First Presbyterian Church, Dunn, NC: Recent Episodes
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Weekly Sermon Podcasts from Rev. Howard Dudley and other guests at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn, North Carolina; located at 901 North Park Avenue. You can join us in person every Sunday at 11:00 AM for worship. For more information, email us at fpcdunn@gmail.com, or call us at 910-892-4121.
Join us for a special sermon as newly called Pastor and Head of Staff, Rev. Cameron "Cam" Thomas, delivers his first message at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn. In this inaugural sermon, titled "Following Jesus Together," Rev. Thomas explores the importance of unity in our walk with Christ, highlighting the call to journey in faith as a community. Drawing from Scripture, he emphasizes the power of shared discipleship and the role we each play in supporting one another in our spiritual lives. Whether you are new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, this message invites you to consider how we can grow stronger together, as one body in Christ.
Tune in for an uplifting and thought-provoking start to Rev. Thomas' ministry with us!
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And that wraps up today’s episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you’re looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we’d love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We’re located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the area, there’s a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.
In this weekly sermon, we are honored to share the final sermon of Pastor Bucky Holmes as the interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn. Delivered on September 15, 2024, this poignant message, titled “Expect the Unexpected,” offers profound insights and inspiration as Pastor Holmes bids farewell to his role.
In this special sermon, Pastor Holmes delves into Acts 8:26-40, a passage that recounts the remarkable story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. Through this reading, Pastor Holmes explores the theme of divine surprises and the importance of remaining open to the unexpected ways God works in our lives.
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And that wraps up today’s episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you’re looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we’d love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We’re located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the area, there’s a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.
Welcome to this week's sermon "Keeping Score" preached by Pastor Bucky Holmes, recorded live on Rally Day, September 8, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn. In this compelling sermon, Pastor Bucky delves into Matthew 18:21-35, unpacking the timeless lesson of the parable of the unforgiving servant. As we gather to launch a new season of ministry and community at our church, Pastor Bucky offers a thought-provoking message on the importance of forgiveness and letting go of grudges. This sermon is a perfect blend of scripture, practical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to help you start the season with a fresh perspective on grace and reconciliation. Join us for an inspiring start to the year and a reminder of the powerful impact of living out Christ's teachings in our everyday lives.
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And that wraps up today’s episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you’re looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we’d love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We’re located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the area, there’s a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.
In this week’s sermon titled "Earned Rest," Pastor Bucky Holmes delves into the profound invitation Jesus extends to all who are weary and burdened, as found in Matthew 11:16-19 & 25-30. With thoughtful reflection, Pastor Holmes explores how Jesus' call to "come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" speaks directly to the challenges and stresses of our modern lives. Through powerful insights and relatable examples, listeners are encouraged to find true rest, not just in physical relaxation, but in the spiritual peace and renewal that Christ offers to those who follow Him. Tune in to be uplifted and reminded of the rest that can only be found in His presence.
Join us for this meaningful message, and may you find the rest your soul longs for in the arms of our Savior.
Scripture Readings: Matthew 11:16-19 & 25-30
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And that wraps up today’s episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you’re looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we’d love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We’re located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the area, there’s a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.
A sermon titled Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? with a reading of Luke 14 : 1-14 preached by Bucky Holmes at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on August 18, 2024.
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And that wraps up today’s episode! We hope you enjoyed our sermon and found it inspiring. If you’re looking for a welcoming community to join for worship, we’d love to see you in person. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn. We’re located at 901 North Park Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the area, there’s a place for you here. Come and experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation.
A sermon titled Be Still and Know That I am God with a reading of Psalm 46 preached by Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on August 11, 2024.
A sermon titled A Firm Foundation with a reading of I Corinthians 3:10-23 preached by Bucky Homes at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on August 4, 2024.
A sermon titled Counter - Cosmic Incantations on the Book of Job preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on July 21, 2024.
On his final Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, Rev. Howard Dudley preaches a sermon titled The Highest Steeple on Ephesians 1.15-23, preached on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023.
A sermon titled You Have the Watch on Mark 13.25-27, 34-37 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023.
A sermon titled 'The Most Obvious Thing' on Psalm 95.1-7, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Christ the King Sunday, November 26, 2023.
