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First Church

First United Methodist Churchfumcaustin.org
Sermon podcast from First United Methodist Church - Austin, Texas. First United Methodist Church of Austin (FUMC) is an inclusive faith community of Christian believers in the heart of downtown Austin. We balance traditional worship services with progressive theology. More than a neighborhood church, we are a church for all of Austin. Our members gather from across Central Texas and share a commitment to engaging conversations, community service, a growing faith, social justice, and Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbor.
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Episodes

The Sun Rises

Again and again, no matter how dark things get, God's promise holds, and new life shines through. Claim that good news with us today! Join us for Virtual Worship, with virtual choir, trumpets, and a singing of our beloved Hallelujah Chorus.

Apr 04, 202114 min

We Are Held Together

On this Holy Night we gather with Jesus and his friends in the Upper Room to share a meal and experience the washing of feet. We provide a brief worship video with Scripture, song, and sermon, as well as a printed guide for footwashing and remembering Jesus’ last supper.

Apr 01, 202113 min

We Draw on Courage

Again & Again: A Lenten Refrain This Lent, we spend 46 days in a refrain, back and forth with God: again we struggle, and again God meets us; again we suffer, and again God heals. Join us as we spend this season acknowledging our difficulties and receiving God’s promises along the way. Learn more at fumcaustin.org/lent .

Mar 28, 202116 min

We are Reformed

Again & Again: A Lenten Refrain This Lent, we spend 46 days in a refrain, back and forth with God: again we struggle, and again God meets us; again we suffer, and again God heals. Join us as we spend this season acknowledging our difficulties and receiving God’s promises along the way. Learn more at fumcaustin.org/lent .

Mar 21, 202121 min

God Loves First

Again & Again: A Lenten Refrain This Lent, we spend 46 days in a refrain, back and forth with God: again we struggle, and again God meets us; again we suffer, and again God heals. Join us as we spend this season acknowledging our difficulties and receiving God’s promises along the way. Learn more at fumcaustin.org/lent .

Mar 14, 202121 min

We Are Shown the Way

Again & Again: A Lenten Refrain This Lent, we spend 46 days in a refrain, back and forth with God: again we struggle, and again God meets us; again we suffer, and again God heals. Join us as we spend this season acknowledging our difficulties and receiving God’s promises along the way. Learn more at fumcaustin.org/lent .

Mar 07, 202119 min

We Are Called to Listen

Again & Again: A Lenten Refrain This Lent, we spend 46 days in a refrain, back and forth with God: again we struggle, and again God meets us; again we suffer, and again God heals. Join us as we spend this season acknowledging our difficulties and receiving God’s promises along the way. Learn more at fumcaustin.org/lent .

Feb 28, 202121 min

God Meets Us

Again & Again: A Lenten Refrain This Lent, we spend 46 days in a refrain, back and forth with God: again we struggle, and again God meets us; again we suffer, and again God heals. Join us as we spend this season acknowledging our difficulties and receiving God’s promises along the way. Learn more at fumcaustin.org/lent .

Feb 21, 202114 min

Ash Wednesday

On Ash Wednesday, we begin Lent, the 46-day journey to Easter. The beginning of Lent brings a new invitation—an invitation into a deeper life of faith, an invitation to renewed spirituality, and an invitation into deeper awareness of God and self. It is a time to give up things as well as take on new life-giving practices, helping us rid ourselves of distractions and desires that pull us away from God. This year’s Ash Wednesday service is formulated for at-home participation at a time that works...

Feb 17, 202120 min

How to Recognize God

How to Recognize God Worship Series What does God do? How does God work? Is it when I get the favorable parking space (which, of course, is not the closest, but the most shaded)? Is it when I ace the test or get the promotion? Or is it something more, something better? We look to the Gospels for clues about where we can find God’s movement in our lives and the world.

Feb 07, 202115 min

How to Recognize God

How to Recognize God Worship Series What does God do? How does God work? Is it when I get the favorable parking space (which, of course, is not the closest, but the most shaded)? Is it when I ace the test or get the promotion? Or is it something more, something better? We look to the Gospels for clues about where we can find God’s movement in our lives and the world.

Jan 31, 202115 min

How to Recognize God

How to Recognize God Worship Series What does God do? How does God work? Is it when I get the favorable parking space (which, of course, is not the closest, but the most shaded)? Is it when I ace the test or get the promotion? Or is it something more, something better? We look to the Gospels for clues about where we can find God’s movement in our lives and the world.

Jan 24, 202115 min

How to Recognize God

How to Recognize God Worship Series What does God do? How does God work? Is it when I get the favorable parking space (which, of course, is not the closest, but the most shaded)? Is it when I ace the test or get the promotion? Or is it something more, something better? We look to the Gospels for clues about where we can find God’s movement in our lives and the world.

Jan 17, 202113 min

How to Recognize God

How to Recognize God Worship Series What does God do? How does God work? Is it when I get the favorable parking space (which, of course, is not the closest, but the most shaded)? Is it when I ace the test or get the promotion? Or is it something more, something better? We look to the Gospels for clues about where we can find God’s movement in our lives and the world.

Jan 10, 202119 min

I Believe in Christmas

Advent Worship Series The history of humanity is fraught with pain, accompanied by fear, oppression, and violence. This is the world into which Jesus was born, and into which Jesus promises to come again and redeem. Through hope, peace, joy, and love, we find strength to believe once again that God’s promise holds, even in the darkest of times.

Dec 27, 202019 min

I Believe in God

Advent Worship Series The history of humanity is fraught with pain, accompanied by fear, oppression, and violence. This is the world into which Jesus was born, and into which Jesus promises to come again and redeem. Through hope, peace, joy, and love, we find strength to believe once again that God’s promise holds, even in the darkest of times.

Dec 24, 202019 min

I Believe in Love

Advent Worship Series The history of humanity is fraught with pain, accompanied by fear, oppression, and violence. This is the world into which Jesus was born, and into which Jesus promises to come again and redeem. Through hope, peace, joy, and love, we find strength to believe once again that God’s promise holds, even in the darkest of times.

Dec 20, 202022 min

I Believe in Joy

Advent Worship Series The history of humanity is fraught with pain, accompanied by fear, oppression, and violence. This is the world into which Jesus was born, and into which Jesus promises to come again and redeem. Through hope, peace, joy, and love, we find strength to believe once again that God’s promise holds, even in the darkest of times.

Dec 13, 202015 min

I Believe in Peace

Advent Worship Series The history of humanity is fraught with pain, accompanied by fear, oppression, and violence. This is the world into which Jesus was born, and into which Jesus promises to come again and redeem. Through hope, peace, joy, and love, we find strength to believe once again that God’s promise holds, even in the darkest of times.

Dec 06, 202021 min
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