Solely Sermons | How To Find Real Belonging In A Lonely World #belonging #relationships #sermon
April 12, 2026 • James Wilson Jr. • Acts 2:42–47
Sermon Series: Real Relationships
Sermon: Who's at the Table?
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Preacher: James Wilson Jr.
We are more connected than ever, yet many still feel deeply alone. Real relationships require more than just passing interactions and surface-level chats. Discover how slowing down and pulling up a seat at the table can transform isolation into genuine belonging. By embracing a messy, imperfect community, we open ourselves up to God's profound healing and spiritual formation. Pull up a chair and discover the life-changing power of shared life. #Community #SpiritualGrowth #Belonging
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT
Reflect on the idea that true community requires slowing down to share life and letting the Spirit form you, rather than just passively taking in information. Ask yourself who you are making room for at your table in your daily life. Gathering with messy, imperfect people often reveals your own flaws, but it also opens the door to God's deep healing. Consider if you will stay at the table when relationships get uncomfortable. Remember that when grace becomes visible in your actions, others naturally want to pull up a chair and join the family. Take time to think about how your life is showing His grace to those who feel left out.
SERMON SERIES
Real Relationships | Spring 2026 Sermon Series
We are made in the image of a relational God. We are made for connection. Whether it's family or friendship, marriage, parenting, work, and everyday interactions; how we relate to others is an opportunity to reflect God in the world. Join us beginning 4/12/26 as we begin to explore God’s design for human connection and what it looks like to follow Jesus in the relationships that shape our lives. #realrelationships
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Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
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Live Worship Replay | Who's at the Table?
April 12, 2026 • James Wilson Jr. • Acts 2:42–47
Sermon Series: Real Relationships
Sermon: Who's at the Table?
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Preacher: James Wilson Jr.
We are more connected than ever, yet many still feel deeply alone. Real relationships require more than just passing interactions and surface-level chats. Discover how slowing down and pulling up a seat at the table can transform isolation into genuine belonging. By embracing a messy, imperfect community, we open ourselves up to God's profound healing and spiritual formation. Pull up a chair and discover the life-changing power of shared life. #Community #SpiritualGrowth #Belonging
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT
Reflect on the idea that true community requires slowing down to share life and letting the Spirit form you, rather than just passively taking in information. Ask yourself who you are making room for at your table in your daily life. Gathering with messy, imperfect people often reveals your own flaws, but it also opens the door to God's deep healing. Consider if you will stay at the table when relationships get uncomfortable. Remember that when grace becomes visible in your actions, others naturally want to pull up a chair and join the family. Take time to think about how your life is showing His grace to those who feel left out.
SERMON SERIES
Real Relationships | Spring 2026 Sermon Series
We are made in the image of a relational God. We are made for connection. Whether it's family or friendship, marriage, parenting, work, and everyday interactions; how we relate to others is an opportunity to reflect God in the world. Join us beginning 4/12/26 as we begin to explore God’s design for human connection and what it looks like to follow Jesus in the relationships that shape our lives.
CONNECT WITH APC
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https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
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Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Adult Education | The Prayer Course | Week 2
April 12, 2026 • Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck • Psalm 8
Adult Education Series: The Prayer Course
Sundays March 29 - May 17, 2026 (except for Easter Sunday, April 5th 2026)
Week 2
ADULT EDUCATION SERIES
Join us as Pete Greig - British pastor, author and founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement - helps us grow and deepen our prayer life. Together we will explore why and how we pray, different forms of prayer and what to do when our prayers seem to go unanswered.
Learn more about The Prayer Course at https://prayercourse.org/
Learn more about 24-7 Prayer at https://http://www.24-7prayer.com/
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
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Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Live Worship Replay | Easter Sunday 2026
April 5, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson • Ezekiel 36:26–28
Easter Sunday 2026 - 9:00am EDT
Sermon: Our New Heart
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Have you ever had your heart checked by the Great Physician? Spiritual heart disease creeps in when we lose sync with God, hardening us with anger, greed, and jealousy. Yet, there is profound hope found in a divine heart transplant. Through the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus offers a brand new heart that aligns our deepest desires with His. Discover how a resurrected life can transform everything! #EasterHope #NewHeart #ResurrectionPower #FaithJourney
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT:
God promises to replace our hardened, spiritually diseased hearts with new hearts that beat in rhythm with His. Take time to consider the current condition of your heart and ask yourself if you are ready for the Great Physician to heal it. Through His resurrection, Jesus offers us a spiritual heart transplant to give us a brand new life. Reflect on how you will honor His sacrifice and care for the precious gift He has given you. Receiving a new heart from Christ naturally changes our desires, moving us from anger and greed to forgiveness and generosity. Examine where Jesus is leading you to experience true freedom and make bold changes in your life.
