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Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

303 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

A podcast of sermons from Atlanta First United Methodist Church.

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Courage - Sermon for Sunday, August 15, 2021

August 15, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

The sermon from the Sunday, August 15, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “Courage” in the sermon series “Courage.” Sermon scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 (New International Version). Support the show

WITH: God With US! - Sermon for Sunday, August 8, 2021

August 08, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

The sermon from the Sunday, August 8, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “WITH: God With US!” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 (New International Version). Support the show

WITH: Consequences - Sermon for Sunday, August 1, 2021

August 01, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

The sermon from the Sunday, August 1, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “WITH: Consequences” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a (New International Version). Support the show

WITH: Choices - Sermon for Sunday, July 25, 2021

July 26, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

The sermon from the Sunday, July 25, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, entitled “WITH: Choices” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 (New International Version). Support the show

WITH: A Plan - Sermon for Sunday, July 18, 2021

July 18, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

The sermon from the Sunday, July 18, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon entitled “WITH: A Plan” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a (New International Version). Support the show

WITH: Worship - Sermon for July 11, 2021

July 11, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

The sermon from the Sunday, July 11, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon entitled “WITH: Worship” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 (New International Version). Support the show

WITH: God and Each Other! - Sermon for July 4, 2021

July 04, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

The sermon from the Sunday, July 4, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Jay Horton, our Director of Community Engagement and Connections. Sermon entitled “WITH: God and Each Other!” in the sermon series “WITH.” Sermon scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-12 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Ready to Live! - Sermon for June 27, 2021

June 27, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, June 27, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Ready to Live!” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's SOUL.” Sermon scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 (The Message). Support the show

Is All This Living Really Worth Dying For? - Sermon for Father's Day Sunday, June 20, 2021

June 20, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

The Father's Day Sunday, June 20, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon “Is All This Living Really Worth Dying For?” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's SOUL,” by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. Sermon scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (The Message). Support the show

The Spark! - Sermon for Sunday, June 13, 2021

June 13, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from Sunday, June 13, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “The Spark!” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's SOUL.” Sermon scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10,14-17 (The Message). Support the show

I'm Not Done! - Sermon for Sunday, June 6, 2021

June 07, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from Sunday, June 6, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “I'm Not Done!” in the sermon series “The Gospel According to Disney-Pixar's SOUL.” Sermon scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 (The Message). Support the show

Who Will Go For Us? - Sermon for Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2021

May 30, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Trinity Sunday and Peace with Justice Sunday, May 30, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Who Will Go For Us?” Sermon scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 (New King James Version). Support the show

No Greater Love: Pour Out On Us, Lord! - Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021

May 23, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “No Greater Love: Pour Out On Us, Lord!” in the sermon series “No Greater Love.” Sermon scripture: Acts 2:1-21 (The Message). Support the show

No Greater Love: Restoration Expected - Sermon for Ascension Sunday, May 16, 2021

May 16, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Ascension Sunday, May 16, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “No Greater Love: Restoration Expected” in the sermon series “No Greater Love.” Sermon scripture: Acts 1:1-11 (New International Version). Support the show

Chosen - Sermon for Mother's Day Sunday, May 9, 2021

May 09, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Guest Pastor Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Smothers' sermon from the Mother's Day Sunday, May 9, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Chosen” in the sermon series “No Greater Love.” Sermon scripture: John 15:9-17 (The Message). Support the show

No Greater Love: No Greater Name - Sermon for Sunday, April 25, 2021

April 25, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Guest Pastor Rev. Blair Boyd Zant's sermon from the Sunday, April 25, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “No Greater Love: No Greater Name” in the sermon series “No Greater Love.” Sermon scripture: Acts 4:5-12 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

No Greater Love: The Love that Heals - Sermon for Sunday, April 18, 2021

April 18, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Guest Pastor Rev. Elizabeth Pollard's sermon from the Sunday, April 18, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “No Greater Love: The Love that Heals” in the sermon series “No Greater Love.” Sermon scripture: Acts 3:12-19 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

No Greater Love: Witness Transformation - Sermon for Sunday, April 11, 2021

April 11, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, April 11, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “No Greater Love: Witness Transformation” in the sermon series “No Greater Love.” Sermon scripture: Acts 4:32-35 (Common English Bible). Support the show

