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.pdf Support 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.pdf Support 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 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 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 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