First Church Orlando

Pastor Vance continues our sermon series "Dream Big" based on Bob Goff's book of the same title. Today Vance discusses "Exploring Opportunities" through scripture James 1:2-8. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance kicks off our new sermon series "Dream Big" discussing "Absurd Expectations" through scripture Ephesians 3:14-21. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Emily brings in the new year through scripture Jeremiah 31:7-17.  Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

This week Cameron Garrett, our Director of New Ministries, preaches through scripture Luke 2:25-32. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Merry Christmas! Here Pastor Vance share his message on the light of Christmas from our 5pm Christmas Eve service. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

This week Pastor Vance shares "The Gift of Love" through scripture 1 John 4:7-16 sharing that God is love and that His love is more than anything you can imagine. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Each week, the pastors of First Church Orlando offer a midweek video devotion. Last week Pastor Vance reflects on his sermon from Sunday, comparing joy and happiness, and wonders if he finished his point Sunday morning by discussing further. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

This week Pastor Vance shares "The Gift of Joy" through scripture Isaiah 12 discussing the difference between joy and happiness. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

The first time that Doug Barrett visited First Church Orlando was a Christmas Eve service and he was filled with a sense of peace and a feeling of being welcomed and accepted for who he is.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors podcast series, you will lean much more about Doug’s journey as a Christian gay man and what the Advent and Christmas season at First Church means to him. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Each week, the pastors of First Church Orlando offer a midweek video devotion. Last week Emily asks, "What if God is doing something holy right in your midst?" Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

This week Pastor Vance shares "The Gift of Peace" through scripture Isaiah 9:1-7. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Each week, the pastors of First Church Orlando offer a midweek video devotion. Last week Vance asks you, "are you a work in progress?" Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

This week Pastor Vance shares "The Gift of Hope" through scripture Isaiah 11:1-10. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Each week, the pastors of First Church Orlando offer a midweek video devotion. Last week Emily prepared us for Thanksgiving Day with a Thanksgiving devotion. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

This week in worship Pastor Emily shares a message through scripture Luke 17:11-19 preparing us for Thanksgiving. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

This week Pastor Vance shares a message titled "Through The Valley" through scripture Lamentations 3:1-24 finishing our "We Are Called" sermon series. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Each week, the pastors of First Church Orlando offer a midweek video devotion. Last week Emily discussed: Saying yes to God. Who are the people in scripture and the people in your life who have said yes to God? How have these "yeses" encouraged you to say yes to God? Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

All Saints Sunday is where we remember those we have lost this past year. Pastor Vance shares a message titled "Up Yonder" through scripture Hebrews 11:13-16 continuing our "We Are Called" sermon series. Hope you enjoy the service. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Savannah Rogers recently joined the First Church Orlando ministry staff as the Director of Youth Ministries.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors podcast series, you will learn much more about Savannah and the many exciting plans she has for the First Church Orlando youth ministry as we are called to seek, love and serve together in community. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Becky Postlewait recently joined the First Church Orlando ministry staff as the Director of Children’s Ministries.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors podcast series, you will learn much more about Savannah and the many exciting plans she has for the First Church Orlando children and families as we are called to seek, love and serve together in community. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Each week, the pastors of First Church Orlando offer a midweek video devotion. Today pastor Vance asks "do you need a spiritual "booster"?" Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Today we continue our sermon series "We Are Called..." Pastor Vance shares a message "To Trust In God" through scripture Malachi 3:7-10. Vance asks us the question "who do you trust?" and preaches about trusting in God to close out our 2021 Stewardship Campaign. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Rob Herzog and Lynn Poole finish up our 2021 Stewardship campaign discussing what they are grateful for and why First Church is a worthy investment for them and our community. Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website www.firstchurchorlando.org Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

What are you farming or cultivating? This week Pastor Emily shares a midweek devotional and how Psalm 37:3 has stuck with her over the past week. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

This week we continue our sermon series "We Are Called..." Pastor Vance shares a message "To Do Good" through scripture James 2:14-26. Hope you enjoy the service. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for previous services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Kacie Tartt and Marlowe Head invite everyone to flex their stewardship muscles. Kacie discusses her journey and understanding of stewardship and how is it more than just a financial commitment. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website www.firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance shares a midweek video devotional entitled “Living in sync, or out of sync” Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