CONNECT WITH APC
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Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Solely Sermons | How Do You Fix A Broken Spiritual Heart? #Jesus
April 5, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson • Ezekiel 36:26–28
Easter Sunday 2026 - 9:00am EDT
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Sermon: Our New Heart
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/9mnhbwj
Have you ever had your heart checked by the Great Physician? Spiritual heart disease creeps in when we lose sync with God, hardening us with anger, greed, and jealousy. Yet, there is profound hope found in a divine heart transplant. Through the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus offers a brand new heart that aligns our deepest desires with His. Discover how a resurrected life can transform everything! #EasterHope #NewHeart #ResurrectionPower #FaithJourney
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT:
God promises to replace our hardened, spiritually diseased hearts with new hearts that beat in rhythm with His. Take time to consider the current condition of your heart and ask yourself if you are ready for the Great Physician to heal it. Through His resurrection, Jesus offers us a spiritual heart transplant to give us a brand new life. Reflect on how you will honor His sacrifice and care for the precious gift He has given you. Receiving a new heart from Christ naturally changes our desires, moving us from anger and greed to forgiveness and generosity. Examine where Jesus is leading you to experience true freedom and make bold changes in your life.
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
https://subsplash.com/allentownpresbyterianchu/app
Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Live Worship Replay | The Sin That Killed Jesus | Palm Sunday
March 29, 2026 • J.C. Fowler • John 12:12–19, Matthew 27:18, Titus 3:4, Romans 12:15, Proverbs 14:30
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Sermon: The Sin That Killed Jesus
Preacher: J.C. Fowler
SERMON SERIES
Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Since the early centuries of the church certain sins have come to be known as deadly. These persistent and pernicious behaviors, while not listed as a group in scripture, have a resonance and application that are timeless. Lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, wrath, gluttony continue to haunt the life of God’s people throughout the ages. This Lent we want to look at the attitudes that orient us toward these destructive behaviors, and how we as Christians can move beyond these to health. We need to have a heart checkup.
CONNECT WITH APC
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Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Overcome Envy with the Two Tracks of Kindness
March 29, 2026 • J.C. Fowler
Envy says: that’s not fair.
Kindness says: how can I respond?
Two tracks:
Track 1 → See someone’s hardship… and step in to help.
Track 2 → Recognize your blessing… and choose to share.
Envy resents. Kindness responds.
One closes your hands. The other opens your life.
So when that voice whispers “that’s not fair…”
let it lead you somewhere better.
Choose kindness.
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Sermon: The Sin That Killed Jesus
Preacher: J.C. Fowler
Watch the full sermon podcast: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/pnzq7zm
Jesus' Miracle of Abundance Revealed!
March 29, 2026 • J.C. Fowler
Abundant love...
The kind Jesus showed when He fed thousands—taking what seemed small and turning it into more than enough. That’s how He loves you. Not because you earned it. Not because you deserve it. But because He is good. His love multiplies. His grace overflows. His kindness has no end. So this Holy Week—lay down envy, receive His love, and live from abundance.
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Sermon: The Sin That Killed Jesus
Preacher: J.C. Fowler
Watch the full sermon podcast: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/pnzq7zm
Solely Sermons | The Sin That Killed Jesus #sermon #OvercomingEnvy
March 29, 2026 • J.C. Fowler • John 12:12–19, Matthew 27:18, Titus 3:4, Romans 12:15, Proverbs 14:30
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Sermon: The Sin That Killed Jesus
Preacher: J.C. Fowler
Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/nxhdrwh
Have you ever felt threatened by someone else's success? Explore the stark contrast between the joyful crowds welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem and the deep envy of the religious leaders. Envy tells us that God's blessings are a zero-sum game, but true kindness recognizes the endless abundance of His grace. Discover how resting in God's boundless love can replace jealousy with genuine peace. Tune in to uncover the antidote to envy and transform your heart. #PalmSunday #ChristianFaith #AbundantGrace
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT
Take time to reflect on the humble nature of Jesus and how His arrival challenges your personal expectations of God. Examine your own heart for signs of envy, specifically looking at whether you naturally resent the blessings of others or actively work for their good. Practice true kindness by finding ways to celebrate the success of the people around you. Finally, meditate on the endless abundance of God’s kingdom, reminding yourself that another person's blessing never diminishes yours, and allow His boundless love to bring lasting peace to your mind.
