REMINDER: Worship at Bishop O'Connell High School this week

Our 9 am and 11 am Worship Services are back at Bishop O'Connell High School this Sunday. We will be at BOC until the last Sunday in July. The 9 and 11 am Services will be at Kenmore Middle School on July 28, and then we return to BOC. More information

Media Library
Date Title Series Speaker
4/22/2012 Hope When you Cannot See

The Christian must learn to wait. God's great work in us has only just begun. We are "washed" in Christ's blood, yet "waiting" for the full blessing of new life that will be ours in New Earth.

 Hope in Christ The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
4/22/2012 Hope When you Cannot See

When we are anxious and worry about the future, it is good to fortify ourselves with a review of the Bible’s teaching on hope. In Romans 8:24-25, Paul lays out four things to know and do: 1. We were saved in hope (24a). 2. We do not hope for what we see (24b). 3. We hope for what we do not see (25a). 4. We hope with endurance (25b). And beware: the two great enemies of hope, despair and presumption, are lurking around any hope we can manage. But also be consoled: God is at work in us to get us from our first beginning to our last end.

 Hope in Christ The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld
2/11/2012 The Grace of the Unspectacular

The example of Naaman the Syrian, healed of his leprosy in the Jordan when he was expecting a more spectacular means of encountering God, leads us to expect to meet God in simple things. This expectation is confirmed by the manger and cross of Jesus Christ.

 Dr. Lester Ruth
  8/21/2011 Content Come What May

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

 Finally Finding Radical Contentment The Rev. Bill Haley
  4/10/2011 Why Wait for the Lord - and How?

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.

 The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld
  2/27/2011 Where You do not Want to Go

In following Christ, he surely will sometimes take us where we don't want to go.

 What is the Holy Spirit doing in our Church? The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  1/16/2011 Responding to Jesus

In the gospels, when people recognized who Jesus was and came to Him in humility they were transformed. Like them we are called to recognize who Jesus is, to come to Him and to be transformed by Him. And having experienced Him, like those who experienced Him in the gospels we are called to bear witness by telling others what He has done for us.

 Shine the Light: Proclaiming Jesus! The Rev. Wright Wall
  12/12/2010 I will not Leave you as Orphans

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from John 14:12-31. The sermon looks at the plight of orphans (& widows) in the ancient world in order to more fully understand the gospel promises for a family and home that Jesus gives to his disciples in John 14.

 The Incarnation The Rev. John Kurcina
  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
  8/29/2010 Faith Risks

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Jeremiah 2:11-18, 15:16-21, and 17:13. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services.

 Book of Hebrews, pt. III - Faith The Rev. Dean Miller
  6/13/2010 Hope in Times of Judgment

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.

 Book of Hebrews, pt. II - All Things New The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  5/23/2010 Encouragement

The Right Rev. FitzSimons Allison speaks to The Falls Church from 2 Corinthians 3:2-6. This message was given at the 9 a.m. and large 11:00 a.m. informal service.

 The Rt. Rev. C. FitzSimons Allison
  3/28/2010 Jesus Our Great High Priest

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 4:14-5:10. 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. John Kurcina
  3/20/2010 Rest for God's People

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.

 Book of Hebrews, pt. I - Jesus is Supreme The Rev. Kristen Yates
  11/29/2009 Stand Strong, Finish Well

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Ephesians 6:10-24 and describes the spiritual battle that Christians have with Satan.

 Ephesians The Rev. John Kurcina
  9/27/2009 Prayer and Power

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

 Ephesians The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  8/16/2009 We Had to Celebrate

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

 The Prodigal God The Rev. John Kurcina
  7/26/2009 He Came to Himself

The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 15:11-20, the parable of The Lost Son.

 The Prodigal God The Rev. John Kurcina
  7/19/2009 Give Me What's Coming to Me

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 15:11-32, the parable of The Lost Son.

 The Prodigal God The Rev. Dean Miller
  5/17/2009 The Resurrection: Not Losing Heart

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.

 Resurrection Faith The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  4/26/2009 The Resurrection: Matter Matters

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 about the real-ness of the resurrection and the implications for eternity.

 Resurrection Faith The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  3/8/2009 Called to Follow

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.

 God Calling The Rev. Robert Watkin
  10/19/2008 Learning to Lament (David & The Fallen Warrior)

 The Life of David The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/5/2008 Finding Strength in the Wilderness (David & Saul)

 The Life of David The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/28/2008 Knocked Down but not Knocked Out (David & Ziklag)

 The Life of David The Rev. Dr. J. I. Packer
  2/24/2008 The Taming of the Tongue

 After Looking Into The Mirror (A Series on James) The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/31/2004 The Day

 Living Into The Larger Life The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  8/29/2004 Carrying On A Family Tradition

 The Miracles of Jesus The Rev. Ramsey Gilchrist
  7/11/2004 Do You Want To Get Well?

 The Miracles of Jesus Dave Healing
  8/10/2003 When People Are Big, God Is Small - A Sermon About Gideon

 Old Testament Heroes The Rev. Dr. Rick Wright
  3/9/2003 The Resistance Leader Knows What He’s Doing

 The Three Great Reassurances (The Problem of Evil) Dr. Os Guinness
  2/23/2003 Run The Race

 Series on Hebrews 10, 11, and 12 The Rev. Dr. Peter Moore
  8/25/2002 Where Is God When Life Is Hard?

 The Psalms The Rev. Ramsey Gilchrist
  7/28/2002 The Lord Is My Rock

 The Psalms The Rev. John Sheehan
  1/21/2001 Why Would I Want to Save Sex for Marriage? (Especially If I Never Marry!)

 The Sermon on the Mount - cont. The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  4/23/2000 Are You Alive? (Or Just Living)

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  2/6/2000 God The Father, God The Creator

 Understanding Our Baptismal Covenant The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  12/5/1999 War In Heaven

 The Book of Revelation The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  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
  9/12/1999 What Is God Doing?

 Jeff Taylor
  4/13/1997 Right Idea, Wrong Person, Wrong Time

 Four Mistakes To Avoid (Lessons from David's Life) Jeff Taylor
  1/26/1997 Influencers Know the Opposition

 Being Persons Of Influence (Lessons from Mark) The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  12/22/1996 The Story Of King Saul

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  6/30/1996 The Disciple's Yearning

 The Distinctives Of A Disciple The Rev. Bill Haley
  8/6/1995 The Consistency Of God's Love

 Clear Thinking About God The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  4/9/1995 Jesus Came to Die

 Forging Faith That Holds Fast The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  1/22/1995 Jesus Multiples Resources

 Forging Faith That Holds Fast The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  1/3/1994 What Does it Mean to Be a Man?

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/5/1993 Church Mission in the Spirit

 In the Spirit Charlie Powell
  7/11/1993 Beginning in the Spirit

 In the Spirit The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  2/28/1993 The Promise of Progress

 God's Promises The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  5/31/1992 The Way I View Spiritual Conflict

 How Does the Resurrection Affect: The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  10/27/1991 Grace to Tell Others

 Building Bigger Hearts - Receiving & Sharing Grace The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  10/20/1991 Grace to Give Thanks

 Building Bigger Hearts - Receiving & Sharing Grace The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/15/1991 Saying Yes to Grace

 Building Bigger Hearts - Receiving & Sharing Grace The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  6/16/1991 Homeward Bound

 The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  3/31/1991 Everyman's Emmaus Road

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  2/17/1991 With Life's Joys?

 What Do I Do? (Some Lessons from Joseph) The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  2/3/1991 With Life's Temptations?

 What Do I Do? (Some Lessons from Joseph) The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  1/20/1991 What do we do with this War?

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  12/2/1990 Disappointment - His Disappointment

 Strength in Weakness (The Early Church in Acts) The Rev. Tom Calhoun
  9/9/1990 Few in Number

 Strength in Weakness (The Early Church in Acts) The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  3/4/1990 The Making of Monarchs

 The Remaking of Man (Series on the Book of Romans) The Rev. John Burley
  2/28/1990 Christ's Temptation and Yours

 Moments In Christ's Life And Yours The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  12/9/1989 John the Baptist, to Wait

 God's Call To The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  11/5/1989 The Woman Who Took A Risk

 The Rt. Rev. Colin Buchanan
  7/23/1989 Self Justification

 Stories of the Master The Rev. Christopher Hancock
  3/26/1989 Remember His Words

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  9/20/1987 Abraham and the Principle of Decision Making

 Principles from the Patriarchs The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  5/25/1986 The Christian and Discouragement

 The Overcoming Life Series The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  3/16/1986 Operation Andrew

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  7/28/1985 Hardness of Heart, Smallness of Faith

 The Rev. David MacKenzie
  3/25/1984 How God Uses Suffering

 The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II
  6/27/1982 Doing What Jesus Did

 The Rev. John Parke