This week we continue our sermon series entitled "We Are Called..." Pastor Emily shares a message "To Generosity" through scripture Exodus 36:1-7. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for previous services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

In this week's Stewardship moment, Pedro Jimenez shares what first drew him to First Church and why he immediately tithed. He also discusses his appreciation of First Church and what they stand for in our downtown community. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website www.firstchurchorlando.org

In this week's Stewardship 2021 share, we hear from Suzanne Gifford who talks about what First Church has meant to her and her family over the past 40 years and how we can continue enacting our mission statement: Seek and Love, Love and Serve, today. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website www.firstchurchorlando.org

Next up to share their stewardship testimony is Fabian Lazarte. Fabian talks about giving in all ways and how we are called to give ourselves and our resources. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website www.firstchurchorlando.org

A few weeks ago we started this year's Stewardship Campaign and we have asked members of First Church to share about giving and why they do it and what it means to them. First up, Chet Culley shares why First Church is personally important to him and his family and explains the importance of tithing. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website www.firstchurchorlando.org

You are God's beloved. This week Pastor Emily shares an excerpt from "Life of the Beloved" by Henri Nouwen asking what gifts are you receiving that remind you that you are loved? Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

This week we continue our sermon series entitled "We Are Called..." Pastor Vance shares a message "To Faith and Faithfulness" through scripture Matthew 25:14-30 discussing a new look on the Parable of the Talents. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance shares a midweek video devotional discussing "Performative Theology and the Life of St. Francis." Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Today is we start a new sermon series "We Are Called..." Pastor Vance shares a message "To The World" through scripture Isaiah 2:2-5. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

How is God speaking good things to you and about you? Join Pastor Emily for a midweek devotional where we are reminded to listen to God's voice of love speaking to us. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Jason Locker joined the First Church Orlando Worship Arts Staff in August as the Choir Director.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors, you will learn much more about Jason and his plans to build on our church’s rich tradition of excellence in choral music as we are called to seek, love and serve together in community. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance shares his opening remarks from this week's First Church newsletter. Want to subscribe to First Church's newsletter? Follow the link below and sign up today! https://bit.ly/3ttOmkn

We continue through the sermon series "Work As Worship" as Pastor Vance discusses "An Unfair Advantage" through 1 Samuel 17:17-37 and the story of David and Goliath. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

The Nu Class Sunday School presents "A Day With A Theologian" from their annual theology weekend. The event was held in our Contemporary Worship Center on September 11, 2021 _____________________________________________________ John Dominic Crossan, Bible scholar and author How Can We Christians Choose to Follow Jesus, The Prince of Peace, in a Chaotic World? The theme for Crossan’s remarks is Divine Violence in the Christian Bible.  The morning lecture, from the Old Testament, is on Sanction Theology or Sabbath Theology. The afternoon lecture, from the New Testament, is on Peace through Victory or Peace through Justice. There are two competing visions within the Christian Bible of the Jewish God of Creation, developed side by side from Genesis to Revelation: violent or nonviolent. Jesus chose one model to follow. The basis for the theme and lectures is Crossan’s book, How to Read the Bible and Still be a Christian. It is readily available from numerous sources and in new and used versions. John Dominic Crossan, an Irish-American former Catholic priest and retired university professor,  is an acclaimed Bible scholar and author. He is a major New Testament researcher, and historian of early Christianity and of culture of the Ancient Mediterranean and New Testament worlds. He is a past president of the Society of Biblical Literature. Want to see more from First Church, visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

Holly Garrison recently started leading yoga classes at First Church Orlando on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors podcast series, you will learn more about Holly's faith journey, what led her to the practice of yoga, and what our members can expect from yoga at First Church. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Cameron Garrett recently joined the First Church Orlando Ministry Staff as the Director of New Ministries and the interim Director of Youth Ministry.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors podcast series, you will learn more about the faith journey that led Cam to our church and some of his thoughts around how we can grow the impact of our ministries as we are called to seek, love and serve together in community. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

