FPC Douglasville

Rev. James Harper preaches on "Work" in our sermon series, "Roles of Influence," with scripture from Genesis 2:4-17.  Work is not merely a means to earn a living but a divine calling that reflects God's character. From the beginning, work was part of human purpose and dignity, not a punishment. All forms of work carry inherent dignity, whether paid or unpaid. However, work has limitations and cann...

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Habakkuk 3:1-19 as the last sermon in our sermon series on Faith in Difficult Times.  In the final chapter of Habakkuk, we witness a profound spiritual transformation as the prophet faces devastating circumstances yet chooses joy in God. Despite impending invasion and suffering, Habakkuk moves from questioning to trust, from complaint to praise. His response teach...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Habakkuk 2:5-18 in our sermon series, "Faith in Difficult Times." In Habakkuk 2:5-20, we discover powerful consolation for times when life seems unfair. God reveals that evil never has the final word, as demonstrated by Babylon's eventual fall after conquering Jerusalem. Even when our world feels chaotic, God remains sovereign on His throne, working through our suffer...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Habakkuk 2:1-4 in our sermon series, "Faith in Difficult Times."   Finding peace while waiting on God requires patience, perspective, and obedience, as demonstrated in the book of Habakkuk. Patience means staying present with God through difficult circumstances, embracing humility and committing to spiritual growth. Perspective involves stepping back to see God's char...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Habakkuk 1:1-17 as part of our Sermon series on Faith in Difficult Times.   In the midst of injustice and suffering, the prophet Habakkuk's honest dialogue with God offers profound wisdom for believers today. Habakkuk boldly questioned God about the evil in his nation, only to receive the shocking answer that things would get worse before they improved. Rather than ab...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Genesis 12:1-3 for our Kick Off Sunday. God's command to Abraham to 'be a blessing' extends to all believers today. This divine imperative is rooted in God's unmerited grace and love, not our qualifications or merit. Being a blessing requires stepping out of our comfort zones and taking practical action in others' lives. Through the BLESS model (Be in prayer, Listen,...

Rev. Scott York preaches on Luke 21:25-38 as he wraps up our sermon series on the book of Luke.   Jesus's teachings about the end times in Luke 21:25-38 aren't meant to provide a timeline for His return, but to prepare us for living faithfully until then. We're called to 'look up' with hope, recognizing that world turmoil is temporary and Christ's promised return is certain. Simultaneously, we mus...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 21:5-24 as part of our Following Jesus sermon series through the book of Luke.  In uncertain times filled with fear-inducing headlines and global conflicts, Jesus teaches us that we've been living in the 'end times' since His resurrection. While following Christ during these times isn't easy, Jesus expresses absolute confidence about the future security of His fo...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 20:45-21:4 as part of our Following Jesus Sermon Series through the Book of Luke.   The story of the widow's mite is often interpreted as a lesson about sacrificial giving, when it may actually be Jesus highlighting religious corruption. Positioned between Jesus' condemnation of scribes who 'devour widows' houses' and prophecies about the temple's destruction, th...

Rev. James Harper preached on Luke 20:27-44 as part of our sermon series "Following Jesus" on the Book of Luke.    Jesus confronted the Sadducees who denied the resurrection with a powerful defense of life after death. The Sadducees, a powerful but disliked group who controlled the Jewish Sanhedrin, tried to trap Jesus with a trick question about marriage in the afterlife. Jesus responded by revea...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 20:20-26 as part of our sermon series, Following Jesus in the Book of Luke. 

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Luke 20:9-19, the Parable of the Vineyard, as part of the Following Jesus sermon series on the book of Luke. The Parable of the Vineyard in Luke 20:9-19 reveals four key motivations that drive human actions: ambition, desire, fear, and love. Jesus uses the story of tenants who mistreat and kill the vineyard owner's servants and son to illustrate humanity's rebelli...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 20:1-8 as part of our sermon series through the book of Luke: Following Jesus.  Jesus faced a challenge from religious leaders questioning his authority, which reveals two foundations of his power: his identity as God's Son and his obedience to Scripture. As Christians, we should live under the same dual authority - our relationship with God and the guidance of S...

Rev. James Harper preaches on Luke 19:11-27 as part of our Following Jesus Sermon Series through the book of Luke. 

Rev James Harper preaches on Luke 18:31-43 as part of the continuing Following Jesus sermon series on the book of Luke.  In Luke 18:31-43, we see a powerful contrast between spiritual blindness and true sight. While Jesus' disciples, who had spent years with Him, failed to understand His clear predictions about His coming death and resurrection, a blind beggar in Jericho immediately recognized Jes...

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on 2 Kings 6: 8-23 as part of the Gifts of the King Sermon Series.   Spiritual vision allows us to perceive beyond physical appearances to recognize God's deeper work in our lives and in the world. Like Elisha's servant who saw God's heavenly army, we can develop the ability to see situations from God's perspective. This vision transforms our outlook on challenges, h...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 5:19-27 as part of our sermon series on Gifts of the King.    God's discipline differs fundamentally from punishment, with discipline focused on growth and restoration while punishment deals with past wrongs. Through Gehazi's story in 2 Kings 5, we learn that believers experience discipline rather than punishment due to Christ's sacrifice. While all Christians...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 5:1-14 as part of the "Gifts of the King" Sermon Series. True restoration involves being reformed into the person God intended from creation. Through Naaman's story, we learn that God's path to restoration is straightforward yet often challenging to accept. The process requires giving up control, embracing humility, and developing patience. Key steps include h...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 4:38-41 as part of the Gifts of the King Sermon Series.  In times of famine, a deadly situation arose when poisonous wild gourds were accidentally added to a pot of stew meant for the prophets' sons. This story from 2 Kings 4:38-41 illustrates how sin poisoned God's perfect creation, affecting all humanity. Just as Elisha used flour to neutralize the poison, J...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 4:1-7 as part of our Gifts of the King Sermon Series.    The biblical account of Elisha and the widow's oil reveals profound truths about God's compassionate nature and the power of generosity. God demonstrates His care for individual struggles by miraculously providing for a desperate widow facing debt and potential loss of her children. This narrative teache...

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Kings 4:25-37 as part of the sermon series on Elisha the prophet, connecting the story with the power of Jesus's resurrection. The story of the Shunammite woman demonstrates profound truths about hope triumphing over grief. After receiving a miraculous son through the prophet Elisha, she faced devastating loss when the child died. Instead of accepting death, she dem...

In our final sermon of the Letters of Recommendation Series, Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Judas and Jesus, with scripture from Matthew 27:3-10. The story of Judas at the Last Supper reveals profound lessons about grace and forgiveness. Despite knowing Judas would betray Him, Jesus demonstrated extraordinary love by washing his feet, welcoming him at the table, and calling him friend. Unlike o...

Sarah Dickinson reflects on Jesus with scripture from Matthew 26:36-46.

Samantha Michaelson reflects on the disciple John with scripture from John 19:25-27.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Gideon, with scripture from Judges 7:1-8.  God's power can shine bright through those who feel inadequate or ill-equipped. Through Gideon's transformation from a fearful man hiding in a winepress to a mighty warrior leading just 300 men to victory, we see God's pattern of using unlikely heroes. This truth continues today, as demonstrated by untouchable women in India...