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What does it really take to build a life that lasts? It starts with our relationship with God. In this message from the Built to Last series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through the book of 1 John to reveal both the challenge and the hope of growing closer to God. We confront the reality of sin and how it damages our relationship with Him, but we also discover the incredible grace God has given u...

As we begin a new year, many of us carry fresh hopes for growth, change, and strength but experience the same patterns breaking down by midyear. In this message, Pastor Trey Hildebrant launches the Built to Last series by asking a deeper question: what does it actually mean to grow in a way that lasts? Rooted in 1 John, this sermon reframes spiritual growth away from temporary resolutions and towa...

As we come to the end of the year, Pastor David Uth calls us to face the future with faith and purpose. From Philippians 3:13–14 and Isaiah 43:18–19, we are reminded that following Christ requires both releasing what is behind us and pressing forward toward what God is doing next. Letting go does not mean forgetting the past, but refusing to live there. Whether past failures or past successes, yes...

In this message from the True Story Christmas series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores the invitation of faith through the life of John the Baptist, the one chosen by God to prepare the way for Jesus. Before the manger, before the ministry of Christ, God was already at work through faithful obedience, quiet waiting, and a willingness to trust His promises. The story of John the Baptist reminds us t...

In this message Pastor Trey Hildebrant invites us to slow down during the Christmas season and rediscover the true story that gives faith its power. Walking through Mary’s encounter with the angel in Luke 1, we see that faith is not blind certainty or perfect understanding but humble trust in the God who is Most High and always at work beyond what we can see. The Christmas story reminds us that Go...

The Christmas story is filled with wonder, but it is also filled with real people who struggled to believe what God was doing around them. In Luke 1 we meet Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful couple who had no idea how their long season of waiting would become part of God’s plan to bring the Savior into the world. Zechariah wrestled with doubt when an angel announced that their prayers would be a...

As we enter Thanksgiving week, Pastor David Uth invites us to pause and remember the people God has used to shape our lives. In Philippians 1:1–8, Paul thanks God for a church that stood with him through challenges, growth, and grace. Pastor David reflects on the power of partnership, the beauty of spiritual family, and the joy that rises when we think of those who walk with us in faith. This mess...

Have you ever asked God for something new, only to feel stretched, uncomfortable, or unsure when it arrived? In this week’s message, Pastor Jarian Felton shows us how Jesus invites us into a new kind of life that cannot be carried in old patterns, old rhythms, or old mindsets. Looking at Mark 2:13–22, he reminds us that Jesus brings transformation that expands us, forms us, and prepares us for the...

This Sunday marks a defining moment for our church family as we welcome our new Senior Teaching Pastor, Trey Hildebrant. In his first message at First Orlando, Pastor Trey shares his heart, his calling, and his promises to our church. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 2, he invites us to move forward together in “A Beautiful Way Forward” — a life of gospel conviction, faithfulness, and unity as we foll...

In this message from our series A Beautiful Way Forward, Pastor Danny de Armas reminds us that we can hear God speak when the preacher, the Holy Spirit, and the hearer are all aligned. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1–4, he challenges us to approach God’s Word with humility, repentance, and hunger so that our hearts stay open to truth rather than distracted by what simply sounds good. Discover how genui...

This weekend, we begin a new series called A Beautiful Way Forward. Since last November, our church family has been praying about all that God has in store for First Orlando in the years ahead. In this message, Pastor David Uth shares an exciting update about what God is doing in our church and how four foundational commitments, being mission driven, rooted in God’s Word, marked by humility, and m...

Everyone wants to live a blessed life, but what does that truly mean? This week, guest speaker Dr. Stephen Rummage shares powerful truth from Psalm 1, showing us what it looks like to live a life rooted in God’s Word and guided by His ways. Discover the four marks of a blessed life: direction, delight, distinctiveness, and destiny, and how staying close to God can bring real stability, fruitfulnes...

Have you ever wondered what heaven will really be like? In this week’s message, Pastor Danny de Armas shares the incredible promise of restoration, the final chapter in God’s story of redemption. Through Christ, God is not just rescuing souls but renewing all things—our world, our bodies, and our relationships. From the beauty of creation to the work of our hands, everything broken will one day be...

