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313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWeekly sermons, interviews, and more from First United Methodist Church of Orlando.
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Hope In The Wilderness | God Restores (Isaiah)
July 02, 2024 19:55 - 24 minutes - 56.9 MBToday we continue our summer sermon series "Hope In The Wilderness." Pastor Emily shares a sermon titled "God Restores - Isaiah" referencing Isaiah 35. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past...
Hope In The Wilderness | God Enables Rest and Safety (Elijah)
June 26, 2024 14:09 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBToday we continue our summer sermon series "Hope In The Wilderness." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "God Enables Rest and Safety - Elijah" referencing verses 1 Kings 19:1-18. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out ...
Hope In The Wilderness | God Provides (Moses and the Israelites)
June 18, 2024 22:22 - 26 minutes - 61.4 MBWelcome to worship. Today we continue our summer sermon series "Hope In The Wilderness." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "God Provides - Moses and the Israelites" referencing verses Exodus 16:1-5, 13-20, 35, and 17:1-7. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org...
Hope In The Wilderness | God Sees Hagar
June 12, 2024 23:30 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBToday we continue our summer sermon series "Hope In The Wilderness." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "God Sees Hagar" referencing verses Genesis 16:1-16 and 21:8-21. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouTub...
Hope In The Wilderness | God Enters The Wilderness (Jesus)
June 05, 2024 19:55 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBWelcome to worship. Today we begin a new summer sermon series titled "Hope In The Wilderness." Pastor Emily shares a sermon titled "God Enters The Wilderness" referencing verses Matthew 4:1-11. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past servi...
Remember
May 27, 2024 16:03 - 26 minutes - 61 MBWelcome to worship. Today we combined our worship service for this Memorial Day weekend. Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Remember" referencing verses Hebrews 11:8-16. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouT...
Pentecost | Without/Within
May 22, 2024 02:17 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MBWelcome to worship on this Pentecost Sunday. Today Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Without/Within" referencing verses John 16:4b-15. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or y...
God Called Noah | Alice Williams
May 14, 2024 01:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBWelcome to worship. Today Alice Williams, Co-Lay Leader of the Florida Conference of the UMC and a member at St. Luke's UMC, will tell the story of Noah and challenge us with the future of the Methodist Church. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Mi...
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! | Jesus and Peter
May 07, 2024 03:42 - 22 minutes - 51.5 MBWelcome to worship. Today continues our Easter season sermon series "Alleluia! Christ is Risen!" Pastor Vance shares a sermon about Jesus and Peter after the resurrection referencing verses John 21:15-19. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a...
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! | Jesus has breakfast with the Disciples
May 01, 2024 16:12 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBWelcome to worship. Today continues our Easter season sermon series "Alleluia! Christ is Risen!" Pastor Vance shares a sermon about Jesus having breakfast with the disciples referencing verses John 21:7-14. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed...
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! | Jesus Appears to Disciples while they are fishing
May 01, 2024 16:04 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBWelcome to worship. Today continues our Easter season sermon series "Alleluia! Christ is Risen!" Pastor Emily shares a sermon about Jesus appearing to the disciples while they are fisshing referencing a classic Bible story through verses John 21:1-7. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giv...
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! | Jesus Appears to Disciples - Thomas
April 17, 2024 03:25 - 26 minutes - 61.4 MBToday continues our Easter season sermon series "Alleluia! Christ is Risen!" Pastor Emily shares a sermon about Jesus appearing to Thomas referencing verses John 20:24-31. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouT...
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! | Jesus Appears to Disciples
April 08, 2024 13:40 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBWelcome to worship. Today continues the Easter season and we begin our new sermon series "Alleluia! Christ is Risen!" Pastor Vance shares a sermon "Jesus Appears to Disciples" discussing unexpected moments and how Jesus greeted the disciples referencing verses from John 20:19-23. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchor...
Easter Sunday 2024
April 05, 2024 14:22 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MBHappy Easter! Christ is risen! Today we celebrate Christ's resurrection. Pastor Vance shares a sermon of hope referencing 1 Peter 1:3-9. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or yo...
Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation | Palm Sunday
March 26, 2024 03:06 - 23 minutes - 53.1 MBWelcome to worship. Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation." Pastor Emily shares a sermon referencing verses from Mark 11:1-11. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouTube ...
Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation | Saints Peter and Patrick, and Other Fishers of People
March 19, 2024 14:20 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBWelcome to worship and happy St. Patrick's Day. Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Saints Peter and Patrick, and Other Fishers of People" referencing verses from Luke 5. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card G...
Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation | Wedding Woes
March 12, 2024 18:01 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBWelcome to worship. Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Wedding Woes" referencing verses John 2:1-12. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check ...
Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation | Wrestling With God
March 06, 2024 02:17 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MBWelcome to worship. Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Wrestling With God" discussing the story of Jacob through verses Genesis 32:3-30. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/giv...
Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation | Starting Over
February 28, 2024 13:38 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MBWelcome to worship. Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Starting Over" discussing the story of Noah's Ark and the flood. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a p...
Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation | Taming the Wildness
February 20, 2024 02:19 - 26 minutes - 60 MBToday we begin our Lenten sermon series "Chaos, Confusion, and New Creation." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Taming the Wildness" referencing the creation story and modern physics through selected verse from Genesis chapters 1, 2, and 3. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: fi...
Transfiguration Sunday | Great Moments
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBToday is Transfiguration Sunday and Pastor Vance shares a sermon about "Great Moments" referencing the transfiguration story from the gospel of Matthew chapter 17, verses 1-20. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our...
Behind The Scenes | For Such A Time As This
February 06, 2024 03:32 - 24 minutes - 57 MBToday we conclude our sermon series "Behind the Scenes" exploring the idea of what God actually is doing when it seems like God isn't doing anything at all. Pastor Emily shares a sermon about Esther referencing scriptures Esther 4:10-17. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Like and Subscribe for more First Church content. Want to know more about First Church? ...
Behind The Scenes | Royal Wisdom
January 31, 2024 18:04 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Behind the Scenes" exploring the idea of what God actually is doing when it seems like God isn't doing anything at all. Pastor Vance shares a sermon about King Solomon's "Royal Wisdom" referencing scriptures from 1 Kings 3:16-28. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: www.firstchurchorlando.org/...
Behind The Scenes | Saved By The Basket
January 23, 2024 14:56 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Behind the Scenes" exploring the idea of what God actually is doing when it seems like God isn't doing anything at all. Pastor Vance shares a sermon of Moses's beginnings "Saved By The Basket" referencing scriptures from Exodus 1:8-2:10. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando....
Behind The Scenes | The Dreamer
January 15, 2024 16:27 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBToday we begin a new sermon series "Behind the Scenes" exploring the idea of what God actually is doing when it seems like God isn't doing anything at all. Pastor Vance shares a sermon "The Dreamer" discussing Joseph's journey referencing scriptures from Genesis 37 and 41 leaving you with the question: "You Keepin' On?" Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-now Missed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Like ...
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
January 09, 2024 15:21 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MBToday Pastor Vance shares a sermon around baptism and remembering yours referencing scriptures Matthew 3:13-17. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a past service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
New Year's Message
December 31, 2023 22:33 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MBToday Pastor Emily shares a New Year's message referencing scripture Luke 2:21-38. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a past service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Messiah | Prince of Peace (Christmas Eve)
December 25, 2023 16:19 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MBMerry Christmas, a King is born! Welcome to worship. Tonight Pastor Vance shares a Christmas message concluding our sermon series "Messiah" during this candlelight service. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a past service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Messiah | Everlasting God
December 21, 2023 17:33 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBWelcome to worship. Today we light the third candle on the Advent wreath – the candle of joy. Pastor Vance shares a sermon "Everlasting God" referencing scriptures Colossians 1:15-23. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a past service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Messiah | Mighty God
December 12, 2023 03:35 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBToday is the 2nd week of the Advent season where we light the Peace candle. Pastor Vance shares a sermon "Mighty God" referencing scriptures Luke 1:26-38. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a past service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Hope For Christmas 2023
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBFirst Church remembers that Advent and Christmas are not always the easiest of seasons. We offer you our love and care. The Stephen Ministry team has put together a podcast episode called “Hope for Christmas.” We invite you to listen to this podcast episode at your convenience. May God surround you with love and peace. Missed a past service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our...
