First Pres Orlando Sermons

Dr. Jack Peebles | Revelation 2:12-17In a world when truth is relative, John encouraged the church to stand clearly for the Word and not be afraid to discipline those who taught what was false.

Dr. David Swanson | Revelation 2:8-11This was a letter of encouragement to a church that was suffering. Unlike the others, there is no complaint - just affirmation - as they endured.

Dr. David Swanson | Revelation 2:1-7This begins the first of the seven letters – addressing the waning love of God's people for Christ and a call to renewal.

Dr. David Swanson | Revelation 1:4-18Revelation opens with a stunning glimpse of the glorious Christ and his promised, victorious return. Though not all our questions will be answered in this study we begin with confidence in God's ultimate victory.

Dr. David Swanson | Acts 3:11-26Things right now aren't great in our world and what seems to be sorely lacking is leadership – people who are willing to create and engage and participate in their communities. We are ALL leaders and we can take a page from ACTS 3 as we learn how to do that in today's context.

Dr. Paul Gibson | 1 Peter 1:6-7Our faith in Christ grows the most during the crucibles/trials of life. The trials of life turn up the heat (crucible) so that God can shape us into who He wants us to be. If we want to grow as Christians, we must embrace the trials and not stand outside the fire. How are you going to embrace the trials that might come your way in 2024?

Dr. Paul Gibson | Psalm 136As we close out 2023 and look forward to 2024, Dr. Paul Gibson leads us in reflecting on what God has done for us this year.

Dr. David Swanson | Isaiah 9:6-7The prophecy of Isaiah tells us exactly who Jesus is in four sweeping terms: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

First Pres presents: Behold! The MessiahA worship concert where the power of music and faith converge as we celebrate the reason for the season, and proclaim the glory and wonder of Christ’s birth in Handel's Messiah.

Rev. Tanner Fox | Isaiah 7:14How is it that God is with us? What kind of God would He be if He wasn’t sitting, high and exalted above all things? But if He is that kind of God, then how could He possibly be “with us?” How could He be so humble, so small, so weak, so like us? The gods of old were worshiped as gods, far off, transcendent, powerful, but never near. The new gods, our gods, are almost close enough to touch. Celebrities, politicians, the rich, the brilliant… and while it’s nice to have them near, and while they strive for transcendence, we know they are not invincible. They are imminent, close, flesh and blood… but they too will perish. All of this reminds us how impossible it is to have a god with us… until we meet the child, born to the virgin in Bethlehem, given that very name. Immanuel - at last, God with us.