First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth

Join us for this week’s sermon "A Good Conscience" with Ashley Drake Mertz

Join us for this week’s sermon: "If You Invoke..." with Brian Coulter.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Hidden in Plain Sight" with the First Pres Youth.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Resurrection on Repeat" with Robyn Michalove.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "There They Will See Me" with Brian Coulter on Easter Sunday!

Continuing our sermon series, Disciplines Delight, with this week’s sermon: “Practice Abiding“ with Robyn Michalove.

Continuing our sermon series, Disciplines Delight, with this week’s sermon: “Jesus For Good“ with Brian Coulter.

Continuing our sermon series, Disciplines Delight, with this week’s sermon: “Inspired by God“ with Brian Coulter.

Continuing our sermon series, Disciplines Delight, with this week’s sermon: “Together-ing“ with Robyn Michalove.

Join us as we begin our new sermon series, Disciplines Delight, with this week’s sermon: “The Sound of Sheer Silence“ with Brian Coulter.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Jesus Came and Touched Them" with Brian Coulter.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Picnic in a Storm" with Josh Stewart.Visit our social media at: facebook.com/firstpresfwinstagram.com/firstpres_fw

oin us for this week’s sermon: "Commons" with guest John Williams.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "What Are You Looking For?" with Brian Coulter.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "To Be Baptized" with Brian Coulter.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Keep God's Light" with Michael Waschevski.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Closer to Fine" with Robyn Michalove.

Merry Christmas from First Pres Fort Worth! This message is from our Christmas Eve worship and Brian Coulter’s sermon “Tremble Before Him.” We’re grateful to share this season with our church family and community.

This week we conclude the Advent season with a new sermon focused on the theme “Love come…” with Brian Coulter. Listen in as we enter this season of reflection, anticipation, and preparation together.

This week we begin the Advent season with a new sermon focused on the theme “Joy to…” with Brian Coulter. Listen in as we enter this season of reflection, anticipation, and preparation together.

This week we begin the Advent season with a new sermon focused on the theme “Hope For…” with Brian Coulter. Listen in as we enter this season of reflection, anticipation, and preparation together.

This week we begin the Advent season with a new sermon focused on the theme “Hope For…” with Josh Stewart. Listen in as we enter this season of reflection, anticipation, and preparation together.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Let Us Go To Gilgal" with Brian Coulter.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "Do Not Be Weary" with Brian Coulter.

Join us for this week’s sermon: "All Seven Died Childless" with Brian Coulter.

Join us for All Saints Sunday with this week’s sermon: "Simple Complexity" with Ashley Drake Mertz.

Join us this week for, Grace & Gratitude, with this week’s sermon for Commitment Sunday, "Your Partnership in the Gospel" with Brian Coulter.

Join us this week for, Grace & Gratitude, with this week’s sermon, "You May Share Abundantly" with Brian Coulter.

Join us as we conclude our sermon series, To What End, with this week’s sermon: "The Exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the World" with Brian Coulter.

Continuing our sermon series, To What End, with this week’s sermon: "Social Righteousness" with special guest Rev. Dora Ester Arce Valentín.

Continuing our sermon series, To What End, with this week’s sermon: "Divine Worship" with Michael Waschevski

Join us as we continue our sermon series, To What End, with this week’s sermon: "Preservation of the Truth" with Brian Coulter.

Join us as we continue our sermon series, To What End, with this week’s sermon: "Spiritual Fellowship" with Brian Coulter.

Join us as we begin our new sermon series, To What End, with this week’s sermon: "Proclamation of the Gospel" with Brian Coulter.

This week’s Summer in the Psalms sermon, “Hallelujah,” is from Psalm 150 with Matt Mcgraw.

This week’s Summer in the Psalms sermon, “Gotcha,” is from Psalm 23 with the Rev. Dr. Josh Stewart.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Robyn Michalove guides us through Psalm 40, in which the psalmist moves from the depths of despair to a new song of trust. This week, we explore the hardest part of faith—the waiting space—and how God can transform that stillness into a melody of hope and surrender. Where might God be teaching you a new song in your own season of waiting?