No Greater Love: Don't Look Away! - Sermon for Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021

April 05, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday Celebration Worship Service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “No Greater Love: Don't Look Away!” in the sermon series “No Greater Love.” Sermon scripture: John 20:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Lessons In the Wilderness: It Is Finished! - Sermon for Good Friday, April 2, 2021

April 03, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Good Friday, April 2, 2021, evening worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Lessons In the Wilderness: It Is Finished!” in the sermon series “Lessons In the Wilderness.” Sermon scripture: John 19:16b-25,28-30 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Lessons In the Wilderness: Entries, Exits, and a Pop Quiz - Sermon for Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021

March 29, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Lessons In the Wilderness: Entries, Exits, and a Pop Quiz” in the sermon series “Lessons In the Wilderness.” Sermon scripture: Mark 11:1-11; 14:1-2,10-11 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Do What God Has Sent You – Yes You – To Do - Sermon for Sunday, March 21, 2021

March 21, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Guest Pastor Rev. Daniel Ogle's sermon from the Sunday, March 21, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Do What God Has Sent You – Yes You – To Do” in the sermon series “Lessons In the Wilderness.” Sermon scripture: John 12:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Lessons In the Wilderness: Find a Way or Make One... the Right Way - Sermon for Sunday, March 14, 2021

March 14, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, March 14, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Lessons In the Wilderness: Find a Way or Make One... the Right Way” in the sermon series “Lessons In the Wilderness.” Sermon scripture: Exodus 32:1-10 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Lessons In the Wilderness: Sanctuary - Sermon for Sunday, March 7, 2021

March 08, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, March 7, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Lessons In the Wilderness: Sanctuary” in the sermon series “Lessons In the Wilderness.” Sermon scripture: Exodus 24:12-25:2,8 (New International Version). Support the show

Lessons In the Wilderness: The Lord Will Fight For You - Sermon for Sunday, February 28, 2021

February 28, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, February 28, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled "Lessons In the Wilderness: The Lord Will Fight For You" in the sermon series "Lessons In the Wilderness." Sermon scripture: Exodus 13:17-19; 14:1-25 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Lessons In the Wilderness: Even Jesus Had to Go - Sermon for Sunday, February 21, 2021

February 21, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, February 21, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled "Lessons In the Wilderness: Even Jesus Had to Go" in the sermon series "Lessons In the Wilderness." Sermon scripture: Luke 4:1-13 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Lessons In the Wilderness: Walk With Me - Homily for Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021

February 18, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's homily from the Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Lessons In the Wilderness: Walk With Me" in the sermon series "Lessons In the Wilderness." Scripture lesson: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Restless: A Sea Change - Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, February 14, 2021

February 15, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Transfiguration Sunday, February 14, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Restless: A Sea Change" in the sermon series "Restless." Sermon scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Restless: Waiting for New Strength - Sermon for February 7, 2021

February 07, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, February 7, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Restless: Waiting for New Strength" in the sermon series "Restless." Sermon scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31 (New Living Translation). Support the show

Hope Emerging - Sermon for Sunday, January 31, 2021

January 31, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, January 31, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Hope Emerging" in the sermon series "Hope Emerging." Sermon scripture: Mark 1:21-28 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Hope Emerging: An Urgent Legacy - Sermon for Sunday, January 24, 2021

January 24, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the Sunday, January 24, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Hope Emerging: An Urgent Legacy" in the sermon series "Hope Emerging." Sermon scripture: Mark 1:14-20 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Hope Emerging: Persisting Hope - Sermon for Sunday, January 17, 2021

January 17, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Guest Pastor Rev. Karla Daniel's sermon from the Sunday, January 17, 2021, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Hope Emerging: Persisting Hope" in the sermon series "Hope Emerging." Sermon scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Hope Emerging: Hope Transforming - Sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021

January 11, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smother's sermon from the January 10, 2021, Baptism of the Lord Sunday worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church. Sermon entitled "Hope Emerging: Hope Transforming" in the sermon series "Hope Emerging." Sermon scripture: Mark 1:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Thursday Thoughts from Atlanta First for New Year's Eve, December 31, 2020

December 31, 2020 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MB

Happy New Year to one and all in the Atlanta First Family, from Pastor Jasmine, the staff and your Leadership Team! Support the show

