Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

The sermon from the Epiphany Sunday, January 2, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Entitled “FORWARD: Orientation Day,” in the sermon series "Training Season: FORWARD." Sermon scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the First Sunday of Christmas, December 26, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Burns-Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections, entitled “Christ in the Commotion.” Sermon scriptures: Luke 2:41-52 (Common English Bible). Scripture lesson read by Sang Eon Kim. Support the show

The sermon from the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled  “Light the World: A Gift to the Oppressed” in the sermon series “Light the World.” Sermon scriptures: Matthew 1:18–2:15 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

The sermon from the third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled Light the World: The Journey to Joy” in the sermon series “Light the World.” Sermon scriptures: Luke 2:1-40 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, December 5, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Light the World: The Promise of Potential” in the sermon series “Light the World.” Sermon scriptures: Luke 1:26-56 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, November 28, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections, entitled “Light the World: The Meaning of Memory” in the sermon series “Light the World.” Sermon scriptures: Luke 1:67-79 (Common English Bible). Support the show

The sermon from the Christ the King Sunday, November 21, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Live Well: Stay In Love With God” in the sermon series “Live Well - Three Simple Rules.” Sermon scriptures: Colossians 2:6-7 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, November 14, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Live Well: Do Good” in the sermon series “Live Well - Three Simple Rules.” Sermon scriptures: Galatians 6:9-10 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the All Saints' Sunday, November 7, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Live Well: Do No Harm” in the sermon series “Live Well.” Sermon scriptures: Galatians 5:13-15 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, October 31, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections, entitled “Love Self” in the sermon series “Love First.” Sermon scriptures: Matthew 15:21-28 (Common English Bible). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, October 24, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Love Creation” in the sermon series “Love First.” Sermon scriptures: Jeremiah 29:4-7 (New Living Translation) and Romans 8:18-28 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, October 17, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Love the World” in the sermon series “Love First.” Sermon scripture: John 17 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, October 10, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Love Neighbor” in the sermon series “Love First.” Sermon scripture: Leviticus 19:11-18 and Romans 12:9-21; 13:8-10 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the World Communion Sunday, October 3, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Love God” in the sermon series “Love First.” Sermon scripture: 1 John 4:7-19 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 26, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “The Love of Courage” in the sermon series “Courage.” Sermon scripture: Luke 15:11-24 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 19, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections, entitled “The Fortitude of Courage” in the sermon series “Courage.” Sermon scripture: Luke 9:1-6 (Common English Bible). Support the show

The Sunday, September 12, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon “The Hope of Courage” in the sermon series “Courage,” by Jay Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections. Sermon scripture: Luke 5:17-26 (Common English Bible). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 5, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “The Candor of Courage” in the sermon series “Courage.” Sermon scripture: Luke 7:36-50 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 29, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections, entitled “The Conviction of Courage” in the sermon series “Courage.” Sermon scripture: Luke 13:10-17 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 22, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “The Clarity of Courage” in the sermon series “Courage.” Sermon scripture: Luke 4:14-21 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 15, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Courage” in the sermon series “Courage.” Sermon scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 8, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “WITH: God With US!” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 1, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “WITH: Consequences” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 25, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “WITH: Choices” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 18, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon entitled “WITH: A Plan” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a (New International Version). Support the show