Aug 31

Radical Grace

A sermon preached on August 21, 2016, by visiting pastor, Liz Pearson Luke 13:10-17 It was a cold, February day in Atlanta. I had just left my church (where I was serving as Minister of Education) for a doctor’s appointment. I drove through my Chick-fil-A to pick up lunch and... read more →
Aug 14

Hosea 11

A sermon preached on August 14, 2016, by visiting pastor, Rachel Freeny Good morning. I’m honored to be here with you this morning. Liz, who has preached here several times, has told me wonderful things about this community of faith, and I’ve been looking forward to today. Today is also... read more →
Jul 24

Raised

A sermon preached on July 17, 2016, by visiting pastor, Jeff Wright A sermon on Colossians 2:6-14 Some time ago, I was riding home from work and heard Robert Duvall being interviewed on the radio. I really like his work, and have seen a handful of his films, but I... read more →
Jul 17

Doing Away with Distractions

A sermon preached on July 17, 2016, by visiting pastor, Liz Coates Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Spiritual Formation at First Baptist Gainesville. Scripture Lesson: Luke 10:38-42 Foreign mission trips are quite an experience. Have you been on one? I’ve been on a few and when I was younger, I... read more →
Jul 10

Who is My Neighbor?

A sermon preached on July 10, 2016, by Associate Pastor, Family Faith Formation - Matt Cook. Love. It is perhaps one of the most powerful and familiar words in the English language. We love chocolate, flowers, and cars. We love our parents, children, and friends. We love our spouse, and we... read more →
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Apr 24

April 17, 2016: Third Sunday of Eastertide

The third Sunday of Eastertide included a sermon on John 20 by Joe LaGuardia and a choir anthem, "Down to the River." Sermon, "A New Chapter," on John 20 by Joe LaGuardia.  Scripture read by Deacon Gabe Killman. "Down to the River," by... read more →
Apr 06

April 3, 2016: First Sunday of Eastertide

First Sunday of Eastertide included sermon, "Who's It For?" by Rev. Matt Cook. Sermon by Matt Cook, "Who's It For?" based on Acts 5:27-41, read by Rev. Orrin Morris Choir Anthem, "He Looked Beyond My Faults." ... read more →
Apr 06

March 27, 2016: Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday included several movements, including special music and sermon, "What Matters Most," by Joe LaGuardia Sermon, "What Matters Most," by Joe LaGuardia, scripture: Luke 24:1-13; Isaiah 65:17-24 (ready by Rev. Bill Lee) Choir anthem, "In Christ Alone." [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/257624474" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166"... read more →