Christ Church Vienna

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.

In this sermon on Acts 17, Pastor Johnny explores how Paul’s message to the Athenians is applicable to us today in our modern search for meaning through things like career, wellness, and success. He invites us to recognize the idols in our own lives that are preventing us from turning toward the knowable, one true […]

In his sermon, Logan explores the book of Acts and emphasizes that sharing faith is the primary way Jesus continues his work through his followers today. He challenges us to move beyond secular and religious motivations toward a gospel-centered witness rooted in genuine love and the truth of Christ’s sacrifice.

Exploring the origins of the church in Acts 2, this sermon explains how the Christian faith rests on the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection and a personal, heart-level encounter with the gospel message. It describes how this foundation creates a spirit-filled community characterized by radical generosity, devoted learning, and a commitment to sharing God’s love […]

Pastor Johnny explores the profound “aha moments” that occurred as the disciples realized the life and resurrection of Jesus were the fulfillment of ancient prophecy. By examining Peter’s bold message at Pentecost, we discover how Christ’s victory was God’s plan all along and how His grace invites us to move beyond our expectations into a […]

In a culture obsessed with self-discovery, Johnny explores why the modern pressure to write our own narrative often leaves us feeling anxious and disoriented. His sermon explores the historical evidence and life-changing hope of the resurrection as we learn how to find our true purpose within God’s grand story of redemption.

In this sermon, Dean invites us to trade our view of power for the humble King who enters our hearts to expose our false saviors. By trying to fit Jesus into our expectations, we often crowd out the very Savior we cry for in our blindness. This Holy Week, we are invited instead to trust […]

This sermon explores how pride can provide a distorted vision of our own importance that ultimately causes us to fall and experience destruction. However, Proverbs also teaches us to overcome this misplaced pride by focusing on what it means to fear the LORD through humble submission to God’s grace and covenant love.

In this sermon, Johnny explores why so many people feel lonely today and how meaningful friendships are actually a key part of how God designed us to live. We see how Jesus is the ultimate example of a loyal friend and how our church can become a place where we truly support and care for […]

Pastor Dean Miller explores the biblical connection between wisdom and work, emphasizing that labor is a gift from God meant to reflect His image and bless the community. By examining Proverbs, the sermon challenges listeners to view their daily tasks as a seven-day mission and to understand their professional roles as just one of many […]

This sermon explores the power of the tongue in Proverbs, showing how words can either destroy relationships or bring healing. By finding our identity in Christ’s love, we are transformed to speak with the wisdom and kindness that restores others.

Dean introduces a new Lenten sermon series on the book of Proverbs, defining biblical wisdom as a practical skill for navigating life’s challenges while bringing blessing to our community. It highlights that the fear of the Lord is the essential foundation for wisdom, encouraging us at every stage of faith to seek divine guidance for […]

Dean invites us to enter a “holy Lent” by adopting intentional spiritual disciplines that bring order to life’s chaos while resting in the promise that God’s steadfast love and mercies are new every morning

Jeremiah ends with the fall of Jerusalem, destruction of the city, the palace of the king, the Temple of the Lord, and the execution and exile of all the people. God’s judgement on Judah for immorality, injustice, and idolatry that Jeremiah had prophesied for decades is finally realized. This judgment on God’s people is a […]

This sermon explores the final siege of Jerusalem through the contrasting responses of the vacillating King Zedekiah, the suffering prophet Jeremiah, and the courageous servant Ebed-Melech. It challenges us to move beyond a superficial faith and cultivate a deep, rooted obedience to God that stands firm in the face of suffering and cultural opposition.

Dean explores the “Book of Consolation” in Jeremiah 31–32, highlighting God’s radical promise of a new covenant where His law is written directly on our hearts and our sins are forgiven. By looking at Jeremiah’s seemingly “foolish” land purchase during the Babylonian siege, the message challenges us to act as bearers of hope today, trusting […]

This message was recorded from a home livestream due to a snow/ice storm that cancelled in-person services. The readings are from Psalm 139:1-18 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019), Jeremiah 18:1-12 and Romans 9:14-24 (ESV). God’s pronouncement through Jeremiah is through the enacted imagery of the potter forming and re-forming the clay. He says […]

This week Dean explores the prophet Jeremiah’s vulnerable and candid relationship with God to understand how we can walk with Him for the “long haul” through the cycles of orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. He speaks to how we can navigate seasons of pain when God may feel like a “deceitful brook,” and learn to hold […]