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First Church OrlandoMar 20, 2023

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Getting To Know Our Neighbors: Becky Postlewait, Director of Children’s Ministries

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

Nov 06, 202126:14

11/3/21 Midweek Devotional

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

Nov 06, 202107:28

We Are Called... To Trust In God

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

Nov 02, 202125:55

Stewardship 2021 - Rob Herzog & Lynn Pool

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

Nov 01, 202103:50

10/27/21 Midweek Devotional

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

Oct 28, 202107:57

We Are Called... To Be Good

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

Oct 26, 202126:16

Stewardship 2021 - Kacie Tartt

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

Oct 25, 202102:51

“Living in sync, or out of sync” - A Midweek Devotional

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

Oct 23, 202111:41

We Are Called... To Generosity

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

Oct 19, 202128:17

Stewardship 2021 - Pedro Jimenez

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

Oct 18, 202103:03

Stewardship 2021 - Suzanne Gifford

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

Oct 15, 202102:32

Stewardship 2021 - Fabian Lazarte

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

Oct 15, 202103:17

Stewardship 2021 - Chet Culley

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

Oct 15, 202104:55

10/13/21 Midweek Devotional

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

Oct 13, 202110:58

We Are Called... To Faith and Faithfulness

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

Oct 12, 202129:52

10/6/21 Midweek Devotional

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

Oct 06, 202108:01

We Are Called... To The World

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

Oct 05, 202119:47

9/29/21 Midweek Devotional

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

Oct 05, 202111:46

Getting To Know Our Neighbors: Jason Locker, Choir Director

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

Oct 05, 202137:06

9/28/21 Weekly Newsletter

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

Sep 29, 202106:16

Work As Worship - An Unfair Advantage

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

Sep 28, 202128:41

A Day With A Theologian (Part 2)

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

Sep 27, 202152:50

Getting To Know Our Neighbors: Holly Garrison, Owner of Firefly Yoga Studio

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

Sep 27, 202131:46

Getting To Know Our Neighbors: Cameron Garrett, Director of New Ministries

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

Sep 27, 202133:10

A Day With A Theologian (Part 1)

Sep 27, 202101:05:53

9/22/21 Midweek Devotional

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

Sep 22, 202107:55

9/21/21 Weekly Newsletter

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

Sep 22, 202107:02

Work As Worship - Assumed Fruitfulness

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

Sep 21, 202127:40

Work As Worship - God's Artist

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

Sep 15, 202126:38

9/8/21 Midweek Devotional

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

Sep 09, 202109:45

9/7/21 Weekly Newsletter

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

Sep 09, 202106:12

Ora et Labora (Work as Prayer)

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

Sep 07, 202121:08

The God Who Sees

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

Aug 31, 202122:54

The Call to Strength

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

Aug 25, 202125:35

The Call to Wisdom

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

Aug 17, 202129:36

The Call - Imitating God

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

Aug 11, 202126:22

The Call

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

Aug 03, 202128:54

Love Serves People Pt. 2 - Serving the World

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

Jul 29, 202129:32

Getting to Know the Neighbors: Melanie Lee, Leader of Forward Together

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.

Jul 28, 202132:24

Love Serves People Pt. 1 - Serving the Church

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

Jul 20, 202127:10

Love Seeks God Pt. 2 - Discipleship

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

Jul 13, 202125:01

Love Seeks God Pt. 1 - Worship

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

Jul 09, 202114:26

Getting to Know the Neighbors: Chef Crystal Clarke

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.”

Jul 02, 202119:32

The Greatest of These is Love

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

Jun 29, 202124:20

Getting to Know the Neighbors: Brian Postlewait, HSN COO

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.

Jun 23, 202135:29

Love Is Stronger Than Death

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

Jun 22, 202125:34

God Is Love

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

Jun 15, 202125:01

Pulse Memorial

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

Jun 08, 202125:16

Trinity Sunday

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

Jun 01, 202128:57

Pentecost

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

May 25, 202130:31

Graduate/Ascension Sunday

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

May 18, 202123:26

The Great Commission

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

May 11, 202126:51

Life & Love

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

May 04, 202119:48

Peter Reinstated

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

Apr 27, 202127:54

The Elder's Faith

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

Apr 20, 202124:59

Interview with Michael, Elizabeth, and Joe

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

Apr 20, 202148:27

Interview with Helen Ryde of Reconciling Ministries Network

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

Apr 20, 202135:30

On The Road To Emmaus

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

Apr 13, 202127:39

Easter Sunday: Begin Again

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

Apr 04, 202124:12

My Story: Kacie Tartt

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

Mar 31, 202130:35

My Story: John Richard

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

Mar 29, 202132:17

Palm Sunday: Hosanna to the King

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

Mar 29, 202125:21

My Story: IGNITE Kids

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

Mar 26, 202120:58

My Story: Somer Spencer

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

Mar 24, 202121:55

My Story: Sarah McClane

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

Mar 22, 202121:55

Raising of Lazarus (5th Week of Lent)

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

Mar 21, 202126:05

My Story: Skip Wagner

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

Mar 19, 202121:00

My Story: Penny Branscomb Leggett

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

Mar 17, 202119:16

My Story: First Church Youth

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

Mar 15, 202108:51

Pharisees (4th Week of Lent)

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

Mar 14, 202129:28

My Story: Mary Jo Foster

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

Mar 11, 202126:54

My Story: Rick & Rebecca Sickles

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

Mar 09, 202131:04

Sending Out the Seventy-Two (3rd Week of Lent)

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

Mar 07, 202123:41

My Story: Fabian Lazarte

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

Mar 04, 202130:24

Feeding the Five Thousand (2nd Week of Lent)

