Recordings of Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Services can be heard by clicking on the links below:
CLICK HERE to access Service Recordings for July – December, 2019
June 28, 2020 – Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Readings: Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-13 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Sarah: Is Anything Too Wonderful for the Lord?” part of the sermon series “Who Are Your People?” (begins with the scripture reading at 10:08).
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June 21, 2020 – Third Sunday After Pentecost
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Readings: Genesis 12:1-20 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Abraham – Faith in Fits and Starts” part of the sermon series “Who Are Your People?” (begins with the scripture reading at 11:41).
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June 14, 2020 – Second Sunday After Pentecost
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Supply and Demand!” (begins with the scripture reading at 10:06).
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June 7, 2020 – Trinity Sunday
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 7: 21-29 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “The Difference Between Sand and Rock” (begins with the scripture reading at 7:38).
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May 31, 2020 – Pentecost
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: Acts 2: 1-21 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Wind and Fire” (begins with the scripture reading at 6:32).
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May 24, 2020 – Seventh Sunday of Easter / Ascension Sunday
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: Acts 1: 1-11 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Don’t Just Stand There, BE Something!” (begins with the scripture reading at 9:11).
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May 17, 2020 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: John 14: 15-24 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Well, Open My Mouth!” (begins with the scripture reading at 10:12).
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May 10, 2020 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: John 14: 1-14 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, You Might End Up Someplace Else” (begins with the scripture reading at 6:29).
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May 3, 2020 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2: 18-25 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Being Aware of God” (begins with the scripture reading at 9:27).
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April 26, 2020 – Third Sunday of Easter
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1: 17-23 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Foundations for Airy Castles” (begins with the scripture reading at 7:27).
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April 19, 2020 – Second Sunday of Easter
Live service was not held today, but a virtual online service is available.
Scripture Reading: John 20: 19-31 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon by Rev. Deck Guess: “Resurrection Breath” (begins with the scripture reading at 2:19.).
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April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday
Due to the Coronavirus situation, live service was not held today. Instead, we have prepared a virtual online service, which includes the sermon prepared by Rev. Deck Guess, entitled “Invasion of the Body Raisers.” Rev. Guess’ sermon begins with the scripture reading at 10:44. His Children’s Message begins at 2:49.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28: 1-10 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon: “Invasion of the Body Raisers”.
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April 5, 2020 – Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday
Due to the Coronavirus situation, live service was not held today. Instead, we have prepared a virtual online service, which includes a video message prepared by Rev. Deck Guess with the readings and sermon for Palm Sunday. Rev. Guess’ message begins at 8:44.
A bulletin accompanies this online service. The bulletin includes copies of the hymns.Click here for the bulletin.
Scripture Reading: Philippians 2: 5-11 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon: “The Brightness of a Falling Star”.
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March 29, 2020 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Due to the Coronavirus situation, live service was not held today. Instead, we have prepared a virtual online service, which includes a video message prepared by Rev. Deck Guess with the readings and sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Rev. Guess’ message begins at 9:08.
A bulletin accompanies this online service. Click here for the bulletin.
Scripture Reading: John 11: 1-46 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon: “Unsettled”.
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March 22, 2020 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
Due to the Coronavirus situation, live service was not held today. Rev. Deck Guess prepared the video message below with the readings and sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Scripture Reading: John 9: 1-41 (NRSV). Click here to read.
Sermon: “The Upside to Blindness”. Click on the image to view the video.
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March 15, 2020 – Third Sunday in Lent
Due to the Coronavirus situation, live service was not held today. Rev. Deck Guess prepared the video message below with the readings and sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent. Click on the image to view the video.
Scripture Reading: John 4: 4-42
March 8, 2020 – Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon – “Now We’re Cookin'” – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
March 1, 2020 – First Sunday in Lent
Sermon – “Beware of Smoke and Mirrors” – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
February 23, 2020 – Transfiguration of the Lord
Sermon – “Getting Ahead of God” – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
February 16, 2020 – Sixth Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon – “A Law Without Loopholes” – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
February 9, 2020 – Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon – “Remember Who You Are” – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
February 2, 2020 – Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
January 26, 2020 – Third Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon – “God in the Shadows” – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
January 19, 2020 – Second Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon – “Some Jobs Too Small” – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
January 12, 2020 – Baptism of the Lord
Sermon – Rev. Deck Guess
Complete Service
January 5, 2020 – Second Sunday After Christmas
Sermon – “Feeding the Hungry” – Dr. Dick Larson
Complete Service
