Beltway Weekend Services (Audio)

This week we reflect on the church’s major achievements throughout 2025, including significant charitable contributions and the expansion of international ministry partnerships. Pastor Geoffrey Turner emphasizes that these successes were made possible by intentional stewardship, prompting a broader discussion on the value of time management. Using the Book of Ephesians as a guide, Geoffrey warns a...

We often ask, “What am I made of?” focusing on our strengths, weaknesses, and abilities. But a deeper and more freeing question is, “What am I made for?” Scripture shows us that we were not created to be the main character of our story, but to reflect the glory of God. Like a mirror, our power isn’t found in shining on our own, but in being positioned to reflect Him clearly. God regularly works th...

Pastor Geoffrey addresses the struggle of unmet expectations, illustrating how our disappointments can be an open door to something better through God's perfect provision. He shares personal anecdotes about a plumbing crisis in his 1926 home and an unexpected financial gift from an elder to demonstrate that God provides even when it looks different than we planned. By examining the 80-mile jou...

Christmas is not only about what Jesus did for us by coming to earth - it's also about what He wants to do through us. God often chooses ordinary, unknown people to carry His extraordinary message. Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph, and even the shepherds were not famous or powerful, yet God used them to prepare the way for Jesus and to share His light with others (Luke 1:76–79). In the...

God’s timing often feels confusing to us, especially when we are waiting on something important like healing, a job, a relationship, or a breakthrough. We live in an instant world, but the Christmas story reminds us that God is never rushed and never late. Jesus came “in the fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4), at the exact right moment in history, in the exact place God had planned, fulfilling prom...

Thanksgiving reminds us that followers of Jesus are called to live with joy, peace, and hope, but many of us struggle to do that. One big reason is that we treat complaining like it's no big deal. Scripture says otherwise. Paul tells us to  "do everything without complaining or arguing"  ( Philippians 2:14 ), because grumbling slowly steals our hope, feeds a victim mindset, and dims...

Jesus ends the Lord’s Prayer with a humble request: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). These words admit a simple truth…we are not strong enough on our own. Temptation comes from our flesh and from a real enemy who wants to steal, kill, and destroy (1 Peter 5:8; John 10:10). God does not tempt us (James 1:13), but He will lead us through trials and rescue u...

Forgiveness is central to the Christian life. Jesus teaches us to pray, “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us” (Matthew 6:12). Sin weighs us down like a heavy vest, making life harder, heavier, and more exhausting than God intends. Confession brings freedom. When we bring our failures to God, He forgives and cleanses us (1 John 1:9), removing shame and restoring joy. But Jes...

The practice of prayer is essential to a vibrant faith. Jesus teaches us to pray, “Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). That short line is about more than food. It is an invitation to trust God each day with our real needs…physical, emotional, and spiritual. In the Lord’s Prayer, we start with worship (“Our Father… hallowed be Your name”) and surrender (“Your kingdom come”), then we brin...

Prayer is hard because prayer really matters. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He started with two simple words: “Our Father” (Matthew 6:9). That opening changes everything. Prayer isn’t trying to impress God with perfect words. It’s coming to a loving Father who knows us, wants us, and invites us close. In Jesus, we’re adopted sons and daughters who can cry, “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15; G...

For the past eight weeks, we’ve learned what it means to chase the Wild Goose—the Holy Spirit—and to break free from the cages that hold us back: responsibility, routine, assumptions, guilt, failure, and fear. This final week is an invitation to run wild; to live fully alive in Christ and run the race He’s set before us. Paul writes, “Run in such a way as to win the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24). We...

Fear suffocates the plans and purposes God places in our lives. It keeps faith “on the bench” instead of in the game. Scripture shows a better way: God told Joshua three times, “Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:6–9). We don’t work up courage on our own; courage grows from God’s presence, God’s promises, and God’s Word. Paul says God has given us...

Failure is part of every human story. From Adam and Eve hiding in the garden to Peter denying Jesus three times, even the heroes of faith stumbled. The problem isn’t whether we fail—it’s how we respond. Failure often drives us to hide in shame or try to fix ourselves, but that only keeps us stuck. Jesus shows us a better way. In the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15), the younger son squandered e...