The Nu Class Sunday School presents "A Day With A Theologian" from their annual theology weekend. The event was held in our Contemporary Worship Center on September 11, 2021 _____________________________________________________ John Dominic Crossan, Bible scholar and author How Can We Christians Choose to Follow Jesus, The Prince of Peace, in a Chaotic World? The theme for Crossan’s remarks is Divine Violence in the Christian Bible.  The morning lecture, from the Old Testament, is on Sanction Theology or Sabbath Theology. The afternoon lecture, from the New Testament, is on Peace through Victory or Peace through Justice. There are two competing visions within the Christian Bible of the Jewish God of Creation, developed side by side from Genesis to Revelation: violent or nonviolent. Jesus chose one model to follow. The basis for the theme and lectures is Crossan’s book, How to Read the Bible and Still be a Christian. It is readily available from numerous sources and in new and used versions. John Dominic Crossan, an Irish-American former Catholic priest and retired university professor,  is an acclaimed Bible scholar and author. He is a major New Testament researcher, and historian of early Christianity and of culture of the Ancient Mediterranean and New Testament worlds. He is a past president of the Society of Biblical Literature. Want to see more from First Church, visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance shares a midweek video devotional for members and friends of First Church Orlando. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Pastor Vance shares his opening remarks from this week's First Church newsletter. Want to subscribe to First Church's newsletter? Follow the link below and sign up today! https://bit.ly/3ttOmkn

Today we continue through the sermon series "Work As Worship" as Pastor Emily discusses “Assumed Fruitfulness” through Luke 13:6-9. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can check out our other episodes. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Today we continue through the sermon series "Work As Worship" as Paster Vance discusses "God's Artists" through Genesis 2:4-25. Missed a passed service, check out our other episodes. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance shares a midweek video devotional for members and friends of First Church Orlando. This week he discusses "No pain, no gain.  Dealing with internal discomfort." What do you do when thoughts, memories, or certain topics make you feel uncomfortable?  Maybe the answer is to accept the discomfort as an opportunity for honest self-reflection and spiritual growth. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Pastor Vance shares his opening remarks from this week's First Church newsletter. Want to subscribe to First Church's newsletter? Follow the link below and sign up today! https://bit.ly/3ttOmkn

Today Pastor Vance kicks off a new sermon series called Work as Worship with his sermon "Ora et Labora (Work As Prayer)" using scripture Colossians 3:23-24. Want to learn more about First Church, please visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Today we have a guest preacher, Rev. Madeline Luzinski. She is the Director of Pastoral Care at the Florida United Methodist Children's Home and will be sharing her sermon "The God Who Sees" utilizing Genesis 16:1-15. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches his sermon titled "The Call to Strength" discussing the armor of God. This week's scripture is Ephesians 6:10-20. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches his sermon titled "The Call to Wisdom" This week's scripture is Ephesians 5:15-20. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches his sermon titled "Imitating God." This week's scripture is Ephesians 4:17 - 5:2. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Emily preaches about being called. This week's scripture is Ephesians 4:1-6. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches about serving the world. This week's scripture is Matthew 25:31-46. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Long-time First Church member and Lay Leader Melanie Lee has agreed to lead Forward Together, a group that will work with our Pastors and church members toward becoming an affirming church that welcomes and includes all people.  You can learn more about Melanie’s leadership and vision for Forward Together on this edition of our Getting to Know our Neighbors podcast series.

Today Pastor Vance preaches about serving in the church. This week's scripture is 1 Corinthians 12:4-27. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches about discipleship. This week's scripture is 1 Timothy 4. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Britton Stacey, ministry intern, shares his Sermon "Love Seeks God - Worship" discussing why we show up to church and that all worship is worship. This week's scripture is Deuteronomy 10:12-22. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

One of the newest members of the First Church family is Chef Crystal Clarke.  She is our new kitchen manager and preferred caterer.  You can hear about her career in the culinary arts, and about her food ministry for families that are food insecure in her podcast with Communications Chairperson Erik Lindborg.  You are invited to tune in every week to “Get to Know our Neighbors.”

