Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

The sermon from the Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Wrapped Up In Jesus” in the worship series “A Reason for Hope.” Sermon scripture: Micah 5:2 (NIV) and Isaiah 61:1-2 (NASB). Support the show

The sermon from the Christ the King Sunday, November 20, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Transformed Through Generosity” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Sermon scripture: Genesis 12:1-4 and Luke 19:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition) Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, November 13, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Alisa Smallwood. “Grounded in Gratitude” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Sermon scripture: Luke 17:11-19 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition) Support the show

The sermon from the All Saints' Sunday, November 6, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Born to Be Generous” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Sermon scripture: Mark 10:17-31 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition) Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, October 30, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Forward In Faith” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4 (New Revised Standard Version) Support the show

The sermon from the Laity Sunday, October 23, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Dr. Helen Jin Kim. “The One Thing Needed” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Luke 10:38-42 and Psalm 32:1-2 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, October 16, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Robert W. Lee. “Rejects and Rolling Stones” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Pride Sunday, October 9, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Judge Jane Barwick. “Faith In Things Unseen” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Support the show

The sermon from the World Communion Sunday, October 2, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “By Faith We Will Continue to Worship” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3,6,32-40 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 25, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest pastor Allison Ashe, the CEO of Wellroot Family Services. “By Faith We Have Engaged” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 18, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest pastor Gregory L. Fenves, the President of Emory University. “Emory & Atlanta First UMC - History, Education, and Faith” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Eclesiastes 3:1. Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 11, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson. “Going to Jesus Outside the Camp” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Hebrews 13:1-16 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 4, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “By Faith We Have Worshipped” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Daniel 3 (New International Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 28, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Ellison, II. “Forward In Faith” in the sermon series “FORWARD IN FAITH.” Sermon scripture: Philippians 1:9-10 (Common English Bible). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 21, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Burns-Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections. “SERIOUSLY!? Walk Humbly.” in the sermon series “SERIOUSLY!?” Sermon scripture: Micah 6:6-9 (Common English Bible) and Matthew 18:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 14, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Burns-Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections. “SERIOUSLY!? Love Kindness.” in the sermon series “SERIOUSLY!?” Sermon scripture: Micah 6:6-9 (The Message) and John 15:1-17 (New International Version). News Clip about Dad's on Duty:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

The sermon from the Sunday, August 7, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Burns-Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections. “SERIOUSLY!? Do Justice.” in the sermon series “SERIOUSLY!?” Sermon scripture: Micah 6:6-9 (The Message) and Luke 18:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 31, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest pastor Rev. Brian Tillman. “The Samaritan Neighborhood.” Sermon scripture: Luke 10:25-37 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 24, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Build Together,” in the sermon series “The Gospel in Ted Lasso.” Sermon scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11 (The Message). Video Clip - Dart Game: https://youtu.be/oZ4YSXv6Xkg Video Clip - Rebecca Tells the Truth: https://youtu.be/Nhf5QSc0oZI Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 17, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Biscuits,” in the sermon series “The Gospel in Ted Lasso.” Sermon scripture: Deuteronomy 30:8-14; Galatians 5:22-23,25 (The Message). Video Clip - Biscuits with the Boss:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0LEltkg1H4 Video Clip - Ted and Rebecca Transformatio...

The sermon from the Sunday, July 10, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Blind Faith,” in the sermon series “The Gospel in Ted Lasso.” Sermon scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 (The Message). Video Clip - Ted's Locker Room Talk:  https://youtu.be/Y_TJHIV5vDs Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 3, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Blind Faith,” in the sermon series “The Gospel in Ted Lasso.” Sermon scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (The Message). Ted Lasso: Ted Comes to the UK:  https://youtu.be/TgM7JZ9mO7Q  (Warning, some strong language) Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, June 26, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Together,” in the sermon series “The Gospel in Disney's Encanto.” Sermon scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2,5-14 (New Living Translation). Video Clips: Mirabel and Abuela Alma Argue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDiBixlQHGs Mirabel and Abuela Alma, Together -...

The sermon from the Sunday, June 19, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” in the sermon series “The Gospel in Disney's Encanto.” Sermon scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 (The Message). Video Clip - We Don't Talk About Bruno:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvWRMAU6V-c Video Clip - Casita Cracks:  htt...

The sermon from the Trinity and Peace with Justice Sunday, June 12, 2022, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Burns-Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections. “Gifts of the Spirit,” in the sermon series “The Gospel in Disney's Encanto.” Sermon scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 (The Message). Support the show