2005 Recent Updates Archive

 

December 22, 2005

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Luke 1:26-38 He Will Be Great Ligon Duncan
Luke 2:1-7 Lying in a Manger Ligon Duncan
     

   
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
J. Ligon Duncan III

Listen as Dr. Duncan reads all 107 Catechism questions and answers. This CD is a helpful tool for catechizing children as well as adults.

 

Songs of Praise
Marian Ware


Enjoy this selection of 36 favorite hymns of the FPC congregation played in Marian Ware’s unique flowing style on an acoustical grand piano.



Worshiping God Together
Congregational Worship at First Presbyterian Church
J. Ligon Duncan

Why do we worship God in the public services of First Presbyterian Church in the way that we do? People visiting or new to our congregation regularly comment on the form and content of congregational worship of First Presbyterian. There was a time when Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational, low-church Episcopal, Methodist and independent Bible church worship services looked very much alike................
(For more information please visit the bookstore page The Presbyterian Bookstore )


December 15, 2005

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 11:1-9 The Gospel According to Isaiah Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 9:2 From Darkness to Light Derek Thomas
Mark 13:1-37 Back to the Future (pt.2) Derek Thomas

December 8, 2005

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Genesis 3:8-19 The Promised Seed Ligon Duncan
Genesis 22:15-18 The Son of Promise Derek Thomas
Mark   Derek Thomas

December 2, 2005

The First Epistle 
Ephesians 3:1-6 What is the Mystery of Christ? Ligon Duncan
Psalm 81 You Wouldn't Listen Ligon Duncan
Thanksgiving 2005   Brad Mercer
Mark 13:1-11 Back to the Future Derek Thomas
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

November 22, 2005

The First Epistle
Ephesians 2:19-22 No Longer Strangers and Aliens Ligon Duncan
Psalm 80 You Wouldn't Listen Ligon Duncan
Mark 13:1-11 Back to the Future Derek Thomas
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

November 17, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:14-18 He is Our Peace Ligon Duncan
Psalm 79 Brought Very Low Ligon Duncan
Mark 12:21-44 How Much Should I Give? Derek Thomas
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

November 10, 2005

The First Epistle    
2 Cor 9:6-7 The Cheerful Giver Ligon Duncan
Psalm 78 We Will Tell the Next Generation Ligon Duncan
Mk 12:28-34 The Greatest Commandment  Derek Thomas
Mk 12:35-42 Hearing Jesus Gladly  Derek Thomas

November 4, 2005

The First Epistle    
2 Cor 8:9-15 What the Bible Says About Christian Giving Ligon Duncan
Psalm 77 Comfort in Trouble Ligon Duncan

Thursday, October  27, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:11-13 Formerly Far Off, Now Brought Near Ligon Duncan
Psalm 76 Knowing God Ligon Duncan
Mark 12:28-34 Questions, Questions, Questions Derek Thomas

Thursday, October  20, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:8-10 Saved From, By, For What? Ligon Duncan
Psalm 75 Joy in God's Great Reversals Ligon Duncan
Mark 12:13-27 Questions, Questions, Questions Derek Thomas
 

Wednesday, October  12, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:4-7 But God Ligon Duncan
Psalm 74 Disaster! Ligon Duncan
Mark 11:27 - 12:12 The Nappa Valley Mystery Derek Thomas


Wednesday, October  5, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:1-3 Dead in Sin Ligon Duncan
Acts 4:32 - 5:11 Field of Dreams Derek Thomas
Mark 11:12-24 Upset Over a Tree Derek Thomas

Wednesday, September 29, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 1:19-23 The Surpassing Greatness of His Power Ligon Duncan
Revelation 22 Crossing the River Derek Thomas

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 1:18-19 Hope, Inheritance, Power Ligon Duncan
Psalm 73 The Ends Ligon Duncan

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005

Leviticus 25 Jublilee - Freedom! Ligon Duncan
     
Ephesians 1:15-17 Giving Thanks Ligon Duncan
Psalm 88 The Castle of Giant Despair Derek Thomas
Isaiah 33 The Delectable Mountains DerekThomas

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
 

Sunday Sermon

Lamentations 3:19 Ligon Duncan
The Faithfulness of God Lamentations 3:21-24 Derek Thomas
God and Katrina Lamentations 3:19 Ligon Duncan
Vanity Fair Ecclesiastes 1 Derek Thomas
Rest for the Land   Leviticus 25:1-7 Ligon Duncan 
Praying with Paul

