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Week beginning August 29, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin September 5, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 12:13-21

Life Isn't Stuff (so don't worship Stuff) Ligon Duncan

Colossians 1:21-23

Keeping the Gospel in Focus Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning August 22, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin           August  29, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas

Hebrews 12:1-3

Encouragement for the Weary: It's All about Jesus Derek Thomas

Romans 1:16-17

The Power of the Gospel: For the World Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning August 15, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            August  22, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 12:4-7

What Our Tongues Tell Ligon Duncan

1 Peter 1:7

The Gospel Centered Life (9): Gospel Beauty: Holiness Jeremy Smith
 

Week beginning August 8, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            August  15, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 12:4-7

No Fear Ligon Duncan

Luke 18:9-14

The Gospel Centered Life (8): Gospel Focus: Avoiding Pharisaism Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning August 1, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            August  8, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 12:1-3

The Leven of Hypocrisy Ligon Duncan

Galatians 2:15-3:9

The Gospel Centered Life (7): Gospel Continuity: Gospel Grammar Jeremy Smith
 

Week beginning July 25, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            August  1, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas

1 Kings 22:34

There Is No Such Thing As Chance. Or Is There? Derek Thomas

Ephesians 2:8-9

The Gospel Centered Life (6): Gospel Entry: Grace Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning July 18, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            July  25, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:37-54

A Very Awkward Dinner Conversation Ligon Duncan

 

The Gospel Centered Life (5): Gospel Foundations: Perfect Savior Jeremy Smith
 

Week beginning July 11, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            July  18, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:37-54

A Very Awkward Dinner Conversation Ligon Duncan

Romans 3:9-20

The Gospel Centered Life (4): Gospel Foundations: Sinful Man Jeremy Smith
 

Week beginning July 4, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            July  11, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:29-36

How Are Your Eyes Ligon Duncan

Isaiah 6

The Gospel Centered Life (3): Gospel Foundations: Holy God Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning June 27, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            July  4, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:14-28

Jesus: Ruler of the Ruler of Demons Ligon Duncan

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

The Gospel Centered Life (2): What the Gospel Is Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning June 20, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            June 27, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:5-13

Don't Stop Praying (and if you have, start again) Ligon Duncan

The Gospel-Centered Life

What the Gospel Isn't Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning June 13, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            June 20, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:1-4

How To Pray (5): Deliver Us Ligon Duncan

2 Samuel 1

Epitaph for the Fallen Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning June 6, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            June 13, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:1-4

How To Pray(4): Forgive Us Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 31

The King is Dead. Long Live the King Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning May 30, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            June 6, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:1-4

How To Pray(3): Daily Bread Ligon Duncan

1 Corinthians 9

Counterintuitive Christian Living Jeremy Smith
 

Week beginning May 23, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            May 30, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:1-4

How To Pray(2): Kingdom Come Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 29

David's Trial Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning May 16, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            May 23, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 11:1-4

How To Pray(1): Holy Father Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 28

Witches Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning May 9, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            May 16, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 10:38-42

It's Not about Martha. It's about You Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 27

Lying Your Way Out of Trouble Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning May 2, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            May 9, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 10:25-37

What Shall I Do to Inherit Eternal Life? Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 26

A Flea that Refuses to Bite Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning April 25, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            May 2, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 10:17-24

Hidden and Revealed Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 25

A Fool With Too Much Money Made to Look Better by a Smart Wife Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning April 18, 2010

The First Epistle
Sunday Bulletin            April 25, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas

1 Peter 5:6-11

Burdens Lifted at Calvary Derek Thomas

1 Samuel 24

A Call of Nature vs. A Call of God Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning April 11, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin            April 18, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 10:1-16

Sent Out Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 23

Man Does This - God Does That Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning April 4, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin            April 11, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

1 Peter 1:3-5

Born Anew to Hope Through The Resurrection Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 22

Adullam's Cave Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning March 28, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin            April 4, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:57-62

The Cost of Discipleship Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 21

Disposable Pleasures or A Meaningful Pursuit Justin Pillsbury
 

Week beginning March 21, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             March 28, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas

Galatians 6:14

Gazing at the Cross Derek Thomas

1 Samuel 21

On the Run Without My Wheaties Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning March 14, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             March 21, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:45-56

Who Is The Greatest Ligon Duncan

John 20:19-23

Peace Be With You Jeremy Smith
 

Week beginning March 7, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             March 14, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:37-45

