Centreville Presbyterian Church

"How To Change The World Without Burning Out" | Acts 6:1-7 | As we read the news or talk to our loved ones, how burdened do most of us feel by the struggle, hurt, and ugliness we see everywhere around us? How do we respond? How do we carry that kind of weight? Come see how the Disciples did it...all while changing the world forever! October 12, 2025 | Pastor Paul Lauerman

"Why Do We Lie?" Acts 5:1-44 Most of us wouldn't consider our selves liars. We don't go around trying to deceive people. But... on the other hand we do sometimes, just for a second, not totally tell the truth. -- Why is this and why does it matter so much to God and to everyone around us? Join us Sunday and we'll talk about it. Pastor Aaron McMillan - October 5, 2025

“Boldness and Bravery” | Acts 4:1-13 | Pastor Aaron McMillan | For most of us the first day is the best day. We meet that special someone, we land the big job, we won the election... but then reality sets in and we settle down. This is what people expected of the Jesus movement. Thousands were baptized on day one. Surely though things would begin to fade, people would calm down and life would retu...

“The Sudden Shocking Explosion of Christianity” | Acts 2:29-41 | We've all done it. We are filling out a form. The next line asks what religion we are. We check the box that says, Christian. (But) What exactly makes someone a "Christian?" What happened all those years ago that led so many people so quickly to become followers of Christ? (And) Why do some people not seem to have the kind of unforge...

“The Day The Church Was Born” | Acts 2:1-15 | Pastor Paul Lauerman | The rise of the Christian Church is the most astounding event in history. A bunch of fisherman launched a movement that took over the world, all while the most powerful empire in history tried to end them. What happened to those first Christians that lit such a flame in them? | September 14, 2025

“What If Jesus Never Really Left?” | Acts 1:1-11 | Pastor Aaron McMillan | Most of us have heard about Jesus. Some of us follow Him, even worship Him. Others aren't so sure. What everyone agrees on is that He used to live very long ago not too far from Jerusalem. But what if Jesus never actually went anywhere? What if He is still very much here and could even be found today? How would this change...

“Why ‘Just Follow Your Heart’ Never Works” | Judges 21:20-25 | Pastor Aaron McMillan |Just follow your heart! We hear it all the time. We say it all the time, but does it actually help us make better decisions? Will it actually give us a better world or stronger families? Join us as we conclude our study of the Book of Judges and a family of people who more often than not, just followed their hear...

"Why Do Our Heroes Fall?" | Judges 16:13-22 | It seems like you can't look at the news without seeing a story of some leader - Christian or other - caught in a scandal. What causes people who often are so admirable and likable and talented to stumble so dramatically? What does that tell us about our own lives and faith? | August 24, 2025 | Pastor Paul Lauerman

"Samson: Why Be Pure?" Judges 14:1-7 | Hang around religious people long enough and sooner or later you'll hear talk about "purity." Don't watch the bad videos, don't say the bad words, don't do the bad stuff. But who gets to decide what is and isn't "pure?" And why should God even care so much about small acts of purity when the world clearly has much bigger problems that need solving? | Pastor A...

"Jephthah: Are You A .5 Christian?" Judges 11:4-11 - Have you ever asked yourself, "How could someone who is supposed to be a Christian act like that?" Sadly, most of us have. This week in our survey of the Book of Judges we come to the story of Jephthah, a man who did all the right things and then... didn't. Join us this week as we talk about why and how Christians can still end up walking down t...

"Gideon; Part 2 "What Are the Odds?" Judges 7:1-15 - We live in a world that is constantly calculating the odds... determining the probability of a victory, promotion, or success. But what happens when the odds are so slim that our desired outcome seems impossible? This Sunday, we continue in the story of Gideon, to find out what happens after he says "yes" to God, but the odds seem to be against...

"Gideon: When Faith Threatens Your Status Quo" Most days what most of us want is a nice day -- maybe a hot cup of coffee, a good day at work and something fun waiting for us afterwards. Walk with God long enough though and you can count on it, He will lead you not to easy days, but to hard places. Join us Sunday and we'll talk about why God leads us to do hard things and why a hard calling from Go...

