South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church Sermons

Youth Sunday - February 9, 2025 - Deuteronomy 7:6-9 and Colossians 3:12-17 Enjoy these incredible reflections from several of our youth plus the Anthem, "Christ Has Broken Down the Wall" - Mark Miller - Jubilate Choir; Judah Estes, soloist; Blythe Kinsey, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the...

"Provocateur" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, February 2, 2025 - Luke 4:16-30 This week's podcast begins with the Anthem: I Believe - Mark Miller Chancel Choir; Brett Parrish, soloist; 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...

"Regrets: Poison or Seed?" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, January 26, 2025 - Philippians 3:12-14 and Nehemiah 8:1-10 Anthem - How Lovely Are the Messengers  - Felix Mendelssohn Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, organ About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. We...

“More Than a Party Trick” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, January 19, 2025 - Isaiah 62:1-5 and John 2:1-11 Anthem    “O Love” - Elaine Hagenberg 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 of Charlotte, NC. We seek to...

"Remember your Baptism" - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, January 12, 2025 - Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:15-22 Anthem - "Come to the Water" arr. Lynda Hasseler Chancel Choir; Collin Sinclair, tenor; 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...

"Glory Days" - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from January 5, 2025 - Psalm 24 and Ephesians 1:3-14 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 a...

“Road Trip” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, December 29, 2024 - Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1:39-45 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 welc...

"News Source" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Christmas Eve Worship (8:00 p.m.) 2024 - Luke 2:1-7 and Luke 2:8-20 Anthem  - When God Is a Child - Tim Osiek - 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 to worship, grow an...

“Confidante” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2024 - Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:39-45 Anthem  - Gabriel, Archangel Bright - Daniel Burton  - 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...

"Prelude to Joy" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024 Anthem - "No Night There"  Dan Forrest - 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 to worship, grow and serve with intention...

"Seriously" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from December 8, 2024 - Luke 3:1-6 and Malachi 2:17-3:4 Anthem  - Every Valley - John Ness Beck - 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 with intention a...

“Hope of the World “ - Dr. Whitney Bayer’s Sermon from the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024 - Jeremiah 33: 14-16 and Luke 21: 25-28    Anthem      Choral Fantasy on “Creator of the Stars of Night”        M. Larkin Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballant...

"Truth and Consequences" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, November 24, 2024 - Revelation 1:4b-8 and John 18:33-38 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 pl...

"Apocalyptic Hope" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, November 17, 2024 - Jeremiah 7:1-4 and Mark 13:1-8 Anthem - "Come to Me - Dan Forrest Chancel Choir; Paige Berkebile, cello;  Brett Parrish, tenor; 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,...

"Community" - Dr. Whitney Bayer's Sermon from Sunday, November 10, 2024 - Psalm 127: 1-5 and Mark 12: 38-44 Anthem: Have You Heard God's Voice? - Frederick Chatfield Chancel Choir; Ben Bickett, 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 seek to worship...

"Détente" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, November 3, 2024 - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and Mark 12:28-34 Anthem - Do You Believe This? - JamesBiery - 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 with intention as disc...

“…he always lives to make intercession for them" - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, October 27, 2024 - Jeremiah 31:7-9 and Hebrews 7:23-28 Anthem  -  All My Hope  - Dave Brubeck - Chancel Choir; Blythe Kinsey, piano; Jack Murray, saxophone; Thomas Burke, percussion About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located...

"Honor" - Dr. Whitney Bayer's Sermon from Sunday, October 20, 2024 - Psalm 104: 1-4; 31-34 and Mark 10; 35-45 Anthem - Hope in Me  - Terre Johnson Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano; Tom LaJoie, violin; Avery Gray, clarinet About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC...

"Endless Energy, Boundless Strength" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, October 13, 2024 - Psalm 28:6-9 and Ephesians 1:15-23  Anthem - "No Other Hope" - Michael Bryson Chancel Choir; Ann Carney, piano; Amanda Turner, violin About South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, vibrant faith community located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlo...

"The Exact Imprint" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, October 6, 2024 - Psalm 8 and Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12  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...

“Not One of Us?” - Dr. Matt Brown’s Sermon from Sunday, September 29, 2024 - Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29 and Mark 9:38-50 Anthem: The Call - Z. Randall Stroope, Chancel Choir, Ann Carney, Organ 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 s...

“Value” - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, September 22, 2024 - Deuteronomy 4:9-14, Mark 9:30-37 Anthem - "Children of the Heavenly Father" arr. Eric Nelson 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 a...

"Job Title/Job Description" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from September 15, 2024 -  Isaiah 50:4-9 and Mark 8:27-38 Anthem - "Until I Reach My Home" - arr. Brandon Boyd - 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 with...

"Who knows? You may learn something." - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Proverbs 19:20, James 3:17, Colossians 2:2-3, Mark 7:24-30 Anthem - "The Beauty of This Sacred Place"- 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 Charlot...

"A Question of Plumbing vs. Pollution" - Dr. Matt Brown's Sermon from Sunday, September 1, 2024 - Ezekiel 33:30-33 and Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 Anthem - Assurance - John Ness Beck - Chancel Choir