Sermons @ FPC Tacoma

Pray In This Way

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:39:30 GMT

The Hardest Gift

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:09:24 GMT

The Limits Of Science

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:35:55 GMT

God & Politics

First Presbyterian Church — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:41:59 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 8:1-21, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11:00am service on August 30, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Safe Sex?

First Presbyterian Church — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:13:49 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 6:20-35, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11:00am service on August 23, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Good Advice

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:15:27 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 6:1-19, was presented by Elder Matt Pickard during the 11:00 service on August 16, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

The Anatomy of Discipleship

First Presbyterian Church — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:19:27 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 4:20-27, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11:00am service on August 9, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Passing on Wisdom

First Presbyterian Church — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:43:56 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 4:1-9; 25-27, was presented by Dr. Jim Thoburn during the 11:00am service on August 2, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

The Abundance of Wisdom

First Presbyterian Church — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:04:21 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 3:13-20, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 8:28am service on July 26, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Where the Rubber Meets The Road

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:07:32 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 3:1-12, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service on July 19, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

The Pursuit of Wisdom

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:43:50 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 2:1-15, was presented by Dr. Jim Thoburn during the 11am service on July 12, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Wise Choices

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:09:23 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 1:8-33, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service on July 5, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Words of Wisdom

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:07:54 GMT

This sermon based on Proverbs 1:1-17, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service on June 28, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Heavenly Marriage

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:03:38 GMT

This sermon based on Psalm 133, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service on June 21, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Radical Forgiveness

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:16:54 GMT

This sermon based on Matthew 18:21-35, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service on June 14, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Think Small

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:19:27 GMT

This sermon, based on Matthew 18:1-5, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on May 31, 2009 during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma.

A Call to Action

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:13:47 GMT

This sermon based on 1 Kings 19:9-18 was presented by First Presbyterian Church Tacoma Youth Director, Alastair Moyer, on May 24, 2009 during the 11am service.

The Uniqueness of Christ

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:00:16 GMT

This sermon based on Matthew 17:1-8 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on May 17, 2009, during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Following Jesus

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:38:30 GMT

This sermon based on Matthew 16:24-28, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on May 10, 2009 (Mother's Day) at 1st Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Disappointing Jesus

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:26:51 GMT

This sermon, based on Matthew 16:1-12,was presented during the 8:30am service on May 3, 2009 by Dr. Eric Jacobsen at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma.

Outsider Faith

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:19:05 GMT

This sermon based on Matthew 15:21-28 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 8:30am service at First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma on April 26, 2009

Staying Fresh

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:02:33 GMT

This Sermon based on Matthew 15:1-9 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on April 19, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma during the 11am service.

Not In Vain

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:08:37 GMT

This sermon based on 1 Corinthians 15: 12-14 by Dr. Eric Jacobsen was presented during the Easter Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Palm Sunday

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:37:37 GMT

This sermon based on Matthew 21: 1-11 was presented during the 11am service at 1st Presbyterian Church Tacoma by Rev. Matthew Koenig of Seattle Pacific University on Palm Sunday, April 5th, 2009.

Courage

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:54:46 GMT

This sermon "Courage" based on Matthew 14:22-33 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service at 1st Presbyterian Church Tacoma on March 29, 2009

God's Economy

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:13:28 GMT

This sermon based on Matthew 14:1-21 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on March 22, 2009 at 1st Presbyterian Church Tacoma during the 11am service.

Seeing Clearly

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:30:31 GMT

This sermon based on Matthew 13:53-58 was presented by Dr. Jim Thoburn during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma on March 15, 2009.

Matthew 13:24-30 A Community of Sinners

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:16:07 GMT

This Sermon, "A community of Sinners" based on Matthew 13:24-30 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma on March 8, 2009

Faithful Planting 3/01/09

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:20:33 GMT

This sermon on Matthew 13: 1-9 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on March 1, 2009 during the 11am service at 1st Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Episode 90

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:16:08 GMT

This sermon, "Out of Poverty" based on Mark 12:38-44 was presented by pastoral intern Travis Fletcher on February 22, during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Power of Community

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:40:06 GMT

This sermon, "Power of Commmunity", based on Ephesians 6:21-24, was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on February 15, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma during the 11am service.

