Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

Pastoral Intern Dixie Scruggs' sermon from the Christ the King and United Methodist Student Day Sunday, November 24, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood: A Vision of Community” in the sermon series “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood.” Sermon scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6 (NRSV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, November 17, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood: A Vision of Restoration” in the sermon series “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood.” Sermon scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Veterans' Day Sunday, November 10, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood: A Vision of Courage” in the sermon series “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood.” Sermon scripture: Haggai 1:15b-2:9 (NRSV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the All Saints' Sunday, November 3, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood: A Vision of Gratitude and Faith” in the sermon series “Building a Beautiful Neighborhood.” Sermon scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 (NRSV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, October 27, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Enough: Defined by Generosity” in the sermon series “Enough.” Sermon scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NIV) Support the show

Guest Speaker Dr. Dana Lyles' sermon from the Laity Sunday, October 20, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Enough: Cultivating Contentment” in the sermon series “Enough.” Sermon scripture: Luke 12:13-21 (NRSV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Pride Sunday, October 13, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Enough: Wisdom and Finance” in the sermon series “Enough.” Sermon scripture: Luke 15:11-32 (NLT) Support the show

Executive Associate Pastor Rev. Walter R. Jones' sermon from the World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Enough: When Dreams Become Nightmares” in the sermon series “Enough.” Sermon scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2b, 6-10 Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 22, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Solidarity” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 (NIV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 29, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Luke 16:19-31 (The Message) Support the show

Guest Pastor Rev. Dr. Rodney Thomas Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 8, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Joy - Celebrate with Me” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Luke 15:1-10 (MSG) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, September 8, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Transformation” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Philemon 1-21 (NIV)  *Note: due to technical difficulties during recording, there are occasional moments where the audio is missing. Support the show

Executive Associate Pastor Rev. Walter R. Jones' sermon from the Sunday, September 1, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Radical Welcome: Radical Love” in the sermon series “The Radical Welcome.” Sermon scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8; 15-16 (NRSV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, August 25, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Life Matters” in the sermon series “Life Matters.” Sermon scripture: Luke 13:10-17 (NIV) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, August 18, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Faith Matters, Part II” in the sermon series “Life Matters.” Sermon scripture: Hebrews 11:29-12:2 (NLT) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, August 11, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Faith Matters” in the sermon series “Life Matters.” Sermon scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 (NLT) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, August 4, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “Christ Matters” in the sermon series “Life Matters.” Sermon scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 (NLT) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, July 28, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Gospel According to the Lion King: Come Home” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to the Lion King.” Sermon scripture: Colossians 2:6-19 (NLT) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, July 21, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Gospel According to the Lion King: Just Can't Wait to Be King” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to the Lion King.” Sermon scripture: Colossians 1:15-28 (NLT) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, July 14, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Gospel According to the Lion King: Remember Who You Are” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to the Lion King.” Sermon scripture: Colossians 1:1-14 (NLT) Support the show

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, July 7, 2019, worship service of Atlanta First UMC, entitled “The Gospel According to the Lion King: Pay Attention” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to the Lion King.” Sermon scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (NLT) Support the show