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First Presbyterian Church, Dunn, NC

225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Weekly Sermon Podcasts from Rev. Howard Dudley and other guests at First Presbyterian Church in Dunn, North Carolina; located at 901 North Park Avenue. You can join us in person every Sunday at 11:00 AM for worship. For more information, email us at [email protected], or call us at 910-892-4121.

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The Highest Steeple - Ephesians 1.15-23

December 10, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

On his final Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, Rev. Howard Dudley preaches a sermon titled The Highest Steeple on Ephesians 1.15-23, preached on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023. 

You Have the Watch - Mark 13.25-27, 34-37

December 03, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

A sermon titled You Have the Watch on Mark 13.25-27, 34-37 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023. 

The Most Obvious Thing - Psalm 95.1-7

November 26, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

A sermon titled 'The Most Obvious Thing' on Psalm 95.1-7, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Christ the King Sunday, November 26, 2023. 

When You Don't Rake the Leaves - Psalm 126

November 19, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

A sermon titled When You Don't Rake the Leaves on the 126th Psalm, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Sunday, November 19, 2023. 

Pass the Peace - John 14.23-27

November 12, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

A sermon titled Pass the Peace on Jesus' blessing of peace, found in John 14.23-27, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Where All Are Honored - Matthew 5.1-11

November 05, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

A sermon titled Where All Are Honored on the Beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5.1-11, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on All Saints Sunday, November 5, 2023. 

Efforts without Earning - Matthew 20.1-16

October 30, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

A sermon titled Efforts without Earning on the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard found in Matthew 20.1-16, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

God Doesn't Want Your Money - Matthew 22.15-22

October 22, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

A sermon titled God Doesn't Want Your Money on Jesus' imperative to "Render unto Ceasar that which belongs to Ceasar," found in Matthew 22.15-22, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Commitment Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Risky Business - Matthew 25.14-30

October 15, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

A sermon titled "Risky Business" on our Stewardship theme passage, Jesus' parable of the talents as told in Matthew 25.14-30, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, October 15, 2023. 

Win or Lose - Matthew 25.30-46

October 08, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

A sermon titled Win or Lose on the parable of the least of these found in Matthew 25.30-46, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.

How to Make A Disciple: Remember - Matthew 28.20b

October 01, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

From our series called How to Make A Disciple on the great commission in Matthew 20.16-20, a sermon called Remember on the command to "remember that I am with you always until the very end," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on World Communion Sunday, October 1st, 2023.

How to Make A Disciple: Teach: Obey - Matthew 28.20a

September 24, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

From our series called How to Make A Disciple, a sermon on Jesus' great commission in Matthew 28.16-20, a sermon titled Obey,  on Jesus' instruction to "teach them to obey everything I have commanded you," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Montreat Sunday, September 24, 2023.

The Diving Reflex - Matthew 28.19b

September 17, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

From our series "How to Make A Disciple" on Jesus' great commission from Matthew 28.16-20, a sermon titled "The Diving Reflex" on the instruction to "baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

How to Make A Disciple: Baptize: The Diving Reflex - Matthew 28.19b

September 17, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

From our series "How to Make A Disciple" on Jesus' great commission from Matthew 28.16-20, a sermon titled "The Diving Reflex" on the instruction to "baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

How to Make A Disciple - Matthew 28.16-20

September 10, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

The first in a four-part sermon series titled How to Make A Disciple on Jesus' great commission to "make disciples of all nations" in Matthew 28.16-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Rally Day Sunday, September 10th, 2023. 

Self-Denial - Matthew 16.21-28

September 03, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

A sermon titled Self-Denial on Jesus' instruction to "take up your cross and follow me," found in Matthew 16.21-28, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, September 3, 2023. 

Self-Made - Matthew 16.13-20

August 27, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

A sermon titled Self-Made on Jesus' question "Who do you say I am?" Found in Matthew 16.13-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Backpack Sunday, August 27, 2023. 