Spiritual Warfare

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:05:47 GMT

This sermon based on Ephesians 6:10-17 was presented by Dr. Eric O. Jacobsen on February 8, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Divine Order

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:54:36 GMT

This sermon based on Ephesians 6:1-9 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on February 1, 2009 during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Submit to One Another

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:35:26 GMT

This sermon based on Ephesians 5:21-33 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma on January 25, 2009.

Filled With the Spirit

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:00:03 GMT

This sermon, "Filled with the Spirit", based on Ephesians 5:15-20 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma on January 18, 2009.

Children of Light

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:40:59 GMT

Dr. Eric Jacobsen presented this sermon during the 11am worship service at First Presbyterian Churc Tacoma on January 11, 2009. Scripture text: Ephesians 5:3-14 and Psalm 29

Opening Instructions

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:13:03 GMT

This sermon was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma on January 4, 2009 during the 11 o'clock worship service. The scripture texts: Zech. 8:3-8, 12-13 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2

My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:52:14 GMT

This sermon was preached by Pastor Evan Lauer on December 28, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma

Counter Cultural Christmas

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:30:14 GMT

This sermon based on Luke 2:8-14 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on December 21, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Angel's Message (Luke 2:8-14)

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:35:07 GMT

This message by Dr. Jim Thoburn was presented during the December 14,2008 Christmas Pageant at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Blessed Be The Lord (Luke 1:67-80)

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:18:06 GMT

This sermon was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on December 7, 2008 during the 11:00am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Mary's Song (Luke 1:45-55)

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:52:38 GMT

Guest preacher, Matt Koenig, (Seattle Pacific University)presented this sermon on November 30, 2008 during the 11:00am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

The Christian's New Clothes (Ephesians 4:17-24)

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:44:41 GMT

This sermon was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on November 23, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma during the 11:00am service.

Managing Abundance (Deuteronomy 26:1-11)

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:29:31 GMT

This sermon was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on November 16, 2008 during the 11am service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

A Worthy Life (Ephesians 4:1-16)

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:19:07 GMT

This sermon "A Worthy Life" was presented by Travis Fletcher during the 11 o'clock service at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma on November 9, 2008.

Dangerous Detours

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:11:13 GMT

This sermon based on John 21:1-17 was presented by Edwin Martinez on November 2, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma during the 11 o'clock worship service. Edwin is a missionary with One Challenge, working in Latin America.

Rooted and Grounded Ephesians 3:14-21

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:50:36 GMT

This sermon was presented during the 11am service on October 26, 2008 by Dr. Eric Jacobsen at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

Unveiling the Mystery

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:16:57 GMT

This sermon from Ephesians 3:1-13 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11am worship hour on October 19, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma Washington.

Breaking Walls (Ephesians 2:11-22) 10/05/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:36:31 GMT

This sermon based on Ephesians 2:11-22 by Dr. Eric Jacobsen was presented on October 5, 2008 during the 11:00am worship service at First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma Washington.

From Death to Life (Ephesians 2:1-10) 09/28/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:16:36 GMT

This sermon from Ephesians 2:1-10 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on September 28, 2008 during the 11:00am worship service at First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma Washington.

A Prayer for Knowledge (Ephesians 1:15-23) 09/21/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:42:10 GMT

This sermon by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on Ephesians 1:15-23 was presented on September 21, 2008 during the 11:00 o'clock worship service at First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA.

Every Blessing In Christ (Eph 1:3-14) 09/14/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:21:31 GMT

This sermon, "Every Blessing in Christ" from Ephesians 1:3-14 was presented at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11:00 o'clock worship service on September 14, 2008.

