Sermons | NPC Dublin Ohio
by Northwest Presbyterian Church Dublin Ohio
The teaching and preaching ministry of Northwest Presbyterian Church in Dublin, Ohio. Our mission is to Celebrate the Gospel, remembering the Gospel through Christ-centered study, worship, and prayer, Connect in Community through fellowship, accountability, shepherding, and outreach, and Love Our City – sacrificial giving of time, treasure, and talents so that our city might flourish as a place where Jesus is known.
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The Gospel of the Servant King: "The Servant King’s Gracious Commission" | Mark 3:7-19
As crowds gather around Jesus, we see the extraordinary reach of his grace and healing power. We also see him call twelve ordinary men to be with him and to proclaim his good news. These encounters remind us that Christ's gracious welcome extends to people everywhere, and that our calling to…
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Missions Sunday | 2 Samuel 23:13-17
We're delighted to welcome Jay Eastman, NPC member and longtime mission partner serving in Berlin, as our guest preacher. Jay will turn our attention to 2 Samuel 23:13–17, drawing from the story of David and his mighty men to remind us of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our true King, and our...
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The Gospel of the Servant King: "The Lord of the Sabbath" | Mark 2:23-3:6
Jesus reminds us that the Sabbath was made for our good, a gift reflecting God’s kindness and his desire for us to experience rest, restoration and life. But the Sabbath also points us to something greater, Jesus himself, in whom we find true and lasting rest.
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The Gospel of the Servant King: "A Call, A Calling, A Clarification" | Mark 2:13-22
Jesus comes near to sinners, calls us by grace and invites us into a new life of following him.
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The Gospel of the Servant King: "Jesus and the Living Dead" | Mark 1:40-2:12
Jesus demonstrates his compassion and authority through encounters with two men, a leper and a paralytic. The two accounts reveal a Savior who is willing and able to receive needy people, make them clean and forgive their sins.
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Mark: The Gospel of the Servant King: "The Servant King’s Authoritative Word" | Mark 1:21-39
As Jesus begins his ministry, people are astonished by what they hear and see. He teaches with an authority unlike anyone they have known, and that authority is demonstrated as he commands unclean spirits, brings healing to the sick, and continues proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom. What...
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Mark: The Gospel of the Servant King: "Entering the Kingdom and Following the King" | Mark 1:14-20
We continue our new series, Mark: The Gospel of the Servant King with Pastor Patrick preaching from Mark 1:14–20, “Entering the Kingdom and Following the King.” Jesus begins his ministry with an announcement: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the...
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Mark: The Gospel of the Servant King: "The Beginning of the Good News" | Mark 1:1-15
We begin a new sermon series that will take us through the fall: Mark: The Gospel of the Servant King. Pastor Patrick will preach the sermon, “The Beginning of the Good News” from Mark 1:1–15. We’ll consider Jesus’ identity as the promised Christ and eternal Son of God, his significance as the…
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Next Steps Sunday: "Gospel Freedom For Anxious Followers" | Luke 10:38-42
In the familiar story of Mary and Martha, Jesus reminds us that even good and worthwhile service can distract us from what matters most.
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Studies in the Psalms: "The Divine Warrior is the Divine Rescuer" | Psalm 124
Pastor Chris shares the message "The Divine Warrior is the Divine Rescuer: A Song of Ascent to the Eternal City of Jerusalem." Come and hear how Psalm 124 teaches God’s people to humbly remain dependent on Him because He is trustworthy to deliver us from the challenges of life.
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Studies in the Psalms: "Directing our Eyes to the LORD: Finding Hope in Waiting" | Psalm 123
Student Ministries Director Seth Baysinger preaches the message “Directing Our Eyes to the LORD: Finding Hope in Waiting” from Psalm 123. The psalm gives voice to God's people when they've simply “had more than enough.” Rather than offering an easy resolution to suffering, the psalm invites us to...
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Studies in the Psalms: "A Joy-Generating Invitation" | Psalm 122
Pastor Dave's message “A Joy-Generating Invitation” from Psalm 122. It's an especially fitting psalm for this Sunday: "I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD!’” As we enjoy the changes to the place where we worship, Psalm 122 reminds us that our greatest joy is found...
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Studies in the Psalms: "The God of the Destination is also The God of the Journey" | Psalm 121
Dave Strausbaugh continues our Studies in the Psalms series. Life is full of unexpected turns, joys and disappointments, beginnings and endings. Psalm 121 lifts our eyes beyond our circumstances to the Lord, our faithful keeper. "The Lord is your keeper... The Lord will keep you from all evil; he...
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Studies in the Psalms: "Reorienting Grace in a Distressed World" | Psalm 120
Pastor Dave preaches the message “Reorienting Grace in a Distressed World” from Psalm 120, the first of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of pilgrimage psalms sung by God’s people as they journeyed to Jerusalem for worship. We'll consider how God meets his people in the midst of a world marked…
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Studies in the Psalms: "Word Delight: Joy When Life Isn’t Fair" | Psalm 119:161-176
Pastor Dave’s sermon, “Word Delight: Joy When Life Isn't Fair” focuses on vv. 161–176. In these closing verses, the psalmist speaks honestly about opposition, hardship, and the reality of living in a fallen world. Yet through it all, he continues to delight in God's Word, finding in it wisdom,...
