FPC Douglasville

Rev. James Harper continues the sermon series of the book of 2nd Corinthians.  Today's focus is on being genorous with you time, talents or finacnes. When the church, when the people of God are living generously and working for the kingdom of God, when the world sees us, the unbelieving secular world sees us, God gets the benefit. 

Pastor Andrew reflects on 2nd Corinthians 8:16-24 in today's podcast. Paul's ministry team to Corinth demonstrates how God builds His kingdom through diverse gifts working together. Like championship sports teams, the church thrives when each member contributes their unique abilities - whether preaching, organizing, encouraging, or serving behind the scenes. Every gift matters, from front-stage le...

Rev. James Harper speaks on 2nd Corinthians 8: 1-15 Paul highlights the remarkable generosity of the Macedonian churches, who gave joyfully despite their own financial struggles. Unlike wealthy Christians who often give leftovers, these believers gave proportionally and sacrificially because they understood three key principles: God owns everything and we are trustees, Jesus impoverished himself f...

Rev. Scott York explores the concept of godly grief versus worldly grief, using 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 as the foundation.  Scott explains that grief is a universal human experience that extends beyond death to include any loss or change in life. Using the analogy of black coffee, he illustrates how grief, though initially bitter, can reveal beautiful 'notes' when we allow ourselves to process it pro...

Rev. James Harper speaks about how God will come to find us where we are. This Easter sermon focuses on the unique nature of Christianity where God comes to find us, rather than us having to find God. Using the resurrection story from Matthew 28:1-10, the pastor contrasts this with other world religions where people must seek divine approval or presence. The message emphasizes that Jesus actively...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 as part of our sermon series, "A Cross-Shaped Life." Living as Christians in a post-Christian society requires careful navigation between engagement and compromise. Paul's instruction about being unequally yoked isn't about avoiding all relationships with non-believers, but about ensuring the flow of influence moves toward Christ rather than awa...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 as part of our sermon series, "A Cross-Shaped Life." Life often presents unexpected moments when God's timing intersects with our human plans. These divine interruptions, called kairos moments, occur when God intervenes in our chronos time to accomplish His purposes. Recognizing these moments requires staying alert to unexpected events and maintai...

Rev. Scott York preaches on 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 as part of our sermon series, "A Cross-Shaped Life." Living a cross-shaped life means being motivated by Christ's love rather than personal gain or even future rewards. Paul describes being "beside ourselves" for God - doing things that seem irrational to the world because we serve Christ, not people. When we become new creations in Christ, we need...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 as part of our sermon series, "A Cross-Shaped Life." Paul teaches that while our earthly bodies are like temporary tents that wear out, believers have a guaranteed eternal home in heaven. Though we groan under the weight of this broken world's struggles, God has given us the Holy Spirit as a promise of our future restoration. This hope should tran...