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DPC Sermon from January 2, 2022 - "A Meaningful Gift"
We have just completed a season of gift-giving. In his sermon, John Willingham reflects on the first presents offered at the first Christmas; gifts that held meaning f...
DPC Sermons from December 24 and December 26, 2021
Today we offer a special two-part DPC Podcast. First, you'll hear Pastor John Willingham's Christmas Eve sermon entitled "The Best Christmas Tradition," followed by th...
DPC Sermon from December 12, 2021 - "Already, But Not Yet"
In his sermon, John Willingham focuses on two themes of the Season of Advent--waiting for the birth of Jesus and waiting for the return of Christ. What does it mean fo...
DPC Sermon from December 5, 2021 - "The Place to Turn - Still"
In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on how we best respond when hard times keep coming. In particular, as a new variant of the COVID virus has surfaced, how are we...
DPC Sermon from November 28, 2021 - "Where Peace Begins"
In his sermon, John Willingham focuses on Biblical texts that pray for and lament the absence of peace in ancient Jerusalem. All around us is evidence of other places ...
DPC Sermon from November 21, 2021 - "Who is this King of Glory?"
We end the church year with Christ The King Sunday. Pastor Pauline Sexton invites us to look at Jesus as King through the prophetic words of Daniel and John in the boo...
DPC Sermon from November 14, 2021 - "Be Renewed in God's Promises"
In his sermon, John Willingham concludes our Be Renewed series by focusing on what God has and has not promised to us. Join us as we ponder that vital distinction befo...
DPC Sermon from November 7, 2021 - "On Eagles Wings – A Vision from Above"
We welcome the Reverend Ruth Faith Santana-Grace, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, to our pulpit. In her sermon, she explores how we can look to ...
DPC Sermon from 10-31-21 - "A Fresh Start"
As we continue our reflections on how scripture guides us to Be Renewed, this week we look at David’s heartfelt plea for forgiveness after his sin had led into infidel...
DPC Sermon from October 24, 2021 - "Seek, Search and Notice"
Two years ago, Pastor Roberta preached her first sermon among us focusing on loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Today, on Roberta's last Sunday am...
Sermon from October 17, 2021 - "Worth the Investment"
In Becca Bateman's sermon this Sunday we explore ways we can encourage one another and discover those small, sometimes unnoticed glimpses of hope and renewal - evidenc...
DPC Sermon from October 10, 2021 - "Letting Down the Nets"
John’s Gospel concludes in chapter 21 with Jesus seeking out his disciples and offering them breakfast on the beach. Join us as Pauline Sexton invites us to listen in ...
DPC Sermon from October 3, 2021 - "God's Presence"
This week, Becca Bateman focuses on World Communion Sunday, celebrating God's presence with us in the body of Christ - with more than just those around our little tabl...
DPC Sermon from September 26, 2021 - "An Inside Job"
In the sermon, John Willingham concludes a two-part look at the Matthew 25 journey by focusing on our commitment to work toward dismantling structural racism. Where do...
DPC Sermon from September 19, 2021 - "Learning From God's Favorites"
*This sermon was recorded as we gathered outdoors on Mechanics St. on Sunday during a special worship service. Please excuse the noise from the wind!* In his sermon, J...
DPC Sermon from September 12, 2021 - "The Invitation of 9/12"
Recent days have brought back memories of the horrific events of 9/11. The twentieth anniversary of that day has appropriately resulted in articles and observances, le...
DPC Sermon from September 5, 2021 - "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction"
In Sunday’s sermon, Pauline Sexton finishes up the sermons focusing on the Book of Daniel. Daniel, a man of faith, faced many trials and challenges but his commitment ...
DPC Sermon from August 29, 2021 - "A Winsome Witness"
In this Sunday's sermon, Becca Bateman examines the faith of Daniel and the surprising impact it had on others. After a closer look at the characters in the passage an...
DPC Sermon from August 22, 2021 - "The Risk of Any Strength"
In the sermon, John Willingham begins the final phase of our summer-long look at the book of Daniel by reflecting on a new crisis for the title character. Ironically, ...
DPC Sermon from August 15, 2021 - "Learning to Live"
In our scripture, both characters in Daniel and in the gospel of Luke fail to learn the lessons of those before them. Roberta Kearney invites us to consider what it me...
DPC Sermon from August 8, 2021 - "Pizza and a Balance Beam"
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our reflection on the Book of Daniel, by focusing on a Biblical moment that is the origin for our expression of “the handwriti...
DPC Sermon from August 1, 2021 - "Making Time, Changing Focus"
As we continue our summer series in the book of Daniel, we find King Nebuchadnezzar failing to accept the message of the dream that he must change his ways. God invite...
DPC Sermon from July 25, 2021 - “Signs of Our Sovereign”
In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on another day when Daniel is brought in to interpret the king’s dream. Its message is about hard times ahead for Nebuchadnezza...
Episode 8 - Sermon from July 18, 2021 - "The Fractional Christian"
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer look at the Book of Daniel by focusing on the moment three people of faith faced a literal trial by fire. The respo...
DPC Sermon - July 11, 2021
**During Sunday's sermon, a longtime and beloved member of the church fainted. We have edited the response to this medical emergency out of this podcast. Thankfully, t...
DPC Sermon - July 4, 2021
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer focus on the book of Daniel by reflecting on the moment that title character reveals the content and meaning of a k...
DPC Sermon - June 27, 2021
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer focus on events in the story of Daniel, reflecting on a day when King Nebuchadnezzar demanded insight into a troubl...
DPC Sermon - June 20, 2021
In his sermon, John Willingham continues our summer focus on events in the story of Daniel, reflecting on a day when King Nebuchadnezzar demanded insight into a troubl...
DPC Sermon - June 13, 2021
In his sermon on Sunday, John Willingham begins our summer series that will focus on the Old Testament character of Daniel. We start by pondering a day when, as an act...
DPC Sermon - June 6, 2021
In Sunday’s sermon, Roberta Kearney looks at the covenants and promises God makes to us in baptism and the promises we make throughout our journey of faith. We respond...