The LVfirst Podcast

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Welcome to the LVfirst Podcast brought to you by LVfirst UMC! We are a church located in Lawrenceville, GA committed to connecting the church to the community and the community to the church. Whether you're a local or listening from abroad, we're happy to have you as part of the LVfirst community! Visit lvfirst.org/podcast to learn more!

  1. 3d ago

    Removing the Armor: Trusting God as Your True Self

    This Sunday, we continued our “Cool for the Summer” series by revisiting the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. We reflected on how David’s real battle began before he faced the giant, when he was offered Saul’s armor and had to decide whether to trust in appearances or in God. We recognized the ways we, too, try to wear “someone else’s armor” through comparison, imitation, and imposter syndrome, instead of living as the unique people God has created us to be. Together, we were invited to lay down that ill‑fitting armor, remember God’s past faithfulness, and courageously step into our callings as our true, God‑given selves.

    31 min

  2. Jun 21

    Attitude is Everything: Finding Joy in Relationship with Jesus

    This Sunday, we explored the history and heart of campmeeting as a Methodist tradition rooted in evangelism, joy, and relationships. We looked at Ezra 6 and the rebuilding of the temple, noticing how God transformed opposition and fear into celebration and renewed worship. We then turned to stories of Jesus—from the Samaritan woman and Zacchaeus to the synagogue leader’s daughter—to see how encounters with Christ changed attitudes and restored joy. We reflected on how our own perspectives are shaped by the messages we consume, and we were invited to ground our attitude and joy in a living relationship with Jesus, our perfect example of a loving Father.

    23 min

  3. Jun 14

    From the Pit to Purpose: Discovering Your God-Given Identity

    This Sunday, we continued our “Cool for the Summer” series by diving into the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. We reflected on the names and labels that have been placed on us, and how they can become limiting scripts that keep us stuck “threshing wheat in a winepress” – living in fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. We heard how God met Gideon in his pit, called him a “mighty warrior” before he believed it, and invited him to address the very injustice that broke his heart. Together, we were reminded that God sees our potential, goes with us, and calls us to step out in faith to meet the needs we see in our world.

    32 min

  4. Jun 7

    Holy Ground: Encountering God's Presence in Unexpected Places

    This Sunday, we talked about how God meets us in wilderness places where there are less distractions and we can truly encounter His presence. This week, we're inviting you to challenge yourself to practice humility and slow down from our busy lives to encounter God in new and authentic ways.

    29 min

  5. May 31

    Where Are You? Coming Out of Hiding and Shame

    This Sunday, we explored the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and God's profound question, "Where are you?" We learned that God is constantly moving toward us in a desire for restored relationship. God's kindness leads us to repentance, and when we name the things that shame us, shame loses its power. Through Jesus, we are invited to come out of hiding and to experience the fullness of God's Spirit.

    34 min

  6. May 24

    The Miracle of Pentecost: United in the Spirit's Love

    This Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost Sunday by digging into Acts 2 and asking what it really means to be a Spirit-filled church. We looked at how the Spirit came like a rushing wind and tongues of fire, but we focused even more on what the Spirit did: He enabled the disciples to speak real, native languages so that everyone there heard the good news in their own tongue. We learned why it matters that these first preachers were Galileans—the “southerners” of their day—and how God used people others underestimated to communicate His love across cultural and language barriers.

    30 min

  7. May 17

    Defying Gravity: Moving Beyond Nostalgia to Kingdom Mission

    This Sunday, we explored how we can often get trapped in our nostalgia and "declinism" — the belief that everything was better "back in the day." The Ascension story challenges that and reveals Jesus' radical vision: to launch the Kingdom of God for all people, everywhere. The Ascension isn't about waiting for Jesus' return, it's about bring heaven to Earth by the Holy Spirit working through us.

    30 min

  8. May 10

    From Empty to Overflowing: When Jesus Turns Our Water Into Wine

    This Sunday, we read the Gospel story of the wedding at Cana. In this story, we found a profound truth — that often we only turn to Jesus when something in our lives gives out. In this story, Mary the Mother of Jesus shows us that we can bring our problems to Jesus before they give out, because He can give us more than enough. Our job is simple obedience - to bring our troubles to Jesus and to do what He says.

    33 min
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Welcome to the LVfirst Podcast brought to you by LVfirst UMC! We are a church located in Lawrenceville, GA committed to connecting the church to the community and the community to the church. Whether you're a local or listening from abroad, we're happy to have you as part of the LVfirst community! Visit lvfirst.org/podcast to learn more!

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  • Creator
    LVfirst UMC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 LVfirst United Methodist Church
  • Show Website
    The LVfirst Podcast