Grace and Peace (Ephesians 1:1-2) 09/07/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:59:53 GMT

The first in a new sermon series from the book of Ephesians. Presented by Dr. Eric O. Jacobsen during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on September 7, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA.

"His Steadfast Love Endures Forever" (Psalm 136) 08/31/08

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:04:00 GMT

This sermon by the Rev. Dr. Eric O. Jacobsen is the last of our summer series on the Psalms. It was presented during the 11:00 a.m. worship hour on August 31, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

"Give Thanks to his Holy Name" (Psalm 30) 08/24/2008

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:11:15 GMT

This sermon on Psalm 30 was presented on August 24th, by Dr. Eric Jacobsen during the 11:00 a.m. worship hour at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.

"The Lord is My Shepherd" 08/10/2008

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:46:52 GMT

This sermon on Psalm 23 was presented by Dr. Eric Jacobsen on August 10, 2008, during the 11:00 a.m. Worship hour.

“Worship the King” (Psalm 2), 07/20/08

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:27:57 GMT

This is the second sermon in a series on the Psalms by Dr. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was preached on July 20, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

“Blessed are those…” (Psalm 1), 07/13/08

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:27:11 GMT

This is the first sermon in a series on the Psalms by Dr. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was preached on July 13, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

“The Family of God” (Matthew 12:46-50), 07/06/08

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:25:03 GMT

This is the last sermon in a series on Matthew 1-12. It was preached by Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington, on July 6, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Ordinary Spirituality" (Matthew 12: 38-50), 06/29/08

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:09:15 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by Dr. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on June 29, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Fulness of Life" (Matthew 12:1-14), 06/22/08

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:07:44 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by Dr. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on June 22, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"A Faith that Fits Well" (Matthew 11:25-30), 06/08/08

First Presbyterian Church — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:05:59 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on June 8, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Let God Be God" (Matthew 11:1-9), 06/01/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:03:18 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on June 1, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"The Cost of Discipleship" (Matthew 10:32-42), 05/25/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:02:01 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on May 25, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"The Missional Church" (Matthew 10:1-16), 05/18/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:00:29 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on May 18, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Getting Help" (Matthew 8:1-37), 05/04/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:59:35 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on May 4, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"True Counterculture" (Matthew 7:13-23), 04/27/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:57:47 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on April 27, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"The Integrity of Faith" (Matthew 6:1-18), 04/20/08

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:16:31 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on April 20, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Fulfilling the Law (Matthew 5:17-22), 04/13/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:21:22 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on April 13, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16), 03/30/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:15:50 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on March 30, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Easter Celebration 2008 (03/23/08)

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:10:44 GMT

This is a podcast of the entire Easter worship service for 2008 at First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. If you want to hear only the Easter sermon by Rev. Eric Jacobsen, check out the previous podcast titled "A Risen Savior."

A Risen Savior (Matthew 28:1-10), 03/23/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:08:36 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on March 23, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

The Bumpy Ride of Peace (Matthew 21:1-11), 03/16/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:07:46 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on March 16, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

True Blessedness (Matthew 5:1-12), 03/09/08

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:06:10 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on March 9, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

A Foretaste of the Kingdom (Matthew 4:3-25), 03/02/08

First Presbyterian Church — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:43:41 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on March 2, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Follow Me (Matthew 4:18-22), 02/24/08

First Presbyterian Church — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:43:07 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Feb. 24, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

True Enlightenment (Matthew 4:12-17), 02/17/08

First Presbyterian Church — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:40:50 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Feb. 17, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Temptation (Matthew 4:1-14), 02/10/08

First Presbyterian Church — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:39:21 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Feb. 10, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"The Meaning of Baptism" (Matt. 3:13-17), 02/03/08

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:52:01 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Feb. 2, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"True Repentance" (Matt. 3:1-12), 01/27/08

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:49:50 GMT

This is a sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Jan. 27, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Christ in Our Place" (Matt. 2:13-15, 20-23), 01/20/08