Ephesians 1:3-14 

Ligon Duncan
     
     

  We are currently posting the Sunday sermons on the church website in digital mp3 format. From the website main page, select the Resources link, and then select the Sermon Archives link. The sermons that are presently available are found in both  the I Timothy & II Timothy, Titus, Mark, Ephesians, Pilgrim's Progress, Understanding the Times, and Seasonal Sermons collections.
     Similar to the transcribed sermons which you may read, copy and print for free, these digital sermons are likewise free for listening, downloading and sharing.

 

August 11, 2005
 

   
How Big is Your Vision?  Matthew 6 Richard Pratt
Oil and Loaves: An Everlasting Covenant Leviticus 24 Ligon Duncan

August 4, 2005
 

   
Leviticus 22   Ligon Duncan
Leviticus 23   Ligon Duncan
Men of the Covenant - Updated    

July 7, 2005

Capital Crimes and Consequences: Getting Radical in Response to Sin
Leviticus 20:1-27   Ligon Duncan

The first principle of theology is “There is a God”; and the second principle is “You are not Him."

June 30, 2005     
Doing the Right Thing  Leviticus 19 Ligon Duncan
The 1&2 Timothy series is complete. Transcriptions and mp3s are available.
June 10, 2005    
Sexual Purity in a Sex-Crazed World Leviticus 18:1-30 Ligon Duncan
City of Destruction (Burden of Sin) Acts 16 Derek Thomas
Vacation Bible School 2005 Newspaper brochure pdf  
Summer Sermon Series 2005 brochure pdf  
June 2, 2005    
Crossways Mark 10:32-45 Derek Thomas
Lord, Have Mercy Mark 10:46-52 Derek Thomas
The Bible Tells Me So 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Ligon Duncan
Power in the Blood Leviticus 17 Ligon Duncan

Movie Reviews

"Star Wars"
and
"The Kingdom of Heaven
"  Movie and Book Reviews may be found on the Family and Culture link

Church Officers:  Training manual for Elders and Deacons

The Emerging Church, Word of Faith, and other modern worship movements are discussed on the
Apologetics link

May 19, 2005

The One That Got Away Mark 10:17-31 Derek Thomas
Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement Leviticus 16:1-34 Ligon Duncan

Congregational Meeting Sunday May 22, 2005 --- Notice: In the current The First Epistle

2005 Capital Campaign Architect's rendering of the new sanctuary, diagram of the temporary gymnasium sanctuary,  questions and answers, and photographs of the 2nd Pres, Memphis, sanctuary before and after
(an identical original sanctuary and similar

May 12, 2005

Leviticus 15:1-33   Ligon Duncan
Leviticus 14:1-57   Ligon Duncan

Ad Hoc Study Committee" - Revised Final Report - May 2, 2005 
Mississippi Valley Presbytery - A report on the related views of N.T. Wright, Norman Shepherd, and the Federal Vision/Auburn Avenue

 
May 4, 2005 2005
 
Tell God He Can Wait Haggai 1 Derek Thomas
The Whole Body Together Ephesians 2:21-22 Ligon Duncan
Moses" Reverse Capital Campaign Exodus  35:20 - 36:7 Ligon Duncan
     
April 21, 2005
 
   
Children Mark 10:13-16 Derek Thomas
Dealing with Uncleanness Leviticus 13:1-59 Ligon Duncan
     
April 14, 2005
 
   
Easter Sermons 2005  MP# Files are now included
#1 The Sacred Heart of Jesus Matthew 26:36-40 Derek Thomas
#2    
#3 Grave Talk 1 Corinthians 15:12-18 Derek Thomas
     
April 7, 2005
 
   
God Saves Us and Uses Us to Save Others Acts 9:1-25 Robert C. Cannada Jr.
John Paul II - The Man and His Legacy   R. Albert Mohler Jr
Defiled by Delivery Leviticus 12:1-18 Ligon Duncan
     
March 24,  2005
 
   
Mortification, Jesus Style Mark 9 Derek Thomas
The South Sinai Diet Leviticus 11:1-47 Ligon Duncan
     
18 March 2005
 
   
Not Ashamed and Holding Fast 2 Tim 1:12-18 Ligon Duncan
For or Against? Mark 9:38-42 Derek Thomas
     
