Audio Sermons

 Guest speaker Rev. Greg Downes from the U.K. shares a message of hope in our difficult times and encourages us to share that hope with others. 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 ab...

 Guest speaker Rev. Greg Downes from the U.K. shares a sermon on the power of prayer. In Acts chapter 4, we have the privilege of listening in on an early church prayer meeting. Rev. Greg dives into this meeting and the insights on prayer that we can glean from it. If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or &...

 Pastor William talks about the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21, where their father asked them both to do one task. One son said, "No," but did go; the other son said, "Yes," but did not. Jesus compares these two sons to the despised members of his contemporary society and to the religious leaders who looked down on them, respectively. If you want to learn more about a re...

 Pastor William shares a touching message on Jesus' compassion for outsiders in his talk on the story of the woman at the well, which is found in the Bible in John chapter 4. 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 &...

 Guest speaker Rev. Derek Rust shares his insights on one of Jesus' most beloved parables - the prodigal son - providing cultural context clues and ties to other parts of scriptures. 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...

 In this last talk on the life of David, we see how he ended his life well and walked with God in his last days. To catch up on the rest of this series, check out the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2dMNjRRW3ehfkyKY6PVir6MZLlTHgG2_  If you want to learn more about a relationship with Jesus we recommend a book titled "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, or "The C...

What is the significance of baptism? What does the Bible say about Baptism? Does being baptized as a baby count, or is adult baptism the way to go? Pastor Le explains the reason that some denominations practice infant baptism versus believer's baptism and how it fits into God's family and how the New Testament sacrament of Baptism is connected with the Old Testament practice of circumcis...

 "Hurt people hurt people," so the saying goes. Pastor William talks about this sad truth, as well as the dangers of pride and the drive for power in this sermon on the life of King 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 questionin...

This week, William preached on the benefits of recognizing God's forgiveness in our lives. The Biblical context comes from the drastic change in David's heart between the events of his huge sin with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah - highlighted by his plea for forgiveness in Psalm 51:1, "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot o...

King David was a great follower of God with a tender conscience and a love for worship and the presence of the Lord, and yet he committed the grave sins of adultery and murder. What happened? What caused him to fall in such a shocking way? In today's sermon, Pastor William explores the events and attitudes that led to this moment, as well as practical tips for avoiding David's mistake. ...

Worship is the key to giving Jesus the primary place in our lives. In the Bible, 2 Samuel 6 and 1 Chronicles 16 recount how David made God the real King of Israel by bringing the Ark of the Covenant to live in a tent near the royal complex. He hired singers and prophets, at great personal cost, to worship around the clock before the mercy seat of God. In this talk, Pastor William examines how we c...

Chris Warner is the Anglican bishop of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic, the group of churches which Church of the Holy Spirit is a member of. During his visit to our church, he shared a beautiful message of hope, reconciliation, and love that comes from God and that we are to share with others. God does not scold at us for our behavior, rather, he meets us where we are in the middle of our messy l...

God's presence is awe-inspiring. Drawing close to him is itself an enormous blessing and privilege: we are spending time with the God of the whole universe and He wants to spend time with us as well! To grow closer in your relationship with God, some things are especially useful. One of these is humility. Being willing to be so lost in praise and joy in God's presence that you cease to t...

How do you respond when your back is against the wall and you don't know what to do about it? Believe it or not, the Bible has the answer. King David was in a life-or-death situation where he had lost everything and his own followers were preparing to kill him, but instead of panicking or fleeing, or even fighting, he drew his strength from God and sought the Lord's leading. We too can l...

God made us to reign with him and to walk in the power of his Spirit. Sometimes we think we have to wait for Heaven to be able to live in God's kingdom, but while the full realization is waiting for Christ's return, he has given us authority and power now to live like we are in his kingdom already. Guest speaker Susan elaborates on how we can be conscious of this reality and live the won...

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...

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...