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Studies in the Psalms: "The Word and Persevering Prayer" | Psalm 119:137-160
Life often feels uncertain, confusing, and even discouraging. Because God is perfectly righteous, eternally faithful, and true to His promises, we can continue to pray without losing heart. Together we'll consider how God's Word shapes our prayers, strengthens our hope and points us to Christ…
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Studies in the Psalms: "The Benefits of God’s Word: Guidance, Stability, Life, and Joy" | Psalm 119:105-136
Patrick Tebbano continues our summer series in the Psalms with a sermon from Psalm 119:105-136. In a dark and changing world, God’s word offers us true guidance, stability, life, and joy.
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Studies in the Psalms: "Holding onto the Covenant Words of the LORD" | Psalm 119:81-104
Patrick Lewis preaches the message, “Holding onto the Covenant Words of the LORD.” In this portion, we find the psalmist longing for God's salvation, clinging to his promises in affliction and discovering that God’s Word provides life, stability and wisdom in a changing world.
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Studies in the Psalms: "Psalm 87"
Guest preacher John Chung from Covenant Theological Seminary. John will preach from Psalm 87 that celebrates God's love for his city and his gracious invitation to people from every nation to become citizens of his kingdom.
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Studies in the Psalms: "God’s Word Works In Tough Moments" | Psalm 119:41-80
Pastor Dave preaches from Psalm 119:41–80, “God’s Word Works In Tough Moments.” Life often brings opposition, affliction, and seasons when we feel alone. In this portion of Psalm 119, the psalmist repeatedly turns to God’s promises and discovers that his Word provides courage when he is attacked,...
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Studies in the Psalms: "Open My Eyes" | Psalm 119:17-40
The psalmist prays, “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law” (v. 18). As we look at this passage together, we will be reminded that understanding, loving and following God's Word is not something we accomplish on our own. We need the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit…
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Studies in the Psalms: "The Way Out of a Happiness Crisis?" | Psalm 119:1-16
Pastor Dave preaches from Psalm 119:1–16, “The Way Out of a Happiness Crisis?” In a culture searching for happiness in countless places, Psalm 119 begins with a surprising claim: true blessedness is found in knowing God, seeking him wholeheartedly, and walking in his ways. Together we'll explore...
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Studies in the Psalms: "The Enduring Love of the LORD: A Song of Thanksgiving" | Psalm 118
Over the years, the Psalms have become an important part of our life together at NPC. They teach us how to pray, worship, lament, rejoice, hope, and trust God through the real experiences of life. They reveal the character of God, deepen our understanding of Christ, and help shape us as disciples...
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"The Beauty of Church Membership" | 1 Peter 2:4-10
It is a special opportunity to celebrate the beauty of what God is building in and through his church. Our message "The Grace of Church Membership" reminds us that the church is a people being built together in Christ as a “spiritual house.” As the apostle Peter writes, we are “living stones”…
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Generate: "Keep Building" | 1 Peter 2:4-10
We gather with thankful hearts as we celebrate God’s faithfulness through the completion of Generate, our building addition and renovation project! As exciting as new spaces can be, our focus is ultimately on something greater: the Lord’s ongoing work of building his church from generation to...
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"Light in Darkness" | Lamentations 3:22-24
Guest Preacher Paul Wolfe discusses suffering, the light in the darkness, and lamenting biblically.
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"Sharing His Death and Resurrection" | Philippians 3:8-11
Our message from Philippians 3:8–11, “Sharing His Death and Resurrection,” will explore what it truly means to know Christ. The apostle Paul reminds us that the Christian life is not centered on what we achieve, but on gaining Christ and being found in him. This means not only sharing in the…
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"Resurrection and Mission" | Luke 24:36-53
Our message from Luke 24:36–53 will explore how the risen Jesus meets his disciples in their fear and doubt, leads them into faith through his word, and sends them out as witnesses with the promise of his Spirit.
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"Is Easter Unbelievable?" | Luke 24:13-27
Our message from Luke 24:13–27, “Is Easter Unbelievable?”, will explore key questions surrounding the resurrection.
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Easter Sunday: "What If Easter Never Happened?" | Mark 16:1-3 and selected
Pastor Dave's message, “What If Easter Never Happened?” invites us to consider just how central the resurrection is to our faith and to our lives.
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Good Friday: "Why Was the Death of Jesus Good for God’s People?" | Hebrews 9:11-14
Pastor Chris preaches the message "Why Was the Death of Jesus Good for God’s People?" from Hebrews 9:11-14. God teaches his people about the purpose and meaning of Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross, which provides us eternal access to God and enables us to serve him with a clear conscience.