11 March 2005
 
   
Mark 9 I Am the Greatest Dr. Derek Thomas
Leviticus 10 Aaron's Sons Sin Again Dr. Ligon Duncan
     
2005 Missions Conference - 2005 -------- Sermons and mp3s
 
Matthew 28:16-20 A Man for All Seasons Dr. James Baird
Luke 17:11-19 Motivation for Missions Dr. James Baird
2 Corinthians 5:9-11 The Judgment Seat of Christ Dr. James Baird
Matthew 16:13-28 Mission Impossible Dr. Derek Thomas
Psalm 96:1-3 Declare His Glory Dr. Ligon Duncan
Covenant Theology Lectures.  Lecture 12, the final lecture in the series is now available.

 


23 February 2005

Something to Boast About Romans 5:1-11 Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
The Mystery of Providence Genesis 50:20 Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
Overcoming Sin James 1 Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
Experiencing Trials James 1 Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
Lord, I was blind, but now I see Mark 8 Dr. Derek Thomas
     
9 February 2005
 
   
Mark 9:14-29 I Believe and Don't
Believe
Dr. Derek Thomas
     
2 February 2005
 
   
Something to Boast About Romans 5:1-11 Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
The Mystery of Providence Genesis 50:20 Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
     
26 January 2005
 
   
Mark 9:1-10 Transfiguration Dr. Derek Thomas
Leviticus 8:1-36 Moses Ordains the
Priests
Dr. Ligon Duncan
     
19 January 2005
 
   
Mark 8:31-28  Cross Purposes Dr. Derek Thomas
     
12 January 2005
 
   
Justification - Still the Radical Truth Dr. Duncan
Who is Jesus? Mark 8:27-30 Dr. Thomas
Men of the Covenant Schedule Spring 2005  
   
Notes:
1. The Songs of Christmas sermon series is almost complete, along with the mp3 files:
Songs of Christmas
   
04 January 2005
 
Leviticus 7:1-10 Blood on the Altar Dr. Ligon Duncan
Sunday School Schedule for Winter 2004-2005

December 22, 2005

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Luke 1:26-38 He Will Be Great Ligon Duncan
Luke 2:1-7 Lying in a Manger Ligon Duncan
     

   
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
J. Ligon Duncan III

Listen as Dr. Duncan reads all 107 Catechism questions and answers. This CD is a helpful tool for catechizing children as well as adults.

 

Songs of Praise
Marian Ware


Enjoy this selection of 36 favorite hymns of the FPC congregation played in Marian Ware’s unique flowing style on an acoustical grand piano.



Worshiping God Together
Congregational Worship at First Presbyterian Church
J. Ligon Duncan

Why do we worship God in the public services of First Presbyterian Church in the way that we do? People visiting or new to our congregation regularly comment on the form and content of congregational worship of First Presbyterian. There was a time when Presbyterian, Baptist, Congregational, low-church Episcopal, Methodist and independent Bible church worship services looked very much alike................
(For more information please visit the bookstore page The Presbyterian Bookstore )


December 15, 2005

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 11:1-9 The Gospel According to Isaiah Ligon Duncan
Isaiah 9:2 From Darkness to Light Derek Thomas
Mark 13:1-37 Back to the Future (pt.2) Derek Thomas

December 8, 2005

The First Epistle 
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan
Genesis 3:8-19 The Promised Seed Ligon Duncan
Genesis 22:15-18 The Son of Promise Derek Thomas
Mark   Derek Thomas

December 2, 2005

The First Epistle 
Ephesians 3:1-6 What is the Mystery of Christ? Ligon Duncan
Psalm 81 You Wouldn't Listen Ligon Duncan
Thanksgiving 2005   Brad Mercer
Mark 13:1-11 Back to the Future Derek Thomas
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

November 22, 2005

The First Epistle
Ephesians 2:19-22 No Longer Strangers and Aliens Ligon Duncan
Psalm 80 You Wouldn't Listen Ligon Duncan
Mark 13:1-11 Back to the Future Derek Thomas
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

November 17, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:14-18 He is Our Peace Ligon Duncan
Psalm 79 Brought Very Low Ligon Duncan
Mark 12:21-44 How Much Should I Give? Derek Thomas
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

