The sermon focuses on understanding and experiencing God's love as a Heavenly Father. The pastor emphasizes that God's love is unconditional, present, and active in our lives, using the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate God's loving, compassionate nature. He contrasts this with misconceptions of God as distant or judgmental, encouraging listeners to embrace God's fatherly love and care in ...  Read More

When Jesus encounters Matthew, a despised tax collector, we see a powerful example of how God views us versus how the world labels us. Matthew's story reveals important truths about identity, purpose, and the transformative power of following Jesus. Matthew was a tax collector - one of the most hated professions in Jesus' day. Tax collectors were seen as sellouts who collaborated with the Roman op...  Read More

This week's sermon focuses on Matthew's transformation from a despised tax collector to a valued disciple of Jesus, using his story to illustrate the power of paradigm shifts and identity in Christ. Pastor Bill emphasizes how Jesus saw beyond Matthew's occupation and reputation to recognize him as a 'gift of God,' demonstrating how God can transform lives when we embrace our true identity in Him. ...  Read More

Jesus came down from the mountainside after delivering the Sermon on the Mount, and what followed was a powerful demonstration of putting His teachings into action. The transition from learning about God's kingdom to actually living it out is what transforms our faith from mere knowledge into life-changing power. When Jesus finished teaching the Beatitudes and other principles in His famous sermon...  Read More

This sermon focuses on transitioning from learning about God's kingdom to actively applying its principles in our lives. The pastor uses the story of Jesus healing a leper from Matthew 8:1-4 to illustrate how we should move from being mere hearers of the Word to doers. He emphasizes that God is still willing and able to perform miracles today, and that we need to know God's heart and nature to tru...  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

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity: judgment. The word "judge" or its variations appears over 700 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in our spiritual journey. But what does Jesus really mean when He says, "Do not judge"? In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus says:"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge o...  Read More

This sermon focuses on the concept of judgment from Matthew 7, particularly examining the difference between righteous and self-righteous judgment. Pastor Bill emphasizes that while the Bible doesn't condemn all judgment, it teaches us to judge with discernment and God's wisdom rather than condemning others self-righteously. He illustrates this through various biblical examples, including Jesus's ...  Read More

God created us as relational beings, calling us to work together to bring His kingdom to Earth. The most foundational relationship in society is marriage, but building lifelong loving relationships isn't easy. It requires wisdom and help from the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Paul provides key guidance in Ephesians 4:1-3:Live worthy of God's callingBe humble and gentleBe patient and bear with one anoth...  Read More

Pastor Jim Graff from Faith Family Church in Victoria, Texas delivers a message about the importance of gentleness and unity in Christian relationships. He emphasizes that successful relationships require humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love, as outlined in Ephesians 4:1-3. The sermon focuses particularly on gentleness as a key attribute that brings out greatness in...  Read More

In the book of Exodus, we find a powerful story of faith, courage, and maternal love through the account of Moses' mother, Jochebed. Her actions would ultimately shape the destiny of the Israelite nation and provide timeless lessons about trusting God in difficult circumstances. Though her name is only mentioned once in Exodus 6:20, Jochebed's impact on biblical history is profound. As a Levite wo...  Read More

There was something truly special about our Nineties Worship Night. From the first downbeat to the final chorus, the room was filled with powerful praise, heartfelt nostalgia, and voices lifted high. Whether you grew up singing these songs or are just discovering them, it was a night that stirred deep memories and real moments of worship.Now, you can experience it all over again.We are putting tog...  Read More