Christ Church Vienna

Drawing on Plato’s allegory of the cave and Isaiah 42, this sermon explores how modern idols fail to deliver on their promises and keep us trapped in spiritual darkness. It highlights how Isaiah foreshadows a gentle Servant sent to open blind eyes and bring justice to the nations, revealing Jesus’s promise to deliver us from […]

Celebrating CCV’s 15th anniversary, Johnny explains how Isaiah 40 highlights God’s profound promise of unmerited grace, comfort, and ultimate redemption for His people. Looking at how God comes as Savior, King, and Shepherd, he calls us to respond with sincere repentance, to trust in God’s timing, and to have a passion for sharing the good […]

Drawing from Isaiah 35 and John the Baptist’s doubts while in prison, Matt explores the profound depth of Christian hope during difficult times. He encourages us to look beyond immediate trials and anchor our faith in Jesus’s mission to bring about total cosmic renewal and new creation.

In this message based on Isaiah 28, Johnny warns us against building weak, temporary fortresses for security. Instead, he urges us to anchor our lives on the sure foundation of God’s word and Jesus Christ to find true peace, rest, and lasting security.

Exploring Isaiah 25, Logan addresses the realities of waiting on God in a current culture driven by instant gratification. He encourages believers to navigate seasons of waiting by praising God’s past faithfulness, trusting in His promise of ultimate salvation, and clinging to Him as our only true hope.

God warns his people Judah of the problem of false trusts, and pride–seeking glory on their own, and reminds them of his promises to them.

Dean explores the character of God through the lens of Isaiah 9, illustrating how He brings healing to unexpected places and operates on a sovereign timeline to ensure our redemption. He emphasizes God’s passionate zeal and unwavering dedication to restoring His people through the promised Messiah, offering profound hope even in seasons of darkness and […]

This week Johnny introduces a new sermon series on Isaiah. Focusing on Isaiah 6, the message challenges us to behold the full holiness and majesty of our God. Seeing God’s incredible greatness helps us see our own flaws clearly and stops us from constantly comparing ourselves to the people around us. This shift in perspective […]

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12, this sermon explores how the Apostle Paul’s life of faithfulness demonstrates that God is actively working in both the seen and unseen realms of our struggles. We are encouraged to stop hiding our vulnerabilities and instead offer them to Christ, who transforms our deepest weaknesses into beautiful displays of His […]

Ever feel like your inner toddler is still shouting “mine” when it comes to your time and stuff? Alister explores how Jesus’ love frees us to stop worrying about what’s “ours” and calls us to enjoy the simple gift of sharing our lives and resources with others.

Drawing from 2 Corinthians, Johnny’s sermon challenges us to remember our identity as reconciled new creations and to avoid shipwrecking our faith by seeking worldly approval.

Logan explores 2 Corinthians to reveal that the true Christian treasure is not found in religious rules or institutions, but in the life-changing presence of Christ dwelling within our hearts. By beholding the glory of Jesus, we are transformed from the heart, allowing God’s surpassing power to sustain us and shine through our weaknesses.

Dean Miller explores the restorative power of Paul’s love for the Corinthian church, demonstrating how the apostle met personal hurt and misunderstanding with forgiveness and a commitment to relationship.

In this sermon, we look at some particular parts of 1 Corinthians 16, Paul’s closing to his letter. We look especially at verse 13, with the word strength. Logan discusses what it means to be strong, how we look at that through a modern lens, and how faith comes into play. We apologize for the […]

This sermon explores the historical evidence and theological necessity of Jesus’s physical resurrection. By examining what is lost without this miracle and what is gained through it, Logan encourages us to live with purpose and steadfastness, knowing that our labor for God is never in vain.

This sermon on 1 Corinthians 12 explores how every member of the church is an indispensable part of one body, regardless of their social status or specific spiritual gifts. Johnny emphasizes that our true value is found in our identity in Christ and that we were created to love one another as Christ loves us.

The church in a rich and diverse capital city like Corinth struggled with living out the implications of the gospel. This was even evident in the way they celebrated worship and ate meals together. The rich enjoyed their wealth, feasting in front of the poor in their community who lacked food.

In his sermon, Logan examines the Apostle Paul’s example in 1 Corinthians 9, challenging Christians to balance their individual rights with the call to sacrificially serve others for the sake of the gospel. It highlights how surrendering our freedoms leads to a deeper, imperishable joy as we follow Christ’s model of becoming all things to […]

In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul continues to challenge the sexually immoral practices of the church in Corinth. The sexual drenched culture of Corinth assumed sex outside of marriage and with prostitutes (The Temple of Aphrodite was the center of the city). But Paul calls them to understand sex, the body, and their humans identity on […]

In his sermon, Logan explores 1 Corinthians 5 to address the problem of hypocrisy and the essential call for the church to pursue holiness. By examining why we must “purge the leaven” of sin, this message highlights how living a life set apart for God preserves our witness and leads to true spiritual freedom and […]

In his sermon, Logan challenges us that while we often place our value in worldly things like status and power, the Bible calls us to find our worth in the “foolishness” and power of the cross. This enables us to move beyond division and pride, instead reflecting God’s character through a life of steadfast love, […]

In his sermon, Dean explores how pride and division challenged the early church in Corinth, but emphasizes how believers should find their true identity and unity in being called and redeemed by God rather than in their own worldly status or internal conflicts.

This sermon examines the founding of the church in Corinth as recorded in Acts 18. It encourages believers by demonstrating how God works through ordinary people and political turmoil, reaffirming the promise that the Lord is always present.

In this sermon, Bishop Chris Warner speaks about what it means to be adopted by God,. Many Christians today struggle with this concept, and he explains what scripture says about it, and how it should be viewed by Christians today.

Dean explores the beginning of Jesus’ revolution in Acts, highlighting how Christ’s ascension transitions his ministry to a global mission powered by the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the vital roles of prayerful waiting and surrender, encouraging believers to embrace their call as witnesses in every corner of their daily lives.