Amazed By The Greatness Of God Ligon Duncan

Colossians 3:16

Why We Sing (And How It Helps Us) Ligon Duncan
 

Week beginning February 28, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             March 7, 2010
Sunday Sermon   David Robertson

1 John 1:5-7

God is Light - Walk in the Light David Robertson

1 John 2:1-2

The Heart of the Gospel David Robertson
 

Week beginning February 21, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             February 28, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Joseph Wheat

Luke 5:1-11

When An Experience Becomes A Purpose Joseph Wheat

1 Samuel 20

Loyalty:  A Christ-like Virtue Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning February 14, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             February 21, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:28-36

The New Exodus Ligon Duncan

Colossians 1:3-13

We Thank God For You Nate Shurden
 

Week beginning February 7, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             February 14, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:23-27

The First Lesson in Christ's School of Discipleship Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 19

The Saints and the Providence of God Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning January 31, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             February 7, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Mike Milton

1 Corinthians 16:13-14; 1 Peter 2:9-12, 3:7

Quit Ye Like Men, A Call to Biblical Manhood Mike Milton

1 Samuel 18

Friends Forever Derek Thomas
 

Week beginning January 24, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             January 31, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:18-22

Confession, Christ, Cross, Constraint Ligon Duncan

Revelation 12:7-12

The Defeated, Disbarred, and Diabolical Accuser Jeremy Smith

Calling All Men
Join Us For

2010 MID-SOUTH MEN'S RALLY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, JACKSON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010

DOCTOR MICHAEL A. MILTON
Dr. Micael A. Milton
President
James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of Pastoral Theology
Reformed Theological Seminary
Charlotte, North Carolina

(Ph.D., The University of Wales; M. Div., Knox Theological Seminary; B.A., Mid America Nazarene University; Diploma, The Defense Foreign Language Institute)

Dr. Michael A. Milton serves as President and James M. Baird Professor of Pastoral Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte.  He is also the Interim President of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida.
Previously Dr. Milton served as the 12th pastor in 170 years at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  His ministerial record also includes planting and pastoring churches in Kansas and Georgia, and founding a Christian school in Overland Park, Kansas.

Dr. Milton's personal story of moving from orphan and prodigal son, to understanding God's grace and receiving his adoption through Jesus Christ, informs his frequent motif for offering Christ's healing to a broken generation.

In addition, Dr. Milton holds a commission in the U.S. Army Reserves and currently serves as a chaplain to the 108th Division.  Prior to entering the ministry, Dr. Milton was a manager for two Fortune 500 organizations and was a top-secret linguist in the U.S. Navy.

As president of RTS, Dr. Milton maintains a full schedule of preaching and teaching in churches, and at seminaries and conferences.  An author of numerous books, his latest publication is Small Things, Big Things:  Inspiring Stories of God's Grace (P&R).  He is also a singer-songwriter with two recordings, the latest being Follow Your Call (Music for Missions).  Dr. Milton is heard in select markets in the U.S. and across the Internet radio on his multi-media ministry, The Call with Mike Milton.  Dr. Milton and his wife, Mae, and their son reside in the Charlotte area.

Schedule

5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Dinner Served in Miller Hall, bookstore open

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   Session I

7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Break, refreshments in Miller Hall, bookstore open

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   Session II

No advance registration is necessary, and there is no charge for the rally or the dinner.  A freewill offering will be taken during the service.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1390 NORTH STATE STREET
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI  39202
(601) 353-8316
shannonc@fpcjackson.org

Week beginning January 17, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             January 24, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Derek Thomas

1 Samuel 17

David and Goliath:  Getting Past The Story - Almost! Derek Thomas

Mark 1:14-15

Foggy Mirrors Billy Joseph
 

Week beginning January 10, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             January 17, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:10-17

Jesus Is More Than Enough Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 16

Cardiac Arrest Derek Thomas
 
 

Calling All Men
Join Us For

2010 MID-SOUTH MEN'S RALLY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, JACKSON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010

DOCTOR MICHAEL A. MILTON
Dr. Micael A. Milton
President
James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of Pastoral Theology
Reformed Theological Seminary
Charlotte, North Carolina

(Ph.D., The University of Wales; M. Div., Knox Theological Seminary; B.A., Mid America Nazarene University; Diploma, The Defense Foreign Language Institute)

Dr. Michael A. Milton serves as President and James M. Baird Professor of Pastoral Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte.  He is also the Interim President of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida.
Previously Dr. Milton served as the 12th pastor in 170 years at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  His ministerial record also includes planting and pastoring churches in Kansas and Georgia, and founding a Christian school in Overland Park, Kansas.

