Audio Sermons

Guest pastor Ray Cowell presents a two-part sermon series on one of the most important aspects of Christianity: learning to hear God's voice. Distinguishing impressions, words, and visions from God from your own thoughts and those that the world throws your way is so helpful for spiritual discernment. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "M...

Does God really do miracles? Were those just for a time long ago or places far away? Or does he really still do signs and wonders now in the modern world? Pastor John shares his testimony of how God has worked in his life through miracles.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or "The Case for Christ&...

Honoring God and one another brings life. David exemplifies this when he spares the life of Saul, who has been hunting him.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel if you are questioning what this whole "Christian" thing is all about, or you can rea...

What is the issue with Jealousy, and what can we do about it? Pastor William unpacks this topic in this week's sermon on the life of David.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel if you are questioning what this whole "Christian" thing is all...

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. When David faced Goliath, he faced and, through the power of God, overcame the spirit of intimidation. How can we learn from his example to conquer the things that intimidate us in our spiritual lives? If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S...

How does God determine who to use to fulfill his plans? Is it the strongest people? The tallest? The most spiritual? No - those are all ways that we judge people, but God doesn't judge by our standards. He looks into people's hearts to see who is ready to follow him. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S....

Jesus IS the Resurrection. Simply being near him is life-giving and life changing. Join us as William shares his Easter sermon on the power of Jesus to rise from the dead, to bring others to life, and to give new life to us in the here and now. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or "The Case for Chr...

Jesus is Alive! This is good news for people everywhere because in an often dark and difficult world we can have life and hope. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel if you are questioning what this whole "Christian" thing is all about, or you can...

Good Friday is the day we remember the death of Jesus Christ. Why do we call the day our God died a good day? Pastor John examines why Jesus died and how God used it for our good.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel if you are questioning what this whole...

We often think of hardship as a time of testing, but do we recognize the test in success? Can we receive acclaim while remaining truly humble? What does it even mean to be humble? Pastor William tackles these concepts as he teaches about Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, which can be found in the Bible in Mark 11:1-11.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recomme...

One of the hardest but most rewarding lessons we learn as Christians is how to let go of our own plans and desires for our lives and let Him take the lead. Surrendering to his perfect will is scary, but he has an awesome plan for us, including eternal life. What a reward! If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewi...

Guest speaker Ray Cowell preached a moving message about Jesus' compassion and understanding for us in our hard times. Have you been betrayed by your friends? Jesus understands. Have your acquaintances criticized you? He understands. Has the world treated you unjustly? More than anyone else, Jesus understands. Thank you for learning with us about the comforts and the warnings we can take from...

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus experienced the crushing pressure that bearing our sins required, all so that we wouldn't have to. He was pressed to the maximum level of human stress, but still surrendered himself to the will of God. Pastor William expounds on this passage and what it means for us in this week's sermon.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, pleas...

Giving to churches and ministries is a difficult topic, but William went ahead and tackled it for our Giving Sunday talk. Come learn about how the Bible talks about giving, and see how faith, hope, and love impact how we should think about money.  To learn more about a relationship with Jesus, please fill out a connect card on our website https://holyspiritleesburg.org/. We'd love to chat wit...

"Love the Lord your God....and love your neighbor as yourself." Join us for a sermon on the most important element of the Christian faith. God loves us so much that all we have to do to is lean deeper into his love and then love others out of the overflow of love that he gives us.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, you can contact us via our website https://holys...

The wisdom of this world is to seek fame, glory, and power. But the wisdom of God is found in humility. William digs into this concept with helpful Biblical examples of how we should view humility and glory. To learn more about a relationship with Jesus, please reach out to us at our website. We'd love to chat with you. https://holyspiritleesburg.org/

Jesus said, "I Am the True Vine." This can be a confusing passage for modern-day Christians to understand, but William helpfully provides meaningful context to these words and shares how we can apply it to our lives today. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, please reach out to us via our website. We would be delighted to chat with you.  https://holyspiritleesburg....

How do we reach God? Is it through being kind to others? Is it by being really good all our lives? Is it through tolerance, or generosity, or never breaking a rule?  Jesus said that no one can reach God by any means but faith in Him. When there are so many religions and philosophies out there claiming to be the way to the top of the mountain, why should we trust Jesus' claim? Pastor William b...

Jesus said, "I Am the Resurrection and the Life." This would be an audacious claim if there were no evidence to back it up, so Chris Love takes a dive into the context and meaning behind this statement. Thank you for joining us for this teaching, we pray that you are blessed by it. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, please reach out to us here: https://www.holyspi...

Special guest pastor Ray Cowell dives into John 10 and Jesus' claim to be the Good Shepherd. What did this mean to his audience at the time? What does it mean to us today? If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus and how he can be your Good Shepherd, please fill out our connect card and we would love to chat with you. https://www.holyspiritleesburg.org/connect-card Blessings!

Our goal this year as a Church is to have a better understanding of God's heart for us as a community. God desires for us to be full of love for each other in a way that brings peace, healing, and unity. Monica dives into this topic in our monthly healing service.

When Jesus told his contemporaries, "I Am the Door," it was a shocking and meaningful statement. Pastor William takes a deep dive into what was so significant to both the Hebrew and Roman residents of first-century Israel and explores how our walk with God can be informed by this claim.  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, we would love to chat with you: https://ww...

Thank you for joining us for Pastor William's talk on Jesus' statement, "I am the Light of the World." What would this have meant for the original audience? How can we better understand Christ today through this saying? There's lots to unpack today! If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, please reach out to us, we would love to chat with you. https://ww...

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." Many of those who followed him thought this statement was Blasphemous, Insulting, and even Cannibalistic. Pastor William takes a dive into the complex world of what this would have meant to the original audience and how we can understand it today. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus, we would love for you to reach out to us at t...

As we enter the new year, we'd be delighted for you to join us for Pastor William's touching sermon on Mary of Bethany and how we can learn from her the way to spend our days in 2025.  To sit at the feet of Jesus, to learn from him, open our hearts to him, and worship him with our whole being is the most meaningful way we can spend our lives. If you want to learn more about a relationshi...