Lent 2018 Sermon & Equipping Series “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard." Isaiah 58:6-8 February 18, 2018 LOVE THOSE WHO ARE FOREIGNERS (audio not available) Dr. Kurnia Foe February 11, 2018 WHY SHARE YOUR BREAD WITH THE HUNGRY? Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation February 25, 2018 SHARING THE BREAD OF LIFE Bishop John Guernsey Slideshow Presentation March 4, 2018 TO SET THE OPPRESSED FREE Rev. Mark Cartledge March 11, 2018 SHARING OUR BREAD WITH JEWS Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation March 18, 2018 HEALING THE WOUNDED Pastor Jim Brown Slideshow Presentation Please reload SUNDAY SERMONS February 21, 2018 How to Show Love to Foreigners Dr. Kurnia Foe Campus Director Global Friendship Ventures February 28, 2018 Suicide Prevention Dr. Paul VanValin Director Eden Counseling Center March 7, 2018 Understanding Addictions Dr. Paul Hardy Director Recovery for Life March 14, 2018 How to Share Our Bread with Jews Rev. Daryl Fenton Director CMJ USA March 21, 2018 How to Heal the Wounded (Click for audio) Rev. Nigel Mumford Founder By His Wounds, Inc. Please reload EQUIPPING WEDNESDAYS SCHEDULE 7:00 P.M. | Fellowship Hall

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23 The Rev. Dr. Marty O'Rourke has served as a local church pastor for over 35 years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Medina, Ohio; and Chesapeake, Virginia. He is passionate about equipping Christian leaders to finish well. While researching sexual misconduct in the church for his Doctor of Ministry dissertation, he discovered that prevention training of leaders reduces the likelihood of moral failure. Most prevention training has primarily a psychological approach, whereas the "Guard Your Heart" prevention training that Pastor Marty developed is grounded in the Scriptures and the social sciences. Many Christian leaders do not finish well. Paul, who finished well, writes to his spiritual son, Timothy: "Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity" (1Timothy 4:12). The primary purpose of this training is to empower pastors and Christian leaders to finish their race well, by understanding the unique temptations leaders and their families face in a culture where temptation, especially sexual, abounds. Click the link above to watch the opening session of the Guard Your Heart training. Escaping Sexual Sin Before It's Too Late , By Rev. Marty O'Rourke. Click here to view article published on CBN.com Contact: Rev. Marty O'Rourke Church of the Messiah 816 Kempsville Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 436-2545 morourke@churchofthemessiah.org Marty has presented the Guard Your Heart training numerous times to the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA); M.Div and D.Min. classes at Regent University; chaplains at Portsmouth Naval Hospital; the Falls Church staff in Falls Church, VA; Mid-Atlantic Christian University, and hundreds of pastors and church planters in Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. What others are saying about "Guard Your Heart" As an Executive Pastor I had my staff attend the Guard Your Heart workshop led by the Rev. Marty O'Rourke. I have been a pastor for over twenty years, and my wife and I have been in ministry in several different churches over the years. I have also had my staff take several different workshops on prevention of misconduct of various kinds. I found the Guard Your Heart workshop to be the most helpful in addressing issues straightforwardly, but from a positive Christian point of view. (The Rev. Dr.) Frederick Wright Senior Associate Rector, The Falls Church Falls Church, Va. 22046 We are greatly privileged to have such an experienced, encouraging, well-equipped presentation. You know whereof you speak, making it accessible for students to understand and practical to apply. I have no doubt that you prevented problems in our students' lives and ministries, and equipped them to serve others better. Mark A. Jumper, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Theological and Ministerial Studies School of Divinity, Regent University The Guard Your Heart training seminar is an asset to any ministry or organization, one of the most powerful tools available today is a preemptive strike against the problems of integrity and sexual misconduct before they happen. My opinion should be an essential part of all leadership preparation I strongly encourage you to consider this seminar for your ministry or organization. I would be delighted to comment further on this seminar resource contacted by phone or email. Sincerely, Dr. James T. Flynn Associate Professor of Practical Theology Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program School of Divinity, Regent University jamefly@regent.edu 757.352.4527 My husband and I have been married for 33 years. We have been in ordained ministry for 28 of those years. Entering parish life after seminary was something we were not prepared for. The demands of "The Church" and the demands of a family can become overwhelming. I wish we had heard this teaching before leaving Seminary. There are so many "mine fields" in the ministry. Rev. O'Rourke shared practical ways to prevent getting "blown away." His message was proactive, like the Priests having an accountability partner, and letting your wife know about all your appointments, especially when women are involved. There were many other great suggestions. Penny Rauh Church of the Epiphany-Anglican Herndon, VA To: Whom It May Concern From: Charles J. Cunningham Jr., Lt Gen, USAF (Retired) Joint Forces Staff College Subject: Improper Behavior, Temptation, and Avoiding Trouble This is my personal endorsement of, and professional judgment regarding a very important program designed by the Rev. Dr. Marty O'Rourke to prepare leaders to do the right things when associating with others, especially those under their leadership.

Every human being is “wonderfully made” by our Creator (Psalm 139). God cares deeply and specifically about each of our bodies, and our Savior Jesus became flesh and blood for our body’s redemption. And yet so many struggles relate to our body: appearance, aging, disability, gender, sexuality, race, and the deep need for human connection. Join us beginning September 18 as we explore how the Gospel speaks to these areas in profound, powerful, and often surprising ways. The aim of this series is to encourage each of us in the Bible’s hopeful message, and also to train us to love our neighbors wholly. Sermons will all be recorded and posted online each week. Sunday Sermons September 18, 2022 Wonderfully Made… Why? Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons September 25, 2022 Glorify God in Your Body Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons October 2, 2022 Technology and the Body Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen Sunday Sermons October 9, 2022 Boast in the Lord Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons October 16, 2022 The Gospel and the Whole Person Fr. Dominick Hankle Watch | Listen Sunday Sermons October 23, 2022 Emotions in the Image of God Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Related links: From the John 10:10 Project Skeleton Keys 18 Trillion Feet of You

Lent 2022 The Lent Experience, a video series and journal by Eric Ferris, aims to embrace the heart and purpose of Lent traditions, encouraging people to experience and be transformed by the main elements of Lent in their real lives. It is designed to help people, both familiar and unfamiliar with liturgical calendar practices, to observe Lent and rediscover the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sunday Sermon SEries Sunday Sermons March 6, 2022 FASTING: "Hungry for God" Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons March 13, 2022 SOLITUDE: "Lonely for God" Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen Sunday Sermons March 20, 2022 repentance: A Gift of Love Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons March 27, 2022 ALMSGIVING: Rich Toward God Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons April 3, 2022 FORGIVENESS: The Many Dimensions of Forgiveness REv. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons April 10, 2022 PALM SUNDAY: Triumphant in Christ Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen Sunday Sermons April 17, 2022 The Resurrection: Worth Pursuing Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides The Lenten Challenge Explore in-depth the elements of the Lenten season talked about in the Sunday sermons and challenge yourself to put them into practice. Each session will include a video and discussion. Additional content and opportunities for personal reflection can be found in The Lent Experience Journal (if you didn't get a paper copy, digital copies can be purchased by clicking here .) There are two ways to join this "Lenten Challenge": In-Person Class - Tuesdays @ 11:30 am Join Pastor Marty in the Fellowship Hall for teaching, discussion, and lunch! Zoom Class - Wednesdays @ 7 pm Pastor Nile will lead this online class and discussion group. From your Zoom App: Meeting ID: 850 2341 5629 Passcode: 863767 Or Click Here to join! Links for each week's videos can be found below. The Lent Experience: Trailer Video The Lent Experience: Ash Wednesday March 8 (In-Person) / March 9 (Online) Challenge #1: Fasting Video: The Lent Experience - Fasting Pastor Marty's Class Slides March 15 (In-Person) / March 16 (Online) Challenge #2: Silence & Solitude Video: The Lent Experience - Solitude March 22 (In-Person) / March 23 (Online) Challenge #3: Repentance Video: The Lent Experience - Repentance March 29 (In-Person) / March 30 (Online) Challenge #4: Almsgiving Video: The Lent Experience -Almsgiving April 5 (In-Person) / April 6 (Online) Challenge #5: Forgiveness Video: The Lent Experience - Forgiveness

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION At Messiah, we believe that the Word of God is the final authority over everything we are and do. Messiah is host to a number of opportunities for in-depth study of the Scriptures that form the foundation of our faith and activities. Regardless of your age, background, or level of Biblical knowledge, there is a place for you to begin or continue your journey of learning all about God's Word. If you would like more information about any of these educational opportunities, please contact the church office . GET INVOLVED Children Today's world of confusing choices and changing values makes it absolutely necessary to give our children a strong foundation in the true Word of God. Messiah's Sunday School program focuses on Scriptural truths and the development of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Kids pre-K through Grade 5 gather every Sunday during the sermon to learn about God through fun lessons and activities. Connections Class Those who have recently started attending Messiah, would like to officially join the parish, or would just like to learn more about Messiah and the Christian faith, are encouraged to take the Connections Class. This five-session class (one class per week for five weeks) covers topics such as How to Use Your Gifts and Find Your Ministry, and How to Hear From God. This is a great opportunity to meet other people and grow in your faith. The class is offered twice a year. Home Groups In addition to being a wonderful fellowship opportunity, home groups often include Bible studies in their activities. To learn more about home groups, click here. Sermon Series & Studies Periodically our Sunday sermons will follow a theme for a number of weeks, focusing on a particular season, book or topic. A study will often accompany a sermon series, allowing for more in-depth exploration of the subject. Check out some of our past series and studies here . Study Resources There are many online resources to continue your education. Here are just a few: Christian Broadcasting Network Community Bible Study BibleGateway Bible Study Tools Our Daily Bread Ministries These and other study tools can also be found on our Resources page. MISSIONS FELLOWSHIP SERVING THE COMMUNITY CHURCH MINISTRIES

