First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg Sermoncast: Recent Episodes
First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg
We are a congregation at the heart of Spartanburg, South Carolina, seeking to glorify God and share Christ together through word and deed.
A special service held on September 29, 2024, two days after the impact of Hurricane Helene.Storm Updates / Service Opportunities: fpcspartanburg.org/stormupdatesStorm Relief Volunteer Form: fpcspartanburg.org/volunteerReport Storm Relief Needs: fpcspartanburg.org/reportaneed
Preached on May 26, 2024 by Rev. L. Craig Foster.Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29:1-11
Preached on Maundy Thursday (March 28, 2024) by Rev. Alan F. DyerScripture: John 13:1-20
Preached on February 11, 2024 for Youth Sunday (Traditional Service).Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11Cover art by Eleanor Coleman
Preached on February 11, 2024 for Youth Sunday (Contemporary Service).Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11Cover art by Eleanor Coleman
During our JOY Fellowship Christmas Luncheon, we were joined via video by Dr. Kirk Neely, who shared fun stories in honor of the holiday season. Now, you can hear them too!You can also watch Kirk deliver these stories on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@fpcspartanburg
Preached on November 19, 2023 by Rev. Leslie A. LangScripture: Acts 4:36-37, 9:26-31, 11:19-26
Preached on July 30, 2023 to conclude our Summer Sermon Series.
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Preached on July 16, 2023 as part of our summer sermon series.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13
Preached on June 18, 2023 as part of our summer sermon series.
Scripture: Exodus 3:6-12
Preached on June 11, 2023 as part of our summer sermon series.
Scripture: Genesis 2:15, 3:8-9
Preached on June 4, 2023 for our Sanctuary and MorningSong Worship Services.
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Preached on May 21, 2023 for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: Luke 18:35-19:10
Preached on May 7, 2023 for our Presbyterian College Sunday Worship Service.Scripture: Acts 9:19-31
For our first-ever Homecoming celebration, we welcomed back former pastors Todd Jones (1991-2002), David Renwick (2006-2011), and Tom Evans (2012-2020) for an engaging panel looking back at their time with First Presbyterian, and "rejoicing in our story" looking forward.You can watch this panel, and all other festivities, at fpcspartanburg.org/homecoming.
For our Homecoming Celebration, Rev. Alan Dyer is joined by former pastors Todd Jones, David Renwick, and Tom Evans for special reflections on their time with First Presbyterian, and meditations on God's faithfulness throughout the years.You can watch this full worship service, and everything else Homecoming, at fpcspartanburg.org/homecoming.
Preached on April 23, 2023 for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Preached on April 16, 2023 for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: John 20:19-31
Preached on Easter Sunday (April 9, 2023), for our Sanctuary and MorningSong Worship Services.Scripture: John 20:1-18
Preached for our Maundy Thursday Worship Service (April 6, 2023).Scripture: John 13:1-20
Preached on Palm Sunday (April 2, 2023) for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: John 19:30
Preached on Palm Sunday (April 2, 2023) for our Sanctuary Worship Service.Scripture: John 19:30
Preached on March 26, 2023 for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (MorningSong Service).Scripture: John 19:28-29
Preached on March 26, 2023 for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (Sanctuary Service).Scripture: John 19:28-29
Preached on March 12, 2023 for the Second Sunday of Lent(MorningSong Service).Scripture: John 19:26-27
Preached on March 12, 2023 for the Second Sunday of Lent(Sanctuary Service).Scripture: John 19:26-27
Rev. John Daniel and Rev. Craig discuss the significance of the Lord’s Supper and how hospitality plays a role in what it means to be a Christian. Whose table is it? Is the bread and juice really Jesus? Is there more to sacrament then ‘remembrance?’ Tap in for this new conversation!