November 10, 2005

The First Epistle    
2 Cor 9:6-7 The Cheerful Giver Ligon Duncan
Psalm 78 We Will Tell the Next Generation Ligon Duncan
Mk 12:28-34 The Greatest Commandment  Derek Thomas
Mk 12:35-42 Hearing Jesus Gladly  Derek Thomas

November 4, 2005

The First Epistle    
2 Cor 8:9-15 What the Bible Says About Christian Giving Ligon Duncan
Psalm 77 Comfort in Trouble Ligon Duncan

Thursday, October  27, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:11-13 Formerly Far Off, Now Brought Near Ligon Duncan
Psalm 76 Knowing God Ligon Duncan
Mark 12:28-34 Questions, Questions, Questions Derek Thomas

Thursday, October  20, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:8-10 Saved From, By, For What? Ligon Duncan
Psalm 75 Joy in God's Great Reversals Ligon Duncan
Mark 12:13-27 Questions, Questions, Questions Derek Thomas
 

Wednesday, October  12, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:4-7 But God Ligon Duncan
Psalm 74 Disaster! Ligon Duncan
Mark 11:27 - 12:12 The Nappa Valley Mystery Derek Thomas


Wednesday, October  5, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 2:1-3 Dead in Sin Ligon Duncan
Acts 4:32 - 5:11 Field of Dreams Derek Thomas
Mark 11:12-24 Upset Over a Tree Derek Thomas

Wednesday, September 29, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 1:19-23 The Surpassing Greatness of His Power Ligon Duncan
Revelation 22 Crossing the River Derek Thomas

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

The First Epistle    
Ephesians 1:18-19 Hope, Inheritance, Power Ligon Duncan
Psalm 73 The Ends Ligon Duncan

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005

Leviticus 25 Jublilee - Freedom! Ligon Duncan
     
Ephesians 1:15-17 Giving Thanks Ligon Duncan
Psalm 88 The Castle of Giant Despair Derek Thomas
Isaiah 33 The Delectable Mountains DerekThomas

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
 

Sunday Sermon

Lamentations 3:19 Ligon Duncan
The Faithfulness of God Lamentations 3:21-24 Derek Thomas
God and Katrina Lamentations 3:19 Ligon Duncan
Vanity Fair Ecclesiastes 1 Derek Thomas
Rest for the Land   Leviticus 25:1-7 Ligon Duncan 
Praying with Paul

Ephesians 1:3-14 

Ligon Duncan
     
     

  We are currently posting the Sunday sermons on the church website in digital mp3 format. From the website main page, select the Resources link, and then select the Sermon Archives link. The sermons that are presently available are found in both  the I Timothy & II Timothy, Titus, Mark, Ephesians, Pilgrim's Progress, Understanding the Times, and Seasonal Sermons collections.
     Similar to the transcribed sermons which you may read, copy and print for free, these digital sermons are likewise free for listening, downloading and sharing.

 

August 11, 2005
 

   
How Big is Your Vision?  Matthew 6 Richard Pratt
Oil and Loaves: An Everlasting Covenant Leviticus 24 Ligon Duncan

August 4, 2005
 

   
Leviticus 22   Ligon Duncan
Leviticus 23   Ligon Duncan
Men of the Covenant - Updated    

July 7, 2005

Capital Crimes and Consequences: Getting Radical in Response to Sin
Leviticus 20:1-27   Ligon Duncan

The first principle of theology is “There is a God”; and the second principle is “You are not Him."

June 30, 2005     
Doing the Right Thing  Leviticus 19 Ligon Duncan
The 1&2 Timothy series is complete. Transcriptions and mp3s are available.
June 10, 2005    
Sexual Purity in a Sex-Crazed World Leviticus 18:1-30 Ligon Duncan
City of Destruction (Burden of Sin) Acts 16 Derek Thomas
Vacation Bible School 2005 Newspaper brochure pdf  
Summer Sermon Series 2005 brochure pdf  
June 2, 2005    
Crossways Mark 10:32-45 Derek Thomas
Lord, Have Mercy Mark 10:46-52 Derek Thomas
The Bible Tells Me So 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Ligon Duncan
Power in the Blood Leviticus 17 Ligon Duncan

Movie Reviews

"Star Wars"
and
"The Kingdom of Heaven
"  Movie and Book Reviews may be found on the Family and Culture link

Church Officers: