From Anticipation to Assignment

Christmas Eve Sermon by Rev. Dr. Dick Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10 pm Friday, December 24, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 2:1-14

Whose Child Is This?!

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
8 am Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sermon text: Matthew 1:1-25

The Shepherds Had an Angel

On Sunday, December 12, the Sanctuary Choir of Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA, presented its annual Christmas Cantata with orchestral accompaniment. Enjoy Barlow Bradford's "The Shepherds Had an Angel" in place of a sermon this week.

Are You the One?

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, December 5, 2010

Sermon text: Matthew 11:2-11

Are You Sleeping?

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, November 28, 2010

Sermon text: Matthew 24:3, 36-44

An Odd Route to Glory

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, November 21, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 23:33-43

Living in the Meantime

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, November 14, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 21:5-19

You Belong Here

Sermon by Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes
Senior pastor at the Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA
and Consecration Sunday guest preacher at
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
11 am Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sermon text: Acts 4:32-37

A Wee Bit of Gratitude

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, October 31, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 19:1-10

Practical Saints

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 6:20-31

Rev. Marie Buffaloe's prayer of thanksgiving and remembrance for the saints follows the sermon.

Do Not Lose Heart

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, October 17, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 18:1-8

Welcoming Those on the Edge

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, October 10, 2010

Sermon by Veeda Javaid

Sermon by Veeda Javaid, Executive Director, Presbyterian Education Board
Scripture read by Rev. Dick Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, October 3, 2010

Sermon text: passages from Acts 1

Faith for Dying, Faith for Living

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sermon text: John 10:1-5, 14-16, 27-30 and Daniel 3:13-20

Table Turner

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, September 19, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 16:19-31

Ahh...The Joy of Being Found

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 15:1-10

A Time to Do

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, September 5, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 10:29-37

God's Plan for Your Life

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, August 29, 2010

Sermon text: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Joining Jesus' Party

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 14:1, 7-14

God's Kingdom: Joy and Responsibility

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, August 15, 2010

Sermon text: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

What to Do After Climbing Down the Tree

New Testament reading of Luke 19:1-10 (the story of Zaccheus) by lay reader Matt George

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
8 am Sunday, August 8, 2010

Old Testament reading: Micah 2:1-2, 9 and 6:6-8

Waiting in an Instant World

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, August 1, 2010

Sermon text: Habakkuk 2:1-4, 3:17-19, Romans 1:16-17

What Kind of Vacation This Year?

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sermon text: Exodus 20:8-11

Measuring Up

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, July 11, 2010

Sermon text: Amos 5:21-24, 7:7-9

The Truth - In You

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, July 4, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 10:1-11; 16-20

"Remembering the Power of God"

Today's post includes "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," sung by Gwendolyn Bowers.

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor, follows the song.

Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, June 27, 2010

Sermon text: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-15

Thirst Quencher

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, June 10, 2010

Sermon text: Psalm 42 and 43

Seeing What Jesus Sees

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, June 13, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 7:36 - 8:3

Managing Our Gifts

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, June 6, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 12:13-20

Thinking Trinity

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, May 30, 2010

Sermon text: Revelation 4

Spirit Crowd

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, May 23, 2010

Sermon text: Acts 2:1-21

Spirit Help

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, May 9, 2010

Sermon text: John 14:18-29

Change by God

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, May 2, 2010

Sermon text: Acts 9:1-6

Church or Museum?

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, April 25, 2010

Sermon text: Psalm 23

Youth Sunday Message

Today's message is a short skit presented by the senior class.
Narration by Jaclyn Gyger. Message by Carolyn Day.

Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sermon text: John 21:1-19

Easter Evening Forgiveness

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday: April 11, 2010

Sermon text: John 20:19-31

Lingering at Easter

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
11 am Easter Sunday: April 4, 2010

Sermon text: John 20:1-18

Saving Love

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, March 21, 2010

Sermon text: Philippians 3:4b-14

A New Creation

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sermon text: II Corinthians 5:16-21

Blessed to be a Blessing

Sermon by Rev. Rob Weingartner
Executive Director, The Outreach Foundation
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, March 7, 2010

Sermon text: Acts 1:6-11

Judgment and Tears

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, February 28, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 13:31-35

Stolen Identity

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sermon text: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Blessed Confusion

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, February 14, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 9:28-36

Fishing Dangers

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, February 7, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 5:1-11

Pass It On

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, January 31, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 4:14-21

Stained Glass Saints

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, January 24, 2010

Sermon text: Isaiah 60:1-6

Abundant Gifts

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, January 17, 2010

Sermon text: John 2:1-11

Seeing Beyond our Expectations

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard Houtz, Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, January 10, 2010

Sermon text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Aha!

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Marie Buffaloe, Parish Associate Pastor
Derry Presbyterian Church
Hershey, Pennsylvania
10:30 am Sunday, January 3, 2010

Sermon text: Matthew 2:1-12