Guilt is heavy. It shrinks our dreams and keeps us from the Spirit-led life Jesus offers. In Luke 7:36-50, a woman with a broken past weeps at Jesus’ feet while a rule-keeping Pharisee looks on. Jesus doesn’t deny her sin—He forgives it. “Your sins are forgiven.” Forgiveness is received, not earned. When we hold on to shame (“I know God forgives me, but I can’t forgive myself”), we act like the cr...

Assumptions are powerful. They shape how we see ourselves, God, and the world around us. But often our assumptions are cages that keep us from the Spirit-led life God intends. Moses assumed he was disqualified because of his past failure, his lack of eloquence, and his limitations (Exodus 3–4). Yet God still called him to lead Israel out of Egypt, reminding him, “I will be with you.” Mark Batterso...

Life often runs on routine. We wake up, work, eat, sleep, and repeat. Routines can be healthy—bringing order, comfort, and stability—but they can also slip into ruts, where life runs on autopilot and faith loses its passion. Mark Batterson warns: “What happens is this: the sacred becomes routine. And we not only forfeit spiritual adventure but we also start losing the joy of our salvation.” This i...

Following Jesus often means stepping out of what feels “safe” or “responsible” and saying yes to His leading. In Matthew 10:16–20, Jesus told His disciples He was sending them out like sheep among wolves—hardly safe! Yet He also called them to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Faith is this paradox: living with wisdom while trusting God in risky, Spirit-led obedience. As Mark Batterson no...

Following Jesus was never meant to be “safe and predictable.” In this series we’re using the Celtic picture of the Holy Spirit as a Wild Goose—not tame, not controllable, but good and trustworthy (John 3:8). Pastor Geoffrey challenged us to move off the “safe stool” and begin the chase: say  yes  to new birth in Jesus,  seek  God with courage, and  surrender  to the Spirit’s lead. Like Nicodemus,...

Finishing up our "Be Still" series, Pastor David explores the profound strength found in stillness, reminding us that it is not weakness but the power to trust God and meet Him in the midst of our noisy culture. We delve into Ezekiel's vision of a life-giving river, flowing from the altar and growing ever deeper, bringing gladness, joy, satisfaction, and hope to even the deadest plac...

This week Pastor Geoffrey emphasizes the vital importance of stillness, rest, and Sabbath as sacred obedience and holy resistance in a culture of noise, asserting that stillness is strength and allows for trust in God. He addresses the pervasive issue of stress, noting that 80% of people are severely and significantly stressed out, a challenge he personally faces despite loving his busy life with...

This week we kick off a new series called "Be Still". As followers of Christ, we’re invited to stop and rest in Him when the world around us never slows down. This sermon illustrates stillness with a powerful analogy: a clenched fist represents holding onto control, while an open hand signifies letting go and trusting God. At the heart of the message is Psalm 46, especially verse 10: &qu...

Toby Slough explores how personal crises serve as powerful catalysts for profound and lasting transformation. Often referred to as a "moment," "inflection point," or "hitting rock bottom," these are the experiences that, despite being deeply feared, hold the potential to radically transform an individual's life. The speaker shares his own "rock bottom" n...

This message challenges society's widespread moral relativism by highlighting humanity's inherent, instinctive understanding of absolute truth and justice. The sermon delves into the eternal reality of God's judgment, explaining that all humanity will stand before the Great White Throne, where the dead will be judged according to their deeds. For followers of Jesus, there is a separate...

In this message, "Grace Upon Grace," Pastor David challenges us to truly grasp the profound question: "How far is too far for God's grace?". While we may intellectually know the answer, David explores our struggle to believe that nowhere is too far and nothing is too much for God's grace. This struggle is illustrated through challenging examples like a serial rapist, an...

Are you hungry for real power – something that can truly transform your life and overcome the chaos, hardship, and brokenness we all face? Join us as we explore the deep human longing for heroes and a force that can conquer evil, a desire often seen in the cheering crowds at superhero movies like Avengers. While Hollywood offers thrilling "fairy tales" that stir our hearts for a few hour...