Preached on Youth Sunday (February 19, 2023) for our Sanctuary Worship Service.Scripture: Isaiah 43:15, 18-21
Preached on Youth Sunday (February 19, 2023) for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: Isaiah 43:15, 18-21
Preached on February 12, 2023 for our Sanctuary Worship Service.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Preached on February 12, 2023 for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
The Youth Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg presents a special podcast series, recapping the 2023 Youth Confirmation sessions.Rev. John Daniel and Rev. Craig discuss the significance of the Lord’s Supper and how hospitality plays a role in what it means to be a Christian. Whose table is it? Is the bread and juice really Jesus? Is there more to sacrament then "remembrance?" Tap in for this new conversation!
The Youth Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg presents a special podcast series, recapping the 2023 Youth Confirmation sessions.On today's episode, Rev. John Daniel and Rev. Craig discuss baptism and the Holy Spirit. Do you remember your baptism? What's a sacrament? How is the Holy Spirit God? Join us in this engaging conversation.
Preached on February 5, 2023 for our Sanctuary and MorningSong Worship Services.Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12
Preached on January 29, 2023 for our Traditional and MorningSong Worship Services.Scripture: Micah 6:1-8
Preached on January 23, 2023 for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23
Preached on January 23, 2023 for our Sanctuary Worship Service.Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23
Preached on January 15, 2023 for our Sanctuary Worship Service.Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11
Preached on January 15, 2023 for our MorningSong Worship Service.Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11
Preached on January 8, 2023, for our Traditional and MorningSong Worship Services.Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Preached on January 1, 2023, for our New Year's Day Worship Service.Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9; Hebrews 12:1-2
Preached on December 25, 2022, for our Christmas Day Worship Service.Scripture: John 1:1-14
Final sermon in our 2022 Advent Sermon SeriesPreached on December 24, 2022, for our Christmas Eve Worship Service
Preached on January 1, 2023, for our New Year's Day Worship Service.Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9; Hebrews 12:1-2
Preached on December 25, 2022, for our Christmas Day worship service.Scripture: John 1:1-14
Part 4 of our 2022 Advent Sermon Series.Preached on December 18, 2022, in our Sanctuary worship service.Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Each Friday our “From Generation to Generation” Advent Devotional offers us a new hymn set to a familiar Christmas tune to go along with the readings for that week. Please enjoy this recording of our Chancel Choir singing the hymn, and grab your devotional book to sing along.Access the devotional book online by going to online.flippingbook.com/view/261712895/.
Part 3 of our 2022 Advent Sermon Series.Preached on December 11, 2022, in our MorningSong worship service.Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Each Friday our “From Generation to Generation” Advent Devotional offers us a new hymn set to a familiar Christmas tune to go along with the readings for that week. Please enjoy this recording of our Chancel Choir singing the hymn, and grab your devotional book to sing along.Access the devotional book online by going to online.flippingbook.com/view/261712895/.
Part 2 of our 2022 Advent Sermon Series.Preached on December 5, 2022, in our Sanctuary and MorningSong worship services.Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, 39-45
Each Friday our “From Generation to Generation” Advent Devotional offers us a new hymn set to a familiar Christmas tune to go along with the readings for that week. Please enjoy this recording of our Chancel Choir singing the hymn, and grab your devotional book to sing along. Access the devotional book online by going to https://online.flippingbook.com/view/261712895/.
Part 1 of our 2022 Advent Sermon Series.
Preached on November 27, 2022, in our Sanctuary and MorningSong worship services.
Scripture: Luke 1:57-66
Preached on November 20, 2022 for the Ordination of Rev. John Daniel DeBevoise
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Preached on November 13, 2022 for our Sanctuary worship service.
Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25
Preached on November 13, 2022 for our MorningSong worship service.
Scripture: Luke 21:5-19
Preached November 6, 2022 in our Sanctuary and MorningSong worship services.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23
Preached October 30, 2022 in our Kirkin' o' the Tartans worship services.
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Preached October 23, 2022 in the Traditional and MorningSong Worship Services.
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Preached October 9, 2022 in the Traditional and MorningSong Worship Services.
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19