Today Pastor Vance shares his Sermon "The Greatest of These is Love" with scripture 1 Corinthians 13. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Brian Postelwait is Chief Operating Officer for the Central Florida Homeless Services Network, which works with local agencies to provide services to the homeless in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Brian, along with CEO Martha Are and 50 employees will be inhabiting office space on the first and third floors of our ministries building. Brian sat down with Erik Linkdborg for this podcast in our “Getting to Know Your Neighbors” series.

Today Pastor Vance shares his Sermon "Love Is Stronger Than Death" with scripture Song of Solomon 8:6-7. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today we start a new Summer Sermon Series all about love. To kick things off Pastor Vance shares his sermon "God Is Love" Scripture 1 John 4:7-21 Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

This week we remember the tragic shooting at Pulse 5 years ago. Rev. Josh Bell, our guest preacher, shares his journey and the struggle the LGTBQ+ went through is going through. He references scripture Mark 3:20-35. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

This past Sunday was Trinity Sunday and Pastor Vance concludes the longest sermon series ever through scripture Acts 2:1-13. Want to learn more about First Church, visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

Happy Pentecost! Pastor Vance concludes the longest sermon series ever through scripture Acts 2:1-13. Want to learn more about First Church, visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

This past Sunday we celebrated the Class of 2021! Pastor Emily preached on the continued season of Easter and the importance of Ascension Sunday through the scripture Acts 1:1-11. Want to learn more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Happy Mother's Day! This past Sunday, Pastor Vance shared his sermon "The Great Commission." Hope you enjoy. Matthew 28:16-20. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

