First Pres Orlando Sermons

Lessons & Carols: Like Watchmen for the Morning | December 28, 2025

Rev. Tanner Fox | Psalm 130The Advent season throws into sharp contrast both joy and sorrow. How do we make space for the sadness and sorrow inherent in our world during the Christmas season? How do we hold that together with the joy of these times? We look to the Psalmist for guidance, and remind ourselves that together we must watch and wait for the coming of our beloved savior, Jesus.

A Heart to Give | December 21, 2025

Dr. David Swanson | Matthew 2:1-12The One the Magi traveled to meet was understood to be of infinite worth — a King. As such, they gave sacrificially even as God was giving to them.

Good News for Nobodies | December 14, 2025

Dr. Jack Peebles | Luke 2:8-18The shepherds remind us that the good news of Christ’s birth is for the lowly and overlooked. Their joy turned into proclamation, showing us how encountering Jesus transforms ordinary lives into living witnesses of God’s glory.

Angels Everywhere | December 7, 2025

Dr. David Swanson | Luke 1:26-38Throughout Scripture, we encounter many angels, but especially in the Advent season. What's up with Gabriel and the legions who sang to the shepherds? It is the gift of a supernatural world we pay so little attention to in our lives.

It Starts in the Wilderness | November 30, 2025

Dr. David Swanson | Luke 3:1-6Advent is NOT Christmas. We do not start with Joy to the World but with John the Baptist in the wilderness and darkness - calling people to prepare.