Sermons

Our Shot

Our Shot

Our Shot – a sermon preached by Marilyn Hedgpeth at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC on March 10, 2019, First Sunday in Lent.

Psalm Lesson: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Gospel Lesson: Luke 4:1-13

When Jesus Lights Up

When Jesus Lights Up

When Jesus Lights Up – a sermon preached by Mindy Douglas at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC on March 3, 2019, Transfiguration Sunday.

Hebrew Scripture Lesson: Exodus 34:29-35

Gospel Lesson: Luke 9:28-36

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday – sermons preached by Danny Creadick (Matthew 5:13-16) and Maryn Leonard (Zephaniah 3:14-20) at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC on February 3, 2019, the fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:13-16

Hebrew Scripture Lesson: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Lift Up Your Hearts

Lift Up Your Hearts

Lift Up Your Hearts – a sermon preached by Mary Louise Bringle as the 20th annual McPherson Lecture at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC on February 24, 2019, the seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Hebrew Scripture Lesson: Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:27-38

Plain Speech

Plain Speech

Plain Speech – a sermon preached by Mindy Douglas at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC on February 17, 2019, the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Hebrew Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 15:12-20

Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:17-26

When Jesus Comes Home

When Jesus Comes Home

When Jesus Comes Home – a sermon preached by Mindy Douglas at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC on January 27, 2019, the third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Hebrew Scripture Lesson: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Gospel Lesson: Luke 4:14-30

What’s All the Racket?

What’s All the Racket?

What’s All the Racket? – a sermon preached by Marilyn Hedgpeth at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC on January 20, 2019, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Hebrew Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 62:1-5

Gospel Lesson: John 2:1-11

Human Suffering and Discipleship

Human Suffering and Discipleship

A sermon preached by Sam Miglarese at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, on June 25, 2017 (Third Sunday after Pentecost).

Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 20:10-13

Psalm Response: Psalm 86

Epistle Lesson: Romans 6:1b-11

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10:26-33

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Puzzled and Discouraged

Puzzled and Discouraged

A sermon preached by Sam R. Miglarese at First Presbyterian Church, Durham, on April 30, 2017 (Third Sunday of Easter).

Acts of the Apostles: Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Epistle Lesson: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Gospel Lesson:Luke 24:13-35

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Baptismal Becoming

A sermon by Marilyn T. Hedgpeth. 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 20, 2011. Leviticus 19:1–2, 9–18; Psalm 119:33–40; Matthew 5:38–48