FPC Podcast - First Presbyterian Church Norfolk

Psalm 23 & Matthew 28 || Goodness and Mercy

We are in verse 6 this week - the final verse. Did you know that "follow me" can really be translated as pursued or chased? How is the goodness and mercy of God pursuing you? Come listen and learn more.
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 
Psalm 23:6 
Matthew 28: 16-20 

Scene Two/Act One || Psalm 23 & John 12

We are in verse 5 this week. It's interesting that we shift from sheep in the pasture to sitting at the table and even sitting with our enemies. Do you typically sit at the table with your enemies to have dinner? Come this morning and see how the overflowing love of Jesus allows us to sit in peace because we know that we serve a God who is bigger and stronger and looking out for us. 
Psalm 23:5 
John 12:1-8 
 
Also in this week's sermon: a special interview with Rev. Dr. Tom Boone, Associate Director of Mission for the Outreach Foundation this morning. He will be providing an update on the Ukrainian war and the ways that the church has been responding amid the despair.
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

In the Right Hands || Psalm 23 & John 10

We are in the second half of Psalm 23 verse 4, which offers an interesting contradiction. The rod and staff...comfort me? Listen to Jim unpack the tough love of the Father and how we are rescued by the staff. 
 
Psalm 23:4 
John 10:1-11
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

Shadow Life || Psalm 23 & Mark 14: 32-36

We are excited to be in verse 4 of Psalm 23 this week! This verse reminds us that we have nothing to fear even though we may feel overwhelmed. 
Psalm 23:4a
Mark 14:32-36
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor
 
 

Psalm 23 and Luke 9 || A Guide God

We are excited to be in verse 3 in our study on the 23rd Psalm! How's the memorizing going? This morning we will discover there's a cost to following the Shepherd but the paths lead to beauty and hope.Be sure to follow this week's Devotional that is in the bulletin. You'll be challenged to perform five acts of secret service. Allow your soul to experience the joy of putting the needs of others before your own, and break the grip of vainglory in your heart.
Psalm 23:3b 
Luke 9:57-62
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 
 

Psalm 23 and Mark 6 || Radical Rest

We are excited to start verse 2 in our study on the 23rd Psalm! Hopefully, you committed verse 1 to memory this week. What are green pastures or still waters? And how are they in the desert?  Come this morning and consider what is rest and how do you find it.We challenge you to commit to memory this beloved Psalm. There is a window cling in baskets outside the Sanctuary and First Hall to hang on a window, your mirror of office door to help you.
Psalm 23:2-3a 
Mark 6:30-44
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

Psalm 23 and Matthew 6 || An Inclusion of Intimacy

We are excited to begin our study on the 23rd Psalm! As we spend the next few weeks breaking down each verse our hope is that it will breathe new life into your experience of our God and your shared growth in Christ. 
Psalm 23:1
Matthew 6:25-34
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

John 20:1-8 || The Empty Tomb

We’ll be reading John 20: 1-8. Come and be amazed at what the empty tomb means to us today! What an incredible hope we have in our risen Savior. Death, our oldest enemy, has been mastered.
Happy Easter from our FPC family to yours! 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

John 12:1-19 || Hosanna!

Today we will be in John 12:1-9 as the crowd welcomes Jesus with palm leaves. What an interesting way to begin our Easter week. As we study this scripture it is a great reminder that sometimes a blessing doesn't feel like a blessing, until we see it hindsight. Remember this week, Sunday is coming!
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

Romans 12:9-21 || Overcome

Today we are in a familiar passage - Romans 12:9-21. Have you ever heard the phrase "marinate in your own resentments?" Forgiveness is a process and we read here that love will help overcome. But, just how do you do that? 
Today we also have a special interview and performance by the Crumbly family. 
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor