Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

The sermon from the Sunday, August 10, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Holy Disruption” in the worship series “The Tears of Things.” Scripture lessons: Jeremiah 20:7-9; 29:7-11 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 3, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Called by Fire” in the worship series “The Tears of Things.” Scripture lessons: Amos 5:21-24 and Isaiah 6:1-8; 40:1-3 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 27, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Freedom to Love” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 5:13-26 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 20, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Minister Asti White. “Bearing One Another's Burdens” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 6:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 13, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “No Longer Strangers” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 3:23–29 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 6, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Death, Interrupted by Grace” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 1:11–24 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, June 22, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Becoming: Whole, Holy & Human” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lessons: Romans 12:1–2 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, June 22, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Shame & the Shadows We Hide” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lesson: John 4:1-29 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, June 15, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Min. Katie Wax White, Director of Finance and Administration. “Fear Is Not the Final Word” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 14:22–33 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Fire & Feelings” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:1-21 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Joy & the Journey” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lesson: Philippians 4:4–9 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, May 25, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Mind the Gap: Bridging the Gap” in the Easter worship series “Mind the Gap.” Scripture lesson: Acts 8:26-40 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, May 18, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Mind the Gap: Courage for the Calling” in the Easter worship series “Mind the Gap.” Scripture lesson: Acts 4:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Download the worship guide at: http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/25/AFUMC-Worship-25-05-18.pdf Dow...

The sermon from the Sunday, May 4, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Mind the Gap: Power in the Gap” in the Easter worship series “Mind the Gap.” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:1–24,32-42 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Mother's Day Sunday, May 11, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Mind the Gap: Faith in Action” in the Easter worship series “Mind the Gap.” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:42-47 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, April 27, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Mind the Gap: Between the Cross and the Call” in the Easter worship series “Mind the Gap.” Scripture lesson: Acts 1:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Download the worship guide at: http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/25/AFUMC-Worship-25-0...

The sermon from the outdoor Easter Sunrise, April 20, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko, called “With a Great Voice.” Scripture lesson: John 20:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “While It Was Still Dark” in the Easter worship series “Mind the Gap.” Scripture lesson: Luke 19:35-40 and John 20:1 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Good Friday, April 18, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Mind the Gap” in the Easter worship series “Mind the Gap.” Scripture lesson: John 19:14-42 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Bishop Robin Dease, resident bishop of the Georgia Episcopal Area of the UMC. “If We Won’t, They Will!” in the worship series “Practice Makes Perfect.” Scripture lesson: Luke 19:35-40 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, April 6, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Practice Makes Perfect: Confession” in the worship series “Practice Makes Perfect.” Scripture lesson: 1 John 1:8-10 (Common English Bible). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 30, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Practice Makes Perfect: Service as a Discipline” in the worship series “Practice Makes Perfect.” Gospel lesson: Matthew 20:20-28 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Download the worship guide at: http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/25/AFUMC-Worship...

The sermon from the Sunday, March 23, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Keya Hillman, who is the Regional Developer of the South West District of the NGUMC. “The Freedom in Simplicity: Seeking First the Kingdom” in the worship series “Practice Makes Perfect.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 6:25-33 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Suppo...

The sermon from the Sunday, March 16, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Practice Makes Perfect: Study” in the worship series “Practice Makes Perfect.” Scripture lesson: John 8:25-32 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Download the worship guide at: http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/25/AFUMC-Worship-25-03-16.pdf Suppo...

The sermon from the Sunday, March 9, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Byron Thomas. “Woe Is Me!” in the worship series “Practice Makes Perfect.” Scripture lesson: Isaiah 6:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show