Messiah | Wonderful Counselor
December 05, 2023 00:50 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBThe Advent season begins today with the lighting of the Hope candle. Pastor Vance starts our new sermon series "Messiah" by sharing a sermon "Wonderful Counselor" referencing scriptures Isaiah 9:2-7, John 1:9-14. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a past service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Christ The King Sunday
December 02, 2023 03:39 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBWelcome to worship. This week is Christ the King Sunday where Pastor Emily shares a sermon referencing scriptures Matthew 25:31-46. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Community of Care | Gratitude for Community
November 22, 2023 23:13 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBWelcome to worship. This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon referencing scriptures Philippians 1:3-11. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Community of Care | Worthy (All Saints Day)
November 08, 2023 01:20 - 25 minutes - 58 MBToday we recognize All Saints Day where we remember ones lost this past year. This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Worthy" referencing scriptures Philippians 1:12-27. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Becoming | Witness
October 31, 2023 02:12 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBToday we concluded our Stewardship sermon series "Becoming." This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon around our "Witness" referencing scriptures 2 Corinthians 2:14-17. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Becoming | Service
October 24, 2023 14:10 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Becoming." This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon around our "Service" referencing scriptures Exodus Exodus 35:30-36:1. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Becoming | Gifts
October 17, 2023 16:53 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MBWelcome to worship. Today we continue our sermon series "Becoming." This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon around our "Gifts" referencing scriptures Exodus 35:4-9, 36:2-7. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Becoming | Presence
October 09, 2023 02:29 - 27 minutes - 62.8 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Becoming." This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon around our "Presence" referencing scriptures Acts 2:42-47. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Becoming | Prayer - World Communion Sunday
October 06, 2023 03:53 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBToday is World Communion Sunday. We also continue our sermon series "Becoming." This week Pastor Emily shares a sermon "Prayer" referencing scriptures Luke 11:1-4. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Becoming | Do This and Do Likewise
September 26, 2023 02:11 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBToday we start our Stewardship Campaign and a new sermon series "Becoming." Today we have a guest pastor, Justin Lerosa, sharing a message titled "Do This and Do Likewise" referencing Luke 10 beginning with verse 25. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Refresh | Refrain
September 19, 2023 14:22 - 29 minutes - 66.5 MBToday is Worship Arts Commissioning Sunday where we recognize those who direct, sing, play instruments, dance, run sound, lights, technology, and live-streaming. Our sermon series "Refresh" also continues with Pastor Vance sharing a sermon titled "Refrain" referencing scriptures Deuteronomy 6:4-13. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First...
Refresh | Resist
September 11, 2023 17:30 - 30 minutes - 69 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Refresh." This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Resist" referencing scriptures Matthew 20:20-28. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Refresh | Reconcile
August 28, 2023 17:37 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Refresh." This week Pastor Emily shares a sermon titled "Reconcile" referencing scripture 2 Corinthians 5:13-21. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Refresh | Refract
August 22, 2023 01:56 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Refresh." This week Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Refract" referencing scripture Psalm 112. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Refresh | Return
August 14, 2023 23:55 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBToday we continue our sermon series "Refresh." This week Pastor Vance starts with a sermon titled "Return" referencing scripture Revelation 2:1-7. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Refresh | Remember
August 07, 2023 21:01 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MBToday we start a new sermon series "Refresh." This week Pastor Vance starts with a sermon titled "Remember" referencing scripture 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Knowing God via Blessed Assurance
July 24, 2023 18:58 - 29 minutes - 67.7 MBToday we conclude our summer sermon series "Knowing God". Pastor Vance shares a message through verses Romans 8:31-39. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Knowing God via What the Heart Knows
July 17, 2023 23:34 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MBToday we continue our summer sermon series "Knowing God". Pastor Emily shares a message through verses Proverbs 4:20-23. Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org
Knowing God via Know Thy Gifts
July 10, 2023 14:19 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MBToday we continue our summer sermon series "Knowing God". Pastor Vance shares a message through verses Romans 12:1-8 asking: do you know your gifts? Giving: firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org