Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

When Faith, Vision, and Justice Collide - Sermon for June 4, 2023

June 04, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

The sermon from the Trinity and Peace with Justice Sunday, June 4, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest pastor Rev. Camille Henderson-Edwards. “When Faith, Vision, and Justice Collide” in the worship series “The Gospel According to Evan Almighty.” Scripture lesson: Habakkuk 2:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, Fresh Anointing - Sermon for Pentecost, May 28, 2023

May 28, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

The sermon from the Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, Fresh Anointing” in the worship series “The Aftermath.” Scripture lesson: Acts 2:1-21 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Promise, Power and Praise - Sermon for May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

The sermon from the Ascension Sunday, May 21, 2023, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Promise, Power and Praise” in the worship series “The Aftermath.” Scripture lesson: Luke 24:44-53 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Head, Shoulders, Moms, and Faith - Sermon for Sunday, May 14, 2023

May 14, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

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

Why Forgiveness Matters - Sermon for May 7, 2023

May 07, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

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

How to Be the Church - Sermon for April 30, 2023

April 30, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

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

Rumors, Hopes, & Road Dust - Sermon for April 23, 2023

April 23, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

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

Belonging in Christ - Sermon for April 16, 2023

April 16, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

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 Great I AM REVEALED! - Sermon for Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

April 09, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

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

I Am He - Homily for Good Friday, April 7, 2023

April 08, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

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 Resurrection and the Life REVEALED - Sermon for Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

April 02, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

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 Way, the Truth, and the Life REVEALED - Sermon for March 26, 2023

March 26, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

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 Vine REVEALED - Sermon for March 19, 2023

March 19, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

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 Good Shepherd REVEALED - Sermon for March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

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 Bread of Life REVEALED - Sermon for March 5, 2023

March 05, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

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 Light of the World REVEALED - Sermon for February 26, 2023

February 26, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

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

Reveal Me! - Homily for Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

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

WEAK and strong - Sermon for February 19, 2023

February 19, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

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

WEAK and strong: And Lead Us, Not Into Temptation - Sermon for February 12, 2023

February 12, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

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

WEAK and strong: The WEAKness of Forgiveness - Sermon for February 5, 2023

February 05, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

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

WEAK and strong: Feed Me!

January 29, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

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

WEAK and strong: Whose Will Be Done? - Sermon for January 22, 2023

January 22, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

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

WEAK and strong: Less Is More! - Sermon for January 15, 2023

January 15, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

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

WEAK and strong: What's In That Water? - Sermon for Sunday, January 8, 2023

January 08, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

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

Go Another Route. Be The Hope. - Sermon for Epiphany Sunday, January 1, 2023

January 01, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

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

Claim Your Hope - Sermon for Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022

December 31, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

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

Emmanuel - Sermon for December 18, 2022

December 18, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

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

Don't Be Afraid! - Sermon for Sunday, December 11, 2022

December 11, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

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

Wrapped Up In Jesus - Sermon for Sunday, December 4, 2022

December 04, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

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

Transformed Through Generosity - Sermon for Sunday, November 20, 2022

November 20, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

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

Grounded in Gratitude - Sermon for Sunday, November 13, 2022

November 13, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

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

Born to Be Generous - Sermon for Sunday, November 6, 2022

November 06, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

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

Forward In Faith - Sermon for Sunday, October 30, 2022

October 30, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

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 One Thing Needed - Sermon for Laity Sunday, October 23, 2022

October 23, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

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

Rejects and Rolling Stones - Sermon for Sunday, October 16, 2022

October 16, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

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

Faith in Things Unseen - Sermon for Pride Sunday, October 9, 2022

October 09, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

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

By Faith We Will Continue to Worship - Sermon for Sunday, October 2, 2022

October 02, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

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

By Faith We Have Engaged - Sermon for Sunday, September 25, 2022

September 26, 2022 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

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

Emory & Atlanta First UMC - History, Education, and Faith - Sermon for September 18, 2022

September 25, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

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

Going to Jesus Outside the Camp - Sermon for Sunday, September 11, 2022

September 11, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

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

By Faith We Have Worshipped - Sermon for September 4, 2022

September 04, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

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

Forward In Faith - Sermon for Sunday, August 28, 2022

August 28, 2022 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

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

SERIOUSLY!? Walk Humbly. - Sermon for Sunday, August 21, 2022

August 21, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

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

SERIOUSLY!? Love Kindness. - Sermon for Sunday, August 14, 2022

August 14, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

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=OdPaqt6RY_Q Support the show

SERIOUSLY!? Do Justice. - Sermon for Sunday, August 7, 2022

August 07, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

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 Samaritan Neighborhood - Sermon for Sunday, July 31, 2022

July 31, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

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

Build Together - Sermon for Sunday, July 24, 2022

July 24, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

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

Biscuits - Sermon for Sunday, July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

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 Transformation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbgqD8PivNA Support the show

Believe - Sermon for Sunday, July 10, 2022

July 10, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

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

Blind Faith - Sermon for Sunday, July 3, 2022

July 03, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

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

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