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DPC Sermon from August 13, 2023 - "Shine"

Join in this week as Becca Bateman highlights Paul's encouragement to the church of Philippi. They are people like us, trusting God through all seasons of life.

DPC Sermon from July 30, 2023 - "Kept By God"

Many children learn the bedtime prayer of “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep…” Many worship services end with a benediction that starts “The ...

DPC Sermon from July 23, 2023 - "The Gift of An Introduction"

In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on the third letter of John and a key introduction the Apostle makes through it. Join us as we ponder the important place of in...

DPC Sermon from July 16, 2023 - "Abiding and Reforming"

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the Apostle John’s second letter where he is worried that some are diluting the Gospel message. In particular, he encourages ...

DPC Sermon from July 9, 2023 - "Mad About Grace"

While the story of Jonah is often relegated to children's Bible lessons, it does offer a glimpse of the tension between God’s judgement and God’s mercy. Listen in as P...

DPC Sermon from June 25, 2023 - "The Difference It Makes"

In his sermon, John Willingham focuses on a moment when the Apostle Paul praises some members of the church in Thessalonica and scolds others. Join us as we explore th...

DPC Sermon from June 18, 2023 - "Paying Attention to the Clues"

In his sermon, John Willingham concludes the gap in his Old Testament preaching history by focusing on a passage from the Book of Habakkuk. In that account from the 7t...

DPC Sermon from June 11, 2023 - "Until Then"

In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on two Biblical passages that speak of a future end to all hardship. Join us as we ponder those reminders of God’s promises to ...

DPC Sermon from May 28, 2023 - "What God Sees"

On this Pentecost Sunday, John Willingham focuses on a moment that occurred on October 17, 520 B.C. A new temple was under construction and some old-timers were distre...

DPC Sermon from May 21, 2023 - "A Word to Bystanders"

In the sermon, John Willingham draws from the Old Testament book of Obadiah where the prophet criticizes the neighbors of ancient Israel for failing to act when Jerusa...

DPC Sermons from May 14, 2023 - Youth Sunday

DPC Youth Riley B., Gavin J., and Olivia F. offered heartfelt accounts of how God has touched their lives as they have moved through DPC's children and youth ministrie...

DPC Sermon from April 30, 2023 - "Are You an Ambassador for Christ?"

During another joint worship service with Second Baptist Church of Doylestown, this time here at DPC, Pastor Robert Hamlin delivered the message in which he called upo...

DPC Sermon from April 23, 2023 - "Accepting Our Part"

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on words from Hosea. Even though that prophet lived 3,000 years ago, his message speaks with freshness and relevance about our 2...

DPC Sermon from April 16, 2023 - "Peace Be With You"

A week after Easter, one by one, a few have encountered the risen Jesus. Join in as we ponder along with Thomas, our own encounter with Jesus.

DPC Sermon from April 9, 2023, Easter Sunday - "The Turn"

John Willingham explores the interaction between Mary Magdalene and the Risen Jesus as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday.

DPC Sermon from April 2, 2023 - "The It and the Is"

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the final utterance by Jesus as recorded in John’s gospel. Join us on Palm Sunday as we reflect together on the ongoing meani...

DPC Sermon from March 26, 2023 - "Knowing the Mind of Christ (Perhaps)”

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the moment Jesus cries out from the cross “I am thirsty.” In reporting those words, the gospel writer makes a passing stateme...

DPC Sermon from March 19, 2023 - "Forsaken, But Not Alone"

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the parting words of Jesus from the cross that have created the most conversation and consternation over the years. Join us a...

DPC Sermon from March 12, 2023 - "One of His Own"

In the sermon, John Willingham continues our look at "The Last Seven Words of Jesus," by pondering the moment Christ entrusts his mother to the care of the Beloved Dis...

DPC Sermon from March 5, 2023 - "The Thief Within"

In the sermon, John Willingham continues our Lenten focus on the final words of Jesus. This week we hear his reply to a thief on the cross who asks “Jesus, remember me...

DPC Sermon from February 26, 2023 - "Ignorance and Bliss"

In the sermon, John Willingham starts our Lenten series that will focus on the Last 7 Words of Jesus. We begin by hearing our Savior ask God to forgive those who had p...

DPC Sermon from February 19, 2023 - "Borderlines"

In the midst of Black History Month, Pauline Sexton offers a sermon that reflects on a time when Abram was a stranger in a foreign land and how his assumptions about t...

DPC Sermon from February 12, 2023 - "Still a Beacon"

In the sermon, John Willingham concludes a two-part look at our twelve-year-old mission statement, focusing on what has occurred in our efforts to be a “beacon of His ...

DPC Sermon from February 5, 2023 - "Still a Bridge"

Twelve years ago, the Session approved our mission statement to “Be a bridge for Christ and a beacon of His love.” In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on the first...

DPC Sermon from January 29, 2023 - "The Heart of Christianity"

Offering the sermon this Sunday is the Reverend Doctor John M. Mulder. John is an honorably retired member of the Mid-Kentucky Presbytery, having served for 22 years a...

DPC Sermon from January 22, 2023 - "A Vegetarian Taxpayer"

In his sermon, John Willingham focuses on two passages that address the freedoms we have as a follower of Jesus Christ. What does that gift mean in the everyday action...

DPC Sermon from January 15, 2023 - "Something Greater"

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on a Sabbath when Jesus is challenged by the religious elite because his disciples are not observing the Jewish law as they unde...

DPC Sermon from January 8, 2023 - "Learning From Him"

In his sermon, John Willingham focuses on a moment when Jesus urged a crowd in the first century to “learn from me.” As descendants in the faith, that remains our call...

DPC Sermon from January 1, 2023 - "We Keep Seeking"

This Sunday we celebrate Epiphany! After gaining inspiration from the story of the magi, you are invited to select a star word, which can serve as a guide for the year...

DPC Sermon from December 24, 2022 - "A Song of Joy"

Pastor John Willingham reads from the Book of Luke, recounting the angels spreading the news of Jesus' birth to the shepherds, as we gathered in praise on Christmas Eve.