Category: Sermons
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7/28/2024 – “Shed Expectations”
You’re invited to join us this Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Duncanville for an inspiring message from Pastor Rachael titled “Shed Expectations,” based on Psalm 62:1-8. We often come to church or to God with many expectations, but God accepts us just as we are. Come experience the peace and strength found in trusting God…
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7/21/2024 – “Laugh Out Loud”
Good morning, church family! This Sunday is a special day as we gather for Holy Humor Sunday. Get ready to lighten your hearts and lift your spirits with Pastor Rachael’s sermon, “Laugh Out Loud,” from our refreshing series, “The Great Church Chill Out.” Drawing from Proverbs 17:22, “A cheerful heart is good medicine,” and Psalm…
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7/14/2024 “Settle Down”
Summer is a time to re-assess, to step back from the busyness of life and just chill out. That’s why Pastor Rachael’s next sermon series is called “The Great Church Chill Out”. Join us this Sunday at 9:15 AM for Sunday School and 10:30 for the Worship Service, for her first message in the series,…
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7/7/2024 – “For When Someone You Love Believes Differently than You”
As Christians, we often face the problem of having different views than our brothers and sisters in Christ. We struggle through differences in theological doctrine, political ideology, and ideas about how to do life. This Sunday’s liturgy is a prayer for these situations–times when things are overwhelming and we’re torn between our love for the…
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6/30/24 – For Embracing Both Joy and Sorrow
Happy Thursday! Sunday is coming soon and we would love to see you here at FPCD! Jeff Thorpe will be preaching on John 16:1-24, giving a message titled “The true that passes all understanding”. Sometimes we hear the truth and it brings us grief, but that same truth will also bring us joy! Want to…
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6/23/24 – For the Planting of Flowers
Sunday is just a few days away! It’s the first Sunday of summer, and Pastor Rachael will be preaching on “For the Planting of Flowers”. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate God’s work among the flowers and His work in our lives as well! Sunday School is at 9:15 AM and the Worship Service…
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6/16/2024 – Against the Kingdom of Death
Death haunts our world and colors all our interactions. Because of death, no relationship is truly forever, and every day we are struck by the tragedies of our world. But this is not the end of the story! In her sermon this Sunday, Pastor Rachael will be preaching on “A Liturgy Against the Kingdom of…
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6/9/2024 – Before Playing a Board Game
Sunday is just a few days away, and we can’t wait! This Sunday is our Youth Sunday, and we’ll feature kid liturgists throughout the service, a cajon special, and special music during the offering! Rev. Rachael McConnell will be speaking on “Before Playing a Board Game”, from Every Moment Holy. Coming up soon: July 20th…
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6/2/2024 – For the Preparation of a Meal
This Sunday, Rev. Rachael McConnell begins a new sermon series from the book series “Every Moment Holy” by Douglas McKelvey. This week, her sermon is titled “For the Preparation of a Meal”. We’ll also celebrate Communion. Coming up this week:The Worship Planning Team meets this Tuesday at 10 AM. Choir will not rehearse this week.
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5/26/2024 – Benediction
We’re just a few days away from Sunday! This Sunday, Pastor Rachael will be finishing her sermon series “Reformed and Always Reforming” by talking about Benediction. Why do we have a benediction and what does that word mean, anyway? Join us at 9:15 AM for Sunday School and at 10:30 for the Worship Service. Coming…