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:34:25 GMT

This is the fifth sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Jan. 20, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Resisting Jesus" (Matt. 2:16-19), 01/13/08

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:43:03 GMT

This is the fourth sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Jan. 13, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Lord of All" (Matt. 2:1-12), 01/06/08

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:46:45 GMT

This is the third sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Jan. 6, 2008 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Sent to Us" (Matt. 1:18-25), 12/30/07

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:45:34 GMT

This is a sermon by Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Dec. 30, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Christmas Eve Sermon, 12/24/07

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:43:08 GMT

This is the Christmas Eve sermon by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered at the 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24, 2007.

"Beginning with Christ" (Matt. 1:21-25), 12/23/07

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:41:15 GMT

This is a sermon by Dr. Jim Thoburn, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Dec. 23, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"The Greatest Gift" (John 1:12-13), 12/16/07

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:39:24 GMT

This is a sermon following the annual Christmas Pageant by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Dec. 16, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"God's Surprising Ways, part 2" (Matt. 1:18-20), 12/09/07

First Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:37:15 GMT

This is the second sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Dec. 9, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

God's Surprising Ways (Matt. 1:18-20), 12/02/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:29:27 GMT

This is the first sermon in a series on the gospel of Matthew by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Dec. 2, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

The Power of Worship (Acts 2:42-47), 11/25/07

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:53:01 GMT

This is the fourth sermon in a series titled "The Empowered Church" examining Acts 2:42-47 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Nov. 18, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

The Power of Stewardship (Acts 2:42-47), 11/18/07

First Presbyterian Church — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:51:12 GMT

This is the third sermon in a series titled "The Empowered Church" examining Acts 2:42-47 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Nov. 18, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Installation Service of Rev. Eric Jacobsen, part 2 (10/14/07)

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:46:40 GMT

This special podcast contains part 2 of the installation service of the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma, Washington. Pastor Jacobsen was installed during a special celebration service at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 14.

Installation Service of Rev. Eric Jacobsen, part 1 (10/14/07)

First Presbyterian Church — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:45:07 GMT

This special podcast contains part 1 of the installation service of the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma, Washington. Pastor Jacobsen was installed during a special celebration service at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 14. Note: Due to technical difficulties, the final part of the sermon of the Rev. Earl Palmer was not recorded.

"The Flood" (Gen. 7:17-24), 09/30/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:03:54 GMT

This is the twelfth sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Sept. 30, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Strange Bedfellows" (Gen. 4:17-26), 09/23/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:02:18 GMT

This is the eleventh sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Sept. 23, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"The Rise and Fall of Death" (Gen. 4:1-16), 09/16/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:00:58 GMT

This is the tenth sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on Sept. 16, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Special Service Alert

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:59:10 GMT

Because of upgrades to the sound system of our church during the past few months, the posting of sermons here has been irregular. Now that these upgrades are nearing completion, we hope to be able to post the audio of Pastor Eric's sermons on a more consistent basis. Unfortunately, the audio files for sermons delivered between 08/19 and 09/09 are still unavailable, and so we will need to resume with the sermon delivered on 09/16.

"Finding Rest" (Gen. 2:1-3), 08/12/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:32:05 GMT

This is the fifth sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on August 12, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Creation Mandate" (Gen. 1:27-31), 08/05/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:30:52 GMT

This is the fourth sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on August 5, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Trusting Our Creator" (Gen. 1:9-26), 07/29/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:29:20 GMT

This is the third sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on July 29, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

"Speaking Credibly about Creation" (Gen. 1:3-8), 07/22/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:20:42 GMT

This is the second sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on July 22, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.

Before Our Beginning (Gen. 1:3-8) 7/15/07

First Presbyterian Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:04:35 GMT

This is the first sermon in a series titled "The Story of Us" exploring Genesis 1-11 by the Rev. Eric Jacobsen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. It was delivered on July 15, 2007 at the 11:00 am worship service.