A sermon titled When You Don't Rake the Leaves on the 126th Psalm, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
A sermon titled Pass the Peace on Jesus' blessing of peace, found in John 14.23-27, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
A sermon titled Where All Are Honored on the Beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5.1-11, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on All Saints Sunday, November 5, 2023.
A sermon titled Efforts without Earning on the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard found in Matthew 20.1-16, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023.
A sermon titled God Doesn't Want Your Money on Jesus' imperative to "Render unto Ceasar that which belongs to Ceasar," found in Matthew 22.15-22, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Commitment Sunday, October 22, 2023.
A sermon titled "Risky Business" on our Stewardship theme passage, Jesus' parable of the talents as told in Matthew 25.14-30, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
A sermon titled Win or Lose on the parable of the least of these found in Matthew 25.30-46, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.
From our series called How to Make A Disciple on the great commission in Matthew 20.16-20, a sermon called Remember on the command to "remember that I am with you always until the very end," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on World Communion Sunday, October 1st, 2023.
From our series called How to Make A Disciple, a sermon on Jesus' great commission in Matthew 28.16-20, a sermon titled Obey, on Jesus' instruction to "teach them to obey everything I have commanded you," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Montreat Sunday, September 24, 2023.
From our series "How to Make A Disciple" on Jesus' great commission from Matthew 28.16-20, a sermon titled "The Diving Reflex" on the instruction to "baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
The first in a four-part sermon series titled How to Make A Disciple on Jesus' great commission to "make disciples of all nations" in Matthew 28.16-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Rally Day Sunday, September 10th, 2023.
A sermon titled Self-Denial on Jesus' instruction to "take up your cross and follow me," found in Matthew 16.21-28, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
A sermon titled Self-Madeon Jesus' question "Who do you say I am?" Found in Matthew 16.13-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Backpack Sunday, August 27, 2023.
A sermon titled Input & Output on the teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 15.10-20, which says "It's not that which goes in that defiles, but that which comes out," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 20th, 2023.
A sermon titled The Infinite Game on the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 37, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
A sermon titled The Miracle of Forgiveness on the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau as told in Genesis 33.1-15, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina of VBS Music Sunday, July 30, 2023.
A sermon titled Stars in Our Backyardon the Cosmic Christ Hymn in Paul's Letter to the Colossians 1.15-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Vacation Bible School Kickoff Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Today's worship service was held in the Fellowship Hall because of renovations in the Sanctuary.
A sermon titled "Faith is a Crutch"on the story of Jacob Wrestling with God as told in Genesis 32.22-32, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
A sermon titled The Second Ladder on the story of Jacob's dream at Beth-el, found in Genesis 28.11-22, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Montreat Sunday, July 9th, 2023.
A sermon titled An Unlikely Blessingon the story of Jacob deceiving his father, found in Genesis 27.1-31, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
A sermon titled The Human Race on the birth of Jacob and Esau, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, June 25th, 2023.
A sermon titled The Unbinding of Isaacon the story of Abraham and the binding of his son Isaac for a sacrifice on Mount Moriah, found in Genesis 22.1-14, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Father's Day Sunday, June 18th, 2023.
A sermon titled Laughing with God on the story of the promise of the birth of Isaac found in Genesis 18.1-15, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
From our series on the Patriarchs of Genesis, a sermon titled Do We Have a Deal on God's covenant with Abraham, as told in Genesis 12.1-3 and 17.2-9, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Trinity Sunday.
A sermon titled Under the Influence on the story of Pentecost found in Acts 2.1-15, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Pentecost Sunday, May 28th, 2023.
A sermon titled Casting Your Cares on I Peter 6.5-11, focusing on verse 7, which implores us to "cast your cares on he who cares for you," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Ascension Sunday, the Last Sunday of Easter, May 21st, 2023.
A sermon titled "Building a Cathedral"on the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers, as attested Peter 2.4-10, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Mother's Day Sunday, May 14th, 2023.
Central illustration is found in the book You Are What You Love* by James K.A. Smith.
A sermon titled Fragile Souvenirs on I Peter 1.13-21 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Graduate Sunday, May 7th, 2023.
