First Houston United Methodist Church
First Houston United Methodist Church
First Houston United Methodist Church

First Houston United Methodist Church

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At First Houston United Methodist Church our vision is to have an empowered, diverse faith family built on the foundation of God’s Word, sharing the transforming love of Jesus Christ throughout Houston and the world.

We are First Methodist Houston: transforming lives and communities by putting God’s love into action.

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The Final Word
24 November 2025

The Final Word

This message explores the last Sunday of the Christian year and the powerful way Scripture chooses to end the book of Psalms: with praise. Just like a playlist filled with every emotion, the Psalms cover the full spectrum of human experience—joy, sorrow, doubt, hope, anger, and deep trust. Yet after all the twists and turns, after all the cries for help and honest confessions, the final word of...
Face to Face
17 November 2025

Face to Face

In a world full of filters, AI fakery, and half-truths, telling the truth has become a radical act. We often say “Nothing’s wrong” when something always is. We hide behind curated images, polite answers, and put-together masks.Jacob did the same—his whole life was built on deception. He tricked his father Isaac, cheated his brother Esau, manipulated his father-in-law Laban, and lived on the run...
How God does big things.
10 November 2025

How God does big things.

How God Does Big Things | 2 Kings 5:1–14 (Naaman’s Story)In this message, we explore one of the richest stories in Scripture — the healing of Naaman — and what it reveals about God’s power to do big things through our small acts of faithfulness.From the unnamed servant girl who spoke hope, to Naaman’s hesitant obedience, every person in this story had one simple thing to do. And through their...
What we do know (All Saints Sunday)
03 November 2025

What we do know (All Saints Sunday)

In this All Saints message, Pastor Lindsay reflects on our human need for certainty — especially when facing grief and the mysteries of the afterlife. Drawing from Jesus’ comforting words in John 14, we’re reminded that even though we don’t have all the details about heaven, what we do know is more than enough.fmhouston.com
Connecting with Jesus
28 October 2025

Connecting with Jesus

In this message, we explore how our assumptions shape our actions—especially when it comes to sharing our faith. Too often, we assume people aren’t interested in God or church, and that keeps us silent. But what if we’re wrong?Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1–8, this sermon challenges us to rethink those assumptions and recognize that most people are far more open to faith conversations than we think....
Going towards the Need
21 October 2025

Going towards the Need

🎥 Summary for YouTube – “First Fruits: Go Serve”Title: Go Serve – Finding God in VulnerabilitySpeaker: Pastor [Name not specified]Series: First FruitsScripture Reference: Matthew 25:31–46🌙 Opening StoryThe sermon begins with a relatable moment — being startled awake by a child in the middle of the night. It’s a vivid image of vulnerability and comfort — how, when we’re scared or weak, we draw...
Giving to the Giver
14 October 2025

Giving to the Giver

The sermon “First Fruits: Giving to the Giver” (James 1:13–18) teaches that God is the source of every good and perfect gift, never the cause of temptation, pain, or suffering. Unlike people who can give both good and bad, God’s nature is purely good, and recognizing this leads believers to respond with gratitude and generosity. Giving back to God—through the biblical principle of tithing—is not...
Giving God Our Best Worship
06 October 2025

Giving God Our Best Worship

Pastor Lindsay's sermon begins with two illustrations—a child questioning the need for sleep and a phone plugged into the wrong charger—to show how rest and connection are vital to life. Just as our bodies need rest to be restored, our souls need worship to be spiritually renewed.The message connects to the church’s five spiritual practices—Gather, Get Connected, Grow, Go, and Give—rooted in Acts...
Youth Sunday Sermons
29 September 2025

Youth Sunday Sermons

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Saint Peter
23 September 2025

Saint Peter

Lindsay's message emphasizes the danger of spiritual certainty and the need for humility in following the Holy Spirit. Using Peter’s vision in Acts 10, the sermon shows how God challenged Peter’s deeply held beliefs and expanded the church to include Gentiles. The lesson is that being Spirit-led often requires surrendering our own assumptions, even when we feel sure we’re right.The preacher...