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Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)“Spirit or Flesh” (Galatians 5:16–26)Pastor Steve's sermon on Galatians 5:16-26 highlighted that walking by the Spirit is essential to avoid indulging the desires of the flesh. He explained the constant internal battle between the two, emphasizing that being led by the Spirit—a clear sign of saving faith—means we're no longer bound by the law. This leading of the Spirit, and the fruit it produces, is the unmistakable mark of a true Christian.2025-07-1434 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)“Does God Know You?” (Galatians 4:1–7, 21–31)Pastor Steve's sermon from Galatians 4:1-7, 21-31 focuses on Paul's unwavering message: salvation is received by faith alone. We are left to consider Paul’s crucial question: "Does God know you?"2025-06-1534 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)"Faith Alone" (Galatians 3:1–14)Pastor Steve's sermon on Galatians 3:1-14 underscores Paul's strong rebuke to those abandoning the true faith for works. Just as Abraham received righteousness through faith, in the same way, all believers (his children)—Jew and Gentile alike—are made righteous by faith alone.The Law serves to reveal sin, but only Christ's sacrifice, received by faith, redeems us from its curse.2025-06-0227 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)"The True Gospel" (Galatians 2: 15–21)Galatians 2:15-21 profoundly declares: we are justified—made righteous—by faith alone, not by anything we do. Our righteousness comes solely through trusting in Jesus' sacrifice and so our standing with God rests entirely on His grace, and not on our performance. We are freed from striving, empowered to live out of gratitude for His finished work on the cross.2025-05-2538 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)"Preserving the Gospel" (Galatians 2:1–14)Pastor Steve's sermon on Galatians 2:1–14 emphasizes that the gospel message extends to both Jews and Gentiles. He highlights how Paul and Barnabas’s ministry, which proclaimed salvation through faith without the need for circumcision, was fully affirmed by Peter, James, John, and other apostles. 2025-05-1832 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Power that Dispels Our Doubts and Fears (Matthew 14:34–36)In a transitional passage often lumped with what follows or precedes, Matthew reminds us of precious truths at the core of Christ’s public ministry. As he arrives on the shore we immediately see how word of mouth spreads the news. We then see that even a mere touching of Jesus’ garment brings healing—because Jesus takes hold of those he saves. We further see that Jesus saves to the uttermost, reflecting on the language Matthew uses to describe the healings. As we turn to reflect on ourselves, let us consider how Jesus saves us to the uttermost; how, though...2025-03-0225 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)"Belief and Understanding" (Matthew 13:51–58)In his sermon "Belief and Understanding," Pastor Tony leads us through Matthew 13:51–58. He highlights first the blessing of belief, emphasizing the disciples' affirmation of understanding in verse 51. Second, he speaks of the delight of discipleship, describing the "householder" in verse 52 who brings forth both new and old treasures, symbolizing the ongoing growth and joy of faith. Finally, Pastor Tony warns against the folly of familiarity, illustrating how the people of Nazareth described in verses 53–58, already acquainted with Jesus, miss the significance of His ministry and take offense. The sermon challenges us to move beyond mere familiarity with Jesus to a ge...2025-02-0226 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)"Members of Jesus' Household" (Matthew 12: 46–50)In this passage Jesus clarifies who belongs to His household. We see the importance of family, the priority of Jesus, and the household of faith. 2025-01-0530 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)“Your Faith Has Saved You” (Matthew 9:18–26)“Your Faith Has Saved You” (Matthew 9:18–26)
Jesus Confounds the Wisdom of the World
Jesus Dispels our Doubts and our Fears
Jesus Drives Out Suffering and Death
2024-09-0831 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Gentile Who Built His House Upon the Rock (Matthew 8:5–13)How does the centurion’s faith relate to the promise to Abraham? How does Jesus use it to challenge a presuming crowd? And how do we see Jesus’ power on display in this encounter? Join us as we consider the second in a series of healing miracles that follow the Sermon on the Mount, and search your hearts in light of Jesus’ words in this passage.2024-06-3033 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Quieting an Anxious Heart (Matthew 6:25–34)How does Jesus help calm our worries? Like a tender shepherd Jesus knows his sheep, and he knows his preceding words about worldly wealth may exacerbate our anxiety. Join us as we see him remind us of the fullness of our life, our value in our Father’s eyes, and the futility of our anxiety to give us anything of value. Drawing on his words in this and earlier paragraphs we also consider the practical means he provides us to combat the worry and anxiety that beset us. May God increase our faith!2024-05-2631 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Bible Study (2 Samuel 15, part 1)The fallout of David’s non-reconciliation begins as Absalom massages the people’s egos and steals their hearts. His conspiracy is broad and deep, and David must respond swiftly for his own safety and that of his followers. In the midst of so much human action, the most unlikely interaction—with a Philistine mercenary!