Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

The sermon from the Sunday, July 5, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Freedom: Walking Out Free” in the Summer in the City series for July, “The Gospel in Invictus.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 24:34-38,42-49,58-67 (New Living Translation). Download the worship guide at: https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-07...

The sermon from the Sunday, June 28, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “The Real Adventure” in the Summer in the City series for June, “The Gospel in Disney-Pixar's Up.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 22:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Download the worship guide at: https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/A...

The sermon from the Father's Sunday, June 21, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Unexpected Family” in June Summer in the City series “The Gospel in Disney-Pixar's Up.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 21:8-21 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Download the worship guide at: https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/...

The sermon from the Sunday, June 14, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Laughing at the Promise” in June Summer in the City series “The Gospel in Disney-Pixar's Up.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 18:1-15;21:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, June 7, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Higher Calling - A Spirit of Adventure” in June Summer in the City series “The Gospel in Disney-Pixar's Up.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 12:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Portions of audio from the "Up" movie clips have bee...

The sermon from the Trinity and Peace with Justice Sunday, May 31, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Rose-Tucker, “The Dance of Love!” Scripture lessons: Genesis 1:1-2,26-28 and Matthew 28:16-20 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “When the Holy Spirit Comes” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lessons: Psalm 150 and John 20:19-23 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Mother's Day and Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Wisdom and Worship” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 100 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Ascension Sunday, May 17, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “The Reign of God” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 24 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “God Our Refuge” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 46 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Trust and Praise” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 23 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Living the New Life” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 34:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Resurrection Begins” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 16 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the April 5, 2026, Easter Sunrise worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Early Hallelujahs.” Scripture lessons: John 20:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, April 5, 2026, Easter Celebration worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Just As He Said.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 28:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The homily from the Good Friday, April 3, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Forsaken” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 27:45-54 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Allies” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: John 3:1-2;19:31-42 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Courage” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40-41; Luke 23:48-49 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Companionship” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lesson: Luke 23:26-31 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Third Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Freedom” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 27:15-26 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Second Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Opposition” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lesson: Mark 14:53-72 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 22, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Offering” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: John 12:1-8 and Luke 7:36-50 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The homily from the Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: Joel 2:1-2,12-17 and Isaiah 58 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Transfiguration Sunday, February 15, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Manifest! Justice” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lessons: Exodus 24:9-18 and Matthew 17:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, February 8, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Candace M. Lewis. “Manifest! Healing” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; Matthew 5:13-20 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show