Media Library
Date Title Series Speaker
  2/10/2013 Discerning your Calling

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 5:1-17 and Luke 19:1-18

 Our Callings - One Caller The Rev. Dean Miller
  11/4/2012 The Rebuke of Jesus

Are the things we pursue in life worthy of Christ? Did he give himself for us so that we could pursue these things? “Once you really realize how Christ sacrificed for you, you won't spend the rest of your life living to fulfill your own human desires and appetites, but you live for what God wills.” (1 Peter 4:2) Sometimes we need Godly rebuke and sometimes to rebuke another.

In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/28/2012 Life Without

God gives us a lot when we say "Yes" to Jesus: we’re also called to live without some things.

 In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter The Rev. Bill Haley
  10/14/2012 Be Healed

How do we enter into what God wants in relation to healing? The audio of this sermon includes two excellent interviews.

 In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/23/2012 Peter "Called" by Christ

Peter shows us how to be faithful Christians in our times: 1st Century Discipleship in the 21st Century. And Jesus calls all of us “Follow Me”, even in times that make it hard to be Christian.

 In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter The Rev. Bill Haley
  11/21/2010 Suffer Gladly

The Christian response to suffering for Christ is to rejoice. How can this be? The Rev. Bill Haley explores four reasons in this sermon given to The Falls Church .

Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. Bill Haley
  11/14/2010 Love Earnestly

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:8-11. Peter gives explicit instructions on how to live in the Christian community, focusing on love and service. One way the community is to love is to be generous to each other and to be a good steward of God's gifts by using them for each other.

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  11/13/2010 Love Earnestly

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:8-11. Peter gives explicit instructions on how to live in the Christian community, focusing on love and service. One way the community is to love is to be generous to each other and to be a good steward of God's gifts by using them for each other.

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. James Swynford
  11/7/2010 Pray Soberly

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:1-7. Growing up in Christ requires us to learn to think like Jesus - we are to learn to pray with a mind that is anchored in reality (not appearances) and a heart set on discovering and doing the will of God. This is particularly true in praying about how to handle our money.

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  11/7/2010 Pray Soberly

Why is prayer important in a time of hardship, and, more than that, how do we pray? The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:1-7. We need to be self-controlled and think soberly so that we can pray as we ought to pray.

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. Wright Wall
  10/24/2010 Trust Quietly

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 3:8-17. Jesus set the example of how to bear suffering: without fear or being troubled, ready to explain yourself without being defensive, and with gentleness, respect, a good conscience, and good behavior.

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/23/2010 Trust Quietly

The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 3:8-18. Jesus set the example of how to bear suffering: without fear or being troubled, ready to explain yourself without being defensive, and with gentleness, respect, a good conscience, and good behavior.

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. Wright Wall
  10/17/2010 Hope Joyfully

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 1:1-9. The foundation for holy living and for trusting God in hard times is the living hope of our imperishable inheritance through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, “kept in heaven for you…the certainty of Heaven assures us of joy.”

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. John Kurcina
  10/17/2010 Hope Joyfully

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 1:1-9. The foundation for holy living and for trusting God in hard times is the living hope of our imperishable inheritance through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, “kept in heaven for you…the certainty of Heaven assures us of joy.”

 Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty The Rev. Kathleen Christopher
  5/28/2010 Test Program
  2/28/2010 He Suffered Death

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 2:5-18. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

 Book of Hebrews, pt. I - Jesus is Supreme The Rev. Bill Haley
  7/20/2008 Suffering and Evil and God

 Seven Doubts of Christianity The Rev. Dr. Rick Wright
  3/9/2008 The Tests of Bitter Pain

 After Looking Into The Mirror (A Series on James) The Rev. Bill Haley
  2/24/2008 The Taming of the Tongue

 After Looking Into The Mirror (A Series on James) The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/22/2006 When the Will of God is Scary

 Discerning God's Call (1 Corinthians) Gary Haugen
  10/3/2004 The Word That Endures

 Here Is Your God (Isaiah 40) The Rev. Kim Swithinbank
  3/17/2002 Keep God’s Glory Uppermost

 Stewardship The Rev. David Prior
  3/3/2002 Keep Speaking Forth God’s Word

 Stewardship The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  2/24/2002 Keep Generous With Your Hospitality

 Stewardship The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  2/17/2002 Keep Constant In Your Love

 Stewardship The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  2/10/2002 Keep Disciplined For Your Praying

 Stewardship The Rev. David Prior
  2/3/2002 Keep Focused On Eternity

 Stewardship The Rev. David Prior
  1/27/2002 The Ministry That Amazes

 Stewardship The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  1/20/2002 The Value Of Your Dash

 Stewardship Jeff Taylor
  8/12/2001 Being God’s People When The Rules Have Changed

 Jeremiah - Encounter with God The Rev. Bill Haley
  4/8/2001 The Furious Revenge Of Satan

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  3/11/2001 Turning the Other Cheek

 The Sermon on the Mount - cont. The Rev. Jack Grubbs
  10/29/2000 Blessed are the Peacemakers

 The Sermon On The Mount The Rev. Bill Haley
  5/21/2000 Proclaiming The Gospel

 Jeff Taylor
  1/9/2000 The Three Renunciations

 Understanding Our Baptismal Covenant The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld
  10/24/1999 Deep Love From The Heart (Whom Do I Love): Friends

 Four Words to Live By The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/17/1999 Upon What Foundation?: Faith

 Four Words to Live By The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  1/3/1999 If It Is God’s Will

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/1/1996 Ezekiel, A Shepherd Then; [Your Name], A Shepherd Now

 Jeff Taylor
  8/25/1996 Being A Priest In Your Home

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/10/1995 Accountability to Truth

 Accountability (Lessons from Jeremiah) The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  7/23/1995 The Freedom God Gives

 Clear Thinking About God The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld
  5/28/1995 Humility: It's Costly

 How To Surprise Your Neighbor Jeff Taylor
  5/21/1995 Holiness

 How To Surprise Your Neighbor The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  2/16/1994 Preparation Time

 The Rev. John M. Heidengren
  8/8/1993 Dealing With Crisis in the Spirit

 In the Spirit Fletcher Montgomery
  1/10/1993 The Letter About Suffering

 Letters of Revelation The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/6/1992 Cleansed

 The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are The Rev. John M. Heidengren
  8/30/1992 Completed

 The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  8/23/1992 Called

 The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  8/16/1992 Commissioned

 The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are The Rev. John Fitzgerald
  7/26/1992 Chosen

 The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are The Rev. John M. Heidengren
  7/19/1992 The Living Stones of This Building

 A New Building - An Ancient Calling: The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  7/12/1992 The Cornerstone of This Building

 A New Building - An Ancient Calling: The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  3/22/1992 How I View Suffering?

 How Does the Cross Affect: The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  1/26/1992 Loving God with Your Strength

 Loving God and Your Neighbor The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  12/15/1991 The Home Full of Grace

 Building Bigger Hearts - Receiving & Sharing Grace The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/8/1991 The Falls Church Family Vision

 Building Bigger Hearts - Receiving & Sharing Grace The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/14/1990 Courageous Faith Under Attack

 Strength in Weakness (The Early Church in Acts) The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  7/15/1990 Good Seed, Good Soil, Good Harvest

 The Rev. John Burley
  5/27/1990 Celebration and Suffering

 People Who Celebrate The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  12/17/1989 Love That Transforms

 The Rev. Tom Calhoun
  11/30/1986 My Sheep Know My Voice

 Old Testament Portraits of Jesus The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/28/1986 Marriage Made in Heaven

 Foundations for Faith Series (Genesis 1-11) The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  6/1/1986 Understanding the Enemy

 The Overcoming Life Series The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  8/28/1983 The True Secret of Greatness

 The Rev. David MacKenzie
  8/14/1983 The Devil, You Say?

 I John Series The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  6/12/1983 The Peculiar Ones

 The Rev. John Burley
  11/1/1981 Holy, Holy, Holy

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/21/1980 Born Again Christians

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II