—will reawaken David’s faith and put the Lord’s actions back in the forefront of the narrative. Nevertheless in this section David continues to point us to Jesus primarily by way of contrast. Join us as we begin to consider Absalom’s coup and David’s flight! To be 2024-03-1359 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Genesis 50The last chapter of Genesis draws us to a close of sorts, and yet contains a to-be-continued feel. God’s faithfulness to bring Abraham’s family to this moment points to future faithfulness yet to come, though some elements of the promise are not yet fulfilled. Join us as we reflect on the book and discuss the reflex of faith that causes both Jacob and Joseph to desire a burial in the promised land, even as their descendants remain in Egypt for the time being.2024-02-2538 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Genesis 44-45Joseph sets a test for his brothers; have they changed, or are they the same men he knew at 17 years old? An awkward chapter break notwithstanding, we finally come to the climax of the Joseph story as he reveals himself to his brothers. Dismay, terror, joy, weeping—all the feels, as they say! And yet he is able to comfort his brothers with the knowledge that what God has used for good what they had intended for evil. How do we explain the depth of Joseph’s faith, or the character transformation in Judah as he offers himself in Benj...2024-01-2138 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Bible Study (1 Samuel 24)In 1 Samuel 24, we encounter a unique situation where there are two anointed figures, David and Saul, face off once again. David, is confronted with a moral dilemma and the angst of his men when he finds Saul vulnerable in a cave but chooses not to harm him. Instead, he cuts off the corner of Saul's robe, bringing to mind the words of Samuel in 1 Sam 15:27–28. Truly the kingdom is being ripped away from Saul but David does not chose to play the hand that brings it down. Instead, David relies on God's providence, spares Saul's life, and leaves the outc...2023-09-2054 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Genesis 28In Genesis 28, Jacob is sent away and while on his journey, he dreams of a ladder connecting Earth and Heaven, with angels ascending and descending, and God affirms His covenant with him. Jacob awakens in awe, realizing God's presence in that place, and names it Bethel, the "house of God." He makes a vow to serve God and tithe, demonstrating his deep faith in the Lord. This chapter marks a pivotal moment when Jacob's faith is solidified, setting the stage for his role as a patriarch of Israel.2023-09-0338 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)We Prayed and Set a Guard (Nehemiah 4)How are prudence and preparation reflexes of faith? Consider with us how Nehemiah 4 demonstrates that the enemies of God’s people do not rest, that Christ equips his people to engage the enemy, and that God shows his strength in our weakness.2023-08-2736 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Sunday School (Genesis 27)God’s election of Jacob over Esau works itself out as parental preference rots the relationship between siblings and each parent schemes to steal away the blessing on behalf of their favorite son. Join us as we continue in the patriarchal narratives and consider how the ugly side of the family of faith speaks a word of grace into our own lives.2023-08-2749 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Sunday School (BCO, 1 Timothy, Titus, 1 Peter)Today we considered the office of elder, both its qualifications and duties, as outlined by our Book of Church Order and in light of the descriptions and charges given by Paul and Peter (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5). We ask you to join us in prayer as we consider whom to nominate to this office at Faith PCA, and as those nominated enter into a season of training and examination for office.2023-08-2034 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Genesis 26In the next chapter of Genesis we find Isaac following his father’s footsteps, in both faith and failings. In the midst of the ups and downs, the schemings and scathings, we are yet reminded of the ordinary and often invisible workings of God’s ever-present care for his people. What will become of this son of the promise and the sons his wife has brought into the world?2023-08-1340 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Genesis 24The Lord has assured Abraham