FPC Podcast - First Presbyterian Church Norfolk

Faith to Follow || Matthew 9:9-13

Today we will study Matthew 9:9-13. Why does Jesus eat with the tax collectors and sinners? What does He say about this? Start thinking about who you invite to sit at your table and what this means about who you want in your life. When Jesus invited you on this adventure called your life, He did it so you fulfill the ambitions He has for you - to be fully alive and fully His. See you this morning!
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

What Do You Want? || Matthew 8:5-13

Today we will discuss Matthew 8:5-13 and the story of the centurion's belief that Jesus could heal. It's amazing to see what can happen when we have faith and ask Jesus a simple, direct question. Jesus wants us to be clear on our ambitions.
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor

Where are you? || Matthew 7:13-14

Figuring out where you really are is a big part of discovering who you really are. Come along as we discuss the path of determining WHERE are you. Are you taking the wide gate path or the narrow gate path?
 
Sermon by Joel Phillips, Covenant Pastor of Evangelism 

Who Are You? || Matthew 3:13-17

Think about if someone asked, “who are you?” what would you say? There is massive power in self-awareness. If we can learn what the core motivations behind our actions are, we can figure out where they came from and take the action necessary to make progress forward. Join us as we discover who YOU are.
 
Sermon by Joel Phillips, Covenant Pastor of Evangelism 

Underneath It All || Matthew 1:1-17

We know you have a lot of dreams in you. Maybe they haven't taken shape yet; they're just a big blob of ideas. Maybe you haven't discovered them yet. That's okay! The beginning of them are inside you. You're busting with possibilities, gifts, and abilities that you can offer. Jesus invited you on this adventure called your life, and He did so you could be fully alive and fully His. Join us this summer as we begin the good and hard work of understanding who you are and how God made you so you can unearth the ambitions that may have been sitting dormant in your heart. Get started today!!
 
Sermon by Jim Wood, Senior Pastor 

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