Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA)
537 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSermons, Sunday school, and Bible studies from Faith Presbyterian Church in Clinton, LA. We hope you can join us in person, but feel free to follow along or catch up on anything you may have missed here!
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Making Sense of the Tough Stuff-Rev. Kelly Dotson
August 12, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB1 Samuel 22:6-23; Sometimes God's people are oppressed and even killed. How do you make sense of it? David teaches us to look to the better Savior.
Hasty Plans in God's Hands-Rev. Kelly Dotson
August 05, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB1 Samuel 21:1-22:5; David is fleeing for his life and he is doing some really foolish things. He's desperate and in trouble. Miraculously he escapes with his life and makes provisions for others who are desperate as well. We see that Yahweh takes care of his chosen ones.
From Death to Life-Rev. Kelly Dotson
July 22, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBRomans 5:12-21; The gospel message is essentially four basic steps. In this passage we see each of these steps and how God has redeemed a people for himself through the finished work of Jesus.
Stranger Things-Rev. Kelly Dotson
July 15, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB1 Samuel 19:1-24; Where is God when bad things happen? What part does God play in our hardship? We get the answer to these questions in this passage as King David has to run for his life from Saul.
Three Responses to the King-Rev. Kelly Dotson
July 08, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB1 Samuel 18:1-30; The true King has been made known and there are some decisions that need to be made. How will Saul and his family respond to this news? In this passage we see three responses from two individuals and are able to see how we should respond to our great King, Jesus.
Little Things Kill-Rev. Kelly Dotson
July 01, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MB1 Samuel 17:1-58; The classic underdog story is not about us but about our great Champion and King. Will we follow him or will we trust in ourself?
Theology For Short People-Rev. Kelly Dotson
June 24, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB1 Samuel 16:1-23; Yahweh looks defeated. King Saul has been rejected and Israel is still following him. But its all part of the plan to bless Israel with the king they don't deserve but the one they need. And he is short.
The Good Samaritan: Two Questions
June 17, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBLuke 10:25-37; Lawyers are always looking for loopholes, aren't they? All of us are moral lawyers looking for the loophole in God's law in order to justify ourselves...just like the lawyer in this passage. Our hope, however, is not found in being good, but in the one who is good for us.
The Good Samaritan: Two Questions
June 17, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBLuke 10:25-37; Lawyers are always looking for loopholes, aren't they? All of us are moral lawyers looking for the loophole in God's law in order to justify ourselves...just like the lawyer in this passage. Our hope, however, is not found in being good, but in the one who is good for us.
The Sour Fruit: Self Control-Rev. Kelly Dotson
June 10, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB2 Peter 1:3-11; The last fruit of the Spirit Paul lists in Galatians 5 is "self control". No one wants to have to practice self control, but even the world will tell you that the one who has self control is a good person. But, for christians self control isn't so much denying self but clinging tightly to christ.
Green Oranges:The Fruit of Gentleness-Rev. Kelly Dotson
June 03, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB1 Timothy 6:11-16; Paul commands Timothy to "pursue...Gentleness." Gentleness is hard for sinful humans because our natural inclination is to fight and scratch and claw for our will. But Christians are to fight for God's will and God's will is accomplished through the Fruit of Gentleness.
Considered Faithful-Rev. Kelly Dotson
May 27, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB1 Timothy 1:12-17; What is faithfulness? It isn't being good enough to please God. But it is receiving, remember and resting in Christ.
BE GOOD!-Rev. Kelly W. Dotson
May 20, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBMatthew 12:33-37; Christians are to have the fruit of the Spirit "Goodness" flowing from them. But how can a bad tree make good fruit? Jesus deals with men who thought that they were good but only produced bad fruit. Jesus' diagnosis then was that they were not good, but evil. What are you?
Showing Kindness-Rev. Kelly Dotson
May 13, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MB2 Samuel 9:1-13; David wants to show kindness. Kindness has many imitators, but true kindness flows from a heart that has been shown kindness. David had that kind of heart. Do you?
Dreaded Patience
May 06, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBJames 5:7-11; Waiting is the hardest part. If it was easy James wouldn't have to command it. But he does. Christians are to be patient because they know the Lord.
Peace, Perfect Peace-Rev. Kelly Dotson
April 29, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBEphesians 2:11-22; Everyone talks about peace and wants peace, but we don't typically think through how it is a peace is accomplished. The world offers a false and temporary peace, but Jesus offers us eternal peace beginning when we know him.
Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart-Rev. Kelly Dotson
April 22, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB1 Peter 1:3-9; Joy is the second fruit of the spirit. We can know that we are Christians if we have the presence of Joy in our lives. But, are we joyful? We have to know what it is, how we can get it, and how we can express it.
