Category: Sermons

“God rules in heaven.” That’s an easy statement with which to agree, right? What about this: “Jesus will rule the earth one day.” Perhaps not everyone agrees with that one (however, I do!). But what about right now? Does God rule on earth right now? That was the $64,000 question for the Babylonians in 600…

Daniel is once again called in by Nebuchadnezzar, who has had another dream. Once again the dream was quite threatening. Its message scared Daniel, but he has now gotten quite used to putting God ahead of his fears. The new dream was about who is in charge and who is not. A friend of mine…

The story from Daniel for this Sunday is so famous even famous singers sing about it. Have you heard of the Ford Leary Singers from 1939? What of Louis Armstrong? He sang it in 1952. There’s the Wanderers–1959 and The Larks, from the 50’s. I’m not done. Brook Benton, 1962. Johnny Cash’s version is called…

Have you ever had to come to grips with reality? Your credit card is maxed out. Your girlfriend no longer likes you. Your job application was just turned down–what now? If you’ve spent time somewhere in life preparing for the future, you will probably be in good shape. But Nebuchadnezzar, even though a powerful king,…

This Sunday is BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY. It is actually a national effort of over 30,000 churches that is almost ten years old. Why come to church? Church may not seem very powerful or influential. You may not see it as valuable at all. But you might want to take a second look. Some “church…

We can all relate to the title, “When Disaster Strikes.” Sometimes the disaster is a natural one; sometimes it is related to physical health or an accident; sometimes, the result of an enemy attack.  We are experiencing multiple natural disasters across our continent. Even next week on 9/11 we all remember a disastrous enemy attack.…

Happy Labor Day weekend everyone! Amidst all your plans with friends and family anticipating an extra long weekend, we hope you will take the time Sunday morning to join us at FPCD for Sunday School at 9:15 and Worship at 10:30. This Sunday, September 3, we will hear a message from our very own Jeff…

Join us this Sunday, Aug. 27 for Sunday School at 9:15 am followed by Worship at 10:30. During the service, the youth will be doing a skit on the Parable of the Wise & Foolish Virgins and Youth Director Ross Shipman will be sharing a message called “The Return of the King” based on the…

How much time do you spend listening to others? Have you ever sat down with someone you do not know to hear their story? What if you went with someone whose life had been lived in an area quite unlike your own and simply observed?  Can you imagine being enriched beyond words by the things…

Is there anyone you feel hopeless about? Is there anyone who has disappointed you deeply? Is there someone you have given up on? Today I bring you good news. There is hope! We learn of it in one of the shortest books of the Bible, Philemon. Join me as we look inside a very personal…