our Lenten Sermon Series: "Wandering Heart" with a sermon entitled "Rescue Me From Danger".Scripture Readings: Psalm 22:23-32, Matthe 14:22-33Liturgist: Nelson Rabenold, Sophia KimPreacher: Rev Dr. Carter Lester

2024-02-2520 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Wandering Heart: Going into the Deep WaterJoin us as Pastor Carter begins our Lenten Sermon Series: "Wandering Heart" with a sermon entitle "Going into the Deep Water".Scripture Readings: Psalm 25:1-10, Matthew 5:1-11Liturgist: Bob MartinChildren's Sermon & Preacher: Rev Dr. Carter Lester

2024-02-2027 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown When God Speaks Directly to UsThis sermon, entitled "When God Speaks Directly to Us" was preached on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. Also enjoy a fun telling of the story of Moses and the Burning Bush from our youth story bible, and a special song performed by our Faith Formation children.Scripture Readings: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9, Moses and the Burning Bush (Spark! Story Bible)Liturgist: Don JacobsPreacher: Rev. Taylor HallLove Round - performed by the FPCA Faith Formation Children

2024-02-1125 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown As One With AuthorityThis sermon, entitled "As One With Authority" was preached on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:21-28Liturgist: Anne FerreraPreacher: Rev. Dr. Carter Lester

2024-02-0619 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Jonah and the DisciplesListen this week as Pastor Carter and Pastor Taylor team up to preach on Jonah 1-3.Scripture Readings: Mark 1:14-20, "Jonah and the Big Fish" (Spark Story Bible), and Jonah 3:1 - 4:2Liturgist: Betty Jo RichardsChildren's Sermon: Rev. Taylor HallPreacher: Rev. Dr. Carter LesterThe Children's Sermon & Sermon were preached on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown

2024-01-2828 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown That's Another Good QuestionLiz Heinzel-Nelson, Executive Director of our mission partner, Villages in Partnership (VIP), preached in both services and spoke during the Faith Formation hour.She talked about VIP’s efforts to bring clean water to villages in Malawi through the digging of wells. As I hope you know, our church has set a goal of paying for one well to be dug to supply a village with clean water through our FaithFULL Waters mission initiative this year. The money we need to raise for one well is $7500.VIP is a faith based nonprofit organization whose mission is...

2024-01-2727 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We Remember our BaptismPastor Carter concludes our Advent and Christmas sermon series "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" The final sermon in the series encourages us to remember our baptism.Scripture Text: Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:21-22Liturgist: Bruce GunnPreacher: The Rev. Dr. Carter LesterThis sermon was preached at the 11:00am Worship Service at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

2024-01-2617 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We Root Ourselves in Ritual.Pastor Taylor continues our sermon series for the Advent and Christmas season "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" The sixth sermon in the series reminds us that another way we rejoice in this world is by rooting ourselves in rituals.Scripture Text: Luke 2:21-38Preacher: The Rev. Taylor Hall

2024-01-0220 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We Make Room.During our Christmas Eve service, Pastor Carter continued our sermon series "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?". Let us rejoice together as we make room for the coming of our Lord.Preacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-12-2511 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We Sing Stories of Hope.Join us as we continue with our Advent and Christmas sermon series "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" For the fourth Sunday in Advent, Pastor Carter reminds us that to help a weary world rejoice, we recount stories of hope.Scripture Text: Luke 1:46-55Liturgist: Bob MartinPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-12-2420 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We Allow Ourselves to be Amazed.Pastor Kathryn continues our sermon series for the Advent and Christmas season "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" The third sermon in the series reminds us to allow ourselves to be amazed!Scripture Text: Luke 1:57-66, Psalm 126Liturgist: Bruce GunnPreacher: The Rev. Kathryn Foster

2023-12-1817 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We Find Joy in Connection.Pastor Taylor continues our sermon series for the Advent and Christmas season "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" The second sermon in the series focuses on finding joy in connections.Scripture Text: Isaiah 40:1-11, Luke 1:24-45Preacher: The Rev. Taylor Hall

