Atlanta First United Methodist Church Sermon Podcast

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. Smothers, “God Our Refuge” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 46 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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. Smothers, “Trust and Praise” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 23 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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. Smothers, “Living the New Life” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 34:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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. Smothers, “Resurrection Begins” in the worship series “Holding It All.” Scripture lesson: Psalm 16 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, April 5, 2026, Easter Celebration worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Just As He Said.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 28:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the April 5, 2026, Easter Sunrise worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Early Hallelujahs.” Scripture lessons: John 20:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The homily from the Good Friday, April 3, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Forsaken” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 27:45-54 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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 Allies” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: John 3:1-2;19:31-42 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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. Smothers. “Unlikely Courage” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40-41; Luke 23:48-49 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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. Smothers. “Unlikely Companionship” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lesson: Luke 23:26-31 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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. Smothers. “Unlikely Freedom” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 27:15-26 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

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. Smothers. “Unlikely Opposition” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lesson: Mark 14:53-72 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, February 22, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Offering” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: John 12:1-8 and Luke 7:36-50 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The homily from the Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: Joel 2:1-2,12-17 and Isaiah 58 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Transfiguration Sunday, February 15, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Manifest! Justice” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lessons: Exodus 24:9-18 and Matthew 17:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, February 8, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Candace M. Lewis. “Manifest! Healing” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; Matthew 5:13-20 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Third Sunday After Epiphany, January 25, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Manifest! Justice” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lessons: Matthew 5:1-12 and Micah 6:6-8 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Second Sunday After Epiphany, January 18, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Manifest! Calling” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and John 1:35-42 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Manifest! Belovedness” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9 and Mark 1:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Manifest! Light” in the worship series “MANIFEST!” Scripture lesson: Isaiah 60:1-7; Matthew 2:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the first Sunday After Christmas, December 28, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Pastor Deontez Wimbley. “Address All Our Distress” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lesson: Isaiah 9:2,6-7; Luke 1:26-38;2:1-20 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Light Has Come—Everything Changed” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSVue) and Luke 2:1-20 (KJV).Support the show

The sermon from the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “When Light Moves Into the Neighborhood” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lesson: Luke 1:46b-56 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “When Light Turns Things Upside Down” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lesson: Luke 1:46b-56 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “When Light Disrupts the Noise” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lessons: 11:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Download the worship guide at:http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/25/AFUMC-Worship-25-12-07.pdfSupport the show

The sermon from the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “When Light Breaks Our Despair” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 2:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Download the worship guide at:http://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/25/AFUMC-Worship-25-11-30.pdfSupport the show

The sermon from the Christ the King Sunday, November 23, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Lead Courageously” in the worship series “Write the Vision.” Scripture lessons: Joshua 1:9; Ephesians 6:10; Ezekiel 12:21-28 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, November 16, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Serve Joyfully” in the worship series “Write the Vision.” Scripture lessons: Nehemiah 8:1-12; John 13:3-17 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, November 9, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Love Boldly” in the worship series “Write the Vision.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 22:34-40 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Write the Vision” in the worship series “Write the Vision.” Scripture lesson: Habakkuk 2:1-3 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Sealed by Faith” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Scripture lesson: Luke 19:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Laity Sunday, October 19, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Alisa Smallwood, our Trustee Team Lead. “Everything Comes From You, Lord” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Scripture lesson: 1 Chronicles 29:10-22 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Pride Sunday, October 12, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Grounded in Gratitude” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Scripture lesson: Luke 17:11-19 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the World Communion Sunday, October 5, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Created for Generosity” in the worship series “The Generosity Challenge.” Scripture lessons: 2 Corinthians 9:6-16 and Genesis 1:26-27 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 28, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Investing in Holy Hope” in the worship series “Muddled, Mixed, and Made New.” Scripture lessons: Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15 and Luke 16:19-31 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 21, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Mixed Motives, Clear Calling” in the worship series “Muddled, Mixed, and Made New.” Scripture lessons: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Luke 16:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 14, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Lost, Found, and Mixed Together” in the worship series “Muddled, Mixed, and Made New.” Scripture lessons: Jeremiah 4:11–12,22–28; Luke 15:1–10 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, September 7, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “In the Potter’s Hands” in the worship series “Muddled, Mixed, and Made New.” Scripture lessons: Jeremiah 18:1-11; Luke 14:25-33 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 31, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “And You Shall Live!” in the worship series “The Tears of Things.” Scripture lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 24, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Hope in the Rubble” in the worship series “The Tears of Things.” Scripture lesson: Isaiah 61:1-4 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 17, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Pain That Transforms” in the worship series “The Tears of Things.” Scripture lesson: Lamentations 1:1-2,16;3:19-24 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 10, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Holy Disruption” in the worship series “The Tears of Things.” Scripture lessons: Jeremiah 20:7-9; 29:7-11 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, August 3, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Called by Fire” in the worship series “The Tears of Things.” Scripture lessons: Amos 5:21-24 and Isaiah 6:1-8; 40:1-3 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 27, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Freedom to Love” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 5:13-26 (New Living Translation).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 20, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Minister Asti White. “Bearing One Another's Burdens” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 6:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 13, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “No Longer Strangers” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 3:23–29 (New Living Translation).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, July 6, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Death, Interrupted by Grace” in the worship series “Grace Next Door - Seeing God in Ordinary People.” Scripture lesson: Galatians 1:11–24 (New Living Translation).Support the show

The sermon from the Sunday, June 22, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Becoming: Whole, Holy & Human” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lessons: Romans 12:1–2 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 (New Living Translation).Support the show

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” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lesson: John 4:1-29 (New Living Translation).Support the show

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 Administration. “Fear Is Not the Final Word” in the worship series “Inside Faith: Growing in God.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 14:22–33 (New Living Translation).Support the show