Capital Church Messages

Lifting weights is a ridiculous endeavor. You literally engage in an activity that tears and breaks down your muscles. And you’re sore the next day. Why! Why do you do this to yourself! Because you know that this is how you grow stronger. As we kick off a brand-new series called The Way, learning from the timeless wisdom of the letter of James, we’ll explore one of the most difficult, yet most imp...

When we think of Easter, we think of bright colors. We think of flowers and trees blooming to life. We think of family coming together to celebrate hope. But what if life feels dark because it truly is a dark season? What if your dreams or even your soul feels like it’s wilting? What if mourning feels more appropriate than celebrating? This Easter, we’re examining a story in the life of some of Je...

What’s your Happy Place? The cabin your family went to every summer? A trail that leads to a peak with a view that never ceases to take your breath away? The restaurant where you had your first date? As we think about our Happy Place, we wish we could find a way to bring the joyful, peaceful feelings our memories evoke into reality. To embody, and in a sense, become what our Happy Place has the po...

Let’s play a game of Would You Rather.  Would you rather have a reputation for being gracious to people or a reputation for building systems that get things done? Would you rather be known as a compassionate person or the most creative person in your field? Would you rather your friends respect you for your patience or for your ability to build Fortune 50 companies? This week, we examine a Ps...

We all have our rituals. The sign we tap before leaving the locker room. That special exchange between us and our loved one before we leave the house. The song we pump before every big meeting. The restaurant we eat at every year on this day. But these rituals aren’t an end in and of themselves. They always serve to connect us to something, usually someone, that we care about deeply. This we...

We guard the password on our phone and laptop to make sure our information stays protected. We guard our banking information because we know if it falls into the wrong hands we could be left penniless. We even guard our homes with deadbolts and security systems because we want to protect ourselves and those we love.    But do we go to the same lengths to guard our hearts? To protect our hearts fro...

Your favorite restaurant no longer offers your favorite item on the menu. Your favorite team just traded your favorite player. Your favorite band just canceled the tour date in your city.  It seems like nothing in our world is certain.  Except the relentless love of God. In the final message in our Psalm 23 series, we’re sitting in the certainty of God’s faithful love.

Some like a packed house. Some like an intimate dinner. Some like it to be a surprise. Some like to know it’s happening ahead of time. When it’s done in a way that meshes with your personality and preferences, everyone loves a good party. This week, we’re taking a break from Psalm 23 to have a serious discussion about the importance of fun and celebration. Most importantly, we&#8...

If you only focus on the crowds and lines, you’ll miss out on the joy of the theme park. If you only focus on the wait time, you’ll miss out on the upscale dining experience. If you only focus on the page count, you’ll miss out on the stories that have shaped our world. This week, we come to a portion of Psalm 23 that invites us to question what we’re focusing on and how it...

We all know what happens when our favorite character roams through the forest and happens upon an adorable bear cub joyfully playing in a stream. The character slowly approaches, attempting to get an epic outdoor pic. That’s when Mama Bear emerges from thicket and chases away the foolish character in order to protect her cub. This week, we continue our meditation on Psalm 23, reflecting on God’s p...

There’s nothing like the first time your parents go away for the weekend and leave you to take care of the house. Yes, the sense of freedom is exhilarating, but there’s nothing like the validation of being trusted with such a big responsibility. And one of the reasons they trust you with the responsibility is they’ve equipped you to handle yourself – and the house! This week, we’re pausing our Psa...

It’s one thing for your car to not start. It’s another thing for it to not start even after you change the battery. It’s a whole other thing to have it start once you change the battery, only for the dashboard to light up like a Christmas Tree full of warning lights and then die on your way to the mechanic. We come to the portion of Psalm 23 where the road goes dark, and the valley is full of drea...

We all have “that friend.” The one who comes to us in earnest, asking for advice. But when we give them our advice, they don’t take it. So they talk to another friend, who gives them the same advice, which they don’t take. Then on to the next friend, and then the next friend, until they finally find someone who says what they want to hear. It’s easy to criticize this...

Writing your college application essay. Interviewing for your dream job. Planning your first date with the person you’ve prayed about for years. Preparing for all of these can be anxiety-inducing. You desperately want to get it right because you desperately want to be accepted. Acceptance is the end goal. But what if you started at the end? What if you lived like you’d already been acc...

Assembling an epic LEGO set can feel like a daunting task. But all the pieces you need are present. Any special component or tool needed to complete the build is provided. And the voice of the creator, both in pictures and words, is spoken through the instructions. All you have to do is trust that you are equipped and capable. We’re kicking off the new year with a new series,  Never Alo...

You thought you just walked into her office to ask if she needed help going over the report. But to her, you were the lifeline she needed to get her head above water. You though you just said, “Thank you,” for your intricate coffee order. But to him, your words made his dedication to his craft feel seen and appreciated. You thought you just commented on their school project. But your c...

Life rarely goes as planned, and it’s easy to slip into comparison or frustration when things feel out of our control. In Philippians 4, Paul reveals the secret to a steady, content heart—one that isn’t shaken by circumstances but strengthened by Jesus.  This message explores how choosing to walk with Him in the “everyday moments”—like staying patient with a child’s meltdown or responding wit...

When you go on vacation, you’re intentional about what you pack in your suitcase. When people want to slim down or bulk up, they’re intentional about what they put into their bodies. When we want to relax, or focus, or put our brains on auto-pilot, we intentionally choose content to help us achieve our mental goal. This week in our series  Unshakable , the Apostle Paul teaches us...

You can’t wish your way into becoming the World Series MVP. You can’t play doomsday scenarios in your head over and over and hope it results in immeasurable wealth. You can’t wait your way into your dream job. All of these require a plan and putting that plan into action. Achieving a life of unshakable peace requires the same thing. And worry is not a part of that plan. This week...

Minimalism isn’t a fringe movement. Brand names reduced to consonants, simple logos, and simple packaging has become the norm for businesses. A limited menu – if there’s a menu at all – has become synonymous with fine dining. And instead of countless pictures on the wall, we choose one painting to allow the piece space to speak. Minimalism has taught us that the best way to make a statement...

We get annoyed when someone puts us on hold when we need assistance. We get perturbed when someone jumps in front of us because their friend is holding their place in line. And we get worried when we discover our romantic interest is still holding onto something from their ex. But perhaps the worst thing that can ever be held onto is a grudge. Whether we’re holding it against someone or some...

Many people learn to play piano or guitar by obsessively learning the songs of their favorite artist. It’s not unusual for their first musical projects to be cover or tribute bands that play the tunes of their favorite artist. When they day comes that they begin to write their own music, it’s normal for them to sound a lot like their favorite artist. As we jump back into our series&#16...

Trees produce fruit in season. As much as we may want them to always be creating beautiful, delicious fruit, it would be ridiculous to expect them not to go through times when they don’t.  But when humans experience seasons when our faith feels dormant, we wonder if it’s actually dead. But what if we could learn to navigate these times believing God just may be using these seasons to strength...

There’s nothing wrong with a night out with good friends. There’s nothing wrong with spending your day off watching a good movie. There’s nothing wrong with making time for a good conversation over good coffee. There’s nothing wrong with any of these good things. Unless any of these good things is getting in the way of a more important thing. As we continue our series  Unshakable , the Apostl...

If your dream is to run a Fortune 500 Company, you’d jump at the chance to get an MBA from Harvard Business School. If you learned Peter Stern, President of Peloton, was hosting a leadership seminar in your area, you’d rearrange your schedule to attend. But none of these experiences would hold a candle to CEO of General Motors and leader in the electric and autonomous vehicles revolution Mary Barr...