2023-12-1121 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown How Does a Weary World Rejoice? We Acknowledge our WearinessJoin us as Pastor Carter starts our advent series "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?", the first week reminds us that in the midst of a weary world, we must acknowledge our weariness.Scripture Text: Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 & Luke 1: 1-23Liturgist: Nelson RabenoldPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-12-0624 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Who You Are Waiting ForJoin us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches her sermon from November 26, 2023; entitled "Who You Are Waiting For".Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 17: 14-20, John 18:33-37Liturgist: Andy BaranekPreacher: The Rev. Kathryn Foster

2023-11-3023 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown A Place to Park Our BrainJoin us as Pastor Carter preaches his sermon from November 19, 2023, entitled "A Place to Park Our Brain".Scripture Text: Psalm 9:9-10, 18-20, Philippians 4:1-9Liturgist: Bill WhitePreacher: The Rev. Dr. Carter Lester

2023-11-2219 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown What are you Waiting For?Join us as Pastor Carter preaches his sermon from November 12, 2023; entitled "What are you Waiting For?".Scripture Text: Amos 5:18-24, Matthew 25:1-13Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Carter Lester

2023-11-1420 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Thin PlacesJoin us as Pastor Carter preaches his sermon from November 5, 2023; All Saints Sunday, entitled "Thin Places".Scripture Text: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12Liturgist: Bruce GunnPreacher: The Rev. Dr. Carter Lester

2023-11-0718 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Reformation: A Journey of Love"We are imperfect people striving to live God’s love in the way of Jesus Christ."Join us as Pastor Taylor preaches this Reformation Sunday about FPCA's new Mission Statement, and how the Reformation wasn't a one-time thing.Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Matthew 22:34-46Liturgist: Nelson RabenoldPreacher: The Rev. Taylor Hall

2023-10-3121 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Conversations with a Skeptic: Who Needs the Church?Pastor Carter wraps up his "Conversations with a Skeptic" series with "Who Needs the Church?". It was preached on October 22, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 4:5-10, Colossians 3:12-17Liturgist: Bob MartinPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-10-2722 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Conversations with a Skeptic: How Can You Rely on a Bible Which Has Such Disturbing Passages?Pastor Carter continues his "Conversations with a Skeptic" series with the penultimate sermon entitled "How Can You Rely on a Bible Which Has Such Disturbing Passages?". It was preached on October 15, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.Scripture Text: Psalm 119:97-105, 2 Timothy 3:14-17Liturgist: Anne FerreraPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-10-1824 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Conversations with a Skeptic: How Can You Believe in a Good God When There Is So Much Suffering in the World?Pastor Carter continues his "Conversations with a Skeptic" series with the third sermon entitled "How Can You Believe in a Good God When There Is So Much Suffering in the World?". It was preached on October 8, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.Scripture Text: Psalm 13, Romans 8:28, 31-35, 37-39Liturgist: Debbie PalmerPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-10-1122 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Conversations with a Skeptic: How Can I Be a Christian When Christians Have Done So Much Harm?Pastor Carter continues his "Conversations with a Skeptic" series with the second sermon entitled "How Can I Be a Christian When Christians Have Done So Much Harm?". It was preached on October 1, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.Scripture Text: Isaiah 58: 3-7, Matthew 7:1-5Liturgist: Bill White (English), Ibrahim Moussa (Arabic), Abraham Pa Cawi (Chin-Burmese)Preacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-10-0423 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Conversations with a Skeptic: In a Modern Scientific World, How Can You Have Faith?Join us as Pastor Carter starts a 5 part sermon series called "Conversations with a Skeptic". The first of which talks about maintaining our faith in a scientific world.Scripture Text: Genesis 1:1-8, 26-27, Matthew 6:25-34, Hebrews 11:1-3Liturgist: Brandon RempPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-09-2522 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The, Sometimes, Steep Road to RighteousnessJoin us as Pastor Kathryn preaches about "The, Sometimes, Steep Road to Righteousness".Scripture Text: Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 12, Matthew 5:33-37Liturgist: The Rev. Dr. Bobbie McGareyPreacher: The Rev. Kathryn FosterMusic Credit:"Sometimes By Step"© 1992, David (Beaker) Strasser & Rich MullinsUsed by Permission. CCLI License # 2260079