Preparing for Pentecost The Holy Spirit and You Deepen your love and appreciation for the Holy Spirit and His work in our lives as we prepare our hearts for Pentecost. Deepen your love and appreciation for the Holy Spirit and His work in our lives as we prepare our hearts for Pentecost. May 2023 Who Is the Holy Spirit? M ay 7 Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen Why Do I Need the Holy Spirit? I Tell You Th e Truth: It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away May 14 Pastor Marty O'Ro urke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit? May 21 Pastor Nile Go mez Watch | Listen How Do I Receive the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit in You May 28 Pastor Marty O'Ro urke Wat ch | Listen | Sermon Slides

"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57 No matter what the world throws at us, the apostle Paul tells us, “we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:35-37). Thus we proclaim, “Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57). This sermon series focuses on learning to live in the victory Christ has won for us by his death and resurrection. Each week we will address an issue we face in life and seek his wisdom and practical ways for living in his victory. May 7, 2017 Victory Over Death Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation May 14, 2017 Victory Over Sin Pastor Jim Brown May 21, 2017 Victory Over Satan Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation May 28, 2017 Victory in Stress Pastor Jim Brown Slideshow Presentation June 4, 2017 Victory in the Spirit Rev. Frank Allen June 11, 2017 Victory Over Fear Pastor Marty O'Rourke June 18, 2017 Victory in Failure Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation June 25, 2017 Victory in Grief Dr. Marsha Staples July 2, 2017 Victory Over Shame Rev. Robert Walter July 9, 2017 Victory Over Temptation Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation July 16, 2017 Victory in Finances: The Stewardship of Affluence Pastor John Dooley Sermon Handout July 23, 2017 Victory Over Un-Forgiveness Pastor Jim Brown Slideshow Presentation July 30, 2017 Victory in Our Emotions Rev. Mark Cartledge August 6, 2017 Victory in Broken Relationships Rev. David Martin August 13, 2017 Victory Over Our Past Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation August 20, 2017 Lifelong Living in Christ's Victory Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation August 27, 2017 Knowing Christ Deeply Through Suffering Pastor John Dooley Sermon Handout Please reload

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SERMON SERIES TESTIMONIES BISHOP'S MESSAGES SERMON ARCHIVES Past livestreams January 18, 2026 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Wisdom: A Possession and a Person - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 11, 2026 | First Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Epiphany: Laying Our Crowns at the Feet of Jesus - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides January 4, 2026 | Second Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service Behold - Pastor Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 28, 2025 | First Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service The Incarnation Established a New Covenant - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen December 21, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of Advent | Livestreamed Service Salvation's Joy - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 14, 2025 | Third Sunday of Advent | Livestreamed Service Embracing the Fullness of the Kingdom - Pastor Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 7, 2025 | Second Sunday of Advent | Livestreamed Service A Highway Made Straight - Aaron Bennett Watch | Listen November 30, 2025 | First Sunday of Advent | Livestreamed Service How Should Christ’s Return Affect My Life Today? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 23, 2025 | The Feast of Christ the King | Livestreamed Service A Thankful Christian is a Compelling Witness - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 16, 2025 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service He Who Wins Souls Is Wise - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen November 9, 2025 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Holy Spirit: Our Source of Boldness - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 2, 2025 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The End of the Story - Pastor Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 26, 2025 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Grace and Gratitude - Bishop Chris Warner Watch | Listen October 19, 2025 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing of Our Heart - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 12, 2025 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing of Our Community - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 5, 2025 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sitting at the Feet of Jesus - Rev. Bisoke Balikenga Watch | Listen September 28, 2025 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Healing of the Body - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 21, 2025 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing of Our Spirit - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 14, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing Of The Mind: Renewing Our Thoughts and Thinking - Rev. David Martin Listen | Sermon Slides Septermber 7, 2025 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service God Wants Us Whole - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 31, 2025 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service What Is the Next Step of Obedience God Is Calling Us to Take? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 24, 2025 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Word and the Spirit - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 17, 2025 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service What Master Are We Serving? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service LIfe Is More - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen August 3, 2025 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Is the Power of the Holy Spirit Expanding in Me and Through Me? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 27, 2025 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Mastermind - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 20, 2025 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service By the Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 13, 2025 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Beyond the Comfort Zone - Aaron and Winnie Horvat Watch | Listen July 6, 2025 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Let Freedom Ring - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 29, 2025 | Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holy, Holy, Holy - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 22, 2025 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service God's Spirit of Adoption and Us - Deacon Vivian Hayes Listen | Sermon Slides June 15, 2025 | Trinity Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Holy Spirit and the Heart of the Gospel - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 8, 2025 | Day of Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Come Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 1, 2025 | Seventh Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Look Up, Look Within, Look Around - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen May 25, 2025 | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Holy Spirit Acts In Us - Elder Arthur W. Devine, Jr. Watch | Sermon Slides May 18, 2025 | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service The Marriage Feast of the Lamb - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Sermon Slides May 11, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Who Is Your Shepherd? - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 4, 2025 | Third Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Resurrection and Eternal Life: Life Beyond the Grave - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 27, 2025 | Second Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service We Must - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 20, 2025 | Resurrection Sunday | Livestreamed Service Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 13, 2025 | Palm Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Unexpected Kingdom - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 6, 2025 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service How Scripture Forms Us to Be Like Christ - Chaplain David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 30, 2025 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Solitude: Securing Space for Our Relationship with God - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 23, 2025 | Third Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Overflowing Abundance, the Heart of Christian Giving - Tim Maurer Listen March 16, 2025 | Second Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Obstacles to Becoming Like Jesus - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 2, 2025 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday) | Livestreamed Service The Transfiguration: Heaven Touches Earth - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 23, 2025 | Seventh Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service God Has a Plan: Trust Him - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 9, 2025 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany The Surprising Call of God - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch the Livestream | Listen | Sermon Slides February 16, 2025 | Sixth Sunday of Epiphany God Is Our Refuge & Our Strength, an Ever-Present Help in Trouble - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch the Livestream | Listen | Sermon Slides February 2, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Through the Valley - Pastor Jim Brown Watch the Livestream | Listen | Sermon Slides January 26, 2025 | Third Sunday of Epiphany | Recorded Livestream Not Available To Act Justly and Love Mercy - Pastor Marty O'Rourke & Pastor Ken Shomo Listen | Sermon Slides January 19, 2025 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service The Life Giving Power of Water- Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 9, 2025 | First Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service The Speed of Love - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen January 12, 2025 | First Sunday of Epiphany - Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ | Livestreamed Service Gifts - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 5, 2025 | Second Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service Epiphany: Jesus, the Light of the Whole World - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 29, 2024 | First Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service Why Was the Incarnation Necessary? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve I Bring You Good News of Great Joy That Will Be for All the People - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen December 22, 2024 | Fourth Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service Mary's Song - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 15, 2024 | Third Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service Rejoice Always—The Advent of True Joy - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 8, 2024 | Second Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service What Can We Learn from Zechariah, Mary & John the Baptist About Preparing for the Coming of Christ? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 1, 2024 | First Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service The Proclamation of Two Advents - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen November 24, 2024 | Last Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Baptism: Union With Christ by Faith, in His Death and Resurrection - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 17, 2024 | Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service It Shall Not Be So Among You - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 10, 2024 | Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Yours Is the Kingdom - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 3, 2024 | Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holding Fast to What Endures - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen October 27, 2024 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sermon by Bishop Chris Warner Watch | Listen October 20, 2024 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Cry Out to God - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 13, 2024 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holy Brothers and Sisters - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 6, 2024 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Self-Made Stress - Pastor Ken Shomo Listen | Sermon Slides September 29, 2024 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Christ’s Care For Those Stressed Out - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 15, 2024 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Faith in Action: More Than Words - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 8, 2024 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Think On These Things - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 1, 2024 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Suited Up: Wearing God's Armor in a World of Spiritual Warfare - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 25, 2024 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Lord, To Whom Shall We Go? You Have the Words of Eternal Life.” - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 18, 2024 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Feast of Wisdom: Nourishing Our Souls - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 22, 2024 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service What It Means for Us to Be the Temple of God - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen August 11, 2024 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Pray Then Like This…” Part 2 - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 4, 2024 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Pray Then Like This…” - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 28, 2024 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service In His Service - The Rev. Adrian Knight Watch | Listen July 21, 2024 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Listening for God - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 14, 2024 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Unleashing the Power of the Word - The Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen July 7, 2024 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Celebrating Our Dependence - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 30, 2024 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Staying Focused in a Distracting World - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 23, 2024 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Not Available The Message of Job - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides June 16, 2024 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sweetly Broken - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 9, 2024 | Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sweetly Broken - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 2, 2024 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Jars of Clay: Surpassing Power Belongs to God, Not to Us - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 26, 2024 | Trinity Sunday | Livestreamed Service Beyond Comprehension, Within Reach: The Trinity's Love - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 19, 2024 | Day of Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Come Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 12, 2024 | Seventh Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Empowered by the Spirit - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen | Video sermon not available May 5, 2024 | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Love = Trust = Obedience - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 28, 2024 | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service GPS for the Soul - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 21, 2024 | Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) | Livestreamed Service Sovereign LORD Says: I Myself Will Search and Find My Sheep - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 14, 2024 | Third Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Living in the Light of Resurrection - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 7, 2024 | Second Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service From Shame to Redemption: Embracing God's Forgiveness & Grace - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 31, 2024 | Resurrection Sunday | Livestreamed Service How Powerful Is the Resurrection of Jesus? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 29, 2024 | Good Friday The Seven Last Words of Christ Watch | Listen March 24, 2024 | Palm Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Paradox of Power - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 17, 2024 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Living in Christ’s Newness - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 10, 2024 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Our Need, His Gift - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 3, 2024 | Third Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Overcoming Spiritual Attacks of the Enemy - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 25, 2024 | Second Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Choices - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 18, 2024 | First Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Learning to Receive - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 11, 2024 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday) | Livestreamed Service Shining Savior, Suffering Servant - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 4, 2024 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service For My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation! - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 28, 2024 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Frail Vessels, God's Power - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 21, 2024 | Third Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Lord, Teach Us to REALLY Pray! - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen January 14, 2024 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service The Cost of Discipleship: Answering the Call, Embracing the Challenge - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 7, 2024 | First Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service When Grace Is No Longer Amazing! - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides

What do you sense God wants you to focus on this Lent? More time in prayer? More time in the Word? Increased devotion to worship? Involvement in a home group? Lent is a time of reflection and repentance, prayer and preparation. Many of us were brought up with the idea of abstinence and fasting, "giving something up" or perhaps adding a special task or discipline to our daily activities. But what happens after Easter -- do we go back to our old routines? What if we approach Lent with the purpose of growing our relationships, with God and each other? Our 2019 Lenten sermon series and "equipping Wednesdays" are designed to help you focus on ways to develop an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus. Let's GO DEEPER with Him and see where He takes us. April 28, 2019 FOR PEOPLE WHO DOUBT Deacon Nile Gomez May 5, 2019 FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE FAILED Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation May 12, 2019 FOR WOMEN Vivian Hayes Slideshow Presentation May 19, 2019 FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO SERVE Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation Special Testimony by Joan Cartledge May 26, 2019 FOR PEOPLE IN TRANSITION Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation June 2, 2019 FOR RELATIONSHIPS The Rev. David Martin Slideshow Presentation Please reload

Our Call to Reconciliation " We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God." (2 Corinthians 5:20) To be fully reconciled to God we must first be fully reconciled to each other. This sermon series looks to God’s Word for His wisdom and to His Holy Spirit for His counsel on those areas of life that so easily divide us. Our desire is to be effective ambassadors proclaiming the message of reconciliation, not only in the words we speak, but in the life we live individually and corporately. September 3, 2017 Introduction: What is the Purpose of a Memorial? Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation September 3, 2017 Where Do I Start? Pastor Jim Brown Slideshow Presentation September 10, 2017 Listen with Understanding Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation September 17, 2017 Battle Preparation for Reconciliation Dr. Marsha Staples Bulletin Insert September 24, 2017 God's Word on Politics Pastor Jim Brown Slideshow Presentation October 1, 2017 God's Word on Racism Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation Testimony from Tom Rohrer October 8, 2017 God's Word on Religion Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation October 15, 2017 Confronting Evil Pastor Jim Brown Slideshow Presentation October 22, 2017 Are You Pushing Back? Rev. Mark Cartledge Please reload

Who I Am in Christ I am a child of the living God and a joint-heir with Jesus Christ. I’m a new creation and part of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. My mind is being renewed by the Word of God. I pull down strongholds, I cast down imaginations, and I bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. If God is for me, who can be against me? Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. Nothing can separate me from the love of Christ. I’m the righteousness of God in Him. I know the Truth, the truth has set me free. I am free indeed. For this purpose the Son of God came into the world, to destroy the works of the devil. Satan is defeated. I will not believe his lies. He will not intimidate me. I will submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from me. No temptation will overtake me because God will not let me be tempted beyond my strength. He will always provide a way of escape that I may be able to endure. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I will stand firm clothed in the full armor of God. I will wear the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness and the shoes of peace. I will take up the shield of faith and the helmet of salvation. I will wield wisely the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. And I will pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers for all my fellow saints. Thanks be to God who gives me the victory through my Lord, Jesus Christ! I am secure because. . . I am free from condemnation. (Rom. 8:1-2) I am hidden with Christ in God. (Col. 3:3) I am a co-heir with Christ. (Rom. 8:17) I am at peace with God. (2 Cor. 5:18-19) I am chosen by God and loved. (Col. 3:12) I am righteous and holy in Christ. (Eph. 4:24) I am anointed by God. (2 Cor. 1:21-22) I am filled with the Holy Spirit. (2 Cor. 6:19) I am confident that God will complete His good work in me. (Phil. 1:6) I am accepted because. . . I am God’s child. (John 1:12) I am Christ’s friend. (John 15:15) I am born again in Christ. (1 John 5:18) I am part of Christ’s body. (1 Cor. 12:27) I am a saint. (Eph. 1:1) I am adopted as God’s child. (Eph. 1:5) I am complete in Christ. (Col. 2:10) I am a new creation. (2 Cor. 5:17) I am redeemed and forgiven. (Col. 1:14) I am a citizen of heaven. (Eph. 2:6) I am significant because. . . I am the salt of the earth. (Matt. 5:13) I am the light of the world. (Matt. 5:14) I am a branch of the true vine. (John 15:1,5) I am God’s workmanship. (Eph. 2:10) I am God’s co-worker. (2 Cor. 6:1) I am a witness for Christ. (Acts 1:8) I am one of God’s living stones. (1 Peter 2:5) I am an enemy of the devil. (1 Peter 5:8) I am victorious in Christ. (1 Cor. 15:57) PRINTABLE VERSION

