First Pres Orlando Sermons

Dr. Paul Gibson | Revelation 4:1-11The Roman authorities persecuted the early church due to their countercultural faith in Christ. And, the visions given to John for the church were about to increase in intensity. What does God show John to communicate to His people? A heavenly throne room with God on the throne. How are the early church and the church today supposed to respond to

Dr. David Swanson | Revelation 3:1-6On the surface, they looked alive, but were dead. Are we living faith for appearance, or are we truly growing on the inside?

Rev. Tanner Fox | Revelation 3:14-22In this passage we have two well known biblical moments. Jesus brings the church to an awareness of their "lukewarm" engagement with his Kingdom and the destruction it brings. And yet, he "stands at the door and knocks" inviting them into a beautiful life of relationship. We look to Revelation 3 to be diagnosed, made aware, an

Dr. David Swanson | 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, 47-58Easter Sunday: In a world short on hope, Easter brings it to us in full measure. It points us to stringless death, swallowed suffering, material newness, and person newness.

Dr. David Swanson | Hebrews 5:11-6:3As we reflect in this Lenten season on our sin and failures in following Jesus, we remain faithful, persevering for the sake of Christ and His Kingdom. This leads to the "better things" of the mature Christian life, the fruits of the Spirit.

Dr. Case Thorp | Hebrews 10:32-39Patience is the theme for the day – as we mature, we must remain patient in the process.

Dr. David Swanson | Psalm 119:67-75Though we don't like to think of it, our experiences of suffering are often what lead to our maturing. Through hardship, God refines us and grows us.

Dr. David Swanson | Ephesians 6:10-17In our quest to follow Christ, we have the Helper, but we battler the Hinderer. Paul's text make that clear, but we are also equipped for that battle. Christ faced the enemy and so will we, but we do so in the full confidence of His victory.

Rev. Rachel Toone | Matthew 6:13As we grapple with our sin and God's call to obedience, we must grow in our understanding of temptation. Why does God allow it and how can we stand strong through it?

Dr. David Swanson | Psalm 119:9-16Lenten Series: The Road to MaturityThe Psalmist asks, "How can I keep my way pure?" The implication is that his way is NOT pure and he is prone to sin and disobedience. This is the first part of maturing in Christ: We must recognize there is a problem and then craft ways to address it.