Posts with the category “sermon-blog”

Life has a way of bringing us to moments where we must face ourselves honestly. These crisis moments - whether they involve failure, disappointment, or unexpected challenges - often feel like they're meant to break us down. But what if these difficult seasons are actually opportunities for God to reveal who we're truly meant to be? The word "crisis" comes from the Greek word meaning "to sift or to...  Read More

This week's sermon explores the story of Jacob wrestling with God at the Jabbok River, focusing on how crisis moments can become turning points when submitted to God. Pastor Bill emphasizes that Jacob, despite his amazing pedigree and skills, was living beneath his calling by relying on his own strength and cunning rather than trusting God. The wrestling match represents a divine encounter where J...  Read More

As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas, we often think about themes like love, peace, and joy. But these shouldn't just be seasonal words we admire - they should be daily attributes of how we live. The Bible tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 that the fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're missing any...  Read More

This week's sermon focuses on living authentically in the fruit of the Spirit, particularly love, joy, and peace, rather than just admiring these qualities from a distance. Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of finding God in both the highs and lows of life, using Joseph's story as a primary example of someone who experienced tremendous hardship but learned to see God's hand in every circumstan...  Read More

Have you ever wondered why life sometimes feels like a series of unexpected challenges? Just like students face pop quizzes in school, God gives us tests throughout our spiritual journey. But unlike a demanding teacher who wants to see you fail, God's tests are designed to reveal what's in our hearts so He can meet us there and help us grow. In Deuteronomy 8:2, we learn that God led the Israelites...  Read More

This week's sermon explores how God tests His people not to make them fail, but to reveal what's in their hearts and prepare them for His promises. Using the story of the Israelites in Exodus 16, Pastor Julie examines how God provided manna from heaven when they ran out of food in the wilderness. Despite witnessing miraculous provisions like the parting of the Red Sea, the Israelites grumbled and ...  Read More

Feeling overwhelmed or spiritually off-course? This week’s message explores how subtle habits and compromises quietly weigh us down — and how Jesus invites us to lay it all down. Discover how to trust God fully, renew your mind, and walk freely again.  Read More

What are you beholding in your spiritual life? This week, Pastor Jeff challenges us to "tune into the right station" so that we can God more clearly. He warns us against spiritual drift that occurs when we become tired and begin compromising our standards, gradually accumulating spiritual 'baggage' that weighs us down. Using the illustration of collecting items in a backpack, he demonstrates how s...  Read More

Life has a way of testing our faith. A recent survey of 15,000 Christians revealed that 95% admitted to stalling at some point in their Christian walk, often during difficult seasons. These are the moments when we question God's presence, wonder if He knows our name, or doubt if He's still moving in our generation. Perseverance is more than just hanging on—it's being steadfast, constant, patient, ...  Read More

This week's sermon focuses on the importance of perseverance in the Christian faith, particularly during difficult seasons. Pastor Bill shares that 95% of Christians have experienced stalling in their spiritual walk due to challenging circumstances. Using biblical examples like Jacob wrestling with God, Joseph's 22-year wait for his dreams to be fulfilled, and Abraham's 25-year wait for Isaac, the...  Read More

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

Jesus shared many powerful parables during His ministry, and one of the most impactful is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. This story comes after Jesus sent out 72 followers two by two, reminding them of the authority they carried as believers. It's important to remember that we too carry this same authority wherever we go - at work, on the freeway, or in our homes. When we declare "in the might...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Bill explores the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, emphasizing our call to love beyond our comfort zones. The message highlights how Jesus purposely made the Samaritan—a despised outsider—the hero of the story to challenge our understanding of who our neighbor truly is. Pastor Bill contrasts three attitudes displayed in the parable: the robbers' attitude of ...  Read More

In a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, it's comforting to remember that God remains in control. He has a plan and is moving it forward despite what we see in the headlines. The true revival we seek isn't just an event—it's the church of Jesus Christ itself. We are the revival, bringing God's life everywhere we go. In Acts 3, we witness the first miracle performed by followers of Jesus ...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Bill discusses the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, focusing on Acts 3:1-10 where Peter and John heal a lame beggar at the temple gate. He emphasizes that God is still in control despite world events, and that Christians are called to be the revival, bringing God's life wherever they go. Using the story of the first miracle after Pentecost, he illustrates ...  Read More

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, we read that "for everything, there is a time and a season for every activity under heaven." These words may sound poetic, but they contain profound truth about how God works in our lives. As we transition from summer to fall in the natural world, it's a perfect time to consider the spiritual seasons God has ordained for our growth and transformation. God has established rhyth...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Bill discusses the importance of recognizing and responding to seasons in our spiritual lives, drawing parallels to natural seasons. He emphasizes that God has established rhythms in life where different seasons call for different responses - planting in spring, protecting in summer, harvesting in fall, and focusing on roots in winter. Using passages from Haggai, Genesis, an...  Read More

Words are not neutral. They have consequences and power - the power of life and death. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:21 that "the tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruits." This reveals an incredible truth: your words are your superpower, capable of creating or destroying, healing or harming. Before words leave our mouths, they begin as thoughts. Those ...  Read More

In this sermon, Pastor Lisa explores the power of words, describing them as our superpower that can bring either life or death. She emphasizes that our words begin as thoughts, creating neural pathways that determine our destiny. The sermon highlights how God created humans by speaking to Himself, indicating that we find our true purpose and power when connected to Christ rather than merely to com...  Read More

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

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