"Deborah: What Does It Take to be Used by God?" God does not just work in the ways we expect him to work. He does not just pick the biggest, the richest, the strongest. He shows his power by proving he can do amazing things in and through the life of anyone! Sunday, July 20, 2025 | Sunday Worship | Pastor Paul Lauerman

"Stuck in a Moment that You Can't Get Out Of" Have you ever noticed the way there always seems to be a crisis? Almost like there is some endlessly repeated cycle that we're all caught up in. The ancient Book of Judges tells the story of this cycle. It tells the story of God's people at what may have been their lowest moment and the way their relationship with God was actually connected to everythi...

"The Forgotten God" Sunday, July 6, 2025 | Luke 3:15-22 Some people call Him the forgotten God. From its earliest pages the Bible speaks of God's Spirit enlivening, guiding and guarding God's people. Who is God the Spirit and what does it look like to have Him as a daily part of our lives? | Pastor Aaron McMillan

Missions Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Leo Ackon - In this sermon, we will explore the state of modern slavery and God's profound invitation to us to live our lives in pursuit of justice for those on the margins. We will delve into the ways we can reimagine our daily lives to be of service to God through a justice centered life, while simultaneously experiencing the joy and hope that comes from such ser...

"God The Father" Is there anyone anywhere who hasn't at some moment found themselves talking.. to God. We talk about Him all the time, but what is God actually like? Join us for the next three weeks as we dig a bit deeper into the One who has always been and always will be. Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Pastor Aaron McMillan

"Why Only Chains Will Free You" We assume that when we have more choice, more options more control that will mean we have more freedom. What if that is not necessarily true? Come discover the true freedom found only in the Lordship of Christ! Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Pastor Paul Lauerman

When You Can't Shake the Sin (or maybe don't want to) - Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Pastor Aaron McMillan - Christians talk quite a bit about grace and God's love, but where does it end? Does it not matter how we live? When do we say to our friend, "You need to stop." (And) if Christians can just ask and be forgiven for anything why not just enjoy life and do what you want? Big questions!

"The Freedom We Need"- Galatians 2:15-21 - Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Pastor Aaron McMillan - How do you feel about rules? Some of us love 'em - knowing the rules, creating rules, even making sure everyone follows the rules. Others of us love breaking the rules - parents' rules, society's rules, God's rules. We'll decide for ourselves what's best for us! But the Gospel tells us something different......

Most of the time most of us have one thing in common, we feel like we are "almost there." A 10% raise and we'd be in good shape. Just one more room in the house and we could finally settle in and that 65" tv is starting to look at little small! -- But where does it stop? Could it be that our constant desire for more is actually the thing that is holding us down in life? Join us for worship this we...

"Why do We Feel Like We Are Never Enough?"- John 4:7-26 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Pastor Paul Lauerman The challenge of living in the DC area is that there is always someone to compare ourselves to. It is so easy to feel like we are "less than." Let us discover the eternal value we can only find in Christ.

"Feeling Hopeless" - Peter 1: 3-9 - Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Pastor Aaron McMillan Do you know the feeling when Hope arrives? What once was heavy now feels lighter. Where before you were not sure you had the energy to continue, now suddenly there is a spring in your step. -- Hope changes everything, but we can't exactly give it to ourselves, can we? (And) when life feels hopeless, what hope is there?...

"Does My Life Matter?" - Pastor Aaron McMillan We are all living, but what are we living for? It's such an epic question. Some people feel search for it, others, maybe most of us, just get busy. So. What's the real answer and why do we really have to have it to really live? Join us Sunday and we'll see what the Bible has to say about human purpose.

"Easter Sunday: Did Not Our Hearts Burn?" Luke; 24 :13-35 | Pastor Aaron McMillan On Easter, when the disciples first realized they were seeing Jesus alive and well when He should have been in the grave it took a while to sink in... but once it did, everything changed. What was it about Jesus that was so unique and why would people like us who live on the other side of the world two thousand years...