A sermon titled To Hell And Back on the Harrowing of Hell in I Peter 3.13-22, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Communion Sunday, April 30, 2023.
A sermon titled Giving Praise on I Peter 1.3-9, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 23, 2023.
A sermon titled "Jesus Rolling Stones," the Raising of Lazarus, as told in John 11.17-44, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on the Second Sunday of Easter, April 16, 2023.
A sermon titled "Can You Believe It?" on the women at the empty tomb as told in Matthew 28.1-10, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023.
A sermon titled Payday on Paul's statement that "the wages of sin is death," found in Romans 6.20-23, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Palm and Passion Sunday, April 2nd, 2023.
A sermon titled Sorry! On Romans 6.1-14, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Communion & Baptism Sunday, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 26th, 2023.
A sermon titled Zoochosis on our captivity to sin, as described in Romans 6.14-18, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 19th, 2023.
*The central illustration of this sermon was developed from similar ideas in the book "You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World" by Alan Noble.
Five homilies on Colossians 3.12-14, preached at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Youth Sunday, March 12th, 2023.
Elizabeth Jean Foster: Dress Yourself in Kindness
Jackson Pope: Dress Yourself in Generosity
Ross Stevens: Dress Yourself in Compassion
Carter Daughtry: Dress Yourself in Humility
Reece Daughtry: Dress Yourself in Patience
A sermon titled Imputation (In Three Easy Steps)on "He who knew no sin became sin," in II Corinthians 5.17-21, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on the Second Sunday of Lent, March 5th, 2023.
A sermon titled My Fellow Sinnerson the story of the woman caught in adultery, found in John 8.1-8, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the First Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023.
During the season of Lent, we're partnering with Bluff Presbyterian Church in Wade and Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro for Low Anthropology Lent: where we'll be discussing the book Low Anthropology by author, preacher and podcaster David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries.
Rev. Dr. Ben Kane from Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro sits down with Rev. Howard Dudley and Rev. Elizabeth McGuire from First Presbyterian Church of Dunn to talk with David Zahl about his book: What is Low Anthropology?
Join us Sunday at 9:30 AM for a special Sunday School Class on the book, or for our Men's and Women's Circles later in March.
A sermon titled Low Anthropologyon Romans 3.21-26 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023.
The third and final part of a series on forgiveness, titled "What Forgiveness Gives" on the parable of the unrepentant servant found in Matthew 18.23-33, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Transfiguration Sunday, February 19th, 2023.
Part two of our three part series on forgiveness, a sermon titled "Reconciliation" on Matthew 18.16-17, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Souper Bowl Sunday, February 12, 2023.
The first of a three-part series on forgiveness, a sermon titled "Tally Marks" on Jesus' command to forgive 70 x 7 times, as found in Matthew 18.21-22, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Boy Scout Sunday, February 5th, 2023.
*See the image "Forgiveness" by artist Martha Vaughn in the episode artwork. *
The final chapter of our series on the book of Jonah, a sermon titled "Grace is Unfair" on Jonah's protest against God in Jonah 4, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, January 29th, 2023.
From our series on the Old Testament book of Jonah, a sermon titled "The Worst Sermon Ever,"on Jonah's call for repentance to the Ninevites as told in Jonah 3, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
From our series on the book of Jonah, a sermon titled "Throw 'Em In the Water," on Jonah's prayer from the belly of the whale found in Jonah 2, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Baptism Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
Part one of a four-part series on the Book of Jonah titled The World is Round on the calling of Jonah as told in Jonah 1, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Epiphany Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
A sermon titled Light preached on John 1.1-5 by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire, preached at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Second Sunday of Christmas, New Year's Day, January 1st, 2023.
Merry Christmas!
A sermon titled "The Welcome Committee" on the story of the shepherds at the birth of Christ according to the Gospel of Luke 2.8-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th, 2022.
A sermon titled "The Inconceivable," on Isaiah 7.13-16, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18th, 2022.
A sermon titled Crescendo on Isaiah 9.2-7, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022.
A sermon titled Memory & Hope on Isaiah 11.1-9, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 4th, 2022.
"Prepare ye the way of the Lord!"
A sermon titled "Road Work Ahead" on Isaiah 40.1-9, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27th, 2022.
