South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church Sermons

Wet for What?" - Dr. Sandy Hull’s Sermon from Sunday, January 11, 2025 - Isaiah 42:1-4 and Matthew 3:13-17 BONUS: Sandy's Transitional Process talk at the end of worship Anthem “Come to the Water”  arr. Lynda Hasseler Chancel Choir; Jane Royther, soprano; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community loc...

“Starstruck” - Dr. Sandy Hull's Sermon from Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12 About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve with intention as disciples of Jesus Christ and strive to be a place wher...

"When God's Love Breaks In" - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, December 28, 2025 - Isaiah 63:7-9 and Matthew 2:13-23 About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve with intention as disciples of Jesus Christ and strive to be...

“Skipping the Limo” - Dr. Sandy Hull’s Sermom from Christmas Eve Worship, 5:00 p.m. - Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20 About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve with intention as disciples of Jesus Christ and strive to be a place where...

“Invisible Man”  - Dr. Sandy Hull’s Sermon from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025 - Romans 1:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-25 Anthem - I Too Shall Walk to Bethlehem - John Rutter - Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We...

“The Waiting Season” - Dr. Sandy Hull's Sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025 -  Isaiah 35:1-10 and James 5:7-10 Anthem - We’re Waiting for You, Lord  - W. Clifford Petty Chancel Choir; Mark Janney, soloist About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlott...

“Where to Now?” - Dr. Sandy Hull's Sermon from the Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025 -  Matthew 3:1-12 and Romans 15: 1-13 Anthem "No Night There" Dan Forrest - Chancel Choir; Amanda Turner, violin; Blythe Kinsey, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlot...

Love Is Our Calling: The Time Is Now - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025 - Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:8-14 Anthem      Choral Fantasy on "Creator of the Stars of Night"  Michael Larkin Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Bal...

“Six Great Ends of the Church: VI. The exhibition of the kingdom of heaven to the world” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Last Sermon at SMPC, Sunday, November 23, 2025 - Luke 17:20-21 and Ephesians 2:1-10 Anthem                          He Never Failed Me Yet                          Robert Ray Chancel Choir; Laura Black, David Kinsey, Lori Schellin, and Collin Sinclair, soloists; Kyle Gavagan, trumpet;  Blyth...

"The Six Great Ends of the Church: V. The Promotion of Social Righteousness" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, November 16, 2025 - James 3:13-18, Isaiah 58:1-12 Anthem - Lead Me, Lord  - arr. Mark Hayes Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborho...

Six Great Ends of the Church - IV. The preservation of the truth - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, November 9, 2025 - Psalm 25:4-5 and John 18:33-38 Anthem - Christ the Center  - Andrew Bruhn Chancel Choir About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek t...

Six Great Ends of the Church - III. The Maintenance of Divine Worship - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon - Psalm 29 and Hebrews 12:28-29 Anthem: "Do You Believe This?"  James Biery Chancel Choir About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve...

Six Great Ends of the Church - 2) sheltering, nurturing, and providing fellowship for God's children - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, October 26, 2025 - Matthew 19:13-15; Hebrews 10:23-25, Luke 24:28-35 Anthem "Sing Community, Sing Peace" Mark Hayes Chancel Choir; Blythe Kinsey, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant f...

“Persistent Faith, Public Witness” - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, October 19, 2025 - Psalm 119: 97-104 and Luke 18:1-8 Anthem - Beloved, Let Us Love One Another - Pepper Choplin Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC...

I. The proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, October 12, 2025 - Isaiah 40:7-9 and Luke 4:40 This will be the first sermon in a new sermon series highlighting The Six Great Ends of the Church comprised of six mission statements that define the life and work of the Presbyterian Church (USA).  Anthem - Be My Church - Lantz III - Chancel Choir...

“Faith Feeds the Journey” - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Lamentations 3:19-26 and Luke 17:5-10 Anthem  - Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ - arr. Robert Hobby Chancel Choir; Charles Smith, steel drum; William Rose, congas; Jordan Booker, claves; Laura Black, maracas; Gayle Ireland, tambourine About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Ch...

“The Balance” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, September 28, 2025 - Luke 16:19-31 and Amos 8:4-8 With Pastor Actionnel Fleurisma, OFCB Ministries Anthem - God Is Our Refuge - Allen Pote Chancel Choir; Kyle Gavagan, trumpet About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlo...

“the life that really is life” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, September 21, 2025 - Psalm 146 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Anthem -  Behold, A Day Is Coming - Patti Drennan Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an affirming, inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We s...

"Ninety-nine Righteous?" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Psalm 51:1-10 and Luke 15:1-10 Anthem - Bow Down Low - arr. David Bridges Chancel Choir About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an affirming, inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve w...

“A Love/Hate Relationship” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, September 7, 2025 - Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Luke 14:25:33 Anthem - I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me arr. David Kidwell Chancel Choir; Blythe Kinsey, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an affirming, inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Ch...

"The Guest List of God” - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, August 31, 2025 - Psalm 112 and Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Anthem - “Grace” - Carolyn Hamlin - Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an affirming, inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow...

  Anthem: "For All Who Craft Their Words with Skill" - Chancel Choir; Blythe Kinsey, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an affirming, inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve with intention as disciples of Jesus Christ and strive to be a place where ALL are...

"Cloud of Witnesses" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, August 17, 2025 - Psalm 71:17-21 and Hebrews 11:29-12:3 About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve with intention as disciples of Jesus Christ and strive to be a place...

"Visionary of the Invisible" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Genesis 12:1-4, Habakkuk 2:3-4, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16  About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve with intention as disciples of Jesus Christ a...

“Will and Anxiety” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, August 3, 2025 - Psalm 49:12-20 and Luke 12:13-21 About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We seek to worship, grow and serve with intention as disciples of Jesus Christ and strive to be a place where al...