Have you ever felt like saying, “I’m sorry,” just isn’t enough? Deep down we know that something is broken in us and in our world, and no amount of effort can fix it. In this week’s message, Pastor David Uth shares how God’s story of rescue steps into our story through Jesus. Just as one man’s disobedience brought sin and brokenness, one man’s obedience brings freedom, forgiveness, and life. Disco...

We all sense that something in our world is broken, but where does that brokenness come from? In this week’s message, Pastor Danny de Armas continues our series God’s Story, Your Story by walking through Genesis 3, the story of the Fall. Sin entered the world through disobedience and damaged our relationships with God, with others, with ourselves, and with creation. Yet even in the midst of shame...

What does it mean to be fully human? In this week’s message Pastor Danny de Armas continues our series God’s Story, Your Story by showing how Genesis 1 reveals that we are created male and female and made with a purpose. We discover that God designed us for relationship, to reflect his image, and to bring life and order into the world. When we embrace this truth, we find dignity, meaning, and a ca...

What does it really mean to be human? In this week’s message Pastor Danny de Armas begins our new series God’s Story, Your Story by taking us back to the very beginning in Genesis 1. We discover that we are created by God, made in his image, designed as male and female, and given a purpose that brings meaning and dignity to life. When we understand these truths, we see that no one can take away wh...

We all long to belong somewhere but true unity can feel hard to find. Is it about agreeing on everything, looking the same, or just being in the same place? In this week’s message Pastor David Uth unpacks what unity really is and shows us how it is rooted in Jesus himself. Unity is more than just a nice idea. It is a powerful force that brings blessing, strength, and a witness the world cannot ign...

Do you ever feel like you’re doing life on your own?” You’re not alone. In this week’s message, Pastor David Uth reminds us that we were created for connection and community, not isolation. Looking at Acts 2:42-47, he shows how the early church found strength by learning together, worshiping together, and caring for one another in ways that caught the world’s attention. You’ll also hear from group...

Ever feel like life keeps pulling you in the wrong direction? You’re not alone. In this week’s message, Pastor Matthew Robinson explores the “gravitational pull” that can distract us from what really matters, living intentionally and investing in the people around us. Through stories from his own life, including family trips and unexpected challenges, he shows how small, meaningful connections, fa...

What do generations need from each other? In this week’s message, Student Pastor David Branch unpacks Psalm 78:1-8 and shows us the timeless calling to pass down faith from one generation to the next. We are reminded to tell the next generation what God has done, teach them to love what He has said, and live a life of authentic faith worth imitating. The next generation is searching for something...

“Praise the Lord!” It’s more than a phrase. It’s the heartbeat of why we were created. In this week’s message, Pastor David Uth wraps up our Summer in the Psalms series with a joyful call to worship from Psalm 150. Through every high and low, praise becomes the steady rhythm that centers our hearts and lifts our eyes. Real worship isn’t about a place or a perfect life. It’s about responding to who...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to do it all, have it all, and hold it all together? You’re not alone. In this week’s message, Pastor Jay Bauman shares from Psalm 131—a powerful reminder that we don’t have to carry the weight of the world. Real peace comes not from striving, but from trusting a God who already holds it all in His hands. Discover the freedom of letting go of pride, discontent...

What do you do when you’ve crossed the line and can’t go back? In this week’s message, Pastor Chris Ogden walks us through the powerful story of King David and his raw confession in Psalm 51. With honesty, grace, and hope, we’re reminded that no failure is final, and no mistake is beyond God’s mercy. Whether you’re turning to God for the first time or the hundredth, discover the freedom and healin...

Have you ever felt like you’re rushing through life, just trying to get today over with? In this week’s message, Pastor David Loveless reminds us that every single day—yes, even the hard, messy, or mundane ones—is a gift we’re invited to live fully. Looking at Psalm 118:24, we’re challenged to slow down, be present, and trust that God’s grace is enough for today. Discover how to stop missing the m...