As we begin a new year, many of us carry fresh hopes for growth, change, and strength but experience the same patterns breaking down by midyear. In this message, Pastor Trey Hildebrant launches the Built to Last series by asking a deeper question: what does it actually mean to grow in a way that lasts?
Rooted in 1 John, this sermon reframes spiritual growth away from temporary resolutions and toward lasting transformation. True growth is not measured by how much we know, but by how closely our lives reflect what we believe. It is the steady shrinking of the gap between knowledge and obedience, and a daily movement from self-reliance to dependence on God.
Pastor Trey introduces a simple framework for a life built to last: growing up in our relationship with God, in with other believers, and out in love and mission toward the world. Through Scripture, practical examples, and Jesus’ invitation to take on His easy yoke, we are reminded that strength does not come from trying harder, but from drawing nearer.
This message invites us to step into a new year not driven by pressure or performance, but anchored in a faith that endures. Growth. Faith. Dependence.
(01/04/2026)
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As we begin a new year, many of us carry fresh hopes for growth, change, and strength but experience the same patterns breaking down by midyear. In this message, Pastor Trey Hildebrant launches the Built to Last series by asking a deeper question: what does it actually mean to grow in a way that lasts?
Rooted in 1 John, this sermon reframes spiritual growth away from temporary resolutions and toward lasting transformation. True growth is not measured by how much we know, but by how closely our lives reflect what we believe. It is the steady shrinking of the gap between knowledge and obedience, and a daily movement from self-reliance to dependence on God.
Pastor Trey introduces a simple framework for a life built to last: growing up in our relationship with God, in with other believers, and out in love and mission toward the world. Through Scripture, practical examples, and Jesus’ invitation to take on His easy yoke, we are reminded that strength does not come from trying harder, but from drawing nearer.
This message invites us to step into a new year not driven by pressure or performance, but anchored in a faith that endures. Growth. Faith. Dependence.
(01/04/2026)
As we begin a new year, many of us carry fresh hopes for growth, change, and strength but experience the same patterns breaking down by midyear. In this message, Pastor Trey Hildebrant launches the Built to Last series by asking a deeper question: what does it actually mean to grow in a way that lasts?
Rooted in 1 John, this sermon reframes spiritual growth away from temporary resolutions and toward lasting transformation. True growth is not measured by how much we know, but by how closely our lives reflect what we believe. It is the steady shrinking of the gap between knowledge and obedience, and a daily movement from self-reliance to dependence on God.
Pastor Trey introduces a simple framework for a life built to last: growing up in our relationship with God, in with other believers, and out in love and mission toward the world. Through Scripture, practical examples, and Jesus’ invitation to take on His easy yoke, we are reminded that strength does not come from trying harder, but from drawing nearer.
This message invites us to step into a new year not driven by pressure or performance, but anchored in a faith that endures. Growth. Faith. Dependence.
(01/04/2026)
As we come to the end of the year, Pastor David Uth calls us to face the future with faith and purpose. From Philippians 3:13–14 and Isaiah 43:18–19, we are reminded that following Christ requires both releasing what is behind us and pressing forward toward what God is doing next.
Letting go does not mean forgetting the past, but refusing to live there. Whether past failures or past successes, yesterday cannot define tomorrow. With a heart fixed on Christ, we are invited to lean forward with faith, trusting that God is doing a new thing and making a way even where none seems possible.
This message encourages us to clear space in our hearts, renew our focus, and step into the new year ready for all God has ahead.
(12/28/2025)
In this message from the True Story Christmas series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores the invitation of faith through the life of John the Baptist, the one chosen by God to prepare the way for Jesus. Before the manger, before the ministry of Christ, God was already at work through faithful obedience, quiet waiting, and a willingness to trust His promises.
The story of John the Baptist reminds us that faith is not about visibility or recognition but about saying yes to God’s purpose even when the full picture is still unfolding. Through Luke 1, we see how God works behind the scenes, using faith filled obedience to accomplish His redemptive plan.
This message challenges us to consider how God may be inviting us to trust Him more deeply, to believe His promises, and to live faithfully as part of His greater story this Christmas season.
