Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church

Guest preacher Lars Peterson preaches on Luke 8:26-39, the story of Jesus healing a deeply tormented man and the local residents' reactions to that healing. He explores how our relationship to fear affects our willingness to take risks to care for those in need of healing. 

Rev. Ferris explores the meaning and mystery of the Trinity. The text is John 16:12-15. 

Rev. Ferris explores the remarkable miracle of Pentecost, in which a diverse church was united in the common story of Jesus' victory over sin and death. He draws on the work of Lamin Sanneh, who claimed that the first language of Christianity is translation. Acts 2:1-21.

Rev. Ferris preaches on the story of Jesus' ascension into the eternal realm from Luke 24:50-53. He explores how the Greek concepts of time — chronos and kairos — can help us to understand how God breaks into our chronological timeline.

In today's sermon Rev. Blake preaches on Matthew 28:16-20, traditionally called "The Great Commission." She explores how the disciples' experience of living out their faith, with doubt living alongside wonder, might guide us in our efforts to be a part of God's work in the world.

Rev. Ferris explores Jesus' conversation with Peter on the beach by the Sea of Galilee. "Peter, do you love me?" He argues that in setting Peter free from guilt, Jesus also gives him a vocation: to build the church and share the Gospel.

Rev. Ferris explores the scene of the risen Jesus appearing on the beach of the Sea of Galilee. In the first of a two-part series on this passage, he looks at the community of disciples and how they learned to "cast their net on the other side of the boat." John 21:1-14. He makes use of the Sartre play "No Exit" as a lens through which we can understand the passage.

The wonderful story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus tells us about Jesus' closeness to us and how the gospel makes the heart burn with truth and life. Rev. Ferris preaches on Luke 24:13-35.

Who was "Doubting Thomas" and why did he doubt? Rev. Ferris explores the wonderful story of Thomas and his desire to "touch the nail marks" of Jesus. The reading is John 24:19-29.

Rev. Ferris preaches on Luke 24:1-12.

Rev. Ferris explores Jesus' parade into Jerusalem, looking specifically at its subversive humor. The text is Mark 11:1-11. 

The conclusion of our mini-series on the Beatitudes. Rev. Ferris explores Jesus' challenging teaching, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:1-10.

This Sunday, Lars Peterson, one of our members who is in the ordination process, continues our lenten series on the Beatitudes, preaching on Luke 6:20-22. 

Continuing our Lenten series on the Beatitudes, Rev. Ferris explores the teaching, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:1-10

Today we begin a Lenten series on the Beatitudes. Rev. Ferris preaches on the first of these sayings, "Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:1-10.

We begin Lent 2025 by exploring the story of Jesus being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. Luke 4:1-13.

We conclude our sermon series on the life of Moses by exploring Deuteronomy 34, which tells the story of Moses' death on Mount Nebo. Rev. Ferris preaches. 

Rev. Ferris preaches on the story of the golden calf. He explores the sin of idolatry and how it functions in our modern world. Exodus 32: 1-6.

Rev. Ferris continues our series on the life of Moses. In this sermon, on Exodus 16: 2-8, he explores God's provision of manna in the desert and how this miracle helps the Israelites learn to trust God.

Rev. Ferris preaches on the final plague, the death of the firstborn of Egypt. He discussed the meaning of the lamb in the Bible and how Jesus is the lamb that takes away the sin of the world. Exodus 12:1-13

In the fourth week of our series on the life of Moses, Rev. Ferris looks at the command, "Let my people go so they may worship me in the wilderness." He explores the idea of freedom in its Biblical and cultural senses, drawing on Exodus 7-10, which tell the story of Moses' confrontation with Pharaoh.

In the third week of our "Moses: A Human Life" sermon series, Rev. Blake explores the story of Moses' resistance to God's invitation to be a part of liberating the Hebrew people. The text is Exodus 4:1-16 and immediately follows last week's text and continues the conversation between God and Moses by the burning bush. 

In the second week of our sermon series on the life of Moses, we explore the story of Moses meeting God in the burning bush. Rev. Ferris preaches on Exodus 3:1-14.

We begin a new sermon series today entitled, Moses: A Human Life. In the first sermon of this series, Rev. Ferris explores the dramatic birth of Moses, his discovery by the daughter of the Pharaoh, and his growing awareness of justice. The text is Exodus 1:15-2:15. 

Rev. Ferris explores the significance of the Magi's journey to meet the Christ child in Bethlehem. Matthew 2:1-12.