First Presbyterian Church Allentown

Where does Jesus want us to be a part of his work in the world? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Do You Come to Me?". The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Isaiah 42:1-9 & Matthew 3:13-17 (Read by Lexie Simmons from our 8:45 service) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at our 11am Worsh...

Where is love calling you to move through your fear? What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art . Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Fear Doesn't Stop Us". The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18 (Read by Kat...

Is justice worth it? What can you do? What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art . Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Let Fear Fuel a Fire for Justice". The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Matthew 2:13-23 This sermon was preached at...

What good news can you proclaim? What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art . Join Pastor Stephanie Anthony as she preaches a special Christmas Eve sermon entitled "Good News Is Louder Than Fear". The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Luke 2:1-20 This sermon was preached at...

Where can you look to find signs that God is at work in the world? What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art . Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Even in Our Fear, We Are Called Forward". The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Jerem...

Where can you look to find signs that God is at work in the world? What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art . Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do we Fear? God is at Work". The advent candles lighting was led by the Metzgar Family (Betsy, Sean, Margaret,...

What gives you hope when you are feeling fearful? What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art . Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Longing for God". The scripture readings are Lamentations 3:55-57 & Luke 1:5-13 (Read by Margaret Metzgar and t...

How does thinking there is a righteous "king," who might somehow rule over your life, make you feel? Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Rule of Love, Reign of Christ". The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Psalm 10:12-18, and Revelation 11:15, 17:14, 19:16 (Read by Mark Simmons at our 8:45am Service), and the Prayer for Illumination was lead by Bob Martin at ou...

If God is already at work burning away the injustice that wounds us, where do we need collective healing? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Good News in the Fire". Note: There were technical issues with the 11am worship service, part of this sermon was re-recorded later. The scripture readings are Psalm 98 & Malachi 4:1-3 (Read by Linda Boyle) This sermon was preached a...

Where is God inviting you to move from fear of scarcity to trusting in abundance? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Halloween Gets It Right". The scripture readings are Psalm 145:1-5, 13b-21 & Haggai 1:15b-2:9 This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 9, 2025; you can read the text version on bl...

Who are the holy ones who have gone before you? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Captain Kirk, Billie Eilish, and Jesus". The scripture readings are Ephesians 1:15-19 & Luke 6:17-31 (Read by Bill White) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am All Saints' Day Worship Service on Sunday, November 2, 2025; you can read the tex...

In what ways does God's generosity inspire your own? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Psalm 65:1-2, 9-13 & Joel 2:23-32 (Read by Bob Martin) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 26, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page. Join u...

How does our church proclaim God's love to one another and to the world? How can you be part of the proclamation? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Genesis 32:22-31 & 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 19, 2025; you can read...

For what are you grateful today? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Gratitude". The scripture readings are Psalm 111 & Luke 17:11-19 This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 12, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page. Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit ...

Join us as Pastors Stephanie, Moufid, and Abraham preach a three-part sermon entitled "BOLD Vision" from Sunday October 5, 2025. This special service brought together all 4 unique styles of worship at FPC Allentown. The scripture readings are 2 Timothy 1:1-10 and Habakkuk 2:1-4 (Read in multiple languages by Bob Martin, Moufid Khoury, and Abraham Pa Cawi) Join us Sunday morning's in person or onli...

What step might you take this week toward a future that God promises which you can't fully see? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Hope". The scripture readings are Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (Read by Bruce Gunn) & Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 (During the sermon) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, Se...

What do you see that breaks God's heart? Do you hear a call to be a part of the healing? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "When God's Heart Breaks". The scripture readings are Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1 (Read by Bob Martin) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Join us Sunday morning's...

What does it look like for you to be "rich toward God"? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Better Barns". The scripture readings are Colossians 3:1-4 & Luke 12:13-21 (Read by Erica Simmons) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, vis...

Welcome Home! Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Devoted in Every Season" for our Faith Formation Homecoming worship service on September 7, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. The scripture readings are Matthew 10:26-39 & Acts 2:42-47 (Read by Pastor Stephanie Anthony) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit  fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship...

Who do we tend to eat with? Who is invited to our gatherings? How might the Spirit be prompting us to expand our guest lists? Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Seating Arrangements". The scripture readings are Proverbs 25:6-7a & Luke 14:1, 7-14 (Read by Kathy Matthews) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service o...

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon on today's scripture readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14 & Luke 13:10-17 (Read by Bob Martin) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, August 24, 2025 Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit  fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship  for more details. For a text transcript...

How does knowing you are made in the image of God shape the way you see yourself? Knowing that all of God’s children are also made in the image of God, how does it shape the way you see others, especially those who are different than you? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "An Everlasting Name". The scripture readings are Isaiah 56:1-8 & Matthew 7:15-20 (Read by Bob Marti...

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 10, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary. Today's scripture readings are Psalm 50:1-6 & Luke 12:32-40 (Read by Erica Simmons at our 8:45am service in Fellowship Hall) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit  fpcallentown.org...

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 3, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary. Today's scripture reading is Hosea 11:1-11 (Read by Kathy Matthews) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit  fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship  for more details. For a text transcript...

Have you ever thought you were discerning angels while you were serving the needs of others? If so, what did that make you think and feel? Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Serving Children, Angels, Jesus, God". The scripture readings are Mark 9:33-37 & Hebrews:13:2 (Read by Margaret Metzgar) This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8...