SERMON SERIES
Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Since the early centuries of the church certain sins have come to be known as deadly. These persistent and pernicious behaviors, while not listed as a group in scripture, have a resonance and application that are timeless. Lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, wrath, gluttony continue to haunt the life of God’s people throughout the ages. This Lent we want to look at the attitudes that orient us toward these destructive behaviors, and how we as Christians can move beyond these to health. We need to have a heart checkup.
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
https://subsplash.com/allentownpresbyterianchu/app
Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Adult Education Replay | The Prayer Course | Week 1
March 29, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Adult Education Series: The Prayer Course
Sundays March 29 - May 17, 2026 (except for Easter Sunday, April 5th 2026)
Week 1
ADULT EDUCATION SERIES
Join us as Pete Greig - British pastor, author and founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement - helps us grow and deepen our prayer life. Together we will explore why and how we pray, different forms of prayer and what to do when our prayers seem to go unanswered.
Learn more about The Prayer Course at https://prayercourse.org
Learn more about 24-7 Prayer at https://http://www.24-7prayer.com
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
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Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Solely Sermons | The Easy Road | How Can We Overcome Spiritual Laziness? #SpiritualGrowth
March 22, 2026 • Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck • Matthew 7:13–14, Proverbs 6:6–11, James 4:17
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Sermon: The Easy Road
Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck
Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/3x6k2gj
Sloth is not merely laziness, but a failure to do what is right. Discover how choosing short-term comfort leads to spiritual apathy, and learn how practicing diligence helps build healthy, life-giving habits. Take the harder road that leads to true freedom and peace. #SevenDeadlySins #sloth #OvercomingApathy
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT:
Reflect on the reality that sloth is more than just physical laziness; it is the active avoidance of doing what we know is right. Consider where you might be choosing short-term comfort over meaningful action in your own routine. Examine if mindless digital scrolling is masking a deeper spiritual apathy, and ask yourself how this consumption is affecting your relationship with God. Recognize that the antidote to spiritual avoidance is practicing diligence and taking the hard road that leads to life. Spend time identifying the difficult but necessary task God is calling you to tackle, and pray for His Holy Spirit to give you the strength to take the first step.
SERMON SERIES
Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Since the early centuries of the church certain sins have come to be known as deadly. These persistent and pernicious behaviors, while not listed as a group in scripture, have a resonance and application that are timeless. Lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, wrath, gluttony continue to haunt the life of God’s people throughout the ages. This Lent we want to look at the attitudes that orient us toward these destructive behaviors, and how we as Christians can move beyond these to health. We need to have a heart checkup.
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
https://subsplash.com/allentownpresbyterianchu/app
Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Adult Education Replay | God and the Flourishing of Community | Week 5
March 22, 2026 • Dr. Dennis Olson
Lenten Adult Ed Series: God and the Flourishing of Community - A Lenten Journey Through the Ten Commandments
Week 5
Leader: Dr. Dennis Olson, Princeton Theological Seminary Professor of Old Testament Theology - Retired
As a preparation for Holy Week and Easter, the season of Lent calls us as individuals and communities to repentance and renewal, a process of dying to old ways and being renewed to new life. The Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 call us to deepen our commitment to a gracious God whose desire is for the flourishing of life in community. Join us for a five part class with Princeton professor of Old Testament theology, Dr. Dennis Olson, who will explore the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 as important resources for a number of pressing issues of faith, life, community, and world today.
