Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA podcast of sermons from Atlanta First United Methodist Church.
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He’s Still Speaking Through Faith - Sermon for July 7, 2024
July 07, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, July 7, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. Sermon “He’s Still Speaking Through Faith” in the worship series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's Coco,” and scripture lesson: Hebrews 10:32-11:7 (Common English Bible). Support the Show.
You Were Always the Dream - Sermon for June 30, 2024
July 01, 2024 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, June 30, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon “You Were Always the Dream” in the worship series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's Elemental,” and scripture lesson: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 (The Message). Support the Show.
Make A Choice: Smallness or Openness - Sermon for June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, June 23, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon “Make A Choice: Smallness or Openness” in the worship series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's Elemental,” and scripture lesson: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (The Message). Support the Show.
Tìshôk - Sermon for Sunday, June 16, 2024
June 16, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThe sermon from the Fathers' Day Sunday, June 16, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. Sermon “Tìshôk” in the worship series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's Elemental,” and scripture lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
The God-Given Advantage - Sermon for June 9, 2024
June 09, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, June 9, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon “The God-Given Advantage” in the worship series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's Elemental,” and scripture lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:12-5:2a (The Message). Support the Show.
Shine! Burn Bright! But Not Too Bright! - Sermon for June 5, 2024
June 05, 2024 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThe sermon from the Wednesday, June 5, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon “Shine! Burn Bright! But Not Too Bright!” in the worship series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's Elemental,” and scripture lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 (The Message). Support the Show.
Woe! or Go!: What Will It Be? - Sermon for May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThe sermon from the Trinity and Peace with Justice Sunday, May 26, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon “Woe! or Go!: What Will It Be?” and scripture lesson: Isaiah 6:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
The New Age of Pentecost - Sermon for May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThe sermon from the Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. John Foster, Ph.D., Senior Pastor of Big Bethel AME Church. “The New Age of Pentecost” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:8-12 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the Show.
Testify! - Sermon for May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThe sermon from the Ascension and Mothers' Day Sunday, May 12, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Testify!” in the sermon series “Love Unleashed.” Scripture lesson: 3 John 1:1-8 and 1 John 5:9-12 (New International Version). Support the Show.
You've Got the Love - Sermon for May 5, 2024
May 05, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, May 5, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “You've Got the Love” in the sermon series “Love Unleashed.” Scripture lesson: 1 John 5:1-12 (New International Version). Support the Show.
No Buts - Sermon for April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, April 28, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “No Buts” in the sermon series “Love Unleashed.” Scripture lesson: 1 John 4:7-21 (New International Version). Support the Show.
What's Love Got To Do With It? - Sermon for April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, April 21, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “What's Love Got To Do With It?” in the sermon series “Love Unleashed.” Scripture lesson: 1 John 3:11-24 (New International Version). Sermon video clip link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C587IBwud9G/?igsh=ajVrYWU1eHZ0MTgz Support the Show.
Amazing Love - Sermon for April 14, 2024
April 14, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, April 14, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Amazing Love” in the sermon series “Love Unleashed.” Scripture lesson: 1 John 3:1-7 (New International Version). Support the Show.
Love Unleashed - Sermon for April 7, 2024
April 14, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, April 7, 2024, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Love Unleashed” in the sermon series “Love Unleashed.” Scripture lesson: 1 John 1:1-2:2 (New International Version). Support the Show.
When the Light Breaks Through - Sermon for Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe 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.
Life-Shattering Darkness - Homily for Good Friday, March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThe 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 Urgency of Darkness - Sermon for Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThe 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.
Thriving in Darkness - Sermon for March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe 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.
Looking in the Darkness - Sermon for March 10, 2023
March 10, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThe 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.
Emotional Darkness - Sermon for March 3, 2024
March 03, 2024 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThe 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.
Divine Darkness - Sermon for February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThe 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.
Into the Unknown - Sermon for February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThe 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.
Dust & Darkness - Homily for Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024
February 18, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThe 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 Roof - A Vision of a Beloved Community - Sermon for February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe 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 Mortar - The Freedom of Justice - Sermon for February 4, 2024
February 04, 2024 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThe 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 Capstone - The Inclusivity of Reconciliation - Sermon for January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThe 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 Keystone - Shared Truth - Sermon for January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThe 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 Foundation - Bound Together - Sermon for January 14, 2024
January 16, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBThe 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 Cornerstone: The Image of God - Sermon for January 7, 2024
January 07, 2024 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThe 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.
A New Season - Sermon for December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThe 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.
An Unlikely Advent: When God Shows Up - Sermon for December 24, 2023
December 25, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe 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.
When Unlikely Becomes Extravagant - Sermon for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2023
December 25, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe 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.
An Unlikely Advent: A Curious People - Sermon for December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe 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.
An Unlikely Advent: Playing the Villain - Sermon for December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThe 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.
Hope: The Price, The Promise, The Propensity - Sermon for December 1, 2023
December 05, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThe 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.
An Unlikely Advent: What If I Missed It? - Sermon for December 3, 2023
December 03, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThe 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.
More Than Enough: The Good Life - Sermon for November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThe 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.
More than Enough: The Recipe - Sermon for November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThe 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.
But There's So Much More - Sermon for November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThe 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.
More than Enough: Grief, Grace, Gratitude - Sermon for November 5, 2023
November 05, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThe sermon from the All Saints' Sunday, November 5, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “More than Enough: Grief, Grace, Gratitude” in the worship series “More Than Enough.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 16:21-26 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Possible: Hope Against Hope - Sermon for October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, October 29, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Possible: Hope Against Hope” in the worship series “POSSIBLE.” Scripture lessons: John 11:1-44 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Laity Sunday Sermon
October 22, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThe sermon from the Laity Sunday, October 22, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Mr. Nate Abrams, the Lay Leader of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Scripture lesson: 2 Timothy 1:8-14 (Common English Bible). Support the Show.
Possible: Seeing Clearly - Sermon for October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe sermon from the Pride Sunday, October 15, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Possible: Seeing Clearly” in the worship series “POSSIBLE.” Scripture lessons: Mark 8:22-26 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Possible: Bread for the World - Sermon for October 1, 2023
October 08, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThe sermon from the World Communion Sunday, October 1, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Possible: Bread for the World” in the worship series “POSSIBLE.” Scripture lessons: Luke 9:10-17 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Possible: The Last Word - Sermon for October 8, 2023
October 08, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, October 8, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Possible: The Last Word” in the worship series “POSSIBLE.” Scripture lessons: Luke 9:10-17 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Possible: Stilling the Storm - Sermon for September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, September 24, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Dr. Helen Jin Kim. “Possible: Stilling the Storm” in the worship series “POSSIBLE.” Scripture lessons: Mark 4:35-41 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Possible - Sermon for September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, September 17, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Possible” in the worship series “POSSIBLE.” Scripture lessons: Mark 2:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Creed: The Resurrection of the Body - Sermon for September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, September 10, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Creed: The Resurrection of the Body” in the worship series “Creed: What Christians Believe and Why.” Scripture lessons: 1 Corinthians 15:42-58 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Creed: The Forgiveness of Sins - Sermon for September 3, 2023
September 03, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, September 3, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Creed: The Forgiveness of Sins” in the worship series “Creed: What Christians Believe and Why.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 26:20-30 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.
Creed: The Church and the Communion of Saints - Sermon for August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThe sermon from the Sunday, August 27, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Creed: The Church and the Communion of Saints” in the worship series “Creed: What Christians Believe and Why.” Scripture lessons: 1 Corinthians 12:7,12-31 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). Support the Show.