First Presbyterian Church of Lumberton, NC

Make Us Clean (02/12/2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000

In this weeks message, Rev. McLeod looks at the story of the healing of Naaman from the second book of the history of the kings of Israel and asks from what do we need to be made clean? Enjoy y'all! play now

With Wings Like Eagles (02/05/2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:54:00 +0000

In this sermon, on the Sunday in which we honor the Boy Scouts in the congregation, Dr. Rich looks at the symbol of the Eagle as God's love and care lifting us from the difficulties of life until we are soaring in the sky. Enjoy! play now

Driving Out Unclean Spirits (01/29/2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:50:00 +0000

In this challenging sermon from, Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, the guest speaker for the 2012 Clark Convocation, Dr. Nelson invites the church to strive for justice both in the congregation as well as the public sphere. Enjoy! play now

Called to Go Where? (01/22/2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:49:00 +0000

In today's sermon, Dr. Rich looks at the story of Jesus calling the first disciples to leave their fishing boats and follow him back into their own hometown and asks the questions, Where is Jesus calling you and is it in Lumberton? play now

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (01/15/2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:47:00 +0000

In this sermon, Dr. Rich ponders how we are each "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by a loving God. He also introduces, Unbinding Your Heart, the time into which the church is about to enter. Enjoy! ” play now

To Make Everyone See (01/08/12)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0000

In a message welcoming the new leadership of the session and diaconate into the life of the church, Dr. Rich offers a challenge for them to lead and for the congregation to follow. Let's Go! play now

What Now?

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:17:00 +0000

In reflecting on the manner in which the world pauses at the end of each calendar year and the way in which Christians mark Christmastime, Rev. McLeod looks to the end of the Christmas season and asks, What Now?(01/01/12) Enjoy y'all! ” play now

Grace and Truth

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:37:00 +0000

In today's sermon (12/18/2011) Dr. Rich finds that throughout life's up's and down's there is a moment of clarity in the history of the world that comes in the person of Jesus Christ. Enjoy, y'all! play now

Children of Darkness, Children of Light

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:51:00 +0000

In a sermon from November 13th of this year, Rev. McLeod invites the congregation to live into the new light of resurrection and peace. Enjoy, y'all! play now

A Man From God

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

In this week's sermon, Dr. Rich asks us to notice the nouns in the Biblical story of John, "there was a MAN from GOD named JOHN" and then asks if we can bravely claim the same about ourselves. Enjoy, y'all!” play now

The Word

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:58:00 +0000

In celebrating the beginning of the Advent season, Dr. Rich asks the congregation to stop for a few minutes and in the silence listen for the arrival of the Christ child into the world again. Enjoy, y'all! play now

When He Shall Appear

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:13:00 +0000

In bringing his message for the church's All-Saints day service, Dr. Rich asks the congregation to consider their true selves and ponder what it means to think of oneself as first and foremost a child of God. Enjoy! play now

Unbinding the Gospel with Love

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:50:00 +0000

In the last of a series of sermons on stewardship, Dr. Rich offers ways in which we can unbind the gospel with love. Enjoy! play now

Unbinding the Gospel with Hope

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:26:00 +0000

In the second in a series of sermons about stewardship, Dr. Rich challenges us to live into the changed life that we claim in Christ. If we truly believe that we are to be a changed people, then it follows that we must actually change. Enjoy!” play now

Unbinding the Gospel with Faith

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:52:00 +0000

In the first in a series of sermons marking stewardship season at the church, Dr. Rich asks the congregation to recommit themselves to the path of Jesus by faithfully offering of their time, talents, and resources to the church and the world. play now

Gospel Freedom

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:35:00 +0000

This week (October 2, 2011) brought us the Word from a guest preacher, Dr. Tom Currie, Dean of Union-PSCE in Charlotte, NC. His message looks at the Ten Commandments and the hopeful vision for the future they bring to God's faithful. Enjoy! ” play now

Off the Island

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:27:00 +0000

In this sermon, Dr. Rich tackles the impulse felt by many to vote those who annoy us off the proverbial island. Enjoy! play now

Remembering a Day...

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:55:00 +0000

In a powerful sermon recounting the memories of September 11th, 2001 while imploring the congregation to not lose sight of the life, death, resurrection, and new of Christ, Dr. Rich helps us to remember a day.” play now

Still On Holy Ground

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. J) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:35:00 +0000

Looking at the story of Moses before the burning bush, Rev. Jamie McLeod challenges the congregation to take time to be present to their own experiences of holiness in today's world. play now

Jesus Was Coming to Jerusalem

noreply@blogger.com (First Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Do we really want Jesus to visit us where we live and to see all the things we’d rather not admit are there? Dr. Rich begins a Lenten In Jerusalem with Jesus series by suggesting that where we live is precisely where Jesus seeks to die.

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Listen to Him

noreply@blogger.com (First Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0000

In a first person sermon, Dr. Rich invites us to truly experience Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountain from Peter’s perspective so that we too might get up and not be afraid.

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When You Reap the Harvest

noreply@blogger.com (First Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:39:00 +0000

As one who tries to squeeze all the toothpaste out of the tube, Dr. Rich reflects on the gleaning law in Leviticus as a reminder that God wants us to share the harvest instead of take it all.

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Choose Life

noreply@blogger.com (First Presbyterian Church) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Recognizing the destructive speech characterizing the United States and the PCUSA, Dr. Rich urges us to choose life together as we regard one another in the best possible light.

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Good for Anything

noreply@blogger.com (First Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:36:00 +0000

In a culture that says unless you’re useful you’re not good for anything, Jesus declares that you are salt and light for the world and no one is throwing you out.

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The Kingdom is at Hand

noreply@blogger.com (First Presbyterian Church) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Dr. Rich explores the mystery of the Kingdom of God and invites us to touch and glimpse it even today.

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