Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First! Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers shares her 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, October 11, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Interrupt: The Courage to Work Things Out” in the sermon series “Interrupt: The Courage to Live Counter-Culturally.” Sermon scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 (The Message). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First! Our Thursday Thoughts message today is brought to you by Christopher Bryant, our Director of Worship and Music, with invitations to worship, grow and engage; and by Erin Martin, our Engage Team Lead, who shares tips on how to download and install the new Atlanta First UMC Mobile App. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together! Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the World Communion Sunday, October 4, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Interrupt: The Courage to Remember” in the sermon series “Interrupt: The Courage to Live Counter-Culturally.” Sermon scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-25a (The Message). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First! Our Thursday Thoughts message today is brought to you by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, who offers an invitation to our October worship series, "Interrupt: The Courage to Live Counter-Culturally", which kicks off this week with World Communion Sunday; by Mary Jackson, our Serve Team Lead with a message about Friends at the Front Door; and by Christop...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 27, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Do the Right Thing: The Urgency of Faith” in the sermon series “Do the Right Thing.” Sermon scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First! Our Thursday Thoughts message today is brought to you by Christopher Bryant, our Director of Worship and Music, with an announcment about our upcoming 1st Sunday at First recital; Mary Jackson, our Serve Team Lead with a thank-you message; Erin Martin, our Engage Team Lead with a sneak peak of the upcoming Atlanta First UMC Mobile App; and Norphesia Adams, our Staff...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 20, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Do the Right Thing: The Urgency of Obedience” in the sermon series “Do the Right Thing.” Sermon scripture: Jonah 3:10-4:11 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Today, Pastor Jasmine is joined by engage Team lead Erin Martin as they share Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. We share opportunities to grow through a new small group study, "Revival;" to serve through giving to UMCOR and Wellroot Family Services' Amazing Grace offering; and to engage through a sneak peak of the upcoming Atlanta First UMC App! Let...

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 13, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Do the Right Thing: The Urgency of Forgiveness” in the sermon series “Do the Right Thing.” Sermon scripture: Genesis 50:15-21 (New Revised Standard Version) and Romans 14:8-12 (The Message). Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 6, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Do the Right Thing: The Urgency of Love” in the sermon series “Do the Right Thing.” Sermon scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers shares her Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. This week, Pastor Jasmine introduces our new worship series for September, "Do the Right Thing," and talks about opportunities to both serve and engage this Sunday, September 6th. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together!  Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, August 30, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Follow the Leader?!: Commitment Issues Part 2” in the sermon series “Follow the Leader?!” Sermon scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 9-21 (New International Version). Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, August 23, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Follow the Leader?!: Commitment Issues” in the sermon series “Follow the Leader?!” Sermon scripture: Romans 12:1-8 (New International Version). Support the show

Today, Pastor Jasmine is joined by Serve Team lead Mary Jackson, Ministry Intern Dixie Scruggs, and Director of Worship and Music Chris Bryant, as they share 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, August 16, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Follow the Leader?!: Questions That Transform” in the sermon series “Follow the Leader?!” Sermon scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 (New International Version). Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, August 9, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Follow the Leader?!: This Is Not the Time to Panic” in the sermon series “Follow the Leader?!” Sermon scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 (New International Version). Support the show

Today, Pastor Jasmine is joined by Ministry Intern Dixie Scruggs as they share 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, August 2, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Follow the Leader?!: The Struggle of Resistance” in the sermon series “Follow the Leader?!” Sermon scripture: Genesis 32:22-31 (New International Version). Support the show

Pastor Jasmine is joined by Pastoral Counseler Rev. Dr. Nancy Long in sharing their Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together! Support the show

Guest Pastor Rev. Tom Berlin's sermon from the Sunday, July 26, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Resist What Is Wrong.” Sermon scripture: Luke 4:1-14 (New International Version). Thank you to Rev. Berlin and Floris United Methodist Church for sharing their recording with us. Support the show

Pastor Jasmine is joined by Ministry Intern Dixie Scruggs in sharing their 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, July 19, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Inside Out: When Joy Returns” in the sermon series “Inside Out.” Sermon scripture: Nehemiah 7:73b-8:12 (New International Version). Support the show

Pastor Jasmine is joined by Pastoral Counselor Rev. Dr. Nancy Long, Serve Team lead Mary Jackson, and Atlanta First UMC youth Bryce in sharing their 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, July 12, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Inside Out: Overcoming Disgust” in the sermon series “Inside Out.” Sermon scripture: Amos 5:4, 6, 10-15, 21-24 (The Message); Amos 5:24 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show