South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church Sermons

“Find Your People, Find Your Light” - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, July 27, 2025 - Psalm 119:105-112 and Matthew 5:14-16 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 and striv...

"Distracted" - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, July 20, 2025 - Psalm 119:103-105, Luke 10:38-42 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 all are w...

"Samaritan Bazinga" - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, July 13, 2025 - Isaiah 58:6-10, Luke 10:25-37 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 all a...

“Liaisons of Peace” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, July 6, 2025 - Psalm 66:5-9, 16-20 and Luke 10:1-11, 16-2 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...

“The Cost of the Journey” - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, June 29, 2025 - Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 and Luke 9:51-62 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 p...

“From What and For What?” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Psalm 2:1-8 and Acts 16:16-34 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...

"How Will You Leave It?" - Dr Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, June 15, 2025 - Proverbs 8:1-14 and 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 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...

 “you ride on the wings of the wind" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Psalm 104:1-4 and Acts 2:1-21 Anthem: African Spirit Song, Victor Johnson - Chancel Choir; Brett Parrish, soloist About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We se...

“Living Water for the Journey Ahead” - Rev. Lindsey Odom's Sermon from Sunday, June 1, 2025 - John 4:5-42 Anthem - Come, Christians, Join to Sing - arr. Craig Curry Chancel and Jubilate Choirs; Blythe Kinsey, 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 se...

"Providence Plays with Coincidence" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, May 25, 2025 - Psalm 67 and Acts 16:6-15  Anthem - Shall We Gather at the River?  - arr. John Carter Chancel Choir; Joanna Alford, soloist; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Ch...

“Just As” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Leviticus 19:32-34 and Acts 11:1-18 Anthem - Fairest Lord Jesus - arr. Craig Courtney - 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 seek to worship, grow and serve...

“In the Frame of the Shepherd’s Care” - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, May 11, 2025 - Psalm 23:1-6 and John 10:1-18 Anthem - Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - arr. Eric Nelson Chancel Choir; Laura Schelhammer, flute; Jeffrey Lang, cello; Blythe Kinsey, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located i...

“After the Awkward” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, May 4, 2025 - Psalm 30 and John 21:15-19 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 all are we...

"Beneath, Beyond, and Blooming by…" - Rev. Lindsey Odom’s Sermon from Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Acts 5:27-32 and John 20:19-31 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 b...

“A Gift of Perplexity” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 - saiah 65:17-19, 24-25 and Luke 24:1-12 Anthem - Resurrection Hymn -  arr. Steven Strite - Chancel Choir; Chancel Ringers; Festival Brass; Blythe Kinsey, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighb...

“Limited Imprint –– Massive Implication” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Palm/Passion Sunday, April 13, 2025 - Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 and Luke 19:29-40 Anthem- Hosanna - 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. We...

“I want to know Christ" - Dr. Matt Brown’s sermon from Sunday, April 6, 2025 - Isaiah 43:16-21 and Philippians 3:4b-14 Anthem: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - arr. Gilbert Marin - 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, gro...

“Armloads of Blessing” - Dr. Whitney Bayer’s Sermon from Sunday, March 30, 2025 - Luke 15:11-24 and Psalm 126 Anthem  - Softly and Tenderly - arr. Joel Raney - 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 seek to worship, grow an...

“Urgency and Patience” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Isaiah 55:1-9 and Luke 13:1-9 Anthem - We Shall Walk through the Valley arr. Undine Smith Moore - 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...

“Who Sets the Agenda?” - Dr. Matt Brown’s sermon from Sunday, March 16, 2025 - Psalm 27 and Luke 13:31-35 Anthem - Wayfaring Stranger - arr. Craig Courtney - Chancel Choir; Laura Schelhammer, flute; Blythe Kinsey, piano  About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC....

“A Test of Trust” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, March 9, 2025 - Psalm 4:3-8 and Luke 4:1-13 Anthem - A Lenten Prayer - Hal Hopson - Chancel Choir; Chancel Ringers; Collin Sinclair, soloist; 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...

Dr. Whitney Bayer's Meditation from Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - Luke 7:36-50 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 all are welcomed and made to f...

"Beware or Be Aware?" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, March 2, 2025 - Luke 9:28-36 and Exodus 34:27-35 Anthem: The Light of God's Love - Mark Burrows - Alleluia and Hosanna Choirs; Lilly Hall and Alec White, percussion About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte...

“I Thought It Was Supposed to Be Easier Than This” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Psalm 37:1-11 and Luke 6:27-38 Anthem - Come and See Karen Marrolli - Chancel Choir; Jill Deanne Fung, cello; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood...

"Present. Accounted for?" - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, February 16, 2025 - Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26 Anthem - The Meditations of My Heart  -  Elaine Hagenberg - Chancel Choir; Blythe Kinsey, 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 seek...