From our series on I Corinthians 13 called: "All You Need is Love,"a sermon titled "Love Remains"on I Corinthians 13.8-13 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Reign of Christ Sunday, November 20, 2022.
From our series on I Corinthians 13 titled "All You Need is Love," a sermon titled "Love is..." on I Corinthians 13.4-7, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
From a mini-sermon series on I Corinthians 13 called "All You Need is Love," a sermon titled "Love Heals," on I Corinthians 13.1-3, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on All Saints Sunday, November 6th, 2022.
A sermon titled Inflation on I Corinthians 8.1-3:
"knowledge puffs up, while love builds up."
Preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Reformation Sunday, October 30th, 2022.
A sermon titled "Candles in the Wind"on Paul's metaphor of the Body of Christ, as found in I Corinthians 12.20-27, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Commitment Sunday, October 23, 2022.
A sermon titled "Worst Presbyterian Church,"on Paul's metaphor of the church as a body, found in I Corinthians 12.12-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, October 16th, 2022.
A sermon titled "Gifted"on I Corinthians 12.4-11, "there are many different kinds of gifts, but all of the same Spirit," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, October 9th, 2022.
A sermon titled "Sunday Brunch," on I Corinthians 11.23-26, Paul's account of the celebration of the Lord's Supper, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on World Communion Sunday, October 2, 2022.
A sermon titled "A Free Country,"on Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 10.23-24:
"All things are permitted,' but not everything is beneficial. "All things are permitted," but not everything builds up. Seek then not your own advantage, but the advantage of others."
Preach by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on a Baptism Sunday, September 25th, 2022.
A sermon titled "A Free Country,"on Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 10.23-24:
"All things are permitted,' but not everything is beneficial. "All things are permitted," but not everything builds up. Seek then not your own advantage, but the advantage of others."
Preach by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on a Baptism Sunday, September 25th, 2022.
From our series on Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, a sermon titled "Not Your Own," on I Corinthians 6.19-20: "you are not your own, you have been bought with a price." Preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Preschool Sunday, September 18th, 2022.
A sermon titled Some Bad Advice on Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1.18-31:
"The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but for those who are being saved, it is the power of God."
Preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Rally Day Sunday, September 11th, 2022.
The final installment of our series on the ten commandments, a sermon titled "The Unenjoyable Sin"on the tenth commandment, "thou shalt not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor," found in Exodus 20.17, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, September 4th, 2022.
From our series on the Ten Commandments, a sermon titled "Be Real"on the 9th Commandment, "thou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor," found in Exodus 20.16, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley, at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Sunday, August 28th, 2022.
From our series on the 10 commandments, a sermon titled "What Makes a Thief" on the 8th commandment, "thou shalt not steal," found in Exodus 20.15, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
From our series on the 10 commandments, a sermon titled "Just as Real As You Are," on the 6th and 7th commandments, "you shall not kill" and "you shall not commit adultery," found in Exodus 20.13-14, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
On a break from our series on the ten commandments, a sermon titled Standing on Holy Ground, on the story of Moses and the burning mush as told in Exodus 3.1-15, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
From our series on the Ten Commandments, a sermon titled "What Makes A Family," on the fifth commandment, "honor your father and mother," found in Exodus 20.12, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, July 31st, 2022.
From our series on the Ten Commandments, a sermon titled Relax with God on the fourth commandment, "remember the sabbath and keep it holy," found in Exodus 20.8-11, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
From our series on the 10 Commandments, a sermon titled "Naming God" on the Third Commandment, "do not take the Lord's name in vain," found in Exodus 20.7, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
From our series on the 10 commandments, a sermon titled The Unimaginable God on the second commandment: "make no idol or graven image," found in Exodus 20.4-5, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
From our series on the Ten Commandments, a sermon on the first commandment: have no other gods before me, found in Exodus 20.3, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
The introduction to our new sermon series on the Ten Commandments, titled Know the Rules,on Exodus 20:1-2: "I am the Lord thy God who brought you out of Egypt and freed you from the bonds of slavery," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, June 26, 2022.
The last sermon in our series Prayer School,titled Pray Like This on the words of the Lord's Prayer, Luke 11.1-4, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Juneteenth & Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th, 2022.
