Being a Christian involves much more than simply praying a prayer and waiting for eternity. We are called to be a people who actively live out our faith in meaningful ways that advance God's kingdom. This calling requires us to seek first the kingdom of God, trusting that when we prioritize His purposes, everything else falls into proper alignment. Matthew 6:33 reminds us to "seek first the kingdo...  Read More

Christian identity goes beyond simply praying a sinner's prayer. This week's sermon focuses on what it means to be 'a called people' in 2026. Pastor Bill outlines seven key characteristics of called people: being people of prayer, faith, and the Word (previously covered), and then introduces four new principles - obedience, being filled with the Holy Spirit, generosity, and service. Seeking first ...  Read More

Due to icy conditions, Capital Life Church will be postponing the Prayer and Worship Night that was supposed to be held on Friday, January 30th. We will announce a new date in the future.Our church parking lot has been plowed and salted, but it is still currently covered in inches of ice (pictured above). For your safety and wellbeing, we feel it is best to wait to gather together.Due to ice and p...  Read More

Just as our physical heart beats over 100,000 times daily and pumps 14,000 pints of blood through our bodies, our spiritual heart serves as the wellspring of life itself. The Bible mentions the heart 779 times, making it clear that matters of the heart are central to our faith journey. When we think about David being called "a man after God's own heart," we're seeing someone whose spiritual heart ...  Read More

This week's sermon explores the concept of spiritual heart health, drawing parallels between physical and spiritual heart disease. Pastor Bill examines the story of Jesus healing a blind man from John 9, highlighting how religious leaders (Pharisees) suffered from spiritual heart disease - prioritizing rules and religiosity over relationship with God. Just as physical hearts need exercise, nutriti...  Read More

Due to the winter storm expected across Northern Virginia this weekend, Capital Life Church will move to an online-only service this Sunday to help keep our church family safe.Forecasts are calling for a combination of snow, ice, and very cold temperatures, which could create hazardous road conditions before, during, and after the storm. Even if snowfall totals vary, lingering ice and freezing tem...  Read More

As we step into 2026, God is calling His people to rise up and embrace a new season of spiritual growth and purpose. This isn't a time to stumble into the new year without direction, but rather to move forward with intentionality, knowing that God has something specific He wants to accomplish in and through us. Before we can understand our call to faithfulness, we must first grasp the unchanging t...  Read More

God is faithful and unchanging, and we are committed to being a people of faithfulness in 2026. This week Pastor Bill outlines three foundational pillars for the new year: being a people of prayer, faith, and the Word. The message emphasizes that God's faithfulness is the foundation upon which we as believers can build our lives, and that faithfulness is both an attribute of God and a characterist...  Read More

Prayer is more than just a religious ritual or a quick blessing before meals. It's the key to unlocking a powerful, transformative relationship with God that can completely change the trajectory of your life. If you've ever wondered whether your prayers actually make a difference, or if you've felt like your prayer life lacks power and purpose, this message is for you. The foundation of transforma...  Read More

This week we focus on the transformative power of prayer, centered on James 5:16: 'The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.' Pastor Bill emphasizes that prayer is not just about getting things from God, but about aligning ourselves with His heart and purposes. Through the example of Daniel, who maintained a consistent prayer life even under persecution, we learn that powerful pr...  Read More

Many Christians today struggle with a profound disconnect between their faith and their daily experience. They know the right answers, attend church regularly, and try to live good lives, yet they still carry shame, feel spiritually dead, and wonder if they're truly experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised. This struggle often stems from a misunderstanding of what it means to be born again an...  Read More

This week's sermon explores the concept of regeneration - not just as a New Year's resolution, but as a complete spiritual rebirth through Christ. Pastor Lisa uses examples from nature (lizards, worms, salamanders) that can regenerate body parts to illustrate how God offers us complete spiritual regeneration. The message focuses on the story of Nicodemus, a religious leader who knew scripture but ...  Read More