Incarnation: There’s Something About the Name, Jesus! - Sermon for Christmas Eve

December 25, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Thursday, December 24, 2020, Christmas Eve Worship Service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: There’s Something About the Name, Jesus!” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Scripture lessons: Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version) and Isaiah 9:2-7 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Thursday Thoughts from Atlanta First for Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020

December 24, 2020 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MB

Merry Christmas to one and all in the Atlanta First Family, from Pastor Jasmine, the staff and your Leadership Team! Support the show

Is Anything Too Hard for God? - Homily for December 21, 2020

December 22, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MB

Pastor Rev. Dr. Jacqui Rose-Tucker's homily from the Monday, December 21, 2020, Longest Night Worship Service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church and Bethel United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Jesus, The Light of the World” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Scripture lessons: Psalm 121; Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; John 19:25-27 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Incarnation: Jesus, The Light of the World - Sermon for December 20, 2020

December 20, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, December 20, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Jesus, The Light of the World” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: John 1:1-5; 1 John 2:8-11 (New International Version). Support the show

Thursday Thoughts with Pastor Jasmine for December 18, 2020

December 18, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MB

Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers shares Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. As we approach the culmination of the Advent Season, Pastor Jasmine invites us to attend three special worship services in the coming week, including the fourth Sunday of Advent, the Longest Night service, and ur Christmas Eve service. She also invites us to continue to serve through financial and supply gifts in support of our Keep Atlanta Warm ministry, which is needed more...

Incarnation: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Sermon for December 13, 2020

December 13, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, December 13, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 1:20b-25 and Hebrews 1:1-4; 4:14-16 (New International Version). Support the show

Thursday Thoughts with Pastor Jasmine for December 11, 2020

December 11, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MB

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First family! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers shares Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. Pastor Jasmine appeals to everyone to redouble our efforts in containing the corona virus. She invites us to worship, as we continue our Advent series "Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas," and invites us to three special upcoming services: Longest Night Worship, Christmas Eve Worship, and Watch Night Worship. Pastor ...

Incarnation: Jesus Our Savior - Sunday, December 6, 2020

December 06, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, December 6, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Jesus Our Savior” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 1:18-21; Luke 2:8-14 (New International Version). Support the show

Thursday Thoughts from Atlanta First for December 3, 2020

December 03, 2020 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MB

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First family! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers is joined by our Serve Team lead Mary Jackson, as they share Thursday Thoughts. Pastor Jasmine shares opportunities to worship and grow in our Advent series, "Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas," while Mary shares opportunities to serve through our Keep Atlanta Warm and Friends at the Front Door Ministries. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together! Support the show

Incarnation: Christ/Messiah/King - Sunday, November 29, 2020

November 29, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Rose-Tucker's sermon from the Sunday, November 29, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Incarnation: Christ/Messiah/King” in the sermon series “Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.” Sermon scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 1:26-38; 2:10-11 (New Revised Standard Version). Support the show

Thursday Thoughts from Atlanta First for Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020

November 26, 2020 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.17 MB

Happy Thanksgiving, Atlanta First family! Today Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers is joined by the church staff and leadership team in wishing all a happy Thanksgiving. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together! Support the show

Treasure: Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing - Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2020

November 22, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Guest Pastor Rev. Blair Boyd Zant's sermon from the Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Thursday Thoughts from Atlanta First for November 19, 2020

November 19, 2020 22:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MB

Happy Thursday, Atlanta First! Today our Director of Worship and Music, Christopher Bryant, is joined by our Engage Team lead Erin Martin in sharing Thursday Thoughts: the latest news and happenings at Atlanta First. Let's worship, serve, grow and engage together! Support the show

Treasure: Giving Your Treasure Back to God - Sunday, November 15, 2020

November 15, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, November 15, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: Giving Your Treasure Back to God” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:1-6 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Treasure: The Trouble with Two Masters - Sunday, November 8, 2020

November 08, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, November 8, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: The Trouble with Two Masters” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:24 (Common English Bible). Support the show

Treasure: The Trouble with Two Masters

November 08, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers' sermon from the Sunday, November 8, 2020 online worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, entitled “Treasure: The Trouble with Two Masters” in the sermon series “Treasure.” Sermon scripture: Matthew 6:24 (Common English Bible). Support the show (http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/give)

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