First Fruit: Love-Rev. Kelly Dotson
April 15, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB1 John 3:11-24; What is Love? John tells us that Love is the natural outworking of the work of the Spirit. If one doesn't love, then the Spirit doesn't abide in him.
The Fruit of the Spirit-Rev. Kelly W. Dotson
April 08, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBGalatians 5:16-26; the introduction to a new series called "the Fruitful Christian". We can know that the Spirit is at work inside of us if we bear fruit, the fruit of the Spirit. There is no such thing as a non-fruitful Christian.
The Alarming Messiah-Rev. Kelly Dotson
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBMark 16:1-8; Jesus' resurrection is the final proof that Mark gives that Jesus is the Son of God. But his resurrection wasn't met with joy at first, but fear. And today Mark instructs us that that is the appropriate response to King Jesus
The Buried Messiah-Rev. Kelly Dotson
March 25, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBMark 15:42-47; The Death and Burial of the messiah are not just afterthoughts or part of the side show to get to the important stuff of Christianity. They are the important stuff of Christianity. The truthfulness of Christianity and our salvation hinges upon the death and burial of Jesus.
The Dead Messiah-Rev. Kelly Dotson
March 18, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBMark 15:33-41; Jesus died, not in strength and dignity, but in weakness and agony. He was separated from his father, the curtain was torn, the centurion confessed that Jesus is the Son of God.
The Crucified Messiah-Rev. Kelly Dotson
March 04, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBMark 15:21-32; Jesus is crucified as a helpless and defeated man, and yet...various ones who see him crucified are transformed by his suffering. In order to know why Jesus came and why he went to the cross one must come to grips with the terrible reality of his sin.
The Mocked Messiah-Rev. Kelly Dotson
February 25, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBMark 15:15-20; Jesus was mocked and degraded through inhumane means only reserved for the worse of the worse criminals. But he wasn't a criminal and, indeed, deserved praise instead of insult. It is by his stripes that we are healed.
Jesus Before Pilate-Rev. Kelly Dotson
February 18, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBMark 15:1-15; Jesus is surrounded by bad men. There are only ever bad men around Jesus.
Jesus and Shame-Rev. Kelly Dotson
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBMark 14:66-72; Shame is a symptom of a much deeper problem. Our sin has left us exposed before the holy and righteous Judge of the the world. In this passage Peter is exposed and experience shame by his denial of Jesus. Is there a way out of shame for Peter and for us?
Jesus in the Dock-Rev. Kelly Dotson
February 04, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBMark 14:53-65; What happens when Jesus is put on Trial? A kangaroo court refuses to hear who he is and condemns him. But there is more to the story than an accident of History. This has been the plan all along.
Running From Jesus-Rev. Kelly Dotson
January 28, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBMark 14:43-52; There are three types of people running from Jesus. In this passage we see all three.
Praying With Jesus-Rev. Kelly Dotson
January 21, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBMark 14:26-42; Jesus, second person of the trinity. Fully God and Fully Man. Beloved of his father. But was he heard when he prayed?
Eating With Jesus-Rev. Kelly Dotson
January 14, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBMark 14:12-26; Jesus prepares the Passover meal to eat with his disciples but the celebration turns to sadness when Jesus tells them that one of the 12 will betray him. We are reminded in this passage the ones that are invited to eat with Jesus and be his friends are not the righteous.
What's Jesus Worth?-Rev. Kelly Dotson
January 07, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBMark 14:1-11; We are going to worship something. In first century Jerusalem the religious leaders worshiped power, Judas worshiped wealth and a woman worshiped Jesus. Jesus is the only object of worship that is worth our worship.
Ordinary Family-Rev. Kelly Dotson
December 24, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBRuth 4:18-22; What can a list of name tell us about Jesus? A lot, actually. We see that God uses an ordinary family, full of sinful and broken people to redeem and restore the world.
Ordinary Ending-Rev. Kelly Dotson
December 17, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBRuth 4:13-17; we come to the end of story for Ruth and Naomi and we discover that God has made them full. God always gives a happy ending to those on whom his favor rests...even if it doesn't seem like God loves you when time are difficult. Most importantly his great love is displayed in not just making us temporally happy, but eternally secure in Jesus.
Ordinary Redemption-Rev. Kelly Dotson
December 10, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBRuth 4:1-12; In this passage we see that God saves people in extraordinarily ordinary ways. Through a business transaction we hear of Yahweh's covenantal faithfulness to his people and his delight in using unexpected people and situation to fulfill his promises.
