Pastor Johnny Ogletree III closed the sermon series, "I Am His Gift," with a strong call for unity. It is not enough to be loud. We must be unified, consistent, organized, and clear. If we stand together, we too can bring something to the Lord as Zelophehad’s daughters and Moses did in Num

Yesterday, this young lady glide across the stage! The wait to hear her name seemed longer than the 4 years she spent in the Big Apple! Adaiah Naji Ogletree!!! Glorious!! Each year has brought a challenge, and each challenge has been met with faith. Nothing has stopped this young lady,

Loving what God is doing now does not mean you forget what happened then. New joy is not betrayal. New life is not dishonor. God can help us grieve what was lost and still embrace what remains. #newjoy #griefandgrace #pastorjdo3 #myfirstmet #givemebackmyson

Discipline starts with a Decision! We can choose to walk in freedom or remain in bondage! Taken from Sermon: My Mind is telling me “no”, but My Body is telling me “yes” April 26, 2026 at 8 am #walkinfreedom #sinfree #myfirstmet #pastorjdo3 #freedom

Before you get frustrated with somebody else’s process, remember yours. Somebody prayed for you, invited you, mentored you, and kept showing up for you. You didn’t untie yourself. #YouDidntUntieYourself #LooseThem #myfirstmet #PastorJDO3 #PalmSunday

I cannot imagine the price that would be attached to the deeds of my past, my present, and even my future! I’m glad it was paid! And as a good steward, my efforts will be not to create future debts that must be accounted for. My obedience is a thank you and my discipline is an expression of gra

Due to inclement weather, Sunday worship will be online only. Please stay safe, stay warm, and join us for worship from home. We can’t wait to see you online! #myfirstmet #FirstMetropolitanChurch #worshiponline

The devil can decree, but God has already declared. The devil is trying to counter Gods plan for our lives. Gods Word is so, while the devils words have possibility because he can influence our actions. We give his word power. Let’s believe Gods declaration and keep the devil powerless. #

Nehemiah found Favor through His Service and Loyalty. God will put us in position to produce favorable outcomes. Be excellent. Be prayerful. Be faithful. Produce with the Favor God has Positioned you to Obtain! Kingdom Citizens!!!! #pastorjdo3

God has gifted us all. We might have the same gift, but are different because of the favor on our lives #favired #gifted #pastorjdo3 #firstmetchurch !

The best Revenge is not found in evening the score with those who have hurt or offended you, but in finding and fulfilling your God given purpose! #pastorjdo3 #favor #revenge

Though this day ends with a picture, we celebrate 28 years of marriage and 32 years of friendship that cannot be summed up by one frame. Our love has evolved, as we have grown, creating millions of frames that document the love that existed, while developing the love that will be. So in this real

Provision doesn’t always come in pretty packaging. Gratitude changes everything. #ProvisionPerspective #GratefulHeart #myfirstmet #PastorJDO3 #htx

Today I had the honor of supporting my amazing wife! Her book signing at Resist was amazing. Watching the well spring from her, and how it waters all that are present, is refreshing. It’s almost like watching myself meeting her for the first time. I realized quickly that this was a rare and valu

Nothing can stop what God is lifting up! #MoneyGood #FaithMoves #FightThePowersThatBe #JDO3 #myfirstmet #firstmet

You can’t pour from an empty trough. 🐂 Take care of your body, your mind, and your spirit — the harvest depends on your health. 5 Areas to Make Healthy: 1. Emotional 2. Intellectual 3. Spiritual 4. Physical 5. Financial #pastorjdo3 #myfirstmet #firstmetchurch

Too many have compromised their Prophet status to keep a Non Profit status, while others have decided to Profit and not be a Prophet I will remain a Prophet! Who’s with me? #PastorJDO3 . #prophetornonprofit #prophetvnonprofit

The 2025 October Sermon Series, "Fight the Powers that Be!" will challenge each hearer to fight against the controlling programing that informs our undisciplined financial habits that keep us in lack while creating abundance for others. Join us on this journey of discover to learn how to g

The Pharisees were loud, proud, powerful, influential and WRONG! Their words were right, but their hearts and actions were wrong! They used the law to bully, guilt, and shame people. They also took advantage of people fiscally, while secretly enjoying their flesh and linning their pockets with ki