Sermons From Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Find out why we pray in Jesus’ name, give thanks in his name and call on his name as we conclude The Word sermon series.

Gain a deeper understanding of why calling Jesus Messiah, the anointed one, inspired controversy in ancient times and still does today. Learn more about why and how Jesus defies expectations.

Celebrate the joy of this Advent season with music as we prepare for, and reflect on, the birth of Jesus Christ. Together in worship we can experience the true meaning of Immanuel, God with us.

Discover why being a servant is central to our understanding of ministry and who Jesus is – it shapes our identity as disciples. Yet the word can be an uncomfortable one – what does it mean to think of ourselves as servants?

Consider the shepherding, enduring love of God next Sunday as we begin the season of Advent.

Determine why our society celebrates the self-made individual, while as people of faith we must remember the opposite: everything we have and all that we are is a gift from God.

Discover the many alternatives to being alone and isolated, and find out why God created us to live in community.

Consider our relationship with money, with wealth. Does what we have own us or do we own it? Reflect on how following Jesus more closely might change our view of gold.

Ponder how God’s providential love can be seen in the abundance of manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness and to us today.

Consider why the wilderness can be a spiritual condition as well as a place. Often these wilderness times, when we wrestle with our faith, are when we learn who God really is.

Encounter the powerful, life-giving word, deliver, and its meaning for the Israelites in Egypt as well as for us in today’s modern world.

Note why groaning is our cry for help when life weighs us down, and gain a new appreciation for God’s response: redeeming love.

Deepen your understanding of Israel as more than a geographical location. Israel is a state of mind, a people, a heritage with God. Israel is the story of divine intervention and love. Israel is our story.

See why divine intervention is not always rational and the desire to laugh has been shared by everyone from Abraham to Moses.

Examine why God has chosen to be bonded to us in covenant. Why God’s love never fails. And why even when we rebel and stray, God remains faithful.

Discern how God can transform us and redirect our desires. Our old self dies and a new self is born. Imagine the possibilities.

Explore why God is in the business of renewal. The world needs this hope. We need this hope.

Learn why Hollywood movies and Hallmark cards are just a pale reflection of God’s unending love.

Discover the reason we are called to be the body of Christ, rather than lone rangers. Find out how journeying together in community teaches us to love God and follow Christ.

Hear why faith, while personal, should never be private. Learn ways to identify, express and use your God-given gifts in today’s world.