Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, January 24, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Hope Emerging: An Urgent Legacy" in the sermon series "Hope Emerging." Sermon scripture: Mark 1:14-20 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Guest Pastor Rev. Karla Daniel's sermon from the Sunday, January 17, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Hope Emerging: Persisting Hope" in the sermon series "Hope Emerging." Sermon scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the January 10, 2021, Baptism of the Lord Sunday worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Hope Emerging: Hope Transforming" in the sermon series "Hope Emerging." Sermon scripture: Mark 1:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Happy New Year to one and all in the Atlanta First Family, from Pastor Jasmine, the staff and your Leadership Team! Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Thursday, December 24, 2020, Christmas Eve Worship Service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: There’s Something About the Name, Jesus!” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Scripture lessons: Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version) and Isaiah 9:2-7 (New Revised Standard Ver...

Merry Christmas to one and all in the Atlanta First Family, from Pastor Jasmine, the staff and your Leadership Team! Support the show

Pastor Rev. Dr. Jacqui Rose-Tucker's homily from the Monday, December 21, 2020, Longest Night Worship Service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church and Bethel United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Jesus, The Light of the World” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Scripture lessons: Psalm 121; Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; John 19:25-27 (Common En...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, December 20, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Jesus, The Light of the World” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: John 1:1-5; 1 John 2:8-11 (New International Version). Support the show

Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers shares Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. As we approach the culmination of the Advent Season, Pastor Jasmine invites us to attend three special worship services in the coming week, including the fourth Sunday of Advent, the Longest Night service, and ur Christmas Eve service. She also invites us to continue to serve throu...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, December 13, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 1:20b-25 and Hebrews 1:1-4; 4:14-16 (New International Version). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First family! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers shares Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. Pastor Jasmine appeals to everyone to redouble our efforts in containing the corona virus. She invites us to worship, as we continue our Advent series "Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas," and invites us to three...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, December 6, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Jesus Our Savior” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 1:18-21; Luke 2:8-14 (New International Version). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First family! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers is joined by our Serve Team lead Mary Jackson, as they share Thursday Thoughts. Pastor Jasmine shares opportunities to worship and grow in our Advent series, "Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas," while Mary shares opportunities to serve through our Keep Atlanta Warm and Friends at the F...

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Rose-Tucker's sermon from the Sunday, November 29, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Christ/Messiah/King” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 1:26-38; 2:10-11 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Happy Thanksgiving, Atlanta First family! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers is joined by the church staff and leadership team in wishing all a happy Thanksgiving. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together! Support the show

Guest Pastor Rev. Blair Boyd Zant's sermon from the Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First! Today our Director of Worship and Music, Christopher Bryant, is joined by our Engage Team lead Erin Martin in sharing Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together! Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, November 15, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: Giving Your Treasure Back to God” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:1-6 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, November 8, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: The Trouble with Two Masters” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:24 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers is joined by our Serve Team lead Mary Jackson as they share Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. They share opportunities to worship and grow through our new series for November, "Treasure," including small group studies on Sunday at 9:30 am and Thursday at 5:30 pm; opportunities to s...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the All Saints' Sunday, November 1, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: Where Is Your Treasure” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Atlanta First! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers is joined by our Director of Worship and Music Christopher Bryant and our Serve Team lead Mary Jackson as they share Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. They share opportunities to worship and grow through our new series for November, "Treasure"; opportunities to serve through Friends at the Front D...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, October 25, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Interrupt: The Courage to Love” in the sermon series “Interrupt: The Courage to Live Counter-Culturally.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 22:34-46 (The Message). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First family! Today's Thursday Thoughts are shared by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Pastor Jasmine shares new opportunities to worship and grow with our upcoming "Treasure" generosity and gratitude series; opportunities to serve through our Keep Atlanta Warm and Friends at the Front Door Ministries; and ways to engage through the Atlanta First Mobile...

Mary Jackson's sermon from the Laity Sunday, October 18, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Interrupt: The Courage to Echo God's Word” in the sermon series “Interrupt: The Courage to Live Counter-Culturally.” Sermon scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (The Message). Support the show