Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +20 – The Lord is NearRev. Doug FloydIsaiah 25:1-9, Psalm 23, Philippians 4:4-13 Two weeks ago, I reflected on walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. This week, we’ve come through the valley into a feast. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Philippians
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +18 2026Rev. Doug FloydEzekiel 37:15-28, Psalm 25, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:28-32 “He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” (Psalm 25:9–10, ESV) We are following the leader. At times, He will lead…
Rev. Dr. Les Martin Lent 2 2025Rev. Dr. Les MartinGenesis 15:1-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 13:31-35 In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen Jesus is moving towards Jerusalem. It has been his destination in some sense for his whole life, but particularly since his encounter with Moses and Elijah on the Mount…
Rev. Doug Floyd Christ the King 2024Rev. Doug FloydDaniel 7:9-14, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:1-8, John 18:33-37 A few years ago, I saw a bumper sticker that said, “Jesus is coming look busy.” And also, “Jesus is coming and he is p*&#ed.” A more Evangelical version has been, “He came as a lamb the first time. When returns, he will come as a…
Peter Van Peborgh Peter Van PeborghEaster 6 2024Philippians 4:4-9 I’ve known Doug for a few years. And I foolishly contacted him and said, “Hey, I’m going to be in Knoxville and am coming to your church.” Next thing I know, he sent me a message saying, “Hey, can you preach?” So you’ve already got him to blame for what happens this morning.…
Pentecost +19Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 21:33-44, Philippians 3:14-21 God is moving closer and closer to His people. He has come to gather them into His arms like lost sheep. They turn from the light of His love. Yet He continues to draw closer. In today’s parable of the vineyard, we hear the story of salvation history. The story of vineyard and the tenants…
Rev. Doug Floyd Last Sunday of EpiphanyRev. Doug FloydMatthew 17:1-9 Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. The light of God’s glory shines out from his face and clothes. Epiphany begins in light and ends in light. It begins with a star leading the Magi to the child Jesus. This signals the revealing of Christ to the nations. Epiphany…
Last Sunday of Epiphany 2020Rev. Doug FloydExodus 24:12–18, Psalm 99, Philippians 3:7-14, Matthew 17:1–9 Just before our Gospel reading today, Jesus challenges his disciples by saying, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24). Then in Matthew 17, he leads them up a mountain where his glory is unveiled in…
Palm Sunday 2019Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 52:13–53:12, Psalm 22, Philippians 2:5–11, Luke 23:1-49 Today we’ve heard the story of the cross in the words of Luke. We’ve heard the Jesus’ cry from the cross in the words of the Psalm. We’ve heard the spiritual act of the cross in the song of Isaiah. And we’ve heard…
For Chesterton, this life of joy begins in the simple wonder of being alive, but it ends in loving God and loving neighbor.