Doylestown Presbyterian Church

“Instead of my usual ‘sermon blurb’ this week, I am thrilled that we will welcome Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto, from Princeton Seminary, to DPC. Eric is an amazing preacher and teacher! His classes are the first to fill up each year. Eric will preach at both services and then, during the education hour, lead us in a discussion of life in the early church and its lessons for the church today.”     -Rev. D...

“I am not sure if the Apostle Paul had a voice like Luciano Pavarotti, or if he couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. In either case, the Bible says when he sang, people listened. The same can be said of you and me. People are always listening to our song. I'll share more this week during worship.”    -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

Rev. Dr. MacHenry "Mac" Schafer is intrigued by the mission of DPC: “Be a bridge for Christ and a beacon of His love.”  Many texts in the Bible involve locations that are thresholds where a crossing is necessary. Christ’s light is a guide for these moments we step into unknown territory. Following the service, Mac was approved by members to become DPC's next Senior Pastor!

"Jesus had a gift for spinning a good story, many of which described what the Kingdom of God is like. This week we will linger with the story about the workers in the vineyard. I imagine, if the owner of the vineyard tried to pull a stunt like that today, we would sue for unfair labor practices. I mean fair is fair, but in the process, we might miss the point of the story. I’ll share more this wee...

What does William Shakespeare’s comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost have to do with celebration of Labor Day and the work we are called to do as servants of Jesus Christ? Join Pastor Pauline Sexton as we consider Love’s labor this Sunday.  

"How might an 18th century French lawyer, an organic carrot, and a free-range chicken all come together for this Sunday’s Communion mediation? There’s only one way to find out. I’ll let you know when you join me in the sanctuary or online for worship."   -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"I don’t think IHOP ever had a franchise in Ephraim, but the prophet Hosea knew something about the spiritual importance of pancakes. I’ll share his insights this week in worship. See you in church."    -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"Who is one person that made a lasting impression on you? Listen in on Sunday as some youth mission trip participants and I reflect on how certain people can have a great impact on our lives even after just a brief encounter."  -Rev. Becca Bateman

"Is it possible for a crumbling cathedral, bussing tables, and the Great Commandment to provide fodder for a sermon? Let's find out together this Sunday in worship."   -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"Have you ever attended a high school reunion? If so, was it because you were curious about what became of certain classmates? What would they think about what became of you? Or more importantly - what would God think of what became of you? Let's explore this together on Sunday as we hear about a kid from Tarsus."     -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"Some of us remember the famous line, 'the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,' which describes not only sports but life and faith. More than 10,000 world class athletes are descending on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. I am not sure if all the authors of the Bible were good athletes, or watched Wide World of Sports, or ESPN, but they often use sports language to express a deep theologi...

"Join as we think about why a certain verse may once again (for the fourth consecutive year) be the most online searched for Bible verse."   -Rev. Becca Bateman

Worship on Sunday, June 30, was DPC's first Laity Sunday - with the service led entirely by our members! In this podcast, hear Scripture read by Brian Rawlings and then a sermon in three parts from Marty Starner, Jim Blore, and Tanner Benson. 

"Most of us remember that line by Forrest Gump, 'life is like a box of chocolates...' Well, this week’s sermon is titled “Life is Like a Popsicle.” Do you know why? I fill you in this week in worship."   -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

“I heard someone quip, that the world operates on the Golden Rule. He or she who has the most gold, makes all the rules. Interestingly, Jesus never owned a piece of gold. Yet, he taught us the gold standard for how to treat others. I wonder though, is the Golden Rule still in fashion?”   -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

“Where is God?” many ask when hard and unexpected challenges invade their lives. This week Pastor Pauline invites us to “Mind the Gap” and consider where God might be.

“What do a bishop, a milkman, and a pair of sparkly slippers have to do with your faith? Martin Luther knew the answer... do you? I'll fill you in..." - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"You take a lot of tests in school. All kinds of tests. There was once a little girl who took a test and it forever changed her life. I took that same test and I bet you did, too. Any idea what test it was? I'll let you know this week in worship."    -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"What do Barnabas, an old Phillies player, and a banjo have to do with Pentecost and Doylestown Presbyterian Church? More importantly, what do they have to do with you and me? More than you might imagine. I fill you in this week in worship. See you then." -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

Join in this week as we hear about one of the most ancient metaphors of Christian living, to be the "light of the world" and hear how Pastor Becca Bateman applied this timeless wisdom from the Scriptures and wisdom from her mom to dissolve a conflict. 

Three of our DPC Youth reflect on their time with the church during Youth Sunday. 

On the eve of Earth Day we will explore the tension between “the Earth is the Lord’s” and our responsibility to care for the beloved creation.    - Rev. Pauline Sexton 

"Some of you know that my wife just can’t get enough of those little Easter marshmallow yellow chicks. The good news is that they are now discounted 70% off the original price. I guess that’s because Easter is over, or is it? See you in worship!"   - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"Join in this Sunday as we gather as a community for communion and share stories of where we recognize Jesus." - Rev. Becca Bateman

"The entire Christian faith exists because of four little words. Doylestown Presbyterian would not be here if it were not for these four little words. Do you know what they are? I treat you to the answer this week.”   - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort