Doylestown Presbyterian Church

"What do palm branches, a rooster, and a mother hen have to do with Holy Week? More importantly, what do they have to do with you and me? I let you know this week in worship.” - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

"What do Demas, Billy Graham’s sister, and all of us have in common? Well, more than you might imagine. I’ll connect the dots for you this week.” - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

"Some of us are old enough to remember the Mary Tyler Moore Show with such characters as Ted, Mr. Grant, Murray, and her dear friend, Rhoda. You don’t hear the name Rhoda as much these days, though it was a very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Rhoda appears only once in the Bible where she interrupts a prayer meeting with a big surprise."   - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

“Most crossword puzzlers will have an edge up on this week’s sermon titled 'Anyone Remember Seth?' Do you remember Seth? Funny thing is that God sees a lot of Seth in you and me. Do you know what it is that God sees in us? I let you know on Sunday. See you then.” - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort 

"If it weren’t for Bill Beeners, I would have given up all hope of ever stepping into a pulpit. The apostle Paul needed Onesiphorus and I needed Beeners. We all need an Onesiphorus and Beeners in our lives. I tell you the whole story this Sunday in worship."  - Rev. Dr. Tom Kort

"Many Presbyterians I have met along the way, greet Lent with an uninterested yawn. They feel it’s sort of a liturgical speed bump that we go over to get to Easter. The genius of Lent, however, is that it is a holy reminder to slow down, to reflect, to deepen our spiritual self-awareness, and to draw closer to our Lord. This week is the first Sunday in Lent. The Psalmist says, 'be sure to wash you...

"This Sunday, step into the scene where Jesus, the embodiment of divine love, humbly washes the feet of his disciples. With this act, he teaches us an invaluable lesson on the power of love through serving. Can we allow ourselves to be in the posture of being loved - by our neighbor and by God? And furthermore, in turbulent events will we remember to show love?"   - Rev. Becca Bateman  

On our journey of faith and life we encounter the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as Shakespeare has said. Often the first question asked is “Why?” If God is loving and merciful, why is there suffering? If God is in control, why is there injustice and oppression? This Sunday, we look at the Prophet Isaiah’s words to Israel in captivity, and Jesus' healing of Peter’s mother. Join Pastor...

"What do you think is the toughest job in America, or even in the world? Lots of possibilities to consider, but one sticks out more than any of the others. Do you know what it is? If not, I fill you in this week."      -- Dr. Tom Kort   

We celebrate Epiphany to close out the Christmas Season where we hear the story of The Wise Men from the East seeking out the King of the Jews. This is a story of mystery and intrigue. Pastor Pauline Sexton reflects on what we can learn from these Wise Men as we seek to discover who Jesus is.     

Pastor Becca Bateman offers a message about how the true meaning of Christmas is a theme for all year round! 

We hope you enjoy this special DPC podcast which includes Pastor Tom Kort's sermon from the Fourth Sunday of Advent titled  “Is This the Road to Bethlehem?” followed by a wonderful Christmas Eve rendition of "Away in a Manger" by the Chancel Choir and Tom's Christmas Eve meditation titled "Christmas Grits and Grace" 

"There seem to more and more Amazon, UPS, and Fed-Ex trucks on the road this Advent season than ever before. Online retail sales are expected to reach $254 billion this year. There are some gifts, however, that are not available online but are the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. I'll let you know what they are this week."  -- Pastor Tom Kort  

  "'Tis the season for angels, from the Angel Gabriel to Second Class Clarence in It’s A Wonderful Life . Do you believe in angels? Have you ever seen an angel on East Court Street? I've seen quite a few. I will tell you how to spot an angel this week.” -- Pastor Tom Kort

  "Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie. Some like the old classics like It’s A Wonderful Life or Meet Me In St. Louis . Others prefer Elf or Home Alone . The list is endless and impossible to pick just one. Even though the language gets a little salty at points, I am always drawn to Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation . So, what does Clark Griswold have to do with you and m...

Join Pastor Becca Bateman this ‘Reign of Christ Sunday’ which calls us to remember that God is present throughout the universe - even at our own family gatherings, sometimes fraught with social and emotional landmines.

Have you ever tried the Soul Food at Café With Soul , or The Big Easy , or Taste of Soul ? Where’s the best Soul Food in town? You might be surprised. Join Tom Kort this week for some Soul in the sermon.   

What does an old man in a tattered hat with a bucket of shrimp have to do with you, me, and Doylestown Presbyterian Church's Beyond Initiative? You’ll find the answer this week as Tom Kort offers the sermon. Lay Leader Meghan Burkins offers our Old Testament Lesson from Psalm 103.  

Sharing a meal, stopping for a minute of prayer, touching base with a friend - all these ordinary experiences of the day-to-day can seem inconsequential. However, as Pastor Becca Bateman explores in this Sunday's sermon, these small moments become essential acts of Christian life. 

Have you ever tried to put a team, staff, or organization together? It’s not easy. You always want to find the right people at the right time for the right job. What criteria did Jesus use for calling disciples? Did he have a plan for spreading the love of God once he ascended to heaven? If so, what was his plan? Tune in as Pastor Tom Kort explores these thoughts during his sermon from All Saints'...

How much is a penny worth today? Most people, when they drop one, don’t bother to pick it up. So what do pennies have to do with DPC?  Dr. Tom Kort invites you to tune in as he shares the miracle of the little girl’s pennies.   

We begin this Beyond initiative in the midst of a horrific week of war and destruction. In a fragile world, we come together to center our faith and our hope as Pauline Sexton reflects on Ephesians 3:20 which tells us that God is able to do more than we can think or imagine. 

There are only 74 days until the official start of winter. Have you made any winter plans? This week Dr. Kort raises an important winter question concerning life and faith. What’s the question? Tune in to find out.  

On this World Communion Sunday, Dr. Tom Kort’s meditation is titled, “Amazing Algebra and Grace." Someone once asked him, “What does algebra have to do with grace?" He responded, “I hope you will come to worship and find out!” 

Dr. Tom Kort offers the day's message from the pulpit for the first time as Transitional Pastor at DPC. He explores the meaning of love from First John and asks us to consider what difference it makes in our lives to abide in God's love.