In a world where many people prefer to stay neutral and avoid taking strong stands, authentic faith calls us to something different. We're challenged to move beyond being passive observers to becoming active participants in God's kingdom work. Intentionality is defined as a determination to act in a certain way - a resolve. Just as Jesus resolved to go to Jerusalem before His crucifixion, we too m...  Read More

This week we focus on the importance of intentionality in Christian faith--moving beyond passive church attendance to active, purposeful living for God. Pastor Bill emphasizes that spiritual maturity doesn't happen by accident but requires deliberate investment in prayer, worship, and seeking God's presence daily. Drawing from research showing that many churchgoers lack intentional spiritual pract...  Read More

When we think about church buildings, we often take them for granted. We walk in on Sundays, sit in our pews, and rarely consider the tremendous effort, resources, and faith required to maintain a house of worship. Yet throughout Scripture, God places significant importance on His dwelling place – from the wilderness tabernacle to Solomon's temple to the New Testament understanding that we ourselv...  Read More

This week's sermon focuses on rebuilding what matters most - both the physical house of worship and our personal spiritual temples. Pastor Lisa shares the story of how Capital Life Church received our building through God's provision after 12 years in temporary facilities, emphasizing that God told her not to look for a building but to trust Him to provide it. The message draws from Haggai's proph...  Read More

Generation Z is flooding into churches across America, seeking authentic faith communities where people genuinely follow Jesus. At Capital Life Church, we're witnessing this movement firsthand as young people look for churches that invite others to Christ and celebrate baptisms regularly. This revival isn't just about attendance—it's about authentic faith that transforms lives and communities. The...  Read More

This sermon focuses on the authentic living out of faith through serving others sacrificially, which is the third pillar of Capital Life Church's mission. Pastor Bill emphasizes that the church should not become merely "keepers of the aquarium" but should actively be "fishers of men," reaching out to our diverse community with the love of Christ. He presents demographic data showing that our area ...  Read More

In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, it's easy to focus only on what's happening in our immediate surroundings. But God calls us to something much bigger - to share His heart for the entire world. This isn't just about supporting missions from a distance; it's about developing a global perspective that transforms how we pray, give, and live. John 3:16 reminds us that "God so loved the w...  Read More

Pastor Bill shares his heart for global missions, emphasizing that God has a worldwide heart and wants believers to adopt that same perspective. Through personal stories about his mother's work with orphans from Vietnam and his own experiences in missions, he illustrates how God calls us to expand our vision beyond our local community. Using Isaiah 54, he teaches that God wants to enlarge our 'ten...  Read More

God often brings us into new seasons, both in the natural realm and in the spiritual realm. Just as we enter autumn in the natural world, there's a fresh wind of a new season in the spirit. After going through challenging times like the pandemic that changed how we connect and worship, God is calling us back to our foundation. Many people today live what Thomas Merton called a "counterfeit or supe...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Bil discusses the importance of being shaped by the Word of God and living authentically as disciples of Christ. He uses the story of Nehemiah to illustrate how believers should respond to God's call with prayer, commitment, and action. Nehemiah, though a layman, was burdened for his people and positioned strategically by God to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. Dr. Shuler emphasiz...  Read More

God is wanting to do a new thing in your life. He wants you to perceive it and step forward into it. Just like we're changing seasons in the natural realm, God is preparing your heart to move into a brand new season with Him. There's something called "miracle fruit" that can make bitter things taste sweet instantly. Similarly, God wants to tap into the potential He has placed within you—something ...  Read More

This week Pastor Bill delivered a powerful message about embracing new seasons and fulfilling God's potential in our lives. He emphasizes that God is doing a new thing and wants us to perceive it, comparing this to 'miracle fruit' that transforms bitter experiences into sweet ones. The sermon challenges believers to step out of comfort zones, leave behind hindrances, and respond to God's tapping o...  Read More