First Presbyterian Church of Griffin - Sermons

This Sunday we look take a closer look at Mary and Elizabeth's story from Luke 1:39-55 as we honor the history of Mother's Day, and the Lord who is faithful to bless us with life through Mothers and the Abundant Life through Jesus.

A painting by Emily Larkey, "For They Know Not," inspires our message for today, as we dive into Matthew 9:35-38. How does art play a role in our faith? How do we respond to art as it inspires us to read the gospel? Jesus had compassion on the harassed and helpless. Let us be moved like Jesus in today's world.

On Thursday, May 1st, many around the nation will set aside time to pray for our country, its leaders, and future. Pastor Austin opens the scriptures to 1 Timothy 2:1-6 and teaches the ways we are called to pray as a nation and what for what we should pray.

This week we celebrate Easter Sunday by looking at a text from Roman 6, and discuss the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ for our own lives. Christ is Risen!

This Palm Sunday we take a look at the passage from Luke 19:41-44 where Jesus offers a lament over the city of Jerusalem as he makes his triumphant entry into the city.

This Sunday we finish up our series on the Movements of Prayer. We conclude our series thinking about what it means to make intercession on behalf of other in the outward movement of prayer. We learn from Paul in Ephesians 3:14-21. How might you change the way you prayer for others?

In our Year of Prayer, we continue our series on the Movements of Prayer. This week we focus on the outward movement of prayer that can be found in Mark 9:14-29. How are you stepping into the suffering of others to offer them the compassion of Jesus?

In our Year of Prayer, we continue our series on the Movements of Prayer. This week we focus on the outward movement of prayer that can be found in 1 Corinthians 10:27-33. How are you allowing your transformation in prayer to be a prayerful change to others?

In our Year of Prayer, we continue our series on the Movements of Prayer. This week we focus on the upward movement of prayer focused on in Psalm 1. How are you meditating on the Word that bring delight to your life?