First Pres Orlando Sermons

Give It Your Best | January 18, 2026

Dr. David Swanson | Colossians 3:17We value doing things for the Lord to the best of our ability. We do that in the knowledge of our sin and brokenness, trusting that God will use our meager efforts for His glory.

You Smell Good | January 11, 2026

Dr. David Swanson | John 12:1-8God has lavished His love and grace on us sacrificially. As His people, it is therefore incongruous that we would not also be lavishly generous in our lives.

The Best Leaders You'll Never Know | January 4, 2026

Dr. Paul Gibson | Mark 10:35-45In Mark 10, Jesus said that He came to serve, not to be served. That is the true mark of leadership, focusing on serving others and lifting them up. The best leaders often are never heard of because they make their lives about serving others.

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.