Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

The sermon from the Mother's Day Sunday, May 14, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Head, Shoulders, Moms, and Faith” in the worship series “The Aftermath.” Scripture lesson: Acts 17:22-31 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, May 7, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Why Forgiveness Matters” in the worship series “The Aftermath.” Scripture lesson: Acts 7:54-60 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, April 30, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “How to Be the Church” in the worship series “The Aftermath.” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:42-47 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, April 23, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Rumors, Hopes, & Road Dust” in the worship series “The Aftermath.” Scripture lesson: Luke 24:13-35 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, April 16, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Dr. Helen Jin Kim. “Belonging in Christ” in the worship series “The Aftermath.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 3:26-29 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Great I AM REVEALED!” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lesson: John 20:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version, updated edition). Support the show

The homily from the Good Friday, April 7, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “I Am He” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lessons: John 18:1-8; Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Resurrection and the Life REVEALED” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lesson: John 11:17-27 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 26, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Way, the Truth, and the Life REVEALED” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lesson: John 14:1-6 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 19, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Vine REVEALED” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lesson: John 15:1-8,12-17 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 12, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Good Shepherd REVEALED” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lesson: John 10:11-16 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, March 5, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Bread of Life REVEALED” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lesson: John 6:1-15,22-35 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 26, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “The Light of the World REVEALED” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lesson: John 1:1-5; 8:12-20 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The homily from the Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Reveal Me!” in the worship series “REVEALED.” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 58:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version, updated edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Transfiguration Sunday, February 19, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Smothers. “WEAK and strong” in the worship series “WEAK and strong.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 6:9-13 (King James Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 12, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Smothers. “WEAK and strong: And Lead Us, Not Into Temptation” in the worship series “WEAK and strong.” Scripture lessons: Ephesians 6:11-17 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 5, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “WEAK and strong: The WEAKness of Forgiveness” in the worship series “WEAK and strong.” Scripture lessons: Luke 18:9-14 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, January 29, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “WEAK and strong: Feed Me!” in the worship series “WEAK and strong.” Scripture lessons: Exodus 16:14-21 and John 6:35 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, January 22, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “WEAK and strong: Whose Will Be Done?” in the worship series “WEAK and strong.” Scripture lessons: Luke 22:39-46 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, January 15, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “WEAK and strong: Less Is More!” in the worship series “WEAK and strong.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 6:5-15 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 8, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “WEAK and strong: What's In That Water?” in the worship series “WEAK and strong.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 3:13-17 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Epiphany Sunday, January 1, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Burns-Horton. “Go Another Route. Be The Hope.” in the worship series “A Reason for Hope.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 2:1-12 (Common English Bible). Support the show

The sermon from the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Claim Your Hope” in the worship series “A Reason for Hope.” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 9:2-7 (New Revised Standard Version) and Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Emmanuel” in the worship series “A Reason for Hope.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 1:22-23 (New Living Translation). Support the show

The sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Olu Brown. “Don't Be Afraid!” in the worship series “A Reason for Hope.” Sermon scripture: Luke 2:8-11 (Common English Bible). Support the show