Statesboro First UMC Messages: Recent Episodes
Statesboro First
A collection of recent worship service recordings from worship at Statesboro First, a United Methodist congregation in Statesboro, Georgia. This podcast is recorded live on Sunday Mornings during the services at the church. Our pastors are Rev. Dr. Scott Hagan, Senior Pastor, and Rev. Stephanie Smith, Executive Pastor. Visit www.statesborofirst.com/worship for more information about our worship services. Watch these services on video by visiting www.statesborofirst.com/media.
Our services of Lessons & Carols is an adaptation of that service made famous by King’s College in Cambridge, England, with origins attributed to Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. Our services begin with the good news that a Savior will be born to us and ends with the call of the faithful to worship the newborn King. Carols, anthems, readings, and the message join together to retell that story in profound beauty.
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Soprano - Cindy Berg-Aycock Karen Gunnels Julie Hagan Barbara Hood Susan McGlamery Sarah McHan Katie Redden Jerry Singletary Ceci Smith Isa Wallace
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Alto - Tammie Dickens Ami Palmer Ruth Ann Rogers Janice Smith Karla Thomas
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Tenor - Caleb Flanders Brendan Kennedy
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Bass - William Amponsah Rev. Dr. Scott Hagan Nehemiah Robertson Kirkland Sanders Lee Walker
Many thanks to Beste Toparlak and Diane Kessel for sharing their musical gifts with us today.
Many thanks to the United Methodist Women who have provided refreshments for the Choir.
Featuring works by J.S. Bach, Robert Elmore, Jean Langlais, and others. This event is sponsored by the Sigma Alpha Iota sorority.
We are all connected. Take hold of the joy in life, embrace it, and don’t let your present circumstances steal your future.
We are all connected. Take hold of the joy in life, embrace it, and don’t let your present circumstances steal your future.
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday. Today we remember:
Jan Johnston Marshall Thigpen Jim Long Lloyd Jones Marion Fletcher Frances Humphrey Creighton Alexander Connie Hodges
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday. Today we remember:
Jan Johnston Marshall Thigpen Jim Long Lloyd Jones Marion Fletcher Frances Humphrey Creighton Alexander Connie Hodges
The first step is always unknown. The next step requires obedience. Lord, help us to take our next step together.
The first step is always unknown. The next step requires obedience. Lord, help us to take our next step together.
In John 14, Jesus says “I assure you that whoever believes in me will do the works that I do.” The life of Peter offers maybe the clearest example. In Acts 9, Peter performs a miracle almost identical to one Jesus performs in Luke 8. Tabitha is healed and the Gospel is spread even further by the word of mouth. John Maxwell says, “People do not do what people hear, they do what they see.” Our lives create a picture that inspires people to follow our lead.
In John 14, Jesus says “I assure you that whoever believes in me will do the works that I do.” The life of Peter offers maybe the clearest example. In Acts 9, Peter performs a miracle almost identical to one Jesus performs in Luke 8. Tabitha is healed and the Gospel is spread even further by the word of mouth. John Maxwell says, “People do not do what people hear, they do what they see.” Our lives create a picture that inspires people to follow our lead.
Jesus calls us to go back and go deeper. Our first call is not to go out, but to go deeper and transform our work, our families, our community, as we are transformed by Christ.
Jesus calls us to go back and go deeper. Our first call is not to go out, but to go deeper and transform our work, our families, our community, as we are transformed by Christ.
Dreaming makes the impossible possible. What obstacles stand in the way of you dreaming bigger dreams in Jesus' name?
Dreaming makes the impossible possible. What obstacles stand in the way of you dreaming bigger dreams in Jesus' name?
Live into the calling of God to dream. Dream again, dream big, let God speak. Dreaming is essential, holy work.
Live into the calling of God to dream. Dream again, dream big, let God speak. Dreaming is essential, holy work.
Jesus calls us to be laborers, but Jesus’ work is not the same as our work. Jesus invites us into labor that not only transforms out hearts and lives, but transforms the world.
Clay Boerner, one of our Student Ministry leaders, shares a Labor Day message encouraging us to include ministry in the work that we do.
Jesus calls us to be laborers, but Jesus’ work is not the same as our work. Jesus invites us into labor that not only transforms out hearts and lives, but transforms the world.
We are better together as we go together, because when we go together Jesus is with us. #BetterTogether
The book of Matthew is full of Authority and Obedience. God gave Christ the authority to heal, speak, transform lives and save. By being faithful and obedient to Jesus and truly knowing Him, we give that authority to Jesus to be lord of our lives.
How many of us love to collect great teaching and great content, but stop short of submitting to what we are learning? Jesus doesn’t want to teach you he wants to transform you!
Have you ever gotten to the end of something, only to find yourself looking back at the start? May we all examine who we are following.
We face spiritual adversaries every day, but our faith in Jesus overcomes the world. Trusting God more isn’t just about what you think about God, but how you live your life for God. Today we hear Scott close out our series on Clarity
Rev. Stephanie Smith continues sharing a message in our Series on the Gospel of Clarity.
Today Rev. Dr. Scott Hagan shares with us two key halves of the Gospel. The first half of the Gospel is all about Jesus laying down his life for us and our salvation. The second half of the Gospel is loving others the way that Jesus has loved us and laying our lives down as Jesus did. Who do you need to lay your life down for that they may know the love of God?
In the third week of our series on Clarity, Rev. Dr. Scott Hagan speaks about pure living. By the power of God in us, it possible to live without sin.
In our first week back to in-person worship, Rev. Dr. Scott Hagan continues sharing a message on the Gospel of Clarity.
Today, our new Senior Pastor Scott Hagan talks with us about beginnings, and shares how Jesus is the one who offers clarity, especially in these times.
This week Jimmy shares his final message with us as Senior Pastor of Statesboro First UMC. Are you ready for your final exam? Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
This week Jimmy shares his revival message with us, one of his favorites. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
This week Jimmy shares a message with us from one of his favorite passages of scripture. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
This week Stephanie shares a message with us and we celebrate Pentecost this Sunday. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
This week Jimmy shares a message with us. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
We celebrate our Class of 2020 Graduates this Sunday with a special video and prayer led by Becca Brown. This week Stephanie also encourages us to lean in to the Spirit. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
We celebrate Mother's day this Sunday with a tribute to moms and mother figures in our lives. This week Jimmy also talks about Heaven. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
If we choose to follow Jesus, we will learn what he does and what is important to him. This week Stephanie talks about the events that unfold in chapters 9 and 10 of the book of John and the parable of the Good Shepherd. This video may look a little different than normal. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
Have you seen Jesus my Lord? He's here in plain view. Take a look, open your eyes He'll show it to you.
This Sunday join Jimmy as he discusses the story of Jesus appearing those on the Road to Emmaus. This video may look a little different than normal. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
This week join Stephanie as we take a deeper dive into the story of Doubting Thomas. This video may look a little different than normal. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
Easter Sunday 2020 - Christ is Risen! Join Jimmy as he recounts the Resurrection of Jesus and draws parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest musicians this morning are Blayze Jackson, Issac Ha, Andrew Eunice, Terell Heard, Payne Akins, and Jarrett Thompson. We are fortunate to have had an opportunity to record the music for this service several weeks ago before the stay-at-home order went into place. This video may look a little different than normal. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.
Palm Sunday 2020 - Thank you to the families who helped wave palms on video for today's service. Today Stephanie leads us on a journey from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) to the Passion story, where Jesus is crucified and dies. This video may look a little different than normal. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all events at Statesboro First UMC were cancelled beginning March 15. We offered worship online through a live stream. During this time, these streams are available in their entirety.