that “through Isaac shall your offspring be named,” yet Isaac is pushing forty and still a bachelor. What of the great nation to come? What of people like the sand of the shores and the stars of the heavens? In Genesis 24 Abraham sends his servant to secure a wife for Isaac. Will God prosper his endeavor? Will she be willing to come? What will happen to the promise? Thanks be to God, who assuages our own doubts and fears by showing us his consistent faithfulness to our fathers and mothers in the faith.2023-07-3057 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Sunday School (Genesis 20)In Genesis 20 Abraham moves into Gerar and, fearing for his own safety, presents Sarah as his sister—again! Is it a repeat of the same story? Was there a writer’s strike in Old Testament times? Or do we see in Abraham an all-too-familiar picture of habitual sin and faltering faith that plagues God’s people even now? Join us as walk through the text and consider God’s faithfulness to our sinful father in the faith.2023-06-1239 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Sunday School (Genesis 16)Sometimes the Bible surprises us by holding up a mirror and showing us ourselves. This morning we considered the next chapter in Abram’s struggle of faith and dove deep into parenting, doubts, and our attempts to “help God’s plans along.”2023-05-1547 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Reading the Last Page First (Revelation 21-22)Join us at Faith Presbyterian Church of Clinton, LA. 2023-01-2231 min
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)1 Samuel 1:20-28 “The Reward of Ordinary Faith”The Lord rewards Hannah for her ordinary faith.2021-05-3028 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)John 2:1-11 “The First Sign”Jesus performs his first sign in an unexpected place. In doing so he encourages faith in his discipled. 2020-08-2429 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Open Your Eyes: Part Four—Going HomeIsaiah 27:1-13; humans long for home. Isaiah gives us a picture of the final home God prepares for us.2020-08-1830 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)“Open Your Eyes: Part Three-The Lord’s Peace”Isaiah 26:1-2: Isaiah wants to open our eyes to the Glory of the Lord's Peace. 2020-08-1027 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Open Your Eyes: Part Two—The FeastIsaiah 25:1-12; all of the Lord’s people have been invited to a grand feast. 2020-08-0330 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Open Your Eyes: Part One—Judgement & PunishmentIsaiah 24:1-23; what would it be like to see the world as it really is? Isaiah invites us to do that very thing in these chapters. 2020-07-2824 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Deeper Spiritual Lesson of HistoryIsaiah 21:1–23:18; Isaiah takes a deep look at the destruction of 5 cities and show the ultimate end of the City of Man. 2020-07-2130 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Spiritual Lesson of History--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 13:1-20:6--Isaiah unfolds for us the events of human history in his own day from God's perspective so that we can understand what God is doing and why. 2020-07-1334 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Immanuel's Salvation--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 12:1-6; How do we respond to Immanuel's Salvation? Isaiah tells us in this chapter. 2020-07-0529 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Immanuel's Remnant--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 10:20-11:16; Psalm 2 helps us understand what is happening in Isaiah's day and what is happening in our day. Why do the Nations Rage and what does Yahweh think about them? 2020-06-2927 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Immanuel's Judgment-Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 9:8-10:19--Immanuel is "God with Us" and that isn't necessarily good news. 2020-06-1531 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Faith's Salvation--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 8:1-9:7; Judah will experience the flood of the Assyrians because they refuse the gentle waters of Yahweh. but we learn that Faith saves an unexpected people from an unexpected location by an unexpected person. 2020-06-1129 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Faith Matters--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 7:1-25; Isaiah is sent to Ahaz to encourage him in the midsts of a crisis. But Ahaz responds to the Lord with a shocking rejection. This passage helps us better understand the why faith matters. 2020-05-3127 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Stump Remains--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 6:8-13; Isaiah is commissioned to take a challenging message to a hard hearted people. But he ends on a note of confidence that should give us hope. 2020-05-2430 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)What Do You See?