(12/21/2025)
In this message Pastor Trey Hildebrant invites us to slow down during the Christmas season and rediscover the true story that gives faith its power. Walking through Mary’s encounter with the angel in Luke 1, we see that faith is not blind certainty or perfect understanding but humble trust in the God who is Most High and always at work beyond what we can see. The Christmas story reminds us that God initiates our rescue and invites us into a real relationship with Him where doubts can be brought honestly and belief can grow deeply. When we choose to trust that nothing is impossible with God and draw near to Him in humility and prayer, faith moves from head knowledge to heart transformation and begins to reshape who we are and how we live.
(12/14/2025)
The Christmas story is filled with wonder, but it is also filled with real people who struggled to believe what God was doing around them. In Luke 1 we meet Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful couple who had no idea how their long season of waiting would become part of God’s plan to bring the Savior into the world. Zechariah wrestled with doubt when an angel announced that their prayers would be answered and that their child would prepare the way for Jesus. His silence became a sacred space where God taught him what he could not learn in the noise. Their waiting showed that God is always working on more than we can see, even when the timing feels confusing. Their story reminds us that doubt does not disqualify us and that nothing is impossible with God. Mary believed because of the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and you can too. You can believe for it today.
(11/30/2025)
As we enter Thanksgiving week, Pastor David Uth invites us to pause and remember the people God has used to shape our lives. In Philippians 1:1–8, Paul thanks God for a church that stood with him through challenges, growth, and grace. Pastor David reflects on the power of partnership, the beauty of spiritual family, and the joy that rises when we think of those who walk with us in faith. This message encourages us to look around, recognize God’s kindness through the people He places in our story, and reach out to someone who has been a gift from Him.
(11/23/2025)
Have you ever asked God for something new, only to feel stretched, uncomfortable, or unsure when it arrived? In this week’s message, Pastor Jarian Felton shows us how Jesus invites us into a new kind of life that cannot be carried in old patterns, old rhythms, or old mindsets. Looking at Mark 2:13–22, he reminds us that Jesus brings transformation that expands us, forms us, and prepares us for the new He already knows we need. Discover how to stay open, flexible, and ready for the new Jesus has for you.
(11/16/2025)
This Sunday marks a defining moment for our church family as we welcome our new Senior Teaching Pastor, Trey Hildebrant. In his first message at First Orlando, Pastor Trey shares his heart, his calling, and his promises to our church. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 2, he invites us to move forward together in “A Beautiful Way Forward” — a life of gospel conviction, faithfulness, and unity as we follow Jesus and love our city.
(11/09/2025)
In this message from our series A Beautiful Way Forward, Pastor Danny de Armas reminds us that we can hear God speak when the preacher, the Holy Spirit, and the hearer are all aligned. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1–4, he challenges us to approach God’s Word with humility, repentance, and hunger so that our hearts stay open to truth rather than distracted by what simply sounds good. Discover how genuine transformation happens when we allow God to speak and respond with a willing spirit.
(11/02/2025)
This weekend, we begin a new series called A Beautiful Way Forward. Since last November, our church family has been praying about all that God has in store for First Orlando in the years ahead. In this message, Pastor David Uth shares an exciting update about what God is doing in our church and how four foundational commitments, being mission driven, rooted in God’s Word, marked by humility, and motivated by love, can guide us forward. These next few weeks will be memorable at First Orlando, and we invite you to be part of what God is doing.
(10/26/2025)
Everyone wants to live a blessed life, but what does that truly mean? This week, guest speaker Dr. Stephen Rummage shares powerful truth from Psalm 1, showing us what it looks like to live a life rooted in God’s Word and guided by His ways. Discover the four marks of a blessed life: direction, delight, distinctiveness, and destiny, and how staying close to God can bring real stability, fruitfulness, and joy no matter what life brings.
(10/19/2025)
Have you ever wondered what heaven will really be like? In this week’s message, Pastor Danny de Armas shares the incredible promise of restoration, the final chapter in God’s story of redemption. Through Christ, God is not just rescuing souls but renewing all things—our world, our bodies, and our relationships. From the beauty of creation to the work of our hands, everything broken will one day be made whole again. Discover how restoration begins now as we join God in bringing His kingdom to earth through love, unity, and renewal.
