Beltway Weekend Services (Audio)

Guilt is heavy. It shrinks our dreams and keeps us from the Spirit-led life Jesus offers. In Luke 7:36-50, a woman with a broken past weeps at Jesus’ feet while a rule-keeping Pharisee looks on. Jesus doesn’t deny her sin—He forgives it. “Your sins are forgiven.” Forgiveness is received, not earned. When we hold on to shame (“I know God forgives me, but I can’t forgive myself”), we act like the cross wasn’t enough. Jesus is enough!...

Assumptions are powerful. They shape how we see ourselves, God, and the world around us. But often our assumptions are cages that keep us from the Spirit-led life God intends. Moses assumed he was disqualified because of his past failure, his lack of eloquence, and his limitations (Exodus 3–4). Yet God still called him to lead Israel out of Egypt, reminding him, “I will be with you.” Mark Batterson writes: “Not only does God disrup...

Life often runs on routine. We wake up, work, eat, sleep, and repeat. Routines can be healthy—bringing order, comfort, and stability—but they can also slip into ruts, where life runs on autopilot and faith loses its passion. Mark Batterson warns: “What happens is this: the sacred becomes routine. And we not only forfeit spiritual adventure but we also start losing the joy of our salvation.” This is the danger of the Cage of Routine...

Following Jesus often means stepping out of what feels “safe” or “responsible” and saying yes to His leading. In Matthew 10:16–20, Jesus told His disciples He was sending them out like sheep among wolves—hardly safe! Yet He also called them to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Faith is this paradox: living with wisdom while trusting God in risky, Spirit-led obedience. As Mark Batterson notes, “Sometimes the will of God fee...

Following Jesus was never meant to be “safe and predictable.” In this series we’re using the Celtic picture of the Holy Spirit as a Wild Goose—not tame, not controllable, but good and trustworthy (John 3:8). Pastor Geoffrey challenged us to move off the “safe stool” and begin the chase: say yes to new birth in Jesus, seek God with courage, and surrender to the Spirit’s lead. Like Nicodemus, many of us have a church background, rout...

Finishing up our "Be Still" series, Pastor David explores the profound strength found in stillness, reminding us that it is not weakness but the power to trust God and meet Him in the midst of our noisy culture. We delve into Ezekiel's vision of a life-giving river, flowing from the altar and growing ever deeper, bringing gladness, joy, satisfaction, and hope to even the deadest places like the Dead Sea, causing every...

This week Pastor Geoffrey emphasizes the vital importance of stillness, rest, and Sabbath as sacred obedience and holy resistance in a culture of noise, asserting that stillness is strength and allows for trust in God. He addresses the pervasive issue of stress, noting that 80% of people are severely and significantly stressed out, a challenge he personally faces despite loving his busy life with his wife and two daughters. He expl...

This week we kick off a new series called "Be Still". As followers of Christ, we’re invited to stop and rest in Him when the world around us never slows down. This sermon illustrates stillness with a powerful analogy: a clenched fist represents holding onto control, while an open hand signifies letting go and trusting God. At the heart of the message is Psalm 46, especially verse 10: "Be still, and know that I am God...

Toby Slough explores how personal crises serve as powerful catalysts for profound and lasting transformation. Often referred to as a "moment," "inflection point," or "hitting rock bottom," these are the experiences that, despite being deeply feared, hold the potential to radically transform an individual's life. The speaker shares his own "rock bottom" nearly 30 years ago when battling se...

This message challenges society's widespread moral relativism by highlighting humanity's inherent, instinctive understanding of absolute truth and justice. The sermon delves into the eternal reality of God's judgment, explaining that all humanity will stand before the Great White Throne, where the dead will be judged according to their deeds. For followers of Jesus, there is a separate "judgment seat of Christ,&quo...

In this message, "Grace Upon Grace," Pastor David challenges us to truly grasp the profound question: "How far is too far for God's grace?". While we may intellectually know the answer, David explores our struggle to believe that nowhere is too far and nothing is too much for God's grace. This struggle is illustrated through challenging examples like a serial rapist, and Adolf Hitler. The message powerfu...

Are you hungry for real power – something that can truly transform your life and overcome the chaos, hardship, and brokenness we all face? Join us as we explore the deep human longing for heroes and a force that can conquer evil, a desire often seen in the cheering crowds at superhero movies like Avengers. While Hollywood offers thrilling "fairy tales" that stir our hearts for a few hours, special guest Keith Roberson emp...

In a world that never stops—where hustle is glorified, busyness is expected, and stillness is often mistaken for laziness—God offers us something radically different: rest. In this powerful message, special guest Toby Slough unpacks the tender and transformative words of Psalm 23, focusing on the line, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” God, our Good Shepherd, leads us into rest—not just physical rest, but deep soul rest tha...

The story of Nehemiah reminds us of a timeless truth: God has always been in the business of rebuilding what’s been broken. From the divided kingdom of Israel to the destruction and restoration of Jerusalem, Scripture shows us that God's heart is not to punish but to redeem, restore, and strengthen His people. Using the book of Nehemiah as a prophetic picture, Pastor David unpacks how God doesn't just want us “saved”—He wan...

Are you ready to discover how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary and eternal things? Following the story of Esther, who was a young Jewish orphan, demonstrates how she courageously saved her people from genocide, illustrating that God works even when unseen and highlighting the importance of building community to surround you. The sermon showcases inspiring examples of "normal" individuals who made immen...

Do you ever struggle to follow through on your commitments, or find it hard to trust that others—including God—will keep their promises? As we continue in our series, Pastor Geoffrey traces God's consistent character through key Old Testament covenants, centering on the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7), where God promised King David an eternal dynasty through his offspring, rather than David building God a temple. This promise, ce...

This week we kicked off a new series entitled "Long Story Short" where we will spend the rest of the summer, taking a 30,000-foot view of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, highlighting key moments, covenants, and people. Starting at the beginning with "Creation," we dive into Genesis 1, 2, and 3 to explore the foundational truth of how we perceive ourselves, because "how we view ourselves deeply...

As we conclude our sermon series about taking back our families, we turn our attention to Jesus' call in Matthew 5: "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world". This is a command for every believer to not hide their faith or blend in, but to engage and influence the culture for Jesus. To be salt means having a genuine faith, radically changed by Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that impacts everything it...

Navigating technology can feel like a love-hate relationship, offering incredible benefits but also potential for damage and distraction. In this message, we dive into biblical principles and explore how technology is meant to be a servant, not a master, and how the power of Christ allows us to avoid being mastered by anything. This includes reflecting on whether our use of technology looks different from the world and recognizing ...