Where can you look to find signs that God is at work in the world?

What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do we Fear? God is at Work".

The advent candles lighting was led by the Metzgar Family (Betsy, Sean, Margaret, Ian and Jamie), and the scripture readings were Isaiah 43:19-21 & Matthew 11:1-11 (Read by Nelson Rabenold).

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, December 7, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What gives you hope when you are feeling fearful?

What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Longing for God".

The scripture readings are Lamentations 3:55-57 & Luke 1:5-13 (Read by Margaret Metzgar and the Rev. Dr. Bobbie McGarey). The lighting of the first advent calendar was from our 8:45am service, by David & Gloria Lotte.

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 30, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

How does thinking there is a righteous "king," who might somehow rule over your life, make you feel?

Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Rule of Love, Reign of Christ".

The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Psalm 10:12-18, and Revelation 11:15, 17:14, 19:16 (Read by Mark Simmons at our 8:45am Service), and the Prayer for Illumination was lead by Bob Martin at our 11am service.

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 23, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

If God is already at work burning away the injustice that wounds us, where do we need collective healing?

Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Good News in the Fire".

Note: There were technical issues with the 11am worship service, part of this sermon was re-recorded later.

The scripture readings are Psalm 98 & Malachi 4:1-3 (Read by Linda Boyle)

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 16, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where is God inviting you to move from fear of scarcity to trusting in abundance?

Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Halloween Gets It Right".

The scripture readings are Psalm 145:1-5, 13b-21 & Haggai 1:15b-2:9

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 9, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Who are the holy ones who have gone before you?

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Captain Kirk, Billie Eilish, and Jesus".

The scripture readings are Ephesians 1:15-19 & Luke 6:17-31 (Read by Bill White)

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am All Saints' Day Worship Service on Sunday, November 2, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

In what ways does God's generosity inspire your own?

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation".

The scripture readings are Psalm 65:1-2, 9-13 & Joel 2:23-32 (Read by Bob Martin)

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 26, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

How does our church proclaim God's love to one another and to the world? How can you be part of the proclamation?

Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation".

The scripture readings are Genesis 32:22-31 & 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 19, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

For what are you grateful today?

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Gratitude".

The scripture readings are Psalm 111 & Luke 17:11-19

This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 12, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us as Pastors Stephanie, Moufid, and Abraham preach a three-part sermon entitled "BOLD Vision" from Sunday October 5, 2025. This special service brought together all 4 unique styles of worship at FPC Allentown.

The scripture readings are 2 Timothy 1:1-10 and Habakkuk 2:1-4 (Read in multiple languages by Bob Martin, Moufid Khoury, and Abraham Pa Cawi)

Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org