Solely Sermons

Sermon Series: Supernatural Scripture: John 14: 15-20, 25-26 Sermon: The Holy Spirit Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Some think that the world consists only of what we can quantify, touch, and measure. Others see something more. A realm where things that -- in this world -- are overlooked are considered of great value. Where what can't be measured is of infinite worth. Where miracles happen a...

Ash Wednesday 2024 Scripture: Exodus 32: 1-10 Sermon: Heart of Gold Preacher: J.C. Fowler, Director of Crossroads Join us for an experiential worship service led by Crossroads Youth Ministry Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our...

Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and Life Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon: Chaos Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson What do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises to be near b...

Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and Life Scripture: Psalm 22:1-5, 11, Psalm 139:7-12 Sermon: The Dark Night Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck What do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God p...

Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and Life Scripture: Matthew 23: 23-28 Sermon: The Greatest Threat to Faith Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson What do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When G...

Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and Life Scripture: Luke 13 :1-5, John 9 :1-3 Sermon: The Challenge of Suffering Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson What do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians....

Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and Life Scripture: Proverbs 22: 6, Matthew 18: 10-14 Sermon: When they Wander Preacher: J.C. Fowler What do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises to b...

Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and Life Scripture: Mark 9: 9-29 Sermon: The Most Honest Prayer Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson What do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises...

Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas Series Sermon: The Epiphany Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Every good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable where the animals slept. A sto...

Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas Series Scripture Luke 2:8-20 Sermon: Shepherd Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Every good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable where the...

Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas Series Scripture: Luke 1: 1-4 Sermon: A Visit From St. Luke Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Every good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a col...

Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas Series Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12, 16-18 Sermon: King Herod Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Every good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a col...

Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas Series Scripture Luke 1: 5-13, 24-25 Sermon: Elizabeth Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Every good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable w...

Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas Series Scripture: Matthew 1: 18-21 Sermon: Joseph Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson (There was an audio sync issue with this live stream. You will experience a delay in the audio from the video. Apologies!) Every good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we...

Fall Sermon Series: Inheritance Scripture: 1 Peter 1: 3-5 Sermon: Heirs of the Kingdom Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck We all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance! Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are bl...

Fall Sermon Series: Inheritance Scripture: 1 Timothy 6: 6-10, 17-21 Sermon: The Deposit  Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson We all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance! Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we...

Fall Sermon Series: Inheritance Scripture: Hebrews 12: 1-2 Sermon: Passed On Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson We all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance! Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we a...

Fall Sermon Series: Inheritance Scripture: Exodus 24: 1-8 Sermon: Inheriting the Covenant Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson We all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance! Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Je...

Fall Sermon Series: Inheritance Scripture: Genesis 1: 26 Sermon: Inheritance - Blessedness and Sinfulness Jordan Heinzel-Nelson We all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance! Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey...

Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us" Sermon: Family Matters Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50 J.C. Fowler How did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting the world thousand...

Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us" Scripture Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon: Child-like Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck How did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting the world...

Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us" Scripture: Luke 15:1-3 Sermon: Company You Keep Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson How did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting t...

Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us" Scripture: I Timothy 6:17-19 Sermon: Priorities Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson How did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting t...

Special Guest Sermon: “On This Rock.” Rev. Jim Wood, Former Pastor of APC Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too? Watch live online...

Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us" Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 1 John 3:1 Sermon: Unconditional Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck How did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impact...