This week Pastor Vance shares his sermon "Life & Love" Romans 6:1-11. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Emily shares the story of "Peter Reinstated" through the scripture John 21:1-19 Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares "The Elder's Faith" through Hebrews 11:1-2 and shares a challenge to help the church continue to do great work in the future by paying down a lingering debt. If you want to learn more about First Church please visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance interviews members of the LGBTQ community (Michael Shortal, Elizabeth Preston-Hughes, Joe Nisbett) that grew up at First Church Orlando. Want to learn more about First Church visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Pastors Vance Rains and Emily Sterling-Strongman sit down with Helen Ryde to discuss the ministries of the Reconciling Ministries Network and what it might mean for First Church to officially become a "reconciling" church. Want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares Luke 24: 13-35 and preaches his sermon “On The Road To Emmaus” If you want to learn more about First Church please visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the message of Easter asking us to begin again. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Kacie Tartt interviewed by Vance Rains, Lead Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have John Richard interviewed by Gail Lippincott. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman preaches this Palm Sunday discussing expectations of what is to come. Mark 11:1-11 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have various kids from IGNITE interviewed by Ryan Arnold and Britton Stacey, ministry interns, and Gabrielle Toledo, Director of Modern Worship. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Somer Spencer interviewed by Emily Sterling-Strongman, Executive Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Sarah McClane interviewed by Vance Rains, Lead Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Vances discusses the “Raising of Lazarus” on this fifth Sunday of Lent. John 11:1-44 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Skip Wagner interviewed by Vance Rains, Lead Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Penny Branscomb Leggett interviewed by Chris Gabel, Interim Director of Traditional Worship. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have a youth group member interviewed by Camille Layton, Interim Youth Director. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Vances discusses the Pharisees on this fourth Sunday of Lent. Matthew 23:1-12 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Mary Jo Foster interviewed by Vance Rains, Lead Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Rick and Rebecca Sickles interviewed by Erik Lindborg. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Vances discusses the story of sending out the seventy-two on this third Sunday of Lent. Luke 10:1-24 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Fabian Lazarte interviewed by Vance Rains, Lead Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Vances shares the story of how Jesus fed the 5000 on this second Sunday of Lent. John 6:1-14 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Lynn Derrick interviewed by Gail Lippincott. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have John Shugart interviewed by Vance Rains, Lead Pastor. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Michael Dippy interviewed by Erik Lindborg. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Vances and Rev. Emily Sterling -Strongman sit down and discuss the Kingdom Parables on this first Sunday of Lent. Matthew 13:10-17 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Debbie Ainsworth interviewed by our Interim Director of Traditional Music, Chris Gabel. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Our theme for this Lenten season is "My Story" and we are sharing the stories of various members of our church and how the church and God have affected their lives. Today we have Jim and Debby Manuel interviewed by Erik Lindborg. Enjoy the podcast and if you want to learn more about First Church head over to our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Rev. Dr. Vance Vances preaches on “The Transfiguration” this Valentine’s Day Sunday. Mark 9:2-9 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman shares the story of the Sermon on the Mount in this week’s sermon. Matthew 5:43-48 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains discusses the Call of the Disciples. Luke 5:1-11 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the story of Jesus teaching in the synagogue. Luke 4:14-30 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman shares the story of Jesus’s forty days in the wilderness.  Matthew 4:1-11  Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the story of Jesus’s Baptism. Matthew 3:1-17 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the story of “Jesus In The Temple.” Luke 2:21-40 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains preaches the Sunday after Christmas continuing through the “This Is My Story” sermon series. Matthew 2:1-23 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Merry Christmas, a child is born! Welcome to our Christmas Eve Online service and thank you for joining us. Wherever you may find yourself this Christmas season remember the good news, our Savior is born. Bring the light out into the world!  Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman discusses Annunciation in this fourth week of Advent. Luke 1:26-38 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the the birth of John the Baptist in this third week of Advent. Luke 1:5-25, 57-64 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the suspense of the “Promised Messiah” in this second week of Advent. Isaiah 9:2-7 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains discusses Nehemiah 1 and return and rebuild in this first week of Advent.  Nehemiah 1  Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman shares and discusses exile in this week’s sermon. 2 Kings 24: 10-17 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares and discusses stories of prophets. Jeremiah 1:4-10 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares and discusses stories of kings. 1 Samuel 8: 1-22 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give ———————————— Music Used in Today’s Service: “Festival Prelude on O God Beyond All Praising” (Thaxted) by Gustav Holst, arr. David Howard Petit, ©2009 Birnamwood Publications. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License #A-708930. All rights reserved. "All Creatures of Our God and King" words by St. Francis of Assisi/arr. David Crowder © 2003 Sixsteps Music. All rights reserved. “Be Thou My Vision” – Irish Melody, arr. by Tom Trenney, ©2020 Birnamwood Publications. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License #A-708930. All rights reserved. “Blessed Assurance” Words by Fanny J. Crosby,1873; Music by Phebe F. Knapp, 1873. Public domain. “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” by Keith and Kristyn Getty, ©2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Matthew Merker Music, Messenger Hymns. All rights reserved. “Chosen Tune” from Three Pieces (Op. 28, No. 2) by Herbert Howells, 1923. Public domain. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI license #CSPL138328.

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains discusses wisdom on this All Saints Sunday. Proverbs 3: 13-20 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman continues through the bible discussing Judges. Judges 4: 1-10 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give ———————————— Music Used in Today’s Service: "Sing Forever" - Robert Prizeman, arr. Ashley Grote Arrangement by Ashley Grote with permission from Robert Prizeman Placed in Public Domain by Ashley Grote in 2020 “As The Deer” - Martin Nystrom CCLI Song # 1431* © 1984 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing "The Sun Never Says" - Dan Forrest “This Is My Story” CCLI Song # 22324* ©Words: Public Domain | Music: Public Domain “Here I Am, Lord” - William Monaghan © 1981 OCP Notes: Hymnal states text and tune copyright 1981, 1983, 1989 Daniel L. Schutte and NALR, however, copyright has been reassigned "Allegro" from Sonata No. 4 in F Minor - Georg Philipp Telemann © Public Domain *For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1329148

