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First Presbyterian Church Allentown
Welcome to the Sunday Sermons podcast of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown We hope you'll join us each week by setting aside a few moments to take a prayerful breath and listen to God's Word. Check out First Presbyterian Church of Allentown online at https://fpcallentown.org/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/firstpresbyterianchurchofallentown
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Sermon from Pastor Stephanie Anthony's Installation Service
Join us for a special sermon from the Installation Service of Pastor Stephanie Anthony as the Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. This…
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Get Up and Eat
Where do you find the bread from God to sustain your faith and justice journey?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Get Up and Eat"…
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Wisdom's Call
Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Wisdom's Call". Today's scripture reading is Proverbs 8 (Read by Betty Jo Richards and Pastor…
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Confirmation 2024-2025 Statements of Faith
Join us for a special sermon brought to you by the Confirmation Class of 2025 as they read excerpts from their Statements of Faith.[00:18] - Prayer for…
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Reason, healing.... yeah, but fear and...and....you know us!
1 John 4:18 says, "Perfect love casts out fear."God loves us with that perfect love, but we might understandably still fear the difficulties of this human…
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Making Space
What do you need to do (or not do) to make space for God in your life?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Making Space".Today's…
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May 18, 2025
When has your discipleship challenged you to do something difficult, something counter-cultural?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from…
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Resurrection: Right Here, Right Now
What does resurrection look like in the here and now of our daily lives? How is God calling you to embody that resurrection for others?Join us as Pastor Taylor…
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The Last Breakfast
Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Last Breakfast".Today's scripture reading is John 21:1-19 (Read by Kate Gilchrist)Join us…
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It only says hilarious once, but joy 250 times
Do you think Jesus smiled or laughed when things were funny or joyful even though the Bible doesn't explicitly say so?---Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster…
First Presbyterian Church AllentownEverything [in] Between: Grief & Hope
How can you bring hope to a place of grief?During our Easter Sunday service Pastor Stephanie Anthony wrapped up our Lenten sermon series, inspired by…
First Presbyterian Church AllentownEverything [in] Between: Shouting & Silence
Where is God whispering to you: ‘The Lord needs you for this’?This week Pastor Taylor Hall continues our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything [in]…
First Presbyterian Church AllentownEverything [in] Between: Righteousness & Mercy
How does it feel to be restored to a community you have lost?This week Pastor Stephanie Anthony continues our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything…
First Presbyterian Church AllentownEverything [in] Between: Lost & Found
Where in your life does God desire radical transformation?This week Pastor Stephanie Anthony continues our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything [in]…
First Presbyterian Church AllentownEverything [in] Between: Rest & Growth
Where you can you give someone the grace of more time?This week Pastor Stephanie Anthony continues our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything [in]…
First Presbyterian Church AllentownEverything [in] Between: Faith & Works
How can you make time and space to listen for what Jesus is saying to you this week?This week Pastor Stephanie Anthony continues our Lenten sermon series…
First Presbyterian Church AllentownEverything [in] Between: Stranger & Neighbor
When has a stranger seen you as a neighbor? How did that feel?This week Pastor Stephanie Anthony kicks off our Lenten sermon series, inspired by "Everything…
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Divine Encounters
What will you do with the light (the divine presence of God) you have seen?---Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Divine Encounters" from…
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Love That Disrupts
Jesus commanded his followers to have agape love their enemies in Luke 6:27-38. This radical love isn’t passive; it disrupts cycles of hate and fear…
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Watered or Parched
Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Watered or Parched".Today's scripture readings are Jeremiah 17:5-10 & Luke 6:17-26 (Read by Finn…
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TODAY
Join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches his last sermon at FPC Allentown entitled "TODAY". Additionally, the band performs an original acapella song written…
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Sermon Reactions
Join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "Sermon Reactions"Today's scripture readings are Jeremiah 1:4-10 & Luke 4:21-30 (Read by Bob…
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Danger in the Promised Land
Rev. Liz Heinzel-Nelson, Executive Director of our mission partner, Villages in Partnership (VIP), preached on a snowy January 19th service.VIP is a faith…
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January 12, 2025
The Rev. Stephanie Anthony joins us for a special combined Worship Service this Sunday as we prepare to welcome her as our new Lead Pastor starting in…
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Words for the Beginning: The Road isn't Straight
Life often unfolds in ways that surprise us, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. How have you felt God's presence when your life took an unexpected…
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Words for the Beginning: Wisdom's Ways
Join us this Christmastide as we look at the way Wisdom impacts us and our faith. The sermon, entitled "Wisdom's Ways" is the penultimate sermon in our series…
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Words for the Beginning: Love Knows Your Name (Christmas Eve)
Merry Christmas!In a special Christmas Eve message Pastor Carter continues our Advent Season sermon series, inspired by "Words for the Beginning" from A…
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Words for the Beginning: Hope is Worth the Risk
What dream of God might you have a part to play in during this season of your life?This week Pastor Carter continues our Advent Season sermon series, inspired…
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Words for the Beginning: We Can't Go Alone
Reflect on what it means to have a "with-us" God. If you have experienced a time of isolation, from God or others, what practices might help you break free…
