Have you ever felt spiritually stalled? Like you remember a time when your faith was vibrant and alive, but now you're just going through the motions? You're not alone. A survey of 15,000 Christians revealed that 95% admitted to being stalled in their spiritual journey.The story of Hernando Cortez, the Spanish explorer who landed in Mexico in 1519, offers a powerful metaphor for commitment. Upon a...  Read More

Pastor Bill delivers a powerful message on the importance of full commitment to God. Using the story of Hernando Cortez, who sunk his ships to ensure his men's devotion to conquest, he illustrates how commitment precedes achievement. The sermon explores how many Christians feel stalled in their faith journey, and through Paul's letter to Timothy, demonstrates how we need to 'fan into flame' the gi...  Read More

In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, we all long for something more—a greater purpose, a deeper meaning, a lasting hope. What if the answer has been available all along? What if the transformation we seek is just waiting for us to embrace it? Discipleship is a lifelong process of becoming more like Jesus, learning from Him, and experiencing His reality. When we turn our lives over to...  Read More

Pastor Andy shares a message about transformation and hope in the Christian journey. He emphasizes that believers are called to fulfill God's purpose in our lives through transformation, comparing this process to surfing - where one must position themselves properly before catching the wave. Be encouraged--the church is experiencing a pivotal moment, not decline, and points to evidence of spiritua...  Read More

There’s something special about summertime in the DC area — the pace shifts, families travel, and the rhythm of life looks a little different. At Capital Life Church, we’re embracing the season by coming together as one church family for one unified Sunday service at 10:30AM, beginning Sunday, June 15. For the summer months (June through Labor Day), we'll gather in person and online at 10:30AM eac...  Read More

Have you ever wondered if your prayers are truly making a difference? Jesus gave us a powerful framework for prayer that many of us recite but don't fully understand. In Matthew 7:7-12, Jesus provides a clear instruction that can transform our prayer life and relationship with God. "Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you." These words of J...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Bill discusses the power of prayer using Matthew 7:7-12, where Jesus teaches about asking, seeking, and knocking. He shares the 23-year history of Capital Life Church, which began in 2001 shortly before 9/11, highlighting how God's faithfulness turned small beginnings into significant ministry. Dr. Shuler emphasizes that prayer should be persistent (ask and keep asking, seek...  Read More

God is still performing miracles today, just as He did in biblical times. Jesus had command over nature, healed the sick, and demonstrated His divine power throughout His ministry. When we understand who Jesus truly is, we can better grasp the significance of His miracles and what they mean for our lives today. The Gospel of John makes it clear: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was wit...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Ray explores the miracle stories from Matthew 14, focusing on Jesus feeding the 5,000 and walking on water. He emphasizes that Jesus is not merely a prophet or teacher but God himself, with power over nature, disease, and death. The sermon highlights how Jesus challenged his disciples to participate in his miracles, particularly when he told Philip 'you feed them,' and when ...  Read More

For many of us, worship is synonymous with the musical portion of a church service. We equate worship with singing songs, raising hands, or feeling a certain emotion. But what if worship encompasses something much deeper and more profound?As we explore what worship truly means in a biblical context, we'll discover that it's not just about music—it's about our entire lives and how we respond to God...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Jeff explores the biblical meaning of worship beyond just music. He examines several scriptural examples including the woman who poured expensive perfume on Jesus, Abel's offering, Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, and David's refusal to offer God something that cost him nothing. Through these examples, we come to see worship as 'our intentional, faith-filled respons...  Read More

Truth cannot be held to the ground. Just as Jesus rose from the dead after three days, bringing hope to his followers whose dreams had been shattered, God is still on the move in our lives today. Even when we feel beaten down, anxious, or robbed of joy, we can find comfort knowing that God remains in control. Parables are earthly illustrations that bring forth scriptural truth. Jesus often spoke i...  Read More