Ordinary Suspense-Rev. Kelly Dotson
December 03, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBRuth 3:1-18; This chapter is full of Suspense. Ruth and Naomi are left in suspense regarding Boaz. Boaz is left in suspense regarding the closer redeemer. Ruth volunteers to go into a dangerous situation, make herself vulnerable and exposes her great need. How will all of it turn out? The main thing we learn from this strange text is that we must trust that God will take care of us and wait for him to act.
Ordinary Hope-Rev. Kelly Dotson
November 26, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBRuth 2:1-23; Hope is vital for our physical survival, but more importantly to survive and thrive Spiritually. And God gives his people that hope in ordinary and common ways.
Ordinary Devotion-Rev. Kelly Dotson
November 19, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBRuth 1:6-22; In the times of incredible pain and loss what we truly believe is revealed and tested. Naomi truly stands on the faithfulness of God, even when it seems he is against her and because of her good theology Ruth wants some of what she has.
Ordinary Love-Rev. Kelly Dotson
November 05, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBRuth 1:1-5; the short book of Ruth is a wonderful love story. Its also a book of wisdom teaching about how we should live while we wait for the King. But more than those things it is the ordinary story of God's extraordinary way of saving his people.
Soli Deo Gloria-Rev. Hunter Brewer
October 29, 2017 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBRomans 11:33-36; The Bible is all about the glory of God. The Reformers constantly talked about God's Glory. What's so great about God's glory any way? Rev. Hunter Brewer reminds us why we as a church are so focused on God's glory.
Christus Solus-Rev. Kelly Dotson
October 22, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBRomans 3:23-26; the Apostle Paul uses three unusual words to explain the work of Christ for the Christian. In Jesus we are Justified, he is our propitiation, and we have redemption from Jesus. These three words help us better understand what the reformers meant when they promoted "Christ Alone".
Sola Gratia-Rev. Kelly Dotson
October 15, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBEphesians 2:1-10; God's Grace is so great that we are terrified of the implications of it. We were dead, but now, in Christ we have been made a live and now are in heaven with Christ. How do you earn this great grace? You can't!!!
Sola Fide-Rev. Kelly Dotson
October 08, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBRomans 3:21-26; How can a person be made right with God? The bible tells us that because of our drastic condition we need to receive something from outside of us. That thing outside of us is the Righteousness of Christ that can only be received through faith in Jesus Christ.
Sola Scriptura-Rev. Kelly Dotson
October 01, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB2 Timothy 3:14-17; Looking at the 5 "solas" of the Reformation we begin with Sola Scriptura. God's word is our Authority, it is immensely useful, and absolutely necessary.
The King's Sudden Return-Rev. Kelly Dotson
September 24, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.73 MBMark 13:32-37; No one on earth knows when the Son will return. Not even the Son of God. But we are wrapped up in knowing that time to the detriment of our souls. We need to learn to stay awake so we don't miss it!
Biblical Botany-Rev. Kelly Dotson
September 17, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBMark 13:24-27; Jesus once again uses a Fig Tree as an illustration. This time he says that the same way we understand that summer is coming, when we see the signs of the time we should know that he is coming. Mostly we learn from this passage that Jesus is near to his people and he comforts us with his glorious presence and his glorious kingdom.
The Son of Man Coming-Rev. Kelly Dotson
September 10, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBMark 13:24-27; How should we understand the last days? Jesus want for us to be prepared but to also know that he cares for his own. We receive a wonderful encouragement from his today.
The Abomination of Desolation-Rev. Kelly Dotson
September 03, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBMark 13:14-23; How should we interpret and understand this section of scripture? Today we will explore some tools of interpretation and apply those tools to the text of Scripture. Ultimately we will see the way that God's people can be encouraged by Jesus' teaching on time of Tribulation.
A Dangerous Faith-Rev. Kelly Dotson
August 27, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBMark 13:3-13; The Disciples are worried and want to know when the temple will be destroyed. Jesus tells them all the things that will happen before the destruction and cautions them against be led astray. Even though the temple was destroyed long ago the warnings are for us 2000 years later as well.
Religion in Ruin-Rev. Kelly Dotson
August 20, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBMark 13:1-2; Jesus' disciples are distracted by human beauty and achievement and Jesus tells them that all of it will be destroyed. We are too easily enamoured with God's creation and miss the glory of the creator.
Givers and Taker-Rev. Kelly Dotson
August 13, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBMark 12:35-44; Jesus' detractors are no longer asking questions and so Jesus goes on offense, now asking them a question. He asks a question with an obvious answer that the scribes were refusing to acknowledge. To acknowledge the truth the scribes would have to become like the poor widow.