Posts with the category “sermon-blog”

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

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

This week's sermon explores several parables from Matthew 13, focusing on how God's kingdom operates. Pastor Bill examines the parable of the wheat and weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast, highlighting how God's truth and kingdom often start small but grow to have tremendous impact. The message emphasizes that while the enemy tries to plant deception alongside truth, God's purposes cannot be th...  Read More

God's faithfulness is a constant theme throughout Scripture. Even in moments when we feel alone or burdened, God saturates us with His presence and brings miracles and power into our lives. Today, we'll explore how Jesus used stories—specifically parables—to communicate profound truths about God's kingdom. The narrative of God's faithfulness has been passed down from generation to generation since...  Read More

In this week's sermon, Pastor Bill explores the power of parables in Matthew 13, focusing on Jesus' teaching style and the parable of the sower. The message emphasizes how God is the sower, His Word is the seed, and our hearts are the soil. Pastor Bill explains the four types of soil (path, rocky ground, thorny ground, and good soil) and connects them to four rabbinic listening techniques (Peshat,...  Read More

John the Baptist stands as one of the most mysterious and fascinating individuals in Scripture. While many of us might only remember him as the strange desert dweller who ate locusts and wild honey, Jesus called him "the greatest born of woman." This extraordinary accolade from Jesus should make us pause and consider what made John so remarkable. John the Baptist was born to Zechariah, a priest, a...  Read More

This week's sermon explores the life and ministry of John the Baptist, whom Jesus called the greatest person ever born of a woman. Pastor Bill delves into John's early life, his role as the one who introduced Jesus to the world, and his eventual imprisonment and death. A key focus is on how John handled doubt and questioning while in prison, and how even great spiritual leaders can experience mome...  Read More

God is writing a story in your life, and there's a reason why you're exactly where you are right now. When we live out our faith, we become part of something much bigger than ourselves. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, was once asked about the secret to his success. His one-word response? "Others." His life's work centered on serving people through "soup, soap, and salvation" - a miss...  Read More

Pastor Bill shares the origin story of Capital Life Church, which began in 2001 as a prayer center near the U.S. Capitol building. He describes how the church started with humble beginnings using a karaoke machine for worship, moved through various locations, and eventually merged with another congregation to acquire our current building. Throughout the story, he emphasizes how God's faithfulness ...  Read More

The Book of Matthew reveals Jesus as someone who not only preached powerful sermons but actively entered into people's lives. After delivering the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus demonstrated his teachings through practical actions - healing the sick, touching the untouchable, and transforming lives. Matthew, the tax collector turned disciple, brings a unique perspective to his gospel. His meticulous m...  Read More

This week we continue our journey through the Book of Matthew, examining Jesus' healing miracles and the transformation of Matthew from a tax collector to a disciple. Pastor Bill emphasizes that Jesus continues to be a healer today, not just 2,000 years ago, and discusses the story of the woman with the issue of blood who touched Jesus' cloak in faith. Jesus sees what others don't, saves beyond ex...  Read More

The concept of God as our Heavenly Father is one of the most powerful truths in Scripture. Beyond anything we've ever done or said, God loves us deeply and unconditionally. He is righteous, yet incredibly loving—present to touch our hearts in ways we might not expect. In our society, there's been a push toward gender neutrality, even in some Bible translations that refer to God as a "divine parent...  Read More