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Words for the Beginning: You Are a Blessing
You are a beloved child of God. When do you doubt this truth? What helps you remember that this is true?This week Pastor Taylor kicks off our Advent Season…
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Fruits of the Spirit: Gratitude
For what do you want to thank God this morning?Join us as Pastor Carter wraps up our Autumn sermon series on "Fruits of the Spirit", focusing this week on…
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Merging Into One
What are the gifts that God has given to you to share with others in this season of your life? What is one way you can use those gifts to bless someone in this…
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Fruits of the Spirit: Wisdom
Think back on a difficult decision you made in the past with God's help: how did God give you the wisdom you needed?Join us as Pastor Carter continues our…
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Fruits of the Spirit: Humility
Consider Jesus' model of humanity? What adjectives would you use to describe his humility? Who has modeled some of those characteristics for you and how?Join…
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Fruits of the Spirit: Hospitality
Where might you be called to create new spaces of welcome? Consider both within and beyond our community of faith. Join us as Pastor Taylor continues our…
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Fruits of the Spirit: Generosity
Join us as Pastor Carter continues his sermon series "Fruits of the Spirit", focusing this week on Generosity.Check out the whole sermon, as well as this…
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Fruits of the Spirit: Justice
Join us as Pastor Carter continues his sermon series "Fruits of the Spirit", focusing this week on Justice.Check out the whole sermon, as well as this week's…
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The Fruits of the Spirit: Patience
Join us as Pastor Carter continues his sermon series "Fruits of the Spirit", focusing this week on Patience.Unfortunately due to technical issues, the Prayer…
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The Fruits of the Spirit: Temperance and Self-Control
Join us as Pastor Carter continues his sermon series "Fruits of the Spirit", focusing this week on Temperance and Self-Control.Check out the whole sermon, as…
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Fruits of the Spirit: Peace
Join us as Pastor Carter continues his sermon series "Fruits of the Spirit", focusing this week on Peace.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit…
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The Fruits of the Spirit: Courage
Who has been an example of courage in your life? What have you learned from their example?Reflect on this question as you go about your day, and join us as…
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Welcome Home!
Why do you call First Presbyterian Church of Allentown home?Reflect on this question as you go about your day, and join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a…
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Our Faith and Our Work (2024)
How have you seen God at work through your "work?"Reflect on this question as you go about your day, and join us as 6 of our members shared stories of "How…
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Wonder and Awe
What in God's creation leaves you with wonder and awe? What does that teach you about God?Reflect on this question as you go about your day, and join us as…
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Putting on the Clothes of Kindness
Join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "Putting on the Clothes of Kindness", during our Imago Dei worship service on August 18, 2024. Check…
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Bread for the Journey
Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a Sermon entitled "Bread for the Journey". As you go about your day, think on this:Think of someone who could use a word…
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What Is It?
Join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "What Is It?". As you go about your day, think on this:How have you received "manna," or daily…
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Divine Wisdom for a Hungry World
Join us as guest preacher and church member Janine Carambot Santoro preaches a Sermon entitled "Divine Wisdom for a Hungry World". As well as a our Children's…
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No More Walls
Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a Sermon entitled "No More Walls". As you go about your day, think on this:What dividing walls can you focus on tearing…
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A Prayer for All of Us
Join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "A Prayer for All of Us". As you go about your day, think on this:What words in Paul's prayer for us…
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A Thorn in the Flesh
Join us as Pastor Carter Lester preaches a Sermon entitled "A Thorn in the Flesh". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:Whatever Paul’s thorn in the…
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On the Edge of Despair and Hope
Join us as guest preacher and friend of the church Rev Susan Gilbert Zencka preaches a Sermon entitled "On the Edge of Despair and Hope". Some key takeaways…
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Let Us Go Across to the Other Side
Join us as Pastor Carters preaches a Sermon entitled "Let Us Go Across to the Other Side". As you go about your day, think on this:Think about a time of change…
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Get Up and Walk the Talk
Join us as long-time FPCA Member Pam Weiss preaches a Sermon entitled "Get Up and Walk the Talk". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:Stop thinking…
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Naked in Shame / Clothed with Grace
Join us as Pastor Taylor preaches a Sermon entitled "Naked in Shame / Clothed with Grace". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:But God asks the two…
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An Amazing Inclusive Truth
Join us as Pastor Kathryn preaches a Sermon entitled "An Amazing Inclusive Truth". Some key takeaways from this sermon include:"If I ever saw a title that…
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The Geography of God
Join us for this last week's sermon, preached by Pastor Carter, entitled "The Geography of God". This sermon was preached on May 26, 2024 at First Presbyterian…
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Is Pentecost on Your Calendar?
This Pentecost, we heard God's word in 3 languages, as well as a special treat from our youth. Join as we celebrate the birthday of the Church.[0:20] - Prayer…
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FPC Allentown Youth Take the Reins
Pastor Taylor and the youth of FPC Allentown led worship on May 12, 2024. Check out the sermons & children's sermon here, but we also encourage you to watch…
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The Dreaded "J" Word
Tune in to this last week's sermon as Pastor Carter preaches about "The Dreaded 'J' Word". What is the J-word? Listen to find out!Scripture Readings: Psalm 98…