Belief or disbelief – either choice comes with reasons. What are yours? If you believe in God (or if you don’t) you may be expected to give a reason for those views. But not everyone can. In this sermon, we consider some reasons for faith in God and His book.
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Have you had a bad week? A bad month? A bad year? If so, how do you respond when God’s word says to “make a joyful noise?” How do you respond with praise, when you are unhappy or depressed? How can you be joyous, when it seems like God is so far away? Click to hear the Bible’s own response to this question from Psalm 100.
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Is cremation biblical? In 1960, only 4% of Americans were cremated. As of 2020, that number is 52%. Clearly, cremation is considered a viable option for those planning ahead. With that said, what does the Bible have to say on this topic? You may be surprised.
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The Apostle Paul was given a vision of Heaven. He was also sent a “thorn in the flesh.” What were these (very different) things all about? What was God doing in Paul’s life, and what may He be doing in our own? Click to learn more.
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What is “mercy ministry?” When someone calls your church in need of help, what happens next? In some cases, it is a referral to some other place or to a civic agency. But that is insufficient. Our love for God and for our neighbors requires something more. Click to listen to this sermon from Deuteronomy 15.
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Life is hard. Pain is real. And yet, God is there. No matter how hard life may get, God will not abandon you over to it. He walks side by side with His children, hand in hand. Click to hear more in this encouraging sermon from Matthew 4.
A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:
Title: God Has Not Abandoned You
Subtitle: Depression
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church
Event: Sunday Service
Date: 6/02/2020
Bible: Matthew 4
Length: 27 min.
Overview: Life is hard. Pain is real. And yet, God is there. No matter how hard life may get, God will not abandon you over to it. He walks side by side with His children, hand in hand. Click to hear more in this encouraging sermon from Matthew 4.
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A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:
Title: Hope: Your Story Ends Well
Subtitle: Depression
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church
Event: Sunday Service
Date: 2/22/2020
Bible: Psalm 113, Psalm 113:1
Length: 27 min.
Overview: Are you ready to give up? Are you depressed, hurting, or anxious about the future? Then know this – your story ends well. Click to hear this encouraging sermon from Psalm 113.
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A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:
Title: Treasures In Heaven
Subtitle: Depression
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church
Event: Sunday Service
Date: 1/24/2020
Bible: Matthew 6
Length: 26 min.
Overview: You want it all. But that’s not realistic! Time and resources are finite. So what should you prioritize? Where should your focus be in the days ahead? Click to hear more.
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A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:
Title: Broken Relationships (Repairing And Healing The Hurt)
Subtitle: Depression
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church
Event: Sunday Service
Date: 1/13/2020
Bible: Genesis 45
Length: 28 min.
Overview: Have you been hurt by someone else? Sometimes our greatest hurts have come from family or friends. These sorts of broken relationships can cause us unbearable pain. Has that been your experience? If so, then click to hear an encouraging word.
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A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:
Title: On Eagles Wings: Life, Mortality, And The Horizon
Subtitle: Book Of Isaiah
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church
Event: Sunday Service
Date: 12/02/2019
Bible: Isaiah 40; Isaiah 40:31
Length: 25 min.
Overview: Has this been a hard week? A hard year? Do you need to be encouraged? Click to hear God’s words to people who were struggling centuries ago – broken, hurting, exiled people who needed hope for tomorrow.
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