--Rev. Kelly W. DotsonIsaiah 6:1-7; Isaiah sees Yahweh and is undone. What do we see? 2020-05-1730 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Sour Grapes of Wrath--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 5:1-30; Yahweh compares Israel to a Vineyard, but its not lovely. What went wrong? 2020-05-1030 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)You've Been Served--Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 1:2-4:6; Isaiah serves Judah with the notice of Yahweh's covenant charges against them. We see the Charges Proclaimed, The Chastisement Pledged and the Covenant Protection Promised. 2020-05-0326 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Introducing Isaiah-Rev. Kelly DotsonIsaiah 1:1--This morning we begin a new series on the book of Isaiah and in this one verse we learn quite a bit about Isaiah and his message. 2020-04-2620 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Loyalty to Royalty--Rev. Kelly Dotson2 Samuel 16:1-4 & 19:24-30; Continuing our study of Mephibosheth today we see that he is once again at odds with the king. How will he respond and how should we respond to the King? 2020-04-2026 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Resurrection Peace--Rev. Kelly DotsonLuke 24:31-49; Jesus proves his bodily resurrection to the disciples and declares the God's peace over them. He reassures them with his presence and the promise of the Father. 2020-04-1626 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)What Makes For Peace--Rev. Kelly W. DotsonLuke 19:41-44; Jesus rides into Jerusalem as the Messiah. But instead of joining in the celebration he weeps over the spiritual condition of the city. 2020-04-0622 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The King's Covenantal Kindness--Rev. Kelly Dotson2 Samuel 9:1-13; What is going to happen to poor, disabled Mephibosheth? Will he be remembered or forgotten? 2020-03-3026 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Grace in a Time of Pestilence--Rev. Kelly Dotson2 Samuel 24:1-25; During this strange time its good to look to the unchanging Word of God for Comfort, Conviction and a reminder about his great love for us. 2020-03-2324 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Meet Mephibosheth--Rev. Kelly Dotson2 Samuel 4:1-12; Mephibosheth is not one of the famous heroes of the Bible. But he stands out in the midsts of Israel's History as man of tragedy and redemption. His presence in the story of King David helps us better grasp the kindness of Jesus Christ. 2020-03-0927 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)A Plan For Discipleship--Rev. Kelly DotsonTitus 2:1-15; The apostle Paul lays out how discipleship should take place in the church. And, it's pretty simple, really. 2020-03-0229 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)How to Suffer--Rev. Kelly Dotson2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Learning how to suffer for the sake of Christ is the essence of being a disciple of Christ. It's hard, but necessary. 2020-02-2429 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)How to Give--Rev. Kelly Dotson2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-15; Disciples of Christ are commanded to give. but our hearts take money and cling to it. So in the scriptures we are taught how to give as disciples of Christ. 2020-02-1733 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)How to Witness--Rev. Kelly Dotson1 Corinthians 2:1-16; telling people about Jesus is more than making a good sales pitch or garnishing your speech with Jesus. No, its telling people about the Simplicity of the Son, The Mystery of the Father with the help of the Searching Spirit. 2020-02-1028 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)How to Grow-Rev. Kelly DotsonRomans 12:1-8; After 11 chapters of "indicatives" the Apostle Paul begins to give commands. the Imperatives follow the indicatives and in the grammatical order we find out how to grow in Jesus. 2020-02-0431 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)How to Believe--Rev. Kelly W. DotsonMark 9:14-29; Faith is not something that we can create in ourselves. No, faith in Jesus can only come from the gift of God. But disciples of Jesus are commanded to more and more put their faith in Jesus. In this sermon we learn some practical ways to do that. 2020-01-2728 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Suffering with Jesus-Rev. Kelly DotsonLuke 9:21-27; 43-45; 57-62 Christian Disciples are called to suffer in the same way that Christ suffered. By picking up our cross and denying what we want. 2020-01-2727 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Giving to Jesus-Rev. Kelly DotsonActs 4:32-5:11; the early church model's for us how we should be giving. They gave because of the grace of God, for the glory of God according to the character of God. 2020-01-1332 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Witnessing About Jesus-Rev. Kelly DotsonLuke 10:1-20; Jesus sends out disciples to witness about the Kingdom of God. He warns of the danger, gives instructions and encourages them in their success. 