From our series called Prayer School, a sermon titled Your Public Life based on Matthew 6.1-8, 16-18, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022.
From our series called Prayer School,a sermon titled Jesus Prays for You on Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane found in John 17, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Sunday of Pentecost, June 5, 2022.
From our sermon series called Prayer School,today we have a sermon titled Lex Orandi Lex Credendi,meaning "What is prayed is what is believed," preached on the story of Jesus healing the seizing boy in Mark 9.14-19, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Ascension Sunday, May 29, 2022.
From our series on prayer known as Prayer School, a sermon titled Greeting God,on Paul's instruction to "Rejoice always and pray without ceasing" in I Thessalonians 5.12-28, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Graduate Sunday, May 22, 2022.
*Due to a technical glitch, we regret that the first minute of the sermon after the prayer of illumination was not recorded.
From our series called Prayer School,a sermon titled (Spiritual) Humility) on the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 19.8-14 preachedby Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on May 15, 2022.
The second episode of our sermon series Prayer School.A sermon titled What the Heart Wants, on Romans 7.14-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th, 2022.
Part One of our Series Prayer School, where we explore the practice of prayer, a sermon titled "A Prayer is not a Wish" on Luke 11.5-13 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Confirmation Sunday, May 1st, 2022.
A sermon titled Believing Thomason the story of Thomas and the Resurrected Christ, found as told in John 20.19-31, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Second Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2022.
A sermon titled "Surprise!" preached on Paul's account and reflection on the Resurrection of Christ as found in first Corinthians 15.1-11, 17-26 & 56-58, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.
A sermon titled Loser Takes All on John 19.16-25, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Palm & Passion Sunday, April 10, 2022.
A sermon titled God Bleedson the flogging and humiliation of Jesus as told in John 19.1-6, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 3, 2022.
A sermon titled In Denialon the story of Peter's denials of Christ as told in the Gospel of John 18.15-28, 25-27, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Communion Sunday, The Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 27th, 2022.
Three homilies preached on the story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet found in Gospel of John 13.3-5, 12-15, preached by High School Seniors Claire Parker, Reagan Bradham, and Neva Chance, at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn for Youth Sunday, March 20th, 2022.
Scripture Readings by Mary Myres Pope and Emma Stanley, and Benediction by High School Senior Tristan Plavec.
A sermon titled Who Are You Looking For on the story of Jesus' arrest in the garden according to the Gospel of John 18.1-11, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley, at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Second Sunday of Lent, March 13th, 2022.
*We regret that the last twenty seconds of our sermon this morning were not recorded and cut off. We apologize for this technical difficulty.
A sermon called Go Down Praising on the story of the anointing of Jesus at Bethany as told in John 12.1-8 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the First Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022.
A sermon this morning titled "The Needful Thing" on the story of Mary and Martha found in Luke 10:38-42, preached by Rev. Lorenzo Small at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Last Sunday of Epiphany, February 27th, 2022.
Lorenzo Small is the pastor of First United Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina and a native of Dunn. We are grateful to have him in our pulpit today.
Part two of a two-part sermon series on the relationship of Jesus' commands to love God & love your neighbor, focusing on Jesus' ministry on the sabbath as told in Luke 6.1-11, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Marrow Drive Sunday, February 20, 2022.
Part one of a two-part sermon series on the relationship of Jesus' commands to love God & love your neighbor, focusing on the story of the paralytic lowered through the roof as told in Luke 5.17-26, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Souper Bowl Sunday, February 13, 2022.
A sermon titled The Master of Your Domain on the story of the calling of Simon Peter, as told in Luke 5.1-11, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany, February 6th, 2022.
A sermon titled All Too Familiar on the story of Jesus' rejection at Nazareth as told in the Gospel of Luke 4.14-30, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, January 30th, 2022.
A sermon titled In the Storm on Luke 8.22-25, preached by Rev. Meagan Greene at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 23, 2022.
A sermon titled Speak of the Devil on the story of the temptation of Jesus in the desert as told in the Gospel of Luke 4.1-13, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on the Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 16, 2022.
A sermon titled A Mark of Belonging on the story of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptizer, as told in Luke 3.1-3, 15-17, 21-22, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, January 9th, 2021.