Today is All Saints Sunday where guest preacher Rev. Corey Jones shares a sermon titled "More Treasures than Pockets" referencing Genesis 37:1-11. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: fi…

Today we continue our stewardship sermon series "Stewardship: Grateful, Faithful, Hopeful" where Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Gift of 'Being' the Church" referencing Deuteronomy 14:22-27. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity …

Two weeks ago, we continued our stewardship sermon series "Stewardship: Grateful, Faithful, Hopeful" where Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Our Gift to the Community" referencing Matthew 5:13-16. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity …

Today we begin our stewardship sermon series "Stewardship: Grateful, Faithful, Hopeful." Today is also Worship Art Appreciation Sunday and Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Gifts We Are" referencing Colossians 3:23-24 with the simple message of "Thank You." While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is n…

Today we conclude our sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Master's Crumbs" referencing Matthew 15:21-28. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share …

Today we continue our sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Pastor Rushing shares a sermon titled "The Two Unmentionables: Church and Politics." referencing 1 Samuel 8:1-22. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opp…

Today we continue our sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Making Your Own Sandwich." referencing 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for y…

Welcome to worship. Today we continue our sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Believing in God's Abundance for All." referencing Genesis 47:13-26. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but…

Today we continue our sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Green Christianity: Caring for God's Creation." While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any…

Today we begin a new sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Rev. Dr. Sharon Austin shares a sermon on justice. This week's scriptures are Isaiah 5:1-7 and Luke 12:49-56. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportun…

Today we conclude our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Courage to Unmask" referencing Ephesians 2:1-10. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: fi…

Today we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Superiority" referencing Matthew 6:1-18. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: fi…

Today we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Evasive Jocularity" referencing Psalm 42. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: f…

Today we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Rushing shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Saintly Fortitude" referencing Luke 10:38-42. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may h…

Today we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Rushing shares a sermon titled "THE MASK OF INVISIBILITY" referencing Esther 4:1-4. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: f…

Today we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Rushing shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Righteous Rage" referencing Jonah 4. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firs…

Today we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Superhero's Mask" referencing Judges 16:4-22. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: first…

Today we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Mark shares a sermon titled "A Mask of Many Colors" referencing Luke 8:16-18. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstch…

Today is we start a new sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Problem With Masks" referencing Psalm 139:1-6, 14. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have…

Today is Pentecost and Pastor Emily's last Sunday with us. Pastor Emily shares a sermon referencing John 14:8-17, 25. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connecti…

Today we conclude our post-Easter sermon series titled "This Resurrection Life." Pastor Vance shares a sermon "Saul/Paul" referencing Acts 9:1-22 and discussing defining moments. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any …

Today we continue our post-Easter sermon series titled "This Resurrection Life." Pastor Emily shares a sermon "Peter" referencing John 21:15-17. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firs…

Today we celebrate graduating seniors and continue our post-Easter sermon series titled "This Resurrection Life." Pastor Vance shares a sermon "Lazarus" referencing John 11:1-3, 7-44. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share…

Today we continue our post-Easter sermon series titled "This Resurrection Life." Pastor Vance shares a sermon "Healing on the Sabbath" referencing John 5:1-9. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you …

Today we continue our post-Easter sermon series titled "This Resurrection Life." Pastor Emily shares a sermon "Woman at the Well" referencing John 4:4-30. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may …

Today we start a new sermon series titled "This Resurrection Life." Pastor Emily shares a sermon "Not a timid, grave-tending life" referencing Romans 8:15-21. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you …

Happy Easter! He is Risen! Today Pastor Vance shares a sermon referencing Philippians 3:10-14. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstch…

Today is Palm Sunday and we continue our Lenten sermon series "Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love." Pastor Emily shares a sermon referencing Matthew 20:20-28. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may …

Today is Confirmation Sunday. We continue our Lenten sermon series "Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love." Pastor Vance shares a sermon 1 Peter 4:8-11 and Luke 12:48b. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests y…

Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Caring Service" referencing 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests …

Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Serving Beauty" referencing Exodus 35:30-35. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you …

Today we continue our Lenten sermon series "Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Small Acts, Great Impact" referencing Mark 8:1-10. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer request…

Today begins our Lenten sermon series "Hands to Serve Hearts to Love." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Compassion Fatigue" referencing Zechariah 7:8-14, Matthew 23:23-24. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any pra…

Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Pastor Emily shares a sermon referencing Matthew 17:1-9. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Giving: firstchurcho…

Today we conclude our sermon series "New Visions for New Beginnings." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "God Sized Vision" referencing Matthew 17:14-20. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may …

Today we continue our sermon series "New Visions for New Beginnings." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Courageous Vision" referencing Joshua 1:1-9. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may hav…

Today we continue our sermon series "New Visions for New Beginnings." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Inspired Vision" referencing Joel 2:28-29. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have:…

Today we continue our sermon series "New Visions for New Beginnings." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Let's Get Practical" referencing Luke 14:25-33. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may …

Today we continue our sermon series "New Visions for New Beginnings." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "First Things First" referencing Matthew 6:25-33. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may…

Today starts a new sermon series "New Visions for New Beginnings." Pastor Emily shares a sermon titled "Dying for a Vision" referencing Proverbs 29:18. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may hav…

Last Sunday was Baptism of the Lord Sunday where we reaffirmed our baptisms. Pastor Vance shared a sermon referencing Matthew 3:13-17. While you worship online today, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchu…

Today is Epiphany and the 12th Day of Christmas. Pastor Vance shares a sermon referencing Matthew 2:1-12. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-card Givi…

Merry Christmas from your First Church family. Today Vance shares a message about the reality of the Christmas season and why we gather and celebrate. Christ is born!

Today we continue our Advent sermon series "Love Came Down." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Love Came Down, For You..." referencing Galatians 4:1-7. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may …

Welcome to a new First Church Podcast series "Advent Conversations." Are you looking for some spiritual connection during this busy Advent season? Does it feel impossible to add another event to your schedule? If so, you are not alone! First Church folks have recorded conversations with each conversation focusing on a different theme of Advent. We …

Today we continue our Advent sermon series "Love Came Down." Pastor Emily shares a sermon titled "Reconciling Love" referencing 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have…

Welcome to a new First Church Podcast series "Advent Conversations." Are you looking for some spiritual connection during this busy Advent season? Does it feel impossible to add another event to your schedule? If so, you are not alone! First Church folks have recorded conversations with each conversation focusing on a different theme of Advent. We …

Today we continue our Advent sermon series "Love Came Down." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Love Became Human" referencing 1 John 4:7-21. While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: first…

Welcome to a new First Church Podcast series "Advent Conversations." Are you looking for some spiritual connection during this busy Advent season? Does it feel impossible to add another event to your schedule? If so, you are not alone! First Church folks have recorded conversations with each conversation focusing on a different theme of Advent. We …