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Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
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Live Worship Replay | The Easy Road
March 22, 2026 • Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck • Matthew 7:13–14, Proverbs 6:6–11, James 4:17
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Sermon: The Easy Road
Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck
SERMON SERIES
Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Since the early centuries of the church certain sins have come to be known as deadly. These persistent and pernicious behaviors, while not listed as a group in scripture, have a resonance and application that are timeless. Lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, wrath, gluttony continue to haunt the life of God’s people throughout the ages. This Lent we want to look at the attitudes that orient us toward these destructive behaviors, and how we as Christians can move beyond these to health. We need to have a heart checkup.
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Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Stop Rotting!
March 15, 2026 • Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck
Often times we consider "rotting" to be rest. But you don’t need another hour of scrolling. You need real rest. The kind that actually restores your soul.
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Sermon: The Easy Road
Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck
Watch the full sermon podcast: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/bp2gny5
Spiritual Laziness: Are You Avoiding God & Community?
March 15, 2026 • Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck
Do you feel spiritually stuck? You might be experiencing "acedia," or spiritual laziness. Learn why we avoid being vulnerable with God and how to bring your whole soul back to worship.
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Sermon: The Easy Road
Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck
Watch the full sermon podcast: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/bp2gny5
Focus on Good: Watch Your Whole Life Improve Instantly!
March 15, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
You’re not as stuck as you think.
That pull toward things you know aren’t good for you? It doesn’t have to control you.
When you start shifting your focus—toward what’s healthy, what’s true, what actually gives life—something changes. Not overnight, but steadily. And in those moments where you decide, “I’m not going there… not doing that… not becoming that”— you’re not doing it alone. There’s a strength that meets you right in your weakness. And it’s more real than you think.
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 5: 27-30
Sermon: Warning Signs
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Watch the full sermon podcast: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/gdj34h8
Stop Coveting! Jesus' Truth on Lust & Desire
March 15, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
It starts small— just noticing. But then we linger. We dwell. We want to possess. That’s the shift. From appreciation to coveting. A good hunger, twisted. And suddenly we’re not moving toward God… we’re drifting away.
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 5: 27-30
Sermon: Warning Signs
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Watch the full sermon podcast: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/gdj34h8
Solely Sermons | What Does God Say About Unhealthy Desires? #OvercomingTemptation #Hope
March 15, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson • Matthew 5:27–30, Proverbs 4:20–27, Philippians 4:8–9, James 1:14
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 5: 27-30
Sermon: Warning Signs
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.http://subspla.sh/hxcq688
Our deepest cravings are often warning signs of a misdirected heart. Natural desires are a gift from God, but they become destructive when they turn into unhealthy obsessions. Exploring the roots of lust reveals how easily our hungers can be twisted. By recognizing red flags, establishing firm boundaries, and refocusing the mind on what is pure, true contentment becomes possible. Join us to align your deepest longings with His design. #OvercomingTemptation #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT
Take time to examine how God gave us natural and healthy desires, but lust misdirects those hungers toward the wrong things, and ask yourself what desires in your life might be pointing you away from Him. Since spiritual warning signs often appear before small compromises turn into destructive habits, consider if you are ignoring any red flags in your daily choices. Because overcoming temptation requires restraining negative influences and redirecting our minds toward what is pure, think about how you can set better boundaries to protect your heart.
SERMON SERIES
Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Since the early centuries of the church certain sins have come to be known as deadly. These persistent and pernicious behaviors, while not listed as a group in scripture, have a resonance and application that are timeless. Lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, wrath, gluttony continue to haunt the life of God’s people throughout the ages. This Lent we want to look at the attitudes that orient us toward these destructive behaviors, and how we as Christians can move beyond these to health. We need to have a heart checkup.
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
https://subsplash.com/allentownpresbyterianchu/app
Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Adult Education Replay | God and the Flourishing of Community | Week 4
March 15, 2026 • Dr. Dennis Olson
Lenten Adult Ed Series: God and the Flourishing of Community - A Lenten Journey Through the Ten Commandments
Week 4
Leader: Dr. Dennis Olson, Princeton Theological Seminary Professor of Old Testament Theology - Retired
As a preparation for Holy Week and Easter, the season of Lent calls us as individuals and communities to repentance and renewal, a process of dying to old ways and being renewed to new life. The Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 call us to deepen our commitment to a gracious God whose desire is for the flourishing of life in community. Join us for a five part class with Princeton professor of Old Testament theology, Dr. Dennis Olson, who will explore the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 as important resources for a number of pressing issues of faith, life, community, and world today.
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
https://subsplash.com/allentownpresbyterianchu/app
Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Live Worship Replay | Warning Signs
March 15, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson • Matthew 5:27–30, James 1:14, Proverbs 4:20–27, Philippians 4:8–9
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Matthew 5: 27-30
Sermon: Warning Signs
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Our deepest cravings are often warning signs of a misdirected heart. Natural desires are a gift from God, but they become destructive when they turn into unhealthy obsessions. Exploring the roots of lust reveals how easily our hungers can be twisted. By recognizing red flags, establishing firm boundaries, and refocusing the mind on what is pure, true contentment becomes possible. Join us to align your deepest longings with His design. #OvercomingTemptation #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT
Take time to examine how God gave us natural and healthy desires, but lust misdirects those hungers toward the wrong things, and ask yourself what desires in your life might be pointing you away from Him. Since spiritual warning signs often appear before small compromises turn into destructive habits, consider if you are ignoring any red flags in your daily choices. Because overcoming temptation requires restraining negative influences and redirecting our minds toward what is pure, think about how you can set better boundaries to protect your heart.
SERMON SERIES
Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Since the early centuries of the church certain sins have come to be known as deadly. These persistent and pernicious behaviors, while not listed as a group in scripture, have a resonance and application that are timeless. Lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, wrath, gluttony continue to haunt the life of God’s people throughout the ages. This Lent we want to look at the attitudes that orient us toward these destructive behaviors, and how we as Christians can move beyond these to health. We need to have a heart checkup.
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
https://subsplash.com/allentownpresbyterianchu/app
Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
Live Worship Replay | High Blood Pressure
March 8, 2026 • Rev. Dr Stephen Heinzel-Nelson • Ephesians 4:25–32, Matthew 5:21–22, Matthew 18:28–30
Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32
Sermon: High Blood Pressure
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson
Are you carrying the heavy burden of unresolved frustration? Anger acts like a spiritual heart disease, quietly damaging our connections with God and others. Discover how to break the exhausting cycle of bitterness and revenge through the challenging, yet beautiful, path of grace. Learn how embracing the radical forgiveness modeled by Jesus can set you completely free from past hurts. Join us to find true peace! #Forgiveness #OvercomingAnger #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #Healing
FAITHWORK ASSIGNMENT:
Take some time to evaluate your spiritual heart health by examining how anger might be damaging your connection with God and the people around you. Reflect on whether you are holding onto bitterness and unintentionally taking your frustrations out on innocent people. Finally, look to Jesus and the ultimate forgiveness He models for us. Ask God to reveal who you need to forgive, or who you need to ask for forgiveness, so you can break the cycle of hurt and experience true freedom.
SERMON SERIES
Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin
Since the early centuries of the church certain sins have come to be known as deadly. These persistent and pernicious behaviors, while not listed as a group in scripture, have a resonance and application that are timeless. Lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, wrath, gluttony continue to haunt the life of God’s people throughout the ages. This Lent we want to look at the attitudes that orient us toward these destructive behaviors, and how we as Christians can move beyond these to health. We need to have a heart checkup.
CONNECT WITH APC
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/
https://allentownpresbyterian.org/give
https://subsplash.com/allentownpresbyterianchu/app
Subscribe to the Solely Sermons Podcast on https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=pltxerjllx-sjzs8iex6cdf3feeryp6x00&feature=shared, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solely-sermons/id1819739417 or https://open.spotify.com/show/5x9dmpscj3yr07gla5j8cj
Phone: (609) 259-7289 | email: http://allentownpresbyterian.org/
WELCOME
Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?
IN-PERSON WORSHIP
If you are in the area, worship in person, Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 am (9:30 am only between Memorial Day and Labor Day), 20 High St. Allentown, NJ 08501
ONLINE WORSHIP
Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am ET (9:30am ET Memorial Day through Labor Day), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education streams live, on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am ET (September through May), in the app or at https://myapc.online.church/ for a more interactive experience.
Show your support for APC by liking, subscribing and sharing!
#Jesus #christian #sundayservice #liveworship #churchonline #sermon #faith #community #podcast #apcnj