Listen along as The Rev. Ashley Drake Mertz explores the depth of Psalm 52—a bold reflection on the misuse of power. Rather than a direct prayer to God, this psalm begins as a complaint against someone exploiting their position for personal gain.It captures the tension we often feel when trusting in God’s steadfast love while wrestling with anger and injustice. Through just nine verses, the psalmist shows how our complaints can become prayers, rooted in faithfulness to God’s love and justice.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Robyn Michalove delivers a powerful message based on Psalm 91 which is a message of trust and divine protection. The psalm begins by describing those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High as being safe and secure under God’s care. It paints vivid images of God as a refuge, a fortress, and a deliverer—from dangers both seen and unseen.Throughout the psalm, there’s a sense of deep assurance: no terror of the night, no arrow by day, no plague or disaster can overcome those who trust in God. Angels are even commanded to guard and protect them. Toward the end, God speaks directly, promising rescue, honor, and long life to those who love and call on Him.Psalm 91 is a bold declaration of faith in God's nearness, protection, and unwavering presence in times of trouble.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Robyn Michalove dives into Psalm 8. A song that praises how great God is and how amazing it is that God cares about people. It talks about how the sky, moon, and stars show God’s power—something far bigger than us. Even though people seem small compared to the universe, God still notices them and gives them an important role in taking care of the earth and animals. The psalm begins and ends by declaring how majestic God’s name is in all the earth.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Michael Waschevski teaches on Psalm 137.1-6 which is a lament expressing the sorrow of the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. As they sit by the rivers of Babylon, they weep when they remember Zion. Their captors mock them by asking for songs of joy, but the exiles refuse, feeling it would be inappropriate to sing the Lord’s songs in a foreign land. The psalmist passionately declares that if they ever forget Jerusalem, may they lose the ability to play music or speak, emphasizing their deep loyalty and longing for their homeland.Pslam 137.1-6: By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept When we remembered Zion. We hung our harps Upon the willows in the midst of it. For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song, And those who plundered us requested mirth, Saying, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”How shall we sing the Lord’s song In a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, Let my right hand forget its skill! If I do not remember you, Let my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth— If I do not exalt Jerusalem Above my chief joy.

Listen along as The Rev. Ashley Drake Mertz explores Psalm 82, a striking passage where God holds earthly powers accountable for injustice. Through this psalm, Rev. Mertz reflects on God’s call to defend the vulnerable, confront systems of oppression, and live with a deeper sense of divine responsibility. Tune in for a challenging and hope-filled message about justice, accountability, and God’s sovereignty over all nations.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Robyn Michalove offers insight into Psalm 95.1–7, which is a joyful invitation to worship and praise God. It calls the people to sing and shout to the Lord, who is described as the rock of salvation and the great King above all gods. The psalm celebrates God’s sovereignty over all creation—land and sea, mountains and depths. It urges the worshippers to bow down in reverence, recognizing that they are God’s people, the sheep of God's pasture, and that God is their caring shepherd. The passage emphasizes joyful reverence rooted in belonging and relationship with God.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Robyn Michalove offers a profound reflection on Psalm 139.1–14, which describes the truth of being wholly known by God. The psalmist acknowledges that God sees and understands every part of them—their thoughts, words, actions, and even unspoken intentions—before they take shape. This intimate knowledge extends beyond physical location; no matter where the psalmist goes, God’s presence is already there. The psalmist is in awe of the God who not only surrounds them but also formed them with care and intention in the womb. Being "fearfully and wonderfully made" is tied to the comfort and awe of being fully seen, fully understood, and fully loved.The theme of being wholly known brings both humility and security, as the psalmist realizes they are never hidden from God’s gaze—from beginning to end.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Josh Stewart teaches on Psalm 1 which contrasts the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked. It opens by declaring blessed those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked but delight in God's law, meditating on it day and night. Such people are like trees planted by streams of water—fruitful, resilient, and prosperous. In contrast, the wicked are like chaff blown away by the wind; they will not stand in judgment or belong to the community of the righteous. The psalm concludes by affirming that the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, while the way of the wicked leads to ruin.This psalm serves as a wisdom introduction to the entire Book of Psalms, highlighting the importance of choosing a life grounded in God’s instruction.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Michael Waschevski teaches on John 3.1-10 which recounts a nighttime conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus acknowledges that Jesus must be from God because of the signs He performs. Jesus responds by teaching that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are "born again" (or "born from above"). Confused, Nicodemus asks how someone can be born again when they are old. Jesus explains that this new birth is spiritual, not physical—being born of water and the Spirit. He rebukes Nicodemus for not understanding, especially as a teacher of Israel. The passage emphasizes the necessity of spiritual rebirth for salvation and understanding God's kingdom.

Listen along as The Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter teaches on Pslam 77 and gives us insight into the meaning of "Selah" on this Day of Pentecost.