2020-01-0628 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Christmas in Revelation--Rev. Kelly DotsonRevelation 12:1-17; In Revelation God gives a glimpse of the true violence involved in Christmas. Jesus was born under the threat of death...the dragon wants to steal and kill and destroy. In order for us to better see the joy of Christmas we must first come to grips with the agony of sin in the life. 2019-12-1630 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Genesis of Christmas--Rev. Kelly DotsonGenesis 1-50; the Nativity of Jesus didn't start the story of Christmas. That story began thousands of years earlier at the beginning of all things. 2019-12-0928 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Growing In Jesus--Rev. Kelly DotsonRomans 6:15-23; Disciples of Jesus are called to grow more and more to be like Jesus. 2019-12-0232 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Believing in Jesus--Rev. Kelly DotsonJohn 3:22-36; John the Baptist's disciples are worried-Jesus is growing in popularity and, therefore, John's ministry is shrinking. John responds to his disciples by reminding them of some deeply important truths. In doing so he he teaches us about the heart of Christian discipleship. 2019-11-2529 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Follow the LORD--Rev. Kelly DotsonLuke 19:1-10; Jesus calls all kinds of people to be his disciples. Even wicked, short men, despised by the world. He wants people like that as his disciples. 2019-11-1831 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Follow the Savior--Rev. Kelly DotsonJohn 4:1-42; Jesus goes to the wrong place at the wrong time to the wrong person and makes a disciple. 2019-11-1133 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Follow the Leader--Rev. Kelly DotsonJohn 1:35-51; Jesus calls normal guys and gives them a better life. But its better in surprising and unexpected ways. 2019-11-0427 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Follow the Instructions--Rev. Kelly DotsonMatthew 28:16-20; Jesus gives simple instructions to the disciples. But in order to carry out those instructions they need something greater than a simple command. So Jesus gives them what they need to do what they are commanded to do. 2019-10-2129 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Chosen By God--Rev. Kelly DotsonEphesians 1:3-14; why are you a Christian? Because you are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world to believe in Jesus as the Holy Spirit Enables you to believe. 2019-10-1630 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Stairway to Heaven--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 12:1-14; Solomon comes to his conclusion--there are two things that we must do in order to have joy in this life. the world is attempting to buy a stairway to heaven, but our Stairway came down to us. 2019-10-0727 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Landslide--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 11:1-10; What do you do in the face of the shifting ground of life? When all is crumbling, what does God want you to do? Solomon gives biblical wisdom to those questions today. 2019-09-3031 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Won't Get Fooled Again--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 10:1-20; Wisdom springs from a heart that is wise. Wise Words, Wise Deeds and Wise Thoughts flow from a Wise heart. Do you have a wise heart? 2019-09-2335 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Joy to the World--Rev. Kelly W. DotsonEcclesiastes 9:1-17; Living wisely under the sun means having the right perspective on your circumstances and enjoying the time you have been given. 2019-09-1633 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Revolution--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 8:1-17; Well you say you want a Revolution? Maybe what we really need is to submit to Authority? 2019-09-0932 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Lookin' For Love--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 7:15-29 ; where are you looking for love? what are you asking to give you life meaning and purpose? Sometimes wisdom literature tells us how we should live our lives, and sometimes, like this passage wisdom tells us what not to do. 2019-09-0328 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Stuck In the Middle With You--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 6:10-7:13; Solomon teaches us about what is Good, Better and Best in life. And in doing so he reminds us that as God's children we are not simply stuck in the absurdity of life. 2019-08-2628 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Gotta Serve Somebody-Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 5:1-6:9; Solomon turns his attention to the man (or woman) that seeks to find his satisfaction in false worship, wealth worship or appetite worship. 2019-08-1927 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Imagine (No thank You)--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 4:1-16; What do we make of a passage of the Bible like this one? A text full of depressing themes and worst/best case scenarios. In this passage Solomon wants us to look deeply into the abyss of life "under the sun". We would rather not look, but we need too in order to understand how we can escape this heart of darkness. 2019-08-1228 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Time IS On My Side-Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 3:1-22; Solomon moves to contemplate the problem of time. We are all subject to it and live under its oppressive rule...but we don't have too. He gives us the way out from under time's steady march and how to enjoy the time that we have. 2019-08-0526 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 2:1-26; King Solomon sets out to find satisfaction in the things the world has to offer. What does he find? Nothing in this world can satisfy. 2019-07-2931 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Purposeless Driven Life--Rev. Kelly DotsonEcclesiastes 1:1-18; The big questions of life have been asked by many philosophers over the years. The smartest among us have searched for the meaning of life with paltry results. But nearly 3,000 years ago King Solomon asked the same questions and gave us the correct answers to these questions. He invites us to learn from his God given wisdom. 2019-07-2227 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)What Really Counts?--Rev. Kelly DotsonGalatians 6:11-18; Paul concludes his defense of the gospel of Jesus Christ by telling us the only thing that really matters. 2019-07-0832 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Do Not Be Deceived--Rev. Kelly DotsonGalatians 6:6-10; There is a particular danger for Christians to be Self-Deceived. We can use Paul's commands in this passage as a test for our own hearts. Do we love generosity with our pastor's and fellow man? Or are we cold and stingy? What our hearts are like tells us where we stand with God. 2019-07-0131 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Bearing NecessitiesGalatians 6:1-5; Its hard to receive help. But Christians should be the first to receive the discipline and support from others and to test our own work. 2019-07-0125 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)You Will Have Joy and Gladness-Rev. Kelly DotsonLuke 1:5-25; 66-80; The backdrop of the Gospel is the Darkness of the world of sin and death, the mundane life of everyday activities and the wilderness of life in a spiritual desert. But it's into that world of darkness, mundanity and wilderness that God intervenes and works salvation for his people to bring about Joy and Gladness. 2019-06-1730 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)P.R.O.O.F.--Rev. Kelly DotsonEphesians 1:3-14; 2:1-10--How can you know God loves you? The Apostle Paul gives us the PROOF in these passages. The evidence is found in God's great grace toward sinners. 2019-06-1028 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Two Paths You Can Go By-Rev. Kelly DotsonGalatians 3:1-14; There are two ways to get to Heaven. The common path is the way of the law. The uncommon path, and the only path that will get you to where you want to go is the way of Faith. Paul lays out these two ways in this passage and urges the Galatians to not leave the path of faith for the path of the law. 2019-03-2533 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Gospel Confrontation-Rev. Kelly DotsonGalatians 2:11-21; In one of the most embarrassing episodes for the early church Peter denies the gospel by his actions and Paul publicly confronts him. Paul teaches us that even by our actions we can deny the truth of the gospel-that justification in by Faith alone in Christ alone. 2019-03-1831 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Love and Holiness-Rev. Kelly Dotson1 Thessalonians 3:6-13: Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians expresses Joy in Thanksgiving for the Faith and Love of these young Christians. His prayer helps us see what we have in Christ, what we still lack and need and what we will need in the future. 2018-11-2629 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Shaken, not Stirred-Rev. Kelly Dotson1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5; The Apostle Paul wants these new christians to be established in the faith of Jesus Christ. In this passage he gives four reasons why they should be firmly rooted in Jesus. The application of this passage is the same for all christians in every age. 2018-11-1926 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Faith, Hope and Love-Rev. Kelly Dotson1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Paul is delightfully encouraged that the Thessalonians are thriving as young Christians-they are expressing faith, love and hope-even under persecution. The Apostle gives us an encouraging look at what it means to be a Christian 2018-11-0430 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Sola Fide-Rev. Kelly DotsonRomans 3:21-26; How can a person be made right with God? The bible tells us that because of our drastic condition we need to receive something from outside of us. That thing outside