Input & Output - Matthew 15.10-20

August 20, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

A sermon titled Input & Output on the teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 15.10-20, which says "It's not that which goes in that defiles, but that which comes out," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 20th, 2023. 

This is Awkward - Genesis 45

August 13, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

A sermon titled This is Awkward on Genesis 45, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 13, 2023. 

The Infinite Game - Genesis 37

August 06, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MB

A sermon titled The Infinite Game on the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 37, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

The Miracle of Forgiveness - Genesis 33.1-15

July 30, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

A sermon titled The Miracle of Forgiveness on the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau as told in Genesis 33.1-15, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina of VBS Music Sunday, July 30, 2023. 

Stars in Our Backyard - Colossians 1.15-20

July 23, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

A sermon titled Stars in Our Backyard on the Cosmic Christ Hymn in Paul's Letter to the Colossians 1.15-20, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Vacation Bible School Kickoff Sunday, July 23, 2023. Today's worship service was held in the Fellowship Hall because of renovations in the Sanctuary.

Faith is a Crutch - Genesis 32.22-33

July 16, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

A sermon titled "Faith is a Crutch" on the story of Jacob Wrestling with God as told in Genesis 32.22-32, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

The Second Ladder - Genesis 28.11-22

July 09, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

A sermon titled The Second Ladder on the story of Jacob's dream at Beth-el, found in Genesis 28.11-22, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Montreat Sunday, July 9th, 2023. 

An Unlikely Blessing - Genesis 27.1-31

July 02, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

A sermon titled An Unlikely Blessing on the story of Jacob deceiving his father, found in Genesis 27.1-31, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on Sunday, July 2, 2023. 

The Human Race - Genesis 25.21-34

June 25, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

A sermon titled The Human Race on the birth of Jacob and Esau, preached  by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, June 25th, 2023.

The Unbinding of Isaac - Genesis 22.1-14

June 18, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

A sermon titled The Unbinding of Isaac on the story of Abraham and the binding of his son Isaac for a sacrifice on Mount Moriah, found in Genesis 22.1-14, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Father's Day Sunday, June 18th, 2023.

Laughing With God - Genesis 18.1-15

June 11, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

A sermon titled Laughing with God on the story of the promise of the birth of Isaac found in Genesis 18.1-15, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Do We Have A Deal? - Genesis 12.1-3, 17.2-9

June 04, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

From our series on the Patriarchs of Genesis, a sermon titled Do We Have a Deal  on God's covenant with Abraham, as told in Genesis 12.1-3 and 17.2-9, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Trinity Sunday. 

Under the Influence - Acts 2.1-15

May 28, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

A sermon titled Under the Influence on the story of Pentecost found in Acts 2.1-15, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Pentecost Sunday, May 28th, 2023.

Casting Your Cares - I Peter 6.5-11

May 21, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

A sermon titled Casting Your Cares on I Peter 6.5-11, focusing on verse 7, which implores us to "cast your cares on he who cares for you," preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Ascension Sunday, the Last Sunday of Easter, May 21st, 2023.

Building a Cathedral - I Peter 2.4-10

May 14, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

A sermon titled "Building a Cathedral" on the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers, as attested Peter 2.4-10, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Mother's Day Sunday, May 14th, 2023. *Central illustration is found in the book You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith.

Fragile Souvenirs - I Peter 1.13-21

May 07, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

A sermon titled Fragile Souvenirs on I Peter 1.13-21 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Graduate Sunday, May 7th, 2023. 

To Hell And Back - I Peter 3.13-22

April 30, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

A sermon titled To Hell And Back on the Harrowing of Hell in I Peter 3.13-22, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Communion Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Giving Praise - I Peter 1.3-9

April 23, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

A sermon titled Giving Praise on I Peter 1.3-9, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 23, 2023. 

