First Orlando

Family relationships can be complicated, but the presence of dysfunction is not the absence of God’s faithfulness. In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Jarian Felton explores the story of Jacob through Genesis 28:15 and Genesis 35:3, showing how God remained present and faithful through seasons of brokenness, difficult decisions, and family tension. Jacob’s journey reminds us that God does not abandon His promises when life gets messy. No matter what challenges or relational struggles we face, God is still at work, offering hope, guidance, and transformation. Discover how God’s faithfulness can sustain you and your family through every season and every setback.
(09_06_2026)

What does it take to move church from a place we attend to people we call family? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrandt unpacks Galatians 6:10, Galatians 6:2, and Ephesians 2:13-19 to show how Jesus creates a true family of faith where people from every background find belonging, support, and purpose. Discover how carrying one another’s burdens, building meaningful friendships, and choosing connection over isolation reflect God’s design for the church. Whether you are married, single, raising a family, or looking for community, this message offers encouragement that you were never meant to do life alone. Through the work of Christ, the barriers that separate people are broken down, strangers become family, and everyone is invited to a seat at God’s table.
(08/30/2026)

What does it take to raise kids who stay connected to God and build a faith that lasts? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and God’s vision for parenting in a world filled with competing influences. Through the practical framework of modeling, moments, and milestones, discover how everyday conversations, intentional teaching, and meaningful celebrations can help shape the hearts of the next generation. Whether you're raising young children, investing in adult kids, or preparing for parenthood, this encouraging message offers practical steps to help your family stay rooted in what matters most and lead your children to love their Savior and their neighbor with a faith that becomes their own. Based on Deuteronomy 6:1-9, this sermon reminds us that small, consistent choices today can have an eternal impact on the future of our families.
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(08/23/2026)

Marriage was designed to be one of life’s deepest and most meaningful relationships, but staying connected through the challenges of everyday life takes intentional effort. In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores God’s design for marriage through Genesis 2:18-25, revealing how a strong marriage is built on commitment, unity, humility, and unconditional love. Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this message offers practical encouragement for taking one step toward a healthier relationship. Discover how choosing connection over distance, grace over resentment, and togetherness over self-interest can strengthen your marriage, create a safe place for lasting intimacy, and reflect the enduring love that God intended from the very beginning.
(08/16/2026)

What is God’s plan for family? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores God’s original design for family through Genesis 1:26-28 and Psalm 127:1, revealing how the family is meant to be a place where people experience love, grow in faith, and reflect God’s purpose to the world. From marriage and parenting to spiritual legacy and community, discover why family has always been central to God’s plan and how healthy homes can shape future generations. Whether your family is flourishing, struggling, blended, single-parent, or different from what you imagined, this message offers encouragement, hope, and practical perspective for taking one step toward a stronger, healthier family built on a foundation that lasts.
(08/09/2026)