Names of God PRINTABLE VERSION Names of God Our Father a forgiving God a Master in heaven a refuge for the poor a shelter from the storm an ever present help in trouble commander of the Lord's army eternal King Father to the fatherless God Most High God my stronghold God of glory God of hope God of truth God over the kingdoms of the earth God who gives endurance great and powerful God Holy Father I AM Judge of all the earth living and true God Lord God Almighty Lord my Banner. Lord of heaven and earth Lord our Maker Lord who makes you holy Maker of heaven and earth my Comforter in sorrow my helper my light my refuge in times of trouble my support our leader our refuge and strength Rock of our salvation the Eternal God the exalted God the glorious Father the God who sees me the living Father the one who sustains me the rock in whom I take refuge the true God a fortress of salvation a refuge for His people a sanctuary a source of strength architect and builder Creator of heaven and earth Father God God my Rock God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob God of gods God of love and peace God our Father God the Father God who gives encouragement great and mighty God Holy One I AM WHO I AM King of glory Lord Lord is Peace Lord my Rock Lord of kings Lord our shield Lord will Provide Most High my confidence my hiding place my mighty rock my song only wise God our Mighty One Righteous Father Shepherd the consuming fire the faithful God the Glory of Israel the great King above all gods the Majestic Glory the only God the spring of living water a glorious crown a refuge for the oppressed a shade from the heat a stronghold in times of trouble builder of everything defender of widows Father of compassion God Almighty God my Savior God of all comfort God of grace God of peace God our strength God who avenges me great and awesome God Helper of the fatherless Holy One among you Jealous King of heaven Lord Almighty Lord Most High Lord of all the earth Lord our God Lord who heals you Maker of all things my advocate my help my hope my refuge in the day of disaster my strong deliverer our dwelling place our Redeemer righteous judge Sovereign Lord the everlasting God the gardener (husbandman) the God who saves me the just and mighty One the Majesty in heaven the potter the strength of my heart Names of Jesus a banner for the peoples Anointed One author of their salvation bread of God chief cornerstone Christ of God crown of splendor first over all creation friend of tax collectors God's Son great Shepherd of the sheep head of the body, the church heir of all things Holy One of God born of salvation indescribable gift KING OF KINGS light for revelation to the Gentiles light of the world LORD OF LORDS Lord of the Sabbath Mediator of a new covenant Messiah my intercessor Physician Prince of princes refiner and purifier righteous man ruler of God's creation Shepherd and Overseer of your soul Son of the living God Teacher the Beginning and the End the First and the Last the Head the Living One the most holy the radiance of God's glory . the true light the way wisdom from God Word of God Alpha and Omega author and perfector of our faith blessed and only Ruler bread of life Chief Shepherd consolation of Israel Faithful and True friend of “sinners" God of all the earth great high priest he who searches hearts head of the church His one and only Son holy servant Jesus image of the invisible God Jesus King of the ages light of life Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Lord of peace man of sorrows merciful & faithful high priest morning star our Passover Lamb Prince and Savior Prince of the hosts resurrection and the life Righteous One ruler of the kings of the earth Son of Man Son of the Most High God the Amen the bright Morning Star the gate (door) the last Adam the living Stone the One and Only the rising of the sun, Dayspring the true vine the Word (Logos) witness to the peoples Word of life Ancient of Days author of life Branch of the Lord bridegroom chosen and precious cornerstone covenant for the people first to rise from the dead fragrant sacrifice to God God over all great light head of every man head over every authority Holy and Righteous One hope of Israel Immanuel (God with us) judge of the living and the dead Lamb of God light of men light of the mind Lord of the harvest Master messenger of the covenant my friend our peace Prince of Peace ransom for all men Righteous Judge Rock eternal (rock of ages) Savior of the world Son of the Blessed One sure foundation the atoning sacrifice for our sins the representation of his being the good shepherd the life the Lord our Righteousness the only God our Savior the stone the builders rejected the truth true bread from heaven Wonderful Counselor Names of The Holy Spirit a deposit (earnest) Holy One seal spirit of faith spirit of grace and supplication Spirit of Jesus Christ Spirit of life Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Spirit of wisdom and revelation the same gift another Counselor Holy Spirit Spirit of Christ spirit of fire Spirit of His Son spirit of judgment Spirit of our God Spirit of truth the gift Voice of the Almighty breath of the Almighty Holy Spirit of God Spirit of counsel and of power Spirit of glory Spirit of holiness spirit of justice Spirit of the Lord Spirit of understanding the promised Holy Spirit Voice of the Lord