2023-09-1821 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown I Am Doing A New Thing“I am about to do a new thing!” Whatever God is up to, it is always “bigger and better and wider and stronger and more inspiring and expansive and liberating than we first imagined.”3 That is a given because God is God.What about us? Are we ready to perceive it? Are we ready to start looking for what God is up to – not just in the past, but right here and now?Scripture Text: Isaiah 43:16-21, Luke 5:36-39Liturgists: Ghada Jano (Arabic & English), Abraham Pa Cawi (Chin-Burmese & English)Preacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-09-1124 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Our Faith and Our Work: Part 2Over Labor Day weekend, seven of our faithful members shared the connection between their faith and their work. What makes First Presbyterian Church of Allentown is our people and our stories. In part 2 of this 2 part series from September 3, 2023, listen to Debbie Palmer, Fred Preuninger, and Betsy & Sean Metzgar as they share their stories about how they connect their passion to purpose.

2023-09-0421 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown Our Faith and Our Work: Part 1Over Labor Day weekend, seven of our faithful members shared the connection between their faith and their work. What makes First Presbyterian Church of Allentown is our people and our stories. In part 1 of this 2 part series from September 3, 2023, listen to Erica Simmons, Josh Luey, and Megan Sciarrino as they share their stories about how they connect their passion to purpose.

2023-09-0424 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory, ForeverJoin us as Pastor Taylor preaches wraps up our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. "'For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory, Forever'" was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, PA on August 27, 2023. The addition of this final line to the prayer is explored, highlighting its role as a doxology. This doxology is incredibly relevant in today's uncertain world, offering hope and reminding us to trust in God's eternal reign, power, and glory.Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Revelation 11:15-19, Luke 11:1-4Liturgist: Andy BaranekPreacher: The Rev. Taylor Hall

2023-08-2820 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: Lead us not into temptation, but [rather] deliver us from the evilJoin us as Pastor Kathryn continues our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. "Lead us not into temptation, but [rather] deliver us from the evil" explores the next line of the Lord's Prayer and was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on August 20, 2023.Scripture Text: Psalm 37:27-31, John 10:11-18Liturgist: Bruce GunnPreacher: The Rev. Kathryn Foster

2023-08-2121 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our DebtorsJoin us as Pastor Carter continues our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. "Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors" explores the next line of the Lord's Prayer and was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on August 13, 2023.Scripture Text: Psalm 51, Matthew 18:21-35Liturgist: Bill WhitePreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-08-1422 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: Give Us This Day Our Daily BreadJoin us as Pastor Carter continues our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" explores the next line of the Lord's Prayer and was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on August 6, 2023.Scripture Text: Exodus 16:1-5, 11-18; Matthew 6:25-34Liturgist: Lexie SimmonsPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-08-0723 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: Thy Will Be Done, On Earth As It Is In HeavenJoin us as Pastor Kathryn continues our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. "Thy Will Be Done, On Earth As It Is In Heaven" explores the next line of the Lord's Prayer and was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on July 30, 2023.Scripture Text: Psalm 40:6-12, Hebrews 5:11-14, John 6:37-39Liturgist: Nelson RabenoldPreacher: The Rev. Kathryn Foster

2023-07-3121 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom ComeJoin us as Pastor Taylor preaches on the third line of the Lord's Prayer in our ongoing sermon series. "'Thy Kingdom Come'" was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, PA on July 23, 2023. Join us as we explore the meaning of "Thy Kingdom Come" and its implications for our lives. We are encouraged to actively embody God's kingdom in our daily lives. We are to be reminded that the kingdom of God is both a present reality and a future hope, and we are called to be agents of change and transformation in our world.Scripture...

2023-07-2422 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy NameJoin us as Pastor Carter continues a line-by-line sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. "Hallowed Be Thy Name" explores the second line of the Lord's Prayer and was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on July 16, 2023.Scripture Text: Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 6:9Liturgist: Betty Jo RichardsPreacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-07-1724 min

First Presbyterian Church Allentown The Lord's Prayer: Our Father, Who Art in HeavenJoin us as Pastor Carter starts a line-by-line sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. "Our Father, Who Art in Heaven" was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on July 9, 2023.This week, we explore the meaning of "Our Father, Who Art in Heaven".Scripture Text: Luke 11:1-4, 9-13Preacher: The Rev. Dr. W. Carter Lester, Jr.

2023-07-1019 min