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains continues through the bible discussing the Promised Land. Joshua 21:43-45 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give ———————————— Music Used in Today’s Service: "O Rest in the Lord" from Elijah -- Felix Mendelssohn ©Words: Public Domain | Music: Public Domain United Methodist Hymn #127: "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" “Promises Never Fail” by Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Jason Ingram, and Joel Taylor CCLI Song # 7112254* © 2017 SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia Fellow Ships Music So Essential Tunes Bethel Music Publishing “This Is My Story” CCLI Song # 22324* ©Words: Public Domain | Music: Public Domain United Methodist Hymn #64: "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" "On Jordan's Stormy Banks" from Two Pieces for Cello and Piano -- Southern Harmony, adapt. Rigdon M. McIntosh, arr. Duane Funderburk © 2018 Birnamwood Publications (A division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc.) MSM-20-617 *For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1329148

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains continues through the bible discussing sacrifice, ritual, priesthood, and tabernacle.  Deuteronomy 12 :1-7  Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains and Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman interview Dr. Steve Harper discussing the 10 commandments and the law given by God Exodus 20:1-20 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Pastors Vance Rains and Emily Sterling-Strongman chat with Rev. Dr. Latricia Edwards Scriven, Pastor of New Life UMC Tallahassee, on September 30th via Zoom

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains continues the story through the Bible discussing deliverance. Exodus 3:1-10 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains continues the story through the Bible discussing slavery. Exodus 1:8-14 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains continues the story through the Bible. This week we find ourselves in Egypt and the story of Joseph. Genesis 45:4-8 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman discusses covenant through the story of Abraham and Sarah, Issac, and Jacob. Genesis 12:1-9 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the story of the Tower of Babel. Genesis 11:1-9 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains and Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman kick off the new sermon series “This Is My Story” by discussing creation and fall, flourishing and decay through verses Genesis 1:24-31, 3:17-19, and Romans 8:18-25. Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares connecting with grace. Ephesians 1:3-14 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling-Strongman shares discovering my unique purpose. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains shares the true meaning of humility. Genesis 2:4-9 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains discusses overcoming fear of strangers. Acts 10 select verses Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains discusses practicing empathy and understanding. Romans 14 select verses Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

The value of spiritual friendship is discussed between Revs. Wayne Curry, Gary Spencer, Jim Harnish, and Bob Bushong. Psalm 133 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Emily Sterling - 7/5/20 Service 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20  Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains 6/28/20 Service 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 Give: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains - 6/21/20 Service Mark 12:28-34 Giving: www.firstchurchorlando.org/give

Bishop Ken Carter Rev. Dr. Vance Rains & Rev. Emily Sterling Matthew 6:25-30 6/14/20 Service

"Is There Any Hope?" Ezekiel 37:1-14 First United Methodist Church of Orlando 6/7/20

Rev. Emily Sterling - 5/31/20 Service First United Methodist Church of Orlando Numbers 11:24-30 Acts 2: 1-8

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains 5/24/20 First United Methodist Church of Orlando Hebrews 12: 1-3

First United Methodist Church 5/17/20

Psalme 78: 1-8

Luke 24: 13-35

John 21:1-25 4.26.20

Gospel of John 20: 24-31

Scripture - 1 Peter 2:4-10

Luke 9:23-25 March 1st, 2020

Mathew 17: 1-9 11:00 am Sermon

Rev. Vance Rains Psalm 65 Crossing the Threshold to Greater Faith

Rev. Vance Rains Crossing The Threshold To Silence Scripture: Psalms 46

Rev. Vance Rains 1 John 1:1-10 Crossing the Threshold to Grace

Crossing Thresholds: Overcoming Barriers to Prayer  Matthew 6:5-13  Rev. Dr.  Vance Rains | 9:30 Sermon

Crossing the Threshold of Knowing God  Isaiah 55  Pastor Vance Pastor Vance | 9:30 Sermon

Epiphanic Expectation  Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12  Pastor Vance Pastor Vance | 9:30 Sermon

John 21

Christmas Eve Sermon (10:00 pm service) Pastor Vance

Love Comes Isaiah 11 (selected verses), John 3:16-17 Pastor Emily

Creation Rejoices Isaiah 35 Pastor Emily

Creation Groans Genesis 3, Romans 8 (selected verses) Pastor Vance

Evergreen Genesis 1 & 2 (selected verses) Pastor Vance

Christ the King Sunday Revelation 1:5-8 Pastor Vance 9:30 Sermon | Pastor Vance