First United Methodist Church stands at the heart of downtown Baton Rouge as an anchor of stability for many of the people of our great city. Since 1834, First Church has been a place to worship God, to learn the story of God's love, to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and to serve the larger com…
First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge
June 1, 2025; Emmanuel: God is still with us by Rev. Dr. Don Cottrill; Gospel Lesson Luke 24:44-53; www.FirstMethodist.org
May 25, 2025; Lydia: Eager to Listen, Ready to Receive by Pattye Hewitt; Scripture Lesson Acts 16:9-15; www.FirstMethodist.org
May 18, 2025; To Love As Jesus Loved by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 13:31-35; www.FirstMethodist.org
May 11, 2025; You Are Not Alone by Rev. Brady Whitton; Text comes from Psalm 23; www.FirstMethodist.org
May 4, 2025; So Much More Than Our Mistakes by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 20:1-18; www.FirstMethodist.org
April 27, 2025; Where Do You See Jesus? by Rev. Kale Wetekamm; Gospel Lesson John 20:19-31; www.FirstMethodist.org
April 20, 2025; He Is Risen . . . Just as He Said by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 20:1-18; www.FirstMethodist.org
April 13, 2025; Peace Power! by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 19:28-40; www.FirstMethodist.org
April 6, 2025; What Would You Do With a Whole New Life? by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 12:1-8; www.FirstMethodist.org
March 30, 2025; Seeing God Through Jesus' Eyes by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; www.FirstMethodist.org
March 23, 2025; A Life of Purpose, Love . . . and Urgency by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 13:1-9; www.FirstMethodist.org
March 16, 2025; Finding Refuge in a Troubled World by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 13:31-35; www.FirstMethodist.org
March 9, 2025; Life's Most Urgent Question by Rev. Brady Whitton. Gospel Lesson Luke 4:1-13; www.FirstMethodist.org
March 2, 2025; So Many gods, Only One Worth Following by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 9:28-36; www.FirstMethodist.org
February 23, 2025; Boundless Love by Rev. Dr. Don Cottrill; Gospel Lesson Luke 6:27-38; www.FirstMethodist.org
February 9, 2025; Does Jesus Still Matter? (part 5): Dreams Really Do Come True by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Revelation 21:1-5; www.FirstMethodist.org
February 2, 2025; Does Jesus Still Matter (part 4): The Path of Victory by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 24:1-12; www.FirstMethodist.org
January 26, 2025; Does Jesus Still Matter? (Part 3): A Battle Worth Fighting by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 23:32-43; www.FirstMethodist.org
January 19, 2025; Does Jesus Still Matter? (Part 2): The Truth to Guide Us by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 3:16-17; www.FirstMethodist.org
January 12, 2025; Does Jesus Still Matter (part 1): We Are Not Alone by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 3:13-17; www.FirstMethodist.org
January 5, 2025; Following God Signs by Pattye Hewitt; Gospel Lesson Matthew 2:1-12; www.FirstMethodist.org
December 22, 2024; God Works Through Unexpected People by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 1:39-45; www.FirstMethodist.org
December 8, 2024; Repent! And Other Good News by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 3:1-9, 18; www.FirstMethodist.org
December 1, 2024; The Last Noel: The Promise Fulfilled by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 21:25-36; www.FirstMethodist.org
November 24, 2024; So the World Will Know (part 3): No Greater Purpose by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 28:18-20; www.FirstMethodist.org
November 17, 2024; So the World Will Know (part 2): One Heart, One Mission by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 4:32-33; www.FirstMethodist.org
November 10, 2024; So The World Will Know (part 1) Shining the Light by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 5:14-16; www.FirstMethodist.org
November 3, 2024; What Will They Remember About Us? by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Ruth 1:1-18; www.FirstMethodist.org
October 27, 2024; A Spirit of Kindness by Rev. Ron Greer, Director, Pastoral Counseling Service, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Ga.; Scripture Lesson Micah 6:8; www.FirstMethodist.org
October 20, 2024; How to Love Your Neighbor (part 3): Tell The Truth by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Exodus 20:1-4, 7-17; www.FirstMethodist.org
October 13, 2024; How To Love Your Neighbor (part 2): Care for the Hurting & Vulnerable by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Luke 10:25-37; www.FirstMethodist.org
October 6, 2024; How to Love Your Neighbor (part 1): Don't Be Too Critical by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 7:3-5; www.FirstMethodist.org
September 22, 2024; Encounters (Part 6): In Prayer by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 10:1-16; www.FirstMethodist.org
September 15, 2024; Encounters (part 5): In Fasting by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 4:1-11; www.FirstMethodist.org
September 8, 2024; Encounters (part 4): In 'The Least of These' by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 25:31-46; www.FirstMethodist.org
September 1, 2024; Filling the Empty Spaces by Dr. Terry Ellis; Gospel Lesson Matthew12:43-45; www.FirstMethodist.org
August 25, 2024; Encounters (part 3): In Worship by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson 1 Samuel 3:1-10; www.FirstMethodist.org
August 18, 2024; Encounters (part 2): In the Bible by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Luke 24:13-35; www.FirstMethodist.org
August 11, 2024; Encounters (part 1): In Each Other by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 15:1-2, 6, 12, 22-29; www.FirstMethodist.org
August 4, 2024; The Gift of Rest by Pattye Hewitt; Scripture Lesson Exodus 20:8-11; www.FirstMethodist.org
July 28, 2024; Saved by Grace, Not by Rules by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 15:1-20; www.FirstMethodist.org
July 21, 2024; Sometimes Love Breaks the Rules by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 10:1-5, 9-20, 24-33; www.FirstMethodist.org
July 14, 2024; Help Me Not to Hate by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 9:1-22; www.FirstMethodist.org
July 7, 2024; No More Outsiders by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 8:26-40; www.FirstMethodist.org
June 30, 2024; St. Stephen with a Rose by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 6:8-15, 7:1, 51-60; www.FirstMethodist.org
June 23, 2024; Better Together by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 6:1-7; www.FirstMethodist.org
June 16, 2024; Trust & Obey? by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 5:12-42; www.FirstMethodist.org
June 9, 2024; The Beautiful Community by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson: Acts 2:42-47; www.FirstMethodist.org
June 2, 2024; Another Reality by Rev. Dr. Don Cottrill; Gospel Lesson: Mark 2:23-3:6; www.FirstMethodist.org
May 19, 2024; Come, Holy Spirit by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21; www.FirstMethodist.org