Dr. Milton's personal story of moving from orphan and prodigal son, to understanding God's grace and receiving his adoption through Jesus Christ, informs his frequent motif for offering Christ's healing to a broken generation.

In addition, Dr. Milton holds a commission in the U.S. Army Reserves and currently serves as a chaplain to the 108th Division.  Prior to entering the ministry, Dr. Milton was a manager for two Fortune 500 organizations and was a top-secret linguist in the U.S. Navy.

As president of RTS, Dr. Milton maintains a full schedule of preaching and teaching in churches, and at seminaries and conferences.  An author of numerous books, his latest publication is Small Things, Big Things:  Inspiring Stories of God's Grace (P&R).  He is also a singer-songwriter with two recordings, the latest being Follow Your Call (Music for Missions).  Dr. Milton is heard in select markets in the U.S. and across the Internet radio on his multi-media ministry, The Call with Mike Milton.  Dr. Milton and his wife, Mae, and their son reside in the Charlotte area.

Schedule

5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Dinner Served in Miller Hall, bookstore open

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   Session I

7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Break, refreshments in Miller Hall, bookstore open

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   Session II

No advance registration is necessary, and there is no charge for the rally or the dinner.  A freewill offering will be taken during the service.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1390 NORTH STATE STREET
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI  39202
(601) 353-8316
shannonc@fpcjackson.org

Week beginning January 3, 2010

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             January 10, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 9:1-9

He Called.  He Gave.  He Sent. Ligon Duncan

1 Samuel 15

A Serious Blow to Self Esteem:  God Says No Derek Thomas

 

Calling All Men
Join Us For

2010 MID-SOUTH MEN'S RALLY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, JACKSON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010

DOCTOR MICHAEL A. MILTON
Dr. Micael A. Milton
President
James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of Pastoral Theology
Reformed Theological Seminary
Charlotte, North Carolina

(Ph.D., The University of Wales; M. Div., Knox Theological Seminary; B.A., Mid America Nazarene University; Diploma, The Defense Foreign Language Institute)

Dr. Michael A. Milton serves as President and James M. Baird Professor of Pastoral Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte.  He is also the Interim President of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida.
Previously Dr. Milton served as the 12th pastor in 170 years at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  His ministerial record also includes planting and pastoring churches in Kansas and Georgia, and founding a Christian school in Overland Park, Kansas.

Dr. Milton's personal story of moving from orphan and prodigal son, to understanding God's grace and receiving his adoption through Jesus Christ, informs his frequent motif for offering Christ's healing to a broken generation.

In addition, Dr. Milton holds a commission in the U.S. Army Reserves and currently serves as a chaplain to the 108th Division.  Prior to entering the ministry, Dr. Milton was a manager for two Fortune 500 organizations and was a top-secret linguist in the U.S. Navy.

As president of RTS, Dr. Milton maintains a full schedule of preaching and teaching in churches, and at seminaries and conferences.  An author of numerous books, his latest publication is Small Things, Big Things:  Inspiring Stories of God's Grace (P&R).  He is also a singer-songwriter with two recordings, the latest being Follow Your Call (Music for Missions).  Dr. Milton is heard in select markets in the U.S. and across the Internet radio on his multi-media ministry, The Call with Mike Milton.  Dr. Milton and his wife, Mae, and their son reside in the Charlotte area.

Schedule

5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Dinner Served in Miller Hall, bookstore open

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   Session I

7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Break, refreshments in Miller Hall, bookstore open

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   Session II

No advance registration is necessary, and there is no charge for the rally or the dinner.  A freewill offering will be taken during the service.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1390 NORTH STATE STREET
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI  39202
(601) 353-8316
shannonc@fpcjackson.org


 

Week beginning December 27, 2009

The First Epistle  
Sunday Bulletin             December 3, 2010
Sunday Sermon   Ligon Duncan

Luke 8:40-56

Are You Laughing or Amazed Ligon Duncan

2 Peter 3:18

The Last Words for the Last Sunday of the Year Derek Thomas

 

*Note:  The Church Offices will be closed December 24, 25 and January 1, 2010.

The First Epistle will not publish the weeks of Christmas or New Year's.  The deadline for submitting information for the January 8, 2010 First Epistle is December 31, 2009.  If you have questions, please contact Betsy McCullough at 601-924-0575 or email betsy1@comcast.net



 




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