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Solely SermonsSolely Sermons - Pardon the Interruption Sermon Series: Pardon the InterruptionScripture: John 20:1-10Sermon: Pardon the InterruptionPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/wnn5rpnAs humans, we don’t always welcome interruptions. They mess with our agendas, our carefully balanced schedules, and our expectations. But could some of these interruptions be God attempting to get our attention? What if allowing ourselves to be interrupted by the needs of others were exactly the kind of divine detours Jesus was calling us to take? Th...2025-04-2720 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Better Part Sermon Series: The TableScripture: Luke 10:38-42Sermon: The Better PartPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/vtzxrzs🤔Sermon Reflection: It's fascinating how group dynamics often reveal those who lead, those who follow, and those who seem to drift. In Luke's account, Martha's diligent service contrasts sharply with Mary's attentive listening. Martha's frustration, though understandable, exposes deeper feelings of jealousy and anger. Yet, Jesus responds with compassion, recognizing her internal struggle. He highlights that our worth isn't defined by...2025-03-2322 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons - Joyful Generosity Sermon Series: Practicing the WayScripture: Matthew 6:19-21Sermon: Joyful GenerosityPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckWe are constantly being formed and shaped by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice: to be with him, become like him, and do as he did. Come learn what it means to follow and practice the way of Jesus so that God can transform us to become like him.---Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located...2025-02-0222 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons - Rest as Resistance Sermon Series: Practicing the WayScripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15Sermon: Rest as ResistancePreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckWe are constantly being formed and shaped by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice: to be with him, become like him, and do as he did. Come learn what it means to follow and practice the way of Jesus so that God can transform us to become like him.---Learn more about APCGive to...2025-01-2623 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Inner Peace Sermon Series: Peace on EarthScripture Mark 4: 35-41Sermon Inner PeacePreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckAmidst the busyness of the Christmas season, anxiety and division in our culture, war abroad, and difficult parts of our own lives we are reminded of this ancient promise from the prophet Isaiah: "to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (9:6). Jesus, God in the flesh, entered...2024-12-2220 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Harvest Sermon Series: FruitfulScripture: Galatians 6: 7-10Sermon: HarvestPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckIn his last hours before he went to the cross, Jesus shared these words with his friends: “Anyone who abides in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit”. Fruitfulness is the natural result of staying close and connected to Jesus--abiding "in the vine". This is why our mission at APC is to always be "growing in Christ." Over the years we have identified five practices that keep the Church growing and flourishing: gathering, going, gain...2024-11-2419 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Giving Our Lives Sermon Series: FruitfulScripture: Matthew 25:14-29Sermon: Giving Our LivesPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckIn his last hours before he went to the cross, Jesus shared these words with his friends: “Anyone who abides in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit”. Fruitfulness is the natural result of staying close and connected to Jesus--abiding "in the vine". This is why our mission at APC is to always be "growing in Christ." Over the years we have identified five practices that keep the Church growing and flourishing: gath...2024-11-0320 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Gather Sermon Series: FruitfulScripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 Sermon: GatherPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckIn his last hours before he went to the cross, Jesus shared these words with his friends: “Anyone who abides in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit”. Fruitfulness is the natural result of staying close and connected to Jesus--abiding "in the vine". This is why our mission at APC is to always be "growing in Christ." Over the years we have identified five practices that keep the Church growing and flourishing: gathering, going, gain...2024-10-1322 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Priority Sermon Series: First Things FirstScripture: Matthew 6:31-33 Sermon: The Priority Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckJesus instructed his earliest followers to "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness" (Matthew 6:33). His call to his followers today is no different... but it is more challenging than ever to obey. So many other things vie for our attention, our time, our money, and our worship. Join us for our new sermon series this fall as together we seek to rearrange our lives around the priorities of Jesus. As we...2024-09-0824 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Living Water Sermon Series: The Names of GodScripture: John 4: 1-15 Sermon: Living WaterPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckNames and titles are extremely important. This is especially true in the Bible. The names we find in Scripture share insight into a person's character and history. This is true for God as well. The Bible gives dozens of names and titles for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each name reveals dimensions of who God was, who God is, and who God will be. Join us this summer as...2024-07-2826 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Potter Sermon Series: The Names of GodScripture: Isaiah 45: 9-12, 64: 8Sermon: The PotterPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckNames and titles are extremely important. This is especially true in the Bible. The names we find in Scripture share insight into a person's character and history. This is true for God as well. The Bible gives dozens of names and titles for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each name reveals dimensions of who God was, who God is, and who God will be. Join us this summer as...2024-06-3028 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: "They Saw Him" Series - What Do You Love? Sermon Series: They Saw Him - The Post-Resurrection AppearancesScripture: John 21: 15-19Sermon: What Do You Love? Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck In between Easter and the Ascension, the Passion and Pentecost, the empty tomb and the birth of the church, Jesus appeared to his disciples. He taught them, he broke bread with them, and he embraced them. Jesus' resurrection changed everything for those early followers, just as it has for us. But how? Join us as we look to see how the encounters with the resurrected messiah form...2024-05-1224 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: "They Saw Him" Series - The Locked Door Sermon Series: They Saw HimScripture: John 20: 19-23Sermon: The Locked DoorPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckIn between Easter and the Ascension, the Passion and Pentecost, the empty tomb and the birth of the church, Jesus appeared to his disciples. He taught them, he broke bread with them, and he embraced them. Jesus' resurrection changed everything for those early followers, just as it has for us. But how? Join us as we look to see how the encounters with the resurrected messiah form our faith today.2024-05-0525 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Teach us to Pray Sermon Series: SupernaturalScripture: Luke 11: 1-4Sermon: Teach us to Pray Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckSome think that the world consists only of what we can quantify, touch, and measure. Others see something more. A realm where things that -- in this world -- are overlooked are considered of great value. Where what can't be measured is of infinite worth. Where miracles happen and the impossible becomes possible. Join us for our new sermon series as we explore the world that Jesus saw: the world of the supernatural.2024-03-2427 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Holy Spirit Sermon Series: SupernaturalScripture: John 14: 15-20, 25-26Sermon: The Holy SpiritPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckSome think that the world consists only of what we can quantify, touch, and measure. Others see something more. A realm where things that -- in this world -- are overlooked are considered of great value. Where what can't be measured is of infinite worth. Where miracles happen and the impossible becomes possible. Join us for our new sermon series as we explore the world that Jesus saw: the world of the supernatural.2024-02-1829 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Dark Night Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and LifeScripture: Psalm 22:1-5, 11, Psalm 139:7-12Sermon: The Dark NightPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckWhat do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises to be near but feels unreachable. This January, join us for our new sermon series "But I thought... The messy meeting of faith...2024-02-0425 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Shepherd Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas SeriesScripture Luke 2:8-20Sermon: Shepherd Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckEvery good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable where the animals slept. A story of shepherds, kings, angels, an angry ruler, a young couple, and the God of the universe entering our world as...2023-12-2413 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Elizabeth Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas SeriesScripture Luke 1: 5-13, 24-25Sermon: ElizabethPreacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckEvery good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable where the animals slept. A story of shepherds, kings, angels, an angry ruler, a young couple, and the God of the universe entering our world...2023-12-1018 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Heirs of the Kingdom Fall Sermon Series: InheritanceScripture: 1 Peter 1: 3-5Sermon: Heirs of the KingdomRev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckWe all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance!Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our comm...2023-11-1922 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Child Like Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us"Scripture Matthew 18:1-5Sermon: Child-likeRev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckHow did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting the world thousands of years later — how did this man’s story become associated with hatred and oppression for so many people? And how might we all re...2023-10-0828 min

Solely SermonsSolely Sermons: Unconditional Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us"Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 1 John 3:1Sermon: UnconditionalRev. Lindsay Anderson-BeckHow did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting the world thousands of years later — how did this man’s story become associated with hatred and oppression for so many people? And how might we all...2023-09-1026 min

The FollycastThe Follycast Episode 2: Moon Over Soho The Follycast Episode 2: Moon Over Soho In this month’s episode… …we discuss ‘Moon Over Soho’, the second novel in the Rivers Of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. We all loved the first book, so how does this live up to expectations as a sequel? We welcome important new characters to the series and witness the appearance of a major new foe. We debate some of Peter’s questionable choices, Richard shares his childhood nightmares and we wonder at exactly what point in the future Peter Grant decides to get this all down on pap...2020-05-2448 min