of us is the Righteousness of Christ that can only be received through faith in Jesus Christ.2017-10-0824 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)A Dangerous Faith-Rev. Kelly DotsonMark 13:3-13; The Disciples are worried and want to know when the temple will be destroyed. Jesus tells them all the things that will happen before the destruction and cautions them against be led astray. Even though the temple was destroyed long ago the warnings are for us 2000 years later as well.2017-08-2728 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Figs, Formalism, and Faith-Rev. Kelly DotsonMark 11:11-25; On the first day of the week, what the Christian church traditionally celebrate as Palm Sunday, Jesus inspects the temple in Jerusalem. The next the day Jesus does two weird things: he curses a fig tree and "cleanses" the temple. In this passage we learn about some things that Jesus hates and that make him angry.2017-04-0929 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)What's In a Name?-Rev. Kelly DotsonRomans 6:1-14; Our names have meaning because it is in our name that we find our identity. The Apostle Paul grounds our identity as Christians in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is who we are if we are in union with Christ through faith in his finished work. If we are in union with Christ then we have received a new name. What is your name?2016-11-2030 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Lord's Timing-Kelly DotsonMark 5:21-43; Everything happens in the Lord's Time. Even the terrible and horrible things. And because He controls it he uses it for his glory and to give us the gift of faith. In today's passage Jesus meets a wealthy man in desperate need and a poor woman with a long term illness. To both he gives the greatest need, Faith in himself.2016-08-2129 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Kingdom Growth-Kelly DotsonMark 4:21-33; Jesus teaches about his kingdom in Parables. His kingdom is revealed through the message that he preaches. Jesus teaches that his kingdom grows even when we least expect it. Finally he teaches us that his kingdom multiplies so that it is the largest of all kingdoms in the earth. In all of these there is a call to believe in the message that we have heard and to respond in faith to Christ.2016-07-3129 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Begin With the Gospel-Kelly DotsonMark 1:1-8; Where do you run for hope when suffering comes? In the first century A.D. Mark wrote his gospel account to encourage Christians in Rome who were being martyred daily for faith in Jesus Christ. They would ask, "Is it worth it? Is Jesus worth dying for?" Marks answer is "Yes! Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God is worth it!"2016-04-2429 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Saved By Faith-Kelly Dotson1 Samuel 13:16-14:23; Israel is once again on the precipice of disaster. They are hard pressed and Saul is both incompetent and unable to save Israel. And in steps a man of Faith, Jonathan. But we are not to look at Jonathan's work, but his faith in the LORD to save. We see Faith's Soil, Faith's Security and Faith's Savior.2016-02-2133 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Saved By Faith-Kelly Dotson1 Samuel 13:16-14:23; Israel is once again on the precipice of disaster. They are hard pressed and Saul is both incompetent and unable to save Israel. And in steps a man of Faith, Jonathan. But we are not to look at Jonathan's work, but his faith in the LORD to save. We see Faith's Soil, Faith's Security and Faith's Savior.2016-02-2133 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)The Holy catholic Church-Rev. Kelly DotsonMatthew 16:13-19; We believe in the Holy catholic Church. In this passage of Scripture Jesus teaches us that the Church is not an optional part of the Christian life and as the Westminster Confession of Faith teaches outside of the church there is no ordinary way to be saved. We have the church's Constitution in Peter's Confession; we hear about the church's contractor; and we receive the church's commission from Jesus.2015-10-1826 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Gospel Indulgence-Rev. Kelly DotsonColossians 2:20-23; We are not Christians because of what we do, but what and in whom we believe. We are Christians because we have heard and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Because we are Christians we respond in faith to Christ in obedience. In this passage Paul warns the believers in Colossae to avoid human regulations because they actually INCREASE fleshly indulgence.2015-06-0726 minFaith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)Give Us a King-Kelly Dotson1 Samuel 7:15-8:9; In spite of Samuel's faithful ministry to Israel in his old age God's people decide that they want a king. God exposes his people's hearts; that we do not want Yahweh as our king but desire instead to be ruled by earthly kings. In this sad chapter of Israel's history we still hear the call to put our faith in Jesus Christ, our great king!2015-02-1525 min