(10/12/2025)
Have you ever felt like saying, “I’m sorry,” just isn’t enough? Deep down we know that something is broken in us and in our world, and no amount of effort can fix it. In this week’s message, Pastor David Uth shares how God’s story of rescue steps into our story through Jesus. Just as one man’s disobedience brought sin and brokenness, one man’s obedience brings freedom, forgiveness, and life. Discover how the love of God reverses the curse and invites us into a new beginning with Him.
(10/05/2025)
We all sense that something in our world is broken, but where does that brokenness come from? In this week’s message, Pastor Danny de Armas continues our series God’s Story, Your Story by walking through Genesis 3, the story of the Fall. Sin entered the world through disobedience and damaged our relationships with God, with others, with ourselves, and with creation. Yet even in the midst of shame and suffering, we see God’s mercy as He provides hope and covering. This message invites us to face the reality of our brokenness while holding on to the promise of God’s presence and restoration.
What does it mean to be fully human? In this week’s message Pastor Danny de Armas continues our series God’s Story, Your Story by showing how Genesis 1 reveals that we are created male and female and made with a purpose. We discover that God designed us for relationship, to reflect his image, and to bring life and order into the world. When we embrace this truth, we find dignity, meaning, and a calling that nothing and no one can take away.
What does it really mean to be human? In this week’s message Pastor Danny de Armas begins our new series God’s Story, Your Story by taking us back to the very beginning in Genesis 1. We discover that we are created by God, made in his image, designed as male and female, and given a purpose that brings meaning and dignity to life. When we understand these truths, we see that no one can take away what God has already given us, our humanity, our identity, and our calling.
(09/14/2025)
We all long to belong somewhere but true unity can feel hard to find. Is it about agreeing on everything, looking the same, or just being in the same place? In this week’s message Pastor David Uth unpacks what unity really is and shows us how it is rooted in Jesus himself. Unity is more than just a nice idea. It is a powerful force that brings blessing, strength, and a witness the world cannot ignore. Discover how God’s design for unity is not uniformity but an uncommon oneness that gives life and points people to hope.
(08/07/2025)
Do you ever feel like you’re doing life on your own?” You’re not alone. In this week’s message, Pastor David Uth reminds us that we were created for connection and community, not isolation. Looking at Acts 2:42-47, he shows how the early church found strength by learning together, worshiping together, and caring for one another in ways that caught the world’s attention. You’ll also hear from group members who share their own experiences of finding belonging and support, showing how powerful community can be when we walk through life together.
(08/31/2025)
Ever feel like life keeps pulling you in the wrong direction? You’re not alone. In this week’s message, Pastor Matthew Robinson explores the “gravitational pull” that can distract us from what really matters, living intentionally and investing in the people around us. Through stories from his own life, including family trips and unexpected challenges, he shows how small, meaningful connections, faces, places, and peace, can change lives. Learn how asking simple questions like “What is life asking of me?” and “What am I going to do about it?” can help you stay focused, make a difference, and take one step toward someone who needs your care and attention.
What do generations need from each other? In this week’s message, Student Pastor David Branch unpacks Psalm 78:1-8 and shows us the timeless calling to pass down faith from one generation to the next. We are reminded to tell the next generation what God has done, teach them to love what He has said, and live a life of authentic faith worth imitating. The next generation is searching for something timeless to believe and someone compelling to follow, and we are invited to be that message and that model.
(08_17_2025)
As we begin a new year, many of us carry fresh hopes for growth, change, and strength but experience the same patterns breaking down by midyear. In this message, Pastor Trey Hildebrant launches the Built to Last series by asking a deeper question: what does it actually mean to grow in a way that lasts?
Rooted in 1 John, this sermon reframes spiritual growth away from temporary resolutions and toward lasting transformation. True growth is not measured by how much we know, but by how closely our lives reflect what we believe. It is the steady shrinking of the gap between knowledge and obedience, and a daily movement from self-reliance to dependence on God.
Pastor Trey introduces a simple framework for a life built to last: growing up in our relationship with God, in with other believers, and out in love and mission toward the world. Through Scripture, practical examples, and Jesus’ invitation to take on His easy yoke, we are reminded that strength does not come from trying harder, but from drawing nearer.
This message invites us to step into a new year not driven by pressure or performance, but anchored in a faith that endures. Growth. Faith. Dependence.
(01/04/2026)