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

Mar 03, 202124:58

My Story: Lynn Derrick

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

Mar 02, 202122:10

My Story: John Shugart

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

Feb 25, 202123:24

My Story: Michael Dippy

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

Feb 22, 202123:10

Kingdom Parables (1st Week of Lent)

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

Feb 21, 202130:58

My Story: Debbie Ainsworth

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

Feb 19, 202117:40

My Story: Jim and Debby Manuel

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

Feb 17, 202132:02

This Is My Story: Transfiguration

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

Feb 14, 202124:17

This Is My Story: Sermon On The Mount

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

Feb 07, 202117:43

This Is My Story: Call of the Disciples

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

Jan 31, 202120:56

This Is My Story: Jesus Teaches in the Synagogue

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

Jan 24, 202123:03

This Is My Story: Jesus's 40 Days In The Wilderness

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

Jan 17, 202118:54

This Is My Story: Jesus's Baptism

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

Jan 10, 202124:01

This Is My Story: Jesus In The Temple

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

Jan 03, 202120:17

This Is My Story: Egypt

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

Dec 27, 202023:44

Christmas Eve - Bring Light Into The World

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

Dec 25, 202016:47

This Is My Story: Annunciation (4th Week of Advent)

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

Dec 20, 202021:03

This Is My Story: The Birth of John the Baptist

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

Dec 13, 202019:35

This Is My Story: Promised Messiah

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

Dec 06, 202027:06

This Is My Story: Return and Rebuild (1st Week of Advent)

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

Nov 29, 202027:19

This Is My Story: Exile

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

Nov 22, 202019:05

This Is My Story: Prophets

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

Nov 15, 202026:14

This Is My Story: Kings

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.

Nov 08, 202023:38

This Is My Story: Wisdom (All Saints Sunday)

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

Nov 01, 202024:02

This Is My Story: Judges

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

Oct 25, 202017:37

This Is My story: Promised Land

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

Oct 18, 202030:50

This Is My Story: Sacrifice (Ritual, Priesthood, Tabernacle)

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

Oct 11, 202028:03

This Is My Story: Law

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

Oct 04, 202033:06

Wonderful Wednesday Webinar with Rev. Dr. Latricia Edwards Scriven

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

Oct 03, 202001:03:47

This Is My Story: Deliverance

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

Sep 27, 202024:05

This Is My Story: Slavery

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

Sep 20, 202025:44

This Is My Story: Egypt (Joseph)

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

Sep 13, 202025:40

Covenant (Abraham and Sarah, Issac, and Jacob)

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

Sep 06, 202018:08

This Is My Story: The Tower of Babel

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

Aug 30, 202026:20

This Is My Story: Creation and Fall, Flourishing and Decay

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

Aug 23, 202019:39

Connecting with grace - 8/16/2020

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

Aug 16, 202029:04

Connecting with my gift - 8/9/2020 Service

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

Aug 09, 202021:32

Connecting with my true self - 8/2/20

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

Aug 02, 202024:27

Connecting through Courage - 7/26/2020

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

Jul 26, 202030:26

Connecting through Acceptance - 7/19/2020 Service

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

Jul 19, 202031:20

Connecting with Friendship - 7/12/20 Service

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

Jul 12, 202037:29

Rev. Emily Sterling - 7/5/20 Service

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

Jul 05, 202019:02

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains - 6/28/20

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

Jun 28, 202027:32

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains - 6/21/20 Service

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

Jun 21, 202022:15

Bishop Kenneth Carter - 6/14/20 Service

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

Jun 14, 202007:07

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains - 6/7/20

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

Jun 07, 202031:23

Rev. Emily Sterling - 5/31/20 Service

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

May 31, 202019:53

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains - 5/24/20

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

May 24, 202025:38

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains - Ephesians 2: 4-10

First United Methodist Church 5/17/20

May 17, 202024:28

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains and Rev. Emily Sterling - Q&A with the Pastors

Psalme 78: 1-8

May 10, 202027:36

Rev. Emily Sterling - Right Where We Are

Luke 24: 13-35

May 03, 202024:25

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains- "A New Normal"

John 21:1-25 4.26.20

Apr 26, 202028:32

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains & Emily Sterling - 4/19/20

Gospel of John 20: 24-31

Apr 21, 202025:52

Christ-Centered Community - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

Scripture - 1 Peter 2:4-10

Mar 08, 202028:25

Cross-Shaped Community - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

Luke 9:23-25 March 1st, 2020

Mar 01, 202021:29

Transfiguration Sunday - Emily Sterling

Mathew 17: 1-9 11:00 am Sermon

Feb 23, 202023:32

Thresholds 6: Crossing the Threshold to Greater Faith - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Feb 17, 202025:47

Thresholds 5: Crossing the Threshold to Silence - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Feb 09, 202025:27

Thresholds 4: Crossing the Threshold to Grace - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Feb 02, 202022:34

Thresholds 3: Overcoming Barriers to Prayer - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Jan 27, 202027:16

Thresholds 1: Crossing the Threshold of Knowing God - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Jan 12, 202022:54

Epiphany: Epiphanic Expectation - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Jan 06, 202023:02

Evergreen: Many Other Things - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

John 21

Dec 30, 201912:44

Evergreen: Christmas Eve - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Dec 26, 201917:57

Evergreen: Love Comes - Rev. Emily Sterling

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

Dec 26, 201922:01

Evergreen: Creation Rejoices - Rev. Emily Sterling

Creation Rejoices Isaiah 35 Pastor Emily

Dec 16, 201923:35

Evergreen: Creation Groans - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Dec 10, 201922:59

Evergreen - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

Evergreen Genesis 1 & 2 (selected verses) Pastor Vance

Dec 02, 201920:20

Christ the King - Rev. Dr. Vance Rains

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

Nov 26, 201922:48

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