First Presbyterian Church of Griffin - Sermons

This week Pastor Austin continues in the series, The Lord's Prayer, an expositional walk through the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray. In this sermon, we open to Matthew 6:11 to understand the shift in how Jesus modeled prayer and what it means for us.

This Sunday, Pastor Austin continues the series The Lord's Prayer, and exegetical walk through the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew chapter 6. This week we finish verse 10 with "on earth as it is in heaven." What do you think about when you pray for it to be on earth as it is in heaven? Do you think of creation? The Creator of all things? and how He is making all things ne...

This morning we continue our series The Lord’s Prayer, a walk through the prayer Jesus taught His disciples to pray. We open to Matthew 6:10 to study the will of God for our lives and what it means to pray it as a prayer.

This week we continue our sermon series on The Lord's Prayer, opening our Bibles to Matthew 6:10. When Jesus taught his disciples to pray "Thy kingdom come," what are the implications of this prayer for our daily lives? It is a prayer for an immediate change and a future hope.

This morning we continue our sermon series, The Lord’s Prayer, a series walking through the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray. This week we take a look at the second line from Matthew 6:9b, Hallowed Be Your Name. How does our prayer for God to be holy change us and shape us into the image of Jesus?

This morning we begin our new sermon Series, The Lord’s Prayer, a series walking through the prayer that Jesus taught his disicples to pray. This week we take a look at the first line from Matthew 6:9a, Our Father in Heaven. How does this line connect us in faith and what the Lord desires from our prayers?

This Sunday we hear a word from guest preacher, Michael Armentrout, a candidate for ordination in our denomination, ECO Presbyterians. He brings us a timely word from Matthew 14:1-23, about two kingdoms, and how the Kingdom of God looks different from the world and you and I are invited into that kingdom.

This morning we conclude our series Prayers of the People, a look at the prayers offered by figures throughout the Bible. To finish our series, Pastor Austin opens to John 17 and walks through the High Priestly Prayers given by Jesus before His disciples at the Last Supper. How does Jesus prayer model his love and care for His own?

This morning we continue our series Prayers of the People, a look at the prayers of Biblical figures. This week we open to Acts 7 to see how Stephen was empowered to pray, even in the midst of persecution. Do you still feel like your prayers are dry and dull? Listen to find how to find a vibrant prayer life.

This week we continue our series Prayers of the People, a look at the prayers of biblical figures and the examples they left behind when they prayed. This week we open our Bible to 1 Chronicles 4, where we read the prayer of Jabez. Jabez's prayer is one for all of us who are shaped by our past and how God wants to break through for us to live presently and hope for the future.

This week we have a special guest preacher, our missionary partner Michael Gordon. Michael serves with RUFs national office. This week he bring us a word from Psalm 31:7. Do you know that God understands your hurt and sees you in it?

Pastor Austin continues in the series Prayers of the People, a look at the many prayers offered by Biblical Figures to God. This week we open our Bibles to 2 Samuel 7 to read of David's prayer of Gratitude to the Lord for choosing him and his house. How can we respond like David for God's blessings toward us?

As we continue our sermon series, Prayer of the People, a look at the prayers offered by Biblical figures, this week we look at the prayer Job offers in repentance to the Lord after being rebuked by Him in Job 42. How do we repent in a manner that is effective and life changing that brings us into closer relationship with our Father in heaven?

This week we continue our series Prayers of the People, a look at the prayers offered by Biblical Figures. This week we look at Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 1 to God for a Son. Only we realize that Hannah's satisfaction is not in her prayer being answered, but the Lord himself.

This week, we continue our series Prayer of the people exploring the prayers of Biblical figures. This week we open to Joshua 7, to see how Joshua responds to hardship among Israel in his prayer to the Lord and how we might be able to express similar sentiments in the situations we face.

Today we continue our sermon series Prayers of the People, a series looking at the prayer of Biblical figures. This morning Pastor Austin opens to Exodus 33, where Moses intercedes for Israel and asks God to show him His glory. Do you feel like there is more to God, but have become complacent in seeing what He has for you? Moses can be an example of seeking God for more.

We continue our sermon series Prayers of the People, exploring the various prayers lifted up by biblical figures. Today we open to Exodus 15 to hear the Song of Moses expressed through Miriam. How do we respond to present darkness and overcome with the truth of praise and prayer?

Join us on the new series where we explore the prayer of biblical figures. This week we encounter the prayer of Abraham for Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 18:22-33. What does it look like to draw near? to pray boldly? to intercede Gospel renewal?

Ashley Franke joins us again this week to share once again on her topic of Principles of New Testament Discipleship. This week we open to Romans 12:1-2 to be challenged by the way in which we think and are transformed into the children of God.

This Sunday we are joined by guest preacher Ashely Franke, who brings us a message from John 13:34-35, continuing her topic on Principals of New Testament Discipleship. This week we find ourselves challenged by the question of how we are called to love one another.

As we celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper in service today, we first start by looking at 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, where Paul passes to us his instruction and teaching on communion. How do we prayerfully approach the Lord's table and participate in the divine union with Jesus in this sacred moment?

In this sermon, we are joined by one of our Missionary Partners, George Mixon. He delivers are sermon from Revelation 3:15-20, challenging hearers to obtain riches that can only be found in Christ.

In this sermon, we explore how we pray for provision based on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:25-33. How do you pray for provision? What are the ways in which you trust God to provide all that you need?

This Sunday we look take a closer look at Mary and Elizabeth's story from Luke 1:39-55 as we honor the history of Mother's Day, and the Lord who is faithful to bless us with life through Mothers and the Abundant Life through Jesus.