The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from selections in Proverbs on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013

Bishop Guernsey speaks to The Falls Church from Proverbs 25 and Matthew 5.

Jesus talks about money more than almost anything else, Proverbs talks about it in almost every chapter. What do they say? How can we tame money and put it to God’s use and find financial freedom?

The Bible says that work is intrinsic to human health - we need to be working, and through our work serving others. Diligence in our work is essential.

We are to loop upward to Christ, inward to evaluate, and outward to serve.

Wisdom is rare nowadays, but is at the heart of Christian character. Wisdom means knowing how things really are, and how things really work, and what decisions to make in light of this. Wisdom begins with knowing Christ.

In a crazy culture, character and wisdom really matter. Proverbs helps teach us about both.

When Jesus calls us, it's not just to himself, it's to the good of all.

Christ not only calls us to himself, but to the church which he is building up in Love. Thus, ours is a dual commitment: to Christ, as well as to his Church.

We are seeing a rage for "calling" today, but much of the discussion is shallow, confused, and commercialized. This sermon looks at one of the crucial biblical passages behind the doctrine. Christ's call is primarily to Himself and secondarily to our occupational work in the world. Calling is to serve, to be a steward, to be entreprenurial, and to accountability.

We celebrate Christ as King on this Sunday, and note how he’s a king who loves us when we fail.

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

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.

This message includes an extended interview w/ parishioners about serving God in the workplace, and its focus is on the main thing God has been doing moving our church office into the marketplace.

God's well known words to Joshua are also his words to us, especially when we face challenging seasons in our lives.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church Anglican from Exodus 25.1-9.

When all other options are exhausted in the wilderness, God will provide. The wilderness is where miracles happen.

Romans 8 gives great hope for creation, which groans while it waits for Christ and his people to be revealed.

As image bearers of a just God, we are to do justice. Isaiah 58 is a bracing word to God’s people, but with clear instructions and promises of blessing when we love like God does, and do justice.

Jesus is a person, not an idea. He *is* the good news.

Jesus, the Messiah, is the most amazing man ever to walk the earth. If we want to be like Jesus, we’ll do what he did. One thing he did every day was pray, and he shows us what prayer is.

In today’s culture, intolerance is a vice and tolerance is a virtue. This can create difficulties for the Christian, as following Jesus calls us to really be “intolerant” to certain things; and to not “tolerate” certain things. Under the pressure of not wanting to offend, we can fall into “the temptation of tolerance,” meaning, when being clear about the Truth might be too costly, we tolerate the intolerable. Such was the case in Thyatira.

What does God want you to do with your life?

What’s the secret to being content in all circumstances? Paul tells us, and it’s at the same time comforting and challenging.

Solomon’s life is a story of a man who had it, and blew it. How can we finish well?

Acts 2.42-47 is one of the most compelling portraits of the church as it’s ever been experienced. It helps us know what to expect when the Spirit comes to a community of believers.

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Acts 1:12-26.

The Rev. Jim Byrne speaks to The Falls Church from 2 Timothy 2:1-3. "Be a Barnabas; find a Paul; disciple a Timothy."

Along our Lenten way, looking ahead to the great drama of our redemption which we will shortly be celebrating at Holy Week and the Easter feast, we pause to sing a song of ascents which paradoxically begins “out of the depths.” How can that be? By waiting for the Lord. Why? Because he is God and we are not. Yes, but how? First, we wait actively, as St. Paul directs us in our capacity to set our minds on the Spirit and not on the flesh. Secondly, in our incapacity, we wait passively, like Lazarus. His contribution? It was twofold: he was dead and he stunk.

What is the essential meaning of John 15.1-11? Jesus tells us how the spiritual life works, and says simply “Abide in Me” using an illustration of the vine and branches.

"The Kingdom of God" is The Age of the Spirit. In this age God pours out His Spirit on the elect and comes to dwell in their hearts in the Person of the Holy Spirit. No one is saved apart from the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. Similarly, the process of sanctification is all about learning to walk in the Spirit, submitting more and more of your life to the Spirit. The key question is not “how much of the Holy Spirit do you have?,” but “how much of you does the Holy Spirit have?” One implication of being filled with the Spirit is worship!

The Rev. Robert Watkin speaks to The Falls Church from Matthew 9:35-38, focusing on the outward call of God's people to proclaim and demonstrate the good news of Christ.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from John 15:12-17. Being made in the Image of God provides deep dignity to our work, but we must be sure to love first and love well.

The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from John 14:8-11. When Jesus says “I am in the Father and the Father is in me,” he is saying, "I am God". And if that is true, then we have a God that wants to be found -- a God that comes looking for us. Moreover, we have a God that is restoring His creation.

Give generously because: (1) Because generous giving is a part of Christian Maturity and Discipleship, (2) Because of the grace that they have received through Christ, (3) Because it’s important that they follow through on their good intentions, and (4) Because it’s important to care for the body of Christ.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 13:18-25, in the conclusion to the church's eight-month study of the book of Hebrews. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. service, the Sunday 9 a.m. service, and both 11:00 a.m. services.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 13:7-19. This message was given at the 9 a.m. and large 11:00 a.m. informal service.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 13:1-6. This message was given at the 9 a.m. and both 11:00 a.m. services.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 12:1-2. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

The Rev. John Yates and six parishioners, Abby Deatherage, Mike Brunner, Judy Stokes, Eldon Stoffel, Mike Bruce, and Joyce McCarten, speak to The Falls Church and give testimony about how they live out their faith in the workplaces to which God has called them. This message was given at the 9 a.m. and large 11:00 a.m. informal service.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Deuteronomy 34:1-8. This message was given at the 9 a.m. and large 11:00 a.m. informal service.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 11:23-28. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Genesis 18:9-15 and Hebrews 11:11. This message was given at the 9 a.m. and large 11:00 a.m. informal service.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 11:1-7. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 9:27-28. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

Caleb Crosby shares about faith and work with the men's ministry of The Falls Church.

The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 5:11-14. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. service.

The Rev. Dr. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church in a message concluding the church's "Art Music Justice" weekend. Jena Nardella and Shep Owen also speak. Texts include Revelation 21:1-4 and 1 Corinthians 15. This message was given at the 9 a.m. and large 11:00 a.m. informal service.

The Rev. Jim Byrne, Director of TFC Student Ministries, speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 4:11-13. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. service, the Sunday 9 a.m. service, and the large 11:00 a.m. informal service.

The Right Rev. David Bena, Suffragan Bishop, speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 4:1-13. This message was given at the large 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Confirmation services.

The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 4:1-13. This message was given at the Sunday 11 a.m. Rite II Holy Communion service held in the Historic Church.

The Rev. Kristen Yates, Deacon, speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 4:1-13. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. service.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 3:7-19. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 2:1-8. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from John 20-19-23.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Daniel 6 during the Sunday evening 5:30 p.m. service.

Ellen Burany, Assistant Director of Kairos (TFC Young Adults), speaks to The Falls Church from Daniel 2 during the Sunday evening 5:30 p.m. service.

Tom Tarrants speaks to the men's ministry of The Falls Church about the call to discipleship.

Derek Mondeau, from Intervarsity Christan Fellowship at the University of Virginia, speaks to The Falls Church from Daniel 1 during the Sunday evening 5:30 p.m. service.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church during the Sunday evening 5:30 p.m. service.

The Rev. Jim Byrne speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 6:1-4.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church during the Sunday evening 5:30 p.m. service. This message is about sabbath keeping today.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church during the Sunday evening 5:30 p.m. service. This message is about sabbath keeping in the New Testament.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 5:3-20.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 4:17-5:2.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 4:1-16.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 3:14-21.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 3:1-13.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 2:11-20.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 1:15-23.

The Rev. Chris Hancock speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 1:1-14.

The Rev. Rick Wright speaks to The Falls Church from Acts 19, setting the stage for the fall series on the book of Ephesians. This message was given at both the Saturday 5 p.m. service and the Sunday 11 a.m. Rite II Morning Prayer held in the Historic Church.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Matthew 5:13-16, during a service on Labor Day weekend.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Matthew 5:13-16, during a service on Labor Day weekend. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 15:17-32, the parable of The Lost Son.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 18:18-30, the encounter betwee Jesus and The Rich Young Ruler. This message was given at both the Saturday 6 p.m. service and the Sunday 11 a.m. Rite II Holy Eucharist held in the Historic Church.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 18:18-29, the encounter between Jesus and The Rich Young Ruler.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 16:19-31, the parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus, about generosity as a check for materialism.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Ruth 3 and 4. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 19:1-10, the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, "The Rich Public Servant".

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 16:1-13, the parable of The Rich Employer. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 16:1-13, the parable of The Rich Employer.

The Rev. Carlos Pellot speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 16:19-31, the parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service.

The Rev. Robert Watkin speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 12:13-21, the parable of The Rich Fool.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Timothy 6:6-19. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service.

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The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 about how to overcome discouragement when living out the Christian faith and ministering to others.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 10-35-45, about Christ's example and call that we serve each other.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 10:35-45. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 4:1-9, about God's call that we listen to him, and the practical way in which this call is lived out.

The Rev. Bobb Fickley speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 4:1-9 about God's call to listen to him. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service. The Falls Church regrets the technical difficulties which caused the audible pops throughout this recording.

Dr. Dennis Hollinger speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 3:13-21 about Jesus' call for his followers to spend quality time with him. Dr. Hollinger is president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 3:13-20. This message was given at both the Saturday 5 p.m. family service and the Sunday 11 a.m. Rite II Holy Eucharist held in the Historic Church.

The Rev. Robert Watkin speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 1:16-20, about the call to be and the cost of being a disciple.

The Rev. Patrick Ware speaks to The Falls Church from Mark 1:16-20. This message was given at the Saturday 5 p.m. family service with baptism.

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from John 1:35-46. This message was given at both the Saturday 5 p.m. family service and the Sunday 11 a.m. Rite II Holy Eucharist held in the Historic Church.

The Rev. Robert Watkin speaks to The Falls Church from Acts 2:22-41, about Jesus' initiative in calling out his followers. This message was given during the Ash Wednesday evening service.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church, unpacking the Beatitudes and how they relate directly to Biblical Manhood.

Steven Law, Sam Thomsen, Rome Hartman, and Dennis Bakke speak in a panel discussion, "Loving Work", during a Men's Breakfast on Feb 17, 2009 at The Falls Church.

The Rev. Robert Watkin speaks to The Falls Church about the example of Philip ministering to the Ethiopian, and lessons we can learn about reaching the world with the Gospel.