Have you ever wondered why some people seem to radiate joy even in difficult circumstances? There's a profound difference between happiness and joy that can transform how we experience life. Understanding this difference isn't just helpful—it's essential for living the abundant life God intends for us. Happiness is circumstantial. It's an emotion that depends on what happens to us—good coffee serv...  Read More

This sermon explores the difference between happiness and joy, emphasizing that while happiness is circumstantial and temporary, joy comes from being rooted and connected to Christ. Using the illustration of redwood trees with their interconnected root systems that help them survive storms, Pastor Lisa explains how believers must stay connected to Christ as their life source. The message focuses o...  Read More

This sermon explores the transformative power of humility as the secret to true influence in God's kingdom. Pastor Bill shares personal experiences with Billy Graham and Cliff Barrows, highlighting how their extreme humility opened doors for gospel ministry. The message contrasts worldly self-promotion with Jesus' model of servant leadership, using examples from Joseph's life and Jesus washing the...  Read More

In a world that constantly shouts "notice me," there's a profound biblical principle that turns everything upside down. The secret to true influence isn't self-promotion or demanding recognition—it's humility. Matthew 23:12 reveals a powerful truth: "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." This is the opposite of how the world operates, but...  Read More

In our highly mobile, achievement-focused society, we've lost something essential - the power of genuine community. While we may have hundreds of social media connections, studies show that most people today have only one to four close friends. This isolation is particularly pronounced in busy metropolitan areas where we're constantly rushing from one obligation to another. The wisdom of Ecclesias...  Read More

Pastor Bill delivered a message about the importance of community and relationships in our Christian lives. He emphasized that while society has become increasingly isolated, believers are called to walk through life together as a spiritual family. Drawing from the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2 who needed four friends to carry him to Jesus, Pastor Bill illustrated how we all need others to ...  Read More

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