Impact Church

Advent - Week 4

Joy isn’t the same as happiness—it's deeper, stronger, and rooted in God’s presence, not our circumstances. In this Advent message, discover how gratitude for what God has done and hope for what He will do leads us to a joy we can actually choose and truly live in.

Christmas is supposed to be a season of peace… but for most of us, it feels more like stress, noise, and pressure. So why did the angels announce “peace on earth” at the birth of Jesus? And is real peace even possible in 2025? In this message, we look at Jesus as the Prince of Peace —the One who gives us peace with God and the peace of God. Discover why peace isn’t found in control, circumstances,...

This sermon explores the true meaning of Advent as a season of waiting, reminding us that our hope is found not in circumstances but in the person of Jesus. By looking at “hope deferred,” God’s perfect timing, and the promise that Christ is coming again, we learn how to anchor our hearts in a hope that never fails.

Many Christians know the Great Commission but never live it out. This sermon unpacks how Jesus chose the unlikely, trained them through everyday life, and calls us to do the same: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and join Him in His mission.

In a world that says all paths lead to God, Jesus makes an exclusive and life-changing claim: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” This message unpacks why Jesus isn’t just one of many ways, but the only way to truly know God, find truth, and experience real life.

When life feels hopeless and fear takes over, Jesus’ words still speak: “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Faith in who Jesus is—not just what He can do—gives us hope, peace, and courage in life’s most hopeless moments.

When Jesus fed the five thousand, the crowd wanted more than a meal — they wanted a king. But Jesus didn’t come just to fill their stomachs; He came to fill their souls. In this message, we look at what it really means for Jesus to be the Bread of Life — the true source, sustainer, and satisfaction of our lives. Don’t settle for temporary bread when the Bread of Life is being offered to you.

Jesus commands us to love our enemies, but what does that actually mean? In this message from Matthew 5:43–48, we explore how agape love calls us to respond to opposition—not with retaliation or passivity, but with the active, Christlike love that transforms hearts.

Love your neighbor… as yourself. Who is our neighbor and what is love?

Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world, not as a goal to reach but as an identity to live from. Discover how living as salt preserves what is good and how shining as light reveals the hope of Christ in a dark world.

Jesus’ call to discipleship begins with a simple invitation to “come and see” but ultimately leads to the life-changing challenge to “come and die.” Discover what it really means to move from curiosity to full surrender in following Jesus.

Elijah’s story reminds us that an ‘all in’ faith doesn’t end with us—it multiplies through others. In this message, discover how God calls us to leave a lasting legacy through evangelism, empowerment, and mentorship.

Elijah went from a mountain-top miracle to hiding in a cave, asking God to take his life. In this message, we discover that God doesn’t want your strength — He wants your surrender.

God provided for Elijah in surprising ways during a season of drought. Discover how trusting God’s provision—even when it looks unlikely—can grow your faith and free you to go all in for Him.

Elijah challenged Israel to stop wavering between God and idols, reminding us that halfway faith is no faith at all. In this message, we explore what it means to go ‘all in’ for God and how to live with bold, uncompromised faith today. www.impactchurchmd.com

The Gospel confronts the cultural message of self-fulfillment with Jesus’ call to self-denial , challenging the idea that following your heart leads to true life. Instead, Jesus teaches how dying to self through obedience to Him is the only path to freedom, identity, and lasting transformation.

We all carry the tension of being both good and evil—of saying we believe one thing and living another. This message confronts the predator of hypocrisy, not just in others, but in ourselves, and invites us into a life of continual repentance and grace.

When followers of Jesus' kingdom surrender their allegiance to God to an earthly kingdom, it hurts our witness to the world. How can we make sure that we do not allow our politics to affect our faith?

Why do bad things happen to good people? How can a good God allow evil? Maybe the problem lies in how we understand free will.

Many walk away from faith because they misunderstand the Bible. In this message, we’ll explore how to read Scripture the way Jesus did—faithfully, thoughtfully, and as the story that points us to Him. www.impactchurchmd.com

In this opening message of our new series Death to Deconstruction , we explore the growing trend of people walking away from their faith—and why it's happening. Not all doubt is bad, but when left unchecked, it can lead to a faith that slowly unravels.

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Life gets heavy when we try to fight every battle on our own—but we were never meant to. This message unpacks how real rest comes through community, support, and learning to lean on others when we’re weary.

In a world full of noise, pressure, and busyness, it's easy to believe that doing more will bring us closer to God. But as we see in the story of Mary and Martha, it's not more work that draws us near—it’s godly rest that brings us into His presence. www.impactchurchmd.com