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2026/10/25

A sermon on 2 Samuel 11 and 12 and Psalm 51, preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on October 25, 2026

Chosen and Choosing

2026/10/18

A sermon on selected verses from Joshua 24, preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on October 18, 2026

Daring to Trust

2026/10/04

A sermon on selected verses from Exodus 14, preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on October 4, 2026

More than Footprints

2026/09/27

A sermon on Genesis 39, preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on September 27, 2026

Be You a Blessing

2026/09/20

A sermon on Genesis 12:1-9, preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on September 20, 2026

God Can Do It with a Broken Heart

2026/09/13

A sermon on selected verses from Genesis 6, 8, & 9, preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on September 13, 2026

Curious Kids: Where Do God and Jesus Live?

2026/08/30

This sermon on Revelation 21:1-6, was preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on August 30, 2026. This is the fourth sermon in our summer series entitled "Curious Kids" which is built from questions asked by children in our congregation.

Curious Kids: How Does God Make Prayers Come True?

2026/08/23

This sermon on Matthew 6:5-15, was preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on August 23, 2026. This is the fourth sermon in our summer series entitled "Curious Kids" which is built from questions asked by children in our congregation.

Curious Kids: How is God with All the Children at the Same Time?

2026/08/16

This sermon on 1 John 3:1; 4:7-12, was preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on August 16, 2026. This is the third sermon in our summer series entitled "Curious Kids" which is built from questions asked by children in our congregation.

Curious Kids: How Does God Make Everything?

2026/08/09

This sermon on Genesis 2:4b-7 was preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on August 9, 2026. This is the second sermon in our summer series entitled "Curious Kids" which is built from questions asked by children in our congregation.

The Power of Casseroles

2026/07/19

A sermon on Acts 4:23-37, in conversation with Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life by MaryAnn McKibben Dana preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on July 19, 2026

Beheld and Beholding

2026/07/12

A sermon on Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18, in conversation with Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life by MaryAnn McKibben Dana preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on July 12, 2026

God's Honest Truth

2026/07/05

A sermon on John 14:1-10, in conversation with Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life by MaryAnn McKibben Dana preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on July 5, 2026

Plate-Spinning and Sabbath-Keeping

2026/06/28

A sermon on Exodus 20:8-11, in conversation with Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life by MaryAnn McKibben Dana preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on June 28, 2026

Hermit Crabs and Holy Courage

2026/06/21

A sermon on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 in conversation with Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life by MaryAnn McKibben Dana preached by the Rev. Ellen Crawford True for worship with First Presbyterian Church in Concord, NC on June 21, 2026