Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

The sermon from the Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “When the Light Breaks Through,” concluding the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lesson: John 20:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The homily from the Good Friday, March 29, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Life-Shattering Darkness” in the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 27:45-54 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Urgency of Darkness” in the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lesson: John 12:12-19,27,35-36;18:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 17, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Thriving in Darkness” in the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lesson: John 3:1-21 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 10, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Looking in the Darkness” in the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lesson: John 9:1-7,35-41 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 3, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Emotional Darkness” in the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lessons: John 11:1-44 and Psalm 34:18 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 25, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Divine Darkness” in the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lessons: John 8:39-59 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The homily from the Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Dust & Darkness” in the Lenten sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lesson: Joel 2:1-2,12-17 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 18, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Assocaite Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Into the Unknown” in the sermon series “Darkness - Moving Through Difficult Times.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 1:1-5 (The Contemporary Torah, JPS) and John 1:1-5; 6:16-21 (NRSVue). Support the show

The sermon from the Transfiguration Sunday, February 11, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Roof - A Vision of a Beloved Community” in the sermon series “Beloved Community.” Scripture lessons: Micah 6:6-8 and Acts 2:43-47 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 4, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Mortar - The Freedom of Justice” in the sermon series “Beloved Community.” Scripture lessons: Amos 5:21-24 and Acts 2:41-47 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, January 28, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Capstone - The Inclusivity of Reconciliation” in the sermon series “Beloved Community.” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:37-42 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, January 21, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Keystone - Shared Truth” in the sermon series “Beloved Community.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 22:34-40 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, January 14, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Foundation - Bound Together” in the sermon series “Beloved Community.” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:1-12 and Luke 6:20-38 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition) Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, January 7, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Cornerstone - The Image of God” in the sermon series “Beloved Community.” Scripture lesson: Acts 17:24-28 and Psalms 118:22-24 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition) Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, December 31, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “A New Season.” Scripture lesson: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “An Unlikely Advent: When God Shows Up” in the worship series “An Unlikely Advent.” Scripture lesson: Luke 2:8-20 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “When Unlikely Becomes Extravagant” in the worship series “An Unlikely Advent.” Scripture lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSVue) and Luke 2:1-20 (KJV). Support the show

The sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “An Unlikely Advent: A Curious People” in the worship series “An Unlikely Advent.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 2:1-4,7-12 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “An Unlikely Advent: Playing the Villain” in the worship series “An Unlikely Advent.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 2:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Friday, December 1, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Hope: The Price, The Promise, The Propensity.” Scripture lessons: Lamentations 3:1-3,17-24 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, December 3, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “An Unlikely Advent: What If I Missed It?” in the worship series “An Unlikely Advent.” Scripture lessons: Luke 1:5-25 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from Christ the King Sunday, November 26, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “More Than Enough: The Good Life” in the worship series “More Than Enough.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 25:31-46 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, November 19, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “More than Enough: The Recipe” in the worship series “More Than Enough.” Scripture lessons: Philippians 4:4-9; 11b-13; 17b; 19-20 (The Message). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, November 12, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Smothers. “But There's So Much More” in the worship series “More Than Enough.” Scripture lessons: Hebrews 6:1-12 (The Message). Support the show