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“Freedom: Walking Out Free” - Sermon for July 5, 2026 2026-07-05
The sermon from the Sunday, July 5, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers,…
“The Real Adventure” - Sermon for June 28, 2026 2026-06-28
The sermon from the Sunday, June 28, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “The…
“Unexpected Family” - Sermon for June 21, 2026 2026-06-21
The sermon from the Father's Sunday, June 21, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Laughing at the Promise” - Sermon for June 14, 2026 2026-06-14
The sermon from the Sunday, June 14, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers,…
“Higher Calling - A Spirit of Adventure” - Sermon for June 7, 2026 2026-06-07
The sermon from the Sunday, June 7, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Higher…
“The Dance of Love!” - Sermon for May 31, 2026 2026-05-31
The sermon from the Trinity and Peace with Justice Sunday, May 31, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Rev. Dr.…
“When the Holy Spirit Comes” - Sermon for Pentecost, May 24, 2026 2026-05-24
The sermon from the Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“The Reign of God” - Sermon for May 17, 2026 2026-05-17
The sermon from the Ascension Sunday, May 17, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Wisdom and Worship” - Sermon for May 10, 2026 2026-05-17
The sermon from the Mother's Day and Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead…
“God Our Refuge” - Sermon for May 3, 2026 2026-05-03
The sermon from the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Trust and Praise” - Sermon for April 26, 2026 2026-04-26
The sermon from the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Living the New Life” - Sermon for April 19, 2026 2026-04-19
The sermon from the Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Resurrection Begins” - Sermon for April 12, 2026 2026-04-12
The sermon from the Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Just As He Said” - Sermon for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 2026-04-05
The sermon from the Sunday, April 5, 2026, Easter Celebration worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine…
“Early Hallelujahs” - Sermon for Easter Sunrise, April 5, 2026 2026-04-05
The sermon from the April 5, 2026, Easter Sunrise worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers,…
“Forsaken” - Homily for Good Friday, April 3, 2026 2026-04-03
The homily from the Good Friday, April 3, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Unlikely Allies” - Sermon for Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 2026-03-29
The sermon from the Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Unlikely Courage” - Sermon for March 22, 2026 2026-03-22
The sermon from the Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Unlikely Companionship” - Sermon for March 15, 2026 2026-03-15
The sermon from the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Unlikely Freedom” - Sermon for March 8, 2026 2026-03-08
The sermon from the Third Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Unlikely Opposition” - Sermon for March 1, 2026 2026-03-01
The sermon from the Second Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Unlikely Offering” - Sermon for February 22, 2026 2026-02-22
The sermon from the Sunday, February 22, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
Homily for Ash Wednesday - February 18, 2026 2026-02-18
The homily from the Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Manifest! Glory” - Sermon for February 15, 2026 2026-02-15
The sermon from the Transfiguration Sunday, February 15, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine…
“Manifest! Healing” - Sermon for February 8, 2025 2026-02-08
The sermon from the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, February 8, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev.…
“Manifest! Justice” - Sermon for January 25, 2026 2026-01-25
The sermon from the Third Sunday After Epiphany, January 25, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev.…
“Manifest! Calling” - Sermon for January 18, 2026 2026-01-18
The sermon from the Second Sunday After Epiphany, January 18, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev.…
“Manifest! Belovedness” - Sermon for January 11, 2026 2026-01-11
The sermon from the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev.…
“Manifest! Light” - Sermon for January 4, 2026 2026-01-04
The sermon from the Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Address All Our Distress” - Sermon for December 28, 2025 2025-12-28
The sermon from the first Sunday After Christmas, December 28, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Pastor Deontez…
“Light Has Come—Everything Changed” - Sermon for Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025 2025-12-26
The sermon from the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“When Light Moves Into the Neighborhood” - Sermon for December 21, 2025 2025-12-21
The sermon from the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine…
“When Light Turns Things Upside Down” - Sermon for December 14, 2025 2025-12-14
The sermon from the third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine…
“When Light Disrupts the Noise” - Sermon for December 7, 2025 2025-12-07
The sermon from the second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine…
“When Light Breaks Our Despair” - Sermon for November 30, 2025 2025-11-30
The sermon from the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine…
“Lead Courageously” - Sermon for November 23, 2025 2025-11-23
The sermon from the Christ the King Sunday, November 23, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine…
“Serve Joyfully” - Sermon for November 16, 2025 2025-11-16
The sermon from the Sunday, November 16, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Love Boldly” - Sermon for November 9, 2025 2025-11-09
The sermon from the Sunday, November 9, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Write the Vision” - Sermon for November 2, 2026 2025-11-02
The sermon from the All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Sealed by Faith” - Sermon for October 26, 2025 2025-10-26
The sermon from the Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Everything Comes From You, Lord” - Sermon for October 19, 2025 2025-10-19
The sermon from the Laity Sunday, October 19, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Alisa Smallwood, our Trustee Team…
“Grounded in Gratitude” - Sermon for October 12, 2025 2025-10-19