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Gospel Priorities in the Last Days: "Fostering Spiritual Resilience in the Last Days" | 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Our message will look at what it means to keep following Christ when life is hard. In the midst of desertion, difficulty, and changing circumstances, Paul models what it looks like to remain faithful to Christ. Together we’ll consider what it means to foster spiritual resilience in the last days...
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Gospel Priorities: "The Paradoxical Priority of Preaching the Word" | 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Paul gives a clear and urgent charge: “preach the word.” In a world that often resists truth and follows its own desires, God calls his people to remain steady, faithful, and grounded in the gospel. Even through difficult days, we are reminded that Christ has conquered sin and death, and nothing...
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Gospel Priorities in the Last Days: "Word Priority for Profitable Ministry" | 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Pastor Dave’s message “Word Priority for Profitable Ministry" will come from 2 Timothy 3, where Paul reminds Timothy that life in the “last days” will be marked by confusion, self-centeredness, and false teaching. Yet in the midst of these challenges, God provides something sure and powerful for...
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Gospel Priorities in the Last Days: "How to Thrive in the Last Days" | 2 Timothy 3:1-17
Pastor Dave reminds us how we can thrive in the last days, avoiding the hopeless messages from those who aren't thriving, and seeking wise, Word-empowered ministry.
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The Sacraments: The Lord's Supper
We conclude our brief two-part series on The Sacraments as we turn our attention to The Lord’s Supper. In this meal, Christ gives us a sign and seal of our fellowship with him and the blessings that are ours through his finished work. The Lord’s Supper points us to his sacrifice on the cross,...
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The Sacrament of Baptism–A Wholistic Biblical Understanding
God makes promises to his people, and he keeps them. We reflect on the beauty of baptism and the covenant faithfulness of our God. As His people and their children are formally initiated into the church through this sacrament, they acknowledge the promises of a covenant-making and…
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Gospel Priorities in the Last Days: "Cutting the Word Straight: Personal Ministry That Makes a Difference" | 2 Timothy 2:14-26
The apostle Paul urges Timothy to guard the church by teaching the truth clearly, avoiding quarrelsome distractions, and rightly handling the word of God so that the gospel is not distorted, keeping focused on the main thing and being prepared for honorable service (see 2 Tim. 2:14-26).
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Gospel Priorities in the Last Days: "A Gospel Worth Entrusting to Others" | 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Pastor Dave preaches the sermon, “A Gospel Worth Entrusting to Others,” from 2 Timothy 2:1–13.
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Gospel Priorities in the Last Days: "A Deposit Worth Guarding" | 2 Timothy 1:8-18
In a world where fear, pressure, and discouragement can easily shape us, this passage is a timely call to believers: don’t be ashamed of Christ, instead, stand with quiet courage and share in suffering for the gospel by the strength God supplies.
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Gospel Priorities in the Last Days: "The Promise of Life" | 2 Timothy 1:1-7
We begin our study on Paul's letter to Timothy, as he imparts his final words of instruction to his spiritual son.
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"Grace upon Grace" | John 1:16
John 1:16: “From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” We reflect on the truth that the grace that Jesus shows his people is matched only by the magnitude of his glory. And because the glory of Christ is inexhaustible, so is his grace toward us. John reminds us that we are…
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Is Christmas Unbelievable?
Is Christmas Unbelievable? by Rebecca McLaughlin was written especially for people who are curious about faith—or for those who care about someone who is. On Christmas Eve, we made copies available for those who are exploring and for others who may want to share one with someone in their life who...
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Christmas Eve: "The Word Worth Knowing" | John 1:1-18
The Word is a divine Person—with a name—who perfectly reveals God the Father. Christmas is not simply about a message, but about a Person who has come near to make God known.
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Advent IV : "Real Rest For The Exhausted" | Isaiah 11:10-12:6
In a season when many of us feel tired or stretched thin, God invites his people into a true and lasting rest, a rest we receive with gratitude and proclaim with joy. Isaiah reminds us, “The LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation… Give thanks to the LORD, call upon…
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Advent III : "A King for the Worst Case Scenario" | Isaiah 11:1-10
Because God works in worst case scenarios, we can wait with courage.
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Advent II: "The Promised King Brings Peace to His People" | Isaiah 9: 1-7
Peace comes through the promised King and His promised Kingdom; we see that by looking at the King’s promise, his character and his rule. “… Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end…” Isaiah 9:1-7
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Advent I: "The Wonder of Advent" | Judges 13
Advent is from a Latin term which means "coming". On this first Sunday of Advent, we celebrate our Savior's coming to earth and look forward to his coming again. The story of Samson wonderfully points to the Messiah's coming. It also raises an important question: What more than anything else…
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Stand Firm: "Standing Together in the Strength of the Lord" | I Peter 5:6-11
Since our adversary prowls around “seeking someone to devour,” we must know who he is, what he does, and be prepared to stand firm in our faith.
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Stand Firm: "For It Is Time For Judgment, Beginning With The Household Of God" | I Peter 5:1-5
God refines the church by identifying and commanding the humble character of the Church’s faithful shepherds and the humble responses of the Church’s true sheep. So I exhort the elders … shepherd the flock … exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for...
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