Sermon Archive
Sermons are added to this page every Tuesday. For all Traditional Services, we provide the full-service video, sermon audio and transcript, and bulletin. For the Contemplative Service, we provide the transcript only. If you are looking for a sermon that is not available on this page, please email communications@firstpres-charlotte.org.
Below, all sermons are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent Sunday at the top. You can also use the filters to search for a specific date, preacher, or service.
Traditional Service
It’s True, But I’m Working On It: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Pen Peery
| May 8, 2022
In this sermon, I explore the difference between asking "and who is my neighbor?" and asking "am I being a neighbor?"
Traditional Service
It’s True, But I’m Working On It: Pray Without Ceasing
Pen Peery
| May 1, 2022
This sermon was preached by Rev. Pen Peery on May 1, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
Special Service
Light In The Unexpected
Guest Speaker
| April 24, 2022
Have you ever had an unexpected experience that throws you into a world of darkness and you are not sure where God is in the midst? During this Youth Sunday service, hear from three seniors how God and others in their lives have helped them find light in the unexpected. This service was held on April 24, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
Traditional Service
Burden of Proof
Pen Peery
| April 17, 2022
This sermon was preached by Rev. Pen Peery on April 17, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte. Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Special Service
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Guest Speaker
| April 14, 2022
This service recreates aspects of the passion story using scripture, solemn hymns, and the gradual darkening of the room as candles are extinguished.
Traditional Service
A Face in the Crowd
Pen Peery
| April 10, 2022
Scripture (Luke 21 and Luke 23): Today's sermon bridges the last week of Jesus' life. Starting on Palm Sunday and ending at Jesus' sentencing to death, this sermon tells a first-person account of what it might have been like to be in the crowd who were gathered in Jerusalem.
Traditional Service
April 3, 2022
Robert Galloway
| April 3, 2022
This sermon was preached by Rev. Robert Galloway on April 3, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
Traditional Service
Why, Why, Why?
Lorenzo Small Sr.
| March 27, 2022
The Prodigal Son is probably the most familiar and famous parable of all the parables that Jesus taught. So familiar, that one could easily believe they know all there is to know about this powerful story of redemption. In today's message, Rev. Lorenzo Small, Sr. invites us into conversation to revisit this very familiar story.
Traditional Service
Having a Taste of Home
Pen Peery
| March 20, 2022
This sermon was preached by Rev. Pen Peery on March 20, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
Traditional Service
Nothing Breaks Like a Heart
Anna Dickson
| March 13, 2022
This sermon was preached by Rev. Anna Dickson on March 14, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.