First Church Orlando

Today Pastor Vance preaches about serving in the church. This week's scripture is 1 Corinthians 12:4-27. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches about discipleship. This week's scripture is 1 Timothy 4. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Britton Stacey, ministry intern, shares his Sermon "Love Seeks God - Worship" discussing why we show up to church and that all worship is worship. This week's scripture is Deuteronomy 10:12-22. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

One of the newest members of the First Church family is Chef Crystal Clarke.  She is our new kitchen manager and preferred caterer.  You can hear about her career in the culinary arts, and about her food ministry for families that are food insecure in her podcast with Communications Chairperson Erik Lindborg.  You are invited to tune in every week to “Get to Know our Neighbors.”

Today Pastor Vance shares his Sermon "The Greatest of These is Love" with scripture 1 Corinthians 13. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Brian Postelwait is Chief Operating Officer for the Central Florida Homeless Services Network, which works with local agencies to provide services to the homeless in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Brian, along with CEO Martha Are and 50 employees will be inhabiting office space on the first and third floors of our ministries building. Brian sat down with Erik Linkdborg for this podcast in...

Today Pastor Vance shares his Sermon "Love Is Stronger Than Death" with scripture Song of Solomon 8:6-7. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today we start a new Summer Sermon Series all about love. To kick things off Pastor Vance shares his sermon "God Is Love" Scripture 1 John 4:7-21 Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

This week we remember the tragic shooting at Pulse 5 years ago. Rev. Josh Bell, our guest preacher, shares his journey and the struggle the LGTBQ+ went through is going through. He references scripture Mark 3:20-35. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

This past Sunday was Trinity Sunday and Pastor Vance concludes the longest sermon series ever through scripture Acts 2:1-13. Want to learn more about First Church, visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

Happy Pentecost! Pastor Vance concludes the longest sermon series ever through scripture Acts 2:1-13. Want to learn more about First Church, visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

This past Sunday we celebrated the Class of 2021! Pastor Emily preached on the continued season of Easter and the importance of Ascension Sunday through the scripture Acts 1:1-11. Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Happy Mother's Day! This past Sunday, Pastor Vance shared his sermon "The Great Commission." Hope you enjoy. Matthew 28:16-20. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

This week Pastor Vance shares his sermon "Life & Love" Romans 6:1-11. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Emily shares the story of "Peter Reinstated" through the scripture John 21:1-19 Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares "The Elder's Faith" through Hebrews 11:1-2 and shares a challenge to help the church continue to do great work in the future by paying down a lingering debt. If you want to learn more about First Church please visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Pastors Vance Rains and Emily Sterling-Strongman sit down with Helen Ryde to discuss the ministries of the Reconciling Ministries Network and what it might mean for First Church to officially become a "reconciling" church. Want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance interviews members of the LGBTQ community (Michael Shortal, Elizabeth Preston-Hughes, Joe Nisbett) that grew up at First Church Orlando. Want to learn more about First Church visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares Luke 24: 13-35 and preaches his sermon “On The Road To Emmaus” If you want to learn more about First Church please visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the message of Easter asking us to begin again. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Kacie Tartt interviewed by Vance Rains, Lead Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have John Richard interviewed by Gail Lippincott. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman preaches this Palm Sunday discussing expectations of what is to come. Mark 11:1-11 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have various kids from IGNITE interviewed by Ryan Arnold and Britton Stacey, ministry interns, and Gabrielle Toledo, Director of Modern Worship. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to o...

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Somer Spencer interviewed by Emily Sterling-Strongman, Executive Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org