Jesus Rolling Stones - John 11.17-44

April 16, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

A sermon titled "Jesus Rolling Stones," the Raising of Lazarus, as told in John 11.17-44, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on the Second Sunday of Easter, April 16, 2023.

Easter: Can You Believe It? - Matthew 28.1-10

April 09, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

A sermon titled "Can You Believe It?" on the women at the empty tomb as told in Matthew 28.1-10, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023.

Lent: Payday - Romans 6.20-23

April 02, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

A sermon titled Payday on Paul's statement that "the wages of sin is death," found in Romans 6.20-23, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Palm and Passion Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. 

Lent: Sorry! - Romans 6.1-14

March 26, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

A sermon titled Sorry! On Romans 6.1-14, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the Communion & Baptism Sunday, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 26th, 2023.

Lent: Zoochosis - Romans 6.14-18

March 19, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

A sermon titled Zoochosis on our captivity to sin, as described in Romans 6.14-18, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 19th, 2023. *The central illustration of this sermon was developed from similar ideas in the book "You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World" by Alan Noble.

Youth Sunday: Dress Yourself With Love - Colossians 3.12-14

March 12, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Five homilies on Colossians 3.12-14, preached at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina, on Youth Sunday, March 12th, 2023. Elizabeth Jean Foster: Dress Yourself in Kindness Jackson Pope: Dress Yourself in Generosity Ross Stevens: Dress Yourself in Compassion Carter Daughtry: Dress Yourself in Humility Reece Daughtry: Dress Yourself in Patience

Lent: Imputation (In Three Easy Steps) - II Corinthians 5.17-21

March 05, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

A sermon titled Imputation (In Three Easy Steps) on "He who knew no sin became sin," in II Corinthians 5.17-21, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn on the Second Sunday of Lent, March 5th, 2023.

Lent: My Fellow Sinners - John 8.1-8

February 26, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

A sermon titled My Fellow Sinners on the story of the woman caught in adultery, found in John 8.1-8, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on the First Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023.

Interview with Dave Zahl, author of Low Anthropology

February 24, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

During the season of Lent, we're partnering with Bluff Presbyterian Church in Wade and Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro for Low Anthropology Lent: where we'll be discussing the book Low Anthropology by author, preacher and podcaster David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries. Rev. Dr. Ben Kane from Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro sits down with Rev. Howard Dudley and Rev. Elizabeth McGuire from First Presbyterian Church of Dunn to talk with David Zahl about ...

Lent: Low Anthropology - Romans 3.21-26

February 23, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

A sermon titled Low Anthropology on Romans 3.21-26 preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023.

Forgiveness: What it Gives - Matthew 18.23-33

February 19, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

The third and final part of a series on forgiveness, titled "What Forgiveness Gives" on the parable of the unrepentant servant found in Matthew 18.23-33, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Transfiguration Sunday, February 19th, 2023.

Forgiveness: Reconciliation - Matthew 18.16-17

February 12, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Part two of our three part series on forgiveness, a sermon titled "Reconciliation" on Matthew 18.16-17, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Souper Bowl Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Forgiveness: Tally Marks - Matthew 18.21-22

February 05, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

The first of a three-part series on forgiveness, a sermon titled "Tally Marks" on Jesus' command to forgive 70 x 7 times, as found in Matthew 18.21-22, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Boy Scout Sunday, February 5th, 2023. *See the image "Forgiveness" by artist Martha Vaughn in the episode artwork. *

Jonah: Grace is Unfair - Jonah 4

January 29, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

The final chapter of our series on the book of Jonah, a sermon titled "Grace is Unfair" on Jonah's protest against God in Jonah 4, preached by Rev. Howard Dudley at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, January 29th, 2023. 

Jonah: The Worst Sermon Ever - Jonah 3

January 22, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

From our series on the Old Testament book of Jonah, a sermon titled "The Worst Sermon Ever," on Jonah's call for repentance to the Ninevites as told in Jonah 3, preached by Rev. Elizabeth McGuire at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, North Carolina on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

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