Sermons from Christ Presbyterian Church in Burke, VA

This past Lord’s Day, Pastor Hasler preached from Luke 21:5-38, where Jesus addresses the disciples’ urgent question about when Jerusalem’s destruction will occur and what signs will precede it. Rather than satisfying their curiosity about the calendar, Jesus directs their attention toward Himself and calls them to faithful endurance through coming trials. The prophecy encompasse...

This week, Pastor Porter examines the stark contrast between religious pretense and genuine faith in Luke 20:41-21:4. Jesus warns His disciples about the scribes who love public recognition and religious status, yet their hearts are far from God, even exploiting the vulnerable for their own gain. He then highlights a poor widow who quietly gives […]

Pastor Porter preached on Christ’s comprehensive reign over all things from Luke 20:19-44. Jesus demonstrates His authority over the state when He calls us to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. He reveals His lordship over the church through His identity as the Son of David and David’s Lord. […]

Pastor Porter Harlow examines Luke 20:1-18, where Jesus responds to questions about His authority by revealing His identity as the cornerstone of God’s kingdom. Through the parable of the vineyard, Jesus shows how God has patiently sent messengers throughout history and ultimately sent His beloved Son. Though rejected by the builders, Christ becomes the foundation […]

This past Lord’s Day, Pastor Porter preached on “A Larger View of Jesus” from Luke 19:41-48, examining three aspects of Christ’s character. First, we see Jesus’ great compassion as He weeps over Jerusalem, mourning their failure to recognize the time of their divine visitation. Second, we witness His great indignation as He cleanses the temple, […]

Pastor Robert preached on Jesus’ triumphal entry from Luke 19:28-40, examining three movements: Christ’s deliberate preparation, the disciples’ joyful proclamation, and the Pharisees’ protestation. This passage reveals Jesus’ sovereign orchestration of His final approach to Jerusalem and the inevitable responses His kingship provokes in human hearts.

Pastor Tom Mirabella, a missionary serving in Tokyo, Japan, through the PCA’s Mission to the World, examines the account of Israel’s golden calf in Exodus 32:1-6, revealing how quickly God’s people turned to idolatry when faced with uncertainty. While Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the Law, the Israelites pressured Aaron to create a tangible […]

This week’s message examines Christ’s parable of the ten minas in Luke 19:11-27, where Jesus teaches about faithful stewardship during His absence. As the disciples anticipated an immediate earthly kingdom, Jesus redirects their expectations with a story about a nobleman who entrusts his servants with resources before departing to receive his crown. Through the contrasting […]

Pastor Harlow examines the familiar story of Zacchaeus through a fresh lens in Luke 19:1-10. While we often focus on the tax collector’s determination to see Jesus, this passage reveals a deeper truth: Jesus was already seeking Zacchaeus before Zacchaeus ever climbed that sycamore tree. The story unfolds in three movements. First, we see Zacchaeus […]

Pastor Porter Harlow examines one of life’s most challenging questions: Why does the Lord sometimes delay His answers to our prayers? Through Luke 18:31–43, this message explores five biblical reasons the Lord may choose to wait before acting on our behalf. Drawing from the persistent widow, the healing of the blind beggar, and the prophetess […]

Pastor Hasler explores Jesus’s tender invitation to children in Luke 18:15-17, where Christ rebukes His disciples for turning away infants and their parents. When Jesus declares, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God,” He reveals what it means to receive God’s kingdom with […]

This week’s message examines the heart of true humility in Luke 18:9-14. Through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus reveals the stark difference between self-righteousness and genuine repentance before God. In this passage, Christ shows us that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be […]

In this message from Luke 18:1-8, we explore the parable of the persistent widow and discover how Christ’s words serve as a great encouragement to all of us seeking to “revive” our prayer time with the Lord. Through this powerful parable, we’ll learn what it means to approach God with bold persistence and unwavering faith, […]

This week’s message explores the profound tension between the “now” and the “not yet” of God’s Kingdom. In Luke 17:20-37, Jesus reminds His disciples—and us today—that the Kingdom of God has already come in Him, even as we await its final and glorious fulfillment with hope. In this passage, Jesus calls us to stay watchful, […]

This past Sunday, Pastor Robert preached on Jesus’ cleansing of the ten lepers from Luke 17:7–19. In this passage, we see not only Christ’s power to heal but also the transforming power of gratitude in the hearts of those who are redeemed by His grace. Listen as we reflect on what it means to respond […]

What does it mean to live as a Christian in a culture marked by division, blame, and bitterness? This week’s sermon from Luke 17:1–6 walks us through Jesus’ call to a life transformed by grace. In a world desperate for peace and healing, Christ’s words offer a path of grace, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal.

This Sunday was a moment of joyful significance in the life of our church, as we witnessed the ordination and installation of our pastoral intern, Robert Hasler, as Assistant Pastor. In the sermon, Pastor Harlow preached from Titus 1, focusing on Paul’s call for pastors and all believers to hold fast to God’s trustworthy Word. […]

In this week’s sermon, we look back to Peter’s first message at Pentecost and the powerful response it sparked in the hearts of his listeners (Acts 2:22–47). Preaching on the ascension of Christ, Peter’s words ignited a movement—one that gave birth to the first churches of the New Testament era. This message explores how those […]

Rev. Jonathan Landry Cruse, our guest preacher, preaches on the worship Christ has made available through the New Covenant. In celebration of our church’s 6th anniversary and the conclusion of our What Happens When We Worship Conference, Pastor Cruse brings fresh insight from Exodus 27:1–19 and 30:17–21. This sermon, titled “And His Courts with Praise!”, […]

Worship is more than just singing songs or going through routines-it’s a supernatural encounter with the living God. In this series, we’ll explore how God works in and through worship to shape us, strengthen our faith, and draw us deeper into His presence. SPEAKER BIO: Pastor Jonathan Cruse is a Central Pennsylvania native and has […]

This past Sunday, the sermon will focus on one of Jesus’ most revealing teachings about life after death. Preaching from Luke 16:19–31—the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus—the pastor will guide the congregation through this powerful passage where Jesus pulls back the curtain on eternity. The message will explore questions that weigh on many […]

This week, our Pastor preached from Luke 16:14-18 and examined what God’s law has to do with the Christian life. Although Jesus gives a full explanation in the sermon passage, that explanation may not be apparent on its face. So we unpacked the passage in hopes of seeing such a beautiful picture of Christ’s Kingdom […]

This past Sunday, we had the privilege of hearing from Nathan Newman, who serves as a minister to members of Congress through the Presbyterian Church in America’s Ministry to State. This unique ministry is dedicated to discipling legislators, staff, and officials on Capitol Hill, throughout the federal government, and in many state governments—bringing the hope […]

In this challenging and insightful passage—often known as the parable of the dishonest manager—Jesus confronts us with the question of where our true allegiance lies. Porter helped us see how our use of money and resources reveals the posture of our hearts, and how the call to be wholly devoted to God reshapes our priorities, […]

This Sunday, we’ll reflect on the Great Commission—our Savior’s call for His church to go and make disciples of all nations. What does that look like today? While we’re called to make disciples right here in our own communities, we’re also part of a global mission: praying for, supporting, and partnering with those who proclaim […]