The sermon from the Pride Sunday, October 12, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Created for Generosity” - Sermon for October 5, 2025 2025-10-05
The sermon from the World Communion Sunday, October 5, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
“Investing in Holy Hope” - Sermon for September 28, 2025 2025-09-28
The sermon from the Sunday, September 28, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Mixed Motives, Clear Calling” - Sermon for September 21, 2025 2025-09-21
The sermon from the Sunday, September 21, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Lost, Found, and Mixed Together” - Sermon for September 14, 2025 2025-09-14
The sermon from the Sunday, September 14, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“In the Potter’s Hands” - Sermon for September 7, 2025 2025-09-07
The sermon from the Sunday, September 7, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “In…
“And You Shall Live!” - Sermon for August 31, 2025 2025-08-31
The sermon from the Sunday, August 31, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “And…
“Hope in the Rubble” - Sermon for August 24, 2025 2025-08-24
The sermon from the Sunday, August 24, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Hope…
“Pain That Transforms” - Sermon for August 17, 2025 2025-08-17
The sermon from the Sunday, August 17, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Pain…
“Holy Disruption” - Sermon for August 10, 2025 2025-08-10
The sermon from the Sunday, August 10, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Holy…
“Called by Fire” - Sermon for August 8, 2025 2025-08-03
The sermon from the Sunday, August 3, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Freedom to Love” - Sermon for July 27, 2025 2025-07-27
The sermon from the Sunday, July 27, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Bearing One Another's Burdens” - Sermon for July 20, 2025 2025-07-20
The sermon from the Sunday, July 20, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Minister Asti White. “Bearing One…
“No Longer Strangers” - Sermon for July 13, 2025 2025-07-13
The sermon from the Sunday, July 13, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “No…
“Death, Interrupted by Grace” - Sermon for July 6, 2025 2025-07-06
The sermon from the Sunday, July 6, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Death,…
“Becoming: Whole, Holy & Human” - Sermon for June 29, 2025 2025-06-29
The sermon from the Sunday, June 22, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
“Shame & the Shadows We Hide” - Sermon for June 22, 2025 2025-06-22
The sermon from the Sunday, June 22, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Shame…
Fear Is Not the Final Word - Sermon for Sunday, June 15, 2025 2025-06-15
The sermon from the Sunday, June 15, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Min. Katie Wax White, Director of Finance and…
“Fire & Feelings” - Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 2025-06-08
The sermon from the Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
Joy & the Journey - Sermon for June 1, 2025 2025-06-01
The sermon from the Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…
While It Was Still Dark - Sermon for Easter Sunday Celebration, April 20, 2025 2025-04-20
The sermon from the Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
With a Great Voice - Sermon for Easter Sunrise, April 20, 2025 2025-04-20
The sermon from the outdoor Easter Sunrise, April 20, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris…
Mind the Gap - Sermon for Good Friday, April 18, 2025 2025-04-18
The sermon from the Good Friday, April 18, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
If We Won’t, They Will! - Sermon for Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 2025-04-13
The sermon from the Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Bishop Robin Dease, resident bishop of…
Practice Makes Perfect: Confession - Sermon for April 6, 2025 2025-04-06
The sermon from the Sunday, April 6, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Practice…
Practice Makes Perfect: Service as a Discipline - Sermon for March 30, 2025 2025-03-30
The sermon from the Sunday, March 30, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Practice…
The Freedom in Simplicity: Seeking First the Kingdom - Sermon for March 23, 2025 2025-03-23
The sermon from the Sunday, March 23, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Keya Hillman, who is the…
Practice Makes Perfect: Study - Sermon for March 16, 2025 2025-03-16
The sermon from the Sunday, March 16, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “Practice…
Woe Is Me! - Sermon for March 9, 2025 2025-03-09
The sermon from the Sunday, March 9, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Byron Thomas. “Woe Is…
A Communal Lent - Homily for Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 2025-03-05
The sermon from the Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “A…
Another Kind of Exodus - Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, March 2, 2025 2025-03-02
The sermon from the Transfiguration Sunday, March 2, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris…
Let's Behave Like God's Children - Sermon for February 23, 2025 2025-02-23
The sermon from the Sunday, February 23, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz.…
How to Make Enemies! - Sermon for February 16, 2025 2025-02-16
The sermon from the Sunday, February 16, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest pastor Bishop Robin Dease. “How to…
A Different Rhythm: A Renewed Sense of Trust - Sermon for February 9, 2025 2025-02-09
The sermon from the Sunday, February 9, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko. “A…
Counter-Rhythm - Sermon for February 2, 2025 2025-02-02
The sermon from the Sunday, February 2, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Rapko.…
New Season, New Song: An Overcoming Anointing - Sermon for January 26, 2025 2025-01-26
The sermon from the Sunday, January 26, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “New…
New Season, New Song: An Overcoming Praise - Sermon for January 19, 2025 2025-01-19
The sermon from the Sunday, January 19, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “New…
New Season, New Song: An Overcoming Presence - Sermon for January 15, 2025 2025-01-16
The sermon from the Wednesday, January 15, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers.…
New Season, New Song: An Overcoming Light - Sermon for January 5, 2025 2025-01-05
The sermon from the Epiphany Sunday, January 5, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R.…